Original late 1920’s USMC officer photo of Captain Walter Sweet, 8″ x 10″. Sweet (as a Gunnery Sergeant) was awarded the Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross for actions with the 16th Company, 5th Marine Regiment at Chateau-Thierry for taking out two machineguns and a mortar nest. He was also awarded 3 Silver Star Citations and the French Croix de Guerre. He is seen with his award ribbons, droop wing EGAs, French fourragere, and shooting badges. He enlisted in 1911 and was a veteran of many Banana Wars.. He served nearly 28 years. Please pay upon receipt of invoice.
POST-WW1 GERMAN GARDE KAVALLERIE SCHUTZEN DIVISION 1920 ID’d PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC. POST-WW1 GERMAN GARDE, KAVALLERIE, SCHUTZEN, DIVISION 1920 G. SIX POST-WW1 GERMAN ” G ARDE, K AVALLERIE, S CHUTZEN, D IVISION ” G. OFFICERS FROM CHARLOTTENBURG (BERLIN) POSE IN THEIR REICHSWEHR UNIFORMS WITH VARIOUS BADGES. Ie; BALTIC CROSSES, WW1 WOUND BADGES, MARKSMANSHIP LANYARDS, IRON CROSS RIBBON AND RIBBON BAR. EACH SITTER IS PERIOD ID’d ON THE REVERSE. IN OLD GERMAN SCRIPT AND DATED. VERY SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY GOOD CONTRAST. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION OR A COPY.
Id’d Civil War Photos Memoir, Documents, New Hampshire Autographed Biography from Daughter Very Extensive lot Family archive of Albert Henry Clay Jewett New Hampshire, Washington, D. Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. (1) half plate tintype of Jewett standing, uniform includes officer epaulettes; (1) quarter plate tintype of Jewett from waist up, his uniform includes kepi and officer epaulettes; (1) albumen head shot of Jewett, the collar of his uniform is visible; (1) certificate appointing Jewett a Second Lieutenant effective November 5, 1862 signed by Nathaniel S. Austin, 1944 (Grace, his daughter) one signed at the at the interior by Grace, the book being a autobiographical sketch of Jewett’s war experience, the front piece and dust cover a photo picture of Jewett and his sword; (1) 1892 letter from the State of New Hampshire, Adjutant-General’s office reciting the Revolutionary War record of Jewett’s grandfather’ (1) tintype, 1/16 plate size likeness of a woman believed to be Jewett’s wife or lady friend, marked in ink Picture rec’d in service about 1862 or 1863 from TJ? Really so much stuff, not all civil war, but all connected to the family.
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.
Rare China Marine Mess Sergeant’s Tunic – ID’d, circa 1930’s. This tunic is from a grouping of Thomas’s other uniforms, in another collection that is currently not for sale. This is how we have been able to identify this item to Sgt. Thomas, as this item is not individually marked itself. Overall in nice condition, with no areas of mothing and discoloration. One the back of the right sleeve, along the seam, there is a black substance that has stained approx. A 7 long section along the sleeve. There is wear throughout due to use by Thomas. On both sleeves the Mess Sergeant Rank is machine sewn on. Very nice Eagle, Globe and Anchors on both lapels with wear, toning and patina on both. Coat, shoulder and pocket buttons are have similar wear and scuffing with tight stitching on all. The only marking inside the tunic is the number “590” in the center near the collar. Shoulder to Shoulder – 18. Armpit to Cuff – 17. Bottom of Collar to Bottom of Tunic – 29.5. Reference pictures for detail and quality. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Rare China Marine Mess Sergeant’s Tunic ID’d” is in sale since Monday, October 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “jimmtn” and is located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Mexico, Norway, Ukraine, Croatia.
Identified 1930’s Field Grade Artillery Officer’s Visor Cap. The cap has a stamp in red ink on the inside indicating it belonged to Robert Borrell Sr. The cap is a 7-1/4″ in size and has the maker’s marks inside the cover, “B. The sweatband is coming undone slightly near the id’d stamp only, the bullion on the visor has a dark tone and has a few loose strings. There is slight mothing on the top of the cap and the artillery band has slight discoloration due to age of the cap. Reference pictures for details and quality. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “ID’d 1930’s Field Grade Artillery Officer’s Visor Cap” is in sale since Tuesday, August 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “jimmtn” and is located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Mexico, Norway, Ukraine, Croatia.
Here is a wonderful WW1 USMC painted helmet. ID’d to Thomas E. Lee who was a member of the 69th Guard Company, 11th Regiment, 5th Marine Brigade, AEF. He was at Camp Pontanezen, France from what I can tell. Stunning color artwork with crossed American and French flag, large EGA to front along with German style tortoiseshell camo design. This is 100% guaranteed to be real, and is one of the most attractive Marine Corps painted helmets we have ever seen. It is pictured in full color in Alec Tulkoff’s wonderful book: Equipping the Corps. It really is a centerpiece in any USMC or Great War helmet collection. Never before offered on the open militaria market. The item “Stunning WW1 USMC Trench Art Painted AEF Helmet ID’d to Marine EGA artwork” is in sale since Friday, March 16, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Hats & Helmets”. The seller is “texasaggiegirl00″ and is located in Loomis, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
This week, I will be listing a Wonderful Collection of Military Memorabilia and Vintage Clothing. This is a Fantastic, Very Rare, Early US Marine Corps officer’s military formal mess dress blue uniform. This wonderful Old piece has a Great, Vintage design, with USMC buttons & ornate Gold Bullion embroidery, is made of Wool, marked “The Horstmann Uniform Company – Philadelphia”, ID’d David F. O’Neill, USNA, dated 1927, is. An Original, Vintage example and Rare to Find. This includes the coat/jacket/tunic and Button-Fly pants/trousers. Marked Size, but the jacket actually measures approx. 19″ from armpit to armpit and 21″ from top to bottom, with 32″ x 30″ pants. This appears to be in Very Good, Crisp condition, with No Mothing. #2595 – 4.5. David Frederick O’Neill enter served as a Naval Aviator during World War II and retired a Major General in 1958. The item “-Amazing- 1927 -US Marine Corps- Vintage Officer’s ID’d Mess Dress Blue Uniform” is in sale since Monday, March 07, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “beckyjoyner315″ and is located in Ilion, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States