themick Posted August 26, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 26, 2019 Anybody here see issues with this item? I see a few. Here's the link. I'd post the pictures but I have difficulty with that on this forum. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1934-USMC-DRESS-UNIFORM-ATTRIBUTED-COMPLETE-4-PCS/293198810923 Perhaps someone who knows how to post the pictures will do so for future reference. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagedfalcon Posted August 26, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 26, 2019 Here you go Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagedfalcon Posted August 26, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 26, 2019 Don't know uniforms but ink looks to new. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted August 26, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 26, 2019 Should have some hash marks on the sleeves . Shouldn't the cap have red piping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th.MG.BN Posted August 26, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 26, 2019 I believe the white discharge diamond should be on the right shoulder. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted August 26, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 26, 2019 At first glance looks like a chance at an earlier hat (shape, thinner chin strap) however mohair band is not correct for an EM hat with the EM ega and leather strap, (I would say someone put an officers cover on there but there is no quarterfoil on top so who knows what hat that cover belongs on). Somethings not right there. I also think the discharge diamond is sewn on sideways. You don’t see many of these, but I thought they were mounted so that the longest part of diamond went top to bottom. Anyway regardless, this looks like a grouping that has been pretty significantly monkeyed with. The problems with the hat alone would have me passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsaye Posted August 26, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 26, 2019 The cap cover looks very much like a period USN CPO cap cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clohesey Posted August 26, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 26, 2019 The cover is interwar era US Army, marine buttons and EGA added. As far as the uniform, The discharge patch is horizontal, and on the wrong sleeve as mentioned, it also looks like it was sewn on yesterday. The chevrons are not even on each sleeve, one was moved down to add the diamond. Fresh, blue ball point ink is not something I’d want to see in a 1930s uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsaye Posted August 26, 2019 Share #9 Posted August 26, 2019 The cover is interwar era US Army, marine buttons and EGA added. As far as the uniform, The discharge patch is horizontal, and on the wrong sleeve as mentioned, it also looks like it was sewn on yesterday. The chevrons are not even on each sleeve, one was moved down to add the diamond. Fresh, blue ball point ink is not something Id want to see in a 1930s uniform.. Upon looking at the cover on the cap closer, I agree. It is NOT a period USN CPO cover. The mohair band of the CPO/ Officer cover was a separate piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted August 26, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 26, 2019 There was a WWI Sgt. named George Kretchman - Perhaps he bought this uniform from the Depot of Supplies as a member of the Marine Corps League and wore this for ceremonial purposes - He served with the 11th Marines which would entitle him to the GCM and Victory Ribbon with 1 Star - The Expeditionary ribbon may be self awarded. Marine Corps League members are entitled to purchase uniforms and pieces/parts for ceremonial purposes. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted August 26, 2019 Share #11 Posted August 26, 2019 Kretschman was a Member of the Jewish War Veterans and the Marine Corps League in Elmira NY in the 1930's Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clohesey Posted August 27, 2019 Share #12 Posted August 27, 2019 Kretschman was a Member of the Jewish War Veterans and the Marine Corps League in Elmira NY in the 1930's Bill That explains the many oddities with this group. Outstanding detective work, Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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