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Gung Ho Patch — Military Morale Embroidered Patch
Gung Ho — the spirit that wins wars.
"Gung Ho" is one of the most iconic phrases in American military culture, adopted from the Chinese 工合 (gōnghé), meaning "work together." The phrase was popularized by Marine Lieutenant Colonel Evans Carlson, who observed Chinese cooperative principles during his time as an observer with Communist Chinese forces in the 1930s. Carlson adopted "Gung Ho" as the motto of the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion during World War II, and the phrase quickly spread throughout the Marine Corps and the broader American military.
Over the decades, "Gung Ho" has evolved from its cooperative origins to become synonymous with enthusiasm, aggressive spirit, and whole-hearted dedication to the mission. A "gung ho" Marine or service member is someone who throws themselves into every task with maximum effort and infectious energy. The phrase represents the warrior spirit at its most pure — the belief that no obstacle is too great, no mission too difficult, and no challenge too daunting when approached with total commitment. This morale patch captures that spirit in a simple, powerful design.
This patch embodies the warrior spirit of American military culture.
Perfect For: Marines, military enthusiasts, morale patch collectors, and anyone who lives with gung ho spirit.
Gung Ho — work together, fight together, win together.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
