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  2. MPage

    Early BDU question

    No, it's the temperate-weather, first pattern.
  3. General Apathy

    Norman D. Landing

    . This is the link to the background of the BABB Company selling USAAF aircraft post-war in 1949. https://dmairfield.org/people/babb_ch/index.html Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, March 29 2024. ...
  4. Congrats Kevin! It couldn't happen to a nicer person and someone who has helped guide me in my collecting.
  5. ccyooper

    Reaching for the stars!

    I have wondered what the angle or purpose was too considering that the item was priced so far out of line. At first I thought most were people selling items out of their bailiwick but then I noticed differently. My conclusion is that they have an interesting item and they want you to look at their other items so they post it at unseasonable price as a lead to look at their items. It appears to work.
  6. Big Iron

    Aviator to France

    I received a book from a Frenchman who helped with the rescue and hiding of a downed bomber. It is in French, so I'll see if I can find it and scan the book for you if you're interested.
  7. CNY Militaria

    April 7th: Syracuse, NY Military Show

    Show is next weekend!
  8. I measured the muzzle ends of both the sharps and the 1855 bayonets, I came up with 12/16 for the 1855 and 13/16 for the sharps. the sharps bayonet will go on the springfield but is a sloppy fit, the springfield bayonet wont go on the sharps.
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  10. ShibaLegend

    Odd fixed bale with blue band and red triangles

    Kind of looks like something that would be used at a circus haha.
  11. manayunkman

    Norman D. Landing

    Here are some military related Big Little books.
  12. Nickman983

    Odd fixed bale with blue band and red triangles

    I'm with manayunkma, my gut says this is soap box/folk art paint. Clearly has some age to it though. If you haven't tried searching fold3 I have an account there I could try looking the name up if you'd like.
  13. Wow ! There’s my helmet! Top right in first photo in post 8. Ugo. Greco - 2nd Beach Bn. So great that I found that helmet in a flea market in NJ amongst a pile of junk and it made its way back to Normandy for all to see and appreciate . Thanks for taking and posting the photo.
  14. manayunkman

    Norman D. Landing

    Ken, Thank you for the quick ID. I haven’t had time to research it yet as I bought a ton of stuff and still sorting through. Peter
  15. General Apathy

    Norman D. Landing

    . Hi Peter, looks like you may have a Boeing 307 Stratoliner . . . . . . . . the three B25's you wanted are on back-order. !!!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_307_Stratoliner Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, March 29 2024. ...
  16. While it’s obvious that they were worn on either sleeve, my reasoning that the minority went on the right is because in the left, they are in the position where the Hashmarks go. As for SSI and rating badges, they had specific locations to be placed.
  17. USMC_COLLECTOR

    Reproduction Double Buckle Boots

    What reproduction double buckle boots are the best value for price and which have the best and most accurate cuffs? Thanks!
  18. Allan H.

    Question about the MoH

    The case is much later than Vietnam. The addition of the elastic loop and the dark grey pad make me think 1990's. As for the medal, the fact that it isn't maker marked gives me pause as everything that I have seem post WWII has had a maker mark on it. I also question the lack of "the Congress to" engraving on the back of the suspension bar. I would want a lot more detailed photos of the pendant before giving you a thumbs up or a thumbs down, but I am not liking what I am seeing. Allan
  19. USMC_COLLECTOR

    Korean War trousers

    They changed them at the very end of the war. I don’t believe the pants with the pocket flaps were used however. There was one with one back button that was used.
  20. JD, that picture of the 4 uniforms is perfect---what a poster that would make.... please add lots of images of the Wolverine uniform--if these uniforms are rare, the the officer versions are even rarer... Al
  21. gap

    1956 canteen questions

    why? Pretty sure they were still using this gear in Vietnam. Could have been together for a long time.
  22. manayunkman

    Norman D. Landing

    Finally found a WW2 model airplane dressed in civilian clothes. And while we’re at it I’ll take 3 B-25s.
  23. Pre war unit property markings and a Soldiers ID hand written on the bottom (fist letter of last name and last 4 of the service number).
  24. General Apathy

    Norman D. Landing

    . Hi G.I. A 1949 advert selling US aircraft, forwarded to me from a long-time American vehicle collecting friend. Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, March 29 2024. ...
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