Sparty On Posted May 16, 2018 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2018 Thanks to another forum member I was able to add a key missing piece to my 34th ID collection...a named and identified uniform (with extras). He was a member of the anti-tank company of the 168th regiment. He was a Purple Heart recipient but have yet to research the extent of his injuries. The riker mount contains a photo of him as well as some photos taken in Italy. The lower left photo is of Mt. Vesuvius erupting in March of 1944. A handkerchief with "Italy" embroidered on it also accompanied the uniform. The remaining items do not belong with the uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted May 16, 2018 More photos of the uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted May 16, 2018 Share #3 Posted May 16, 2018 That's a gorgeous and very complete set. Congrats on the find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted May 16, 2018 Some extras that I've collected on the including a unit history, roster, letters, and reunion card. The zippo is modern postwar (I thought it looked good with everything) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted May 16, 2018 This particular shell was my first unit marked helmet that I ever purchased. A later learned that it was published in a book. The liner a bought some time later and pairs nicely with the shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted May 16, 2018 The photos that came with the uniform. The patch is a nice greenback patch with OD border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellumbill Posted May 16, 2018 Share #7 Posted May 16, 2018 Excellent display! I love the 34th ID - First researched and reeancted this great division in the early 1980s. Used to know many vets, including Nisei. Thanks for posting. Best, Bill K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marentius Posted May 16, 2018 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2018 great Ike and a great 34th infantry division collection! I love it especially because I focus on the ww2 italian campaign and the 34th was one of the division that first entered my hometown (Modena)in spring 1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king802 Posted May 16, 2018 Share #9 Posted May 16, 2018 Great looking group. We would love to see this on the 34th Collectors Facebook page. The link is below if you would be interested in joining. We have some great Red Bull items posted. https://m.facebook.com/groups/199376293813254 Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbinephalen Posted May 17, 2018 Share #10 Posted May 17, 2018 Jaw dropping does not come close to describing this one! This is what all of us in the hobby that specialize in one unit dream of. I would have a hard time not displaying this one the middle of my living room much to the chagrin of my wife ? Incredible group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted May 17, 2018 Share #11 Posted May 17, 2018 Love this stuff! You did a great job getting this stuff Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted May 17, 2018 Thanks for all the comments. Hopefully soon I'll be able to get it displayed properly in my man cave along with all the other uniforms and groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted May 17, 2018 Share #13 Posted May 17, 2018 I'm adding to this thread courtsey of sparty on. I also try and collect 34th div items. So here it goes my collection. First up is a uniform id'd to Lester werner. Not much in records but started out in the national guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BILL THE PATCH Posted May 17, 2018 Share #15 Posted May 17, 2018 Next us another artillery man from the 185th max anderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BILL THE PATCH Posted May 17, 2018 Share #17 Posted May 17, 2018 Then I have some unit marked pottery, cups, vase, water pitcher, all have markings for 109th med, 135th inf, 34th signal co. All made in Italy. Also some unit histories. And a copy of Dogfaces who smiled through tears written by homer ankrum. Who autographed it to someone I do not know. He was also a 34th div vet. Then my small but growing 34th div patch collection. Well that's it. Hope to add more. Thanks for letting me share this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted May 17, 2018 Share #18 Posted May 17, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BILL THE PATCH Posted May 17, 2018 Share #20 Posted May 17, 2018 I almost forgot, this unnamed 135th inf regt class A, came with picture in pocket but no serial number, or name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted May 18, 2018 Is the "Dogfaces" book a type of unit history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted May 18, 2018 Share #22 Posted May 18, 2018 Yes sought of, it's written in such a style you can't put it down. Definitely worth getting. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomorgan Posted May 18, 2018 Share #23 Posted May 18, 2018 That 168 Inf. anti-tank company is a rare bird as most of these guys went into the POW camp at the Kasserine, several from my home town. The 168th took a thumping that day but came back stronger. A great uniform to a pretty good unit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellumbill Posted May 22, 2018 Share #24 Posted May 22, 2018 Oh and by the way, all praise the 4 pocket jacket!! I much prefer them over Ike jackets. Best, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted May 22, 2018 Share #25 Posted May 22, 2018 Wow incredible grouping. Definitely a dream grouping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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