JDK Posted July 10, 2012 Share #1 Posted July 10, 2012 It's a little quiet at the office today so I thought I would share a cool G-1 that I picked up last year since I had the photos handy. It belonged to a WW2 Marine Ace who was also awarded the Navy Cross for actions at Midway. It has some great Korean War era patches on it.Enjoy, JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JDK Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted July 10, 2012 Photo of Kunz: 1. Info on him: 2. 3. 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted July 10, 2012 Share #4 Posted July 10, 2012 Gorgeous! It looks brand-new! As good as it looks now...there's one sure-fire thing that would make that jacket look the best that it possibly can.... ...relocation to my collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 10, 2012 Share #5 Posted July 10, 2012 J Thats a sweetheart.dont get much nicer. :thumbsup: glad your having a slow day so you could post it. How did you aquire this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted July 10, 2012 Share #6 Posted July 10, 2012 Hey JDK , the Devil with the Flashlight/Pistol/Lightning bolt patch , do you have an ID on what unit ??????????? It seem famailiar ................................ Maybe a latter variation of the VMF(N)-533 Black Mac's Killers ................................ I have seen one with the titles and the devil with a flashlight and gun , but not this version . Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted July 10, 2012 Share #7 Posted July 10, 2012 "The Death-rattlers"!? Love it! :twothumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted July 10, 2012 Share #8 Posted July 10, 2012 Great looking jacket! He wore this late in his career. It looks like a 60's contract G-1 and the patches really highlight his long service, Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted July 10, 2012 Share #9 Posted July 10, 2012 It looks new, and it certainly has the pedigree! BEAUTIFUL. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted July 11, 2012 Share #10 Posted July 11, 2012 That's a great looking jacket! I am not much into post WWII G-1s but I must admit this one could convert me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted July 11, 2012 Share #11 Posted July 11, 2012 Super piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted July 11, 2012 Share #12 Posted July 11, 2012 "The Death-rattlers"!? Love it! :twothumbup: The Death Rattlers is the shoulder patch on left in photo , anyone know what the "devil" patch is ?????????????? I'm thinking a "latter" version of VMF(N)-533 ...................... Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted July 11, 2012 Share #13 Posted July 11, 2012 Fantastic jacket! Don't get much better... Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks for the compliments guys. To answer a couple of your questions: The jacket came from a well discussed auction house last summer when the really great items/lots were selling for very cheap. It was in a pile of USMC aviator related items where descriptions were barely present. This was considered one of the extras! The other items were related to USMC pilots and aces as well and most are of WW2 vintage. I will get them on here at some point! I'm not much of a Post WW2 collector myself but decided to hang on to this piece considering its beautiful condition and the man it belonged to. I believe the jacket is a late 50's early 60's contract and that the patches are of Korean War vintage. The 214 patch is a killer. Kunz commanded 214 for a short time. Johnny, as for your question, I'm not sure of the answer. Wish I could help. Happy Hunting! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted July 12, 2012 Share #15 Posted July 12, 2012 anyone who may want to look it up, I found another jacket photo with the "Devil" patch in question I was wondering about on JDK's posting of his G-1 , it is a Korean era patch for VMF(N)-533 , they trained in F7F Tigercats out of MCAS Cherry Point , and the site showing the jacket/patch you can find by typing in, By the way they got thier F7F's just prior to the end of WW2 and didn't get into combat but were in China for a short time with them. G-1 Flight Jacket of R.Bourgholtzer,c.Korean War Display Click it and you will see the patches of the jacket in small clickable pohotos that enlarge , the "Devil" one is there ............................. Also a brief bit of info above about the jacket/patches. Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted July 12, 2012 Share #16 Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks for the compliments guys. To answer a couple of your questions: The jacket came from a well discussed auction house last summer when the really great items/lots were selling for very cheap. It was in a pile of USMC aviator related items where descriptions were barely present. This was considered one of the extras! The other items were related to USMC pilots and aces as well and most are of WW2 vintage. I will get them on here at some point! I'm not much of a Post WW2 collector myself but decided to hang on to this piece considering its beautiful condition and the man it belonged to. I believe the jacket is a late 50's early 60's contract and that the patches are of Korean War vintage. The 214 patch is a killer. Kunz commanded 214 for a short time. Johnny, as for your question, I'm not sure of the answer. Wish I could help. Happy Hunting! JD Ahhh, so you're the guy. You must have gotten your bid in earlier than me as the lot sold for my high bid according to the final sell price. Glad it's in a good home. I want to see the lightweight VMF 214 jacket from Bowers that was behind this one in the auction photo. If you need to make room for it all, I'm interested in your VF 9 jacket. Jeffro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted July 13, 2012 Ahhh, so you're the guy. You must have gotten your bid in earlier than me as the lot sold for my high bid according to the final sell price. Glad it's in a good home. I want to see the lightweight VMF 214 jacket from Bowers that was behind this one in the auction photo. If you need to make room for it all, I'm interested in your VF 9 jacket. Jeffro Sorry Jeffro. I know the feeling! The Bowers jacket is a little beat, but has a original Aussie made 214 patch that is very rare. Not to rub it in, but the lot also had a couple items from McClurg as well as Terrence Mann. I will get photos up here eventually. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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