Jeeper704 Posted February 9, 2013 Share #326 Posted February 9, 2013 I did enjoy the photos. One day I'll own my own M18 TD, you see! (Yeah, keep on dreaming, Erwin) Does the yearbook have names in it? Any chance the name Conrad W Eyth is among them? Thanks. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted February 9, 2013 Share #327 Posted February 9, 2013 GI wearing TD patch on tanker jacket. Taken in Ferschweiler, probably February 1945. So it could be either the 691st or 808th TD Bn. Dog's name: Honey Bunch. Photo recently added to my collection. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted February 9, 2013 Share #328 Posted February 9, 2013 Some TD insignia and a reproduction of an M18 TD blue print (100 cms by 70 cms approx.). Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted February 9, 2013 Share #329 Posted February 9, 2013 Not really insignia (except those shown), but thought someone might like to see this ... TD related papers, maps and manuals. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share #330 Posted February 9, 2013 Nice collection Erwin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack-Ack26yd Posted February 9, 2013 Share #331 Posted February 9, 2013 Cool stuff Erwin!!! Totally jealous. I'll check for the name a little later, it has names and even some addresses, of everyone in the battalion. The only other one I've seen is in the National Archives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted February 9, 2013 Share #332 Posted February 9, 2013 Cool stuff Erwin!!! Totally jealous. I'll check for the name a little later, it has names and even some addresses, of everyone in the battalion. The only other one I've seen is in the National Archives. What unit history are you looking for? I have a couple, 899th and forget the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack-Ack26yd Posted February 9, 2013 Share #333 Posted February 9, 2013 I did enjoy the photos. One day I'll own my own M18 TD, you see! (Yeah, keep on dreaming, Erwin) Does the yearbook have names in it? Any chance the name Conrad W Eyth is among them? Thanks. Erwin Erwin, I didn't see that name in the alphabetical list, although I have previously noticed a missing name from there that's in one of the unit pics. Do you think he was in the 633rd or was it just a shot in the dark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted February 10, 2013 Share #334 Posted February 10, 2013 Well, a shot in the dark. I have about every bit of information on this soldier EXCEPT his unit. Names of parents, when they moved from Germany to the USA, where they lived, etc, etc. He was in a tank destroyer unit, but so far I had no luck finding out which one (even with help from Geoff who did excellent research work if I may say so). Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted March 21, 2013 Share #335 Posted March 21, 2013 Wow, I can't believe there are that many versions of the TD patch -- how many men actually served in the TD batallions and would need a patch? Is it fair to say that more than a few of the posted patches are repos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted March 21, 2013 Share #336 Posted March 21, 2013 There are a lot of variations if you count theater-made as well. So most of them posted here are indeed originals and not reproductions (they do exist though). Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share #337 Posted March 21, 2013 Wow, I can't believe there are that many versions of the TD patch -- how many men actually served in the TD batallions and would need a patch? Is it fair to say that more than a few of the posted patches are repos? You can find nice originals EVERY day on eBay. And don't buy into that "rare" 8 wheeler crap either. They are also available EVERY day. Just scan through this thread a few times and you will see what originals look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted April 30, 2013 Share #338 Posted April 30, 2013 My second "green back" .... Luckily I got it for less than I expected (ergo was afraid of having to pay). Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted May 29, 2013 Share #339 Posted May 29, 2013 Received three photos of a member of the 817th TD Bn standing next to the wreck of a German plane. Probably taken around April 1945. This particular photo shows the GI wearing a TD marked helmet. This is the third photo I have seen regarding these TD markings (all marked on the front of the helmet). Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted May 30, 2013 Share #340 Posted May 30, 2013 And as usual when one makes a statement, something comes up that throws this all around. In the collection of the newly re-opened museum in La Gleize, Belgium (you know, where Peiper got his butt kicked) there is a helmet that belonged to the CO of the Reconnaissance Company of the 703rd TD Bn. It shows the TD marking on the side. Link: http://www.december44.com/fr/collections/acquisition-2.htm (in French). This museum will be re-opened on June 21, 2013. Erwin PS: Of course, this does not mean the officer wore it like that in WWII, he could have added it in 1945. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack-Ack26yd Posted June 1, 2013 Share #341 Posted June 1, 2013 I found this picture on eBay, but didn't end up winning it. It was labeled 817th TD BN. I've also got a picture in my personal collection (I might post it later) with an office wearing a liner with a TD decal and Lt bar on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack-Ack26yd Posted June 2, 2013 Share #342 Posted June 2, 2013 Just found this other one in my files, no info on it though. I just saw that the original pic posted about decals was 817th TD BN too, as well as the 1st one I posted. I guess it was common in that unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted June 15, 2013 Share #343 Posted June 15, 2013 I was a bit surprised I was the only bidder on this, but nevertheless I am very happy I got this .... Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack-Ack26yd Posted June 15, 2013 Share #344 Posted June 15, 2013 Oh man! A whole line of MFG defect 8 wheel patches, on khaki no less! Nice score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWarPatches Posted June 20, 2013 Share #345 Posted June 20, 2013 WW 2 US Army 827th Tank Destroyer Battalion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWarPatches Posted June 20, 2013 Share #346 Posted June 20, 2013 6 Wheeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted June 20, 2013 Share #347 Posted June 20, 2013 You got those? WOW congratulations! Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWarPatches Posted June 24, 2013 Share #348 Posted June 24, 2013 Just picked up a 40 year collection of about 4000 patches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted July 15, 2013 Share #349 Posted July 15, 2013 This TD patch went for over 220 USD (!). Green eyes (added in WWII or after???). My bid was nowhere near the final price. (Photos from seller) Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted July 18, 2013 Share #350 Posted July 18, 2013 Do you guys think the green was added post-war? Never seen this variation before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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