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Canteen us ww1

domi88 replied to domi88's topic in LATEST FINDS

but how to find the name of the soldier with the number C242?

WW1? Era pack

Hayman replied to Hayman's topic in LATEST FINDS

I’m certainly glad to have it in my collection anyway. I’ve always felt even the mods are part of an items history and can be collected and displayed as such as long as they are not represented as something they are not. Sometimes in the quest for the perfect specimen we may overlook some real gems. Thanks to all of you who offered helpful insight on this item-It is much appreciated. Hayman

Philippine Made Belt Buckles

easterneagle87 replied to PhilippineBuckles's topic in UNIFORMS

Here's another Mason's oval that recently sold.

West Coast Historical Militaria Collectors Show POMONA, CA. June 21-22, 2024

vintageproductions replied to TSC's topic in EVENTS CALENDAR

It was another great show. Thanks Sue & Tony

Philippine Made Belt Buckles

easterneagle87 replied to PhilippineBuckles's topic in UNIFORMS

Another recent ebay sale. Nice Naval Aircrew buckle, CHIP WILLEY

Philippine Made Belt Buckles

easterneagle87 replied to PhilippineBuckles's topic in UNIFORMS

Here is a decent group on ebay. A bit pricey, but decent subject matter. ITEM DESCRIPTION; 1930s Naval AVIATOR’s Id’d. Belt BUCKLE, CUFFLINKS, & RING Walter E. Premo Jr. Premo was born in California 1902 and died in Washington state in 1975. He was listed as an Ensign in the USNR on 25 Apr 1930. His grave marker states he was a Captain in the US Navy during WW II and Korea.

Finally found a FSSF oval

Tonomachi replied to Tonomachi's topic in LATEST FINDS

The prices were somewhere in the 1500 to 1800 dollar range which was a lot more then the asking price for this piece. I saw what I felt was a legitimate occupation era Japanese made OSS bullion patch with the quilted center that you come across on better made pieces during this era. My guess is that a veteran of the OSS still serving overseas in Japan after the war used the design of those small badges given out to veterans of the OSS after the war to have I don't know how many of these patches produced for maybe a right arm SSI? The asking price was over 2000 dollar which was too rich for me. I also saw a beautiful bullion theater made 442nd RCT patch. The asking price was over 1000 dollars and I had already run out of money after buying the oval.

Finally found a FSSF oval

Persian Gulf Command replied to Tonomachi's topic in LATEST FINDS

Well done, Gentlemen! Now there are two of you that are no longer chasing an FSSF Oval same as I have been for a very long time. I'm happy for the both of you and my search continues.

Hollywood ribbon racks, ribbon bars and medals

Marshallj replied to 63 RECON's topic in

Another Kirk Douglas rack.

End of the line for me.

Marshallj replied to Jack's Son's topic in

Same medals? https://www.emedals.com/products/united-states-a-pair-to-a-vietnam-war-veteran-private-michael-d-inglett-united-states-army-m0215-64

WW2 Theatre made Artillery unit patch

SRBulkley replied to doyler's topic in ARMY AND USAAF

It is from the 601st Field Artillery Pack. My father in law was a "muler". If you are ever interested in parting with this amazing piece of history, my wife would be eternally grateful if we could purchase it.

Researching USMC “Numbered” GCM

USMCR79 replied to Edelweisse's topic in CAMPAIGN/SERVICE MEDALS

If you send me a pm I will try to help you next week when I return home Bill

Hollywood ribbon racks, ribbon bars and medals

Bluehawk replied to 63 RECON's topic in

> 1961, "Town Without Pity" with Kirk Douglas

M-1 Medics Helmet-3 Panel Medic named with Vets Dog Tags

CandyMan replied to Navybean's topic in

Leo Fornalczyk was my Grandfather! He passed away when I was 8 years old. I recently found out from a family member that he was a medic. I did a Google search and found this post. This is amazing. I've never seen any of his military belongings until right now. Where did you find it? He NEVER discussed the war. All we knew is that he was a Sergeant in the Army. We also knew that he was in the Battle of the Bulge. His feet were different sizes after the war due to frostbite. He went on to get married an had 3 sons and retired from General Electric in Erie, Pa. I'm one of his 3 grandsons. My dad also had no idea that his dad was a medic. I mean, he did not talk about it. I'd love to learn more about this collection and where it is now. I'm happy to see how well preserved it is! Thank you! -Greg Fornalczyk

End of the line for me.

manayunkman replied to Jack's Son's topic in

His collection was liquidated.

Clutchback Pin Repair

triplecanopy replied to Threewood's topic in WING BADGES

That is as nice a job as a jeweler could do. Way to go!

Looking for feed back on M1 with majors rank

66cuda replied to 66cuda's topic in

Thank you for the quick reply and the great information, I really appreciate it .

Clutchback Pin Repair

Threewood posted a topic in WING BADGES

I got a nice set of A.E.CO Glider wings on ebay. One pin was broke off which may have contributed to the low price. I like to display my wings plus I'm a bit ocd, so I wanted to fix the pin. The remaining pin was attracted to a magnet, so my replacement was also steel. It is from a modified thumbtack the same length with a tiny nail head on it. I cleaned the old location with a mini ball in a dremel. I used a loupe to keep it precise. Added a small drop of Flux to the surface of the wing and pin and clipped off a tiny bit of silver solder and placed it in its spot. I heated the wing with a torch until the solder pooled, placed the pin, and held it until the solder was firm. Worked great and it is tight as I had to adjust the straightness.

End of the line for me.

kfields replied to Jack's Son's topic in

Sweets, unfortunately 'Jack's son's passed away some time ago.

9th infantry regiment Ike

patches replied to Sailorjerry45's topic in UNIFORMS

Well there is the possibly this guy was in the 9th Infantry 2nd Division in the war and reuped, one thing that is lacking is the French Rope.

M-20 Prime Mover

Chariots of Fire replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in MODELING

More progress. Tweeking the hood a bit more, got the fenders set, the glass in the windshield, doors and dashboard are in place and got some windshield wipers done. A little paint as well.

Air Defense Artillery Guidon help

atb replied to carrabassett's topic in BASE/BIVOUAC/CAMP/DEPOT ITEMS

There was a 40th Field Artillery Battalion and a 40th Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion, but both were inactive before 1959.

End of the line for me.

Sweetcheeks replied to Jack's Son's topic in

Jack’s son, I don’t know if your still a member, but regarding Mike Ingletts medals I have much information having been very close to him before this terrible tragedy. If you’re looking for Mikes Family, I have names. They may want his medals. I left my name and number with support and I can probably answer so many of your questions and possibly how his beloved medals ended up in your hands. Thank you, “Sweet”

3/508 PIR Marked Fixed Bale Helmet

elh1311 replied to WWII_GI's topic in

Oh man, you might have a good one there.

What a buck buys...

doyler replied to doyler's topic in FIREARMS