Went to a local antique store over the weekend and found this old Navy ship light. Thought it was interesting looking so i grabbed it. I cant find any kind of information on it. Can anyone help identify what years these were used and any web sites that may tell information about it? Thanks for any information provided.  

. American car show Carentan 05 April 2026   We took my friends HotRod to the Carentan show this morning this morning, Sadly it started as a cold, windy drizzling day which we think put a lot of people off attending, by mid-day it was raining, we called it a day and headed home, late afternoon the weather changed the rain stopped, the sun appeared but all too late for us to consider returning. The attendance was definitely down from previous years.  And THERE WAS Line-Dancing !!!!!                                       Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 05 April  2O26.   ...  

While this seems to be the answer,  the question is, those ribbons were used for WWII Ohio State Guard, which stood down after the War in 30 Sept 1947. The Ohio Defense Corps was stood up in 26 May, 1949. By this time those ribbons were not issued, maybe worn as the WWII guys were the basis for the new ODCs. However by the time this SM could have been a member of the ODC there was a slew of awards designed and was being used, so their for the red ones were no longer being used.    Just my two cents.    

I enjoy putting the tracks together. They give a more realistic look to the model. But I hate when they are so fragile that they easily break. When I did my JagdTiger, and decided for AM tracks I got some 3D pri ted tracks that were also fragile. I was lucky to find tracks from Modelkasten. Good luck Lars. I'll be looking forward to more WIP pics.👍🏽

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. From my Shoebox Collection.   Imagine this same 1944 product being made and produced in 2026 ' WARNING, this egg product may contain eggs ' .       Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 05 April  2O26.  

I agree with the king above. Do not sharpen old/collectible knives. There is no need.

Sure. Here's the list of items in the pictures.   1: ERDL Poncho Liner 2: 1st Pattern BDU Top 3: PASGT Helmet with Woodland Cover 4: GI Trouser Belt 5: 2nd Pattern BDU Pants, Twill 6: M1911A1 .45 Cal. Handgun 7: M7 Shoulder Holster 8: GI Boot Socks (2x) 9: 2nd Pattern DMS Boots (2x) 10: M83 Smoke Grenade* (should be M8) 11: M16 Cleaning Kit* (missing some components inside) 12: Emergency Signal Mirror 13: GI Notepad 14: Paracord Spool 15: M16 Cleaning Booklet 16: SWD Goggles 17: Personal Items Kit 18: Wet Weather Parka 19: Heavyweight Poncho 20: Field Coat Liner 21: GI Brown 436 Neckerchief 22: GI Brown 436 Undershirt (2x) 23: Extra Socks (2x) 24: GI Sleep Shirt 25: CB Overboots 26: GI Washcloth 27: GI Towel 28: CB Roll (CPOG Suit, CB Gloves, Cotton Glove Liners, M1950 Suspenders) 29: M17A2 Protective Mask Carrier with M1 Waterproofing Kit* (need M4 winterization kit) 30: M17A2 Protective Mask 31: M193 5.56mm Cartridge Bandoleer 32: M16A1 5.56mm Rifle* (lower reciever is XM16E1 style) 33: ALICE Suspenders 34: ALICE Belt (metal buckle LC-2) 35: M258A1 Chemical Decontamination Kit 36: GI Earplug Case with GI Earplugs 37: GI Field Dressing 38: ALICE Compass Pouch (2x) 39: MX-991/U Flashlight 40: ALICE M16 Magazine Pouch (2x) 41: M16 5.56mm 30rnd. STANAG Magazine (6x) 42: M8A1 Scabbard 43: M7 Rifle Bayonet 44: ALICE 1qt Canteen Pouch (2x) 45: Canteen Cup (2x) 46: 1qt Canteen with Black M1 NBC Cap (2x) 47: Wool Glove Liners (2x) 48: Leather Utility Gloves (2x) 49: GI Lensatic Compass 50: Canvas M1911 Magazine Pouch 51: M1911 .45 Cal. 7rnd. Magazine (2x) 52: M65 Field Coat, OG-107 53: Sleeping Mat 54: ALICE Field Pack, Medium, with Frame and Straps 55: ALICE 2qt Canteen Pouch with 2qt Canteen and GP Strap Since taking these pictures, I've also added the following to my ruck: VS-17 Panel, Foot Powder, M158 Signal Flare Additionally, I have changed the OG-107 M65 jacket to a Woodland example, and added the correct patches, leadership loops, and rank pins.

Earl Sanford Smith (1921–2017) was a distinguished veteran whose naval career placed him at the epicenter of one of the most pivotal moments in American history. A survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Smith’s extensive collection of journals, photos, and documents provides a rare, firsthand glimpse into the life of a sailor aboard a repair ship during World War II. Born in Holtville, California, Smith grew up in Glendale and graduated from Hoover High School. His military journey actually began three years before the war when he attended the Citizens’ Military Training Camp (CMTC) at the Presidio of Monterey in 1938. He officially joined the U.S. Navy in early 1940, undergoing initial training at the Naval Training Station in San Diego. By May 1941, he was serving aboard the USS Vestal (AR-4), a repair ship that would soon become a witness to history. On the morning of the December 7th Japanese attack, the USS Vestal was moored outboard of the USS Arizona. As a Metalsmith, Smith was aboard when the Arizona’s forward magazines exploded. The Vestal took two direct bomb hits and was showered with burning debris and personnel blown off the battleship. Under the heroic leadership of Medal of Honor recipient Captain Cassin Young—who was blown overboard but climbed back onto the ship to lead the defense—the Vestal managed to cast off from the sinking Arizona, navigate through the chaos, and beach herself at Aiea Shoal to avoid sinking in the deep channel. Following the repairs to the Vestal, Smith participated in the long "island-hopping" campaign across the Pacific on the USS Oglala (another Pearl Harbor attack survivor) His logbooks and "Shellback" certificates track a massive journey of over 22,000 miles, with stops including: - Tongatabu and New Caledonia (1942) - Espiritu Santo and New Hebrides (1942) - Auckland, New Zealand (1943) - Samoa and New Guinea (1944) After the war, Smith returned to civilian life but remained deeply connected to naval technology. He settled in Sunland, California, where he lived for 30 years. Even after his official retirement in 1986, his expertise was so valued that he continued to perform specialized testing on: Rocket engines, Torpedoes, and Naval propulsion systems Earl S. Smith passed away in 2017 at the age of 94, one of the last remaining links to the "Mighty V" and the events of Pearl Harbor. He spent his final five years at the Hollenbeck Palms retirement home in Boyle Heights, where he remained active and engaged. "We’re thankful that we all could know, a hero like our late C.O... A fighting man was Captain Young! We know his soul will rest in heaven, helped avenge December Seven." — Excerpt from a poem in the USS Vestal Thanksgiving Menu, 1942

Jerrythgerman if you’re still a member of this forum please contact me. Paul Reiber was my uncle. Thank you!