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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Gen. Gray KABAR Korean War Ann. knife in case

Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 76 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. KABAR 50th Anniversary Korean War knife and sheath in walnut case. Plaque presents knife to Gen. Gray in 2000 for the U.S.M.C. birthday. 7 1/...more2" x 16 3/4" x 7". Condition: Tint on glass. 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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Kelgin Knives Desert Storm Utility Knife

Lot # 76 (Sale Order: 77 of 200)      

A Ken Largin "Kelgin Knives" Desert Storm Utility fixed blade knife . 4 1/4" clip point blade. Marked "KELGIN" and "Desert Storm U.S.A." Walnut handle. Includes leather s...moreheath with boot clip. 8 5/8" overall. 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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Wilkinson P-3 Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife

Lot # 77 (Sale Order: 78 of 200)      

A Wilkinson P-3 Fairbairn Sykes nickel plated fighting knife, Circa 1970s. 6 3/4" engraved blade. Includes leather sheath. 11 1/2" overall. Includes wood stand with plaqu...moree that presents the knife from the Commandant General of the Royal Marines in 1978. 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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Gen. Gray U.S.M.C. KA-BAR knife in box

Lot # 78 (Sale Order: 79 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. U.S.M.C. KA-BAR knife in box. 7" clip point blade marked "KA-BAR/ OLEANS N.Y." and "U.S.M.C." 12" overall. Pine box with engraved U.S.M.C. e...moremblem and plaque presenting knife to General Gray from the U.S. Marine Detachment Unitas XXIII. 2 3/4" x 14 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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Gen. Gray Randall Made M1-7 stag knife in case

Lot # 79 (Sale Order: 80 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Gray Randall Made Model 1-7 stag fixed blade knife in case. 7" clip point blade engraved "GENERAL GRAY/ FBI - USMC ASSOC." 12" overall. Inclu...moredes leather sheath in glass lidded felt lined case with plaque presenting the dagger to Gen. Gray from the FBI Marine Corps. Association in 1989. 3" x 18" x 12". 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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Gen. Gray KA-BAR fighting knife on plaque

Lot # 80 (Sale Order: 81 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. U.S.M.C. KA-BAR fighting knife on plaque. Brass U.S.M.C. emblem and plaque etched "Major Dad/ 1989." 10 1/2" x 13". Provenance: From the esta...morete 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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Gen. Gray French M1822 Light Cavalry Saber

Lot # 81 (Sale Order: 82 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. French Model 1822 Light Cavalry Saber with scabbard. 36" blade marked on spine "M"re d'Armes de Chât"t Javier 1879 = Cav"rie S"re M"le 1822....more" Obscured marking on brass guard. "FC" marked non matching scabbard. 42" overall. Includes modern knot and wood wall sword hanger with plaque presenting sword to General Gray from General Gilbert Forray Chief of Staff of the French Army in October 1988. Condition: Excellent condition. Possibly refurbished. 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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Gen. Gray ROCMC dress sword

Lot # 82 (Sale Order: 83 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Republic of China Marine Corps dress sword on wall plaque. Leather backed plaque with embossed leather ROCMC, ROC and U.S. flag, and plaque....more Presented to Gen. Gray from Lt. General Ma Li-Sui ROMC Commandant in 1992. 17" x 34". Condition: Cracking of paint on wood frame. 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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U.S.N. Navy WKC M1917 Cutlass

Lot # 83 (Sale Order: 84 of 200)      

A. U.S. Navy WKC Model 1917 Cutlass. 23" blade. 28 1/2" overall. Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr (American, 1928-2024). Genera...morel Gray was the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps and served with distinction for 41 years.

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Gen. Gray presented sword

Lot # 84 (Sale Order: 85 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. presented sword by Signals Intelligence Officer's Course class. 30" sword with painted Morse Code message. 5 1/2" x 34" x 1 1/2". Provenance...more: 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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Gen. Gray U.S.N. M1852 sword on wood plaque

Lot # 85 (Sale Order: 86 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr U.S.N. M1852 sword on wood plaque. Plaque on sword and wood backing presents sword to Gen. Gray from the Midshipmen of the U.S. Merchant Mari...morene Academy in 1989. 8" x 48". 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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Donald McKay U.S.M.C. RAC model

Lot # 86 (Sale Order: 87 of 200)      

A Donald McKay U.S.M.C. Riverine Assault Craft model in glass display case. Signature plaque inside case. 13" x 28 3/4" x 10 1/2". 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 commemorative 50 cal. style ammo can

Lot # 87 (Sale Order: 88 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. commemorative 50 caliber style brass ammo can. Plaque on top presenting can to Gen. Gray from FBI Marine Corps Association in 1987. One side...more has FBI and U.S.M.C. emblems and four stars. 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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Gen. Gray katana and wakizashi

Lot # 88 (Sale Order: 89 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. katana and wakizashi. Metal and plastic fittings. Wood scabbards. Wood stand with plaque "TO SAMURAI SIX/ WITH ADMIRATION AND RESPECT/ FROM T...moreHE MARINE WARRIORS/ OF III MEF/ MARCH 1990." 40 1/2" and 27 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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3 Gen. Gray shells

Lot # 89 (Sale Order: 90 of 200)      

A group of three General Alfred M. Gray Jr. shells. ++ 50 caliber converted to a pen. Engraved on side "Al Gray." ++ 25mm Dummy shell. ++ 75mm shell with embossed US Army...more Armament Research and Development Command emblem and plaque "BG/ A.M. Gray Jr./ USMC/ 19 DEC. 1978." 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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Gen. Gray School of Infantry Ball award

Lot # 90 (Sale Order: 91 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. School of Infantry (East) Birthday Ball award. KA-BAR with gold plated pommel and crossguard with four silver stars embedded in a stone with...more a U.S.M.C. hat pin and plaque. Signed on wood base "MSGT/ LEONARD R.S/ RT." 12 1/4" x 8 1/2" 5 3/4". 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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4 Gen. Gray composite sculptures

Lot # 91 (Sale Order: 92 of 200)      

A group of four General Alfred M. Gray Jr. composite sculptures.++ Colonel Lord Herbert's Regiment of Foot sculpture presented to the U.S.M.C. to commemorate the Tercente...morenary of the Royal Welch Fusiliers in 1989. 11" tall. ++ U.S.M.C. General Gray presented "Ultimate Warfighter" sculpture. 12 1/4" tall. ++ J. Jones 2/500 sculpture. 10 1/2" tall ++ 1987 Phoenix Reunion by 1st Marine Division Association. 10" TALL. Condition: Many have breaks. 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 awards

Lot # 92 (Sale Order: 93 of 200)      

A group of three General Alfred M. Gray Jr. awards. ++ Quest of honor at Marine Reserve Training Center celebration of 236th Birthday of the U.S.M.C. 16" x 6 1/2" ++ Gen....more Gray "The Fighting Hawk Award" from the Marine Corps Aviation Association in 1987. 12 1/2" x 8" + Gen. Gray "Key Man" Reserve Organization of America 12991 National Convention. 15 1/2" x 6". 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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Gen. Gray replica Griswold & Gunnison revolver

Lot # 93 (Sale Order: 94 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Denix BKA 98 replica Griswold & Gunnison revolver. Presented at Miami University 1988 Marine Corps Ball.10 1/4" x 18". Provenance: From the e...morestate 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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Gen. Gray Naval Order of U.S. Sea Service Award

Lot # 94 (Sale Order: 95 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Naval Order of the United States 1991 Distinguished Sea Service Award plaque. 15" x 12". Provenance: From the estate of U.S.M.C. Four Star G...moreeneral 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 P. Friedling "The Living Marine"

Lot # 95 (Sale Order: 96 of 200)      

A General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Peter Friedling "The Living Marine" copper bas relief sculpture. Plaque presenting to Gen. Gray from Suitland Marines 1994. Signed and dated...more on bottom. 20 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 2 1/2". 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 commemorative paddles

Lot # 96 (Sale Order: 97 of 200)      

A group of three General Alfred M. Gray Jr commemorative paddles. ++ Paddle presented by men of the Marine Combatant Diver Course in 1991. 47" overall. += paddle present...moreed by the U.S.M.C. Recruiting Station Harrisburg PA Birthday Ball 2002. ++ Paddle presented by the U.S.M.C. Force Reconnaissance in 1991. 60" overall. 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 Mexican sterling shell dishes

Lot # 97 (Sale Order: 98 of 200)      

A group of three General Alfred M. Gray Jr. Mexican sterling silver shell dishes. Marked on underside "LMM." Engraved "FROM MEXICAN NAVY/ TO/ GENERAL A.M. GREY/ WASHINGTO...moreN D.C./ AUGUST 1989." 10.05 ozt. 1 1/2" x 5 6/8" and 1" x 4 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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Reproduction gold crown of Cheonmachong

Lot # 98 (Sale Order: 99 of 200)      

A reproduction of The Gold Crown from Cheonmachong in Gyeongju National Museum, Korea. 24K gold plated. In wood and glass display case. 25" x 11 1/2". Provenance: From t...morehe 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 awards

Lot # 99 (Sale Order: 100 of 200)      

A group of three General Alfred M. Gray Jr. awards. ++ Chrome eagle presented by M.M.A. dinner 2002. 10" x 5 1/2" ++ 1984 dated presented pipe folk art tank. 9" x 8" x 6"...more ++ Bronze copy of Seabees Memorial in Arlington Cemetery with presentation plaque. 6 1/2" x 11" x 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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