Estate of the 29th Commandant Gen. A.M. Gray USMC

Estate of the 29th Commandant Gen. A.M. Gray USMC

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Estate of the 29th Commandant Gen. A.M. Gray USMC

Estate of the 29th Commandant Gen. A.M. Gray USMC

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Quinn's Auction Galleries is proud to present the auction of the Estate of General Alfred M. Gray Jr., the 29th Commandant of the U.S.M.C. Gray was known affectionately in the service as a “Marine’s Marine,” and he had an outsized influence on the Marine Corps during his 41 years of service. He enlisted in 1950 during the Korean War and would earn a Silver Star for Heroism during the Vietnam War. Becoming the 29th Commandant, he buttressed and reinvigorated the Marines in the aftermath of the tragedy of the 1983 terrorist attack in Beirut. Gray would prepare the Marines for future conflicts through the adoption of the doctrinal warfighting concept and his advocacy for the importance of education which resulted in the establishment of Marine Corps University.

This auction features a selection of the personal collection of General Gray. Featuring presented firearms, such as Colt Custom SAA revolver, a Chilean Navy Colt M1902 pistol, and an inscribed Colt Gold Cup Mk IV pistol, as well as knives, including a inscribed Randall Made M1-7 stag knife and an inscribed Operation...
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White House Commemorative cedar humidor

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 200)      

A 2008 White House Commemorative limited edition cedar humidor. Elm wood exterior with burl top with White House emblem. 854 of 1000. Holds 120 cigars. 7 7/8" x 16 1/2" ...morex 11 5/8". Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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4 Gen. Gray identification "dog" tags

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 200)      

A group of four General Alfred M. Gray Jr. identification "dog" tags. Duplicate U.S.M.C. tags, "COMMANDANT/ U.S. MARINE CORPS/ COMMANDING" tag, and faux allergy tag "NAME...more: A.M. Gray/ ALLERGY: Communist/ BLEEDING HEART LIBERAL." Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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3 Gen. Gray lighters

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 200)      

A group of three General Alfred M. Gray Jr. lighters. ++ Brass Zaima lighter. Red engraved "1st MAW" over logo and "Vietnam" over U.S.M.C. emblem engraved "GREY FOX." +...more+ Zippo lighter. Engraved "To/ MAJ. GRAY/ A/ SOLDIER'S/ MARINE/ FROM:/ C-2/94 ARTY" and engraved tracked artillery piece. ++ Penguin lighter. Marked "DANANG VIETNAM/ 1966-1967" over III Marine Expeditionary Force emblem and "HEADQUARTERS/ III MAF/ DANANG, VIETNAM/ 192nd/ MARINE CORPS/ BIRTHDAY/ 19 NOVEMBER 1967." Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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3 Gen. Gray bolo ties

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 200)      

A group of three General Alfred M. Gray Jr. bolo ties. Including bolo tie with U.S.M.C. emblem and .22 hornet aiguillettes and 2nd Marine Division emblem on turquoise in ...moresterling silver mount. Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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Comoy's Spectrum Smooth Billiard 186 pipe

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 200)      

A Comoy's Spectrum Smooth Billiard 186 pipe in box. Made in England. 2" x 7" x 3 3/8". Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (Americ...morean, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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Gen. Gray Operation Desert Storm belt buckle

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Medallic Art Operation Desert Storm belt buckle. Sculpted by J.M. Calhoun. Engraved plaque on back "GENERAL/ ALFRED M. GRAY/ UNITED STATES M...moreARINE CORPS." 3 1/4" x 2 1/4". Provenance: These belt buckle was presented to President George H.W. Bush and the Chiefs of Staff to commemorate the U.S. Victory. A version was sold to the public. From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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2 Gen. Gray leather belts with buckles

Lot # 6A (Sale Order: 7 of 200)      

A group of General Alfred M. Gray Jr. leather belts with buckles. ++ 42" belt with embossed "USMC" and three stars. Pierced gold washed steel buckle with 2nd Marine Divis...moreion insignia and "AL GRAY/ COMMANDING GENERAL." ++ 41" belt. USMC insignia etched gold washed steel buckle with "RLT-4." Reverse inscribed "Mablex 1-75/ To Col Gray/ From the/ Boys Major." From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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"Home of the Commandants" CADMUS, 1995

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 8 of 200)      

"Home of the Commandants" CADMUS Publishing Group, 1995. Embossed "LIBRARY OF ALFRED MASONGRAY" stamp on front flyleaf. 105 pages. Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C....more Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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Gen. Gray "The Art of War" and two other books.

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 9 of 200)      

Sun Tzu "The Art of War" and two other books from the library of General Alfred M. Gray Jr. ++ Tzu, Sun "The Art of War Illustrated" translated by J. Trapp, Amber Books ...moreLTD, 2018. Embossed "LIBRARY OF ALFRED MASONGRAY" stamp on front flyleaf. 159 pages. ++ Trapp James "Chinese Characters: The Art and Meaning of Hanzi," Chartwell Books, 2016. Embossed "LIBRARY OF ALFRED MASONGRAY" stamp on front flyleaf. 95 pages. ++ Nitobe, Inazo "Code of the Samurai Bushido: The Soul of the Samurai," Chartwell Books, 2013. Embossed "LIBRARY OF ALFRED MASONGRAY" stamp on front flyleaf. 96 pages. Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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7 Books with dedication from library of Gen. Gray

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 10 of 200)      

A group of seven books with handwritten dedication from the library of General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Embossed "LIBRARY OF ALFRED MASONGRAY" stamp on front flyleaf. Provenanc...moree: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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7 Gen. Gray photographs

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 11 of 200)      

A group of seven photographs General Alfred M. Gray Jr. estate photographs. Largest: 20" x 30" and smallest: 9 1/2" x 11 1/2". Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Fou...morer Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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Linen American Flag

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 12 of 200)      

A large Valley Forge Flag. Co. linen American Flag. 60" x 112". Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). Gener...moreal Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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Gen. Gray Japanese opium smoking box

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 13 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Japanese opium smoking box. Engraved plaque on front. Presented by the III Marine Expeditionary Force. 5 1/4" x 8 1/2" x 5 3/4". Provenance: ...moreFrom the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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U.S.M.C. clock in wood frame

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 14 of 200)      

A U.S.M.C. clock in wood frame. Battery operated. 20 1/2" x 19" x 5". Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). G...moreeneral Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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Gen. Gray U.S.M.C. victory and campaign medals

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 15 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. U.S.M.C. victory and campaign medals. Created by Eugene C. Walworth. Presented to Gen. Gray in 2014. Includes bronze table medals, victory me...moredals, and campaign medals of the U.S.M.C. through history. 31 1/4" x 41 1/2" x 3 1/4". Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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5 Gen. Gray desk objects.

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 16 of 200)      

A group of five General Alfred M. Gray Jr. desk objects. Includes a pen holder presented by the Second Marine Division Association, a nameplate, a pewter Camp David conta...moreiner, and two pen boxes. Largest: 8" x 10". Condition: Nameplate is missing pegs. Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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3 Gen. Gray bookends.

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 17 of 200)      

A group of three pairs of bookends from General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Includes a pair of eagles, a pair with raising the flag on Iwo Jima emblems, and a pair from the Depart...morement of Justice. Largest: 8 1/2" x 5". Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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2 Gen. Gray ashtrays.

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 18 of 200)      

A group of two General Alfred M. Gray Jr. ashtrays with the Marine Corps emblem. One is marked on bottom. Largest: 7 5/8" x 7 5/8". Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C...more. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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Gen. Gray cufflinks and tie clips

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 19 of 200)      

A group of General Alfred M. Gray Jr. cufflinks and tie clips. Including 16 tie clips and eight pairs of cuff links. Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star Gen...moreeral Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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Gen. Gray buttons and pins

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 20 of 200)      

A group of General Alfred M. Gray Jr. U.S.M.C. buttons and pins. Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). Gener...moreal Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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14KYG Hamilton Strap Manual Wind Watch

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 21 of 200)      

A 14KYG Hamilton Strap Manual Wind Watch with square case approx. 30.0mm with antique white dial and gilt markers, numerals and hands, seconds sub dial at 6:00 position, ...morecase back stamped and tested 14K yellow gold and engraved COL. ALFRED M. GRAY, USMC, NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S., 1975, JOHN PAUL JONES AWARD FOR INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP, case back stamped 913471, manual wind 17 jewel Swiss made movement stamped 637, inside case back stamped Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster PA., 14K Gold, P753375, Star W C Co, 17.0mm leather strap with stamped Hamilton 14K yellow gold clasp, gross weight approx. 18.20dwt. Condition: Quinn's does not warranty or guarantee the workings or condition of any watch or clock movement. Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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18KYG Baume & Mercier Automatic Strap Watch

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 22 of 200)      

An 18KYG Baume & Mercier Automatic Strap Watch with approx. 40.0mm case, antique white dial with gilt markers, numerals and hands, date window at 3:00 position, Marine Co...morerp standard embossed at 9:00 position, skeleton case back stamped and tested 18K yellow gold, stamped CLIFTON, BAUME & MERCIER, GENEVE 1830, 65719 SWISS 50M, BMG Au750, automatic movement stamped Swiss 25 Jewels, BM11300, 20mm leather strap, gross weight approx. 37.55dwt. Condition: Quinn's does not warranty or guarantee the workings or condition of any watch or clock movement. Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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23 Gen. Gray challenge coins

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 23 of 200)      

A group of twenty-three General Alfred M. Gray Jr. American Military University Chairman Emeritus Board of Trustees challenge coins. 1 3/4" across. In plastic sleeves. Pr...moreovenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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23 Gen. Gray challenge coins

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 24 of 200)      

A group of twenty-three General Alfred M. Gray Jr. American Military University Chairman Emeritus Board of Trustees challenge coins. 1 3/4" across. In plastic sleeves....more

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10KYG United States Marine Corps Ring

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 25 of 200)      

A 10KYG United States Marine Corps Ring size 10, bezel set oval cabochon faux ruby approx. 11.0mm x 9.0mm, stamped and tested 10K yellow gold, gross weight approx. 6.65dw...moret. Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). General Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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