WW2 Original USMC Four-in-Hand Khaki Service Uniform Necktie
from USMC 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Soldier
As worn by US Marines with their service "A"/"B" and blue dress "C" uniforms.
In the fall of 1942, the 2/6 sailed to New Zealand for combat training before being sent to help the US Navy successfully secure the island from Japanese forces. They would go on to help take Tarawa and Saipan before the war would end with Japan's surrender. The 2/6 then went on to Nagasaki to take part in the Occupation of Japan through to July 1946. The story of the 2/6 during WW2 was immortalized less than a decade later with the release of author Leon Uris' classic novel "Battle Cry" in 1955.
Belonged to Private First Class J.S. Gabbert, an expert marksman and member of the legendary American Expeditionary Force 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines** who landed at Guadalcanal on January 1st, New Years Day,1943.
A recipient of the Presidential Unit Citation Medal and Purple Heart for his service in WW2. Acquired from family estate sale with same soldier's other uniform items and accessories, all in great condition.
CONDITION : One of 3 available ties in my shop, they are all in excellent structural condition; though some stains appear in small area as shown in photos.
LENGTH: 48" (end to end)
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