Price discounted 10% - was $31.95. 

Bradford Exchange: USMC/Marine Corps World War II ~ Bougainville ~ 3rd Issue – is a wonderful and attractive commemorative for Marines of all ages. Marine Corps history of wars and campaigns is a part of every Marines essential subjects.

This Bougainville Campaign commemorative was sold by Bradford Exchange for introductory price of $39.95.

This Marine Corps commemorative is an attractive collectible ready for display in your home or office setting. It is a terrific present for graduations, birthdays, retirements and special occasions, especially those who are graduating from the Naval Academy, Officer Candidate School, the Basic School, Staff and NCO Academies and Marine Corps boot camp. The dimensions of this item are 7 1/4 inches long (base), 3 1/8 inches wide (base) and 8 1/4 inches high. The upright background is 6 1/4 inches wide.   All dimensions are very close to actual.

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 Marine Corps History:  The Bougainville Campaign (Operation Cherry Blossom) was fought by the Allies in the South Pacific during World War II to regain control of the island of Bougainville from Japanese forces who had occupied it in 1942. During their occupation, the Japanese constructed Naval aircraft bases in the north, east, and south of the island; but none in the west. These bases helped protect Rabaul, the major Japanese garrison and Naval base in New Guinea, while allowing continued expansion to the south-east, down the Solomon Islands chain, to Guadalcanal.

Since 1775, American men and women have given special meaning to the title, "United States Marine."  Marines live by a set of enduring core values forming the bedrock of their character.  Core values promote the "moral compass," and give Marines strength and regulate their behavior; they bond the Marine Corps into a total force that can meet any challenge.