. When you know too much for your own good.   . . . . . . . . .    So Wednesday I stripped down and cleaned the internal jets of a friends Jeep carburettor,  Today I demounted a friends Jeep petrol pump to find out why it's wasn't pumping satisfactorily, he has ordered a rebuild kit and now waiting for that, If the kit arrives Monday then it will be rebuilding and refitting it,  Next week I will be visiting my old Slat Grille I owned and sold twenty years ago, current owner has asked for help as it's not starting currently, having no idea why it's not starting I will be taking a spare starter motor, a carburettor, points, plugs and condenser along with me just in case it's any of these that's impeding the starting procedure, obviously I will learn more when I see it.     An old phrase from years gone by comes to mind,  ' I wish I had a friend like me ' !!!!!!    Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 10 July  2O26.   ..    

I know this was posted 2338293 years ago - but my grandfather was in the 4th MP platoon. Did you ever post the list of the vehicle listings? Grandfather on the right of the attached photo. No idea who is on the left! Trying to find more info on his service etc. he passed away in 1960 when my mom and siblings were young!

That's a great point.  Grant didn't get rattled or lose his head in battle or in the politics of it.  McClellan lost his mind with all the adulation he received.  Grant took everything in stride - setbacks and successes - and kept moving forward.        

History, I do not wish to be derogatory but that may be one of the worst ways possible to display a mask for long time preservation.  I would recommend a partial of full face form not made of Styrofoam or if so covered with nylon.  Masks are very prone to deterioration due to poor storage, UV light, heat etc.  with better fotos I can assist with identification.  Cheers Armygas

Highly recommend this show for any US military insignia collector. Have been member of ASMIC for 55 years and have attended countless shows over the years including the SOS and ASMIC. Believe this show in many ways is better and more enjoyable and easier to attend than the SOS. If you collect patches this is the show to go to. You will not be disappointed in the selection and should be able to fill some long wanted and rare items. You literally have some of the most highly respected dealers and collectors in the nation attending this show and the knowledge you can gain is invaluable. Stop by and say hello at my table.

. Carentan 10 July 2026,  meal with Johan, Freddie Jones and myself.    Freddie is the son of a wartime British soldier who met and married a Belgian lady, Freddie runs the ' For Freedom Museum ',  in Belgium ' .  https://www.forfreedommuseum.be/en/about-us     Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 10 July  2O26.   ..

I just acquired a small, WWII 101st Medic group. There were two para badges. One of them is flat. It has two stars. It has clutch type posts and it looks like one may have been replaced. It appears unmarked. Can anyone tell me about this odd badge? Thanks for any help.

. Hi mikie,    sorry no dogs with Jeeps,  but I do have new puppy at the Collins museum . . . . .        Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 10 July  2O26.   ..            

I don't know the details but we are limited in the number of 'likes' per day.   I'm another firmly in the camp that has been expressed by you and Mikie.   Rather than repeat what has already been said, I'll add that Grant's coolness and clarity under fire was a great strength.  Coming in at Pittsburg Landing with the positions crumbling and taking charge the way he did is the model of great field commander.

I was able to snag my old user name ‘Noworky’ from my olden days with the forum. looking forward to getting acquainted with everyone. I have a large interest from anything to do with the old horse cavalry to Vietnam. I’m also a weapon and blade guy from way back to current stuff. I’ve been an Idaho transplant for 20+ years from Colorado when it was like Idaho.😉🇺🇸 I almost forgot I worked with nuclear weapons for 33 years.