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Boxer Rebellion Marine, Peking Relief Exp. & Samar Cpl John V. Colleton


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I finally was able to get these out and photograph them with a better camera. With the exception of the buttons on the 1900 Pattern summer coat everything else is just as the grouping came out of the estate auction. I first posted the group on the forum here:

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/158939-c-1900-era-marine-uniforms-just-recently-surfaced/page__hl__+boxer%20+rebellion&do=findComment&comment=1201951

 

Sadly an independent researcher and inquiry with Washington yielded nothing more, than what Ancestry has.

Thanks again to Bob Hudson for the posted information.

 

Trying to decide if I should restore the mothed portion on the sleeves (equates to placing a panel of similar vintage and colored wool underneath and tack stitching the original fabric down to this) or leave it as is. I am kind of leaving it as it, what do you all think? Because of the rarity I don't mind the damage. It exists still!

 

Uniforms of Corporal John V. Colleton, United States Marine Corp

1900-1905

Peking Relief Expedition

Philippines Insurection: Samar, Philippine Islands

Enjoy

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Collar detail on summer coat, notice rounded collar and lack of darts or pleates going from collar to top of pocket found on later coats

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Pattern 1900 Trousers, how many of these are still around? Named in a couple areas. Missing suspender buttons and the buckle from the rear adjustment strap. Couple field repairs.

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