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RVTN21
09-06-10, 08:05 PM
Hi! This is might be inappropriate, but I need some help. I'm in need of some good ideas for a unique, hopefulyl vintage birthday gift for my Marine. I was hoping to find a vintage canteen or knife, etc but can't seem to find anything that I think fits him. He's really interested in the Korean War in particular, but all things Marine Corps he adores. His birthday is Saturday, so I'm in a rush. Also, i live in DC if anyone happens to know of any good collector's shops or anything similar. Thanks Marines!!

BR34
09-07-10, 07:07 AM
Find an amry surplus store. You should be able to locate several in the DC area, and there should be plenty of old gear available.

Sgt Leprechaun
09-08-10, 11:43 PM
Drop me a PM....I can't get it to you by Saturday but I can easily get you a set of HBT uniforms for about 50 bucks, (repro) that were used in "Windtalkers" and "Flags of our Fathers" that are correct for the Korean war as well.

RVTN21
09-09-10, 08:05 AM
Cool. Thanks, guys!

awbrown1462
09-09-10, 09:14 AM
a old K-Bar is always great too

RVTN21
09-09-10, 12:27 PM
What's a K-bar? And where can I find one? haha Thanks

awbrown1462
09-09-10, 12:49 PM
it is a Knife used by Marines also called a boot knife

RVTN21
09-09-10, 03:27 PM
ok got it..thanks again!

Wyoming
09-09-10, 03:46 PM
There is that ONE thing he would appreciate.

Just sayin'.

RVTN21
09-09-10, 04:59 PM
hahaha well..i mean....i'll see what i can do. don't worry.