USMC US Marine Corps

ARTIFACT: This is a World War I USMC Officer's photo of Lieutenant Briggs of the 5th Marine Officer Brigade. The photo was taken in France and you can see that the Lieutenant is wearing his overseas cap with the globe and eagle anchor insignia. This is...

ARTIFACT: This is a history of the United States Navy Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 341 (VMSB-341) compiled over several years but published in the 1970s. It was written by John M. Elliott, Major USMC (Retired), who served with the 341st from July 1943...

ARTIFACT: This is a scarce autographed first edition hardcover copy of "Baa Baa Black Sheep" by Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, United States Marine Corps. An Idaho Native, Boyington was a wrestler and an aeronautical engineer before even entering the...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare World War II 20th US Marine Corps Mothers "V for Victory pin. VINTAGE: Circa 1943. SIZE: About 1-1/2" in width by 2" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Red, white and blue Bakelite with copper wire and pin and brass logo...

ARTIFACT: This is a unique circa 1930 trench art 75 mm shell for VO-8M (Marine Observation Squadron 8). Originally Marine Observation Squadron One, VO-8M was reorganized July 1, 1927 while serving in Nicaragua, later becoming VMO-Engaging in the Battle...

ARTIFACT: This is World War II United States Marine Corps son-in-service pin by J. O. Pollack. The pin is chained, with a small eagle, globe and anchor on one side and a blue star within a red rectangle as the other. VINTAGE: Circa World War II...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II United States Marine Corps sweetheart pin in sterling silver. The pin is an eagle, globe and anchor. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/2" n height and 1-3/8" in width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II United States Marine Corps sweetheart locket bracelet. The oval locket is in mother-of-pearl with a small brass EGA at center. The locket is on a lightweight linked chain. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Locket:...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II United States Marine Corps sweetheart bracelet in sterling silver. The bracelet has ten thin yet substantial rectangular panels, five showing China Marine EGAs, four bearing the letters USMC individually, and the end...

ARTIFACT: World War II Gold Star Mother's Lapel Pin, for mothers who lost children in the war. Initials of soldier killed in action on reverse. VINTAGE: Circa WWII SIZE: Approximately 9/16" round. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Plated and enameled brass...

ARTIFACT: This is a United States Marine Corps sweetheart pillowcase from World War I in silk with hand-painted details. The case is fringed in golden thread and reads DEMOCRACY'S VANGUARD across the bottom of a landing scene. VINTAGE: Circa World War I...

ARTIFACT: This is sterling silver World War II United States Marine Corps son-in-service pin. The pin is small and chained, a blue star within a red rectangle hanging beneath a small eagle, globe and anchor. VINTAGE: Circa World War II...