USMC 8-Year Service Stripes Hashmarks Green on Red Sew-On Pair 4.25 x 1.13

This is a pair of Novelty United States Marine Corps (USMC) enlisted service stripes, commonly referred to as hashmarks. Each individual diagonal stripe represents four cumulative years of honorable service in any of the U.S. Armed Forces, with this two-stripe set signifying a total of 8 years of service. These patches are rendered in green embroidery on a scarlet red background, the official color combination authorized for wear on the sleeves of the Marine Corps Service "A" (Alpha) green uniform coat.
When it comes to USMC service hashmarks, the ONLY reliable reference is the official Marine Corps uniform specification:
Male USMC Service Hashmark Dimensions
- Length: approx. 4‑1/4"
- Height: approx. 1‑1/8"
Classification: Novelty collectible; not official issue. Intended for Display, collection, costume, restoration. Sourced from an Army Navy Surplus Store.