etienne Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hello guys, here is a Marine Raider ready for a short patrol in the jungle of New Georgia, during the summer of 1943. He wears a full set of P42 utilities, probably for the last time before he ditches them in favor of the lightest P41 dungarees ... His gear is as light as possible : ammo belt, water and a little musette bag theater made from a meatcan pouch and haversack's straps. His canteen is in a WW1 cover, felt lined but USMC depot made. Collecting USMC AEF 1917-18 & PTO 1941-45, US Navy PTO 1941-45. Most seeked items : USMC dog tags from 1915 to 1945, USN corpsman dog tags and other identified items, USN id'd M1 helmets. Link to post Share on other sites
1940Desoto Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Very very cool etienne ! OIF 04-05 AUSSIE VET 20 years experience in BUYING and SELLING Militaria Collecting and Researching ALL THINGS 1st and 2nd MARDIV '39 -'45 1st MARDIV activity in Australia post Guadalcanal and Australian Manufacturers contracted to supply clothing and equipment for the refit. 2nd MARDIV involvement on Guadalcanal and 'Bloody' Tarawa Link to post Share on other sites
trenchbuff Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 It was worth the wait. Very classy! Visit My WebsiteFalls Creek CollectiblesSelling Quality 20th Century Militaria Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Oh mama! Great display! Link to post Share on other sites
Corpsmancollector Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Etienne, How have I missed these updates! Amazing! The Navy equipment looks fantastic, what are the shells from? The BAR gunner and Marine Raider are fantastic as well, the mannequin itself looks great. I'm still working on that postage quote by the way, I'll get it to you asap. Will WWII USMC & USN - CAMOUFLAGE / CORPSMAN / PARAMARINE / MARINE RAIDER / DENIM / DECK JACKETS. VIETNAM - CAMOUFLAGE / SF / 'IN-COUNTRY' ITEMS. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dentino Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Etienne, Well, now that I have cleaned up all the drool from looking at these great displays I wanted to chime in and say that these are fantastic! Love the torso displays with the Uni marked gear, and the BAR gunner and Raider full displays are just beautiful. Very nice and excellent work. Great collection of USMC gear! Always looking for 325th G.I.R. and WWII USMC items! Link to post Share on other sites
agate hunter Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 awesome displays! Looking for: Washington and Oregon Coast Artillery items Any items related to the Harbor Defenses of the Columbia River and the Harbor Defenses of Puget Sound, 1860s-WWII. This includes items from Fort Stevens, OR; Ft Canby, WA; Ft Columbia, WA; Ft Worden, WA; Ft Casey, WA; Ft Flagler, WA; Ft Ward, WA; Ft Whitman, WA; Camp Hayden, WA; and the following units that served at these forts:Columbia River: 33rd, 34th, 93rd, and 160th Companies, CAC; and 18th and 249th Coast Artillery regimentsPuget Sound: 26th, 30th, 62nd, 63rd, 71st, 85th, 92nd, 94th, 106th, 108th, 126th, 149th, and 150th Companies, CAC; and 14th and 248th Coast Artillery regiments Coast Defense Study Group member & site representative for the Columbia River fortsASMIC member Link to post Share on other sites
etienne Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks guys for your comments The Navy equipment looks fantastic, what are the shells from? The BAR gunner and Marine Raider are fantastic as well, the mannequin itself looks great. Will, the shells are made of resin ... I bought them raw and just had to do a little painting. About the mannequin, I acquired it recently and the quality is pretty good for the price ... one of the most interesting feature is it hasn't wiking's measurements so you can use it with regular sized clothes. Collecting USMC AEF 1917-18 & PTO 1941-45, US Navy PTO 1941-45. Most seeked items : USMC dog tags from 1915 to 1945, USN corpsman dog tags and other identified items, USN id'd M1 helmets. Link to post Share on other sites
bobgee Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Great collection and displays. The highest quality in all! Semper Fi.......Bobgee "I have only two men out of my company and 20 out of some other company. We need support, but it is almost suicide to try to get it here as we are swept by machine gun fire and constant barrage is on us. I have no one on my left and only a few on my right. I will hold." (Message sent by 1st Lt. Clifton B. Cates. USMC, 96th Co., Soissons, 19 July 1918 - later 19th Commandant of the Marine Corps 1948-1952) Link to post Share on other sites
Corsair pilot Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Awesome display. I love the USMC displays. Link to post Share on other sites
etienne Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hello guys, I've been busy these days but found a few hours to fiddle my displays ... here is the result To begin, a MAB radioman trying to call for artillery ... hope he succeded More later in the evening Collecting USMC AEF 1917-18 & PTO 1941-45, US Navy PTO 1941-45. Most seeked items : USMC dog tags from 1915 to 1945, USN corpsman dog tags and other identified items, USN id'd M1 helmets. Link to post Share on other sites
History Man Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Great displays, quality items and the USMC/USN subject matter is especially nice Philip Actively Seeking:WW2 USN/USMC Attributed/Named Purple Heart Groups WW2 USN/USMC Combat Aviation Groups WW2 and Prior USN/USMC Medal Groups Contact me if you have something Link to post Share on other sites
etienne Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 NCO on Iwo Jima 1945 ... need to add some accessories, M1 carbine, map case, will come later. Collecting USMC AEF 1917-18 & PTO 1941-45, US Navy PTO 1941-45. Most seeked items : USMC dog tags from 1915 to 1945, USN corpsman dog tags and other identified items, USN id'd M1 helmets. Link to post Share on other sites
etienne Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 ... and to end this week-end's serie, here is my office, now completed with shelves to display helmets. As you can see, I followed your advice and installed some homemade (by me ) curtains to protect my collection from light. Collecting USMC AEF 1917-18 & PTO 1941-45, US Navy PTO 1941-45. Most seeked items : USMC dog tags from 1915 to 1945, USN corpsman dog tags and other identified items, USN id'd M1 helmets. Link to post Share on other sites
29thinfgeek Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Wow! Fantastic looking display, well done! Frederik Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Wow, another great display! Really love that radio man! Link to post Share on other sites
Corpsmancollector Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Looking fantastic etienne! The MAB is a very nice piece...And not easy to track down! Definitely givi me some inspiration for my own war room! Will WWII USMC & USN - CAMOUFLAGE / CORPSMAN / PARAMARINE / MARINE RAIDER / DENIM / DECK JACKETS. VIETNAM - CAMOUFLAGE / SF / 'IN-COUNTRY' ITEMS. Link to post Share on other sites
etienne Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Looking fantastic etienne! The MAB is a very nice piece...And not easy to track down! Thanks Will, I had one back in the 90s but sold it, needed some cash ... I was lucky to find this, near mint, last year for a fair price Definitely givi me some inspiration for my own war room! Yours is far larger than mine ... you should be able to build a museum dedicated to Corpsmen Collecting USMC AEF 1917-18 & PTO 1941-45, US Navy PTO 1941-45. Most seeked items : USMC dog tags from 1915 to 1945, USN corpsman dog tags and other identified items, USN id'd M1 helmets. Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick.s Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Great display,your stuff seems to be in pristine condition. COLLECTING INTEREST : INFANTRY/ARMORED DIVISIONS ACTIVE IN THE ETO.Special interest in the 79th Infantry Division & 90th Infantry Division. Link to post Share on other sites
americankraut Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Nice collection, I love p41s Link to post Share on other sites
etienne Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 I had a hard time finding a nice pair of USN low-quarter shoes but now I have, and I can display this sailor, ready for an amphibious operation or waiting for some japanese airstrike ... Collecting USMC AEF 1917-18 & PTO 1941-45, US Navy PTO 1941-45. Most seeked items : USMC dog tags from 1915 to 1945, USN corpsman dog tags and other identified items, USN id'd M1 helmets. Link to post Share on other sites
max0073 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hi Etienne, I kinda like this last one Max Link to post Share on other sites
HolyHappiness Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Very nice! I particularly like the radioman. To truely understand freedom, one must know the place, clutch the earth, and honor the sacrifice. Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 The sailor looks great! "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
1940Desoto Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Outstanding E, love it ! OIF 04-05 AUSSIE VET 20 years experience in BUYING and SELLING Militaria Collecting and Researching ALL THINGS 1st and 2nd MARDIV '39 -'45 1st MARDIV activity in Australia post Guadalcanal and Australian Manufacturers contracted to supply clothing and equipment for the refit. 2nd MARDIV involvement on Guadalcanal and 'Bloody' Tarawa Link to post Share on other sites
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