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104th Observation Squadron tunic

I picked this tunic up a few months ago. The owner did not know what unit the patch was for, but I recognized it as the insignia for the 104th observation squadron. The main body of the insignia is made from gold bullion and the face appears to be silver. You can see where a set of wings were attached, and there are two gold over seas chevrons. The owners name is written on the manufacturers tag and it looks like it says Culver or something close to that.

Thanks,
John


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My New Warrom

I thought you guys might like seeing my new warroom :D


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My New War Room

I thought you guys might like seeing my new warroom :D

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Help with HQ US 3rd Army map

This appears to be hand reproduced, but can't tell. Was this some sort of end of the war handout for troops? Anyone seen these before?

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carboot finds today.

Hi can anyone tell me more please on the clothing and rucksack i found at a carboot this morning please.Think the rucksack is for a radio? the geen wooly shirt british crows foot dated 49 is this the same pattern as a ww2 army shirt? the shorts i think royal navy? the tropical type top totally puzzled any one any ideas please.Finally a light machine gun shooting trophy to the best platoon queens own west kent.


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German Paratrooper

My neighbor came over for Memoral day and we were discussing the military, he said his father was in the German army in WW2 but he did not know what unit his father was in.. I said do have any picts he said yes one of his father in his uniform.. Here is the pict. of Paratrooper Georg Mayer, the father was a pow in the USA and moved to the USA in 1952 when he went to work as a master brewer for Reingold Beer co… Also here is a pict of his son my neighbor a remarkable likeness….BILL


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SS Feldpost Translations

Can anyone help me with translations of these SS Feldpost cards sent between 10/11/41 - 18/6/42 ? :D


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My Flea Market Pickups Yesterday

Gents,

Was out combing the countryside for militaria yesterday and stumbled upon these little tidbits. Your comments are welcome. The center badge has no maker marks and looks to be a more modern piece. My only assumption to this is the apparent use of a clear adhesive to bond the components together? I'm interested to hear everyone's expertise on this one.

Regards,

Joel

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For sale: DAF buttons

Hi,
I sell this 2 unusual and rare buttons of the DAF with the swastika.
Price:25€+shipping costs.
Christophorus

Why does the Mauser rear sight have #’s on the back?

Hi guys, I've been wondering why some Mauser k98k rear sights have numbers from 1 - 20 on the back, and whats the f mark under the serial number?Also when I get the new stock for this rifle I'll post some pictures in this thread

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