Yankeeman Posted July 4, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 4, 2020 I recently got this amazing P41 shirt for around 60$ off of eBay, its named to a M H Boggs, has sergeant marking on each sleeve, and has “M Boggs, Saipan? (I assume thats what it says as its pretty faded), 1942 1944, Lucky Japanese” written on the inside. Its in immaculate condition except for a bit of fraying, some fading of the USMC and EGA, and some white paint that splattered onto it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted July 13, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2020 Hi can you post a shot off the pocket please and the sleeves. Does it have 1 or 2 button holes on the wrists. if that’s not grease pen it was written post war. Looks like sharpie ? - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankeeman Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/13/2020 at 2:20 AM, ArchangelDM said: Hi can you post a shot off the pocket please and the sleeves. Does it have 1 or 2 button holes on the wrists. if that’s not grease pen it was written post war. Looks like sharpie ? - Dean I’d be happy to provide some more photos when i have some spare time, and i believe it has two buttons on the wrist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themick Posted July 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 17, 2020 For some reason I'm of the impression that inking in the chevrons on the HBTs didn't happen until after the war. A number of you out there know more than I, so please feel free to correct me. Post a picture if you can. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hochiminhtrail Posted July 17, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 17, 2020 pictures are courtesy of Thayer Soule Collection (COLL/2266) at the Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/36579702871/in/album-72157665217785417/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/36579702601/in/album-72157665217785417/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankeeman Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted July 17, 2020 Since i’m not doing much at 3 AM and this seems to be getting traction, i dug it out and took photos of all the writing on it. The name, chevrons, and writing all seem to have been done at different times with different pens. Something interesting i noticed is that the sergeant markings on the left sleeve have been done with a stencil or at least utilized a stencil , while the right sleeve seems have been freehanded. Also i would really appreciate if someone would be able to try and track down some information M H Boggs, i haven’t had any luck and i would really like to get some more background information on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hochiminhtrail Posted July 17, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 17, 2020 from the pocket thread it seems to be a Korean War P47 shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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