Longhorn92 Posted May 23, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 23, 2020 I finally found a 506. I know it’s not super rare but it’s one I’ve wanted for a while and I couldn’t find one. The only WWII PIBs and PIRs left on my list are 503 Rock patches, maybe a few variants of more common ones (like some theater made) and the uber rare and expensive. I hope one day I’ll own one or two 551 variants and a real 504! A lot of guys helped me find and understand what I have, including Allan H., Mort C., Bob C., James P., Pat Q., Scotty and a couple others. So thanks to all of them. When I set out to do this, I didn’t think I’d find so many nice examples. Without going to shows like ASMIC or the SOS and seeking out knowledgeable dealers and collectors, it’d be tough to find good patches. This forum is a major help, too. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John4022 Posted May 23, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 23, 2020 Nice! I see you have a 501st pocket patch, thats the bugger thats been evading me! I'm glad you found one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn92 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted May 23, 2020 Thanks. I really lucked into the 501. The pics don’t look too good. Let me repost the riker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted May 23, 2020 Share #4 Posted May 23, 2020 Awesome collection! Thank you for sharing. Hope to get some of those pocket patches one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted May 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted May 23, 2020 Very nice collection! One of the rarest ones in there is the "red" 517th patch. There are additional variations of this patch that date from the end of the war/post war era but this is the one you want to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted May 23, 2020 Share #6 Posted May 23, 2020 These need to graduate to a second riker mount. They are too nice to be overlapping. Gorgeous collection Joe. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn92 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted May 23, 2020 34 minutes ago, Allan H. said: These need to graduate to a second riker mount. They are too nice to be overlapping. Gorgeous collection Joe. Allan Thanks. I know. I’m going to split them up today. I just wanted them together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted May 23, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Longhorn92 said: Thanks. I know. I’m going to split them up today. I just wanted them together. That's all well and good, but they all want to stand apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn92 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted May 23, 2020 They’re now in two rikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John4022 Posted May 23, 2020 Share #10 Posted May 23, 2020 Looks a lot better 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted May 23, 2020 Share #11 Posted May 23, 2020 Any museum would be happy to have that collection! Good work! A long time coming!! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted May 24, 2020 Share #12 Posted May 24, 2020 Great Looking Bunch Of Airborne History In Those Two Mounts,Thanks For Showing Them.It's Always Nice To Get An Old Mans Heart Pumping Early In The Morning.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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