US Marine Corps WWII Patches-1st Marine Brigade
Auction: Military | April 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Grouping of patches related to the World War II service of the 1st Marine Brigade in Iceland. Grouping includes; 1.) Printed felt with polar bear and "1st Marine Brigade, Iceland July 1941-March 1942. Felt measures 3" x 5.5". 2.) Embroidered polar bear measuring 3.5" x 3.5". 3.) Pair of attached embroidered polar bears measuring 3.5" x 7.5". 4.) Metal polar bear on cloth measuring 3.5" x 4". 5.) Six patches showing the polar bear insignia of the British 49th (West Riding) Division. 6.) Group of 15 additional post WWII patches related to the USMC in Iceland. 7.) Metal plaque titled "First U.S. Marine Brigade Iceland 1941.