Admirers of Gen. Alfred Gray, the gruff, straight-shooting Mustang who rose in the ranks to become the Marine Corps’ 29th commandant, have the chance to own a piece of his personal property as it goes up for sale at auction in mid-June.
Two sales, managed by Quinn’s Auction Galleries in Falls Church, Virginia, will feature the belongings of Gray, who died March 20, and his wife Jan, who passed away in 2020.
Quinn’s weekly auction June 12 will contain household goods and clothing, while a special auction June 14 will spotlight much of Gray’s personal collection of Marine Corps memorabilia, including a Baume & Mercier watch featuring the commandant’s flag; a custom M1911 Colt .45 pistol; and more than a dozen presentation knives, including at least four Ka-Bars.
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In addition to the Marine Corps-themed lots, there are two Louis Vuitton dog carriers, a Waterford crystal biscuit jar, Lladró figurines, crystal decanters and more.
“There are a lot of things that might be more ordinary but, because they are from such an important person, they really do become a little more special,” said Matt Quinn, executive vice president of Quinn’s Auction Galleries.
Gray’s contributions to the Marine Corps are still felt today. The Point Pleasant, New Jersey, native who was known as a “Marine’s Marine” was responsible for creating the…
