This is the Banana War era summer service khaki United States Marine Corps. Worn by Private Burleigh M. Odum formerly named John M. King who served with the Marine Corps from 27 June 1927 up until his honorable discharge on 6 September 1933. When the USMC muster roles became available, I was pleased to find his history well documented. I have the greatest amount of respect for these men- hence why I collect items that keep their names and their heroics alive. My items were obtained from the family directly or from a collector who obtained it directly from reputable sources. Therefore, other than stating the item is displayed on a size 38 mannequin, I will not give out specific sizes. I do not feel these to be reenactor pieces, nor Halloween costumes. If you are a collector with a mannequin display, I restate that this is displayed on a 38 mannequin- the typical larger size for the Banana War era Marine. The following records are available online via Ancestry. Com’s USMC Muster Rolls. Before purchasing, please feel free to check the records yourself. To expedite the service history, I will touch upon the highlights of his career. A brief service summary is included with this piece. 27 June 1927: D Company, Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. 29 September 1927: Sea School, Norfolk, VA. 12 November 1927: Marine Detachment, USS Lexington CV-2, MEMBER OF FIRST CREW ON LADY LEX! 7 September 1928: Did not rifle qualify on Lexington. November 1928: HQ Company, San Diego. November 1929: Overseas detachment, Shanghai, China. 10 December 1929: USS Helena PG-9 (GUNBOAT) Canton & Castle Peak Bay, China. May 1931: Company M (24th), 3/4 Marines, MCEF, Shanghai, China. November 1931: En route to Naval Hospital, PI via USS Houston. March 1932: Rejoins 4th Marines in Shanghai. September 1932: Mare Island, California (Sick). February 1933: Casual Detail, USS Chaumont AP-5. June 1933: Marine Barracks, Washington DC. 6 September 1936: discharged and awarded good conduct medal – not included. This rare style pattern 1929 summer service blouse and is name stamped to Mr. Odum (BM Odum- name stamped in shoulder of blouse) and displays nicely. It has been stored in a humidity controlled collection for ten years now. The blouse has no odors and is as right as rain. It does show slight toning due to age and has a toning area that goes down the back of one sleeve. The service EGAs on the lapels are matching Pattern 1920 pieces with round roller nuts (one seems to be a replacement roller). This blouse is a scarce piece in its own right as it is a rare Pattern 1929 with its original p1920 EGAs. Given this was a Sea Detachment Marine on board the Lady Lex’s first crew and a Gunboat in China makes it that much more special. If you have any further questions about this item, please let me know. It comes from a smoke free home and was properly stored in a humidity and temperature controlled collection. Thank you for viewing this item and have a wonderful day. The item “Pvt Burleigh M Odum USMC Summer Khaki Coat CHINA USS LEXINGTON 1927-36 US MARINE” is in sale since Wednesday, February 07, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “kens_kicks” and is located in Verona, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.
Up for sale is a beautiful named and dated USMC officer’s mess dress uniform. It comes with complete shoulder boards that have the pinback P1912 EGA’s. The captain’s bars where added for display. Also included is pair of mess dress pants, tuxedo shirt, and vest that I picked up to go along with the display. I also have his service record. Additional information and photos available upon request. Condition: No moth holes Slightly frayed liner All braiding is in super condition Slight stains on the tuxedo shirt No buttons missing. The item “Rare USMC Officer’s Mess Dress Uniform Named 1904-1931 WW1 Nicaragua” is in sale since Sunday, January 28, 2018. 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, 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, 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, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Panama, 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.
Offered is a wonderful, antique, WW1 USMC Officer’s hat device. All original with fowled rope and screw back retaining nut. Perfect to pair with your 1912 Officer’s hat or campaign cover to complete your uniform display. Nice looking original device. Measures approx: 1.5 across. The item “Antique USMC P1914 EGA Officer’s Hat Device” is in sale since Wednesday, December 06, 2017. 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 Nevada City, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Here is a very rare set of dress blues for a USMC private. Both tunic and trousers named to the same Marine, R. Includes a later-issue (“restrike”) Yangtze River Service Medal and an Expert Marksman badge. All original, no alterations. The set does have mothing, so it is not mint. Mothing is concentrated on the read shoulder of the tunic with scattered nips elsewhere, while on the trousers it is in the crotch area witha few elsewhere on the pant legs. The top eye for th ecollar closure is loose but still attached. Colors are still vibrant with no stains or fading. Displays very well, medium size. The item “RARE Named US Marine Corps Dress Blue Uniform 1927-28 with Yangtze Medal USMC” is in sale since Monday, November 20, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “dieberlinerluft” and is located in College Station, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This one is from my personal collection. I use to heavily collect marksmanship related items, but have decided the thin the herd and refine the focus lately. Group includes the named Good Conduct Medal, Divisional Match Badge, and Marine Corps Match badge. The Good Conduct is officially engraved, however the shooting badges are now. Fortunately, the Marine hand-etched his initials on the rear of both, and’DWC’ can be seen. According to the Muster Rolls, this Marine was a trumpeter in the band who served at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Parris Island. He metaled at Quantico in 1926 with the Elliot Trophy Team, however their team did not win the cup. I have attached an image of the entry in the June 1926 Muster Rolls. These early badges don’t appear often, and it’s even tougher to find attributed badges that weren’t engraved. Nice little research project… I can’t imagine many bandsmen were metaled in the matches! Please see my other listings for more militaria. Add a map to your own listings. The item “USMC Marine NAMED Competitive Shooting Medal Badge Pin IDed Elliot Trophy Team” is in sale since Monday, October 30, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “brigusmc” and is located in Midway Park, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
It is 100% original. Theses do not pop up often. Nice China Marine item. Rare USMC WW1 Marine item. I will be listing several USMC items over the the next few days. The item “USMC CHINA MARINE SHANGHAI FLEET POST OFFICE BADGE RARE 4th MARINES” is in sale since Monday, October 09, 2017. 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, Russian federation, 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, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica.
This one is from my personal collection. I use to heavily collect marksmanship related items, but have decided the thin the herd and refine the focus lately. Group includes the named Good Conduct Medal, Divisional Match Badge, and Marine Corps Match badge. The Good Conduct is officially engraved, however the shooting badges are now. Fortunately, the Marine hand-etched his initials on the rear of both, and’DWC’ can be seen. According to the Muster Rolls, this Marine was a trumpeter in the band who served at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Quantico, and I believe he metaled at Quantico in 1925. These early badges don’t appear often, and it’s even tougher to find attributed badges that weren’t engraved. Nice little research project… I can’t imagine many bandsmen were metaled in the matches! Please see my other listings for more militaria. Add a map to your own listings. The item “USMC Marine NAMED Competitive Shooting Medal Badge Pin Group IDed WWI WWII” is in sale since Friday, September 29, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “brigusmc” and is located in Midway Park, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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.
Offered is a very rare piece of Marine Corps headgear that is missing from most collections. This is a overseas / theater made USMC officer’s “piss cutter” garrison cover / hat. Distinctly Marine with the scarlet and gold metal bullion wire trim and sand cast French made EGA. I wish this one could talk. No doubt worn by a member of the first AEF group of the 4th Brigade5th and 6th Marines and 6th MG Bn. These were made in France and Germany on leave from the front, and on occupation duty through 1919. Beautiful high quality construction as would be typical for an officer. Paper and plaque for display only and NOT included. The item “WW1 USMC AEF Marine Officer’s Overseas Cap with French Made EGA” is in sale since Thursday, September 07, 2017. 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 Nevada City, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France