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| World War II, Major Unit Patches
The use of shoulder patches by the Corps during W.W.
II began with Letter of Instruction # 372 published 15 March 1943. Authorized
were patches for the Divisions, Wings, and several other units. On 27 October
1943 several other units were authorized shoulder patches, and the regulations
for wear were published. The wear of unit patches by Marines was discontinued
by Letter of Instruction, 1499, with an effective date of 1 Jan, 1948. Patches
were embroidered on twill, felt, full embroidery and woven silk. The following
2 patches are not listed but will be in the future upon aquisition. 4th Base
Defense Air Wing, and the 1st MAC Artillery Patches.
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