Larry F. Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 This ammo box was located in Georgia a few years ago. Imagine the surprise when opened. As an added bonus, the grouping came with complete vet provenance. WW2 US Airborne Collector Link to post Share on other sites
Larry F. Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 And the contents.... WW2 US Airborne Collector Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 AHHHH. Wow. Wow. Love this so much. Thanks for sharing. I found a German medics crate a few years ago used by a GI from the 116th Evac. Hospital as his ship home box....sadly mine was empty. I still love the crate though. Paul Link to post Share on other sites
David D Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Holy s*** that is incredible! My heart would've skipped a beat if I opened that to find those treasures. Collecting WWI 26th Division Machine Gun and Infantry related Helmets, Equipment, Groupings, Photos and Dog Tags! Link to post Share on other sites
Bryant U. Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Amazing! Link to post Share on other sites
sgtdorango Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Nice!!!!!....did it have the capture papers too?!....mike Always looking for and buying 50's era 11th Airborne/ 187th ARCT/ 82nd Airborne tac mark painted jump helmets! Link to post Share on other sites
Larry F. Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Nice!!!!!....did it have the capture papers too?!....mike Sadly there were no capture papers. Having them would have been the icing on the cake. Based on the research performed and the vet’s memoirs, it was determined these items were captured in the Metz, France area. WW2 US Airborne Collector Link to post Share on other sites
M24 Chaffee Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 That’s an incredible find! Wow! Frank Link to post Share on other sites
huntssurplus Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Incredible! Amazing! Thanks for sharing! Hunt I am an amateur collector of US military items of the 20th century. Looking for items related to: -The Aleutian Island Campaign of WW2, Alaskan Theater, Alaska Defense Command, and more specifically the Battle of Attu -Items related to the 50th Combat Engineer Regiment/Battalion -Items related to Wheelus Air Force Base Libya, particularly from 1957-1960 -WW2 items belonging to service members from Northern Virginia -WW2 Uniforms (all branches and services) -Cheap/Throwaway WW2 named uniforms -Smaller WW2 Groupings -7th Infantry Division Items -WW2 Photos and Letters (all branches, theaters, services, etc) ^^ PM ME!! Instagram: @surplus_central https://instagram.com/surplus_central/ eBay: http://www.ebay.com/usr/giovachm Link to post Share on other sites
IKEsaysGO44 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Amazing. I think I would have passed out... Andy Link to post Share on other sites
Timberwolf Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Holy cow! Looking for any WWII 104th "Timberwolf" Division items. Including items from the 413th, 414th, and 415th Infantry Regiments 104th Recon Troop, 329th Engineer Battalion, 329th Medical Battalion 385th, 386th, 387th, and 929th Field Artillery Battalions 804th Ordnance Company 104th Quartermaster Company 104th Signal Company 555th Anti-Aircraft Battalion, 750th Tank Battalion 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion Link to post Share on other sites
FIGMO Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Holy smokes! What an awesome find! Todd Link to post Share on other sites
Larry F. Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks guys! A friend now owns this find, and I’m happy for him. Glad you enjoyed the show. WW2 US Airborne Collector Link to post Share on other sites
RANDALL 1953 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Goldmine find! Link to post Share on other sites
katieony Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Wow, what a great and rare find...congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
BSRmilitaria Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Good lord! What an incredible find. Anything in the map case? I would love to see more photos! Link to post Share on other sites
Larry F. Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Good lord! What an incredible find. Anything in the map case? I would love to see more photos! There were two Knights Crosses in the map case. Just kidding ? Ill see if I can dig up a few more pics. WW2 US Airborne Collector Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Would love to see any more you might have Larry. Paul Link to post Share on other sites
Larry F. Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 These are the only two I can find. I remember the contents being: Canteen, small stove, assault pack, helmet, cap, a few pins/badges, photo album, misc. GI issued items. WW2 US Airborne Collector Link to post Share on other sites
Larry F. Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 And the helmet. WW2 US Airborne Collector Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 WOW! I especially love that M43 cap. Looks like you can see some actual use and wear although its in excellent condition. Paul Link to post Share on other sites
BSRmilitaria Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 There were two Knights Crosses in the map case. Just kidding ? Ill see if I can dig up a few more pics. Ha my stomach dropped for a second!! Great finds! Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 That's funny! Paul Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt Barickman Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 That is a great SS grouping! Congrats, Kurt My hobby is my job and my job is my hobby. High School and University History Instructor Link to post Share on other sites
Larry F. Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 These items were also in the discovery. If I'm not mistaken, Chester is the guy sitting on top of the bunker. WW2 US Airborne Collector Link to post Share on other sites
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