Code_Talker_101 Posted February 13, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2019 Today I recieved the dress blues worn by Mr. Elijah R. Gardner. I have no been able to find much research except that he was a cook and was in the replacement draft in April 1945 where he was sent to the 1st Marine Division. Sometime between then and January 1946 he became sick and was at several field hospitals. This uniform has his name stamped all over it. There is a place on one of the pockets of the pants with numbers and another name possibly. I can not make it out. Also, I have not seen a 1st marine division patch like this nor have I seen stars on a ribbon bar this detailed. Does anyone know the manafacturer of both the ribbons, stars, and the patch? Also if anyone could find his grave or any more information that would help a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code_Talker_101 Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted February 13, 2019 More photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dhcoleterracina Posted February 13, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 13, 2019 Australian made SSI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code_Talker_101 Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted February 13, 2019 Australian made SSI? Is it Australian made? Someone told me it's a common US made one. I have no clue but you are the second to suggest Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashdive Posted February 14, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 14, 2019 I could be way off, but it looks like a common twill variant IMHo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted February 14, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 14, 2019 Yes, I think a variant but doesn't look to be Australian produced. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code_Talker_101 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted February 14, 2019 What about the highly detailed stars on the ribbon bar? Is there a guide to 1st Marine Division patches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thraiders Posted February 14, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 14, 2019 It’s just a simple twill patch with some age to it. And the ribbons aren’t that uncommon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thraiders Posted February 14, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 14, 2019 Hope that helps man! Nice uniform though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code_Talker_101 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted February 14, 2019 I appreciate everyone's help in regards to the patch! I had no clue about the variations. I am going to try and get this marines file to see where he was in the 2 year gap in the muster rolls. Can anyone find the missing musters or can anyone find any more information about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted February 14, 2019 Share #13 Posted February 14, 2019 Great uniform. I have been wanting to add a patched 1st MarDiv blues to my collection. Don't see them that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code_Talker_101 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted February 15, 2019 I snatched it up as soon as I saw it. For $225 I had to get it. I've been wanting one as well. I'm hoping the ribbons are original to him. I'm going to get his files soon hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASEUSA11B Posted February 17, 2019 Share #15 Posted February 17, 2019 Based on the position of the stars it looks like there may have been a third star that fell off. Is there any indication of damage to the ribbon? I think $225 is a bit on the high end of this but as long as your happy! Getting his file is the best way to go. It will answer a lot of questions and bring life back to the uniform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code_Talker_101 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted February 18, 2019 There are no holes where a 3rd star would have been. The back of the ribbons are stitched together and there is no access to add not remove a star. I am going to get his file soon. I know someone who can get it for $40 which isn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 18, 2019 Share #17 Posted February 18, 2019 I don't think the price was obscene...pretty common for patched named 1stMarDiv blouses to fetch $200+...blues are tougher to find than service uniforms patched, as most Marines had no use for them during the war. Not the most in-demand uniform due to his time as a cook, granted, but patched period uniforms are drying up, especially with original trousers and ribbons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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