Great knife. Have you contacted the site here as I dont recall seeing this version shown there. Im sure he would really be interested in adding the information.    https://www.fairbairnsykesfightingknives.com/

Vera Ann Lewis,  ANC N 752343 Born October 24, 1912 in Lowell, Massachusetts. She is the daughter of John Rutledge who died in 1933 and Catherine Rutledge who died in 1961. She was a part of seven siblings. She lives in the family home located at 14 Bertha street in Lowell. She received her nursing degree from Lowell Nursing College in 1933 at the age of 21. She married William Lewis in 1936. From 1933 to 1935 she worked in the private sector.  From 1935 to 1939 she practiced in psychiatry. From 1940 to 1943 she practiced obstetrics and surgery. She separated from her husband and decided to join the army.  She took her oath on October 2, 1943 and entered active service on October 20, 1943. She joined the 116th General Hospital at Camp Edward, Massachusetts. In 1944 she was transferred to Camp Butner awaiting her departure for Europe. She joined the 116th at Harrogate, UK in July 1944. She practiced psychiatry there until November 1945. In September 1944, she was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. She passed through the Philip Morris camp, Le Havre, before being transferred to Nuremberg with the 3rd Army. In March 1947 she was demobilized at the honorable rank of captain.  She returned to live in Lowell and married Roland Robbins of the US Navy,  the same year.  They had a son, David.  She worked at Lowell General Hospital in the operating room. She subsequently joined the Board of Health and then the Solomon Mental Health Center before retiring. She died in March 2003 at the age of 90. She was a faithful member of the Sacré-Coeur Church in Lowell.    

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Does anyone know what this A would stand for?

I most certainly have seen WW2 medals and insignia issued all the way through to Vietnam,  I live not to far away from the Air Force Museum and thought of going there to checkout the various wings that are on display with groupings. I know there’s a few variations of other wings that spark a lot of questions. Plus it’s going to be a hot miserable summer and that would be a nice comfortable place to spend time and acquire a bit more knowledge.

I found these three machine gun tripod legs recently. Does anyone know what gun these are for?  Thanks in advance!  Brad

While not rare, they are not common especially with the GEMSCO hallmark. This badge would date from the 1950's to early 1960's. I believe that the wings design is still in use, but you might verify that with others.

Kamusta ka.  That's a long time living in the Swamp!   I was an AF brat (Ramstein) and lived in DC as a kid (AU Park and Chevy Chase) from 64-74.   My uncle was a two star career USPHS physician tapped for high level spots under JFK and LBJ,  my dad's former workmate and lifelong buddy was head of the FDA under Nixon, and I went to high school (a Catholic all boys prep) with one or two of William Colby's sons.   Looking back, that was pretty cool, but just how it was.   Over more than 65 years, you've seen it all.   That DC is long gone, and having experienced it when I did,  you couldn't pay me to live there now.   The adults and serious thinkers are too few and far between.  I wasn't a Nixon fan when he resigned (I still have the WaPo papers I saved).  I never imagined  I'd end up living less than 10 mi. from his library or that he would end up on my short list of respected POTUS of the 20th century.  I did two summer cruises and know a bit about Filipino stewards, at least from 45 years ago, those guys influence on day to day Navy ship operations far exceeded their nominal status.  You should write that book.       

Not sure if these belong here or in the jump wing section?  ( Also posted in a Gemsco thread)   I'm not sure how common these are  but what I would like to know is when they may date from and if they are still currently issued?   Thanks   Billyh

I bought this years ago from a forum member and had determined it was a WWI PH for a 26th Division Veteran. Today I decided to dig deeper and found the following newspaper articles that lead me to believe this was an MSCC PH.    If any members have an opinion or wish to add information it would be welcomed.   The PH number is 6208   EARL D. HOOKER MAY GET SPECIAL SERVICE MEDAL One of Group Who Submitted to Experimentation to Combat Trench Fever.   F. HEALTH AFFECTED BY EXPERIENCE   Local Attorney Volunteered While Attached to General Headquarters at Chaumont, France. Special to The Springfield Union. WASHINGTON, Attorney Earl D. Hooker of Springfield would be awarded a gold medal for his "high public service" in serving in trench fever experiments in the   A. E. F. under a bill introduced by Rep. Connery of Lynn. Seventy- Five in List. The bill lists about 75 men, including Hooker, who would be given a medal by the Secretary of the Treasury. and would have their names published annually in a roll of honor in the Army Register. Mr. Hooker was a private with base hospital No. 15. Atty. Earl D. Hooker of Ellington Street, Longmeadow, received word of efforts Connery of Lynn to secure a gold medial for him and others for public service in connection with trench fever experiments during the War soon after he had left Wesson Memorial Hospital this morning, after receiving treatment for an ailment which is traced to his experience during the World War experiments. In 1917 Atty. Hooker was connected with General Headquarters at Chaumont, France, when eight volunteers were called for for experiments in trench fever, which had broken out among the members of the British army.   Mr. Hooker with seven others volunteered their services and they were moved up to. the British lines. There Mr. Hooker with three others went through experiments with the trench germ which resulted in the four developing trench fever. After nearly a year Mr. Hooker through various medical experiments which reduced his physical resistance and he was later sent to Paris. where he convalesced before coming back to this country: For the past few years he has had physical setbacks as the result of: the war experiments, and two. weeks ago he suffered a severe eve trouble and was taken to Wesson Hospital. He returned to. his home. this Hooker morning. is a practicing attorney and is the senior member of the firm of Hooker Wright, with offices in the State Building.   Springfield Evening Union   Springfield Massachusetts   March 21, 1932   EARL D. HOOKER WILL RETURN TO Earl D. looker of St Petersburg, well known locally through his former residence in Ellington street, is returning to Florida Friday after spending two months in Springfield and at Crescent Beach, in the course medical treatment which he came north to secure, Mr Hooker vas one of five American soldiers who volunteered during the first World war as experimental subjects in the study of trench fever, 4 fact which caused his hospitalization for months at. that time and repeatedly in the years since. He was a practicing lawyer here until 1934 when the ravages of the fever germ in his system cost him the loss of one eye and the impairment of sight in the other. He has since made his home in Florida, but he was here at the British has relief benefit held in at the estate of Mrs Mary Ida Young on1 Longmeadow street. At that time he was introduced con the program and received warm applause from his many Longmeadow friends. Recovering from another attack of related illness trouble, which kept him in the veterans' hospital in Florida most of the winter, Mr Hooke1 came north "two months ago. to consult an eye specialist in Springfield who is familiar with his case. He spent some time at Crescent beach and renewed old acquaintances in tor, rejoining Mrs Hooker, who leaves Longmeadow Friday and return to Springfield. He will remain   Springfield Republican   Springfield Massachusetts   September 3, 1941     EARL HOOKER DIES IN JAPAN Was 'Guinea Pig. in. World War for Test. Atty. Earl D. Hooker, former Springfield lawyer, died in Tokyo, Japan, on 16th, according to was 62 years of age. word received here Tueday. A native of Easthampton, Mr. Hooker made his home in Springfield and Longmeadow from 1911 until 1938 when he moved to St. Petersburg, Fla. He was on a mer Margaret Mathes of Dover, world tour' with his wife, the forN. when stricken with a heart block. He died in the U. S. Army Hospital- in Tokyo. A veteran of World War he gained national prominence as one of volunteers who underwent, experimental inoculations to determine the cause of trench fever. The experiment cost him his health and eventually his sight.   He received citations from both the late Gen. John J. Pershing and Marshal Foch. A graduate of Amherst High School and the University Maine Law School, Class of 1917, Mr. Hooker started his practice here in 1919, following his return from France. He was the senior member of the firm of Hooker Wright with offices in the State Building until ill health forced his retirement in 1934. He was former candidate secretary of the Republican City Committee, and the City Council from Ward 6.   Mr. Hooker was a member of South Church, Roswell Lee Lodge of Masons, American Legion, Purpie Heart Association, and the Longmeadow Country Club. Besides his wife, he leaves two brothers, Harry of Westhampton, and Albert A. Hooker of DeLand, and several nephews. The body, is being returned the United States for burial.   Springfield Morning Union March 23, 1955