Hessian Posted November 16, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 16, 2015 Was fortunate enough to win this at a recent auction. Took a bit of a chance as the photos weren't great but now that I finally have it in hand, it's just amazing. Speaking of photos, I found the one of him in the right breast pocket. It wasn't listed in the auction, I guess no one checked. His name was John Richardson and he's listed in the Navy book detailing medical personnel serving with the Corps. I'm going to order his file to see what details emerge but for now, here are the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted November 16, 2015 The group: Three covers "hats", a field shirt very well worn, the tunic and a pair of long johns with socks. Richardson was with 1st Bn 5th Regt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted November 16, 2015 Brassard with the Medical cross. Unfortunately some moths made a snack of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted November 16, 2015 Close up of the covers with USN devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted November 16, 2015 The winter cover. I've seen a few period photos of Marines wearing these "over there". These are kind of weird looking but this one is in perfect condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted November 16, 2015 I will post more info when I get his file. I do have a brief list of the campaigns he made. I also got some paper with the group not pictured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graybeard Posted November 16, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 16, 2015 Look forward to more postings, love the patches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_usmc Posted November 16, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 16, 2015 Wow, very nice grouping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted November 16, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 16, 2015 Let's hope the files reveal interesting info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Sam Posted November 16, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 16, 2015 Hello Duke, As you say... It's just amazing ! Best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted November 16, 2015 Share #11 Posted November 16, 2015 Very nice grouping Duke. Hard to find anything WWI Corpsman related much less this much identified material. Congratulations. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted November 16, 2015 Share #12 Posted November 16, 2015 Duke, Another nice addition to your collection! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 16, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 16, 2015 That PO2 Corpsman rate would appear to be the post 1941 style (crow is not slanted). If this grouping came directly from a legit estate, I guess you could hope the vet added it decades later to wear in parades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted November 16, 2015 Share #14 Posted November 16, 2015 That PO2 Corpsman rate would appear to be the post 1941 style (crow is not slanted). If this grouping came directly from a legit estate, I guess you could hope the vet added it decades later to wear in parades. [/quote This can often be subtle in my opinion anyway. Perhaps Duke can post a close up of the rate. It also looks more squat like the earlier ones and not as tall as the WWII ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted November 16, 2015 That PO2 Corpsman rate would appear to be the post 1941 style (crow is not slanted). If this grouping came directly from a legit estate, I guess you could hope the vet added it decades later to wear in parades. Id be very interested to see some examples of what you're referring to Kurt. I've personally owned quite a few Navy rates both loose and on uniforms and regarding this one, I can tell you the khaki backing is unlike any other I've handled and is obviously older. The green chevrons are likewise older and the wool markedly different than the WW2 examples I've owned. Check out the named Navy Corpsman uniform Mike Manifor just sold on his site. The eagle is on a cotton backing vs. Wool like this example but the Chevron material is identical as is the eagle shape. http://eagleglobeandanchor.com/site/161c8b04742740cbb6867208b5cfa054/default?url=http%3A%2F%2Feagleglobeandanchor.com%2F495-_USMC_CORPSMAN_WW1.html#2805 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 16, 2015 Share #16 Posted November 16, 2015 Can you post a close straight-on photo of just the rate? Perhaps the angle of the photo distorts it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheskett Posted November 16, 2015 Share #17 Posted November 16, 2015 Duke Another great addition to your collection. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted November 16, 2015 Can you post a close straight-on photo of just the rate? Perhaps the angle of the photo distorts it. Will do Kurt. I did notice that the Corpsman rate is not sewn on the uniform parallel to the deck while the 1/5 patch is. That could further be adding to the distortion. I'll post a detail shot tonight and hopefully clear it up. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Roelens Posted November 16, 2015 Share #19 Posted November 16, 2015 Congrats on another great WWI grouping Duke... you've been a busy collector this year. If possible, do you mind posting a close up of the 1/5 patch also... thank you. S/F, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted November 16, 2015 Share #20 Posted November 16, 2015 Great outfit, Duke. Congrats! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 16, 2015 Share #21 Posted November 16, 2015 I just checked John Stacey's book on Navy rates. Apparently, before the 1930's, the USMC procured corpsman rates, not the Navy (i.e., they didn't fall under USN regulations). So, that would explain why this rate doesn't have the pronounced "slant" that typical USN rates of the period have. Sorry for calling it into question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle5036 Posted November 16, 2015 Share #22 Posted November 16, 2015 Very nice WWI Corpsman grouping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jweitkamp Posted November 17, 2015 Share #23 Posted November 17, 2015 The rating is 100% correct and from ww1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share #24 Posted November 17, 2015 I just checked John Stacey's book on Navy rates. Apparently, before the 1930's, the USMC procured corpsman rates, not the Navy (i.e., they didn't fall under USN regulations). So, that would explain why this rate doesn't have the pronounced "slant" that typical USN rates of the period have. Sorry for calling it into question. No need to apologize Kurt, were all here to learn and now I know Corpsman rates were procured by the USMC prior to 1930. So thanks. I'm flying out of town tomorrow for a couple of days but I'll get some good pics of the patches when I return. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightn5th Posted November 17, 2015 Share #25 Posted November 17, 2015 One word - WOW!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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