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05-24-2013, 01:17 AM

dastier replied to a thread Opinion wanted on authencity of Finnish M39 bayonet... in Finnish militaria

If anyone is interested, I have received several opinions on another site that this is indeed an authentic M39 bayonet. The bayonet is on its way......

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05-24-2013, 12:50 AM

dastier replied to a thread Merian Cooper founder of Kosciuszko Squadron 1919 in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

What an amazing find! Captain Cooper's offer to serve the 2nd Republic and request to be assigned to a fighting front leaves me almost speechless....

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05-24-2013, 12:33 AM

dastier replied to a thread Polish made mauser bayonets in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

Thanks for posting Piwo, I am assuming by web site you are referring to the old-smithy site: POlish mauser bayonets You may also want to view...

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05-23-2013, 12:12 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Composition of 64 Pomorski Batalion Piechoty ? in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Obtaining details on the rank and file is a tall order. The information on the three battalions and HQ/Support Company of the 16th Pomorska Brygada...

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05-22-2013, 10:33 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Composition of 64 Pomorski Batalion Piechoty ? in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Mr. meyle, if you can read Polish here’s some info taken from the ‘Piechoty’ series of booklets issued in the early 1970’s. Regards, Tony

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05-22-2013, 09:42 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Pre-war Badge thread in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

A thing of beauty! Congratulations cool militaria Cheers, Tony

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05-20-2013, 08:05 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych) - Exile Types in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Thanks Stefan. While on the topic of this particular variant, these crosses were produced from a reworked worn out stamping die that had been used...

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05-19-2013, 10:16 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread The Makers: Gontarczyk, Knedler, Nagalski, Grabski, Reising, Buszek, Krupski i Matulewicz . . . in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

Thanks again Mike. Yes, hope to see some other such examples posted here. To carry on . . . In post #4 Simon shows a fascinating 1935 advert...

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05-19-2013, 09:35 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych) - Exile Types in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

This is a UK made variant, same as the one pictured in post #136 above. But the cross you have pictured has every appearance of being a cast...

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05-19-2013, 08:15 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Polish WW2 Exile Cap Eagles in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

That’s the actual flag that was hoisted over the ruins of the monastery by the 12th Podolski Lancers on May 18, 1944. The raising of the...

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05-19-2013, 07:11 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour ( Krzyz Walecznych - PSZ - wczesny "palestynski" ) for review in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Hi again Kornel. Yes, it is one of the more popularly seen types of wartime production crosses. Here's one with its original issue 'hook-eye'...

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05-19-2013, 07:54 AM

dastier replied to a thread Finnish militaria in Finnish militaria

Dean... Your m28 has the SY (Suojeluskuntain Yliesikunta) stamp and an early Tikkakoski stamp on the barrel shank (T in an inverted triangle) and...

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05-19-2013, 07:21 AM

dastier replied to a thread Finnish militaria in Finnish militaria

Hakaristi, I've also read this on a web site about Finnish Mosin Nagants. But I've recently seen posts about M39 bayonets being offered for sale...

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05-19-2013, 06:27 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych) - Exile Types in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Thanks Mike. If this rainy Victoria Day long weekend continues (typical for most long weekends in the spring/summer months on the 'wet coast') I'll...

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05-19-2013, 06:12 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour ( Krzyz Walecznych - PSZ - wczesny "palestynski" ) for review in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Hello countaries and welcome to the forum. You are correct, this is a “Near East” made cross. Grzegorz Krogulec in his reference work on this...

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05-19-2013, 05:19 AM

dastier started a thread Opinion wanted on authencity of Finnish M39 bayonet... in Finnish militaria

Title says it all...

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05-19-2013, 04:51 AM

dastier replied to a thread The Unknown Soldier (movie 1985) in Finnish militaria

Kemi... I have both the 1955 B&W version and the 1985 version and enjoyed both. But I must say I like the earlier version best. I also have Framom...

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05-19-2013, 04:35 AM

dastier replied to a thread Tribute to my great-grandfather in Finnish militaria

Congrats Kemi. That's really something that the Finnish Veterans Association sent you that medal! Your display looks great. cool militaria

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05-19-2013, 04:28 AM

dastier replied to a thread The Makers: Gontarczyk, Knedler, Nagalski, Grabski, Reising, Buszek, Krupski i Matulewicz . . . in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

More information including such 'ephemera' is more than welcome in these forums, imho. Thanks for posting Tony. A business card from a 2nd Republic...

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05-19-2013, 01:48 AM

dastier replied to a thread Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych) - Exile Types in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Tony - Congrats on your recent superb acquisitions! And thanks for the write up on the 1940 KW. cool militaria

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05-18-2013, 07:59 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread The Makers: Gontarczyk, Knedler, Nagalski, Grabski, Reising, Buszek, Krupski i Matulewicz . . . in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

It’s high time to get some posts on this thread, and we don’t necessarily need to limit them to badges and decorations. Here’s an advertising card...

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05-18-2013, 07:22 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych) - Exile Types in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

A recently acquired photo group of a KW decorated soldier consisting of a portrait with dedication to a family that likely billeted this soldier...

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05-17-2013, 06:28 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread SS Officer's Cap Eagle in SS Uniforms and insignia

Thanks for that. I don’t collect TR, nor have any awareness of market values. My friends assertion that this piece has such a value raised my...

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05-17-2013, 04:09 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread SS Officer's Cap Eagle in SS Uniforms and insignia

Sid, exactly as I said, it is a copy. I posted to serve as an example of the type a friend has. He says they are worth $2000 on today's market. I...

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05-17-2013, 05:21 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread SS Officer's Cap Eagle in SS Uniforms and insignia

May I ask what market value if for a genuine one of these? - very similar to the one pictured below, which are images taken from the web. I suspect...

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05-17-2013, 04:50 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread How did you find this Forum? in Discussions

Yeah, it's the best kept secret on the web. Come on over any time Doug. You're always welcome. :) Na zdrowie, Tony

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05-15-2013, 06:37 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Submarine ORP Ryś in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

Great looking card. Congrats on your new nabytek and thanks for posting along with the historical snippet. cool militaria Cheers, Tony

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05-14-2013, 09:28 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Auction of Polish badges and medals in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Thanks Nick. It must have been quite the surprise to get the news that a family member’s items were coming on the block. Once again, best wishes in...

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05-14-2013, 06:34 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread How did you find this Forum? in Discussions

Gary J mentioned this new forum being created and asked me over. Until then I’d spent most of my time on the WAF and AHF. Next thing was an email...

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