Posted 13 years ago
tlmbaran
(136 items)
RARE and hard to find, WWI USMC photo of Marine with collar insignia, shooting badge, good conduct medal, French Fourragere shoulder cord, and 2nd division sholder insignia. Also has photographers stamp embossed on photo. Found last year on Ebay at "buy it now" for $6.99 plus shipping.....
Brief history lesson...when the US went overseas in WWI, the Marines were attached to the US Army's 2nd Division. The Marines adopted the Army insignia, and wore it on their uniforms.
Great 4X6 photo in photographers folder frame. One of my favorite pieces to my WWI USMC collection...
GREAT USMC image!
We have similar collecting tastes.
Scott
Indeed we do Scott! and Thanks!
6.99??? What a steal! The collar devices, the shooting badge, The GC Medal, The shoulder patch, WOW! Only way this could get better is if he was identified.
Great pic! have possible donations! Contact me at fightn5th@stx.rr.com