Original World War Two US Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division Guadalcanal Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Patch.
Features a coiled snake forming the number "2" with the word "Guadalcanal" written on its body, set against a blue background with five white stars, This particular design was worn by veterans of the Guadalcanal campaign, which took place from 1942-1943. It is an unauthorized variation, as the official patch was spearhead-shaped.