An original silver gelatin photograph circa 1934 of Peking and Shanghai Marines and other members of International Legations (British, French and Italian). Third from the right (lower right) is the post adjutant and morale officer of Headquarters Detachment, American Legation, Peking, China, Evans F. Seen wearing the Navy Cross for his actions in Nicaragua in 1930. In 1942, he and his “Raiders” were on Makin Island (second Navy Cross) and was later leading the famed “Long Patrol” on Guadalcanal. Carlson is arguably the father of Marine Special Operations. Photo appears to be the participants of the International Small Bore Rifle Competition and what looks like the international commanders. Rixey, the Legation Commanding Officer is center, behind the Johnson Trophy. Here is where Carlson studied the Chinese language, he would return in 1937 and study Chinese guerrilla tactics and the Japanese and where was born the term “Gung-ho” that he used as the Raiders motto. A rare photo of a very famous Marine officer. Measures 8-3/8″ x 6-1/2″. Combined invoice will be sent at auctions end.
This set of wings has some wear from normal use. They are stamped with a hallmark, but I don’t know who the maker is. (Please see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. Most items not sent internationally.
STERLING SILVER EGA USMC. This EGA has some light wear from normal use. It has not been cleaned and have tarnish. The word STERLING is partially worn off from polishing. I don’t see a maker’s name. (Please see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. Most items not sent internationally.
GENERAL JOHN A LEJEUNE U. This photo has some wear from normal use. There are stamps and typed text on the back. The photo is approx. 6 1/2 across x approx. (see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly.
GENERAL JOHN A LEJEUNE U. This photo has some wear from normal use. There is a small spot of missing paper at the top and some pinholes. There are stamps and pencil writing on the back. The photo is approx. 7 1/4 across x approx. (see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly.
Rare interwar USMC 2nd pattern department device for warrant officers working in the Paymasters department. First seen in the 1929 USMC uniform regulations.
GENERAL JOHN A LEJEUNE U. This photo has some wear from normal use. There is a small spot of paper loss at the top. There are stamps and typed text on the back. The photo is approx. 10 1/4 across x approx. (see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly.
ORIGINAL 1920’S UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ENLISTED EAGLE GLOBE ANCHOR HAT/CAP INSIGNIA, SCREW-BACK. The Globe-and-Anchor Cap Device is worn on the cap of the Marine Corps dress uniform. The globe on the U. Marine emblem signifies continuing historical service in any part of the world. The eagle represents the United States. The anchor, which dates back to the founding of the Corps in 1775, acknowledges the naval tradition of the Marines and their continual service under the command of the Department of the Navy. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
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.
LARGE 1-7/8 INCH SIZE 1920’S UNITED STATES ARMY & MARINE CORPS COLONEL EAGLES SHOULDER INSIGNIA, PIN-BACK W/ OPEN “C” CATCH. The insignia for a colonel is a silver eagle which is a stylized representation of the eagle dominating the Great Seal of the United States (which is the coat of arms of the United States). As on the Great Seal, the eagle has a U. Shield superimposed on its chest and is holding an olive branch and bundle of arrows in its talons. However, in simplification of the Great Seal image, the insignia lacks the scroll in the eagle’s mouth and the rosette above its head. On the Great Seal, the olive branch is always clutched in the eagle’s right-side talons, while the bundle of arrows is always clutched in the left-side talons. The head of the eagle faces towards the olive branch, rather than the arrows, advocating peace rather than war. As a result, the head of the eagle always faces towards the viewer’s left. Some colonel eagles from the 1920s to the 1950s faced the arrows, though this is no longer done. The full-sized colonel eagle is exactly two inches in diameter from the tips of each wing. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!