Brig Posted January 10, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 10, 2011 These were on eBay awhile back. I've always found these interesting...for years. Even inspired me back when I was a PFC to write the names of the places I've been with the Corps on my seabag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskjl Posted January 10, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 10, 2011 Always looking for one of these, haven't found one yet. Some of them have some great artwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin45 Posted January 10, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 10, 2011 This is not really Seabag artwork. It is an example of rather crudely applied USMC markings on an Army Duffel Bag. Named to a V.C. Irwin in several places in both neat stenciled white and black and applied by hand with white and yellow/green. The bag was made by TWEEDIES in 1943. I picked this up a few years ago at an animal shelter swap meet held in one of the circa 1936-1939 Hangers near the seaplane ramp at the former NAS Seattle Sand Point. I cost all of $1.00 and came with a type written tag attached - presumably from the person who donated it. The Tag reads: This is from the war 1942/43 stationed in Guadal Canal (hand written) This is a Marine's Seabag used in the S. Pacific in 1942/43. The splashes of paint are made so it can easily be identified in the hundreds of seabags piled in huge heaps and each man had to locate his bag on his own. It has not been washed and is just as it was when released from duty at the end of World War II. I am a little doubtful about the Guadalcanal connection or that a 1943 dated bag was used in 1942 but the bag doesn't seem to have been faked for the amount I payed for it. The name is presented in USMC format with first and middle initials. I haven't attempted to research the name. WWII USMC gear is generally outside my primary focus. Just to confirm did Marines use Army sourced duffel bags during WWII? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin45 Posted January 10, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 10, 2011 markings and attached tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixbayonets! Posted January 10, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 10, 2011 This is the only one I have, it has artwork applied via stencil. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixbayonets! Posted January 10, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 10, 2011 Other side..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted January 13, 2011 on eBay now 220724460766 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hzamar Posted January 17, 2011 Share #8 Posted January 17, 2011 I sold this one a long time ago but still had the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrapneldude Posted January 19, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 19, 2011 3rd Div named bag 4th Div -- Not a seabag, but an officer's valise uniform case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrapneldude Posted January 19, 2011 Share #10 Posted January 19, 2011 A "Where I've Been" list on a USMC Seabag I thin 4th MARDIV veteran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrapneldude Posted January 19, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 19, 2011 Another officer's Valise WWII Marine 5th MarDiv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrapneldude Posted January 19, 2011 Share #12 Posted January 19, 2011 Not sure what DUVA-83 is / was, but guessing a Marine Air Wing unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGC Posted January 29, 2011 Share #13 Posted January 29, 2011 I thought I'd add a few to the thread. This first bag is one of my favorites, it has artwork on both the front and back. Unfortunately, the picture of the Devil Dog on the back has almost completely worn off, you'll need to use your imagination when viewing it. Because there's 2 names on the bag, Robbie and Fritz, it may have been reissued. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGC Posted January 29, 2011 Share #14 Posted January 29, 2011 This second bag is quite a looker, there's so much to look at its hard to take it all in. This marine must have shipped out in a hurry, if you look closely there are no feet on the pin-up girl. By the way, I'm always looking for more sea bags for my collection, contact me if you have any your willing to part with. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5th.army.guy Posted January 29, 2011 Share #15 Posted January 29, 2011 I love this kind of stuff! it amazes me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes Posted January 29, 2011 Share #16 Posted January 29, 2011 Here is a seabag that was owned by a post ww2 marine who served in korea.It has an eagle over a dark shield painted on it and the back has his duty stations on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted January 30, 2011 some amazing additions...keep em coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted February 13, 2011 another that was on eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted March 19, 2011 another great eBay one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted March 19, 2011 1 more from it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearp Posted April 13, 2011 Share #21 Posted April 13, 2011 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted April 13, 2011 Share #22 Posted April 13, 2011 My goodness! That is incredible! One of the best I have seen... Have you done any research on the Marine? Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearp Posted April 13, 2011 Share #23 Posted April 13, 2011 My goodness! That is incredible! One of the best I have seen... Have you done any research on the Marine? Will I have not researched the Marine. Now that I have it out I should. I haven't done much on research so it will be good practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share #24 Posted May 10, 2011 and another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted May 10, 2011 more of the above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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