Request Help With Identification of Shovel Cover

[hftiii]

Hello,

I'm hoping that someone can identify the meaning of the letters and number on this cover, and whether it may be U.S. army or marines. I would appreciate any comments or ideas. Thanks.

Tom

[Ubique]

Naval Beach Group?

Oz.

[earlymb]

Looks like a nice USMC depot-made cover.

[hftiii]

Thanks for your comments guys. I'll have to research this item somw more to try to pin it down.

Tom