Bugme Posted July 23, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 23, 2018 Saw this today in Valletta, the capital of Malta. "There is no such thing as an expert, only students with different levels of education." Link to post Share on other sites
12A54 Posted July 23, 2018 Share #2 Posted July 23, 2018 There’s a museum in Valetta that includes a bad USAAF uniform with very inaccurate (modern) ribbons. I was tempted to contact them to help correct it but never got around to it. (Saw some pretty bad ones in Reims, France as well.) That museum also tells the story of the SS Ohio, the ship that broke the blockade in WWII - incredible story. Malta is a fantastic place. I read a great book about the 1565 siege after I got home and really wished I had read it before going!! Enjoy your time there!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Jerry Posted July 23, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 23, 2018 Thanks for sharing! Mr.JERRY My new book on the History of the US Service Flag is available now- contact me directly for a signed copy https://www.elmgrovepublishing.com/in-the-service-of-our-country Collector of WWI & WWII Home Front Flags, Unit Flags & Guidons, US & German helmets, insignia, uniforms, medals, Women's Military Uniforms, Wisconsin Vocational School made Fighting Knives. Military Collectibles Shop Owner & Dealer in everything else~! Check out our Facebook page for updates and the latest Shop news!: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Military-Collectibles-Shop/171226792906875 Visit our website (and visit our shop if you are ever near Milwaukee, WI USA) http://www.militarycollectorsHQ.com See what Mr.Jerry has on eBay this week: https://www.ebay.com/sch/mr.jerry/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=1&_rdc=1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bugme Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted July 23, 2018 12A55, Yes, there are several mistakes in that museum and they do not listen to advice on their displays. You are correct, you got to read about both great sieges to really appreciate Malta. We currently live in Zejtun, not far from from Valletta so, we are enjoying the history. "There is no such thing as an expert, only students with different levels of education." Link to post Share on other sites
BEAST Posted July 23, 2018 Share #5 Posted July 23, 2018 Scott, Really nice to see that they remember. Thanks for posting! " We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. " View my website honoring the men and women of Indiana: http://indianavets.wix.com/indiana-at-war and follow my updates on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/IndianaModernAgeofWar/ Interested in US uniforms? Join the Association of American Military Uniform Collectors! http://aamuc.org/or find us on Facebook! facebook.com/AAMUC.ORG Link to post Share on other sites
12A54 Posted July 23, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 23, 2018 We currently live in Zejtun, not far from from Valletta so, we are enjoying the history. I am soooooo jealous.... Link to post Share on other sites
teufelhund Posted July 25, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 25, 2018 Yes Malta is a nice place to visit. You should also pay a visit to the CP caves where the landing of sicily was put in motion... WOODS NOW U.S MARINE CORPS ENTIRELY, our lines include now the entire Bois de Belleau. Signed, Major Shearer "Skipper" 5Th Marines, 3rd Bat - June 25th 1918 Link to post Share on other sites
teufelhund Posted July 25, 2018 Share #8 Posted July 25, 2018 But the Museum dispays sometimes bogus stuff... Camo or Target... WOODS NOW U.S MARINE CORPS ENTIRELY, our lines include now the entire Bois de Belleau. Signed, Major Shearer "Skipper" 5Th Marines, 3rd Bat - June 25th 1918 Link to post Share on other sites
Bugme Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted July 25, 2018 True, the CP caves are pretty darn cool and not all the museum stuff is bad, these helmets including a U.S. M-1 were all legit:And the British Commonwealth was all good too:AND... then there was the fakes section: "There is no such thing as an expert, only students with different levels of education." Link to post Share on other sites
Bugme Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted July 25, 2018 I am soooooo jealous.... Don't be. We have been here several times in the last 9 years but, this is the first time living here. The sparkle wore off after a few months. This would be in conjunction with the high temperatures here. "There is no such thing as an expert, only students with different levels of education." Link to post Share on other sites
teufelhund Posted July 25, 2018 Share #11 Posted July 25, 2018 Some more pics... WOODS NOW U.S MARINE CORPS ENTIRELY, our lines include now the entire Bois de Belleau. Signed, Major Shearer "Skipper" 5Th Marines, 3rd Bat - June 25th 1918 Link to post Share on other sites
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