HMS Resolute Posted 21 July , 2010 Share Posted 21 July , 2010 Hello, another question about U.S. Marines in the Great War. What would a replacement marine (late 1918), serving as an infantryman, wear on his collar? Would the jacket buttons be the blackened eagle type worn by the army, or something different? Given that this is a replacement, he would probably have all of his original gear and marine uniform. Any pictures would be awesome. Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted 22 July , 2010 Share Posted 22 July , 2010 Collar disks, if worn at all, would be the Marine overcoat button, a blackened eagle over an anchor. Thirteen stars would arc over the top of the button. Collar disks, with the EGA would be issued post-war. (See Osprey Men-at Arms #327 for illustrations.) DrB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G Posted 23 July , 2010 Share Posted 23 July , 2010 Jim Moran's Marine Uniforms 1912-1940 indicates that collar disks were authorized in August, 1918 for the 4th Marine Brigade. In The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor 1868-1968 by Col. John A. Driscoll, the indication is that the first EGA enlisted type collar disks were made in France. Best Regards, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMS Resolute Posted 23 July , 2010 Author Share Posted 23 July , 2010 Thanks for all your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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