This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972)Large wooden plaque with metal insert. Red, yellow, black and white background with No. 3 and Sword.CHARGING CHARLIE/ THIRD MARINES/ 3/ FORTES FORTUNA JUVAT/ 1st BATTALION 3RD MARINES. BILL WEBER ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE OUR GRATEFUL APPRECIATION.charging charlie, 1st battalion 3rd marines, fortes fortuna juvat, bill weber

The word Gibraltar refers to the Great Siege of Gibraltar by French and Spanish forces, from 1779 to 1783, in support of the American Revolution. It was awarded in 1827 by George IV as a special distinction for the services of four of the old Army Marine regiments (Queen's Own Marines, 1st Marines, 2nd Marines, 3rd Marines) in holding that fortress against determined assaults, despite extreme privation. There are no other battle honours displayed on the colours of the four battalion-sized units of the current Corps. The Latin motto "Per Mare Per Terram" translates into English as "By Sea By Land" describing how the Royal Marines both attack and defend. The fouled anchor, incorporated into the emblem in 1747, is the badge of the Lord High Admiral and shows that the Corps is part of the Naval Service. Per Mare Per Terram ("By Sea By Land"), the motto of the Marines, is believed to have been used for the first time in 1775.Wooden Plaque Royal Marine Commando Gibraltar Royal Marine Commando Gibraltar