Dress Blue uniform identified to Marine Major George W. McHenry, Jr. who was a member of HQ Company, 2nd Raider Battalion where he served during the Bougainville campaign. This uniform is a large size (approximately 42R) and is in nice displayable condition... has minimal mothing in just a couple places. PLEASE NOTE: The Major insignia and the last two pictures of the mess dress uniform are for reference to show what awards McHenry, Jr. is entitled to. ASKING $650.00
Hats & Helmets:
!!NEW!! Original Late WWII Korean War Swivel Bale M1 Helmet with (NOS) New Old Stock mint condition U.S.M.C. Helmet Cover… THIS IS A WWII Helmet Cover that was reissued and EGA insignia applied during the Korean War Period. The helmet shell is a LATE WWII REAR SEAM M1 HELMET WITH ANEARLY 19501/52 dated CAPAC LINER. The liner has some damage as pictured but is still sound. All hardware is consistent with Korean War era manufacture time frame. I purchased this directly for the Late Korean era Marine (enlisted 1953) and as you see it here is how I received it directly from him. Unfortunately I do not recall the veteran's name but do remember he served one hitch in the Marine Corps and later joined the army after graduating college and retired as a Lt. Colonel. ASKING $850.00
flight & Field Gear:
Original Korean War era U.S. marked Canteen Cover dated 1952. In very good usable condition with minor wear and fading. ASKING $30.00
Original Korean War era U.S. Canteen Cover. In good usable condition with some wear and fading. ASKING $30.00
Original Korean War era U.S. marked M1918A1 BAR cartridge belt dated 1951. In very good condition with minimal wear and fading. ASKING $125.00
NEW OLD STOCK (NOS) Unissued M1 Carbine pouches… most are dated 1955 to 1958... sorry but no date choices. ASKING $20.00 each
New Old Stock U.S. marked Korean War era Wire Cutters & Pouch (identical to WWII) in very good condition. ASKING $100.00
Original 1951 Dated General Purpose (GP) Ammo Bag with Strap in Unissued condition. ASKING $60.00
FLAGS & BANNERS:
Original United Nations Partisan Forces Korea (UNPFK) FLAG to a "COMMANDER". This was a unit during the Korean War that was consolidated under the control of the Eighth United States Army, Korea's 8th Army G-3 Miscellaneous Group, 8086th and 8240th Army Unit. The details of this undercover operations unit was only made public by the US Army in 1990. The unit worked deep inside North Korea to gather intelligence, conduct raids and sabotage, rescue POWs, recruit and lead guerrilla armies and create confusion in the enemy's rear. In November 1952: 8240th Army Unit was reorganized as United Nations Partisan Forces Korea (UNPFK). In September 1953: The name changed to United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea (UNPIK). Disbanded in 1954, This unit is widely seen as the second steppingstone towards the setting up of a permanent special forces doctrine in the US Army. THIS IS A VERY RARE FLAG AND IT IS GUARANTEED 100% ORIGINAL... There are only three known in existence to date and this is the only one to a "COMMANDER". It is made of a silk type material with silkscreened lettering and insignia which has blead due to having been wet at some point. The corners are reinforced with leather and grommets for hanging. Overall this flag is in fantastic condition. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own an extremely rare early piece of Special Forces memorabilia DONT MISS OUT!!
Here is a RARE Field Manuel... 1949 dated Korean War era M3 & M3A1 Grease Gun FM 23-41. This booklet is complete without tears or major staining... has the usual foxing to the corners. In very good condition. ASKING $75.00
Here is a RARE Field Manuel... June 1947 dated Korean War era M-1 Garand TM9-1275. This booklet is complete without tears or major staining... has the usual foxing to the corners. In very good condition. ASKING $45.00
weapons & related items:
Original New Old Stock Unissued M1918A2 BAR Bipod Legs in very good condition. ASKING $60.00 each
Original U.S. GI M1918A2 BAR carry handle in very good condition. ASKING $60.00
30 or 40 round M1 Carbine magazine in very good used condition. ASKING $30.00