517th Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Helmet used by the 517th PRCT,note the helmet is a standard M1 with modified strap,made that way due to shortage of M2`s for the southern France campaign......... Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
Michiel M. Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Again, just great! Very, very nice collection you got there! Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 A war bonds poster Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thanks for all your comments.....517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Another War Bonds poster....... Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 And Another One.... Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 My 1943 Underwood M1A1 Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 My 1943 Underwood M1A1 According to Bruce Canfield, all original M1A1 Carbines were made by Inland Division of General Motors. There were approximately 140,000 delivered to the U.S. Government. After WW II, most of the M1A1 Carbines were overhauled which means that a carbine from any of the prime manufacturers could be found in an M1A1 stock. However only an Inland Division carbine would be correct for the factory configuration. This information comes from the May 2004 edition of American Rifleman on Page 28. Retired Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well spotted Retired,i was waiting for someone to reply, the original woodwork & stock was purchased without the barrel & action so i stripped my Underwood M1 carbine & fitted the metalwork into the M1A1. Note it has a late rear site fitted,have yet to fit the early flip type. Glad to see somebody reading the caption as well as looking at the pictures......517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
mortaydc60 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Very nice collection which covers a wide field of interests. My particular interest is in patches;and was hoping to see the 501 and 506 jacket patches you showed alittle closer,especially the 501,have not seen that version. Thanks Mort Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Very nice collection which covers a wide field of interests. My particular interest is in patches;and was hoping to see the 501 and 506 jacket patches you showed alittle closer,especially the 501,have not seen that version. Thanks Mort 517th: I didn't want to rain on your parade regarding your M1A1 Carbine but I thought that you might want to know about it's originality. I noticed the late rear sight too, but didn't mention it. Your entire display is outstanding. Congratulations. Retired Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 No problem,always appreciate any comments or advise,learning new things all the time..Thanks for looking.....517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Another unknown Airborne Trooper..... Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Various patches....... Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Some more............ Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Pictures for MORTAYDC60.......The patches you saw in a previous thread were copies but these are two of my originals you wanted to see........ Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Rear of patches......517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
mortaydc60 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thanks for showing the patches. I thought that the first ones you showed were suspect;but did not want to embrass anyone or make a negative remark. It is also helpful to other collecters in what some copies look like and not go fishing for some non-existent variations. Thanks for posting. Morty Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thanks for the reply. Because i like these patches so much & since originals are hard to find & really expensive i have taken to collecting copies,some of them are really well made.........517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
posse Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Just love that Geronimo patch, 517th ! Where did you find this one? rgrds Bart Link to post Share on other sites
Jan Wouters Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Love your collection 517th! luctor et emergo. Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks for the reply. Because i like these patches so much & since originals are hard to find & really expensive i have taken to collecting copies,some of them are really well made.........517th Found the patch on ebay,i was very suspicious to start with but i asked the questions, took the risk & everything checked out o.k...... Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
posse Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Found the patch on ebay,i was very suspicious to start with but i asked the questions, took the risk & everything checked out o.k...... Nice winning! Great patches you've got there! grts Bart Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Officers fixed bail 501st shell...... Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
517th Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Note remnants of lieutenants bar,must have been bonded or glued on.......517th Daniel G Harries 517th PRCT Ardennes/Rhine Crossing Link to post Share on other sites
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