Yes, I didn't think of that. Maybe 'Valerie' is the first name... I guess we'll never know for sure. But I'm trying to preserve it for the future by not wearing it too often so the writing doesn't smudge or fade

82nd......Patch On Your Shoulder......Pick Up Your Weapon and Follow Me.......We Are The Infantry......Airborne Infantry 

3rd Service Command summer of 42 Fort Meade Maryland, do believe Meade was among other things obviously, a regional entrance station.

So how does if differ from the Type 1?

He is in the Regimental History in a number of places.  On the page where you can download the book is a search bar.  There were three "Robertsons" in the unit, so you have to cull through the 23 results.     The chapter he wrote looks like it starts on page 344...Chapter XI.  It appears he wrote more than just that.   This is the picture that is a CDV...Carte de visite:     And here is something fun about going back in time:   https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/200255746/s01-e24-long-live-walter-jameson?start=true&tracking=google-feed&utm_source=google-feed  

Great post David, and a gorgeous Iron Guard. With those detailed pictures it’s not hard to tell a fake from a original.   Best Martin  

He is asking alot, but from what I have seen looks to be in the ball park of what shops are asking for them.

I had one a little earlier than this one but was RS inspected…. IMHO it’s all correct, probably close to 90% condition. Hopefully the price is negotiable…. $2750-$2800 sounds better.   A decent early Colt for sure.

Charlie, thank you for the reminder on Mr. William's article.  I will dig it out and re-read.     Below is another 2" Victory model that aligns with the DSC comment made above.  This one, V648958, shipped to Sheriff Flournoy of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as one of six 2" revolvers in the shipment.  Another one of these surfaced a few years ago.   

Interesting stuff on here. I found an unfinished ega at and antique store. Can someone please help me identify and approximate date?