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USMC 1st MARDIV Vietnam Patch — Embroidered Patch
The Old Breed Returns to War
The 1st Marine Division didn't just serve in Vietnam — it fought some of the most grueling campaigns of the entire war. This patch represents the Marines who carried the Old Breed's legacy into the jungles, rice paddies, and hostile villages of South Vietnam, enduring years of intense combat that tested every ounce of Marine Corps resolve.
Deploying to Vietnam in 1966, the 1st Marine Division operated primarily in the I Corps tactical zone around Da Nang and the An Hoa Basin. The division conducted dozens of named operations — Starlite, Allen Brook, Mameluke Thrust, Meade River, Oklahoma Hills, and Pipestone Canyon among them — fighting a determined enemy in some of the most unforgiving terrain on earth. The division's 7th Marine Regiment participated in Operation Starlite in August 1965, the first major American engagement against the Viet Cong. By the time the division departed Vietnam in 1971, 7,012 Marines had been killed in action. The 1st Marine Division was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation and a second from President Nixon upon its return to Camp Pendleton.
Perfect For:
Vietnam veterans who served with 1st MARDIV, families of Marines who fought in I Corps, military historians, Vietnam-era patch collectors, and anyone who honors the sacrifice of the Marines who served in America's longest 20th-century war.
Seven thousand brothers paid the price — their legacy endures.
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.
