Original U.S. WWI USMC Named 5th Brigade Marine Corps P1912 Uniform Jacket & Breeches with Marine Collar Discs & 5th Brigade Patch U.S. Field Gear All finished in matte black

All finished in matte black

was galvanized to stop corrosion and used bakelite for the pistol grips

or Spanish militaria

with some scattered oxidation staining in areas

which allowed the finish to degrade and the metalwork to oxidize

Original U.S. WWI USMC Named 5th Brigade Marine Corps P1912 Uniform Jacket & Breeches with Marine Collar Discs & 5th Brigade Patch U.S. Field Gear All finished in matte blackOriginal Set. One of a Kind. The Marine Corps had a strong presence in France during and after World War I, with the 4th Brigade arriving early in 1917. The 5th Brigade arrived in France around August 1918, and due to General Pershings disdain for the corps, they were assigned to guard duty until the wars end. This is a fantastic uniform to one such marine. This is a gorgeous uniform set named to Private Donald W. Hickok, Company D, 13th Regiment, 5th