Officially Licensed USMC 5th Battalion 11th Marines Commemorative Patch Honoring St. Barbara

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Officially Licensed USMC 5th Bn 11th Marines Spirit of St Barbara Patch — Patron Saint of Artillerymen

Saint Barbara watches over every Marine artilleryman — and 5/11 wears her spirit with pride.

5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment honors the ancient tradition of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen, with this Spirit of St. Barbara embroidered patch. The legend of Saint Barbara has been intertwined with artillery for centuries — she is said to have been struck by lightning upon her martyrdom, linking her to thunder and the roar of cannons. Marine artillerymen celebrate the Order of Saint Barbara to recognize exceptional service to the field artillery community. 5/11 serves as part of the 11th Marine Regiment, providing artillery fires in support of 1st Marine Division operations.

Perfect For: 5/11 Marines, Order of Saint Barbara recipients, Marine artillery traditionalists, 11th Marine Regiment personnel, and USMC heritage patch collectors.

Spirit of St. Barbara — thunder, cannons, and Marine pride.

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