GIKyle Posted June 16, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 16, 2009 Grouping of a local guy, Glen Lewis from the 29th Inf. Division. His uniform is gone but he salvaged his insignia and ribbons. The gem of the group is the CZ 27 pistol and holster he brought back with the capture paper lisiting the serial number on the paper that matches that of the pistol. Hope you enjoy. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w4uvv Posted June 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 16, 2009 Most excellent display especially since this soldier was in the 29th Division which was comprised of many Virginians including a large number from the Bedford, Virginia area. The 29th was in the first wave on D-Day and the Bedford, Virginia soldiers suffered 70%+ casualties. As you know Bedford, Virginia, is the site of the D-Day Memorial. The last surviving Bedford, Virginia 29th Division D-Day soldier died about 3 weeks ago at the age of approximately 90. The Richmond, Virginia Times Dispatch had a nice tribute article about him a few days after he passed. He received a special honor guard and memorial service at the D-Day memorial before his burial. The last of the "Bedford Boys" was gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted June 17, 2009 Share #3 Posted June 17, 2009 Kyle, very cool. It is rare when you have the capture papers and the actual item. Another neat group for your collection. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker502 Posted June 17, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 17, 2009 nice set , glad it ended up in your collection..Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted June 17, 2009 Thanks guys I am glad you appreciate this neat grouping. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD MAN Posted June 17, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 17, 2009 :w00t: I would also agree that the pistol is a real GEM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted June 18, 2009 Share #7 Posted June 18, 2009 :w00t: I would also agree that the pistol is a real GEM! Kyle, Great groping especially with the paper work that goes with the pistol. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: About the pistol was in manufactured under the Germans? :think: Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limestone Posted June 18, 2009 Share #8 Posted June 18, 2009 Great 29th grouping! Just love it Yannick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted June 18, 2009 Share #9 Posted June 18, 2009 Awesome grouping. :thumbsup: Thanks for showing :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted June 18, 2009 Kyle,Great groping especially with the paper work that goes with the pistol. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: About the pistol was in manufactured under the Germans? :think: Thanks John Thank you for all the positive comments. The pistol is Chech, with Nazi proofs. I am not sure if it was made before the war and 'acquired' or made under new contract during the war. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy Posted June 19, 2009 Share #11 Posted June 19, 2009 GIKyle, In response to whether or not your pistol was made prior to the war, or manufactured for the Germans during the war....yes, it was made for the Germans while Chechoslavakia was occupied. Hope this helps. Duffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwightPruitt Posted June 19, 2009 Share #12 Posted June 19, 2009 Thank you for all the positive comments. The pistol is Chech, with Nazi proofs. I am not sure if it was made before the war and 'acquired' or made under new contract during the war. Kyle It depends. If it has the code "fnh" on the slide or Bohmische Waffenfabrik im Prag on the backstrap, it was made during the German occupation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy Posted June 19, 2009 Share #13 Posted June 19, 2009 GIKyle I should note here, some additional information.....if there is ever a "Made in Czechoslavakia" on the left side of the frame, it was manufactured after the war. Duffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks guys for the additional info... it has the fnh stamp on the side but thankfully no 'made in czech' markings on it Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted June 22, 2009 Share #15 Posted June 22, 2009 Very impressive display! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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