doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 4, 2011 Followed up on a lead I got a year ago from a walk in at a gunshow.I was able to talk to the gentleman again last weekend at the once a year show.Took an all day road trip and this was the results of my day.Maybe a few other things that will surface over time.Spent most of sunday afternoon sorting through the stuff.Wasnt really work..... Let the fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PvtTamura Posted April 4, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 4, 2011 :w00t: Holy Crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted April 4, 2011 :w00t: Holy Crap! Patience grass hopper....wait til you see the next pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted April 4, 2011 Here we go.... Im always looking for WW2 Corpsmans items.Ever since getting my first uniform in 1979.This group cobines two of my favorite USMC collecting areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted April 4, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 4, 2011 WHOA! Nice uniform! Awesome finds! ....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted April 4, 2011 Shrap...This ones for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted April 4, 2011 The vet served with HQ 1st Raider Bn and then the 1st Marine Div.Then during Korea and later with the reserves.Some research is in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted April 4, 2011 There is several forest greens.Navy blues,webb gear etc. Here is his Bible that was in the pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted April 4, 2011 Found this rate in the Bible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted April 4, 2011 Some of the items are new with original cutters tags.There are a couple Vandegrift jackets too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted April 4, 2011 His overcoat with tags.Size 6M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted April 4, 2011 Sleeve markings of the overcoat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted April 4, 2011 Vandegrift.A couple of the other uniforms have his rank sewn on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted April 4, 2011 Khakis.Shirt is unissued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #15 Posted April 4, 2011 Tag in shirt 5m size marking in trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted April 4, 2011 His field jacket.Not named but it was in the pile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted April 4, 2011 Parsons jacket tag,1942 dated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted April 4, 2011 Navy blues there are three of these.Have to take pics of them later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted April 4, 2011 Share #19 Posted April 4, 2011 Wow! Now that is a group! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted April 4, 2011 Share #20 Posted April 4, 2011 :jeal0001: OH WOW! I'm not even a WW2 collector and I'd LOVE to have this one! Great score, Ron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted April 4, 2011 Blankets There were six blankets total.Two Navy and 4 USMC.I told the seller to keep two of them to remember his friend.One has a faint 1942 dated tag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted April 4, 2011 Share #22 Posted April 4, 2011 RD, What a treat!! Keep it coming!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #23 Posted April 4, 2011 Tag on blanket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #24 Posted April 4, 2011 RD,What a treat!! Keep it coming!! :thumbsup: Lots of stuff and it was over two hours sorting and getting pics til the wind came up and cooled off.Shut the camera down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted April 4, 2011 Gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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