1898-1904 USMC Gunnery Sergeant’s Chevron – School of Application. – SOLD

1898-1904 USMC Gunnery Sergeant’s Chevron. Worn on the white uniform issued to personnel in the tropical climate areas.  A short lived pattern with was used only for a 6 year period.  Made of white duck canvas, with a finely embroidered gunnery sergeant’s insignia of an eagle on globe with crossed rifle, cannon barrel and anchor at lower center. This insignia was called the “Device of the School of Application.”  It was the first insignia used for the USMC gunnery sergeant rank.  Gunnery sergeants were tasked with marksmanship, ordnance and the practical tactical instruction related to those duties.

A very scarce Marine Corps chevron in excellent un-issued condition.