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.
The jacket is named to Corporal Joseph F. He joined the U. Marine Corps in 1923 and served as a sea going marine on several battleships and spent time with the 3rd and 4th Marines. Quigley was discharged in 1930. The jacket is in very good condition. There’s a little fading and there’s one small hole behind the neck area. There seems to be a couple of water stains to the bottom area, shown in photos. Jacket is very small in size. One of the Corporal patches has some moth damage. I added the EGAs to complete the jacket, and will be included. The EGAs are bronze and are the correct period and issue for the jacket. Feel free to ask questions or request more photos. The item “Post-WW1 issued USMC Pattern 1912 Summer cotton jacket ID’d with 1920s collar EGAs” is in sale since Sunday, October 31, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “wadreynold-0″ and is located in Shirley, Arkansas. This item can be shipped to United States.
I will be posting the cover ega separately. The insignia are a lifelong match set of Officer dress collar EGAs that has its original patina and is in excellent condition. I added them to the epaulettes. Original early insignia and epaulettes are not easy to find. Perfect edition for any USMC collection. Please look at the pictures and ask questions. The item “USMC WW1 Era Officer Dress Epaulettes With Gemsco Marked Egas” is in sale since Sunday, April 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “1hardcorps6″ and is located in APO, Armed Forces Europe, The Middle East, & . This item can be shipped to United States.
Original early insignia are not easy to find. Perfect insignia for any ww1 USMC collection. Please look at the pictures and ask questions. The item “USMC WW1 Era Gemsco Marked Match Set Of Officers Dress Egas” is in sale since Sunday, April 01, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “1hardcorps6″ and is located in APO, Armed Forces Europe, The Middle East, & . This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.
Lot includes 5 medals a pot metal sharpshooter badge and two M37 collar EGAs. The Expeditionary medal and Yangzee medal are all rim numbered. The Good Conduct is period engraved for his third enlistment and the fourth enlistment bar is engraved with medal number and dates. He has service in China from March 1927 to December 1931. The item “USMC Medal Grouping EGAs Shooting Badge” is in sale since Sunday, January 07, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “stucky151″ and is located in Montrose, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States.
Lot includes 5 medals a pot metal sharpshooter badge and two M37 collar EGAs. The Expeditionary medal and Yangzee medal are all rim numbered. The Good Conduct is period engraved for his third enlistment and the fourth enlistment bar is engraved with medal number and dates. He has service in China from March 1927 to December 1931. The item “USMC Medal Grouping EGAs Shooting Badge” is in sale since Thursday, September 28, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “stucky151″ and is located in Montrose, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States.
