Hi gents,

I purchased this handgranate P17 tonight. Its for practise. Are this granats common and how do you rate them in a collectors perspective?

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This is more of a grouping, but I figured the uniform section would be the best fit.

In any case, picked up this grouping yesterday from the thrift shop of all places.

It is a father an son grouping. Father was Sgt Henry J Abbott. Sgt Abbott enlisted with the Marine Corps September 23rd, 1940, and was discharged November 18th 1946.

From April 1942 to June 1944, Abbott served with the 1st Marine Division. Looks like he was with 3/7 (3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment) the entire time, per the muster rolls. He likley participated in the Guatal Canal Campaign. He definitely was at the Battle of Cape Gloucester (New Britain Campaign), as he was awarded the Silver Star for actions on January 14th, 1944.

Link to the citation here:

Valor awards for Henry James Abbott

From December 1944-January 1946, he was with the 4th Mardiv. He served with 1/23. He likely participated in the the Iwo Jima campaign.

Abbott passed away in 1999, and is interred in Arlington National Cemetery. Link to his Findagrave below:

Sgt Henry J Abbott (1917 - 1999) - Find A Grave Memorial

The Father’s items consist of his painted footlocker, UNIS marked M41 pack (1/23), 4th Mardiv SSI, Cape Gloucester tab, Sgt chevron, Japanese Occupation Military bank note, and lastly, a marine corps service jacket made by the vet’s wife for their son. On the jacket is an Australian made 1st Mardiv SSI.

Footlocker

UNIS Marked M41 Pack

4th Mardiv SSI, Sgt Chevron and Cape Gloucester Tab

Occupation Bank Note

Child’s Service Jacket w/Aussie made 1st Mardiv SSI

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by: Schwerpunkt

Description: ET 64 - #1821

Liner is worn , dome stamp in the crown.

In my opinion the RAD decal was a partial one , I don’t think it was ever applied as a complete one.
A hard to find helmet.

Location Belgium

War Relics Militaria sales

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I got this a while ago for reenacting purposes and it’s been bugging me since regarding its authenticity. I’m thrown off by the fact that although it is white metal, it looks really really new. However the lugs on the back look legitimate enough.

What’s the opinion of those more knowledgable on this subject? And why?

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I got this a while ago for reenacting purposes and it’s been bugging me since regarding its authenticity. I’m thrown off by the fact that although it is white metal, it looks really really new. However the lugs on the back look legitimate enough.

What’s the opinion of those more knowledgable on this subject? And why?

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hello all-
i’m new to this website and hope someone out there can help me identify the issuing country for a pair of 1941 heavy wool military paratrooper style pants. inside waistband is stamped with 1941 96U and a crown. (not 3 crowns, just one). my best guess is british but i can’t find anything else like it on the internet. i uploaded a photo to this message but in case it doesn’t work. here is a link to the image:

WwII Wool Uniform Pants by desertrat00 | Photobucket

i would appreciate any information you can offer.
THANK YOU!!!

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Is Stm. KP. HQ company for this grenadier battalion replacement company? I had this shipped from Volgograd in 2010 and believe it is authentic.

Would you chime in on it being a good disc and if it is headquarters company of the 192nd.

Anyone question for this post: was aluminum i.e. this erkennungsmarke popular among ID discs. My thinking is it’s cheaper than the other alloys used in the earlier years of the war.

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