Item # 10
Title:  1930's PHOTO OF A CHINA MARINE WITH UNIQUE 37MM ANTI-TANK/PERSONNEL GUN CART
Description: A great photo of a rare piece of USMC hardware, I have never seen a 37mm gun mounted in this configuration.  Cart appears to be that of the M1917, but instead of a machinegun, a 37mm is attached.  I think these were envisioned to be used with anti-personnel (flechette type) rounds. 
Size: 5-7/8" x 3-3/4"
Year: 1930's
Price: $30

Item # 14
Title:  USMC 1939 PHOTO OF CHINA MARINE TIENTSIN DETACHMENT COMPANY "C" COMMANDER IN FUR HAT AND EGA DIAMOND
Description: A great original China Marine photo (Type 1), and identified as Captain William A Kengla, Commander of Company "C" Tientsin, China Marine Detachment.  Taken in 1938-1939.  He is shown in winter uniform with the legendary Chinese northern China Ushanka type fur cap with the enameled cloisonne Diamond and EGA cap insignia.  He is depicted in the 1939 Tientsin China Yearbook (which is where the ID came from).  Kengla was a 1934 United States Naval Academy graduate and went on to a career as a Colonel.  He led Third Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment at Guadalcanal where he was awarded a Silver Star and was prominent with Marine Corps martial arts and hand to hand combat along with Colonel Anthony Biddle of "Do or Die Fame".  His Silver Star citation read: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major William Archibald Kengla (MCSN: 0-4872), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Third Battalion, Sixth Marines (Reinforced), SECOND Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, 19 January 1943. When his battalion, attacking west along the Coast Road suddenly encountered withering and demoralizing fire from concealed enemy forces, Major Kengla, with inspiring leadership and utter disregard for his own personal safety, directed the extremely hazardous and laborious advance of his troops in the face of desperate hostile resistance. Dislodging the Japanese from their strong positions in the heavily camouflaged, narrow caves which had been dug into the sides of steep cliffs and ravines to serve as gun emplacements, his command was responsible for the complete destruction or forced retreat of the enemy. Major Kengla's heroic conduct and valiant devotion to duty throughout the entire engagement contributed greatly to the success of this vital mission and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

The photograph has been removed from an album and has black tar paper stuck to the back.  It is virtually impossible to find close up detailed portrait sittings of China Marines, let alone an officer in fur hat and cap!!  An amazing treat for a collector of the mystified and often talked about "China Marine".
Size: 4" x 3"
Year: 1938-1939
Price: $300