Original U.S. WWII USMC Raider Australian-Made Bevo-Woven Square Shoulder Patch German Badges & Signs strengthened and modern air doctrines

strengthened and modern air doctrines were introduced

and the Krimschild (Crimea Shield)

and the metalwork now shows a mottled stained patina overall

The helmet has a decal on the front identifying it as being worn by a Civil Defense Police Officer during WWII and probably the years after leading up to the Korean War

The barrel was converted using the somewhat primitive "cone in barrel" method

Original U.S. WWII USMC Raider Australian-Made Bevo-Woven Square Shoulder Patch German Badges & Signs strengthened and modern air doctrinesOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce Australian Made Marine Raider patch made in the well known Bevo Weave style. The "Raiders" formed an elite corps that participated in amphibious warfare starting in World War II. The patch is blue with a 'Smiling Skull' in the center of a red diamond surrounded by five stars. This style is associated with Australian makers. It measures 2 x 2 and is Bevo Woven, with just some light fraying