scottiques Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Just got in this unusual 1890s image that clearly shows two 1890s era Marines. The marine on the left is armed with a revolver and also has a medal and ribbon on his chest. The marine on the right is giving the orders-- not sure what is on his chest? It does appear to be an Eagle in the center. On the table between the two is a USMC spiked helmet. Scott Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Looks like a set of Corporal stripes in front of the helmet. Probbaly a warrant for Corporal under the stripes and I am guessing the other Marine has a copy of his discharge paper. A play on reenlistment perhaps Always looking for items associated with the China Marines! Visit chinamarine.org Link to post Share on other sites
scottiques Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 22 minutes ago, Dirk said: Looks like a set of Corporal stripes in front of the helmet. Probbaly a warrant for Corporal under the stripes and I am guessing the other Marine has a copy of his discharge paper. A play on reenlistment perhaps Thanks Dirk-- appreciate your thoughts as I wasn't sure on the "story" being told. Scott Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Looks more like "put your stripes on my desk and GTFO" I think the badge might be a SpanAm veteran piece. Great image -BrigGySgt/USMC/0369RSU-Quantico"FOR OUR TOMORROWS, THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS"RIPSgt Jesse 'Jeff Nasty' BalthaserSgt John P HulingCpl Carlos 'Gilo Monster' GilorozcoCpl Stephen C 'Socks' SockaloskyLCpl Joshua A 'Scottie' ScottLCpl Jason Lee 'Birdman' FryeLCpl Nicolas B MorrisonLCpl Jon T HicksLCpl Osbrany 'Oz' Montes De OcaPvt Lewis T D Calapini'The SOI 5' Link to post Share on other sites
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 awesome photo! Semper Fidelis, to all Marines past, present and future.. *Remembering CWO3 James Warren Maddox, USMC 1957-2018* LOOKING FOR EARLY USMC CHEVRONS & RANK INSIGNIA, COMPETITIVE MARKSMANSHIP AWARDS, RECRUITING MATERIALS AND POSTERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, PENNANTS, SIGNATURES, EARLY NUMBERED CAMPAIGN MEDALS, PRE-1900 USMC GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, USMC ENGRAVED NAVY MARKSMANSHIP MEDAL, ANY MATERIALS RELATED TO 1ST BATTALION 9TH MARINES OR ANY OF THE THREE SHIPS BEARING THE NAME "USS MADDOX". Link to post Share on other sites
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Most interesting! Would love to knows what is pinned to their uniform blouse.... The bended knee is not a tradition of our Corps. (General A. A. Vandegrift, USMC, 5 May 1946) Link to post Share on other sites
skypilot6670 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 That is one nice image. Mike Link to post Share on other sites
scottiques Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 Thanks all-- appreciate you looking and commenting. I will see if I can get some better close ups of the medal/ ribbon and pin. Scott Link to post Share on other sites
scottiques Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 Here are a few close up photos-- didn't come out that great, but it may help someone in determining the badge and the ribbon/ medal. Any thoughts or information is appreciated. Thanks. Scott Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Medal on left Marine appears to have a crown on top the cross -BrigGySgt/USMC/0369RSU-Quantico"FOR OUR TOMORROWS, THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS"RIPSgt Jesse 'Jeff Nasty' BalthaserSgt John P HulingCpl Carlos 'Gilo Monster' GilorozcoCpl Stephen C 'Socks' SockaloskyLCpl Joshua A 'Scottie' ScottLCpl Jason Lee 'Birdman' FryeLCpl Nicolas B MorrisonLCpl Jon T HicksLCpl Osbrany 'Oz' Montes De OcaPvt Lewis T D Calapini'The SOI 5' Link to post Share on other sites
Bluehawk Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Fascinating... HONORING FAMILY LtCol Wm Russell (1679-1757) VA Mil; Pvt Zachariah McKay (1714-97) Frederick VA Mil; BrigGen Evan Shelby, Jr (1719-94) VA Mil; Pvt Vincent Hobbs (1722-1808) Wythe VA Mil; Pvt Hugh Alexander (1724-77); Lt John R. Litton (1726-1804); Bvt BrigGen/Col Wm W. Russell (1735-93) 5th VA Rgmt; Lt James Scott (1736-1817); Capt John Murray, Sr (1747-1833); Capt John Sehorn, Sr (1748-1831) VA Mil; Pvt Corbin Lane (1750-1816) Franklin/TN Mil; Cpl Jesse D. Reynolds (1750-1836) 5th VA Rgmt; Capt. Solomon C. Litton (1751-1844); 1Lt Christopher Casey (1754-1840) SC Mil; Pvt Mark Adams (1755-1828); Pvt Randolph White (1755-1831) Bailey's Co. VA Rgmt; Capt. John R. Russell (1758-1838); Pvt Joseph T. Cooley (1767-1826) Fort Hempstead Mil; Pvt Thomas Barron (1776-1863) 1812; Capt. John Baumgardner (1787-1853) VA Mil; Pvt Joel Estep (1828-1864) Co B 5th KY Inf CSA & US; Pvt George B. Bell (1833-1910) Co C 47th IL Inf US; Cpl Daniel H. Barron (1838-1910) Co B 19th TN Rgmt Inf CSA; Capt Richard K. Kaufman (1908-1946) 7th PRG/3rd AF CCU; T-5 Vernon L. Bell (1926-95) 1802nd Spec Rgmt; PO2 Murray J. Heichman (1932-2019) HQSB/MCRD; PFC Jess Long (1934-2017) US Army; PFC Donald W. Johnson (1931-) 43rd ID HQ; A1C Keith W. Bell (1931-2011) 314th TCW; A3C Michael S. Bell (1946-) 3346th CMS; A1C Sam W. Lee (1954-2017) 2d BW; AW3 Keith J. Price (1975-) VP-10; 1Lt Matthew Wm Bell (1985-) 82nd Abn/SOC Link to post Share on other sites
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