Name: Marine Corps Lapel Pin 8th Marine Regiment MORE THAN DUTY USMC
SKU: 1226
Availability: InStock

Description

Marine Corps Lapel Pin 8th Marine Regiment MORE THAN DUTY USMC

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United States Marine Corps

Lapel Pin

8th Marine Regiment

“MORE THAN DUTY”

Condition: New

Size: 1″

Note: Pin is represented in the first photo

The 8th Marine Regiment was formed on 9 October, 1917, at Quantico, Virginia during the build up for World War I. While training for war, the command was transferred to Fort Crockett, Texas to guard the nearby Mexican oil fields. The Regiment was joined there by the 9th Marines to form the 3d Marine Brigade; the first Advance Base Force of World War I. As such, the Marines were held in reserve to establish and defend naval bases in the Atlantic or the West Indies, if required. The 8th Marines was deactivated at Philadelphia Navy Yard in 1919.

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Former President Ronald Reagan

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