Okay heres a hint. The items were uniform items that were specific to the USMC and distinguished them from the US Army. One at the Top the other at the bottom. Many commands later had the Marines remove them because they were distinguishing. One of the items gave the Marines a nickname used by the NK forces.

I knew it was too easy. The yellow kaki gaiters. The Army didn't wear them making the Corps stick out. There's a great quote that goes along with it. And I'll take a shot at the other. The EGA and USMC stenciled onto the left breast pocket.

Yep the Canvas Leggings which were kakhi but had a yellowish tinge after being washed a few times. The nickname the the NK Forces gave the USMC 1st Brigade in the Pusan Permetier was " Yellow Leg Devils" and "Crazy Yellow Legs"

Not the EGA. Remember one uniform item was at the bottom (leggings) the other at the Top.

Their cover. Or the WWII camo covered helmits?

Correct.


What unit in the 1st Marine Division during WWII was refered to as 'The men in Burlap Hats"? make it 75

the 511th Airborne

Originally Posted by fronzz

the 511th Airborne

1st Marine Division.


The unit landed at Tulagi during the Guadalcanal Campaign. Anybody?

2nd Raiders

Originally Posted by Jäger

2nd Raiders

NOPE

1st Marine Raider Battalion