Archive for May, 2010

US Colonel Uniform

My grandpa was a colonel in the us military and kept his two uniforms and cap in fantastic shape. I will try and swing by my grandmothers tonight to get some photos. I was just wondering if you guys would be interested?

US Inf. Insignia

Guys, I believe these are, WWI to early WWII, Infantry insignia. Thought you'd like to have a look. Best, Hal

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Police Eagle & Wreath Insignia (4″ wide )

Guys, here is a smaller version of the Shako eagle & wreath insignia , shown with the shako for comparison. Best, Hal


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Order of the Red Star, nr. 700307

Award Card
Order Booklet 636681
1. Last name: Kovtun
2. Name and patrionymic: Tikhon Fedoseevich
3. Rank: Guards Master Sergeant
4. Gender: Male
5. Birthyear: July 1921
6. Birthplace: Kiev Oblast, Fastov Region, village of Skri(?)nivka
7. Party membership: Comsomol member since 1939
8. Education: elementary
9. Nationality: Ukrainian
10. Time in Red Army: since October 1940
11. Place of service at awarding: Deputy Platoon Leader – 347 Rifle Division, 1177 Rifle Regiment
12. Place of work at present: Simferopol Infantry Academy – Deputy Platoon Leader
13. Home of Record: Simferopol, Kalinin St. #6; Simferopol Infantry Academy
14. Awards:
Designation Serial Number Awarding Organization
Red Star 700.307 347 Rifle Division dated 24.6.1944


Verified by Simferopol Infantry Academy personnel officer on 2 April 1946


Temporary Award Certificate

Temporary award certificate #V 220320 attests that Rifle Platoon Leader Guards Master Sergeant Tikhon Fedoseevich Kovtun (347 RD, 1177 RR), residing in Kiev at 8 Comintern St. Apt. 13, was awarded the Order of the Red Star #700.307 by Order 39/N of the 347 “Melitopol” Rifle Division dated 24 May 1944. He was actually bestowed the award on 7 August 1944.



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Pennant & Misc. Insignia

Guys, thought you'd like to have a look. Hal

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kvk 1 class original or fake??

Hello! I wonder if someone here can tell me if this is a good one or a replica. I can´t find any original kvk1 with mm5 on to compare to.
Can someone here help me? Grateful for help. thanx.
/Mike


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Help with volksgasmaske 40

Hi, iv already posted images of this gas mask, but only recently talked with the owner about the sale, its was initialy 115euros, but got it down to 80euros, it was made for civilian use and i believe it was made in 1943. Give me you opinions about the stamps and the price.
Thanks
Best regards
Nuno


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Stahlhelmbund

Chaps

Have we explored the "Der Stahlhelm" buckle ?

Not quite sure and if not, shall we and proceed. Please let me know in order that I may set the ball rolling !

Regards,

David

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Opinoins needed

this is my m42 normandy camo luftwaffe, whats strange is,theres another decal on the other side and you can see red showing through the zimerit, could this be a damaged field police thats been crudely welded and thrown back into service? Opinions please.

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British Vehicle Inspection Lamp?

Guys,

I think this is wartime, it states on the top Lucas Ltd, Birmingham or is there a Birmingham in the US?

No date but the old cable looks period?

Jock:)

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