Identified 21″ presentation office’s swagger stick to then Colonel Leo “Dutch Hermle, USMC. Hermle is one of the most distinguished Marines of all time. This stick bears the inscription Colonel L. Hermle Garde d’ Haiti 1930-34 engraved on a silver marked band. Hermle as a 2nd Lt was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism at Meuse Argonne, 2 Purple Hearts, and 2 Silver Stars for action in WW1. As a Captain, he served as a Colonel in the Garde d’ Haiti from 1930-34 with Commander roles. He served at Guadalcanal in 1942 with the 2nd Marine Division and would be awarded a Navy Cross for his actions as Assistant Division Commander of the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima in Feb 1945. Please pay upon receipt of invoice.
ORIGINAL PRE WORLD WAR II UNITED STATES ARMY & MARINE CORPS GENERAL STAR SHOULDER INSIGNIA 1 INCH SIZE, PIN-BACK. (1 SET OF 2). In the United States Armed Forces, a brigadier general is a one-star general officer in the United States Army. A brigadier general ranks above a colonel and below a major general. The pay grade of brigadier general is O-7. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
A matched pair of USMC Enlisted Eagle Globe & Anchor Droop Wing’Made in England’ Collar Devices. In very good plus used condition. Some original gilt remains, stabilizing pins removed & has thumb screws. For reference see U. A nice addition to your USMC EGA or China Marine collection. Must be back in my hands 10 days from your receipt of the item. Description and photos speak for the item. I aviation aviator ocs quantico devices collar brass china.
USMC Marine Corps Cap Badge, 1937 pattern, pre ww2 (50 x 35 mm).
WW2 USMC Marine Corps Camp Lejeune HBT Herringbone Twill Ditty Personal Bag BOURGOIN. WW2 USMC Marine Corps Camp Lejeune HBT Herringbone Twill Ditty Bag Personal Type Stenciled with EGA Eagle, Globe, and Anchor with Camp Lejeune and Cotton Tag and Stencil of E L BOURGOIN who was Sergeant Edmond L Bourgoin b. 9 Aug 1899 – d. 6 Jan 1950 had an extensive career in Marine Aviation service from WWI to WWII Era (see screenshots of more than 50 muster rolls available), Good Issued Condition. As Photographed with age as seen (see photos for condition). A Great Candidate for any Collection, War Room, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Rare (Photos 12 – 16 Digital Reference Only) Warrants Further Research. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
Rare interwar USMC 2nd pattern department device for warrant officers working in the Paymasters department. First seen in the 1929 USMC uniform regulations.
1921 USS WYOMING CABINET PHOTO UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. The photo has some wear from normal use. There is writing on the back. 10 across x approx. (see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly.
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Estate sale find, vintage original photo, Patrol Headquarters at Wharf in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, circa 1920’s. The Banana Wars were a series of conflicts that consisted of military occupation, police action, and intervention by the United States in Central America and the Caribbean between the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898 and the inception of the Good Neighbor Policy in 1934. Honduras, where the United Fruit Company and Standard Fruit Company dominated the country’s key banana export sector and associated land holdings and railways, saw insertion of American troops in 1903, 1907, 1911, 1912, 1919, 1924 and 1925. Henry coined the term “Banana republic” in 1904 to describe Honduras. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
A nice USMC Good Conduct Medal group with service in China with the 10th Regiment of Artillery. While stationed at Quantico, he participated in the re-enactment of the Battle of Antietam as an Observer. Included in the group is his USMC Good Conduct Medal, frayed ribbon, engraved’No. There are 9 photos with a USMC observation balloon, on the ground & in the air, a Marine Corps biplane, Marine Corps cannons & a football game between Marines and VMI. Broussard was discharged as a PFC, but held a temporary warrant for Sergeant. While in China he was attached to the 1. A nice addition to your medal or USMC collection of a hard to find group from a Marine who served in Tientsin, China. Must be back in my hands 14 days from your receipt of the item. Description and photos speak for the item. Be sure to check out the photos for condition of the items. NOTE I was mistaken about which Civil War re-enactment they were involved in. Researching, it had to have been the re-enactment of Antietam. The Marines marched from Quantico and camped along the way to participate.