DETAILS, FICTION AND 3RD BATTALION 2ND MARINES

A black shield with 1 5-pointed star and an Indian head with comprehensive war bonnet were selected. It is claimed the black was for mourning and regard for their casualties, the shield for defense, and the star for the Second Division Commander, Brigadier Basic John A. Lejeune, plus the Indian for General Lejeune's nickname "Aged Indian." Another