Hello, what do you guys think about this sign it is 65×65 and weigth 8 kg, the seller say its from the 14 Grenadians Division Waffen SS and hanged outside the military headquarter in Ukraine, would be nice to hear some oppinions.

Best Regards Tobias

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I just returned from the funeral memorial of Jimmie Matsuda; a pillar of my wife’s Japanese church in Santa Clara, CA. I knew Mr. Matsuda for some years and he would tell me that being a naval pilot was great because "The girls loved the white uniform!" He was well-known in the community and was interviewed, I’ve added some of the interviews below.

Jimmie was a US citizen, born in Oregon. His family returned to Japan before the war to visit family; he got sick and missed the return boat and stayed with his mother, his father returned to Oregon.

I thought forum members might be interested in a couple of his interviews in which he talks about the military and his pilot training; just before deploying to Okinawa with his squadron, he was held back because they found out he was fluent in English and wanted him to translate fliers dropped from American planes.

Joining the Japanese Air Force

Training as a kamikaze pilot

Prestige of being a Kamikaze pilot

Jimmie had about 20 flight-hours in a 2-seater Zero, and contrary to the standard joke, he learned how to land! (^__^)

Parents’ pride in son’s military service

The pressures felt by kamikaze pilots

–Guy

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Thought I’d dress up Fritz again with the basic HBT display, can’t remember if this one is the 2nd or 3rd pat? (would help if I pulled out a ref book!) have the full set but access to find the bits is a little tricky:o would have shown a netted helmet but our pet bird loves the stuff Haven’t played with these for lots of years!

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Gents,

Just picked this cross up and it certainly exhibits a well worn appearance and to most, would be overlooked and forgotten. For me, this cross just tells a story as to the character it exhibits and makes your mind wonder as to where it has been and whom handled it over the years. Now, we all like to state that with collecting Imperial Crosses each cross has its individual and unique quality and with that being said, I love the extra medal in the frame "bridging" the corner on the obverse and reverse.

Joel

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Hello, Im have doubts about the Gold badge and I’ve never seen one that was stamped only solid pieces. Was there a stamped version of it? The Silver and Black version look ok but would welcome any opinions on them
Thanks
John

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A few more things, are they real and ID.
Thank you,
Marty

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Belt buckle from the todays find. Is it real, I believe it is.
Marty

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Hi Folks, I’d like to share my 1st Pattern Aeronautical made by "8. FROEHLIGH CO. N.Y.O." Dated 1943, i have one question about the contents though i am unsure if they are ww2 issue or even real,Any help or comments are greatly appreciated

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