Posted 12 years ago
scottvez
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This is a base plate from a Soviet 107mm Rocket.
The rocket (along with three others) was fired at a Battalion Headquarters building causing extensive damage and wounding several soldiers. Several more rockets were found but they didn't detonate correctly. The attack took place in July 2003 and was thought to be in retalian for the US attack that killed Saddam Hussien's sons a few days earlier.
I use the item as a desk paperweight.
War refuse turned into a useful item, so it meets the definition of Trench Art!
Reproduction of these images is prohibited.
scottt
Definitely pretty cool, though I wouldn't want any part of it propelled at me. Felt strange to click "love it" considering the back story.
Thanks mike-- it caused a big scare when it hit!
scott
Thanks bellin!
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Thanks for looking vetraio!
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Thanks tlmbaran!
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Thanks buss!
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I brought back some shrapnel from when we were hit down in Tallil. That's the one that one of my guys got a Purple Heart from. Made a small plaque and attached it to it along with an engraved plate from when and where. Haven't been able to find it though since we moved. Hopefully it turns up.
When/ if you find it pls post-- I'd like to see it.
Thanks for your service.
scott
Thanks petey!
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I just wanted to say thank you for your service scottvez. I am very grateful that you were willing to put your life on the line for all of us. ... I'm sorry but, it's too scarey for me to click like.
Thanks for your kind words lauren, I really appreciate it.
Happy Holidays!
scott
Thanks for looking matty.
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Thanks for looking p.
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Thanks for looking majestic!
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Thanks for looking shiep.
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Thanks much for looking tom!
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