Bring thisn up as i missed before, the Gator Navy refers to all of the Amphibious forces, not just LST's in TF117  At least in the 80's it did.

Amazing, that would be the jewel in any WWII G.I collection. I came across that same LIFE magazine which brought me here.

Usually, these LOM's are named.  Either he was given the wrong medal or this one was added to the group.  It is a nice period piece nonetheless.   -Ski

My Grandparents, who were all born between 1895 and 1912 had "Duke" Ellington 78RPM records in the 1930s-1940s.

Well then, that's pretty amazing to be certain. Thank you,    Scott

Was at a antique store today and saw a pair of these pouches for $25 each and was wondering if I should have gotten them.  I hate when I see things like this that I don't know what a fair price would be cause I don't want to over pay but I don't want to not get it and find out later that it was worth way more.  Also the only ones i saw online were $30 and $50.

Hello eaglerunner. yes it is   - Jake

It's for the navy as a whole. For many decades the Marines wore the EGA on the pocket of utilities/BDUs, and this was the navy's equivalent, and sort of a "brand logo" when the services were trying to differentiate themselves with different camo patterns. It comes from the Navy Department seal and is sometimes abbreviated "ACE": anchor, Constitution, eagle.

Absolutely 100%.