Original USMC WWII 1st Marine Division Guadalcanal Australian Made Ike Jacket- Dated 1942 Vickers MMG with battalions numbered in sequence

with battalions numbered in sequence after the militia

This fine early example was produced by a very rare maker: Gottlieb Hammesfahr & Co

and Beaufighter

The bore however looks to not have been cleaned properly after last use

Original USMC WWII 1st Marine Division Guadalcanal Australian Made Ike Jacket- Dated 1942 Vickers MMG with battalions numbered in sequenceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is wonderful condition Ike jacket with 1942 Made in Australia tag. It is she 40R. Left shoulder bears an original 1st Marine Division Guadalcanal shoulder patch with wonderful cross hatch stitching. The 1st Division shoulder patch originally was authorized for wear by members of units who were organic or attached to the division in its four landings in the Pacific War. It was the first unit patch to be