Corpsmancollector Posted October 14, 2011 Share #26 Posted October 14, 2011 I can't add much that doesn't repeat what has already been said; SUPER grouping! As Allan said, the photo showing the trooper with the badged up M42 jacket is fascinating by itself :thumbsup: Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share #27 Posted October 14, 2011 I have more photos of guys in their M-42 but can't get my hands on them right now. Thanks for all the comments. Still would like to know if anyone has more info about this man, the Free French insignia/sweetheart pin and the skull and crossbones. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share #28 Posted May 14, 2020 Btt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted May 14, 2020 Share #29 Posted May 14, 2020 Simply amazing, wow. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFH Posted May 14, 2020 Share #30 Posted May 14, 2020 I am fortunate to have the major part of his photo album in my collection ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share #31 Posted May 14, 2020 TFH I had that album in my hands and was given photos from it. They didn’t want to sell it at the time. How did it surface? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted May 14, 2020 Did you get his packaged Purple Hearts? He had several that were sent to him and they were all in the original package for just after the war. He also had a P38 with capture papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted May 15, 2020 Share #33 Posted May 15, 2020 Great grouping! I always like hearing about your exploits approaching strangers! Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted May 15, 2020 Share #34 Posted May 15, 2020 It's only been 19 years since this thread was first published and I am STILL waiting for TOMV or anyone else to show me all of those photos of the 17th A/B patch being worn on Operation Varsity. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFH Posted May 15, 2020 Share #35 Posted May 15, 2020 I have made digs in my collection and have found them : 92 pics, mainly negatives. The most part was realized in occupation duty, during summer 1945, some are realized after this gentleman was transferred to the 82nd AB. But no one are realized during Varsity. I have a lot of pics from the 17th but no one shows the 17th SSI ! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFH Posted May 15, 2020 Share #36 Posted May 15, 2020 By the way, the only other memorabilia I have from this glider man is a sewing kit ! No PH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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manayunkman Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted May 15, 2020 19 hours ago, TFH said: I am fortunate to have the major part of his photo album in my collection ! So you don’t have the actual physical photo album? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFH Posted May 15, 2020 Share #39 Posted May 15, 2020 May be 10 pics and the other are negatives. Not the physical album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share #40 Posted May 15, 2020 TFH, Are there pictures of Germany where piles of people’s belongings are in the street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFH Posted May 15, 2020 Share #41 Posted May 15, 2020 The result of the reprinting is nice as you can see (Paul L Antelitano is on the right). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFH Posted May 15, 2020 Share #42 Posted May 15, 2020 TFH, Are there pictures of Germany where piles of people’s belongings are in the street? I don't remember that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #43 Posted May 16, 2020 I found an old picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #44 Posted May 16, 2020 The entire group that I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #45 Posted May 16, 2020 His roseraie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #46 Posted May 16, 2020 A closer picture of the pouch and named New Testament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #47 Posted May 16, 2020 This is part of a silk scarf made from parachute material with ink drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #48 Posted May 16, 2020 That’s a gold bullion Luftwaffe eagle removed from a cap. They captured him towards the end of the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFH Posted May 16, 2020 Share #49 Posted May 16, 2020 I have also this pic in my negatives. It is a nice grouping. I collect only 17th Airborne items for more than 25 years ... and of course I have groupings like this one but I love yours. There is always something different that make it interesting from the over one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #50 Posted May 16, 2020 That picture is one of several where there is furniture and personal belongings put on the street. I wonder why everyone put there things out like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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