USMC Marine US Vietnam 3RD MARDIV PRINTED " MUSCLE " SWEATSHIRT Vtg RARE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:131078 |
Elements of the 3rd Marine Division were the first US Marines to land in Vietnam in March 1965, tasked with protecting Da Nang Air Base from VC sapper attacks. By the end of the year, all three regiments of the "Calthrop" division were in-country, and their role was soon expanded to "search and destroy" missions along the southern half of the DMZ in the effort to halt NVA entry into Quang Tri Province. Some Leathernecks of the "Fighting Third" wore OD sweatshirts with "3RD MARINE D...IV." printed in an arc across the chest, right above "VIETNAM". This USMC Marine US Vietnam 3RD MARDIV PRINTED "MUSCLE" SWEATSHIRT is in good condition, with the sleeves having been removed at some point in the past, a small seam tear in the front right neck, 6 scattered small holes around the lower front, three illegible letters hand marked in black at the interior back collar, the letter/number combination "B2" hand marked in black at the interior back waistband, and with some overall fading and age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the sweatshirt is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough OD 100% cotton construction. Most interestingly, it bears the classic design of "3RD MARINE DIV." printed in an arc across the chest, right above "VIETNAM", sports a ribbed crew neck and waistband, and measures to about a Size 38 chest. It's unmarked as to its maker, and is a fine example of a very rare, original USMC Marine US Vietnam 3RD MARDIV PRINTED "MUSCLE" SWEATSHIRT. We have shown a photo of a US Navy corpsman attached to the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam wearing a nearly identical sweatshirt. Now celebrating our 20th year on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and sporting classics, including a US Air Force USAF Vietnam MWC PILOT GG-W-113 QUARTZ WRIST WATCH in MINT, unworn, new in the box condition, sporting a crisp 12/24 hour (outer/inner) black dial, and featuring the classic sweeping seconds hand with hacking function.Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make every transaction an exceptional one, and your complete satisfaction is our utmost concern. If for any reason you cannot leave fully positive feedback, contact us first and we will make it right.
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