Dirk Posted July 13, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted July 13, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2016 Another great & most interesting China USMC Knick-Knack, Congrats! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 13, 2016 Share #3 Posted July 13, 2016 That's a beauty Dirk, you don't see plaques like this one anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted July 13, 2016 Thanks guys! A bit different then the silver cigarette cases they normally brought back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted July 13, 2016 Share #5 Posted July 13, 2016 Great piece Dirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted July 13, 2016 Thanks Duke! Very pleased with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted July 13, 2016 Share #7 Posted July 13, 2016 Quite the conversation piece! Who says plaques are boring, have you looked into his service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanemono Posted July 13, 2016 Share #8 Posted July 13, 2016 Very nice China piece Dirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted July 13, 2016 Thanks guys! D I have only done a cursory check.....looks like his father was in as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted July 14, 2016 Share #10 Posted July 14, 2016 That thing is awesome! Never seen anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted July 14, 2016 Share #11 Posted July 14, 2016 Awesome. Looks like a sea turtle shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted July 14, 2016 Thanks! Your right is does have that shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Posted July 15, 2016 Share #13 Posted July 15, 2016 Awesone !!! Thanks for your sharing. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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