Officially Licensed USMC 3rd Bn 5th Marines Darkhorse Subdued (11th MEU) Patch — 3rd Battalion 5th Marines Darkhorse Subdued 11th MEU Embroidered Patch
Darkhorse subdued — 3rd Battalion 5th Marines in low-visibility format from their 11th MEU deployment, the legendary infantry battalion that earned its reputation in blood.
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines (3/5), known as "Darkhorse," is one of the most decorated infantry battalions in the United States Marine Corps. Based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, 3/5 is assigned to the 1st Marine Division and has deployed as the Ground Combat Element (GCE) for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. This subdued patch presents Darkhorse's identity in a tactical, low-visibility format appropriate for operational wear.
The "Darkhorse" callsign became synonymous with extraordinary sacrifice during the battalion's deployment to Sangin, Afghanistan, in 2010-2011, one of the deadliest deployments for any Marine unit during the war in Afghanistan. 3/5 suffered significant casualties while conducting intense combat operations in Helmand Province's most contested district. The battalion's Marines fought with incredible courage and tenacity, upholding the legacy of the 5th Marine Regiment — one of the most decorated regiments in the Marine Corps, with battle honors from Belleau Wood in World War I through Vietnam and beyond.
The 11th MEU deployment represents 3/5's continued service as a forward-deployed force, ready to respond to crises from the sea.
Perfect For: 3/5 Darkhorse Marines and veterans, 11th MEU personnel, 5th Marines regimental community, 1st Marine Division infantry, and Marine infantry deployment patch collectors.
3/5 Darkhorse — subdued but never silent — the Darkhorse legacy rides on through every deployment.
