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Vintage USMC 5th Division Shield Pin for Hat or Lapel, 1"H x 7/8"W
Vintage USMC 5th Division Shield Pin for Hat or Lapel, 1"H x 7/8"W
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Vintage USMC 5th Division Shield Pin for Hat or Lapel, 1"H x 7/8"W
The 5th Marine Division is a distinguished unit of the United States Marine Corps with a rich history.
Here are some key details:
Formation: Activated on November 11, 1943, at Camp Pendleton, California.
World War II: The division saw its first combat action during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, where it sustained the highest number of casualties among the three Marine divisions of the V Amphibious Corps.
Vietnam War: Reactivated on March 1, 1966, the division was involved in the Battle of Khe Sanh and other operations during the Vietnam War.
Nickname: "The Spearhead" or "Fighting Fifth".
Mascot: A lion named "Roscoe".
Deactivation: The division was deactivated on February 5, 1946, after World War II, and again on November 26, 1969, after the Vietnam War.
The 5th Marine Division has a legacy of bravery and sacrifice, playing a crucial role in significant battles during both World War II and the Vietnam War.
The 5th Marine Division is a distinguished unit of the United States Marine Corps with a rich history.
Here are some key details:
Formation: Activated on November 11, 1943, at Camp Pendleton, California.
World War II: The division saw its first combat action during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, where it sustained the highest number of casualties among the three Marine divisions of the V Amphibious Corps.
Vietnam War: Reactivated on March 1, 1966, the division was involved in the Battle of Khe Sanh and other operations during the Vietnam War.
Nickname: "The Spearhead" or "Fighting Fifth".
Mascot: A lion named "Roscoe".
Deactivation: The division was deactivated on February 5, 1946, after World War II, and again on November 26, 1969, after the Vietnam War.
The 5th Marine Division has a legacy of bravery and sacrifice, playing a crucial role in significant battles during both World War II and the Vietnam War.
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