M24 Chaffee Posted December 15, 2016 Share #26 Posted December 15, 2016 That's a very cool piece to have in any collection! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted December 15, 2016 Share #27 Posted December 15, 2016 What an amazing piece of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted December 15, 2016 Share #28 Posted December 15, 2016 The last name looks like BR---? I could not wind a William F BR--- in my list of Aerial Victories in WW2.I wonder if it was given to this LtConl by a Fighter Pilot to it was from a wrecked a/c in the area of the HQ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANDALL 1953 Posted March 19, 2017 Share #29 Posted March 19, 2017 I have a piece of armored glass that came from a downed FW 190 in Latvia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 19, 2017 Share #30 Posted March 19, 2017 Lt. Col Wm. F. B____________ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Looks like Col.Wm. F. Br..... If I read it correctly I see APO 758 which aligns with 7th Army Headquarters. Would it be possible to trace a Colonel to 7th Army Headquarters? I realize there were many units that made up 7th Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted March 19, 2017 Share #31 Posted March 19, 2017 Looks like Col. William F Br_tten maybe to me. Britten, Bratten, Brutten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinO Posted March 20, 2017 Share #32 Posted March 20, 2017 Looks like Col. William F Br_tten maybe to me. Britten, Bratten, Brutten... Hey, good eye! The second line on the inscription is definitely Headquarters, __th Port (perhaps the designation changed between 1944 and 45). https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=411657 21st Base (Mobile) was attached to the 7th Army... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinO Posted March 20, 2017 Share #33 Posted March 20, 2017 He had pre-WWI border service as an enlisted man, then went to France in WWI with the 41st Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandguy56 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share #34 Posted March 20, 2017 WOW!! Amazing work, AustinO! Does all of this line up with the other info on the back (APO 758)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinO Posted March 20, 2017 Share #35 Posted March 20, 2017 I think APO 667 was in southern France, with 748 being more northern France, 1945. I'm sure that both would have been aligned to the 7th Army. Thinking he was in the same role in a different Port Headquarters. I didn't do any searching on APO 748, but with some google searching you should get a French city, and from there should be able to find a nearby Port HQ. Any idea what's written at the very bottom? Below the APO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinO Posted March 20, 2017 Share #36 Posted March 20, 2017 It seems those Service of Supply Lt Colonels really liked their aircraft insignia! This one's on my office wall: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/283121-the-best-ever-fokker-dvii-fabric-presentation-souvenir/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandguy56 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share #37 Posted March 20, 2017 It seems those Service of Supply Lt Colonels really liked their aircraft insignia! This one's on my office wall: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/283121-the-best-ever-fokker-dvii-fabric-presentation-souvenir/ Whew! What a beauty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandguy56 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share #38 Posted March 20, 2017 I think APO 667 was in southern France, with 748 being more northern France, 1945. I'm sure that both would have been aligned to the 7th Army. Thinking he was in the same role in a different Port Headquarters. I didn't do any searching on APO 748, but with some google searching you should get a French city, and from there should be able to find a nearby Port HQ. Any idea what's written at the very bottom? Below the APO? Mostly illegible. The beginning looks like P.M so maybe post marked (and the date)? Or D.M but not sure what that would mean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybermat47 Posted March 21, 2017 Share #39 Posted March 21, 2017 Amazing! I'd buy that for a million dollars!Of course, you can't sell it, man, that thing's priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germantail Posted April 25, 2017 Share #40 Posted April 25, 2017 I am always looking for a "cut tail section". They were common bring backs. I have started to collect photos of German aircraft with the tails cut out, because I just can't get my hands on a real tail. If any one can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted April 26, 2017 Share #41 Posted April 26, 2017 Just sent you a message Germantail. I also collect photos of GI's holding cut out tail sections and probably have 10 or so. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted May 2, 2017 Share #42 Posted May 2, 2017 Mostly illegible. The beginning looks like P.M so maybe post marked (and the date)? Or D.M but not sure what that would mean... The "P.M." would stand for 'Postmaster', and in this case would have been part of the man's address. E.g. Name, unit, and then APO 758, PM New York, NY. At least it was probably New York (mail in the Pacific was usually 'PM San Francisco, Calif.' and New York for the ETO.) RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandguy56 Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share #43 Posted September 23, 2017 Just got a new display made for it made in beautiful hardwood with a double-sided plexi viewer for the front and back. (P.S - I'm looking to sell ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobgee Posted September 23, 2017 Share #45 Posted September 23, 2017 Looks great! Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germantail Posted October 23, 2017 Share #46 Posted October 23, 2017 Hello, do you still have the tail? I would like to talk to you about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 25, 2017 Share #47 Posted October 25, 2017 Just got a new display made for it made in beautiful hardwood with a double-sided plexi viewer for the front and back. (P.S - I'm looking to sell ) That is an awesome display. Great piece of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry F. Posted October 28, 2017 Share #48 Posted October 28, 2017 Spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry F. Posted October 28, 2017 Share #49 Posted October 28, 2017 I am always looking for a "cut tail section". They were common bring backs. I have started to collect photos of German aircraft with the tails cut out, because I just can't get my hands on a real tail. If any one can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated. Germantail, Check out www.virtualgrenadier.com. Mike occasionally has tail sections for sale. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Cal.M1 Posted December 22, 2017 Share #50 Posted December 22, 2017 That is an amazing piece. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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