m1a2u2 Posted August 30, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2010 I've been a long time collector of militaria but have recently started collected pre WWII field gear. Is there a page that discusses how to ID USMC field gear versus army (besides the obvious "USMC" markings. Did earlier equipment, M1903 for example, also use the EGA snaps on certain equipment. The main focus of my collection is what the Marines were wearing during the early parts of the Caribbean Banana Wars. 1900-1920's I have a bunch of pictures but the small details that distinguish the items as "Marine" are not evident. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheskett Posted August 30, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 30, 2010 I've been a long time collector of militaria but have recently started collected pre WWII field gear. Is there a page that discusses how to ID USMC field gear versus army (besides the obvious "USMC" markings. Did earlier equipment, M1903 for example, also use the EGA snaps on certain equipment. The main focus of my collection is what the Marines were wearing during the early parts of the Caribbean Banana Wars. 1900-1920's I have a bunch of pictures but the small details that distinguish the items as "Marine" are not evident. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks! The Marines had a Marine Corps snap for the pre WWI gear. try this link http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=5406 It shows a canteen cover with the MArine snaps. Beware this stuff is pricey. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QED4 Posted August 31, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 31, 2010 There is a new book out titled Equipping the Corp by Alec Tulkoff it should answer most if not all you questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1a2u2 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted August 31, 2010 Just bought it on Amazon, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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