Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 10, 2018 Today several of us had the opportunity to visit a few of the Marine Corps Museum Storage Annex's. The trip was originally set up to focus on some of their China Marine holdings, but soon was expanded to include a number of other artifacts in the collection. With the head curator and a legendary former head curator, we were given the opportunity to not only see a number of objects up close, but to also hear the stories behind how they acquired them. We also added a trip to the Globe and Laurel Restaurant where WW2 vet and owner Major Rick Spooner was able to come in and join us. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted July 10, 2018 Cross is cut from a German Observation Ballon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted July 10, 2018 Interesting variations of colors and shapes on the winter fur caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted July 10, 2018 Some of General Butler's uniforms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted July 10, 2018 The bullion flag was flown over HQ USMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted July 10, 2018 Potato digger S/N #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted July 10, 2018 Painted sea bags including Sledge's.....CW Marine NCO and Musican swords....more images later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybean Posted July 10, 2018 Share #10 Posted July 10, 2018 .Great pictures and some awesome items. Not to detract from the USMC items but just curious and fogive my ingnorance but what is the Japanese item in bin 6? Looks like a head wrap,the one with the aircraft printed on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted July 10, 2018 Share #11 Posted July 10, 2018 Wow. I am just as impressed with their methods of artifact storage as much as what I’m looking at. Incredible stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted July 10, 2018 Amazing collection they have and we only looked at a few drawers and weapons racks.....I am not sure what the Japanese item is ...it was in one of the foreign flag drawers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted July 10, 2018 Share #13 Posted July 10, 2018 If you are really Brig and Dirk what am I thinking right now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremiahcable Posted July 10, 2018 Share #14 Posted July 10, 2018 Good stuff as always, Dirk. Was the strip search on exit rough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted July 10, 2018 J as an older person they knew I could never run fast enough with the Maxim prototype to get away clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted July 10, 2018 An assortment of riding britches and a bag Gen LeJune carried during the war, a fur cap, and a Iceland Seabag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted July 10, 2018 The Globe and Laurel Resturant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themick Posted July 10, 2018 Share #19 Posted July 10, 2018 WOW!! I'm speechless about those wonderful items. Now, having recovered my speech, would you please point out who is Brig and Dirk in the pictures, for those of us who have never actually met them? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted July 10, 2018 Share #20 Posted July 10, 2018 Thanks for sharing these great photos - I made my first trip to the Old Museum at Quantico in 1974 and was impressed as to the care they took of these artifacts - again no disappointment - It's great how far the preservation methods have come along and great how the Marine Corps can educate others with their artifacts. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted July 10, 2018 If you listen to the curators it was a long hard road to get to this stage.....for many years things were not always well cared for or catalogued.....but over the years they worked hard to provide a stable and secure environment for their holdings. The great thing is they allowed these items to be studied in a controlled environment which aids both the museum and the collecting community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwigh1980 Posted July 10, 2018 Share #22 Posted July 10, 2018 General butler's uniforms....very nice. Interesting monogram collar devices. Rank has its privileges. Me likey very muchy. Thank you guys for posting these treasures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 10, 2018 Share #23 Posted July 10, 2018 Brig is that ugly SOB rocking his combat boots because he forgot to pack civie shoes today. Dirk, a shame I had to miss the afternoon weapon assortment...but it won't be the last time you and me go off in pursuit of history together, I am sure. As I predicted...there were indeed helmet fires to put out at the office. A fine group of gentlemen...passionate about their Marine Corps history! Couldn't have asked for better company. Major Spooner wanted me to come back this evening for a cigar and some history talk, but alas I wasn't able to make it...but I will certainly take him up on his offer before too long! I assure you gentlemen, the Marine Corps takes care of its artifacts...fantastic conservation, cataloging, and accountability. And they are not only happy to share their treasures with historians and collectors...they are passionate to discuss it with you! I thoroughly enjoyed the excursion, and am happy to be able to pass on to General Butler's family the future plans to display the General's artifacts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted July 10, 2018 Share #24 Posted July 10, 2018 Amazing. Was Sledge's just named or did it had artwork as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted July 10, 2018 Share #25 Posted July 10, 2018 Outstanding, gents! Thank you for the pictorial tour. Fantastic relics! I'm jealous! Semper Fi.......Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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