US MARINE CORPS - 6th MARINE REGIMENT Challenge Coin USMC

US MARINE CORPS - 6th MARINE REGIMENT Challenge Coin USMC

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US MARINE CORPS - 6th MARINE REGIMENT Challenge Coin USMC

US MARINE CORPS - 6th MARINE REGIMENT Challenge Coin USMC

$28.90
Sale price  $28.90 Regular price  $0.00
US MARINE CORPS - 6th MARINE REGIMENT Challenge Coin

This is a great looking 6th Marine Regiment challenge coin. Coin is about 1 9/16" in diameter. This coin has a 6th Marine Regiment insignia on front in raised lettering and the Marine Corps logo on the reverse. Coin is contained in an acrylic air tight holder.

The 6th Marine Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The regiment falls under the command of the 2nd Marine Division of the Marine Expeditionary Force. The 6th Marines combat history dates back to World War I when they were part of the American Expeditionary Force. They fought in the Pacific Theater in World War II most notably at the battles of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. More recently, the regiment has seen combat during the Gulf War and in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Active

1917 – 19, 1921 – 25, 1927 – 29, 1934 – 47, 1947 – 49, 1949 – present

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