warpath Posted November 28, 2016 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2016 Identified D-Day Normandy US Navy Officer's 1911 Colt Pistol & Belt Rig from Lt. H. L. Oakes, Jr. USNR The photo shows his son wearing his pistol and belt set when Lt. Oakes was home on leave following the Normandy invasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted November 28, 2016 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted November 28, 2016 A copy of his authorization to retain the Colt pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted November 28, 2016 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2016 Wow, that is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted November 28, 2016 Lt. Oakes' M1 Helmet worn at Normandy and shown in the photo with his son wearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted November 28, 2016 Share #6 Posted November 28, 2016 As sweet as it gets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Quarter Posted November 28, 2016 Share #7 Posted November 28, 2016 An Id'd D-day helmet is on my collecting bucket list! Amazing set! Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted November 28, 2016 Share #8 Posted November 28, 2016 Great group, the Colt is awesome!!!! That authorization letter is neat. If I am reading it correctly, it appears to state that he was also authorized an M1 Carbine?? Wonder why most of the serial numbers are XXX'd out?? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted November 28, 2016 The family retained the carbine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy144 Posted November 28, 2016 Share #10 Posted November 28, 2016 Hi I have to admit that is a seriously cool grouping... Regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMariner Posted November 28, 2016 Share #11 Posted November 28, 2016 Wow, this is what us Militaria/ Gun Collectors Dream of! Excellent set, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted November 28, 2016 Share #12 Posted November 28, 2016 arpath--- a very nice grouping. i love it. for sale??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted November 28, 2016 Share #13 Posted November 28, 2016 Nice grouping Ed! SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted November 28, 2016 Share #14 Posted November 28, 2016 Could you please show us more shots of the pistol please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted November 30, 2016 When I put it up for sale or trade I will post additional photos. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted November 30, 2016 Share #16 Posted November 30, 2016 I have heard many gun collectors state the government never let troops bring home "their" firearms from the war, any war...this letter seems to put a stop to such talk...common or not...it was still practiced and accepted.... great 1911 group.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrm Posted November 30, 2016 Share #17 Posted November 30, 2016 When my dad was returning from the PTO, last stationed on "Okie", US Navy, his chief asked him if he was going to take his M1911 .45 home. My dad was not into firearms at all, hated shooting the M1903 rifle in boot camp, said it kicked like a mule, so the .45 never came home. Also mentioned he probably could have brought an M1 Carbine home, my favorite firearm of all time. He said many times over the years that if he had ever known he would have two boys that liked firearms he would have brought at least the .45 back. Funny thing is he did bring home an Japanese Type 99 Arisaka rifle with bayonet? Told me there was a pile of the rifles and bayonets and any of the enlisted sailors could grab one of each if interested. Nice thing with this rifle is it still has the Mum fully intact. I have both items along with his Navy Kabar knife. He has been gone now since 2005 and I am happy to have these items. Never to be sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanduggerr Posted December 1, 2016 Share #18 Posted December 1, 2016 I'll be following if/when it gets listed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockislander Posted January 18, 2017 Share #19 Posted January 18, 2017 Nice group and history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1945MB Posted January 18, 2017 Share #20 Posted January 18, 2017 Is this for sale yet? I would like a shot at it,,no pun intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share #21 Posted January 18, 2017 I'm always open to serious inquires. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted September 14, 2017 Lt. Oakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted September 14, 2017 Lt. Oakes issued Colt 1911 pistol carried through WWII from North Africa to Normandy to the South Pacific and it looks like it swam much of the way. A great US Navy officer's pistol with battle provenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted September 14, 2017 Share #24 Posted September 14, 2017 Could any of you knowledgable helmet folks tell me what the markings on the helmet mean, including the painted band? I assume the two stripes indicate rank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted September 14, 2017 Share #25 Posted September 14, 2017 The stripes and star represent a Lt. Although the star is backwards on this helmet. The stripe represented some type of shore party....I think. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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