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ORIGINAL EARLY 1920’S UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS HAITIAN GENDAMARIE EXPERT TIREUR BADGE, PIN-BACK W/ LOCKING CATCH. MEYER INC NEW YORK + SHIELDS. ORIGINAL EARLY 1920’S UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS HAITIAN GENDAMARIE TIREUR 2ÈME CLASSE BADGE, PIN-BACK W/ LOCKING CATCH. MEYER INC NEW YORK + SHIELD. Soon after the landing of the U. Marines in Hayti, in August 1915, it became apparent that the existing police and military forces of Hayti were in need of a complete reorganization. With this in view, steps were taken towards the institution of a Haytian Military Police organization which would take the place of all the existing military and police forces of the Republic. This idea met with the favor of the Haytian and the United States governments and on September 16, 1919, a Treaty was signed between the two powers which among other agreements stipulated that a Gendarmerie should be organized which should take over all the military and police activities of Hayti. The enlisted men of this organization were to be Haytians and the officers to be Americans until such a time as qualified Haytians could be found to take the places of these latter. With the exeption of the senior grades, practically all the officers were selected from the ranks of the Marine Corps. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!

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The small lot of marksman badges consist of three pieces; Sharpshooter Shooting Badge with 1913 Re-qualification bar, Expert Rifleman Badge and another re-qualification bar for 1914, which this unnamed soldier never placed on the badge. The pieces are not marked on the back and all three have varying wear, scuffing and patina. Probably made at Rock Island Arsenal? The Sharpshooter Badge has an open catch and the pin moves to a 90° angle with ease. The Expert Rifleman badge has an open catch, the pin moves freely to an approx. Sharpshooter badge measures approx. 2 1/8? X 1 13/16? ; Expert Rifleman badge measures approx. 1 9/16? X 2? ; 1914 bar measures approx. The box is un-military related, just a convenient handy container. View all photos for condition, wear and use.

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For your consideration is this 1930’s to WW2 U. Marine Corps Pistol Expert shooting badge made in Silver by Bailey Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia, PA. The detail and craftsmanship of this Pistol Expert badge has no equal – I’ve owned all known varieties at one point, and this one by BB&B takes the cake. See our high-resolution pictures for fine detail work on the pistols and wreath especially. This piece is in exceptional original condition as shown. Please see our other listings for other rare shooting badges and pins. Please see our other listings, and check back often as we typically list 30-50 high-end estate items each week with No Reserve!

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I’ve collected USMC shooting badges for decades and have never seen another BB&B second pattern (1915 to present) expert badge. I’ve owned several BB&B rifle expert badges, and several BB&B “colt” (pre 1915) pistol badges, but cannot even find record of another of these online.

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This badge has some wear from normal use. It is approximately 2″ x 4″. (see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bigmac1960″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, Gambia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Poland, Oman, Suriname, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Argentina, Guinea-Bissau, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Bhutan, Senegal, Togo, Ireland, Qatar, Burundi, Netherlands, Iraq, Slovakia, Slovenia, Equatorial Guinea, Thailand, Aruba, Sweden, Iceland, Macedonia, Belgium, Israel, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Benin, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Swaziland, Tanzania, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Panama, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, Djibouti, Chile, China, Mali, Botswana, Republic of Croatia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Portugal, Malta, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Cayman Islands, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Cyprus, Seychelles, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Australia, Austria, Sri Lanka, Gabon Republic, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kiribati, Turkmenistan, Grenada, Greece, Haiti, Greenland, Yemen, Afghanistan, Montenegro, Mongolia, Nepal, Bahamas, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Angola, Western Samoa, France, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Denmark, Guatemala, Solomon Islands, Vatican City State, Sierra Leone, Nauru, Anguilla, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Guyana, Azerbaijan Republic, Macau, Georgia, Tonga, San Marino, Eritrea, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Morocco, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mauritania, Belize, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Western Sahara, Colombia, Spain, Estonia, Bermuda, Montserrat, Zambia, South Korea, Vanuatu, Ecuador, Albania, Ethiopia, Monaco, Niger, Laos, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Moldova, Madagascar, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Lebanon, Liberia, Bolivia, Maldives, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Nigeria, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Jordan, Guinea, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, Chad, Andorra, Romania, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Lithuania, Trinidad and Tobago, Malawi, Nicaragua, Finland, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Uganda, Brazil, Turkey, Tuvalu, Germany, Egypt, Latvia, Jamaica, Niue, South Africa, Brunei Darussalam, Honduras.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38

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This badge has some wear from normal use. It is approximately 2″ x 4″. (see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bigmac1960″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38

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A beautifully made, large size Massachusetts National Guard Expert Marksmanship medal of unmarked silver, with gold lettering and emblems. One bar dated 1902, EXPERT. No name associated with this medal. Medal measures 2.25 inches in length. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bertjilly” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Year: 1902
• Subject: US National Guard Rifle Team
• Details: Original
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original

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A beautifully made, large size Massachusetts National Guard Expert Marksmanship medal of unmarked silver, with gold lettering and emblems. One bar dated 1902, EXPERT. No name associated with this medal. Medal measures 2.25 inches in length. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bertjilly” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Year: 1902
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Subject: US National Guard Rifle Team
• Details: Original

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For your consideration is this WWI Era U. Marine Corps Pistol Expert shooting badge made in Silver by Bailey Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia, PA. I’ve collected USMC shooting badges for decades and have never seen another BB&B second pattern (1915 to present) expert badge. I’ve owned several BB&B rifle expert badges, and several BB&B “colt” (pre 1915) pistol badges, but cannot even find record of another of these online. The ladder bar is not likely a BB&B made item, although very fine in its own right and also made of Sterling. The detail and craftsmanship of this Pistol Expert badge has no equal – I’ve owned all known varieties at one point, and this one takes the cake. See our high-resolution pictures for fine detail work on the pistols and wreath especially. This piece is in exceptional original condition as shown. Please see our other listings for other rare shooting badges and pins. Please see our other listings, and check back often as we typically list 30-50 high-end estate items each week with No Reserve! The item “Rare WWI Bailey Banks & Biddle U. S. Marine Corps Pistol Expert Badge China Era” is in sale since Tuesday, November 30, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “tommy!” and is located in Charleston, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Pre & WWI – 1916-20 USMC Named Ellis R Lincoln Dated Good Conduct medal number 12055 WW1 Victory Medal Sharpshooter Badge dated 1916 Expert rifle Badge dated 1918 Condition is “Used”. The item “Pre & WWI 1916-20 USMC Named Dated Good Conduct Victory Medals Expert Badges” is in sale since Friday, May 7, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “frfa_488″ and is located in Lucerne Valley, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

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