David D Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 No matter how many times I look at this I still cant believe how much airborne stuff is in one place. I really like how it is displayed. -Dave Collecting WWI 26th Division Machine Gun and Infantry related Helmets, Equipment, Groupings, Photos and Dog Tags! Link to post Share on other sites
Seaton Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Awesome collection !!! Link to post Share on other sites
Cdubs Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 A dummy parachutist nicknamed "Rupert" ,a hesian sacking material with a variety of stuffings to bulk it out to give shape & weight.Used on the evening of June 5th 1944 prior to the actual invasion & dropped in various areas to confuse the enemy of a much larger & widespread parachute drop......517thHA.LOL...You have a Rupert! Absolutely amazing. How did you get a Rupert? Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnie Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 517th this is a phenomenal collection. Congratulations on a job well done. Ronnie Link to post Share on other sites
sundance Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 That is one heck of a collection. Thanks for showing it. Link to post Share on other sites
josesharontraders Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Hi Rob, What a fantastic collection, viewing this from doha airport on the way to Asia for xmas. Thanks for emailing me. I'm into AVG Flying Tigers stuff, and try to avoid getting tempted to get into other goodies like yours....but...but...but--tell you what: I really love that storied M1 helmet. That is completely authentic and laden with memories, for sure, and if you are into xmas gift giving or want to part with that just for the excitement of flipping, pleas let me know, Señor. Great collection--estupendo! I haven't been active for almost a year because of work & stress, but your collection has re-awaken the hobby boy in me...hahaha. Merry Christmas, bro! Jose http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2020.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2019.gif Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Its been a while since i have posted anything on here,taken a few steps back from the hobby over the last few years.. So finally got the Jeep back on the road,it's been a while. Still got some minor things to sort out but its good to drive it around again... Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 My Re-enacting days...Great memories..517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
josesharontraders Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 As always, what a fantastic collection you have, Rob. Thank you for sharing. That jeep brings out all the nostalgia of hobby boys like us. Was that Italy that jeep was driven in that column? Woooow!!! Thanks again. Jose http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2020.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2019.gif Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 As always, what a fantastic collection you have, Rob. Thank you for sharing. That jeep brings out all the nostalgia of hobby boys like us. Was that Italy that jeep was driven in that column? Woooow!!! Thanks again. Jose Thanks Jose,the Jeep was the start of it for me,thirty years ago now ..The convoy was a run across Salisbury Plain in the U.K. on Ministry of Defence land,it was very dusty!..517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Been digging through my collection looking for something else and came across this little beauty that i was using to store various items.K Ration crate with its cardboard liner dated August1944 Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Three jump jackets one 82nd re-enforced,one named to a 507th trooper and one very much used and worn..517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 517th in post 606 you picture an overseas cap with what looks like pink piping and an art/eng patch. Is that piping really pink? It's a totally different shade of red. Was the original owner in the artillery or engineers? Very historical collection. Link to post Share on other sites
Skysoldier80 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 517th your collection may be one of the nicest for WWII Us items that I have seen. It is definitely World Class! Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 ID'd 507th Jump Jacket....517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 A Bastogne resident with an original Bastogne signpost...This was maybe 15 years ago Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 A visit from an old 517th vet friend of mine who came to inspect my collection...Long gone now R.I.P. Lt. Danny Harris Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Hi 517th can you check the overseas cap in post 606 and see if the piping is pink please? Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 Hi 517th can you check the overseas cap in post 606 and see if the piping is pink please? Faded artillery..517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 Been trying to find any info on this jacket without success,i know there is not much to go on but any help would be appreciated...517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
551PIB Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Hi, Just have one 2Lt Robert Steele at the 517PRCT 1Hq Don't have his ASN The Man I have was a S/Sgt commissioned and got the silver star. Made Dragoon combat jump. Domi Link to post Share on other sites
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