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Hi guys,

what do you think of this rifle?

Thx Mike

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This album belonged to Nellie Mae Showalter, and dates to her period of service, 1943-1945. She was from Weyer Cave, Virginia. The album includes pictures and documents of her service as well as family Photos. She trained as a store clerk in the WAVES, and undoubtedly gained valuable skills and experience that would serve her well in the post war years. If I’m not mistaken, she taught business in the local secondary school system and even earned her MBA at James Madision University in the 1970s. A very accomplished lady, I’d say.

The album includes photos of Nellie’s eldest brother, Edwin, who served with the 7th Marines 1943-1947. Casualty lists Indicate that Edwin was wounded in action in 1944, most likely during the battle of Peleliu. Although he survived his wounds, these may have been severe. He was transferred to several different naval hospitals during his long recovery. He was eventually moved to a hospital nearer home (from 1945-1947 USMC muster rolls list him at the Naval Medical Center at Bethesda, Maryland). He was discharged in 1947. Records indicate that he died in 1960 at 43 years of age.

Thanks for taking a look!

Tom

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Hello I gave beret which wearing Polish soldier in ww2. Please help me identify beret, for me it’s not topical beret in West Polish Army. I don’t know which units wearing this betet , and who made beret.

Found this on ebay, 85 bucks total if you include shipping. Seller lists it simply as "OLD MILITARY UNIFORM", no other information given. Decided "Hey, maybe it used to be something interesting!" and here I am asking you kind folks..

"What in god’s name is this?"

Thing looks like it’s been in a musty old attic or barn for the past century or something! Please let me know what it is..

It looks like someone cut off a part in the front.. Any ideas?

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A new forum and no one seems willing to be the first to post.

These have been posted before in the Edged weapons forum but I think they would
fit nicely in the new forum.

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So on a bit of a tear these last few weeks fleshing out my US awards collection. Coming up the curve nicely but still have a long way to go before I’m fully comfortable.

And a big thanks to Smitty for helping me out, answering my late night questions and even providing me with a few examples to add to my collection.

So while my goal is to collect all the WW2 US awards (not an insignificant number), I was really keen on completing what I call the "Trinity". The DSC, Navy Cross and DFC.

The last piece of the puzzle arrived today. A not so perfect example but nice enough. It is missing the ribbon bar and lapel pin but those I can find. The box is in nice shape.

Overall the award is nice but has a slightly bent ring attachment. Not a big deal for me. It will still display nicely.

The "Trinity"

My small collection so far……

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