In Memory of Service in China

[Dirk]

This interesting item that came from a fellow forum member. I have seen this general style of plaque a few times before, and done in other metals. This example is in copper. It should have had a wooden backing that is now missing. It honors a long serving Marine, who along wth the rest of Butler's China Expedition was packing up to go Stateside after a year plus in China. The lettering on the plaque is raised as is the scrollwork around the edges.

[bobgee]

Another great & most interesting China USMC Knick-Knack, Congrats! Bob

[Brig]

That's a beauty Dirk, you don't see plaques like this one anymore!

[Dirk]

Thanks guys! A bit different then the silver cigarette cases they normally brought back

[Hessian]

Great piece Dirk.

[Dirk]

Thanks Duke! Very pleased with it!

[teufelhunde.ret]

Quite the conversation piece! Who says plaques are boring, have you looked into his service?

[kanemono]

Very nice China piece Dirk.

[Dirk]

Thanks guys! D I have only done a cursory check.....looks like his father was in as well

[SgtMaddoxUSMC]

That thing is awesome! Never seen anything like that.

[manayunkman]

Awesome.

 

Looks like a sea turtle shell.

[Dirk]

Thanks! Your right is does have that shape.

[Mandy]

Awesone !!! Thanks for your sharing.

Tom