Description: '90 OPERATION DESERT STORM TAN iron-on PATCH: 1st Marine Division Camp PendletonThis is an Original '90 OPERATION DESERT STORM TAN iron-on PATCH: 1st Marine Division Camp Pendleton. You will receive the item as shown in the first photo (None IR). This item is a special order from the desert Storm straight from the Sand Box by an Army unit. It was for the honor of wearing this approved patch because of the support effort done by the unit. Army combat patch, officially known as the "shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service" (SSI–FWTS ). The Army has specific guidelines on when and how to wear the insignia, but the rules are revised to reflect the fact that soldiers were deployed at smaller echelon levels. This Army unit deployed to the CENTCOM area in support of OIF, served with the 1st Marine Division in mid-March 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom were authorized to wear the 1st Marine Division insignia. BasePX-PatchBug received the special order from this unit and made a batch of the SSI. What is listed here are a few overruns from 18 years ago. The 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV) is a Marine infantry division of the United States Marine Corps headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. It is the ground combat element of the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF). It is the oldest and largest active duty division in the United States Marine Corps, representing a combat-ready force of more than 19,000 men and women. It is one of three active duty divisions in the Marine Corps today and is a multi-role, expeditionary ground combat force. It is nicknamed "The Old Breed". The division is employed as the ground combat element (GCE) of the I Marine Expeditionary Force or may provide task-organized forces for assault operations and such operations as may be directed. The 1st Marine Division must be able to provide the ground amphibious forcible entry capability to the naval expeditionary force (NEF) and to conduct subsequent land operations in any operational environment.[2] In 1990, the 1st Marine Division formed the nucleus of the massive force sent to the Middle East in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. During Operation Desert Shield, the division supported I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) in the defense of Saudi Arabia from the Iraqi threat. In 1991, the division went on the offensive as part of U.S. Marine Forces Central Command (MARCENT)[55]with the rest of Coalition Forces in Operation Desert Storm. The 1st Marine Division destroyed around 60 Iraqi tanks near the Burgan oil field without suffering any losses.[56] 1st Marine Division Task Force Ripper (RCT-7) M60A1 RISE Passive Patton tanks destroyed about 100 Iraqi tanks and armored personnel carriers, including about 50 top-of-the-line Soviet T-72 tanks.[57] These efforts were instrumental in the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi forces.Here is a direct quote from an US Army Platoon Leader: "...Basically, the US Army 1st Corps Support Command ( 1st COSCOM ) and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Division ( 1st MED ) got together and the Army let the MC borrow a platoon of Army HETS (Heavy Equipment Transport Systems) to help place their combat power in the right location. My company is a HET company and is rotating a platoon of HETS out to the MC over the course of a certain period of time. That is why I got to take my platoon away from my company element and work with the MC for a little while..."You will receive the item as shown in the first photo. Other items in other pictures are available from my eBay Store. They will make a great addition to your SSI Shoulder Sleeve Insignia collection. You find only US Made items here, with the same LIFETIME warranty. **eBay REQUIRES ORDER BE SENT WITH TRACKING, PLEASE SELECT USPS 1ST CLASS SERVICE w/TRACKING** **eBay REQUIRES ORDER BE SENT WITH TRACKING, PLEASE SELECT USPS 1ST CLASS SERVICE w/TRACKING** We'll cover your purchase price plus shipping. FREE 30-day No-Question returnALL US-MADE PATCHES HAVE LIFETIME WARRANTYWe do not compete price with cheap import copies.Watch out for cheap import copies with cut-throat price; We beat cheap copies with Original design, US-Made Quality and customer services.Once a customer, a LIFETIME of services
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Kabul Country Club ⭐closed⭐
End Time: 2024-04-25T20:49:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Conflict: Desert Storm (1990-91)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States