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Chrisnp

Cascadia, along the Salish Sea

**Please ask before re-posting my pictures. I just like to know where they are going, and I will almost always agree to it** I'm a militaria collector; US, European**Please ask before re-posting my pictures. I just like to know where they are going, and I will almost always agree to it** I'm a militaria collector; US, European and Japanese from 1861-1920, with an emphasis on WWI and a particular interest in the WWI Inter-allied Victory Medal series. I'm also interested in WWI British Army cap badges. Another aspect of my collecting is the acquisition of firearms, swords and accessories from this same ’61 to ’20 era. I’m a retired Army Warrant Officer with a lifelong interest in the lives of soldiers of the past, and the items they used and wore. I’ve been collecting militaria for over 45 years now, and enjoy sharing what I’ve learned as well as continuing to learn from others. (Read more)

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Heirloom Victorian Micro-Mosaic Broach - Fine Jewelryin Fine Jewelry
CDV of Suspected Family Members - Photographsin Photographs
Pre-WWII U.S. 3rd Division Patches - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
US Army Service Stripes - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
Pair of Darkened US Army Hat Eagles - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
Late 19th Century US Enlisted Dress Shoulder Knots - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
WWI German Wound Badge and Certificate - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
US Hat Cords - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
Civil War Model 1839 US Oval Belt Buckle – Real or Memorex? - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
Civil War Cap Insignia – Real or Memorex? - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…

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  1. I can at least tell you the clues I see. The letters are in an old German lettering system called Fraktur. You can google Fractur alphabet charts and compare each letter to determine what they are. ...
  2. I hate to see these disassembled, and you can find clasps by themselves on eBay, but if you are determined to do this, the easiest was would to be to bend the suspension ring open and take off the rib...
  3. Hi Minion64. You have described the WWI Victory medal, but unfortunately the medal alone will not provide you with the individual it was awarded to. That combination of clasps would only make it plaus...
  4. I was delighted to see your post. Yes, Alice Tillier was my great grandmother. You would also be interested in this post involving a broach that was passed from Alice's mother Eliza (pictured) to Alic...
  5. The badge mount style made me thing Spanish. Here's a link to the Spanish M1930: https://www.antiqueswords.com/product/BQ2592/A-Rare-Spanish-Civil-War-M30-Czech-Helmet.html
  6. It's ok, I get the same way over "blood grooves"
  7. Now there ya go, ruining a perfectly good urban myth!
  8. Hi, and thanks for asking. Army battle clasps were represented on the ribbon bar by bronze stars, service clasps were not. Also, the Navy had duty clasps which were represented by a bronze star on th...
  9. The bayonet is for the French Model 1866 bayonet for the Chassepot Rifle, and the spine of yours says is was made at Tulle Arsenal in April 1877. Here's a link to the one in my collection: http:/...
  10. I think home front items can be as moving as anything brought home from the war.
  11. Try googling "Spanish model 26 helmet"
  12. Actually the shorter brass handled sword appears to be a British Army Musician's sword, Circa 1850. The cypher is that of Queen Victoria. Sorry I haven't been posting here lately, but will soon be...
  13. Nice story!
  14. I just checked, and the Polish police were armed with this rifle in the 1920s. I am guessing that importing 1939 Hungarian made ammo for them probably wasn't a problem till the Nazis invaded that Sep...
  15. I am assuming the cartridge case is the top one in the last picture. It appears you have an 8x56 Styer Mannlicher case, and I believe the mark at the top (an A over H with an accent mark) stands fo...
  16. Great photos and something to be proud of, I should add
  17. I am making these comments as someone without particular knowledge of Swedish Regiments, but making assumptions based on typical 19th Century European military rank and structure. I wish I could writ...
  18. Back flipping was a joke. There are also variations within the leaping tiger and the parachute. I would expect such non-uniformity in that place and time. The composition of the parachute, leapi...
  19. South Vietnamese Special Forces insignia on a guideon http://quanonline.com/military/military_reference/american/vietnam_special/sf_patch1.html Chris
  20. Tiger's doing a back flip :)
  21. I've always liked the kukri, but I've only had the pleasure of meeting Gurkhas once, when they did a tour of duty at the United Nations Compound in Seoul, Korea. Respect for them in military circles g...
  22. It helps a lot! Thanks! Chris
  23. You do have my permission and thank you for seeking out permission first. If there is a web presence for this project I would be interested in knowing the URL. I can also be contacted at Chrisnp @ h...
  24. No problem Denton, and thanks for your kind words Peasejean55
  25. I meant Brigade where I wrote regiment
  26. Both those tank battalions formed 304th Tank Brigade, trained and commanded by then Lieutenant Colonel George S. Patton. The 304th was the first American tank regiment to see combat in WWI. Patton w...
  27. The 344th and 345th Tank Battalions used the Renault tank and fought at Meuse-Argonne. Chris
  28. Someone has put together a group of National Guard Headquarters patches for the following states: Photo 1, First row: Standing bear = Missouri Capitol Dome = Washington DC Badger = Wisconsin ...
  29. "Defensive Sectors" were areas where soldiers were vulnerable to the enemy. Even when there wasn't a major battle going on, these soldiers were still exposed to artillery fire, gas attacks, snipers, t...
  30. During this era, unit crests were worn on the lower lapels unfortunately there are thousands of unit crests, and without a better picture, I doubt anyone can tell which unit this is. Chris
  31. Thank you for all the right terms, racer4four. I'll be posting more patches and now I know what to call that white stuff! from what I have seen, this "interfacing" (I love it when I learn a new word...
  32. Thanks for the love officialfuel, fortapache, Militarist, blunder and racer4four.
  33. Thanks for the love elanski, gargoylecollector, Militarist, vintagelamp, bobby725, TassieDevil, officialfuel, blunder, fortapache and martika.
  34. Thank you for your comment inky, I have these in a nice display drawer, but you are right, they would look good framed on the wall. Thanks for the love vintagelamp, aura, fortapache, blunder, Milit...
  35. Thanks blunder, and thanks for the love fortapache, gargoylecollector, racer4four, SpiritBear, vintagelamp, Manikin, blunder, Militarist, vetraio50 and TassieDevil.
  36. Thanks for your kind words! Chris
  37. Thanks for the comment. I hope you'll post some of those photos! Chris
  38. I agree with everything Scott said. The DUI is for the 32nd Signal Battalion, and the design of the insignia dates it no earlier than 1955. He also seems to have signal branch insignia on his collar...
  39. I agree with everything Scott wrote except for the USMC speculation - Eagle, part of a globe, but no anchor?
  40. Thanks for the love ttomtucker, vintagelamp, aura, mrcolorz, Militarist, blunder, fortapache, TassieDevil, vetraio50 and racer4four.
  41. Sorry I missed my usual weekly post for awhile. I'll be doing a few this week to get back on track. Chris
  42. Thanks for the love TassieDevil and fortapache
  43. Originally I thought British Grenadier Guards as well. As pointed out, The Australians use a flaming grenade styled this way, as do the Canadians and countless others. I do believe, however, that b...
  44. Words of wisdom in an ugly political and societal year. I'm really liking the stand of trophies with liberty cap, the use of oak leaves on that side and laurel on the other, the US shield and sloga...
  45. Off topic: Hey Scott, Would you do me a favor and comment on what you see wrong with the CW US buckle I posted last week? You have commented on other folk's buckles, so I know you have a good eye. E...
  46. The clutch pin fastener shown was not in use until the 1940s, so I believe this is a post war veteran's item. - Still very cool. Also, the l'Escadrille Layfayette served from 1916 to 1918. If the pla...
  47. Thanks for the love ttomtucker, fortapache, battlegear, Manikin, brunswick and blunder.
  48. Uniform would match that '54-'55 era
  49. Yep, Thai - now for the fun part. I THINK Thailand uses the Buddhist calendar, and I believe those last lines are dates. So...98-99 would be about 1954-55. The Uniform seems to be of a US Army Ordi...
  50. Any day is a good day when you get to send lead downrange. Best Bastille Day event I witnessed was the fireworks display in Quebec City. That was years ago, and I don't know if they still go al...
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Interesting WW1 plate WWII Spotlights from Cincinnati Come Full Circle Do you recognize symbols on bullet head stamp? My great great grandfather 1863 Civil War Anthem~"Battle Cry of Freedom" Sheet Music 1898 Battleship Pin Mk2 No.2C LSE FB. MILITARY PATCHES Meuse-Argonne medal World War II Relics . . . Battle of Iwo Jima Austrian Model 1870 Yataghan Bayonet Short Version 28ID 103RD Keystone Caduceus Medical Pin Badge? Dutch Fascist pin Unlisted Wisconsin Civil War Badge Japan 1947 British Commonwealth Forces Occupation Silver Ring "Our Country" (A Random Inspirational Call For Change)

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This Old Man WWII Couple French Officers Sword. I think, circa 1830 German Officers Boot? Stereoview of Cavalrymen fighting from trenches Stereoview of mess on the docks of Fortress Monroe Stereoview of 20th Kansas soldiers 1898 MUSTERING PAPERS Cross of Honor, aka Hindenburg Cross. German WWI service award from 1930's 1864 Amoskeag Civil War Rifle Photo old Viet nam era Cavalry Scouts vehicle antenna guidon flag??? WW 1- WW2 Bayonet Cabinet card of 16th Infantry soldier in dress uniform Brunswick (?) sword bayonets possibly 1837-1847 Vintage Winchester Signal Cannon