alktrio06 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I have been collecting for almost two years now. I have been focusing on acquiring things, but did not put much stock into how to display anything. Finally, I went to Ikea to pick up the detlof case that everyone uses, instead I picked up the Billy book case with glass doors and shelves. Here are some pics... Also, I am strictly focusing on WWII, so if you see anything that does not fit let me know! Thanks! "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas Link to post Share on other sites
alktrio06 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 More... "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas Link to post Share on other sites
alktrio06 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Another of the medals.. "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas Link to post Share on other sites
alktrio06 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Pistols. blood chit and Medic helmet... "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas Link to post Share on other sites
alktrio06 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Bayonets... "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas Link to post Share on other sites
alktrio06 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Few random items.... "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas Link to post Share on other sites
alktrio06 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I got the flag above from an estate sale, anyone know of its uses? Was it an issued flag? "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas Link to post Share on other sites
uplandmod Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 That is a nice case! Your collections looks great! Leonardo I collect items from The Battle of Iwo Jima (1945).Top Iwo Jima Items I'm Looking For: 1) IDed 5th MarDiv Corpsman Jumper or Forest Green Coat. 2) IDed Coast Guard Navy Jumper 3) IDed CB's Sea Bee's Navy Jumper 4) IDed 147th Infantry Regiment Army Service Coat 5) IDed 32nd ID Army Service Coat (Occupation Kyushu with 5th MarDiv). I am always looking for named and dated WWII USMC Forest Green wool alpha jackets/coats from the 5th Marine Division or other units who participated in the battle. My Blog "Marines In Forest Green" http://marinesinfore...n.blogspot.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
strawberry 9 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Very well displayed. Thanks for sharing! Beware though, pretty soon you'll find yourself picking up 5 more book cases and filling them up:) Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Looking good! That book-case works well. "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Link to post Share on other sites
plick27 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Looks great. Really like that shelf unit. Only thing that detracts is that Wings pic Go Devs! RJ Always looking for WWII era 45th Infantry related items "Semper Anticus" Link to post Share on other sites
zsmith Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Looking at all the helmets to the side I'd say we're gonna need another case. Submarines once, submarines twice... Looking for: SUBMARINE STUFF! Link to post Share on other sites
Corsair pilot Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Off to a good start on collecting. Looks good! Link to post Share on other sites
MasonK Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Also, I am strictly focusing on WWII, so if you see anything that does not fit let me know! Nice looking display! I've seen everyone with these Ikea display cases and keep meaning to pick one up. And only because you asked the question above, I thought I'd point out a few of the non-WWII items in the display. USAF EM Visor (blue) - The USAF was not established until September 18, 1947 Following medals were awarded post WWII - Army Achievement Medal (1981), National Defense Service Medal (1953), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (1950), Army Commendation Medal (Ribbon only from 1945-1960), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (1971) It's of course highly likely that a WWII vet, had they served post war, could have worn/been awarded any of the items I've mentioned above. But as far as being issued during WWII, they were not. Personally, I would keep them in the display regardless as it looks good the way it's setup. Eric ASMIC #5492 Are you a militaria collector in PA, NJ or DE? If so, please feel free to join my "Delaware Valley Militaria Collectors" page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilitariaCollectorsOfDelawareValley#!/groups/DELVALMILITARIA/ Check me out on Instagram @philly_militaria_collector Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty On Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Nice display! Don't listen to plick27...Go Wings!!! This crowd has gone deadly silent, a Cinderella story outta nowhere. Former greenskeeper and now about to become the masters champion....Carl Spackler Link to post Share on other sites
Bugme Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Great display! I too have tried to improve the display of my items by putting them into glass cases, it just seem so much more professional looking but, those cases can get pricey also. As for the flag, I don't think it's military, it's a bit large compared to those worn by soldiers. I'm thinking just a really nice 40's-50's period civilian 48 star flag. I'd leave it in there anyhow, it looks good! "There is no such thing as an expert, only students with different levels of education." Link to post Share on other sites
BigDogMilitaria Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Looks really good! Keep it up Always looking for named items from Detroit area Vets! Link to post Share on other sites
alktrio06 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks to all the responses and answers to my questions. I'm going to leave everything as is for now, as I get more, I'll take out non-WWII stuff. Those of you that pointed out the helmets on the book shelf are right! As soon as my basement is done this summer, I'm moving my stuff downstairs and getting a few more shelves. All in all this displays my two loves...hockey and collecting military items. "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas Link to post Share on other sites
Zen Facade Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Good looking display. I like the lighting. I'm overloading on ideas for starting mine. Link to post Share on other sites
ww2relichunter Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 very nice medal and display i like it a lot and the flag could have been cared in ww2 i have seen a lot of these small flags carried by soldiers into combat it is like a tradition so i wouldn't write it of as not a ww2 flag Link to post Share on other sites
alktrio06 Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Thanks, I should have gone with the led lights, but they are sufficient. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2 "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas Link to post Share on other sites
alktrio06 Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Thanks, I'm fairly sure you are right. I picked it up at a veterans estate sale. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2 "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas Link to post Share on other sites
uniformcollector Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Really nice! Will Twomey In Honor of: USA General John Wickham (1928-) USAF Colonel Bernie Fisher MOH (1927-2014) USMC Sergeant Al De Vito (Chosin Reservoir Survivor) (1926-) USA Cpl. Macedonio Leyba (Bataan Death March survivor) (1917-2007) Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I got the flag above from an estate sale, anyone know of its uses? Was it an issued flag? Flags like these are mostly civilian or private purchase.Parade type flags like you see on the wooden sticks.Several sizes were made/used.Not uncommon for soldiers to have one.I have a few even made out of silk.One came in a WW1 group.Another in a WW2 group and the vet said his mother sent it to him.Yet another small flag I have came in a group and was a award for a competition or inspection a veteran was involved in. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
ScottG Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I grew up in Canton Alktrio, I started collecting there in 1977 and I graduated from Plymouth-Salem in 1985. Seeing that you are starting your collection there brings back many fond memoies for me. I had a lot of friends who I collected with and the times were great! Nice displays and keep up the great work. Scott Link to post Share on other sites
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