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By Rhscott · Posted
Just curious but where has the winter armor crew combat uniform ever had “M1938” as part of the description? The armor forces did not even start development of this set until 1940 with it being finalized in early 1942. -
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By tractor · Posted
Here is the Hueneme and the bee and also a bee that was sent to me so you can see what it looks like -
By tractor · Posted
I was able after trying a few years to pick up the only known USN ambulance jeep. Some information on ambulance jeeps. Some may refer to them as Holden's who is a car company owned by GM in Australia. These jeeps used a design drawn up by a doctor in the USMC and used group of script Willy's jeeps and can be distinguished from later jeeps by the lower top. Currently only one is known to exist and just was restored in Europe recently . Two more groups where done later most likely at Camp Pendleton and have slightly different appearance as mentioned before by the taller top. To quote Frank Steele these are USMC ambulance jeeps or another person who restored one Jonathon Hires as Holden like. The first batch done at Camp Pendleton where fords and the medic box was the same as the Holden's. I actually own one of these Fords. The second batch which all seem to be Willy's have a different medic box on the side which is slightly larger with an additional area added. Now to the more interesting part for some or the Navy part. A few years ago I had the privilege of looking at a pair of ambulance jeeps and another USMC jeep that had the unit markings welded onto the side of the frame. The owner had previously sold me and a friend a pair of USMC radio jeeps one serial number apart. This guy is super lucky or skilled at finding USMC jeeps. The one had PNAB or pacific navy air base painted on the windshield. Upon further investigation and sanding Port Hueneme popped up with the Ports and Docks Seabee logo and the number 70. I will be giving more updates and photos soon -
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By Persian Gulf Command · Posted
Bill, I did not get them directly from the Veteran but from the individual who did. I have no reason not to trust what the seller to me stated. Best, John -
By Armygas · Posted
Years ago I had an opportunity to buy a Zeiglar Mortuary Container, an aluminum box which is stackable with 10 latches, a removable lid, 8 carry handles and heavy duty rubber gasket surrounding the inside. Measurements of 26" wide x 86" long x 17" deep, and currently some available from Colemans Surplus in Penna. The ones I saw were at a scrap yard and were "used". These are always photographed on the deck of a USAF aircraft at Dover AFB, with US flags neatly draped on each one. As a career EOD tech, I tempted death enough without taking custody of one of these containers. I could not get the image out of my mind as to what these boxes meant to a family. Thus I collect worldwide military Jerricans and currently only have about 200 or so. As for my uniforms and field gear, I focus on the career, heroism and service to God and Country. I make a concerted effort to present the artifacts in a most positive light when dealing with the public. I mean no criticism to those of "unusual" collections, but I will take a hard pass on all of the macabre. Cheers, Armygas -
By lmrobil · Posted
Sad he only passed +/- two years ago and his memory is in the trash already! -
By VMI88 · Posted
Here's a link to a pair of pre-war horsehide riding gloves I posted years ago. They look very similar in style to yours, but I suspect yours are private purchase. Did you pick them up directly from the veteran?
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