Officially Licensed USMC A Co 4th Tank Battalion Subdued Patch — Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion Embroidered Patch
Reserve tankers — always ready to roll.
Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion was a United States Marine Corps Reserve armored unit that carried on the proud tradition of Marine tank warfare. The 4th Tank Battalion was the Marine Corps Reserve's only tank battalion, with companies spread across the United States to maintain a cadre of trained tank crews ready to augment the active-duty Marine divisions in time of war. This subdued patch represents A Company's contribution to that critical reserve force.
The 4th Tank Battalion's legacy traces back through decades of Marine armored warfare, from the M48 Patton through the M60A1 to the M1A1 Abrams main battle tank. Reserve tank crews maintained their combat proficiency through annual training exercises, drilling weekends, and deployments alongside active-duty units. Alpha Company Marines balanced civilian careers with the demanding requirements of maintaining proficiency in the most powerful ground combat system in the Marine Corps arsenal. When the 4th Tank Battalion was deactivated as part of the Marine Corps' force restructuring and divestiture of tank units, it marked the end of an era for Marine armored warfare.
This subdued patch preserves the memory of the citizen-Marines who stood ready to bring heavy armor to the fight.
Perfect For: 4th Tank Battalion veterans, Alpha Company alumni, Marine Corps Reserve tankers, and USMC armored warfare collectors.
Reserve iron — Alpha Company, 4th Tanks.
