stucky151 Posted October 28, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 28, 2017 I just came across a great yardlong for the 15th Sep BN, Brest France. It is in rough shape, but these photos of the BN dont come around especially with great photos of the painted helmets, shoulder patchs and a Chief Corpsman to add to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted October 28, 2017 More closeups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted October 28, 2017 More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted October 28, 2017 Nice detailed photo of the Cheif with USMC collar disks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Brigade Posted October 28, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 28, 2017 Wonderful photograph. Thanks for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Sam Posted October 28, 2017 Share #6 Posted October 28, 2017 Hello, Very interesting !!! NIce Photos, thanks for posting ! FS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted October 28, 2017 Share #7 Posted October 28, 2017 Good grief Stucky, to say this is rare is a huge understatement. What a great image, especially with the Corpsman depicted. You know Eric Queen is going to melt when he sees this right? I had the very good fortune to acquire an original named patched tunic for this unit last year, (thank you Eric!). Only one of two known and Eric has the other one. Displays great with my painted helmet. Only 725 men were assigned to the interesting battalion. I bet Eric might recognize one or more of these men. Congratulations on a super image. I would do whatever you can to preserve and display this one in a way it deserves. Thanks for sharing. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted October 28, 2017 As soon as I saw it, he was actually the first person I thought about. Its such a cool picture, even with the slight damage. I have only seen one other yard long of the 15th, and it looked to be the whole BN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 28, 2017 Share #9 Posted October 28, 2017 Great image... and great details of helmets and patches. You definitely need to, very carefully, get that into an archival frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightn5th Posted October 29, 2017 Share #10 Posted October 29, 2017 Awesome photo!! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks for the great comments, still unsure what Im going to do with the piece. If I get it professionally framed, the selling price would be way up there. I may give it some time to figure out whats going to happen to it. Im sure it wont be hard to move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 29, 2017 Share #12 Posted October 29, 2017 Could always frame it yourself...it's not hard to produce a professional product with patience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted October 30, 2017 I thought about doing it myself, just dont want to further any damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 30, 2017 Share #14 Posted October 30, 2017 Remember a professional framer is rarely also a conservationist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakenormanusa Posted October 30, 2017 Share #15 Posted October 30, 2017 I thought about doing it myself, just dont want to further any damage. Another option is to have it shrink wrapped at a frame shop. Depending on the size it should only cost around $15. You can also do it yourself if you have some acid free back board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share #16 Posted October 30, 2017 Another option is to have it shrink wrapped at a frame shop. Depending on the size it should only cost around $15. You can also do it yourself if you have some acid free back board. Thats actually a pretty good idea that hadn't crossed my mind, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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