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POST WW2 U.S. CLOTHING, GEAR, EQUIPMENT & COLLECTIBLE MILITARIA |
| Post WW2 U.S. GI Clothing, Gear, Equipment & Miscellaneous Collectible Militaria | |
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| 24th Infantry Division Banner, Korea, Theatre Made | |
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1PWE-1. In June 1950 when North Korea attacked South Korea elements of the 24th Infantry Division were the first units to arrive in Korea. The 24th Infantry Division fought a delaying action against overwhelming odds, which permitted the United Nations to build up its forces near Pusan South Korea; for their heroic actions the Division was awarded the Presidential Citation. For the following nineteen months the Division fought in seven campaigns and was decorated, twice, by the Government of South Korea. In February 1952 the 24th Infantry Division departed for Japan where it served as part of the Far East Reserve. In July 1953 the Division returned to Korea to restore order in prisoner of war camps. In 1954 the Division returned to Japan and was stationed there until February 1955 when it returned to Korea for an aditional tour of duty. The 24th Infantry division left Korea in 1957 when the United States reduced and realigned its Divisions in the Far East. This banner has the distinct appearance of those souvenirs made in Japan during the units stay there. Approximately 11-5/8-inch wide x 17-inch high, two sided, swallow tail, banner constructed from black satin material, which has a slight, deep purple, iridescence. The multi-color central design depicts a beautiful, 5-inch diameter, rendition of the unique shoulder patch of the 24th Infantry Division, consisting of a green satin taro leaf with a yellow/gold embroidered border separately applied onto a red satin circular field with a black and yellow gold border, which is beautifully applied onto the black satin banner. The units nickname, the “Victory Division,” is tightly embroidered, using yellow/gold thread, above and below the patch. This is a double-sided banner where the front and back side are exactly the same; the top edge has double cotton ties on each corner and it is quite evident that both sides were intended to be seen at the same time; it may have been used as a trumped banner or used in another official recognition situation; the banner is expertly constructed in the highest quality and appears to be something more than a simple souvenir constructed for the average GI. The banner is wrinkled and has horizontal lines from being folded for years, (nothing serious); otherwise it’s in near excellent condition. A very unique item. $59.00 |
| Sterling Silver U.S. Navy Submarine Dolphin Breast Badge, Marked, “Balfour, Sterling, 1B,” Post WW2 | |
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1PWE-2. Approximately 2-13/16-inch wide x 3/4-inch high stamped badge depicting, in high relief, the design of the bow and conning tower view of a submarine, underway, on the surface, with is bow planes rigged for diving; two large dolphins flank the sub with their heads resting on the upper edge of the bow planes. This submarine insignia is worn at all times by enlisted personnel who are qualified in submarine duty and are attached to submarine units or submarine organizations ashore or afloat; the badge is not authorized to be worn when not attached to submarine units. This specimen is highly detailed and has a, matte, silver-oxide finish, which exhibits very light signs of age and minor wear from handling. The deeply sculptured backside is stamped, “Balfour, Sterling, 1-B,” and it has, “WW2 flat face sterling silver, clutch fasteners.” The badge is most likely a post WW2 example, because of the “1-B” number; however, it was not made in recent years. Sterling Silver. About Vg+. $95.00 SOLD |
| U.S.M.C. Guidon | |
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1PWE-3. Approximately 23-inch wide x 20-inch high, red acetate material, rectangular shaped, Guidon flag bearing, separately applied, gold colored U.S.M.C. letters. The Guidon is bordered on three sides with 1-1/2-inch long gold colored cloth fringe. One edge of the Guidon has a 2-inch hemmed sleeve, which is designed to slip over the Guidon pole; the Guidon is secured to the pole by means of a short leather strap with a buttonhole, which is sewn into both ends of the sleeve. The Gideon exhibits insignificant signs of age from handling and light use; it has a very light water mark on the red field, (the mark is not extremely detracting and not actually noticeable in some lighting situations). No maker marks. The darkness seen in the image is simply a shadow. An original USMC issue Guidon. Excellent+. $85.00 SOLD |
| Gold U.S. Navy Submarine Dolphin Breast Badge, Marked, “0-20GF By Blackinton,” Circa Post WW2 | |
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1PWE-4. Approximately 2-13/16-inch wide x 3/4-inch high stamped gilt metal badge depicting, in excellent detail, the design of the bow and conning tower view of a submarine, underway, on the surface, with is bow planes rigged for diving; two large dolphins flank the sub with their heads resting on the upper edge of the bow planes. This submarine insignia is worn at all times by officers who are qualified in submarine duty and are attached to submarine units or submarine organizations ashore or afloat; the badge is not authorized to be worn when not attached to submarine units. This specimen has excellent detail and has a, semi-matte, gilt finish, with some polished gilt highlights. The badge exhibits light signs of age and minor wear from handling. The flat backside has a dark gold finish, which is moderately tarnished; the backside is stamped, “0-20GF By Blackinton,” and has a horizontal attaching pin with a roller lock pin catch. The badge is most likely a post WW2 example, however, it was not made in recent years. No Precious metal. About Vg+. $45.00 SOLD |
| U.S. Marine Corps MP, (Military Police), Armband | |
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1PWE-5.
4-inch wide x approximately 17-1/2-inch long, when fully
opened; (the ends have never been sewn together). The armband is
constructed from medium weight scarlet wool with golden/yellow wool,
“MP, letters separately applied, (machine sewn), onto the scarlet field.
Two, bright silver, safety pins are attached to fasten the ends together.
The armband has several tiny moth bites and some minor moth tracking, (due
to the very small size of the holes, they are not seriously detracting);
otherwise, the armband is in excellent+ unused condition. A real
beauty. $25.00 |
| An Accessory Packet Found In An Empty C-Ration Case, (Empty Case Dated 1958), Containing, One, Full Pack of “Viceroy,” King Size, Filter Tip Cigarettes, (pre-Surgeon General warning), As One of Its Components. | |
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1PWE-6. Recently found, in an empty C-Ration master box, while cleaning the recesses of our warehouse. The exterior of the C-Ration master box was dated 1958. A complete, opened, C-Ration accessory packet containing a full pack, (20-cigaretes), of “Viceroy,” king size, filter tip cigarettes, (pre-Surgeon General warning); three packages of, “Chicle Treets,” candy coated gum; two packages of iodized salt; two OD matchbooks, (20-count) and a package of toilet paper. The original outside, government, silver foil lined envelope had been opened, however, all of the contents remain unopened and unused. The cigarette pack is marked, “U.S. Tax exempt for use outside the U.S., 20 Class-A cigarettes;” (other writing not completely legible because of superimposed ink stamps). The exterior cellophane packaging of one of the packs of gum has, moderate, insect bites; the salt packs are intact, as are the matches. The front of the matchbook is marked, “These matches are designed epically for damp climates but they will not light when wet or after long exposure (several weeks) to very damp air;” the backside of the matchbook is marked, “Military Subsistence Supply Agency, Chicago MS Market Center, 226 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago 6, Ill., (pre-zip code), Phone Andover 3-3600.” The toilet paper pack exhibits light age and minor discoloration on the ends of the paper, from storage. The contents was packed in a, manila, silver foil lined paper envelope, which is ink stamped, “Accessory Packet, Cigarettes, Matches, Toilet Paper, Chewing Gum, Salt.” The envelope was opened from the top; the paper is aged and has a moderate tear along the tope edge, as well as, several small holes throughout; the envelope would rate Vg-; the components are near excellent. Of course there is no intent that the components should actually be eaten, smoked or used in any way; they are simply offered as collectors items. Accessory packets containing FULL packs of cigarettes are QUITE SCARCE. $35.00 |
| An Accessory Packet Found In An Empty C-Ration Case, (Empty Case Dated 1958), Containing, One, Full Pack of “Winston,” King Size, Filter Tip Cigarettes, (pre-Surgeon General warning), As One of Its Components. | |
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1PWE-6a. Recently found, in an empty C-Ration master box, while cleaning the recesses of our warehouse; the exterior of the C-Ration master box was dated 1958. A complete, opened, C-Ration accessory packet containing a full pack, (20-cigaretes), of “Winston,” king size, filter tip cigarettes, (pre-Surgeon General warning); three packages of, “Adams Chiclets” spearmint gum;” two packages of iodized salt; two OD matchbooks, (20-count) and a package of toilet paper. The original outside, government, silver foil lined envelope had been opened, however, all of the contents remain unopened and unused. The cigarette pack is marked, “U.S. Tax exempt for use outside the U.S., 20 Class-A cigarettes;” (other writing not completely legible because of superimposed ink stamps). The exterior cellophane packaging of the packs of gum are in excellent condition, as are the salt packets and the matchbooks. The front of the matchbook is marked, “These matches are designed epically for damp climates but they will not light when wet or after long exposure (several weeks) to very damp air;” the backside of the matchbook is marked, “Military Subsistence Supply Agency, Chicago MS Market Center, 226 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago 6, Ill., (pre-zip code), Phone Andover 3-3600.” The toilet paper pack exhibits extremely light age and insignificant discoloration on the ends of the paper, from storage. The contents was packed in a, manila, silver foil lined paper envelope, which is ink stamped, “Accessory Packet, Cigarettes, Matches, Toilet Paper, Chewing Gum, Salt.” The envelope was opened from the top and along one edge; the paper is aged and has a moderate tear along the tope edge, as well as, a short, horizontal, slit along a crease in the paper; the envelope would rate about Vg; the components are excellent. Of course there is no intent that the components should actually be eaten, smoked or used in any way; they are simply offered as collectors items. Accessory packets containing FULL packs of cigarettes are QUITE SCARCE. $35.00 SOLD |
| Army Transportation Guidon | |
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1PWE-7. Approximately 29-inch wide x 20-inch high, maroon wool, swallow-tail shape, Guidon flag bearing the separately applied, (both sides), yellow and maroon symbol for the U.S. Military Transportation branch of service. One edge of the Guidon has a 2-inch hemmed sleeve, which is designed to slip over the Guidon pole; the Guidon is secured to the pole by means of a short leather strap with a buttonhole, which is sewn into both ends of the sleeve. There is a white cloth label sewn inside the sleeve on one end; the label is printed “GUIDON, TRANSPORTATION CORPS., NTL/WL BNTC, 1’8”x2’3 ¾”, CONTACT NO.8039-86, 8345-00-234-9760, DEFENSE PERSONNEL SUPPORT CENTER,” the label bears hand annotated numbers, as well. The Guidon is in excellent + condition. An original military issue Guidon. $49.00 |
| Military Intelligence Guidon | |
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1PWE-8. Approximately 29-inch wide x 20-inch high, blue wool, swallow-tail shape, Guidon flag bearing the separately applied, (both sides), gray/white and blue symbol for the U.S. Military Intelligence branch of service; this example has the letter “D” sewn below the symbol, as well. One edge of the Guidon has a 2-inch hemmed sleeve, which is designed to slip over the Guidon pole; the Guidon is secured to the pole by means of a short leather strap with a buttonhole, which is sewn into both ends of the sleeve. There is a white cloth label sewn inside the sleeve on one end; the label is printed “DPSC Dir. Of Mfg. Inspected,” the inspected date is hand annotated, 9/23/91 and the label bears the inspectors initials as well. The Gideon exhibits insignificant signs of age from handling and has seen some light use. An original military issue Guidon. Excellent+. $49.00 |
| GI Athletic Supporter, (Jock Strap), In Box of Issue Size Small - Dated 1947 | |
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1PWE-9. Military issue, “Jock Strap,” in its original box of issue. The tan colored cardboard box is marked, “One Each, Supporter, Athletic, 3” Waist Band, Small, Stock No. 37-S-5888, Keystone Coat & Apron Mfg. Corp., Philadelphia, PA.” The box is marked for a Medium size supporter, but it has been, officially, inked over with the “Small” designation; the box is tattered on one end flap. The supporter is constructed of woven, ribbed, cotton with elastic waistband and leg straps; it has a, sewn-in, white cloth tag, which is marked, “Small, Keystone coat & Apron Mfg. Co., Stock No. 37-S-5888, Dated August, 1947,” (close enough for a WW2 collection). UNIQUE. Unused. Excellent. $10.00 |
| Tour Jacket - “Philippines 88 – Subic Bay,” 169th MP Co. - Souvenir | |
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1PWE-10. Black satin fabric, black & gold knit crew neck with black & gold knit wrists and waistband; slash side pockets and black plastic “YKK” zipper. The interior and sleeves are lined and lightly quilted with a smooth black fabric. The front left breast has the Military Police, crossed pistol, branch of service design, as well as “169th MP Co. David,” embroidered with yellow/gold thread. Six, 3-inch wide x 2-ingh high, flag patches are machine sewn onto the left sleeve; American; Philippine; Italy; Japan; Great Britain and Japan. The back of the jacket is heavily embroidered with yellow/gold thread depicting a large tiger with red eyes and red mouth; large lettering, “Philippine 88 and Subic Bay,” are embroidered at the top and bottom of the tiger design. The jacket has been used, it’s clean and intact, it exhibits very minor signs of use; the knit crew neck, wrists and waistband show light signs of pilling, which is normal for this type of knit material. No labels or tags. About size 38/40. Near excellent. $65.00 SOLD |
| U.S. Blood Chit, in 4-Languages, For Latin America – Dated 1960 & 1961 | |
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1PWE-11. An Original U.S. Blood Chit In 4-Languages For Latin America, Dated 1960 & 1961, during those years we (the CIA), were involved in, “operations,” in The Canal Zone, El Salvador, Guatemala and Ecuador. Approximately 9-inches wide x 15-inches high white silk panel printed with a large, 48 star American flag on top and the following statement printed in four different languages: "I am a citizen of the United States of America. I do not speak your language. Misfortune forces me to seek your assistance in obtaining food; shelter and protection. Please take me to someone who will provide for my safety and see that I am returned to my people. I will do my best to see that no harm comes to you. My government will reward you." Languages include, French, Spanish, Portuguese and English. This, “Blood Chit,” was issued as part of many different aviation survival kits, it was also issued directly to Pilots and Aircrew members who flew over hostile territories, as well as, being issued to the CIA and Special Operations Groups that might find themselves in a life threatening situation behind enemy lines, or in hostile, inaccessible and unfamiliar areas. The “Chit” is marked on the bottom, “ Published by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center, United States Air Force, St. Louis 18, MO. July 1960 (ACIC), Base 100, Lithographed by S.F. Dec. 1961, XM-60-1, (Latin America),” and is serial numbered in red ink, “16471L. The silk fabric made the “Chit” impervious to rain and moisture; it could be folded very small and easily hidden. The “Chit” is in excellent+ overall condition with lightly raveled edges, (which a normal situation for this type of Chit) and wrinkled from being folded for a long period of time, nothing damaging or detracting. Only a portion of the chit is shown, as it is much too large for the scanner. A SCARCE, original Latin America area Blood Chit, “NOT A REPRODUCTION” Excellent. $65.00 SOLD |
| Tour Jacket - “Desert Storm ’91 –Saudi Arabia” - Souvenir | |
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1PWE-12. Black satin fabric, black elasticized crew neck with black elasticized wrists and waistband; slash side pockets and black plastic “YKK” zipper. The interior and sleeves are lined with a smooth black fabric. The back of the jacket is embroidered with yellow/gold thread depicting the geographical shape of Saudi Arabia and Iraq; the names of cities, as well as the names of surrounding countries are shown; a small camel is embroidered on the lower part of Saudi Arabia. Large lettering, “Desert Storm ’91 and Saudi Arabia,” are embroidered at the top and bottom of the design. The jacket is clean and intact, it doesn’t appear to have been used. “Made in Korea” label, as well as a size label, “L,” (large – Maybe a 38/40). Excellent++. $39.00 SOLD |
| Large USMC Enlisted, Blackened Brass Eagle Globe & Anchor Insignia, Worn On The Green Service Cap From 1949 – 1955 | |
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1PWE-13. About 1-5/8 inch high depicting a black USMC eagle, standing on a globe, which exhibits the North and South American continents, in relief, and only shows lines of latitude; the anchor has a fouled rope and the anchor stock on this variation does not touch the eagles wing. The reverse exhibits a screw post with a large washer and a fluted edge nut. The black finish exhibits very light signs of age and it is about 99% intact; there are some very minor and insignificant surface scratches from handling and storage, (extremely light and not a problem). A very nice example. Excellent. $22.00 |
| Large USMC Enlisted, Blackened Brass Eagle Globe & Anchor Insignia, Worn On The Green Service Cap From 1949 – 1955, Screw Back | |
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1PWE-13a. About 1-1/2 inch high depicting a black USMC eagle, standing on a globe, which exhibits the North and South American continents, in relief, and only shows lines of latitude; the anchor has a fouled rope and the anchor stock on this variation does not touch the eagles wing. The reverse exhibits a screw post with a large washer and a knurled edge nut. The black finish exhibits light signs of age and it is about 95% intact; there are very light and insignificant surface scratches, as well as light wear to the black finish, on some of the highlights, from use, handling and storage. The original owner has properly refinished the black finish, as per Marine Corps regulations, for insignia that’s black finish has been worn beyond acceptable Marine Corps regulations. A nice example. Vg+. $19.00 |
| USMC M1954 Herringbone Twill, (HBT), Cover, (Cap) | |
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1PWE-14. The last HBT cover made for the Marine Corps, from the middle 1950's through the very early 1960's. Olive green HBT material, (Not Sateen); eight sewn pleats; stiffened front panel; top front edges are stitched and it has two small OD metal vent grommets on each side. Eight rows of stitching on visor; unlined interior with an HBT sweatband. Eagle Globe & anchor design on front, the globe depicts horizontal lines only. Original paper cutter tags still present. Unused condition. This is the real deal. Size small, “S” stamped on the sweatband, (about 7 to 7-1/8). Genuine Military Issue. SCARCE. A bit wrinkled from storage. Unused. Mint. $49.00 |
| USMC Sage Green Herringbone Twill, (HBT), Utility Cover, (Hat), Dated 1952 | |
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1PWE-15 / 1UH-LC1. 1952 dated Marine Corps, sage green HBT hat, (Not Sateen). The hat has eight sewn pleats; no stiffening or edge stitches, (as per specifications for that period hat), and two small OD metal vent grommets on each side. There are eight rows of stitching on the visor; the interior is unlined and there is an HBT sweatband. The front of the hat bears a black silhouette stencil eagle, glove & anchor design, (EGA). The interior of this example has a sewn-in, white cloth label, which is marked, “Large, The Lilley-Ames Co., Inc., Cont. N50M 108566, Dated 14 May 1952. A scarce Marine Corps hat that is very difficult to obtain and very closely resembles its M44, WW2, cousin. Marked size “Large.” A bit wrinkled from storage. Genuine Military Issue. VERY SCARCE. Unused. Mint. $85.00 SOLD |
| USMC Basic Badge, Sterling Silver, Circa Post WW2 | |
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1PWE-16. The Marine Basic Badge was issued along with the Marksmanship Qualification badges from its inception in 1937 until 1968 when it was discontinued. This example is approximately 1-1/4-inch diameter and is suspended from a 1-1/2-inch long x ¼-inch high suspension bar. The central design depicts the U.S. Marine Corps eagle, globe & anchor logo design, which is superimposed on the top edge of a bulls eye target; the target and EGA are enclosed by a laurel wreath. The suspension bar bears embossed words, “U.S. Marine Corps,” and has two suspension rings, which attach to the wreath. The front of the badge is in Vg+ condition; it retains its bright silver finish and shows very minor and insignificant signs of surface wear on some of the highlights, as well as minor scratches and nicks. The backside of the badge is stamped, “sterling,” as is the backside of the suspension bar, which has double clutch back attaching pins with, post WW2 type, brass clutch fasteners. Unfortunately, nice condition Basic Badge, as this one, do not seem to turn up frequently. A very nice, heavy, example. Near excellent. $35.00 SOLD |
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