USMC Helicopter Squadrons
$12.00
Only 23 items left in stock
Bulk Patch Pricing
Embroidered
Minimum order: 25
25-49: $6.00 each
50-99: $5.00 each
100-199: $4.00 each
200-299: $3.00 each
300+: $2.50 each
Applicable tax calculated at checkout. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Officially Licensed USMC 3/2 Marines Patch - 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (3/2) Betio Bastards Officially Licensed USMC Embroidered Patch.
We quell the storm, and ride the thunder — the Betio Bastards carry one of the most battle-tested names in Marine Corps infantry history.
3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines is a light infantry battalion assigned to the 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The battalion earned its nickname, the Betio Bastards, at the Battle of Tarawa in November 1943, when Marines of 3/2 stormed Red Beach 1 on Betio Island under withering Japanese fire. An unexpected low tide grounded landing craft on the reef, forcing Marines to wade hundreds of yards through chest-deep water into machine gun fire — a moment that defined the battalion's identity for generations. After Tarawa, 3/2 fought at Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa before the end of World War II. In the modern era, the battalion deployed as part of Task Force Tarawa during Operation Iraqi Freedom, fought in the Battle of Nasiriyah, and later conducted combat operations in Al Anbar Province including Operations Matador and Spear along the Euphrates River Valley. The battalion also served in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief operations in Haiti. This officially licensed embroidered patch captures that full weight of service and sacrifice in a durable, display-ready format suited for shadow boxes, gear, jackets, and unit-history collections.
Perfect For: 3/2 Marines veterans, Betio Bastards alumni, 2nd Marine Division collectors, 2nd Marine Regiment infantry personnel, Camp Lejeune Marines, Task Force Tarawa historians, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans, family members honoring a Marine's service, shadow box builders, and serious USMC patch collectors seeking officially licensed battalion insignia with verified combat lineage.
Betio Bastards heritage, stitched in thread and carried forward with every generation of 3/2 Marines.
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.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
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.
