I found these photos on an internet auction site. The bidding is over $200 for the piece, personally, I don't like it. The design strikes me as coming from the imagination of a modern day designer. I haven't seen anything like this on other patches, the attributed examples I have seen all have an actual balloon image in some form, not the aviation cockade stylized into the shape of a balloon. Also, there seems to be absolutely no wear whatsoever to the patch and the entire piece is machine sewn (of course there were machine sewn legitimate examples of insignia during the period), and the proportions are perfectly symmetrical in every measure. Am I wrong in thinking this is a modern day fantasy design?
What say you?
This is a seldom seen US medal. It was issued to the Alabama National Guard troops that were sent to Phenix City, Alabama on 18 June 1954 to combat the corruption and lawlessness in the city. This mobilization came as a result of the recently elected Attorney General Patterson being gunned down on the street in Phenix City. Troops remained in Phenix City until 17 January 1955. Considered the most sinful city in the United States at the time, it has since become a very pleasant southern town just across the river from Ft. Benning and Columbus, Georgia. Only 1000 of these medals were struck.
Hi all,
I just purchased another great looking tunic from a private collector. I have no doubts that, like the others I've posted here, this tunic is the real deal. I'm just very curious to hear everyone's opinions on the overall condition, and information you can provide about the accessories (e.g. ribbons, ribbon bar, Kuban shield, etc); is this an NCO or an Officer's tunic; what was his rank, etc.
Also posted photos of the visor cap which goes with the tunic (from the same soldier). Please let me know what you think about it as well.
The belt was a separate accessory I purchased from the same collector. Not sure whether or not it really goes with this tunic. I've been told yes by one person and no by another. Seems a little dressy for this tunic, but please let me know your thoughts. It's in absolutely MINT condition, even came with the original round hat-style box, and still has the size marker on the underside of the belt!
The iron cross (not authentic) and wound badge were added by me.
As always, thank you for your help!
Dzyner
What are the give away's for identifying the order of the red star?
Are there more than one style of fakes on the front?
How about the soldiers left foot, do the fakes all have the same rearward point, I assume some orignals do to.
Where the rifle points?
Are the fakes not made of real silver, are the orignals?
how do you tell ?
I have found one, but want to know if it is a fake, IF I can get pictures I'll post them. What would the value of the most common but REAL version be (in good condition)?
Could someone please help me out and just give me general idea about this identification. Just to point me in some direction as to any significance about it or exactly what it is? I am new at this of course and I'd love to have some help interpreting some parts of this - anything at all would be extremely helpful and I'd be very grateful.
Thanks
Hey guys,
I know its a replica gun but Its still nice to see as Ive never seen a original in my life.Does anyone have a original gun?Or maybe period pictures of the gun in use??It sold for 1200 zloty a couple of years ago.
Edit:Mod please fix the spelling mistake,I meant to write of instead of or, sorry about that :o
I have recently obtained what appears to be a WWI era Brodie style helmet. It has the mark of XHP stamped on it. This doesnt seem to match up with any of the British steel suppliers or helmet manufacturers. Does anyone have any ideas on who or what XHP is ?
The helmet has been repainted in apple green paint and has a reproduction liner installed.
Thanks for your help.
