Instant US Airborne Collection
Article about: My area of collection is generally German and Spanish militaria but I picked up this nice lot of US Airborne items at auction. Like most people in this hobby I have an interest in US paratro
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The caps as described by Smitty
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My biggest obstacle is always lack of space since my war room is stacked top to bottom. I feel the need to display everything so that always presents a problem when it's not a small badge or patch. I did manage to find some space behind the door and near the ceiling.
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A quick update on this old thread, I have to keep coming up with creative ways to display items as I'm completely out of shelf and wall space. I have a few period Airborne patches I'll probably add to the wall next. Here are the results of my efforts......
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A very cool grouping Al. I'm glad this for bumped up. I missed it the first time. Semper Fi. Phil
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Thanks Phil, this airborne lot was a nice pickup for very little money that just panned out by luck. I'm in the process of doing a general rearranging of my collection to make room for a Schutzpolizei uniform coming soon. I don't know how successful I'll be as my war room is very small and packed to the rafters. here is a sneak peek....
Regards, Al
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Aldo
I'll start with compass wrist watch
Check for a date on the side.
See this thread....... post 9
M-1938 Lensatic Compass - US Army Corp of Engineers - Superior Magneto Corp
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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MAP
Thank you map, helpful as always. Mine is dated 1944.....
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Wow, what a fantastic pick up, some lovely history there !
Regards
Paul
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