Dirk Posted July 24, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 24, 2021 Today the Company of Military Historians did a field trip to the National Army Museum. We were fortunate to have in our party several curators who worked on designing and outfitting the museum and hearing the back stories of many of the pieces. One item that stuck out to me the Regimental Colors of the 13th US Infantry from the Civil War. The curator said when he had the flag restored the restorer asked him if he wanted the blood traces she found on it removed. Since the stains were stable he wanted them left-thankfully! You can’t even see the staining but it’s there. Well worth the visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted July 24, 2021 More…another problem is all the artifacts that were “left on the cutting room floor” only so much space that did not allow for much in the way of the Westward Expansion or the Amex-American War. But what’s shown is first class….a nice minty 1872 campaign hat and a Custer Battlefield confirmed trapdoor recovered from the Indians during the recovery phase after the battle….the D-Day Higgins boat was brought back from England and was used on D-Day. The curator who outfitted land craft Diorama told us he included a Chaplain who is older then the others scaling down the rope ladder…he was also responsible for selecting the gear each man would be carrying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted July 24, 2021 Share #3 Posted July 24, 2021 Terrific displays Dirk, adding this new (2020) museum site to my travel list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted July 24, 2021 Share #4 Posted July 24, 2021 This museum is definitely on my bucket list. Great photos - thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted July 24, 2021 Share #5 Posted July 24, 2021 Thanks for posting these photos Dirk. I heard about the opening of the museum and would love to go someday. It looks great! I envy you guys who live so close to these amazing museums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted July 24, 2021 In this batch did one of Alvin York’s Helmet....acquired/transferred from the 82nd Airborne Museum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted July 24, 2021 This tank stood at Ft Mead for years. When finally restored for this museum the turret was removed and the restorer’s found several German shells. The Tank was used in a counter attack that ultimately killed driver and wounded the officer who had to evacuate the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted July 24, 2021 Share #8 Posted July 24, 2021 Great displays. Thanks for taking the time to post this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th.MG.BN Posted July 24, 2021 Share #9 Posted July 24, 2021 First class displays! Thanks for posting. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted July 28, 2021 Share #10 Posted July 28, 2021 Looks great. Hopefully I'll get there someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crow 1986 Posted July 29, 2021 Share #11 Posted July 29, 2021 Great displays and photos. Your comment about "left on the cutting room floor" is going to haunt me every time I go to one of the top tier museums. I'll constantly be thinking, "Hmmmm, so what have they got in the back room?" Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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