U.S. Marines Logo Messenger Bag

Military or civilian, athlete, weekend adventurer, or bookworm will find this U.S. Marines Logo Messenger Bag with its low-tech style, multi-compartment utility and eco-friendly construction their next must-have. Embossed with the Eagle Globe and Anchor emblem of the U.S. Marine Corps, this simple salute to the amphibious Leathernecks who are the first to fight compactly totes electronic tablets or readers, periodicals or books, bagged lunches, a sweater or light jacket—even unclassified paperwork, if necessary—in its one large compartment and two under-flap pockets. Snap-close satchel with strap adjustable to 45.5"l. 100% cotton canvas. Made in the USA.  14"l. x 16.5"w.

Museum Provenance

Throughout the history of the United States, there have been armed forces which supported our country in times of peace and of war. In the colonial era, 1607-1775, a militia was formed to protect the settlers who had come to America. The Continental Army and Navy, both established in 1775, were integral aspects of America’s defense. With the increased complexities of fighting wars, the services in the U.S. divided into more branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and other uniformed services. Each service has its own emblem. Military uniforms, badges and insignia can be found in the collections of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of American History.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.