love to see 3rd MarDiv. stuff, nice pickup!

Thank you Allan!   I heard that Type 10s were also produced/used between 1957 and 1967. From what I've learned online, most patch guides say that if the patch is a no-glow, then it should be WW2. I have to be honest, I'm a little skeptical of calling a patch WW2 era solely based on this criterion, but in this case, wouldn't this point towards a 1940s production rather than the later 1950-1960s era production?

During WWI, the 340th Field Artillery Regiment belonged to the 89th Division.  It was part of the 164th Field Artillery Brigade, a key component of the 89th Division.  The 89th Division served in the American Expeditionary Forces, participating in the Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offenses.                                                                                             William Ferrell_35.pdf William Ferrell_36.pdf William Ferrell_37.pdf William Ferrell_38.pdf

Good evening everyone,   I’d like to share this uniform grouping of Corporal Richard William Chiles, which I acquired from his home state of California. The belt appears to be a private-purchase item, and the tie and wool shirt have been added for display purposes.   Corporal Richard William Chiles (MCSN: 436013) was born on July 4, 1922, in Davis, California. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on August 26, 1942. He trained as an artilleryman, serving with various units but primarily with the Headquarters and Service Battery, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, throughout the majority of World War II. His service took him through intensive training in New Zealand and Guadalcanal, followed by combat in the Pacific campaigns at Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. During the fierce battle for Iwo Jima, his division initially remained in reserve offshore before landing to establish artillery battery positions, with the 12th Marines earning a second Navy Unit Commendation for their actions. After the war, in 1946, Richard married Ermyl Baker. He passed away on May 27, 1998, at the age of 75 and is buried in his hometown of Davis, California.

To add to that, the UNIS site that had a semi complete 3rd MarDiv. List has been taken down/lost to the internet. When I got this one I went looking for it and the site was no longer operational.

Really cool mess kit, great score and a great item for the museum.    Scott

Anti-Galloping Knob Rot. Along with nylons; Hershey bars; and Camel cigarettes - just what a soldier needs to have an invigorating 48 hour Pass to London.