Original USGI USMC Sergent Major Of The Marine Corps Dress Blue Patch

Description: Up for grabs is a single original United States Government Issued United States Marine Corps "Sergent Major Of The Marine Corps" (SMMC) Dress Blue uniform patch. While the SMMC still has a pay grade of E-9, they are unique in that there is only ever one to hold the rank at any given time. They are selected by the Commandant of the USMC, and hold a term of four years. History of the rank as per: https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/smmc/History/ "The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is selected by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to serve as his advisor and as the preeminent and highest ranking enlisted Marine with a protocol equivalency of a three-star general officer. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps typically serves a four-year term, though his service is at the discretion of the Commandant of the Marine Corps. 'Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps' is the full wording of the rank, but the verbal address is Sergeant Major. ---------- Although not officially considered a Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Archibald Sommers was appointed to the grade of Sergeant Major on January 1, 1801. It was a solitary post, similar to the modern billet of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. In 1833, an act of legislation made the rank of sergeant major permanent for the Marine Corps. By 1899, five Marines held the rank of sergeant major. The rank was abolished in 1946 and re-introduced in 1954 as part of the Marine Corps rank structure. The post of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was established in 1957 as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. It was the first such post in any of the five branches of the United States Armed Forces. The first official Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick. In 1970, the distinctive rank insignia of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was authorized. It features the Eagle, Globe and Anchor flanked by two five-point stars, as opposed to the standard Sergeant Major rank insignia, which has a single five-point star in the center." This patch appears to be in unissued new condition. I cannot say for certain as to its age, but I am inclined to believe it is a relatively modern patch. Item shipped with USPS First Class mail. This item is kept in a smoke free home. This item is being sold as is - what you see is what you will receive. Please note colors may differ from pictures as lighting conditions may vary depending on whether or not flash was used. Additionally, any display items such as hangers, mannequin bodies, and foam heads, or background items such as camouflage fabric, poncho liners, parachute material, or any other backdrop items are for display purposes only and are not part of this sale. Please check above in the description for all items that are part of this sale. Please feel free to utilize the contact feature to message me if you have any general questions, or require additional photos and measurements. I would greatly appreciate payment within 48 hours of a bid ending or purchase. Please contact me if you have an issue, or are otherwise unable to pay immediately and require more time; I will be glad to work with you. However, if I don't receive payment, payment arrangements, or otherwise don't hear from you within 7 days, I will cancel your order, relist the item and block you from making future purchases from me. Please don't make me do this. Please let me know if you intend to purchase multiple items from me, and will likely want combined shipping so I can send you an updated invoice. Happy bidding! A note to potential international buyers: please ensure any items you wish to purchase do not violate ITAR or U.S. export or customs laws. You may wish to also verify the item is legal to purchase or import into your country before placing your order. If it is not legal to ship it to you, I will not ship it to you. No exceptions.

Price: 17.99 USD

Location: Rochester, New Hampshire

End Time: 2024-09-01T20:31:18.000Z

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