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Tank Destroyer SSI and Insignia


Jim Baker
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Some new items ....

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Photo postcard, apparantly made for this officer's mother (Lulu).
Taken May 23, 1945 in Brussels, Belgium.
It seems he has "combat leader patches" on his shoulder boards.

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This TD patch came with the photo and apparently was removed from a shirt or jacket.

Finally got a set (after looking for several years) !
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Dogtags and TD patch from a member of the 817th TD Bn.
The chain has a "Lourdes" medallion, a ring (stone is missing), a TD medallion and another medallion on it.
The patch is supposedly also from this soldier.

And this one is on its way to my TD collection too ....
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Erwin

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Thanks, Jim.

Yeah, I got a little luck as the price didn't get too high this time ( ergo not higher than I was prepared to pay for it).

 

The dogtags are great with the additional items hanging on them.

I already have gathered some information on the soldier and the 817th TD Bn.

A nice research project.

 

It is amazing how one can look and look for quite some time for particular items and finds nothing.

Then suddenly ... like an avalanche, one falls on one at another.

I'm just happy that I could add these things to my TD collection.

 

Erwin

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A small (and I mean small) addition to the TD collection. I don't nomally go for anything in TD stuff but patches and manuals, but the detail on this lapel pin got my attention. It's smaller than a penny and was actually difficult to photograph. It looks much better in hand.

 

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Nothing big, but still interesting enough to post ... a 4 wheeler with a slightly off centered face.

 

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And a damaged "Kitty" ...

 

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Erwin

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Re-arranged the patch collection a bit ...

 

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I will be adding some more TD patches (hopefully variations, etc).

 

Erwin

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Why I'm not a fan of leaving the threads in used patches. I picked up these sweet little 802nd TD DUI's from a forum member. The first photo is what I got and the second is after they were "cleaned up". I think it's makes a huge difference removing the threads. Besides, the threads add nothing historically. Unless you're into thread. ;)

 

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Here is a small group of TD insignia I managed to purchase recently.

 

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The TD patch in the middle has some red thread added on its eye.

The 9th ID patch was an extra.

I believe the TD collar discs are British-made (the disc is marked "Ltd.").

 

Erwin

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Not really an insignia or patch, but just as neat anyhow! Has a pic of the TD patch on it! First time i have heard of the "Official" music of the Tank Destroyers! Adopted in 1944 so i guess it wasn't used to long! Enjoy! :thumbsup:

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I'm curious about the domed TD collar disc.

Didn't know they existed.

 

And those are some really sweet eh sweetheart pins as well.

Sure wish I could find a few like those.

Thanks for posting them.

 

@Jim; update on the TD paperwork?

 

Erwin

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vostoktrading

Thanks Jim & Erwin.

 

I've seen domed enlisted TD discs a few times over the years.

It's odd because I always understood that domed discs came after WW2 (into the 1950's?) and yet the Tank Destroyers were abolished by then. I guess perhaps some of the manufacturers kept on making them?

 

The sweetheart pins are made of wood. I remember I bought them from someone at the Louisville SOS a number of years ago. I wish I got more. I haven't seen these pop up since.

 

Jon.

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