18 Dec 04: It's been quite awhile since I've posted anything new. Doesn't mean I haven't been busy, just haven't gotten around too it. I have quite a few nice new additions. This USMC Officer's Boat Cloak is one of the rarest items around. They're still seen in the Wash. D.C. area.

U.S. Marine Officer's Boat Cloak - Circa 1940 - Made in China

You don't see these around anymore. This style MP helmet liner was worn post WW2 through the VietNam era. This one is a replica that I had my son KC make up for me, but it's just like the ones I used to wear when I was stationed at Marine Corps Schools, Quantico VA in the late 1950's and early 60's.

Well here's an item that not to many modern day Marines will recognize. But anybody with any time in WW2 or Korea will ID it in a New York minute. It's the work horse of all pack systems. It's commonly known as the "Pack Board" Semper Fi!