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    • GWS
      Stonebridge Folding Lantern

      By GWS · Posted

      Here's one I've had for 25 or so years:     The galvanizing is very pronounced on this one. The medical caduceus is in the upper left hand corner. This one was never used.  Also an original copy of instructions that came with it below. The semi-clear material for the light to pass thru is called Eisenglass, and is quite fragile. I made a small "box" from cardboard to protect mine from being broken, I agree, yours is probably a "commercial" item, but is still the real deal and may have been used later or during the war anyway.      Thanks for showing this.        Steve
    • cutiger83
      Dog faced Soldier

      By cutiger83 · Posted

      I agree with Proud Kraut. Stunning work! I too would like to see some close ups.   ...Kat
    • usmedalman
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      By usmedalman · Posted

      I have had this laying around for a long time and finally decided to see if I could find out the time period. The case is felt line leather. The cloth sword bag has the N.S. Meyer label sewn in. The scabbard is unmarked. Any help in establishing a basic time frame would be greatly appreciated.    
    • 917601
      Help with Fuze ID

      By 917601 · Posted

      Posting the exact lettering engraved would be most helpful. The SA may mean self arming….
    • KASTAUFFER
      MIA/KIA Earl A. Mcallister USNR U.S.S.BENNINGTON Hellcat fighter pilot

      By KASTAUFFER · Posted

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      Help with Fuze ID

      By 917601 · Posted

      Posting the exact lettering engraved would be most helpful.
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      Courtland Army Air Force Pilot Training Field- Courtland, Alabama

      By charles cabler · Posted

      California, once again you are a treasure chest of research sites and suggestions. My profound thanks and appreciation. I will let you know if, or when, the book is published.   Charles
    • Timberwolf
      Couple of recent finds

      By Timberwolf · Posted

      Hi all! Some of my pick ups as of late.   Small group to a 104th ID 415th IR medic, some nice helmet shots among the photos.          Next group was an eBay find but seller was nice enough to let me come pick it up. Sauk Village, IL Vietnam vet William Vollriede passed earlier this year. The sellers husband got this as he cleans out houses. Unfortunately haven’t been able to find a unit yet.
    • Mr.Jerry
      SS Wardrobe / Clothing Tag

      By Mr.Jerry · Posted

      Thanks! The helmet is a centerpiece of my collection!   Interesting that the veteran was Jewish (H=Hebrew). and the SS-TK guys were the "bad guy's bad guys" when it came to the Holocaust.
    • Allan H.
      Purple Heart for your review

      By Allan H. · Posted

      IIRC, this example was made by Rex Products. They went from an enameled purple center to a purple painted on copper insert before transitioning to the plastic heart inserts that we see today. This example is painted on copper.   Allan

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