jguy1986 Posted January 7, 2014 Share #26 Posted January 7, 2014 Wow. This goes to show how 8 months of discipline and dedication can lead to a museum-quality display that few achieve. Many congratulations on the outstanding additions! -- Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted January 9, 2014 Share #27 Posted January 9, 2014 What else could possibly be said about your collection that hasnt already been said? Incredible barley begins to describe. I could only hope to have specimens like that. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vernon Posted January 9, 2014 Share #28 Posted January 9, 2014 Very impressive indeed. Thank you for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks to everyone for the kind comments. It's very humbling and encouraging at the same time. Here are a few more.... 73rd Machine Gun Company (this not a group but set up for display) Love the Pumpkin colored handle Mameluke sword. 73rd MG patch has small tear to felt... Nice Bullion Overseas and Wound stripes... This is interesting... Apparently the Marine lost a button and opted to replace it with a standard enlisted Army button..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted January 9, 2014 This set is really neat... I bought it as a stripped blouse, the previous owner had cut off the Indian Head SSI patch and overseas stripes.... I didnt think much of it at the time as I was just looking to buy a M1917 forest green tunic for a field display. Imagine my surprise when I got home and found a name in the pocket. Turns out he is a DSC and Navy Cross winner for Belleau Wood!!! Unfortunately the original SSI and Overseas stripes are long gone... I've purchased replacements and stay tuned for the finished product... Here you can see the ghost of both the SSI and Overseas chevrons..... Orig Wound chevron still intact.... Here is a named/ID'ed four pocket officer tunic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share #31 Posted January 9, 2014 Last one... I'm not entirely sure this is a WW1 period piece but thought I would include it. Accessories include the dismounted 1911 holster with "USMC" embossed on the flap. WW1 first aid kit and canteen. Inside of cartridge belt And finally the holster.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagmanL6 Posted January 9, 2014 Share #32 Posted January 9, 2014 Is the the Pumpkin colored Mameluke sword handle its original color or is that due to age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted January 9, 2014 Share #33 Posted January 9, 2014 Just when I think you have emptied the closet.....come 'on is that all you got? Just fantastic, love the khaki tunic. Is that hat a star vent? Look forward to the restoration of the 6th Marine tunic as we'll. Thanks for sharing once again. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmchistorian Posted January 9, 2014 Share #34 Posted January 9, 2014 Outstanding display and collection!! Keep 'em coming!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamsmilitaryrelics Posted January 10, 2014 Share #35 Posted January 10, 2014 Wow ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Heritage Posted February 15, 2014 Share #36 Posted February 15, 2014 WOW. blown away by these impressive displays! Really nice museum quality items. I'd like to see more of that nice mameluke saber. Is it named? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertmedals Posted February 15, 2014 Share #37 Posted February 15, 2014 I can only imagine the effort it must have taken to put your collection together -- well done! I am enjoying looking at it. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo367 Posted June 29, 2014 Share #38 Posted June 29, 2014 Wow!!! Great collection, loving the 3rd Composite grouping. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelligerentBlue Posted June 30, 2014 Share #39 Posted June 30, 2014 Ummm... let's just say I love this era of the Marine Corps, and I've got a couple okay uniforms and a some helmets. I'm looking in the wrong spots or something! Very amazing collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted June 30, 2014 Share #40 Posted June 30, 2014 Wow absolutely outstanding collection! And how do you get all that in 8 months. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnicklfritz Posted July 8, 2014 Share #41 Posted July 8, 2014 Wonderful collection of Marine items. Love it! Thanks for posting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4244 Posted July 12, 2014 Share #42 Posted July 12, 2014 Hello, Very nice collection of USMC uniforms !! Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherneck72 Posted August 9, 2014 Share #43 Posted August 9, 2014 Just went back and looked again...some of those uniforms are sooooo nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Roelens Posted August 9, 2014 Share #44 Posted August 9, 2014 Just found this thread Duke. Job well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted December 4, 2014 Share #45 Posted December 4, 2014 Great collection. Correct me if I'm wrong, and not to nitpick, but the SSI on your '73rd Company' ensemble is actually a 4th MG Battalion SSI, the shield denoting divisional level activities and its purple color denoting machine gun activities. The 73rd (Regimental Machine Gun) Company's SSI was a purple diamond, the diamond denoting 6th battalion and its purple color denoting machine gun, as the 73rd Company was the 6th Battalion's regimental machine gun company. The USPS honored Dan Daly, the best known member of the 73rd Company, for his Medals of Honor. Alongside his photograph on the stamp they displayed the 73rd Company's SSI. The inclusion of the 73rd SSI on the stamp is a bit odd as the 73rd was a WW1 organization and despite popular belief Daley did not receive either of his Medals of Honor for WW1 service (he was awarded his first in China in 1900 and his second in Haiti in 1915) although many felt at the time (and now) that he was denied his 3rd MOH due to Pershing's stated belief that the Marines had already gotten too much attention. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted December 6, 2014 Share #46 Posted December 6, 2014 I don't get into the uniform forum much, generally I check displays for collections. Some very impressive and beautiful stuff in here that I overlooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie96 Posted December 6, 2014 Share #47 Posted December 6, 2014 Just wonderful!! 8 months time! This is ridiculous. Congratulations on your finds and beautiful pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted December 23, 2014 Share #48 Posted December 23, 2014 Duke, I cannot believe I have missed this all this year. Glad I found it before the next. Thanks for posting. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free French Fighter Posted December 23, 2014 Share #49 Posted December 23, 2014 Wow !!! just amazing, congratulation for you and your collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usa1918 Posted March 11, 2015 Share #50 Posted March 11, 2015 Outstanding. I love the patched blues Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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