M1920 USMC Dress EGA Collar Set Marine Corps
From the well documented collection of author and publisher James Phillips shown in numerous publications. Will be listing over 250 hard to find and rare emblems.
From the well documented collection of author and publisher James Phillips shown in numerous publications. Will be listing over 250 hard to find and rare emblems.
USMC Photo WW1 Marine Officer 6th MG Bn Navy Cross DSC 2xSS 2xPH EGAs Uniform
Original early 1930’s photograph of Captain George Bowers, USMC. As a 2nd Lt in WW1, Bowers was awarded the Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross for action at Thiacourt, France in 1918 while with the 81st Company, 6th MG Battalion. He was also awarded two Silver Stars, two Purple Hearts and three French Croix de guerre Medals. He earned a battlefield commission and was a “Mustang” Marine. He also served in Haiti and the USS Arizona. He is shown in his dress blue uniform and cap with Sam Browne sword belt, EGAs and ribbons denoting his heroism and awards. 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A. Date of Action: September 15, 1918. The Navy Cross is presented to George Bower, Second Lieutenant, U. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A. In action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Aiding an infantry platoon, which had been forced to withdraw because of heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieutenant Bower, while suffering from severe wounds, kept his guns in position, consolidating his location, and preventing the danger of an enemy counterattack. Born: at Torresdale, Pennsylvania. Home Town: Torresdale, Pennsylvania. Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action). This photo was submitted by him and was removed at some point from his file. Marines were required to submit a photo for the next rank and have their name on the back. I believe it is his printing. Others that I have are signed, but he chose to print. Small piece of tape to the upper left corner. Measures 4″ x 3″. Please pay upon receipt of invoice.
M1930 USMC Dress EGA Droop Wing Collar Marine Corps
From the well documented collection of author and publisher James Phillips shown in numerous publications. Will be listing over 250 hard to find and rare emblems.
Usmc Wwi & 2nd Nicaraguan Medals
USMC WWI & 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medals with scarce Nicaraguan Order of Merit. France bar on the WWI Victory Medal. The USMC 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medal is marked Medallic Arts on the edge. None of the medals are as are numbered. These Nicaraguan Order of Merit awards are fairly rare and seldom offered for sale. The Nicaraguan Order of Merit ribbon is a replacement and there is no brooch. Any type of brooch could be easily added. This medal displays very well.
M1930 USMC Dress EGA Collar Emblems Set Marine Corps
From the well documented collection of author and publisher James Phillips shown in numerous publications. Will be listing over 250 hard to find and rare emblems.
Rare Original Pre Ww2 Usn Usmc Dirigible Balloon Pilot Insignia Wings Pin Back
Great detail, with the full feather wings as in the WW2 period. Full size, not a miniature. Issued starting in 1922 to service members in the United States Navy and United States Marine Corops who received training and qualification as dirigible pilots. The badge first appeared in Navy Uniform Regulations in 1922. _gsrx_vers_468 GS 6.4 (468).
Rare USMC Marine Corps League Early Enamel & Metal Watch Fob Estate Find
Up for sale is this unique old watch fob. This is an early fob, I would guess 1920’s -1930’s. I believe the league started in 1923. I don’t think there arr many of these around. It’s quite nicely made as well. The fob measures approx.
WW1 Collar EGA Insignia USMC Screw Back
World War I matched set EGA collar devices with screw back. The post are good, missing screw.
VINTAGE 1920s USMC 3 PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RANK PATCHES DISPLAY KHAKI GREEN BLUE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PATCH DISPLAY. These patches have some wear from normal use. The patches have not been examined out of the frame. The frame is approximately 19 1/2″ x 5 1/2″. The crossed rifles patches are yellow silk on dark blue, scarlet silk on forestry green kersey, and brown silk on khaki suiting. The patches are approximately 3 1/4″ x 2″. (see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly.
Rare WW1 USMC Marine Officer’s Dress Collar EGA Insignia Device BB&B 14K Gold
A very desirable jeweler made Marine Corp EGA officer’s collar insignia made by Bailey Banks and Biddle of Philadelphia. Marked “BB&B” and “14K” to the back of the anchor. An extremely high quality insignia. Please pay upon receipt of invoice.