Sully Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I found some really good items on my last trip. First thing I found was this pair of USN deck bibs. Contract places them in June of 1944. Always looking for WW1 28th Division; anything, papers, field gear, uniforms, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Sully Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Next thing was a pair of M1943 Field Pants in a big size for WW2, 34x33. Dated April of 1944. Always looking for WW1 28th Division; anything, papers, field gear, uniforms, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Sully Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 On the same rack as the field pants was this almost mint condition M1951 Parka. Dated in May of 1951. Funny thing was it had a Betty Boop key chain hanging off the zipper pull. Always looking for WW1 28th Division; anything, papers, field gear, uniforms, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Sully Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 As the family and I were leaving I saw this on a rack being brought out. A real nice military wool blanket and it still had it's tag. Contract dated 1970. Always looking for WW1 28th Division; anything, papers, field gear, uniforms, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Keith Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Great "Goodwill" saves! It is surprising what shows up in thrift stores. Thanks for posting them. BKW Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Good finds Sully, better than anyone could hope for out of a month's worth of Goodwill visits; let alone one! RC "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
Sully Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 I never miss a chance to stop at any Goodwill, Salvation Army or thrift shop. If I have an errand that takes me within 10 minutes I stop. I've found many nice things. This was definitely one of my best stops. Always looking for WW1 28th Division; anything, papers, field gear, uniforms, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
eagle5036 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Great finds! Link to post Share on other sites
maoribattalion Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 id love to see a photo of the keychain. Sounds cool Link to post Share on other sites
TreasureHunter Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Great finds, I live in thrift stores, we have one that gets trucks everyday, just never know what comes out. Deputy Curator @ http://www.themilitarymuseumofnorthflorida.com/ Looking for medals for the following groupings: 2nd Lt Victor P. Mangano KIA 6 Feb 1945 Engineers Pvt First Class Ashur A. Handel KIA 14 Dec 1944 78th Div Cmdr Bruce Nystrom KIA 2 Dec 1966 Link to post Share on other sites
David D Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Nice finds, I need to check out some more thrift shops. -Dave Collecting WWI 26th Division Machine Gun and Infantry related Helmets, Equipment, Groupings, Photos and Dog Tags! Link to post Share on other sites
268th C.A. Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I have not found anything at a goodwill store in 25 years, I think they have pickers in the back! Holding it for the highest bidder. Just my thoughts.....I quit going. Better luck at flea markets. Pvt. James H. Honey 1st Md. Eastern shore Vol. Inf. Co. D (union) Gettysburg Pvt. George Eddie Lear 26th Inf. Co.H 1st Div .(WW1) P.H. WIA Cpl. Richard Elsea 268th C.A. Bn. Battery A. WW2 SSgt. Grant Elsea 314th Inf. Hq.Co. I.R.79thDiv. WW2 Cpl. Harry Lawrence Butler Jr 23rd Regt. WIA Korea Lt. George Olin Tilghman 111th MG. 29th Div. WW1 DIS France 1919 Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroAlpha Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Those items may well have all come from the same donor. Link to post Share on other sites
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