Original U.S. WWI Marine Corps 2nd Infantry Division 1st Signal Battalion English Made Uniform Insignia Patch colts serial number 122784 indicates that

serial number 122784 indicates that it was manufactured in 1883

The rifle has arsenal proofs on most parts

Since this item was recovered from a crash site

Third Army under General Patton

Original U.S. WWI Marine Corps 2nd Infantry Division 1st Signal Battalion English Made Uniform Insignia Patch colts serial number 122784 indicates thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. Almost 100 years after its inception, the 2nd Divisions distinctive star and Indian head insignia is perhaps the most sought after of all of the shoulder patches used by the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). There are a number of reasons for this One being the 2nd Divisions unmatched fighting record during the Great War. Another is that it was the only AEF division to be composed of Army, Navy and Marine Corps