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05-18-2013, 06:58 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Lets talk 98k ammo? in Ordnance and ammo

I use Romanian surplus 8mm.. still seems pretty plentiful here.

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05-18-2013, 03:52 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Unique m1 navy helmet conversation in US M1 steel helmet forum

Here is one I had made up for a buddy of mine. NOT authentic but rather made to resemble one worn by his grandfather in a photo while serving in the...

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05-17-2013, 11:24 PM

Bill Garvy replied to a thread Document & Medal for the Construction of the Baikul-Amur Railroad in Orders, Medals, Badges, Decorations, & Corresponding Documents

Medal for Construction of the Baikul-Amur Railroad, LMD, Leningrad Mint manufactured

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05-17-2013, 11:07 PM

Bill Garvy replied to a thread Documents for the Medal for Development of Virgin Lands in Orders, Medals, Badges, Decorations, & Corresponding Documents

- Document for the Medal and Medal for the Development of Virgin Lands issued to Grigoriy Efimovich Beloshapko awarded September 27th, 1957 by the...

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05-17-2013, 10:40 PM

Bill Garvy started a thread Document and Medal for the Restoration of the Donbass Coal Mines in Orders, Medals, Badges, Decorations, & Corresponding Documents

As discussed on the The Soviet Military Awards Page the Medal for the Restoration of the Donbass Coal Mines was, "Established 10th September, 1947....

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05-17-2013, 03:31 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Finds in the GARBAGE! in Attic & Old Barn Finds

Hi lithgow, Every indication that I'm receiving is that the film reel IS rare, just that museums already have at least one copy of it and that...

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05-16-2013, 03:29 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Recent trip to Berlin !! in After the Battle

I was in Berlin shortly after the 2006 World Cup. Such an amazing city! Thanks for bringing back some fond memories! :)

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05-16-2013, 03:21 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Finds in the GARBAGE! in Attic & Old Barn Finds

No worries, Steve. :)

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05-16-2013, 01:44 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Finds in the GARBAGE! in Attic & Old Barn Finds

I was at a show this past wkend with Newbie from WRF. Of course I didn't have these practice grenades at the time, so I wasn't looking. :P No need...

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05-16-2013, 01:32 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Finds in the GARBAGE! in Attic & Old Barn Finds

Nice, Steve! Those two look a lot like the one on the right in my photo. Do you have any idea where I can find a replacement pin? I see them on...

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05-16-2013, 12:24 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Finds in the GARBAGE! in Attic & Old Barn Finds

Thanks Dean and Steve! Judging by the pic, I think I see 6 or 9. I am on call and can't leave campus right now, but as soon as I can, I'll be sure...

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05-15-2013, 10:10 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Finds in the GARBAGE! in Attic & Old Barn Finds

I heard back from the Baseball Hall of Fame and they respectfully said that they wouldn't be interested in the film reel because they already have...

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05-15-2013, 03:52 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread 104th Infantry Division M1 with family provenance! in Helmets

Nice lid, Mo! The coloring of paint looks much more wartime in the photo showing the yellow emblem verses the photo showing the timberwolves emblem....

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05-15-2013, 02:48 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Finds in the GARBAGE! in Attic & Old Barn Finds

Garbage find of the day! I believe it's a USMC shirt with Sergeant's chevrons.

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05-15-2013, 02:39 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread USAAF Officer's Tropical Visor for Review! in Cloth headgear

No worries, Steve! :)

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05-15-2013, 12:18 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread USAAF Officer's Tropical Visor for Review! in Cloth headgear

I am far from experienced with all of this... But the cap badge appears unmarked, BUT appears to have been on the cap for a while:

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05-14-2013, 11:42 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread USAAF Officer's Tropical Visor for Review! in Cloth headgear

Do you think the cap is bad, Steve?

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05-14-2013, 09:57 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread My new BULLETS - Steyr 1895 - 8x56 R Mannlicher (Hungarian) in Collections display

Very nicely marked examples! Technically, they're cartridges. Just the pointy tip that shoots out of the barrel is the bullet. ;)

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05-14-2013, 09:31 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread USAAF Officer's Tropical Visor for Review! in Cloth headgear

For those of you interested, I transcribed the entire diary for everyone to enjoy. :) Here's a link:...

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05-14-2013, 09:13 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread USAAF Officer's Tropical Visor for Review! in Cloth headgear

Thanks, Nuno! :)

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05-14-2013, 08:52 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread USAAF Officer's Tropical Visor for Review! in Cloth headgear

Thanks for the kind words! I am almost positive that it is WWII vintage, but I cannot find confirmation online. Do you know anything more about...

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05-14-2013, 08:49 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread USAAF Officer's Tropical Visor for Review! in Cloth headgear

Detailed photos:

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05-14-2013, 08:47 PM

GIZMO8Z started a thread USAAF Officer's Tropical Visor for Review! in Cloth headgear

I picked up this visor at the Allentown show to pair with my dairy of a 2nd Lt., B-24 bombardier who served in the 13th Air Force in the South...

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05-13-2013, 10:50 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Reproduction USMC cover? in US M1 steel helmet forum

If it's cheap enough and you are willing to live dangerously ;), this cover might be worth a gamble!

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05-13-2013, 01:03 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Reproduction USMC cover? in US M1 steel helmet forum

I am far from an expert... but I am optimistic about this cover...

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05-13-2013, 05:34 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Reproduction USMC cover? in US M1 steel helmet forum

It stands a chance of being real. The photo doesn't do it justice... but I can make out the HBT weave pattern. I also see an eagle, globe and anchor...

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05-13-2013, 05:28 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Order of the Red Star #358523 + Combat Merit Medal + Booklet in Order of the Red Star forum

I'm excited to see what research on this reveals!!

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05-13-2013, 03:45 AM

GIZMO8Z started a thread U. S. Marine Corp Raider Patch for review! in Insignia, Flags and regalia

I picked this patch up today at the Allentown, PA show. I didn't get a great deal on it... More like the low end of the spectrum of what they...

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05-13-2013, 01:53 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Romanian Anti-Communism Medal for Review! in Orders & Decorations of the Third Reich

Exactly why I got it! I think it compliments my Italo-German North Africa medal nicely! :)

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05-13-2013, 01:51 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread My home-away-from-home display in Collections display

Much appreciated, Nuno!

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