Item # 054
Title: WW1 USMC DRESS BLUE P1912 HAT
Description: A beautifully conditioned WW1 USMC dress blues cap. Wicker framed. Absolutely no moth damage. Full leather liner and made by HORSTMANN with stamp and date of 1915. Small split to back of headband liner where it attaches from shrinkage. If you were waiting on one that has no holes and is all original, look no further.
Size: Estimated size 7-1/4
Year: 1912-1920
Price: $SOLD
Item # 050
Title: WW1 3 PLACE RIBBON BAR
Description: A 3 place ribbon bar, most likely a 1920's to 1940's made bar. Bar represents 1912 Nicaraguan Campaign Medal, WW1 Victory and French Croix De'Guerre. Has screw posts.
Size: 4-1/4"
Year: 1920-1940
Price: $SOLD
Item # 021
Title: 1946 CHINA MARINE TSINGTAO DRAGON EGA SOUVENIR SILVERED BELT BUCKLE
Description: Sold to Marines that returned to China at the end of WW2 as a souvenir. The Orient produced lots of great items...cloisonne enamel, silks, embroideries, and silver. This is a silvered belt buckle with wrapped dragons and EGA. Says "U.S.M.C. 1946 and "TSINGTAO CHINA" in a banner to the front. Complete with friction style keeper.
Size: 2-1/4"
Year: 1946
Price: $SOLD
Item # 068
Title: M1910 USMC EAGLE SNAP CANTEEN AND POUCH
Description: An original and rare USMC M1910 canteen and pouch with Marine button snaps. Shows average wear. Hard to find in serviceable condition. Inside right pouch flap marked "U.S.M.C.". Aluminum canteen is unmarked. Faint name stamp to bottom, but cant be made out. Snaps work great.
Size: 7-1/2"
Year: 1910-1920
Price: $SOLD
Item # 029
Title: WW1 USMC HEADQUARTERS, 6TH REGIMENT, 2ND DIVISION AEF HELMET
Description: A wonderful example of the black painted diamond and Indian Head of the 6th Regiment Headquarters Battalion. Almost all 6th Regiment HQ helmets I have seen are without EGA for reasons unknown. Excellent+ condition.
Size: ?
Year: 1918-1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 18
Title: SIGNED PHOTO OF THE 9TH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS, CHARLES HEYWOOD (1891-1903), CIVIL WAR AND SPAN-AM MARINE, TWICE BREVETED, AND 1ST MAJ GEN IN THE USMC, 45 YEARS OF SERVICE
Description: A very rare autographed and inscribed photo etching of the 9th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Major General Charles Heywood nicknamed "The Little Colonel". It is inscribed "Very Truly Yours, Charles Heywood, Major General Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired". The photo etching was made by "Johnson-Wynne-Co Publishers Washington Boston". Heywood took his commission in 1858 and was quite active during the Civil War and was twice breveted rank for bravery in battle. He saw action in the Quarantine Riots a Staten Island NY in 1858, in 1860 he was aboard the USS Cumberland and the Squadron of Observation at Vera Cruz, Mexico. In 1861, he took part in the destruction of the Norfolk Navy Yard and landed with Marines at the assault of Fort Clark and Fort Hatteras. In 1862 he was part of many James River expeditions and while aboard Cumberland he fired the last gun before she sank in a battle with the Confederate Ironclad CSS Virginia. He was first Breveted to Major in that battle. He took part in the search for the Confederate raider CSS Alabama, and was at the Battle of Mobile Bay onboard the USS Hartford where he was again breveted in rank to Lieutenant Colonel for leading two 9" guns. He organized a battalion of Marines in 1885 to keep the Isthmus of Panama open. He was appointed Colonel Commandant in 1891, and served as Commandant through the Spanish American War. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 1899 and was the first Marine appointed to Major General in 1902. In 1903, after 45 years of service he was retired. Heywood died in 1915 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The piece does show some staining.
Size: 6" x 9"
Year: 1904
Price: $SOLD
Item # 056
Title: USMC LLOYD TROPHY FAR EASTERN DIVISION RIFLE SHOOTING TEAM BADGE PIN BACKED 10K MARKSMAN
Description: This trophy badge is named after Chief Marine Gunner Calvin A. Lloyd and is awarded to the highest scoring rifle team in the Far Eastern match. Lloyd was one of the Corps' early international shooters to first win the National Match. The award he won at the 1912 Pan American Games became the Lloyd Trophy. At Sea Girt in 1921, Lloyd set a world record for his score at the 600-yard line (mid-range). He continued to earn fame and respect as a coach. It is marked "LI - 1/10 - 10K".
Size: 2" long by 1-1/4" wide
Year: 1960's
Price: $SOLD
Item # 38
Title: 1892 USMC ENLISTED GILT EGA FOR SPIKED CUSHION CORK HELMET
Description: Very difficult to find and considered centerpieces to many collections is the M1892 USMC enlisted man's spiked helmet EGA. This is an original as can be seen by the cut beak, the curved latitude lines and the counter torque pins to the rear of the wings. It also exhibits details that the reproductions just can't match. Has full post back, one torque pin is missing, the other is folded. This is B146 "Type II" in Fred Briuer's EGA Book on page 70. Rare!
Size: 3.5"
Year: 1892-1904
Price: $SOLD
Item # 032
Title: M1912 ENGRAVED ID'D USMC SHARPSHOOTER RIFLE QUALIFICATION BADGE
Description: An early and solid Pre-WW1 to WW1 Rifle Sharpshooter badge. Engraved on the back "JOHN P KENNEDY JULY 23 1912".
Size: 1-13/16" x 1-3/4"
Year: 1912
Price: $SOLD
Item # 23
Title: COMMANDANT MAJOR GENERAL JOHN A LEJEUNE'S PERSONAL WW1 REFERENCE "FINAL REPORT OF GENERAL JOHN J PERSHING-1919" TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR. SIGNED BY LEJEUNE.
Description: A neat and rare book once belonging to Major General John A. Lejeune and from a collection of items that came from his daughter, Eugenia's, estate. It is a 95 page book with 16 plate foldouts entitled "FINAL REPORT OF GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES". It was published by the War Department and the "WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1919". It was Pershing's final report on the war effort to the Secretary of War and must have had personal meaning to Lejeune with Lejeune's efforts as the 2nd Division's Commander. The plates encompass about 3/4 of the book's thickness and are of maps, charts, and diagrams (see photos). Written across the top in pencil it says "Comdts Office" - or Commandant's Office. Lejeune has signed his name to the top "John A Lejeune". Lejeune's writing and signature is unmistakeable. He has also written "Leave in drawer. I use it constantly". This must have been direction to his staff or orderly within the Commandant's Office. Lejeune has been dubbed "The Greatest of All Leathernecks" and served as the Commander of the Army 2nd Division during WW1 in France and was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1920-1929. Book shows edge wear and discoloration/yellowing expected of a 100 year old book.
Size: 9" x 6"
Year: 1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 051
Title: WW1 MEDALS - OCCUPATION OF GERMANY AND FRENCH CROIX DE'GUERRE - NEAR MINT
Description: Two near mint medals. WW1 Occupation of Germany and French Croix De'Guerre.
Price: $SOLD
Item # 37
Title: LATE 1920's 1930's ERA USMC PRIVATE PURCHASE "MEYER METAL" DRESS EGA COLLAR INSIGNIA SET
Description: Worn in the era of and commonly referred to as "China Marine" insignia, these insignia were actually worn world wide and the droop wing eagle was adopted in 1925 by the Marine Corps as its standard insignia. It met with criticism for its gooney bird appearance and was ordered changed by the Commandant in 1936. These are private purchase examples displaying greater detail and are marked "MEYER METAL" to the rear.
Size: 1"
Year: 1928-1936
Price: $SOLD
Item # 4
Title: 1925 PATTERN USMC DROOP WING DRESS HAT CAP DEVICE OFTEN CALLED THE "CHINA MARINE" OR "GOONEY" EMBLEM
Description: A near mint to unused unmarked dress version of the famed "China Marine" or "droop wing" hat EGA. This device was private purchase only, as the Marine Corps never issued the droop wing hat device. It was unpopular with many Marines. Worn from about 1928-1936. You will often see it on the hats of Marines in China. Though it has no direct attribution to China, it is often referred to as the China Marine Emblem by collectors.
Size: 1-1/2"
Year: 1928-1936
Price: $SOLD
Item # 039
Title: CHINA MARINE WALLA WALLA MAGAZINE SHANGHAI VOL. VII NUMBER 26, DEC 1 1934 - FOOTBALL ISSUE
Description: An issue of the magazine of the Marines stationed in Shanghai China. This magazine was a weekly periodical and covered things like "Company Dope", stories, sporting news, comics, advertisements for movies, souvenirs, sporting events, whiskey, etc. Dec 1934 issue with a football related cover. It is amazing to reminisce of what life was like for these Marines serving in China during the pre-war Golden Era of the Orient. The "mystique" of China attracted many, with its night life, girls, attractions, exchange rate and danger.
Size: 7-1/2" x 10-1/2"
Year: 1934
Price: $SOLD
Item # 142
Title: WW1 ERA USMC SERGEANT TROPICAL LINEN GREY/WHITE RIBBONED SILK CHEVRON SEAM TO SEAM 9" WIDE
Description: "Seam to seam" style chevron set for an enlisted USMC Sergeant. Hard to find the tropical linen versions and earlier wider variant
Size: 9"wide
Year: 1892-1912
Price: $SOLD
Item # 65
Title: ORIGINAL WW1 USMC 1918 RECRUITING BOOKLET PAMPHLET "U.S. MARINES SOLDIERS OF THE SEA" 8TH EDITION
Description:
Size: 9" X 6"
Year: 1918
Price: $SOLD
Item # 003
Title: WW2 OFFICER DRESS HAT DEVICE STERLING & 10K
Description: This is the Hilborn Hamburger variety that saw service through late WW2 and into the early 1960's with it being made of different construction materials. This is the earliest and best quality (anchor is stamped 10K) version.
Size: 1-1/2"
Year: 1943
Price: $SOLD
Item # 024
Title: 1933-1934 CHINA MARINE FOURTH MARINES ANNUAL
Description: Annual of the Fourth Marine Regiment in China. 1933-1934.
Size: 12-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Year: 1934
Price: $SOLD
Item # 110
Title: WW1 1918 FRANCE USMC 10 INCH RECRUITING ADVERTISEMENT
Description: A nice WW1 recruiting ad from a newspaper in July 1918. This is when Marine exploits in France were dominating the headlines back home. It depicts an armed US Marine and French Soldier with arm up leading the charge into the fray that is battle. An EGA is in the upper left corner. It is an excellent+ condition and would look wonderful conservation framed and matted. Slight age toning to the right side.
Size: 10" Tall
Year: 1918
Price: $SOLD
Item # 36
Title: PRE WW1 ERA STUDIO PHOTO OF US MARINE USMC OFFICER IN DRESS BLUES AND CAP
Description: A wonderful chest up studio shot of an unidentified WW1 Marine officer in his dress blue uniform and cap. Is consistent with other 1914-1916 dated photos I have in my collection, but could be later (up to 1920) given his cap.
Size: 8" x 6"
Year: 1914
Price: $SOLD
Item # 14
Title: ORIGINAL 1918 WW1 FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR (COMMANDER) AWARD DOCUMENT TO GENERAL JOHN A. LEJEUNE, USMC, COMMANDER 2ND DIVISION AEF (MRS EUGENIA LEJEUNE ESTATE PROVENANCE)
Description: Extremely rare and one of a kind. This is the original French government presentation award certificate for the highest decoration of France, the French Legion of Honor, Commander Grade, that was given to Major General John Archer Lejeune, USMC. It was awarded in Paris, France on 18 December 1918 for General Lejeune's leadership while in command of the Army 2nd Division, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during WW1. He is seen in many photographs taken in 1919 with the order around his neck. The Legion of Honor was awarded in 5 degrees, consisting of 3 ranks and 2 dignitaries, Commander is the highest of the ranks. The certificate states:
-NATIONAL ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR-
The Grand Chancellor of the National Order of the Legion of Honor certifies that, by decree, on eighteen December Nineteen Hundred and Eighteen, The President of the Republic of France confers upon Monsieur Lejeune, John A. of the American Army, Major General, USMC, Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, the Decoration of Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honor, in Paris 18 December 1918. Seal and register No 20547. The Chief of the 1st Bureau <signed><signed>
There is an embossed seal to the lower left, the register number, a signature and another signature to the left. I have been unable to determine whose signatures these are, but are most likely French government appointees of the Legion of Honor or political dignitaries.
Lejeune needs no introduction as he is arguable the most famous Marine of all time. He has been dubbed "The Greatest of all Leathernecks". He commanded the 4th Brigade in France guiding them through Verdun, St Mihiel and the Battle of Belleau Wood and Soissons. He was appointed the very first Marine in Command of an Army Division (2nd Division) in July 1918. He led the Division to victories at Blanc Mont Ridge, the Meuse-Argonne and led them into Germany for occupation. In addition to the Legion of Honor, the French government bestowed upon Lejeune the Fourragere and Croix de Guerre with Palm. Upon his return to the US, General Pershing awarded him the Distinguished Service Medal. There was no more victorious or decorated Division in WW1 than the 2nd Division.
Provenance: this came from a large collection that consisted of items that seem to indicate coming from the estate of the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lejeune, Eugenia. The original lot consisted of Lejeune's French Fourragere award document, many photographs over his career, his time at VMI as Superintendent, the General's funeral, and correspondence to Mrs Lejeune from Headquarters Marine Corps in Wash DC.
Size: Document : 14" x 17", Frame: 25" x 23"
Year: 1918
Price: $SOLD
Item # 009
Title: WW2 HILBORN HAMBURGER IMPERIAL OFFICER SERVICE EGA
Description: This is the WW2 officer's hat EGA worn on the service green and tropical tan uniforms. This one is marked "IMPERIAL" with the "HH" logo.
Size: 1-1/2"
Year: 1937
Price:SOLD
Item # 31
Title: P1876 USMC ENLISTED KEPI EGA INSIGNIA
Description: Pattern 1876 USMC enlisted kepi/hat or field hat EGA insignia with correct heavy three prong method of attachment. Worn up until 1896 (when grommet added to the cap) and the turn of the century on the field hat (Span-Am, Boxer, Philippine Insurrection). This is not one of the thin cheap ones you find on E-Bay chemically aged. This is the real deal! Has slight traces of the original gold gilt in recesses and shows great age. Missing one prong. This guage brass is much thicker than the fakes, which are easily bent. You have to physically try in order to bend this. I have only had a handful of loose devices over the years and have sold two original kepis in 30 years of buying, selling and collecting. This has a light a push on the globe, an honest worn piece!
Size: 1-1/2"
Year: 1876-1896
Price: $SOLD
Shively was distinguished with the rifle in 1924 and during the 1930's was captain of several Marine Corps teams. He assisted in developing a modified .45 caliber barrel that bears his name which increased the accuracy of the .45 pistol. The Shively Trophy is awarded to the high four man pistol team competing in the Pacific Division Match. Worthy of more research!
Item # 096
Title: WW1 USMC 2/6 80TH COMPANY, 6TH REGIMENT PHOTO POSTCARD LOT
Description: Two Real Photo Post Cards (RPPC) of a squad of Marines in different pose during the occupation of Rheinbrohl, Germany in late 1918 and 1919. The Marines are part of the 80th Company, 6th Regiment and are led by an officer. They display yellow diamond "Indian Head" patches of the 2nd Division. Photos are marked with a tiny stamp to the rear "Ang. Lange. Rheinbrohl/Ka." Attributed to Private Carl Schell, USMC.
Size: 5-1/2" x 3-1/2"
Year: 1918-1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 015
Title: WW1 USMC 6TH REGIMENT FOURRAGERE
Description: The French Fourragere was bestowed upon the 5th and 6th Regiments for their bravery at Battles such as Belleau Wood, Blanc Mont and the Argonne. This is an original example with the numeral 6 attachment. Has a couple snag spots.
Year: 1918
Price: $SOLD
Item # 002
Title: ENLISTED "DROOP WING" DRESS EGA COLLAR SET
Description: This is the issue variety of collar insignia worn on the enlisted Marine dress blue uniform in the 1930's. Commonly referred to as "Droop Wing" insignia, for the significant downward wing appearance. These are also sometimes referred to as "China Marine" insignia. This is somewhat a misnomer, as these have no affiliation to the China Marines other than being the type worn by Marines in the tumultuous times in China leading up to WW2. These were produced from the official Marine emblem approved in 1925, but fell out of popularity with Marines and leaders. The emblem was changed in 1937.
Size: 1"
Year: 1930's
Price:$SOLD
Item # 9
Title: EARLY 1900'S USMC REAL PHOTO POST CARD (RPPC) OF MARINE MUSICIAN WITH M1859 SWORD AND BUGLE
Description: A great CYKO RPPC. The CYKO mark was used from 1903-1919. Interesting photo as it shows a Marine in the roll-collar uniform (pre-1912) and wearing the P1904 Cap with EGA. Also, he is wearing the old pattern 1859 Marine Musician's sword. He holds a bugle with red tassles. A great early Marine musician shot kitted out in full regalia!
Size: 5-1/2" x 3-1/4"
Year: 1904-1912
Price: $SOLD
Item # 052
Title: PRE WW1 ERA IDENTIFIED SHOOTING MEDAL LOT TO DISTINGUISHED RIFLE MARKSMAN 1911-1915
Description: A simply outstanding lot of nine named pre-WW1 shooting medals that are attributed to Claude H. Clyde, USMC. Clyde was the recipient of the Gold Distinguished Marksman Badge in 1911. I have shown for reference, photos from "The History of Marine Corps Competitive Marksmanship" where he is mentioned many times as well as various internet found material on his winning some of these medals. A super rare early set of shooting medals to a prominent Distinguished Rifle Marksman. The group includes the following medals:
1. A very early 1911 named and dated United States Marine Corps Silver Leg or Marksmanship Badge or Medal engraved "Sergeant/Claude H./Clyde/1911" with embellishments.
2. 1911 named and dated United States Marine Corps Division Bronze Leg or Marksmanship Badge or Medal - The reverse of the medal is beautifully hand engraved on four lines, "Sergeant/Claude H./Clyde/1911" with embellishments.
3. 1914 Bronze National Rifle Association (N.R.A.) Enlisted Men's Team Match Medal - The bronze medal comes on its original ribbon and top bar that reads, "SEA GIRT N.J./DIVISIONAL COMPETITION/A" on three lines. A bar that is suspended from the broach reads, "1914 SECOND PLACE". The reverse of the medal is beautifully hand engraved, "Claude H. Clyde/Marine Corps"
4. 1915 New Jersey State Rifle Association (N.J.S.R.A) Individual Rifle Match Medal - The riveted three piece silver medal has a top bar that reads, "1915/N. J. S. R. A." on two lines. It reads in an oval pattern, "INDIVIDUAL RIFLE MATCH". The medal is hallmarked on the reverse of the top bar, "THE HAYES BROS CO." The reverse of the medal is engraved, "Claude H. Clyde/Marine Corps".
5. 1915 United Service Match Medal - The two piece bronze medal has a top bar that reads, "1915/JACKSONVILLE FLA." on two lines. The reverse is engraved on four lines, "U.S.M.C./TEAM/Gunnery Sergeant/Claude H. Clyde". The medal is hallmarked on the reserve of the top bar, "THE HAYES BROS CO."
6. N.J.S.R.A. 1915 Dryden Trophy Medal - The two piece bronze medal has a top bar that reads, "N.J.S.R.A". The chocolate colored planchet reads, "DRYDEN TROPHY". The center of the medal has been hand engraved "1915". The medal is hallmarked on the reserve of the top bar, "THE HAYES BROS CO." The reverse is hand engraved, "Claude H. Clyde/Marine Corps".
7. N.E.M.R.A. 1915 The Hayden All American Trophy Medal - The two piece bronze medal has a top bar that reads, "N.E.M.R.A". The chocolate colored planchet reads, "THE HAYDEN/ALL AMERICAN TROPHY". The medal is hallmarked on the reverse of the top bar, "THE HAYES BROS CO." The reverse of the planchet is hand engraved, "Claude H. Clyde/Marine Corps".
8. 1911 National Match Team ("Dogs of War") Medal - The beautifully struck bronze medal comes on its original red, white, and blue ribbon and top bar that reads, "THE NATIONAL MATCH TEAM". The planchet reads, "NATIONAL TROPHY/PRESENTED BY THE CONGRESS/OF THE UNITED STATES/FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEAM MARKSMANSHIP" and "CLASS A/PRIZE/1911". The bar is hallmarked on the reverse, "B.B.&B./PHILA./BRONZE".
9. 1920 N.R.A. Grand Aggregate Match Medal - The bronze medal reads, "US 1920 NATIONAL RIFLE/ ASSOCIATION". Five bars are suspended on the ribbon. They include, "U.S. MARINE CORPS", "MEMBER'S", "PRESIDENT'S" and "WIMBLEDON", and a round bar that has "100" in the center.
Price: $SOLD
Item # 097
Title: WW1 USN USMC CORPSMAN PHM2C UNIFORM COAT WITH ARMBAND
Description: A WW1 USN Corpsman service Marine uniform with Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class rate to the left sleeve and a red cross armband to the right. The uniform also has one overseas service chevron representing 6 months. No name and only a couple wear or tiny moth nips. Size is stamped "6S" with a Marine Quartermaster 1917-1918 stamp. 6S is a nice larger size.
Size: 6S
Year: 1918-1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 026
Title: SPAN-AM USMC ENLISTED "BANJO BOARD" SHOULDER EPAULETTES
Description: Worn by enlisted men from 1892 to 1904. Red twisted mohair with nickel EGAs and gold crescent edge. These should come with right/left facing EGAs, however period photos do show them being worn with right/right and left/left pairs.
Size: 6-1/4"
Year: 1892-1904
Price: $SOLD
Item # 064
Title: 1892 ENLISTED CORK HELMET EGA
Description: This is an original 1892 pattern enlisted EGA for the cork and cloth covered felt helmet. The anchor stock is broken off and missing (damaged).
Size: 3-1/2"
Year: 1892
Price: $SOLD
Item # 137
Title: USMC 1920'S OFFICER'S MAMELUKE SWORD, IVORY HANDLED, SELDOM SEEN BLACKMAN BROS, PHILA MAKER
Description: What I like about Marine swords, is not only the history that traces their lineage to the Barbary Wars and First Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon receiving the first Mameluke, but generally, each sword is identified by name, is carried by a Marine officer his entire career, and is the prized possession and hallmark of an officer. Unlike uniforms that may fall apart and unidentified insignia that get placed in a box, swords stand the test of time and are here long past their owners. This one here is a mid-1920's era Mameluke sword with etched blade "UNITED STATES MARINES". The blade is also etched with the original owner's name "LEROY HAUSER". Records indicate that Leroy (or Le Roy) Hauser was commissioned in 1927, and served in World War Two and the Korean War. He retired in 1959, as a Colonel. The sword is made by a maker I have never seen before, it is etched "Blackman Bros, Phila" under the cross guard. The scabbard shows plating loss and pits, however the blade is excellent. The grip is ivory and shows the typical shrinking cracks around the knot hole. Brass fittings show age and retain scabbard screws and fittings. There is a dent to the scabbard. A decent sword identified to a career officer and to a rarely seen maker.
Size: 39" overall, blade 31-1/2"
Year: 1927
Price: $SOLD
Item # 1
Title: Identified Cabinet Card Photograph 1907-1908 USMC Philippine Occupation Moro Rebellion 5" x 7"
Description: A nice photograph of 4 armed Marines of the 2nd Regiment taken at Camp Dayton, Grande Island, Philippines or Olongapo around 1907-1908. They stand with clubs and each carry a holstered sidearm. It came with other Moro Rebellion photos. Photograph identified to rear "2nd from left Lewis Harvey Son of Zo and Alma Schaffer Harvey Brother to Bertha Harvey Stumpf". Records show that Lewis Harvey ended up a career Sergeant retiring from the reserves around 1930. Primarily a seagoing Marine, he served aboard many ships and stations to include the USS Deleware (1910-1912), USS Arkansas (1914), USS Mississippi (1919), USS Brooklyn (1920), USS Texas (1923), USS Tennessee (1923), Gauntanamo Bay Cuba (1913), Marine Barracks Wash DC (1910), MB Paris Island (1918), Marine Barracks Mare Island (1920), Marine Barracks San Diego (1921-1922), Marine Barracks Charleston, Marine Barracks Norfolk (1909), Naval Prison Boston (1913)
Year: 1907-1908
Price: $SOLD
Item # 013
Title: WW1 USMC HEADQUARTERS 5TH REGIMENT 2ND DIVISION MARINE HELMET
Description: An outstanding example of an original 5th Regiment helmet worn by Marines of the American Expeditionary Force in France. Displays the black painted diamond of the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Division, AEF. This is the British Brodie version helmet, with the split rivet attachment for the swivel chinstrap bales. The chinstrap has rotted away, leaving the liner loose. Unquestionably authentic and how you want to see one.
Year: 1918-1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 34
Title: WW1 ERA STUDIO PHOTO OF US MARINE USMC OFFICER, VETERAN OF FRANCE IN DRESS BLUES AND SWORD
Description: A wonderful studio shot of a handsome unidentified WW1 Marine officer in his dress blue uniform and cap with two overseas stripes on his forearm for service in France. He also is in mounted attire with jodhpurs and riding boots! It is rare to find full body uniform shots with hat and sword in view. Since he has no ribbons, I am assuming this was taken upon his return to America in 1919.
Size: 10-1/4" x 6-1/2"
Year: 1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 020
Title: RARE CHINA MARINE 1930'S GLOSS GREEN M1917 HELMET
Description: For a period of years in the early 1930's the Marines in Shanghai China wore gloss green M1917 helmets. This is the only the second one that I have owned. From looking at the inside, you can see that the outside shell was prepped smooth and repainted in gloss green. The paint is old and displays shrinkage and age cracking. Full liner and initials inked to upper portion of chinstrap where it attaches to the top. The chinstsrap is broken short but both pieces are there and there is enough to put through the keeper. The photo of the Marine is shown for reference and was taken in 1932-1933 timeframe. These helmets were issued, I have National Archive documentation on the Marines acquiring these from the Army and replacing the liners quite frequently. It is unlikely many of these made it home. They were replaced by the M1917A1 Kelly Helmet in 1937.
Size: Liner is 7-1/4"
Year: 1930
Price: $SOLD
Item # 141
Title: WW1 ERA USMC SERGEANT MAJOR RIBBONED SILK AND WOOL DRESS CHEVRON SEAM TO SEAM 8" WIDE
Description: "Seam to seam" style chevron for an enlisted USMC Sergeant Major. Scrap book/album removed, with some glue/paper remnants to the back.
Size: 8"wide
Year: 1912-1922
Price: $SOLD
Item # 067
Title: WW1 USMC SERGEANT TROPICAL RANK CHEVRONS
Description: An original mint set of sergeant's rank chevrons for the tropical green uniform as worn in Nicaragua, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Cuba.
Size: 3-1/4" Wide
Year: 1912-1920
Price: $SOLD
Item # 45
Title: WONDERFUL SALTY PRE-WAR 1930'S EARLY 1940'S USMC CAMPAIGN FIELD HAT WITH EGA
Description: Correct USMC 3 vent variety, leather sweatband, leather chinstrap and silk brow band. A wonderful salty and really worn/used USMC enlisted man's campaign hat. This hat saw use and the owner preferred an earlier 1930's era EGA! The insignia has been on the hat forever. This was a pick from an attic trunk according to whom I purchased it from, it did have a slight musty smell when I got it, but it has since aired out. Completely un-messed with and with a pre-war date. I can't read the contract date, but it looks like 1930 or 1940. The hat has an Indiana Jones, worn look, slight fade to a lime green, sweat stained a bit. I did find that there was a "SCHOEBEL" with 3rd Tracks whom I think may have served at Tarawa. Rest of the names are "BOARD" and "?. ?. WALLACE" and one that has been inked over. It looks like the cap had a Company letter or # designation under the EGA. This hat changed hands multiple times, which is common of the era.
Size: 6-7/8
Year: 1930-1940
Price: $SOLD
Item # 15
Title: ORIGINAL WW1 PERSONALIZED FRENCH FOURRAGERE (CROIX DE GUERRE) CITATION DOCUMENT TO GENERAL JOHN A. LEJEUNE, USMC, COMMANDER OF THE 2ND DIVISION, AEF, FROM THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT (MRS EUGENIA LEJEUNE ESTATE PROVENANCE)
Description: This is the personalized citation given to General John A Lejeune for the award of the French Fourragere (in the colors of the Croix de Guerre). The Marine units of the 5th and 6th Regiments and the 6th MG Battalion were authorized to wear the French Fourragere on their uniforms for twice being cited in orders. The citation was for gallant conduct at Belleau Wood and Bouresches, in the Chateau-Thierry Sector, and at Soissons. Copies of the original citations were forwarded along to Marines in the early 1920's. Personalized individual citations were also given to those cited individually. Lejeune's was cited for Leadership at Blanc Mont. It reads:
CITATION
BY ORDER OF THE ARMY
Major General John A. Lejeune, U.S.M.C., Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, commanded his Division with great energy in the attack on Blanc Mont 3-7 October 1918 taking an important position in a few hours and capturing 1800 prisoners as well as important equipment. (Order No. 12.059 "D")
At the General Headquarters on November 30, 1918. The Marshal Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Armies
<Signed> Petain
Lejeune needs no introduction as he is arguable the most famous Marine of all time. He has been dubbed "The Greatest of all Leathernecks". He commanded the 4th Brigade in France guiding them through Verdun, St Mihiel and the Battle of Belleau Wood and Soissons. He was appointed the very first Marine in Command of an Army Division (2nd Division) in July 1918. He led the Division to victories at Blanc Mont Ridge, the Meuse-Argonne and led them into Germany for occupation. In addition to the Fourragere, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor, and the Croix de Guerre with Palm. Upon his return to the US, General Pershing awarded him the Distinguished Service Medal. There was no more victorious or decorated Division in WW1 than the 2nd Division.
Provenance: this came from a large collection that consisted of items that seem to indicate coming from the estate of the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lejeune, Eugenia. The original lot consisted of Lejeune's French Fourragere award document, many photographs over his career, his time at VMI as Superintendent, the General's funeral, and correspondence to Mrs Lejeune from Headquarters Marine Corps in Wash DC.
Size: Frame: 24" x 18"
Year: 1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 053
Title: WW1 FRENCH CROIX de GUERRE AND MINI FOURRAGERE
Description: A French Croix de Guerre medal, as awarded to many US Marines in France during WW1, along with the scarce mini fourragere in the colors of the Croix de Guerre.
Size: 3-3/4"
Year: 1918-1920
Price: $SOLD
Item # 048
Title: WW1 USMC OFFICER'S SERVICE P1912 BELL CROWN GREEN CAP
Description: An nice rare WW1 era USMC officer's pattern 1912 service cap. This is an earlier one, probably 1914-1915, with down-turned bill and transitional lime green color. Would rate it excellent for its age, despite the two areas of mothing near the EGA. This damage could probably be repaired with a talented person and a needle and thread. Some staining to the under inside of the bill. Inside is beautiful with a full black silk liner which is embossed with a silver "HORSTMANN" logo. The leather headband is perfect. A seldom encountered and desired piece of headgear.
Size: Estimated at size 6-7/8
Year: 1912-1920
Price: $SOLD
Item # 059
Title: USMC EDSON TROPHY SHOOTING BADGE LORDSHIP INDUSTRIES 10K
Description: The Edson Trophy was established in 1953 and is awarded to the highest scoring team in the Eastern Division Match. It is named in honor of Merritt A. Edson, a famed Marine "Raider", a distinguished rifle shooter and member of the winning 1921 Marine Corps National Trophy Team. He was also a coach and captain of several shooting teams and served as Inspector of Target Practice. His performance in combat earned him the Navy Cross and the Congressional Medal of Honor. He also served as the Executive Director of the NRA. This is a solid Lordship Industries "L.I. 1/10 10K" marked pin back version. This is not one of the cheap modern ones or a knock off.
Size: 2-1/4" long by 1-5/8" wide
Year: 1960's-1970's
Price: $SOLD
Item # 51
Title: WWI USMC OFFICER'S DRESS BLUE BELL CROWN CAP HAT AND 10K EGA, IDENTIFIED
Description: A beautiful example of the very hard to find WW1 Marine Officer dress blue bell crown cap. Original owner trained with the 1917 First Officer Training Course at Quantico. This is perhaps the best example known and came out of a trunk grouping about 20 years ago. This is the exact example in Alec Tulkoff's "Equipping the Corps". EGA is highly desirable 10K and Sterling marked with owners initials "J.H.W." Difficult to impossible to upgrade.
Size:
Year: 1918-1920
Price: $SOLD
Item # 066
Title: WW1 USMC SERGEANT SERVICE RANK CHEVRONS
Description: An original uniform removed set of sergeant's rank chevrons for the service green uniform as worn in France at battles like Belleau Wood and the Meuse-Argonne as well as the German occupation after WW1.
Size: 3" Wide
Year: 1912-1920
Price: $SOLD
Item # 42
Title: 1905 DATED PATTERN 1892 USMC SERGEANT'S KERSEY BLUE OVERCOAT AND CAPE NAMED
Description: Named and identified to Sergeant Roscoe Wonders, USMC. A double-breasted sky blue kersey overcoat with two rows of large size Marine Corps buttons on breast with 7 buttons to each row. Has high standing collar five inches deep, to stand or fall, with hook attachment in front. Sleeves have three small size Marine Corps buttons on each cuff and Sergeant stripes that show honest wear. The body is lined scarlet flannel. Under collar has seven hooks to which the cape is attached. The left sleeve is stamped with "R. WONDERS" and "R.W." along with "HIGH COLLAR" and "QUARTERMASTER'S DEPT U.S. MARINE CORPS 1905-1906." Right sleeve has no lining. Cape closes in front with five small size Marine Corps buttons; inside left flap is stamped "R.W." and twice with "R. Wonders".
Roscoe Wonders enlisted 26 Jan 1907 and was discharged 25 Jan 1911 with character Excellent. He was awarded Good Conduct Medal #1945.
He was promoted to Corporal October 1908 and promoted Sergeant December 1909 by Commanding Officer Emile P Moses, later a Major General. His service follows:
26 Jan 1907 – Joined from Ft Wayne Indiana, Recruiting District of Michigan
Jan 1907-Mar 1907 - Under instruction at MBNY Washington DC
Apr 1907-May 1909 - MBNY Pensacola, Florida
May 1909-Jun 1909 - MBNY Puget Sound, Washington
Jul 1909-Dec 1910 - USS Washington (Armored Cruiser)
Dec 1910-Jan 1911 – MBNY Norfolk, Virginia
While Sergeant Wonders served on the USS Washington she operated off the west coast into 1909 before making preparations to sail in company with the Armored Cruiser Squadron to "show the flag" in the Far East. She accordingly got underway from San Francisco on 5 September 1909 and called, in succession, at Honolulu, Hawaii; from 10–20 September; and Nares Harbor, Admiralty Islands – where she coaled ship from 17–25 October – before she arrived at Manila, Philippine Islands on 30 October. After visiting Woosung (near Shanghai), China, from 14–30 December 1909, Washington and her sisters called at Yokohama, Japan, from 3–20 January 1910, and Honolulu from 31 January – 8 February, before returning to the west coast.
Year: 1907-1911
Price: $SOLD
Item # 22
Title: 1930/1931 CHINA MARINE USMC PHOTO ALBUM
Description: A nice leather covered photo album with embossed dragons and naval motif belonging to a Marine from the ship's detachment onboard the USS Pittsburgh (CA-4) on her last voyage before decomission. Album contains 341 photos, and 3 postcards. Photos are primarily of China. 185 photos are of China subjects including Tsingtao, Peiping (Peking), Tientsin, Chefoo, Taku Bar, The Great Wall, Pagodas, executions, Tartar Wall, Tanku, Tsingtao Beach, Forbidden City, Ming Tombs, Nanking, Camel treks, Temple of Heaven, USS Tulsa, etc. There are 49 photos of Bangkok/Siam, 19 of Suez/Egypt, 42 of Italy and 51 non military related shots of home life. There is no name associated with who owned the album, but there are some names in the album and a great ships Det roster photo.
Size: 15" x 11"
Year: 1930-1931
Price: $SOLD
Item # 3
Title: 1930'S USMC PRIVATE PURCHASE DRESS HAT EGA VARIATION REVERSE "S" MARKED
Description: A rare, highly detailed, 1930's version dress cap EGA with a strange mark to the rear that looks like a reverse "S" or a "8". It is unknown if this is a maker mark or has some other meaning. Some speculate that this device was foreign made, like China, but there is absolutely no evidence to support this. This device was worn concurrently by Marines in the early to mid-1930's with the droopy wing hat device. A version very similar to this, was procured by the USMC Quartermaster for issue, however, that version is not as detailed and as crisp of a strike as this one and obviously found in greater number. This device here, originally came with a set of Meyer Metal marked devices, and it could just be a private purchase hat insignia.
Year: 1930-1935
Price: $SOLD
Item # 028
Title: WW1 ERA USMC "SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN BATTALION" 15TH SEPARATE BATTALION HELMET
Description: In 1919, 700+ Marines (a Provisional Battalion) were sent into the Schleswig-Holstein areas of Germany as they voted on whether or not to stay a part of Germany or become part of Denmark. This is a little known piece of Marine Corps WW1 history. Many of these men were from the 5th Brigade of Marines stationed at Camp Pontanezen in Brest, France, and a small amount were vets of the 5th and 6th Regiments that saw combat with the 4th Brigade. Their insignia was that of a red/maroon shield and EGA. The helmet is in excellent plus condition and is sized 7-1/4. Extremely rare to find anything of this unit, as they were so small in number.
Size: 7-1/4 Liner
Year: 1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 132
Title: USMC FIELD HORSE MARINE MOUNTED SADDLECLOTH OR SHABRACK
Description: Mounted Marines operated in many of the Banana Wars theaters (Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Nicaragua) with the most famous dedicated Mounted detachment in Peking, China until 1939. This is the field saddlecloth as identified in the 1912 Marine Uniform Regulations. It was worn under the saddle and consists of tan outer covering trimmed in tan leather. The inside is covered in white cotton duck material. Earlier versions had metal EGAs, which ended up getting caught on gear, so at some point, around the 1920's, they started using leather EGAs of the 1892 cork helmet style. A rare and seldom encountered horse and China Marine item. One of the tip ends displays dry rot and some damage.
Size: 20" X 30"
Year: 1910's-1930's
Price: $SOLD
Item # 60
Title: WW1 USMC OFFICER SERVICE HAT EGA DEVICE INSIGNIA BY J.R. GAUNT MADE IN ENGLAND
Description: A super rare opportunity to own a centerpiece EGA from the prestigious "J. R. GAUNT" english manufacturer of military insignia and devices. Gaunt marked EGA insignia are next to impossible to find and are highly desirable as far as private purchase USMC officer insignia are considered. This device is fire brown red in color and is stamped "J.R. GAUNT & SON NEW YORK MADE IN ENGLAND". Sturdy and handsome, well detailed with slight wear and tarnish. A gem.
Year: 1914-1925
Price:SOLD
Item # 47
Title: RARE TRANSITIONAL 1922 PATTERN USMC OFFICER'S DRESS BLUE CAP, IDENTIFIED TO CHIEF MARINE GUNNER, 30 YR VET
Description: A very hard to find transitional cap from when the Corps went from the WWI Bell Crown style to the more "saucer" shaped cap of today. Custom made for Chief Marine Gunner Martin Micken by Heiberger of Washington, DC. Cap has great saddle shape, full leather sweatband, black silk liner, plastic sweat shield with Horstmann logo, and absolutely no mothing or damage! This one is impossible to upgrade and rare to find. Someone has tapped the name tag to the brim, I did not attempt to remove as the tape has been there a while. I have Micken's other uniforms and hat listed separately. By them all and I can work a deal.
Service history of Martin Micken:
Aug 1900- enlisted at Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland. 1900-1903 - Philippine American War onboard the armored cruiser USS Albany at Cavite, Philippines. The ship also was in Hong Kong, China patrolling Asiatic waters. He served on the USS Albany for her 1st two voyages, the Asiatic and when the ship went to the Mediterranean from 1902-1903. 1904-1905 Marine Barracks Navy Yard, Boston. 1906- USS Brooklyn, USS Dixie, USS Yankee, MBNY Brooklyn, NY. 1906-1909 1ST Provisional Regiment, Isthmian Canal Zone, Camp Elliott, Panama; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Summer of 1907 promoted to Sgt. 1910-1911 – Marine Barracks, Boston. 1912-1913 MB Puget Sound, Washington and MB Sitka Alaska. 1914- Mexico Campaign via USS South Dakota: Vera Cruz, Mexico as Joseph Pendleton’s clerk in the Regimental Headquarters, Field and Staff 4th Marine Regiment. 1915- Promoted to 1st Sergeant. Field and Staff 4th Marine Regiment. 1916- USS Wyoming, USS Yorktown, Mexico and Nicaragua. 1917-1921- US Naval Prison, Recruit Depot, Supply Detachment, Marine Barracks, and Rifle Range Detachment Mare Island, Ca; Promoted Marine Gunner in Feb 1919. 1922-1924 42nd Company MB Naval Station Guam. 1925-1929 87th Company, Signal Battalion, 10th Regiment HQ, 5th Regiment HQ, 1st Marine Aviation Group, Marine Barracks Quantico, VA. 1929 - Hq and Hq Company, First Battalion, 11th Regiment, San Albino, Nicaragua; 77th Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, 2nd Brigade Ocotal, Nicaragua. 1930 - Nicaraguan National Guard Detachment, Managua, Nicaragua; Electoral Detachment, Second Brigade, Marine Corps, Managua, Nicaragua. 1931- Retired as Chief Marine Gunner, after 31 years of service at Marine Barracks Navy Yard League Island, Philadelphia. Died in 1977, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Size: 6-7/8
Year: 1922-1930
Price: $SOLD
Item # 086
Title: ULTRA RARE WW1 USMC OFFICER TIFFANY AND COMPANY SERVICE COLLAR EGA
Description: One of the most sought after piece in any military insignia collection are those pieces made by fine jewelry companies such as Bailey Banks and Biddle, Link and Company, and Tiffany and Company. The piece here is the only known Marine Corps insignia made by Tiffany, a long standing company known for their quality, jewelry in particular. It most likely dates from WW1 era based on design, but could have been sold by Tiffany and Co as late as the early 1930's. This piece is in mint condition and is only one of four that I have seen in over 25 dedicated years of collecting of EGAs. I have recently discovered that there is a matching hat device for this emblem. It has markings to the rear of the eagle, "BRONZE" and under that a gothic "m"; it is also marked "TIFFANY & CO." The gothic "m" is the Tiffany directorship mark for John C. Moore II and was in use from 1907-1947. It is pinback with a delicate catch that has been coined as "Tiffany-style" by collectors when used by other insignia firms. This is a superbly rare piece missing from almost all Marine EGA collections.
Size: 1-5/16"
Year: 1910's-1930's
Price: $SOLD
Item # 67
Title: CHINA MARINE USMC USHANKA STYLE FUR CAP NORTH CHINA PEKING LEGATION AND ENAMELED DIAMOND W/ EGA
Description: Extremely rare USMC Peking China Embassy Legation Guard fur cap with white diamond for Peking Headquarters Detachment. Less than 3000 total Marines served with the Legation Guard or Tientsin Detachment that wore the fur caps. Surviving examples of diamonds are rare. The caps are even rarer. The enameled cloisonne diamond shows chipping, but still a super rare piece that comes along once in a lifetime for the collector. Prescribes to known originals in the National Museum of the Marine Corps and other caps that I have handled personally. I am one of the only people in the world who can authenticate China diamonds and caps based on experience and a lifetime study of Marines, especially those in China. Has my lifetime guarantee of originality.
Size: 7-1/4
Year: 1929-1941
Price: $SOLD
Item # 079
Title: WW1 USMC 2ND BATTALION 5TH REGIMENT 4TH BRIGADE 2ND DIVISION INDIAN HEAD BRODIE HELMET W/ EGA
Description: A nice WW1 USMC 5th Regiment helmet with painted yellow square, indian head insignia of the 2nd Division and an EGA mounted above the insignia. This is the early British Brodie helmet, issued to the first Marines in France, with split rivet bale attachment. The liner is full and intact. Leather chinstrap is sliced to better fit to chin (a fairly common practice). There is a name in two places on the rim, "Tom Daily". Since both areas have been painted over, I assume that this helmet was re-painted and re-issued in France. It most likely saw combat. Interestingly, there was a Thomas Daily in the 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, and not the 2nd Battalion. I have owned and sold many helmets with different names attributed to Marines in France, the helmets apparently were swapped often. I one time heard that there were accounts of Marines leaving gear in the trenches, for the next unit to fall in on. I am not sure of this practice. There is an old collection label to the inner rim. A nice old original helmet to a storied unit.
Size: Estimated 7-1/4
Year: 1918-1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 047
Title: WW1 USMC WOOL GLENGARRY OVERSEAS CAP W/ EGA
Description: An original WW1 USMC enlistedman's "Glengarry" cap. So named due to its likeness of the Scottish Glengarry Cap. This cap is in amazing shape, and rare to find in this condition without any moth damage whatsoever. Two button front, holding flaps that are held up by two metal connectors in reinforced embroidered eyelets. Hat EGA to the side has not been removed in some time.
Size: Estimated at 7, cap measures 12" across
Year: 1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 6
Title: SPAN-AM P1896 SAMAR EGA NCO BELT BUCKLE
Description: 1890's Spanish American War Non-Commissioned Officer belt buckle with the P1896 "Samar" style EGA. This EGA predates the P1904 Cap and was first contracted in 1896.
Size: 2-3/4"
Year: 1896-1904
Price: $SOLD
Item # 117
Title: WW1 ERA STUDIO PHOTO OF 6TH REGIMENT AEF MARINE, INDIAN PATCH, OVERSEAS CAP, EGA COLLAR DISCS
Description: A wonderful studio photo, most likely taken on this Marine's return to the states. Depicts a Marine from the famed 6th Regiment with what appears to be a WW1 Victory ribbon with 4 or 5 stars. The Indian Patch of the 2nd Division, 6th Regiment is on his shoulder. Impossible to tell the Battalion, but appears it could be 1/6 or 2/6 judging by the color. He wears the side cap adopted in France and the first ever authorized collar disc EGAs (worn inappropriately with anchors outboard). It is very hard to find photos of WW1 Marines with all insignia being shown like this. Card says "The Stanton Studio Springfield, O." and photo is hand signed in the lower right "Stanton". The folder housing the photo is separated at the fold.
Size: Photo 6-1/2" X 4-1/2" , Card is 9" x6-1/2".
Year: 1918-1919
Price:SOLD
Item # 46
Title: RARE TRANSITIONAL 1922 PATTERN USMC OFFICER'S SERVICE CAP, MINTY! IDENTIFIED TO CHIEF MARINE GUNNER 30 YR VET
Description: A very hard to find transitional cap from when the Corps went from the WWI Bell Crown style to the more "saucer" shaped cap of today. Custom made for Chief Marine Gunner Martin Micken by Horstmann Bros, Philadelphia. Cap has great saddle shape, full leather sweatband, black silk liner, plastic sweat shield with Horstmann logo, and absolutely no mothing or damage! This one is impossible to upgrade and rare to find. I am always getting people asking me for these great looking caps! Someone has taped the name tag to the brim, I did not attempt to remove as the tape has been there a while. I have Micken's other uniforms and hat listed separately. By them all and I can work a deal.
Service history of Martin Micken:
Aug 1900- enlisted at Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland. 1900-1903 - Philippine American War onboard the armored cruiser USS Albany at Cavite, Philippines. The ship also was in Hong Kong, China patrolling Asiatic waters. He served on the USS Albany for her 1st two voyages, the Asiatic and when the ship went to the Mediterranean from 1902-1903. 1904-1905 Marine Barracks Navy Yard, Boston. 1906- USS Brooklyn, USS Dixie, USS Yankee, MBNY Brooklyn, NY. 1906-1909 1ST Provisional Regiment, Isthmian Canal Zone, Camp Elliott, Panama; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Summer of 1907 promoted to Sgt. 1910-1911 – Marine Barracks, Boston. 1912-1913 MB Puget Sound, Washington and MB Sitka Alaska. 1914- Mexico Campaign via USS South Dakota: Vera Cruz, Mexico as Joseph Pendleton’s clerk in the Regimental Headquarters, Field and Staff 4th Marine Regiment. 1915- Promoted to 1st Sergeant. Field and Staff 4th Marine Regiment. 1916- USS Wyoming, USS Yorktown, Mexico and Nicaragua. 1917-1921- US Naval Prison, Recruit Depot, Supply Detachment, Marine Barracks, and Rifle Range Detachment Mare Island, Ca; Promoted Marine Gunner in Feb 1919. 1922-1924 42nd Company MB Naval Station Guam. 1925-1929 87th Company, Signal Battalion, 10th Regiment HQ, 5th Regiment HQ, 1st Marine Aviation Group, Marine Barracks Quantico, VA. 1929 - Hq and Hq Company, First Battalion, 11th Regiment, San Albino, Nicaragua; 77th Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, 2nd Brigade Ocotal, Nicaragua. 1930 - Nicaraguan National Guard Detachment, Managua, Nicaragua; Electoral Detachment, Second Brigade, Marine Corps, Managua, Nicaragua. 1931- Retired as Chief Marine Gunner, after 31 years of service at Marine Barracks Navy Yard League Island, Philadelphia. Died in 1977, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Size: 6-7/8
Year: 1922-1930
Price: $SOLD
Item # 005
Title: 1935 "DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR" QUAKER OATS GIVEAWAY EGA
Description: This is a 1935 Quaker Oats giveaway promotion for the James Cagney film "Devil Dogs of the Air". Great brassy age has turned red.
Size: 1-3/8"
Year: 1935
Price: $SOLD
Worthy of more research!
Item # 100
Title: 1904 PATTERN ENLISTED FULL DRESS SERGEANT'S UNIFORM
Description: A nice original 1904 pattern enlisted man's full dress uniform with Sergeant rank and one hash mark for 4 years service. Coat is in excellent condition for this being 115 years old. Has "QUARTERMASTER DEPT US MARINE CORPS 1905-1906" and size stamp to the inside left sleeve. Only one moth nip to rear, some light tracking that can only be seen under flash photography. The right sleeve has torn away for a portion on the inside liner. The original leather neck closure is partially there. This is an actual worn tunic, you will see so many of these put together.
Size: 1L
Year: 1905-1906
Price:SOLD
Item # 140
Title: WW1 ERA USMC PAYMASTER RIBBONED SILK AND WOOL DRESS CHEVRON SEAM TO SEAM 8" WIDE
Description: "Seam to seam" style chevron for an enlisted USMC Paymaster.
Size: 8"wide
Year: 1912-1922
Price:$SOLD
Item # 064
Title: 1892 ENLISTED CORK HELMET EGA
Description: This is an original 1892 pattern enlisted EGA for the cork and cloth covered felt helmet. The anchor stock is broken off and missing (damaged).
Size: 3-1/2"
Year: 1892
Price: $SOLD
Item # 037
Title: WW1 2ND DIVISION AEF BOOKLET PRINTED DURING OCCUPATION OF GERMANY
Description: An original booklet on the 2nd Division, honoring their accomplishments during the Great War through General Orders, Citations and Commendations. Published in Neuwied, Germany in February of 1919 for troops of the 2nd Division and its Marines. 31 pages. An exceptional copy with light handling wear and age toning..
Size: 5-5/8" x 8-3/4"
Year: 1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 060
Title: USMC HOLCOMB TROPHY SHOOTING BADGE
Description: The Holcomb Trophy is awarded to the winners of the Western Division Match and is named in honor of the 17th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Thomas Holcomb. Holcomb was a member of the first Marine Corps competitive rifle team and competed in 1901 at Sea Girt, New Jersey. He was the sole military competitor in the Palma Rifle Team and also had the highest score of the U.S., Canadian, and British competitive teams. He became a Distinguished marksman in 1908, and in 1911 he won the National Trophy as a member of the first Marine Corps team. During his term as Commandant, starting in 1936, the Marine Corps had some its strongest teams in national competition. This is an unmarked pin back version. It is not marked but it appears to be 1/10 10k. This is not one of the cheap modern ones or a knock off.
Size: 2-1/4" long by 1-5/8" wide
Year: 1960's-1970's
Price: $SOLD
Item # 44
Title: WWI USMC 5TH REGIMENT PURPLE INDIAN HEAD 2ND DIVISION PATCH 8TH MACHINE GUN COMPANY
Description: Probably the hardest USMC WW1 patch to obtain is the 8th MG Company. Patch is purple velvet with hand done multi-piece Indian on white linen star. Back is also linen backed. Has been worn and uniform removed. A stunning patch.
Size: 3-3/4"
Year: 1918-1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 135
Title: 1915 NAMED AND ENGRAVED STERLING USMC MARKSMAN SHOOTING AWARD BAR
Description: An award bar issued in engraved on the rear "JAMES MADDEN 1915". Unmarked, but is made of sterling silver. These engraved bars are very collectible and popular.
Size: 2-1/4"
Year: 1915
Price: $SOLD
Item # 35
Title: WW1 ERA STUDIO PHOTO OF US MARINE USMC OFFICER, VETERAN OF FRANCE IN SERVICE UNIFORM, CAP AND SWORD
Description: A wonderful studio shot of a handsome unidentified WW1 Marine officer in his service uniform and cap with two overseas stripes on his forearm for service in France. It is rare to find such well posed uniform shots, cover on, sword on, etc. Since he has no ribbons, I am assuming this was taken upon his return to America in 1919.
Size: 10-1/2" x 7-3/4"
Year: 1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 39
Title: LATE 1920's 1930's ERA USMC PRIVATE PURCHASE "MADE IN ENGLAND" SERVICE EGA COLLAR INSIGNIA SET, MADE BY J.R. GAUNT
Description: Worn in the era of and commonly referred to as "China Marine" insignia, these insignia were actually worn world wide and the droop wing eagle was adopted in 1925 by the Marine Corps as its standard insignia. It met with criticism for its gooney bird appearance and was ordered changed by the Commandant in 1936. These are issue service examples great detail and are marked "MADE IN ENGLAND" to the rear. The USMC Quartermaster was chastised by Congress for buying emblems that were made overseas, J.R. Gaunt had won this contract due their having New York offices and having the emblems imported. They are scarce and getting harder to find.
Size: 1"
Year: 1928-1936
Price: $SOLD
Item # 087
Title: 1920'S ERA SERVICE HAT EGA TRENCHED INSIGNIA
Description: 1920's era USMC enlisted man's hat device where the continents have had the paint removed to show contrast from the rest of the darkened insignia. This modification has been dubbed "trenching".
Size: 1-1/2"
Year: 1920-1930
Price:SOLD
Item # 081
Title: IDENTIFIED WW1 USMC 5TH BRIGADE UNIFORM AND ENGRAVED MEDALS
Description: A nice WW1 USMC uniform and identified medals for a Marine that served with the 3rd Battalion, 13th Regiment, 5th Brigade, American Expeditionary Forces, France. Frank Isaac Durie, enlisted in July 1917 and did his initial training at Paris Island. He was then sent to the Dominican Republic with the 2nd Brigade in late 1917 and early 1918. He came back to Quantico in July and attended NCO school by August 1918 where he was promoted to Corporal and was assigned to the 13th Regiment who was setting sail for France. He landed in France in September 1918 and remained at Camp Pontanezen, Brest, France for the majority of the war, filling rear echelon and supply duties in France. Durie remained a member of 3rd Battalion, 13th Regiment until the Regiment's return to Hampton Roads, Virginia in August 1919. The set is in great condition with a nice set of matched bronze EGA collar discs, his medals and rifle qualification bar. The WW1 victory medal is handsomely engraved (rare to find them engraved, as it was done privately) on the rim edge with "CPL F I DURIE, U.S.M.C.". The New Jersey state service medal is also engraved with his name "F. I. DURIE". The Good Conduct Medal is edge numbered "30294" and totally appropriate for a 1917 enlistee. The trousers are the harder to find "jodphur" riding style with US MARINE QUARTERMASTER stamp and with lace up calves. The set displays beautifully with no mothing or damage.
Size: 3M
Year: 1918-1919
Price: $SOLD
Item # 049
Title: WW1 USMC GREEN AND RED MILITARY POLICE ARMBAND
Description: An nice green wool armband with red wool "MP" letters. This armband is finished (stitched). It has one small hole to the lower right edge. A hard to find WW1 Marine Military Police accessory.
Size: 8" wide
Year: 1918
Price: $SOLD
Item # 055
Title: USMC DISTINGUISHED MARKSMAN (RIFLE AND PISTOL) MEDAL AND BADGE LOT
Description: An amazing lot of 5 engraved leg medals, 10k gold distinguished badges, shooting medals, ribbons, expert badge and qual bars, dogtags, medals, and award belt buckles. Two of the leg medals (one rifle and one pistol) are bronze and engraved "CORP, N.D. FOURNIER 1947", two more silver rifle and gold pistol are engraved "SGT, NORMAN D FOURNIER 1948", the last is a gold medal and engraved "1ST LT NORMAN D FOURNIER". The distinguished badges are 1/10 10K. The expert badge qual bars are dated 1949-50-51 and 1952-53-54. Fournier was one of the top shots in the Corps in the late 1940's and went on to be the coach of the Parris Island Rifle Team in the 1950's leading the team to Elliott Trophy wins.
Year: WW2- KOREA
Price: $SOLD
Item # 070
Title: RARE USMC ENLISTED SERVICE DROOP WING HAT EGA STERLING PASQUALE
Description: Considered by some to be the centerpiece of an EGA collection, is the "droop wing" enlisted hat device. It is also often called the "China Marine" EGA by collectors even though it has absolutely nothing to do with the Marines' service in China. It was however worn by Marines during the timeframe that is most associated with the tumultuous events in China during the mid-1930's. Tales from Old Corps Marines claim it was affectionately dubbed the "Gooney Bird", the bird that inhabited Wake Island. Documents within the Marine Quartermaster files show that the official Marine insignia was changed in 1925 to an EGA with down turned wings. For issuance to enlisted Marines, the Marine Quartermaster Department contracted for down turned winged collar devices around 1928, but held off on ever contracting hat devices for issue. Makers were confused by the Corps' issuing droop wing collar devices along with the older style hat device and records show that they even asked repeatedly for guidance from the Quartermaster on the official insignia so that they may retool their stamping dies for the private market. A handful of makers did so (most likely around 1932 based off of photographic evidence), and sold the larger hat devices on the private purchase market. As it turned out, the down turned wing insignia was not favored by many senior Marines, including the Commandant. In 1936, the official insignia was changed back to one that more resembled the WW1 insignia and the hat devices saw limited sales. Today it remains one of the most sought after devices by collectors. The service version is far more scarce, and I have only see a "Pasquale" marked service device. This one here being the second one I have ever owned. It is marked "STERLING PASQUALE" on the rear of the eagle. In my experience, while the dress ones are hard to find, you will see 20 dress for every 1 of the service versions.
Size: 1-1/2"
Year: 1932-1936
Price: $SOLD