Uniform is named and dated to Lieutenant General Thomas E. Includes coat and Sam Brown belt. The coat is is in museum quality condition with no moth nips or stains. The belt is soft and pliable. EGA’s are perfect matches with one being repaired to pin back. EGA’s are marked Gemsco. Also included are 2 Ww2 original photos of the General. Picture frame and mannequin not included. Here is a summary from his Wikipedia page. Thomas Eugene Bourke (May 5, 1896 January 9, 1978) was a United States Marine Corps general who, during World War II, commanded Marine artillery units at the Battle of Guadalcanal, Tarawa and Leyte. At the end of World War II, he commanded the 5th Marine Division in the occupation of Japan, and the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific BiographyEdit Bourke was a native of Robinson, Maryland, and a graduate of St. Johns College, Annapolis, Maryland. He was commissioned in 1917 after service in the Maryland National Guard along the Mexican border. While en route to Santo Domingo for his first tour, he and 50 recruits were diverted to St. Croix, becoming the first U. Troops to land on what had just become the American Virgin Islands. Post-World War I tours included service at Quantico, Parris Island, San Diego, and Headquarters Marine Corps. He also served at Pearl Harbor; was commanding officer of the Legation Guard in Managua, Nicaragua; saw sea duty on board the battleshipUSS West Virginia (BB-48); and commanded the 10th Marine Regiment. Following the Guadalcanal and Tarawa campaigns, General Bourke was assigned as the V Amphibious Corps artillery officer for the invasion of Saipan. He next trained combined Army-Marine artillery units for the XXIV Army Corps, then preparing for the Leyte operation. With Leyte secured, he assumed command of the 5th Marine Division which was planning for the invasion of Japan. With disbandment of the 5th Marine Division, General Bourke became Deputy Commander and Inspector General of Fleet Marine Force Pacific. Bourke retired from the Marine Corps in 1946 with a rank of Lieutenant General. General Bourke died in 1978. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The item “USMC Officers Uniform Named and Dated General. WW1 to WW2″ is in sale since Sunday, February 26, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “2fast4gas” and is located in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
This is a very nice example of a beautiful high ranking Japanese Army General Officer Dress Parade Sword that dates from the World War II Era. It is mounted with a lovely machine made blade that measures 29 1/8 inches in length which has survived in very nice original condition with just some minor surface blemishes. The outstanding guard wears an intricately detailed backstrap which includes sakura blossoms and frames a vibrant, colorful hilt with its twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. The plated metal scabbard has some minor flaking as well as a few small tiny dings, nevertheless does remain in very good serviceable condition. Overall measuring 35 3/4 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE GENERAL OFFICER DRESS SWORD” is in sale since Tuesday, February 21, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a very nice example of a beautiful high ranking Japanese Army General Officer Dress Parade Sword that dates from the World War II Era. It is mounted with a lovely machine made blade that measures 29 1/8 inches in length which has survived in very nice original condition with just some minor surface blemishes. The outstanding guard wears an intricately detailed backstrap which includes sakura blossoms and frames a vibrant, colorful hilt with its twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. The plated metal scabbard has some minor flaking as well as a few small tiny dings, nevertheless does remain in very good serviceable condition. Overall measuring 35 3/4 inches in length. P> Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE GENERAL OFFICER DRESS SWORD” is in sale since Sunday, January 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a very nice example of a beautiful high ranking Japanese Army General Officer Dress Parade Sword that dates from the World War II Era. It is mounted with a lovely machine made blade that measures 29 1/8 inches in length which has survived in very nice original condition with just some minor surface blemishes. The outstanding guard wears an intricately detailed backstrap which includes sakura blossoms and frames a vibrant, colorful hilt with its twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. The plated metal scabbard has some minor flaking as well as a few small tiny dings, nevertheless does remain in very good serviceable condition. Overall measuring 35 3/4 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE GENERAL OFFICER DRESS SWORD” is in sale since Friday, December 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a fabulous example of a Chinese Nationalist General Army Officer Sword which dates from the early 20th Century, and is very rare and seldom ever found in any condition. It is mounted with an INSIGNIFICANT blade that measures 29 inches in length that although has a bit of flaking to its plating, does remain in good condition. The impressive gilded guard is intricately detailed with high relief and engravings and has survived in very nice condition, continuing to wear most of its bright gold wash. The faux shell hilt also remains very nice with just one small chip near the pommel nevertheless does remain tightly in place and with all the twisted wire wrap still nicely secure. The plated metal scabbard is lightly scuffed however all the beautiful gilded fittings remain bright and nice in their condition and include the presentation which is engraved along the top edge of the top fitting. Truly a rare and desirable find! Overall measuring 38 inches in length. TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE CHINESE NATIONALIST GENERAL OFFICER SWORD With PRESENTATION” is in sale since Tuesday, November 15, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Very Rare Antique Chinese Republic Army Officer General? The sword is made in the style of the Japanese Meiji Period Officer’s Kyu-gunto Katana sword, with a large solid brass D shaped guard, decorated in inner side with two crossed National Flags of the Republic of China, a Five bar – coloured flag. Please see the links below. The brass back-strap with an integral helmet formed pommel stamped on the top with 98, is engraved with Iron Blood 18-Star of Wuchang Uprising, flanked by 4 five pointed stars, possibly the rank of the Superior General First Class of the Chinese Army YjÃshangjià ng. But we are not assured, amidst the floral garlands also adorned with 4 five pointed stars. For the ranks of Chinese army please see the link below. The wooden grip is covered in Ray skin and wrapped in twisted and straight brass wire, brass ring with the button to release the locking mechanism that holds the scabbard to the hilt, stamped with 98. The slightly curved, long and sturdy, steel blade in the form of Japanese Katana blade (possibly an original Japanese blade) is chrome or nickel plated, but still sharp. The steel scabbard, with wood insert, original to the sword, with single suspension ring is stamped on the mouth, and the shoe with 178. Most of the Chinese republic dress swords are with a crudely made brass hilt and poor quality tiny blades. This particular sword which we are offering for sale is with a superb quality hilt and strong katana type blade which is fairly scarce and unique. We were not able to find another sword of comparable quality in any of the references, including the internet sources. Possibly this is the only example of this rare sword known to exist, and this may be the only chance in life to acquire such an authentic, unique example, of Chinese sword. CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, Showing the wear and the usage. The nickel or chrome plating on the steel blade slightly worn with some light surface staining, the tip with a small nick. The brass hilt with remains of the silver color plating. So it is possible that the brass hilt was plated, or just highlighted by silver, nickel, or chrome plating. The steel scabbard with surface rust, and one minor dent on the spine. The Blade and the scabbard can be easily cleaned, but we left the sword in untouched condition, as it was found. MEASUREMENTS (approximately): The overall length in the scabbard is: 96.5 cm (37.99 inches). The overall length of the sword without the scabbard: 89 cm (35.04 inches). The overall length of the blade 73 cm (28.74 inches). The width of the blade: 2.8 cm (1.1 inches). The spine thickness of the blade: 8 mm (0.31 inches). In the Country in which you live. All items are guaranteed to be authentic antiques, and not reproductions. All our artifacts are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Our business HUNDRED & ONE ANTIQUES is based on a long family tradition of collecting fine European and Oriental Antiques and Art, with a special interest in Antique Arms and Armour. We have been involved in antique trading since 1970. Hundred and One Antiques. Get Images that Make Supersized Seem Small. Auctiva’s Listing Templates improve your auctions in minutes. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. The item “Very Rare Antique Chinese Republic Army Officer General Sword 1912-1928″ is in sale since Monday, October 31, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Swords”. The seller is “eclecticmuseum” and is located in Ontario, Canada. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Chinese Republic Army Officer General ? Sword
- Age: 1912-1928
- Region of Origin: China
- Original/Reproduction: Original
Really nice Art Deco design, marked 1931. The item “Medical officers dress dagger Pre World War II. Knife Red Cross Surgeon General” is in sale since Thursday, September 08, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “euro-militaire-1″ and is located in Budapest, Hungary. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Hungary
Italian milizia dagger for general. In very good conditions. The blade it is no perfect (please see pictures). The item “Italian milizia dagger general mvsn pnf knife ww2 aoi italy” is in sale since Friday, April 22, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mitomane46″ and is located in Castel Madama. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Revers with number 485. Maker by Jerzy Michrowski, Warszawa, Wesolowski Catalog-900. The item “Poland polish badge General Staff of the Polish Army 1918-1921, numered” is in sale since Wednesday, April 27, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “ludwigsburger42″ and is located in Ludwigsburg. This item can be shipped worldwide.
#356 POLAND POLISH GENERAL STAFF BADGE, sterling, screw back disk to maker, very rare. The item “#356 POLAND POLISH GENERAL STAFF BADGE, 1920s, sterling, very rare” is in sale since Sunday, March 27, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country//Region of Manufacture: Poland