cpatrick Posted October 30, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 30, 2007 This is kind of a horror story, just in time for Holloween. A few weeks ago I received a call from a man right here in town who said that he had a WWII item that he wished to sell me. So, excited as a hillbilly at a family reunion I set down the TV remote, accused my wife of losing the keys again, and drove over there - not knowing what I was going to find. An M1? A German helmet? A German dagger? Maybe just a well used K-Ration box... Whatever the case, I would be happy. Well, after a five minute drive across town, and $30 in gas later, I arrived at the pleasant home of a charming fellow of the portly type, who clearly by his thinning hairs and docker pants was of the baby-boomer variety. With a quick exchange of good tidings, he went on to tell me that his uncle was an airborne soldier. Still living, he is in a retirement home. He shows me this homefront piece, asking what I would give for it. I said, how about $50? He gladly accepted the offer, but asked me to come back in a week. He said that he would have a surprise for me. I thought to myself, "Oh boy, this might be it!" Well, I went back a few days ago, and this is what he handed me. The guy had this mounted, permanantly! I thought to myself, "Oh no! What did this guy do"? Of course, he was happy as a clam, he thought that it looked marvelous. I guess it looks nice, but this is a definate no-no. So here you have it. I suppose worse has happened to military relics. So, what exactly do we call this??? I love the boullion! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurgo Posted October 30, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 30, 2007 its a little banner for vets of the div. it looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted October 30, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 30, 2007 Looks to have been made of the same material as those souvenir pillow covers you see. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpatrick Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted October 30, 2007 So I did OK on price? Not too much I hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurgo Posted October 31, 2007 Share #5 Posted October 31, 2007 So I did OK on price? Not too much I hope? you like it? when you like it then the price is everytime ok regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpatrick Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted October 31, 2007 I love it! The quality is amazing. My camera simply does not capture the details. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM1975 Posted November 1, 2007 Share #7 Posted November 1, 2007 I dont think it is a horror story at all, I think you did great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posse Posted November 1, 2007 Share #8 Posted November 1, 2007 Great banner, you've got there!!! grts Bart P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAWARMEMORIAL Posted November 1, 2007 Share #9 Posted November 1, 2007 How was it mounted? If it was press mounted you can easily undo it, Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpatrick Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted November 1, 2007 I think that there is an adhesive holding the flag in place. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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