abqpropguy Posted March 11, 2018 Share #1 Posted March 11, 2018 So I picked up this WWI Marine uniform the other day....the patch on the shoulder is in pretty bad shape.....but even though I could not pass it by! Any advice and or suggestions on how to preserve it. I thought about doing some tiny stitches to hold it in place..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Sam Posted March 11, 2018 Share #2 Posted March 11, 2018 Great tunic !!! Just take care... dont touch... Any name inside ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqpropguy Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted March 11, 2018 Great tunic !!! Just take care... dont touch... Any name inside ? I have not yet opened it up much yet! Tomorrow for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted March 11, 2018 Share #4 Posted March 11, 2018 Very nice tunic, as stated, leave it alone! I have seen this before on the 3/5 patches with the silk background. Thismonemismactualky better than others I have seen. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted March 11, 2018 Share #5 Posted March 11, 2018 I wouldn't do a thing to it. It's survived reasonably well for being 100 years old. Anything you do to it will change it's status from nice original to "messed with" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqpropguy Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted March 11, 2018 Here is a pic of the coat (it also came with the pants too!) Overall, the coats and pants are in very good shape...I am so sad the coolest part of the coat is disintegrating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted March 11, 2018 Share #7 Posted March 11, 2018 I guess I have a different perspective, as I think the SSI looks fantastic. The embroidered part of the patch is perfect, with the blue backing (silk?) showing its age. Honestly, that patch will outlive all of us, so I think it's just great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqpropguy Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted March 11, 2018 It was missing the 2nd button down from the top....but it was found in the right pocket! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqpropguy Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted March 11, 2018 So no name found in the coat or the pants. Here are some more photos. I put it on a mannequin torso as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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French Sam Posted March 11, 2018 Share #11 Posted March 11, 2018 Congrats ! Very nice ! ? FS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted March 12, 2018 Share #12 Posted March 12, 2018 That's sweet! Looks great as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted March 12, 2018 Share #13 Posted March 12, 2018 That makes a wonderful display, i would be proud to have that in my own collection. A 3/5 uniform in ANY condition is a tough find. Nice Type I discs perfectly appropriate for a fourth brigade to boot. Congratulations! Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted March 13, 2018 Share #14 Posted March 13, 2018 You could put it in a shadow box to protect the patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsparks Posted March 13, 2018 Share #15 Posted March 13, 2018 You could put it in a shadow box to protect the patch. Probably should. Less exposure to atmosphere and handling. The patch will not be as exposed to light.... agreed. Further...avoid moving it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44-63963 Posted March 14, 2018 Share #16 Posted March 14, 2018 congrats, on a great find,100 years old, i would leave it just as it is, i hope i look that good at 100 years old , thank you for showing it to all , Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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