Officially Licensed USMC 2nd Bn 8th Marines America's Battalion Patch Backing:With hook and loop The unit that didn't paint

The unit that didn't paint the standard red cross — because they wanted to stand out in their own way

covering the vast and rugged terrain of far West Texas and southern New Mexico

or meritorious achievement in a combat or non-combat situation

The 5" format and original design make this a premier collector's piece for Wolfpack veterans and Marine heavy helicopter history enthusiasts

Officially Licensed USMC 2nd Bn 8th Marines America's Battalion Patch Backing:With hook and loop The unit that didn't paintUSMC 2nd Bn 8th Marines America's Battalion Patch Embroidered Patch America's Battalion 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines When a battalion earns the title "America's Battalion," it's not self appointed it's written in the blood of every theater the 8th Marines have fought in. 2 8 carries one of the most storied histories in the 2nd Marine Division, from the beaches of Tarawa to the streets of Grenada and beyond. 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines is based at Camp