ArchangelDM Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share #26 Posted October 6, 2020 3 hours ago, dmar836 said: Wow Dean, That's quite a complete grouping. Incredible its been kept together for so long. Very well displayed! Dave Thankyou Dave it looks like the family literally saved everything ! Every single piece of correspondence and every letter. Im glad you Enjoyed looking at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd62 Posted October 6, 2020 Share #27 Posted October 6, 2020 30 minutes ago, ArchangelDM said: Thanks James , it was fun taking the photos of it and getting all of his details. I look forward to welcoming you and your wife for tea in the future and to see the collection in hand when you make it over - Dean Deal, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M422A1 Posted October 6, 2020 Share #28 Posted October 6, 2020 Fantastic grouping! I have a grenade vest modified the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted October 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, M422A1 said: Fantastic grouping! I have a grenade vest modified the same way. It’s a cracking piece of modified gear ! Made into a Bandolier. Would you post yours here please for reference. Thanks for the kind comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M422A1 Posted October 7, 2020 Share #30 Posted October 7, 2020 4 hours ago, ArchangelDM said: It’s a cracking piece of modified gear ! Made into a Bandolier. Would you post yours here please for reference. Thanks for the kind comments Sure, as soon as I can take some photos. Probably Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share #31 Posted October 7, 2020 4 hours ago, M422A1 said: Sure, as soon as I can take some photos. Probably Friday. sounds good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted October 10, 2020 Here are some close up shots of the theatre modified pieces, from the cut down grenade vest to the shortened machete with aircraft handle and modified USN sheath. also there is his Jungle light which fits in the bandolier and his used jungle boots which have stained laces ! each boot showing considerable use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Detective Posted October 11, 2020 Share #33 Posted October 11, 2020 Fantastic grouping, they don't get much better than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share #34 Posted October 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Dirt Detective said: Fantastic grouping, they don't get much better than this. Thankyou Mike - that’s very kind my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hochiminhtrail Posted October 12, 2020 Share #35 Posted October 12, 2020 stunning Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share #36 Posted October 12, 2020 35 minutes ago, hochiminhtrail said: stunning Alex Thanks Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted October 12, 2020 Share #37 Posted October 12, 2020 Hi Dean, Man, the helmet, the displays Excellent !!! Just awesome Dean !!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted October 13, 2020 9 hours ago, The Rooster said: Hi Dean, Man, the helmet, the displays Excellent !!! Just awesome Dean !!! Dave Thankyou Dave glad you enjoyed looking at it my friend stay well and safe - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted October 13, 2020 Share #39 Posted October 13, 2020 Dean, This is possibly the most complete grouping I’ve ever seen and it’s absolutely incredible. The helmet and photos of others like it put the grouping in a league of its own. I’m excited for you and could not think of a better person to be the caretaker. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share #40 Posted October 13, 2020 1 hour ago, 644td said: Dean, This is possibly the most complete grouping I’ve ever seen and it’s absolutely incredible. The helmet and photos of others like it put the grouping in a league of its own. I’m excited for you and could not think of a better person to be the caretaker. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! marty Marty As always I’m humbled by your kind words my friend. - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share #41 Posted October 13, 2020 I will be adding some of his letters and his photos as time permits. Also the ESB book has some incredible photos which I think would be an interesting read for some members. - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share #42 Posted October 13, 2020 1 hour ago, 644td said: Dean, This is possibly the most complete grouping I’ve ever seen and it’s absolutely incredible. The helmet and photos of others like it put the grouping in a league of its own. I’m excited for you and could not think of a better person to be the caretaker. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share #43 Posted October 13, 2020 Some better shots of the black and pacific green camo scheme in the ESB book identical to mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kibler Posted October 18, 2020 Share #44 Posted October 18, 2020 That is just beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share #45 Posted October 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Tom Kibler said: That is just beautiful! Thankyou Tom - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share #46 Posted November 18, 2020 On 10/6/2020 at 9:24 PM, M422A1 said: Fantastic grouping! I have a grenade vest modified the same way. Did you manage to get pics of the vest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M422A1 Posted November 18, 2020 Share #47 Posted November 18, 2020 Sorry, I have not taken pictures of the vest yet. The day after I posted about the vest, my wife was admitted to the hospital with what they thought was Covid-19 but it turned out to be bacterial pneumonia. She was in the hospital 5 days and now, 3-4 weeks later she is still not completely over it. With all this going on, I forgot about the pictures. I wrote myself a note today to take the pictures. Hopefully, I won't forget again. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share #48 Posted November 18, 2020 26 minutes ago, M422A1 said: Sorry, I have not taken pictures of the vest yet. The day after I posted about the vest, my wife was admitted to the hospital with what they thought was Covid-19 but it turned out to be bacterial pneumonia. She was in the hospital 5 days and now, 3-4 weeks later she is still not completely over it. With all this going on, I forgot about the pictures. I wrote myself a note today to take the pictures. Hopefully, I won't forget again. Mike Mike family first - when you can brother, stay well - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M422A1 Posted December 7, 2020 Share #49 Posted December 7, 2020 Here are a few pictures of my cut down grenade vest made into a grenade bandolier. When I can, I'll take it off the torso and take pictures of the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share #50 Posted December 7, 2020 Very cool - not as salty as mine but it’s a lovely thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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