warpath Posted April 1, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 1, 2018 Rare South Vietnam Project GAMMA B-57 US Special Forces Presentation Plaque with a photo of the in country presentation. I have no clue what the meaning of the animal is, however. Ed Hicks WARPATH Military Collectibles 819 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, North Carolina (910) 425-7000 Always buying U.S. Airborne & Vietnam Special Forces artifacts and groupings, Painted and Rare U.S. Helmets; U.S. Valor Medal Groupings, Fine Swords... Buying or trading for my collection: 1950s-1970s Vietnam era Rolex & Tudor Watches... Contact me before you sell... [email protected]<script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript">/* */</script> My Web Sites: http://www.battlefieldmuseum.org http://www.warpathmilitaria.com Link to post Share on other sites
warpath Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted April 1, 2018 Plaque with a photo of the in country presentation Ed Hicks WARPATH Military Collectibles 819 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, North Carolina (910) 425-7000 Always buying U.S. Airborne & Vietnam Special Forces artifacts and groupings, Painted and Rare U.S. Helmets; U.S. Valor Medal Groupings, Fine Swords... Buying or trading for my collection: 1950s-1970s Vietnam era Rolex & Tudor Watches... Contact me before you sell... [email protected]<script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript">/* */</script> My Web Sites: http://www.battlefieldmuseum.org http://www.warpathmilitaria.com Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin D. Posted April 1, 2018 Share #3 Posted April 1, 2018 That is a very cool piece. Link to post Share on other sites
aznation Posted April 1, 2018 Share #4 Posted April 1, 2018 Turtle (rùa) The turtle has a special place in Vietnamese culture and history. It symbolises longevity, strength and intelligence and is also closely related to the independence of Vietnam in the 15th century. Legend has it that Lê Lời, who led the Vietnamese to fight against the Chinese invaders in the 15th century, borrowed a sword from the dragon king. After he defeated the Chinese, he returned the sacred sword to the king via the latter’s disciple, a turtle which lived in a jade water lake. The Vietnamese, especially the Hanoians, believe that this lake is the Hoàn Kiếm Lake (Returned or Restored Sword Lake) in the middle of the city. Until recently, there was a highly revered resident, an old soft-shell turtle, named locally as Cụ Rùa (Grandfather Turtle) living in the lake. Cụ Rùa, who was actually female, was one of only four turtles of this breed known to survive in the world and it was believed that she was over a hundred years old. Sadly, on 19th January 2016, her lifeless body was found floating in the lake. The cause of her death is unknown and some Vietnamese have interpreted it as an inauspicious omen. At the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) in Hà Nội, there are 82 figures of stone turtles with steles of doctoral graduates on the turtles’ backs. This was a mark of honour for those who achieved the highest degree of education in traditional Vietnamese society during the Lê dynasty. It also signified the importance of education in the society. Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
gwb123 Posted April 2, 2018 Share #5 Posted April 2, 2018 Ed, definitely not something you see every day. Gil BurketOmaha, NESpecializing in Fakes and Reproductionsof the Vietnam Warburkcats@hotmail.com "One is easily fooled by that which one loves." Moliere: Tartuffe Link to post Share on other sites
warpath Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted April 2, 2018 Turtle (rùa) The turtle has a special place in Vietnamese culture and history. It symbolises longevity, strength and intelligence and is also closely related to the independence of Vietnam in the 15th century. Legend has it that Lê Lời, who led the Vietnamese to fight against the Chinese invaders in the 15th century, borrowed a sword from the dragon king. After he defeated the Chinese, he returned the sacred sword to the king via the latter’s disciple, a turtle which lived in a jade water lake. The Vietnamese, especially the Hanoians, believe that this lake is the Hoàn Kiếm Lake (Returned or Restored Sword Lake) in the middle of the city. Until recently, there was a highly revered resident, an old soft-shell turtle, named locally as Cụ Rùa (Grandfather Turtle) living in the lake. Cụ Rùa, who was actually female, was one of only four turtles of this breed known to survive in the world and it was believed that she was over a hundred years old. Sadly, on 19th January 2016, her lifeless body was found floating in the lake. The cause of her death is unknown and some Vietnamese have interpreted it as an inauspicious omen. At the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) in Hà Nội, there are 82 figures of stone turtles with steles of doctoral graduates on the turtles’ backs. This was a mark of honour for those who achieved the highest degree of education in traditional Vietnamese society during the Lê dynasty. It also signified the importance of education in the society. Now that was helpful. Thanks for the history and it certainly adds meaning to what was just another plaque. Ed Ed Hicks WARPATH Military Collectibles 819 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, North Carolina (910) 425-7000 Always buying U.S. Airborne & Vietnam Special Forces artifacts and groupings, Painted and Rare U.S. Helmets; U.S. Valor Medal Groupings, Fine Swords... Buying or trading for my collection: 1950s-1970s Vietnam era Rolex & Tudor Watches... Contact me before you sell... [email protected]<script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript">/* */</script> My Web Sites: http://www.battlefieldmuseum.org http://www.warpathmilitaria.com Link to post Share on other sites
aznation Posted April 3, 2018 Share #7 Posted April 3, 2018 You're welcome Ed. I learned something myself. I had no idea. Very interesting and nice plaque! Especially with the picture of it as well. I've never seen anything quite like it. Take care...Matt Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
Spy vs Spy Posted April 4, 2018 Share #8 Posted April 4, 2018 GAMMA B-57 stuff are rare and not often seen. This must be one of a kind? Early Cool piece and with that picture, makes it even better. -What year was this presented Ed? Best Martin - Vietnam CISO/SOG Knife Collector - http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2009.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2013.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2017.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2019.gif Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted April 4, 2018 Share #9 Posted April 4, 2018 GAMMA B-57 stuff are rare and not often seen. This must be one of a kind? Early Cool piece and with that picture, makes it even better. -What year was this presented Ed? Best Martin Looks like april 1969 on plaque 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
kammo-man Posted April 4, 2018 Share #10 Posted April 4, 2018 Now that make me want to have a nice bowl of soup. owen Link to post Share on other sites
mikie Posted April 4, 2018 Share #11 Posted April 4, 2018 Now that make me want to have a nice bowl of soup. owen You win Laugh of the Day...so far! Mikie Link to post Share on other sites
warpath Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted April 4, 2018 The Original Project GAMMA Camp Sign now in my collection at my store. Ed Hicks WARPATH Military Collectibles 819 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, North Carolina (910) 425-7000 Always buying U.S. Airborne & Vietnam Special Forces artifacts and groupings, Painted and Rare U.S. Helmets; U.S. Valor Medal Groupings, Fine Swords... Buying or trading for my collection: 1950s-1970s Vietnam era Rolex & Tudor Watches... Contact me before you sell... [email protected]<script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript">/* */</script> My Web Sites: http://www.battlefieldmuseum.org http://www.warpathmilitaria.com Link to post Share on other sites
gwb123 Posted April 4, 2018 Share #13 Posted April 4, 2018 Great sign. So much for keeping a low profile and secrecy. Gil BurketOmaha, NESpecializing in Fakes and Reproductionsof the Vietnam Warburkcats@hotmail.com "One is easily fooled by that which one loves." Moliere: Tartuffe Link to post Share on other sites
kammo-man Posted April 5, 2018 Share #14 Posted April 5, 2018 You win Laugh of the Day...so far! Mikie Thank you Sir. Someone has to interject some humor into the site. Link to post Share on other sites
kammo-man Posted April 5, 2018 Share #15 Posted April 5, 2018 You win Laugh of the Day...so far! Mikie Thank you Sir. Someone has to interject some humor into the site. Link to post Share on other sites
aznation Posted April 5, 2018 Share #16 Posted April 5, 2018 I was kind of curious as to what kind of turtle that was on the plaque because of it's beauty. The species of turtle is a Vietnamese Hawksbill turtle, which at this time is considered critically endangered. Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
Lsparks Posted April 11, 2018 Share #17 Posted April 11, 2018 I was kind of curious as to what kind of turtle that was on the plaque because of it's beauty. The species of turtle is a Vietnamese Hawksbill turtle, which at this time is considered critically endangered. I might be wrong, but that one on the plaque looks real. Lucas Sparks MAJ, FA FT Sill, OK www.homesteadersfinest.com http://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=102532 http://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=268384 Link to post Share on other sites
warpath Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted April 11, 2018 This Project GAMMA plaque was given and brought home in 1969 so it is a well documented authorized trophy. In 1982, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species first listed E. imbricata as endangered. This endangered status continued through several reassessments in 1986, 1988,[60] 1990, and 1994 until it was upgraded in status to critically endangered in 1996. Two petitions challenged its status as an endangered species prior to this, claiming the turtle (along with three other species) had several significant stable populations worldwide. These petitions were rejected based on their analysis of data submitted by the Marine Turtle Specialist Group (MTSG). The data given by the MTSG showed the worldwide hawksbill sea turtle population had declined by 80% in the three most recent generations, and no significant population increase occurred as of 1996. CR A2 status was denied, however, because the IUCN did not find sufficient data to show the population likely to decrease by a further 80% in the future.The species (along with the entire family Cheloniidae) has been listed on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. It is illegal to import or export turtle products, or to kill, capture, or harass hawksbill sea turtles.Local involvement in conservation efforts has also increased in the past few years.The United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service have classified hawksbills as endangered under the Endangered Species Act since 1970. Ed Hicks WARPATH Military Collectibles 819 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, North Carolina (910) 425-7000 Always buying U.S. Airborne & Vietnam Special Forces artifacts and groupings, Painted and Rare U.S. Helmets; U.S. Valor Medal Groupings, Fine Swords... Buying or trading for my collection: 1950s-1970s Vietnam era Rolex & Tudor Watches... Contact me before you sell... [email protected]<script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript">/* */</script> My Web Sites: http://www.battlefieldmuseum.org http://www.warpathmilitaria.com Link to post Share on other sites
warpath Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted April 11, 2018 I might be wrong, but that one on the plaque looks real. It certainly was at that time. Ed Hicks WARPATH Military Collectibles 819 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, North Carolina (910) 425-7000 Always buying U.S. Airborne & Vietnam Special Forces artifacts and groupings, Painted and Rare U.S. Helmets; U.S. Valor Medal Groupings, Fine Swords... Buying or trading for my collection: 1950s-1970s Vietnam era Rolex & Tudor Watches... Contact me before you sell... [email protected]<script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript">/* */</script> My Web Sites: http://www.battlefieldmuseum.org http://www.warpathmilitaria.com Link to post Share on other sites
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