Naboo,  And you received answers and opinions galore yet you keep going. Clearly you disagree (read: politely argue) with the advice given and want to convince members of a different value by now adding new items and "discoveries" along the way. You respond to about any post with, "I don't think you understand..." or "You misunderstand..." Then talk about how incredibly unique and rare your items are. This group is not rare in the context of this forum. We see them all the time. It can become a bit insulting when less experienced members can't even take "yes" for an answer because every comment points to sales potential. Such threads go sour and get closed. Respectfully, if you truly want to discuss the discoveries you are making about the man's record (as you repeatedly claim is your ultimate goal) - great! Then post it in the appropriate forum rather than ringing the "What's it Worth" bell repeatedly. Your motives are clear and you are trying way too hard. Your attempt to sell for $10K gave you away early on. It's already a bit controversial jumping into a post from a brand new member with no other posts as often they just want to "use" member knowledge for their personal gain. This level of debate over a nice grouping, but one of which members have hundreds of, appears to be as much a form of seeking attention as it is to make a big profit. We fell into it as we love this stuff. I think we can smell a like soul and we can smell rhetoric. This has left a bad taste in my mouth and it's always sad when a vet's legacy is moved to the background while a caretaker steps up to "swing for the fence". If anyone had been interested in that grouping, if it were offered at a sane price, your pitch "style" is losing such interest quite quickly.  I, too, am out.  Dave    

Very interesting item 

OK, could you please explain in more detail what is visible on the right side of the first picture—specifically, that two different fabrics have been sewn together? As a layperson, all I can see at the seams are frayed fabric edges, so I can't tell whether it's one piece or two.

"I haven't researched it any further than that. Is a Mitchell Cover automatically a Reproduction if it isn't sewn together from two Pieces of fabric, or were there also original One-Piece Versions?"     You can clearly see the seam where the two halves are sewn together on the right side of the First picture.  I don't see any indications of that cover being a reproduction.  

Can someone please post a link to the sale on eBay.   I can’t find the listing.   I want to know if the new items have been added to it such as the PH.   The fact that we haven’t seen pictures of it makes me think that they do not have it.   And they must know by now that this isn’t worth $10,000.   If this person was so concerned about preserving this man’s story they wouldn’t be selling it but donate it to a museum.    They wouldn’t care what its worth either.    

Hi Ken,   this is exactly what I mean with 'automotive parts', that were made for actual use and not just to look correct.   Since I was at it, I did some research on what Bosch condenser(s) would fit in a jeep distributor. Since a condenser doesn't care about voltage, the only requirements are capacity (.18 to .26 micro farad) and physical size. It turns out there are several types of Bosch condensers that fit the bill with a capacity of .21 micro farad and since these were commonly installed by Volkswagen in the 1960-70's, NOS examples are easily available. The downside is that the mounting tabs are usually different and will have be altered or replaced, which shouldn't be too hard to do.   I see condensers of unknown origin and quality being offered by various jeep parts suppliers for around €8 to €10, while these Bosch condensers seem to cost around €12-€14.   I have found the following Bosch condensers that should be suitable for the standard Autolite ICG-4705 and IAD-4008 distributors used by MB/GPW jeeps:   Bosch 1 237 330 347  Bosch 1 237 330 316  Bosch 1 237 330 284  Bosch 1 237 330 096     All of these are 18 mm diameter × 25 mm body height and have a capacity of 0.21 micro farad.   This was just an example, there are more vintage good quality condensers from other makers that will fit and reliably work just fine with jeeps. Even WW2 NOS ones can still be found but are priced a lot higher.      

Based on the service number provided, I found a 2nd Lt Sidney J Abel QMC (previously enlisted); obviously, his initials are not T.A.S. If you still want more information on him, despite the descrepency, just let me know.

And.....no photo of the Purple Heart? 🤷‍♂️

Hello, can anyone explain whether this Mitchell Cover is an Original or a Reproduction? Unfortunately, I only have these two Photos from the Seller. Based on the Contract Number 8056, it was manufactured between 1964 and 1965; I haven't researched it any further than that. Is a Mitchell Cover automatically a Reproduction if it isn't sewn together from two Pieces of fabric, or were there also original One-Piece Versions?   Many thanks to the experts for their help.

Our Jeeps in Normandy last week...