nchistory Posted October 12, 2015 Author #129 Posted October 12, 2015 Some more items that were owned by Prendergast's son-in-law, Master Sgt. Robert F Purington, wounded in action Saipan.....
nchistory Posted October 12, 2015 Author #130 Posted October 12, 2015 The group, unless more shows up. Will update with service file, when arrives.
Hessian Posted October 12, 2015 #131 Posted October 12, 2015 Great stuff! Glad you were able to get more of it from the seller. Great display! Congrats.
nchistory Posted October 13, 2015 Author #132 Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks Duke, I know he has more, I just know it.... Honestly, tired of compromising principles to put this together. Tired of dealing with a dishonest person, wears on you... Another collector is helping me get the EGA disks, and restore the top ribbon bar. I know he has RPPC's, but communication is the pits. I'm done with him............ Just a bad experience from the beginning.
nchistory Posted November 5, 2015 Author #133 Posted November 5, 2015 Small box came in today with a few postcards.
nchistory Posted November 5, 2015 Author #135 Posted November 5, 2015 By the looks of the buildings and Mountains in background, it appears to be Datzeroth where Antrim image was taken in 1919.
BILL THE PATCH Posted November 5, 2015 #138 Posted November 5, 2015 Chris, I am not usually a fan of restoration (although museums do it with artifacts worth hundreds of thousands every day) but I honestly might consider it in this case. The base of the patch itself is in great shape. Using an x-acto knife could carefully remove the star and replace it with an original hand painted, hand sewn version. Someone skilled with a needle and tread could put the replacement star on using the original holes (on the star) and honestly. no one would ever know. I know everyone will feel differently about this, I get it, but in this case it is something I would consider. I played around with it a bit just to see what it might look like. It would still be Prendergast's original patch and a original star/indian from the period. I agree, restore it to its former glory.
nchistory Posted November 5, 2015 Author #139 Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks Bill, guess I'd have to find the silk painted star that would fit. Maybe someone has an original with a bad background they would be willing to part with at a reasonable price.
Hessian Posted November 5, 2015 #140 Posted November 5, 2015 Congrats on picking up more items. Way to stay on it. Any luck on his medals or helmet?
nchistory Posted November 10, 2015 Author #141 Posted November 10, 2015 No luck on medals and helmet. Still following up..
Too Much WW1 Militaria Posted November 10, 2015 #142 Posted November 10, 2015 I agree, restore it to its former glory. I agree, if you can, restore it! John
Hessian Posted November 10, 2015 #143 Posted November 10, 2015 No luck on medals and helmet. Still following up.. Good luck Chris, you've done pretty well scraping the rest of it together from him. Glad you were able to gather it up.
Tennessee Posted November 13, 2015 #144 Posted November 13, 2015 What an amazing thread!!! I think the stuff/artifacts are great, but the pictures with his handwritten descriptions open the door further to his story! I've fought these long drawn out battles to put groups back together many times myself- it's part of the adventure as collector/historians, and I admire your determination. Thanks for sharing the details of a remarkable success for posterity! David
nchistory Posted November 17, 2015 Author #145 Posted November 17, 2015 Thank you for your reply David, it's all in honor of Cpl. Prendergast and his service. I just received his service record from St. Louis, will be posting when time permits..
Bellumbill Posted January 25, 2016 #147 Posted January 25, 2016 For those interested this fine group is now on ebay. This link is for the jacket - follow sellers other items to see the rest. Best of luck to the seller. http://www.ebay.com/itm/151961295060?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Best, Bill K.
63 RECON Posted January 25, 2016 #148 Posted January 25, 2016 great group, pretty cool he was from Australia and ended up in the USMC.
dunmore1774 Posted January 25, 2016 #149 Posted January 25, 2016 Not available anymore. It was pulled and all bids cancelled.
War Party Posted May 21, 2016 #150 Posted May 21, 2016 Chris, I am not usually a fan of restoration (although museums do it with artifacts worth hundreds of thousands every day) but I honestly might consider it in this case. The base of the patch itself is in great shape. Using an x-acto knife could carefully remove the star and replace it with an original hand painted, hand sewn version. Someone skilled with a needle and tread could put the replacement star on using the original holes (on the star) and honestly. no one would ever know. I know everyone will feel differently about this, I get it, but in this case it is something I would consider. I played around with it a bit just to see what it might look like. It would still be Prendergast's original patch and a original star/indian from the period. Well, he sure as hell can't restore it now. You guys have created a legendary grouping that has it's own story and history, and it would probably detract from the value of it if it were restored!
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