lets see examples of rare USMC chevrons

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And here's some great info on sleeve markings

 

http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/NHC/books/Navy_Marks/navy_marks.htm

 

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WW1 era private first class chevrons

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WW1 PFC chevrons on dress blues

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And close-up

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And the late 30s era GySgt

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And WW1 GySgt for dress blues

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Pre-WW1 SgtMaj. Notice how rockers connect to the inside edges the chevrons vs. being at the bottom.

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Musician 1st Class from 30s

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And another example of the Platoon Sergeant w/ center star

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And a close up of the trumpeter

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WW1 PFC chevrons on dress blues

 

Great looking uniform.I know this about the stripes but i really like the pistol & rifle marksman badges with the EG&A.On the bottom left sleeve above the marksman diet mark there is a square patch.Is that a repair or an actually patch?Looks like a discharge diamond.I also like the 'E' patch.

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Mid 1930s Mess Corporal; applied green wool chevrons on khaki backing; Sold on eBay during April, 2013 for $223.

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The reverse....

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And the stitching on the center cresent emblems...

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The other reverse...

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Original 1892 Gunnery Sergeant for summer white uniform. As poster clarified earlier, contrary to popular belief these are NOT "Master Gunnery Sergeant" chevrons. The 1892 GySgt had the three flat ties at the bottom of the chevrons.

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The reverse....

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Close-up of the center emblem....

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And reverse of the center emblem...

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1912? pattern Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) for the Dress Blue uniform...

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Close-up of Front #1

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Reverse of #1

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Front of #2

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And reverse of #2

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And a wonderful tunic with GySgt chevrons...