WWII US Marine Corps Artillery Patch -
This is a US Marine Corps, World War Two Artillery patch. Cotton construction. Full color.
The design consists of a blue Howitzer pointing to the left, with a large number 51 in
white thread in the backgraound. The letters USMC are written just below the cannon. The
background is red.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US cloth insignia. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII patch worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the patches
is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This US patch is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this cloth insignia.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII cloth insignia, you can do so by
going to our WWII US Patches
identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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