Fly USMC Posted May 30, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 30, 2012 These came together from an antique dealer. She did not know any history of the items, only that she got them together. Card is for Col Charles Griffith Meints. With some quick google searches, I found this info: Commanding Officer of First Reconnaissance Battalion 18 July 1939 - 31 Oct 1940 Commanding Officer of First Tank Battalion 1 Nov 1941 – 4 Mar 1944 Buried in Arlington National Cemetery Plot: Sec: 4, Site: 5641 EH Birth: Dec. 20, 1900 Death: Aug. 28, 1954 Had to take my son to scouts, so I did not get any other research done yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted May 30, 2012 My guess is that he like many other officers did not find much need for wearing a dress uniform when WWII rolled around so the boards were not updated beyond Captain. ???? Also note how the rank insignia is heald on. looks like they are just pinned S/F John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted May 30, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 30, 2012 Looks like he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1924 and was commissioned in the Marines. He spent much of the 20's and early 30's in Haiti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zotig111 Posted May 30, 2012 Share #4 Posted May 30, 2012 Cool and unique find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted May 31, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 31, 2012 Hey Fly USMC, Those are nice! I have a pair from a USMC Major that have Lt. bars on them. Yes they are pinned on with straight pins. I have one of the EGS's on mine, wish yours had them. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 11, 2012 Share #6 Posted June 11, 2012 Don't know how I missed this thread...those are fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelLogs Posted March 27, 2015 Share #7 Posted March 27, 2015 I just ran across your post from 2012. Charles Griffith Meints was my maternal grandfather. I never met him as he passed away from a heart attack before I was born. He is buried in Arlington along with my maternal biological grandmother Goldie Shipley who died soon after the birth of my mother. I would love to have the epaulettes if you still have them or would be willing to sell them to me. It's amazing what you can run across researching family history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted November 3, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 3, 2015 Those are some good looking epaulets! One of these days I hope I can afford a pair of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted November 3, 2015 Thanks for the comments over the years. I have been going through some of my collection and am starting to consider selling these. I will have to find the calling card. It was separated from the epaulets over the past few years. Not sure how that happened??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted November 3, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 3, 2015 If you do decide to part with them let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 3, 2015 Share #11 Posted November 3, 2015 John, If you do decide to part with them, you might be able to contact the person who said he was her grandfather. If she can prove that he was her grandfather and if you do decide to part with them, it would be nice for her to have the first opportunity for purchase. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted November 3, 2015 Share #12 Posted November 3, 2015 Oh wow! I just read that too! Unfortunately she hasn't been on since April and has no contact information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 3, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 3, 2015 Oh wow! I just read that too! Unfortunately she hasn't been on since April and has no contact information. I noticed that but I believe the forum has her e-mail address because you have to provide one to join. They might be able to contact her that way but not sure if that is stepping outside the bounds. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelLogs Posted November 6, 2018 Share #14 Posted November 6, 2018 I can be reached at [email protected] if you still have the Charles Griffith Meints items! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted November 7, 2018 Share #15 Posted November 7, 2018 I can be reached at [email protected] if you still have the Charles Griffith Meints items! I know Fly USMC will do his best to help reunite these with you, upon establishing your family connections. Be advised... theses are not rare, but, very scarce and extremely difficult to acquire as id’ed mates. During the depression era the number of USMC officers numbered in the hundreds. As seen, these mates sell for 4-6+ hundred. Finding a set of pin back emblem mates will cost 600+ depending on quality. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelLogs Posted March 25, 2021 Share #16 Posted March 25, 2021 Still would love to get in contact with Fly USMC about my grandfather's shoulder emblems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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