" THERE IS ACTUALLY A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ETHICAL AND UNETHICAL SALES OF MILITARY "COLLECTABLES".  MY OPINION IS THAT COLLECTING IS A FUN AND EVEN A POSSIBLY PROFITABLE HOBBY. I HAVE COLLECTED VINTAGE POCKET KNIVES SINCE THE 1970'S(BUY, SELL & TRADE) AND HAVE MADE MANY GOOD FRIENDS{ALTHOUGH LATELY I'M STARTING TO LOSE TOO MANY TO OLD AGE).       THE UNETHICAL PART OF SELLING DOG TAGS WITHOUT TRYING TO REUNITE THEM WITH THE FAMILIES IS WHERE THE "RUB" COMES FOR ME. ORIGINALLY THE PURPOSE OF DOG TAGS WAS TO BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY G.I. BODIES. TO ME MOST OTHER MILITARY COLLECTIBLES ARE NOT UNETHICAL TO SELL, EXCEPT "THE MEDAL OF HONOR" OBVIOUSLY.       I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ANY THOUGHTS FROM OTHERS. GOBLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!"   I will happily disagree with you on this, your "RUB" as you put it is nothing more than a fantasy concocted in your own mind.   First question; what makes you think a family wants their family members dog tags? Just because you do, has no bearing on reality! The reality is most families do not want this stuff around and contrary to what you believe many, many families have been destroyed due to the US military and others just want to forget. I always find this entire subject beyond obtuse.  What would be unethical about buying or selling a Medal of Honor? Would it be better to throw it in the trash?  I laugh every time I see this ridiculous argument on here, not to mention those dog tags were paid for by the US Government and are obsolete, meaning they belong to whomever has possession. And regardless of any excuses, typing in caps is rude and it is yelling, might be better to type in lower case. And Cheetos are not good for you!

Great presentation! I went to Madison last summer. The Civil War portion of the cemetery, the Civil War monuments around the capital building, and the Veteran's Museum across from the capital are all highly suggested visits. 

I had the chance to look in the volumes "Dressed for Duty". It mentioned that at least three exercise outfits were worn by women Marines. The first was a tan seersucker one piece suit, aka the "peanut suit". A second suit was also one-pieced but had a fitted waist and flared shorts. The color of this suit is not known. Based on the author's information during her research, one pair of spruce green and white seersucker bloomer shorts were observed. Finally, there was a uniform for the Marine women's basketball and baseball teams consisting of a navy blue turtle-neck sweater with USMC in white across the chest and a sports suit consisting of long sleeve sweatshirt and white shorts.    Sadly there were no images of the exercise uniforms other than a photo (black and white) of the peanut suit.     Not sure if the National Musuem of the US Marine Corps in Virginia would be of assistance.  You may want reach out to them. A member here is one of the Curators there, Jon Bernstein.   Best regards   Leigh 

A small, all Sterling-marked collection of jump wings:  

another "Sterling" marked Air Assault Badge:

Charles Peshall Plunkett (February 15, 1864 – March 24, 1931) was a United States Navy officer whose career spanned nearly five decades and included service in both the Spanish–American War and the First World War. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he first gained distinction during the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898 while serving in Admiral George Dewey’s Asiatic Squadron. In the years following the war, Plunkett became known as a specialist in naval gunnery and held a number of important command and staff positions. Among his commands were the battleship USS North Dakota and the armored cruiser USS South Dakota, and he also served in the Navy Department overseeing target practice and engineering competitions, contributing to improvements in naval artillery training. His most significant contribution came during the First World War. In 1918, Plunkett organized and commanded the U.S. Navy’s railway artillery batteries in France, which operated powerful 14-inch naval guns mounted on rail platforms. These weapons supported Allied operations on the Western Front during the final months of the war. For his leadership and technical achievements, he was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. After the war, Plunkett continued to serve in senior roles, including command of destroyer forces in the Atlantic Fleet, Chief of Staff at the Naval War College, President of the Board of Inspection and Survey, and Commandant of the New York Navy Yard and the Third Naval District. He retired in 1928 with the rank of Rear Admiral and died in Washington, D.C., in 1931. In recognition of his service, the destroyer USS Plunkett (DD-431) was later named in his honor.  

Thanks! Just found a link that I am sure you all know about, interesting! Seems like the Depot covered all of the bases :)   https://qmmuseum.army.mil/research/history-heritage/general-history/Jeffersonville-Quartermaster-Intermediate-Depot-History-and-Functions.html  

yeah, ended up getting quite lucky with it. I don't collect sealed stuff so I'm looking to sell it but I've gotta post more here before I can do that.

Major William Henry Plunkett was a Union Army officer who served with distinction in the 17th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. The regiment, organized in 1862 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin, became widely known as the “Irish Regiment” of Wisconsin,” as a large proportion of its soldiers were Irish immigrants or of Irish descent. Plunkett had already acquired military experience before joining the 17th Wisconsin, having previously served in the 1st Wisconsin Infantry during the early phase of the war. His earlier service and leadership earned him a commission as a field officer, and he later held the rank of Major in the 17th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. As a field officer, he played an important role in the regiment's administration, discipline, and battlefield command. After its organization, the 17th Wisconsin was quickly sent south and attached to Union forces operating in the Western Theater. The regiment first served in Missouri and Tennessee, taking part in the operations around Pittsburg Landing and the siege of Corinth in 1862. Over the course of the war, the unit participated in several major campaigns of the Union armies in the West, including operations in Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee, often enduring the heavy marching, combat, and privations typical of that theater. Within the regiment’s command structure, Major Plunkett was among the senior officers responsible for supporting the regimental commander and overseeing tactical operations in the field. Field officers such as Plunkett frequently led battalion-sized formations during combat and were essential in maintaining the cohesion and fighting capability of volunteer regiments. Following the Civil War, Plunkett returned to civilian life but was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1866, reflecting the enduring recognition of his wartime service. Major William Henry Plunkett stands among the officers who helped lead Wisconsin’s volunteer soldiers through the demanding campaigns of the Civil War, contributing to the Union Army’s success in the Western Theater.  

that is a rare find congrats