6th Marines patch question

[Marc Garlasco]

Any thoughts on what the eagle is?

thanks!

[usmc1981]

Beautiful patch 

[warguy]

Marc, I have no idea on the eagle and have never seen that associated with WWI Marines. That sure is a beautiful and original  WWI patch through. You might try looking at some fraternal organizations, might be a possibility this vet was involved in one of those post war. Good luck. 

[MAW]

Agree with the above - excellent original patch.  No idea about that add-on eagle.

 

Fraternal is a good guess.

[KurtA]

With the downward swept wings, it closely resembles some older French imperial eagle designs.  Perhaps it's something he acquired over there and, at some point, pinned it to his patch? 

Any hallmarks on the reverse?  If so, could provide a clue as to country of origin.  

[Marc Garlasco]

Sadly nothing on reverse. Thanks all!