BigDogMilitaria Posted August 17, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 17, 2014 This was a totally unexpected surprise. I went to an estate sale that advertised "some military". Walked in and saw this beauty hanging off the back of a chair. I also picked up a couple of HBT shirts and a couple of flags he flew outside the house. My favorite is the black one i have pictured with the 5th on it. I also picked up a Japanese Navy ammo pouch and belt. Some things come and go, but this is a keeper for the collection! One thing that always bums me out is when i cant find a picture of the Vet. As luck would have it, on an internet search last night I came up with this great photo of him! Donald Walters, of Hazel Park, Mi is the one driving the motorcycle. The pic was taken in April '45 by Joe Rosenthal. Needless to say, I am getting a nice copy of this for the display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bellasilva Posted August 17, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 17, 2014 Absolutely incredible estate sale find! Man what a haul, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted August 17, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 17, 2014 Nice pile man, you did well! Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmilitary Posted August 17, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 17, 2014 now that's a find! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks fellas. I have to say, out of all things I have come across, this is the first time i have picked up a USMC combat Vets group. I have several others, but they all have one degree of separation between it being found and getting to me. I was very happy to find this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes Posted August 18, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 18, 2014 Very nice find. Donald W. Walters served with the 28th marines 5th marine division.It should be interesting to get his service record. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted August 18, 2014 Very nice find. Donald W. Walters served with the 28th marines 5th marine division.It should be interesting to get his service record. Mark Thankyou for that info! I will be getting his records for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmhm Posted August 18, 2014 Share #12 Posted August 18, 2014 To bad that Type 99 with monopod and dust cover wasn't there! Mark sends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted August 18, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 18, 2014 Great catch! Too bad the motorcycle wasn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted August 18, 2014 Share #14 Posted August 18, 2014 Cool find Jay! Can't beat that your guy was in a Rosenthal photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted August 18, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 18, 2014 That's a dream find! Incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted August 18, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 18, 2014 Nice Jay! Honest unmessed with uniform! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugar05 Posted August 18, 2014 Share #17 Posted August 18, 2014 thanks for posting this great group fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 18, 2014 Share #18 Posted August 18, 2014 As a matter of interest...what kind of "trike" is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 19, 2014 Share #19 Posted August 19, 2014 Beautiful finds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted August 24, 2014 I found out Friday night that there was going to be a "Round 2" at this sale. Apparently they hadnt gone thru the attic the first time. Needless to say I had all sorts of things dancing around in my head about what they might find! It was nothing to crazy, but im glad i was able to get it. There was a holster, a nice HBT shirt, HBT hat, a stack of Leatherneck magazines, a couple of trench lighters. I put some of the stuff together with a Japanese ammo pouch and sword belt in a display box to go with the uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stahlguy Posted August 28, 2014 Share #23 Posted August 28, 2014 Great Stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted August 28, 2014 Share #24 Posted August 28, 2014 How did I miss this post? AWSOME find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #25 Posted August 28, 2014 You can't find a treasure trove like that down in Amarillo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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