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05-25-2013, 07:20 PM

Panzer 3 replied to a thread WW1 Medals. My Small Collection. in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

Hi vicky, nice collection it is good to research the men / woman who earned them, good luck in your next buy. Dave.

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05-25-2013, 04:19 PM

Panzer 3 replied to a thread Purple Heat Medal in Discussions

Hi, Thanks for the reply , will prob buy it, but didnt know the values thanks. Dave.

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05-25-2013, 03:57 PM

Panzer 3 started a thread Purple Heat Medal in Discussions

Hi, Iv got a chance of buying a Purple Heart medal it has the Ser No 190200 in it, it is not in bad condition for it,s age, but could anyone give me...

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05-25-2013, 03:51 PM

Panzer 3 replied to a thread totally crazy in Discussions

Well there you go iv seen it all now, what a pair of twats. dave.

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05-24-2013, 06:44 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread "Wild Bill" Guarnere's Dog Tag. Help! in History and research

Here are a few:

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05-24-2013, 04:26 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread "Wild Bill" Guarnere's Dog Tag. Help! in History and research

In general, or photos of him that he can sign for you?

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05-24-2013, 03:49 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread "Wild Bill" Guarnere's Dog Tag. Help! in History and research

:)

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05-24-2013, 03:29 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread "Wild Bill" Guarnere's Dog Tag. Help! in History and research

Thanks, Phil! "Wild Bill" is such a great guy... definitely showing his advanced age, but he is still so fiesty! When I asked to take a photo with...

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05-24-2013, 02:48 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread "Wild Bill" Guarnere's Dog Tag. Help! in History and research

Thanks for the help, Phil! I stand to be corrected, but I think those dog tags are in late war format. "Wild Bill" enlisted in 1942, so I think...

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05-24-2013, 02:46 AM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread "Wild Bill" Guarnere's Dog Tag. Help! in History and research

Me too. :) I saw him at the most recent Allentown show. Someone handed him a Garand to sign... it was very cool to see him handle the weapon.

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05-24-2013, 02:32 AM

GIZMO8Z started a thread "Wild Bill" Guarnere's Dog Tag. Help! in History and research

Hi Folks, I had the opportunity to meet "Wild Bill" Guarnere from Band of Brothers fame again... what an amazing guy! I was able to take a better...

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05-22-2013, 04:34 PM

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

Thanks, Phil! I'd love to see his uniform. A buddy of mine who is a current marine has his grandfather uniforms (who was also a marine). He has...

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05-21-2013, 09:05 PM

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

Hi Dave, Your patch is known as the "Casper", I believe. It's definitely one of the more desirable variants... Probably second to the patches made...

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05-21-2013, 07:26 PM

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

Here is my whole USMC insignia grouping:

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05-21-2013, 07:13 PM

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

It turns out that the above posted patch is a fake! It's known as the "runny nose" variant and is typified by the white edge all around the patch...

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05-21-2013, 06:17 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Balilla knives in Italian militaria

A member on gunboards fixed this photo for me :)

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05-20-2013, 10:31 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Balilla knives in Italian militaria

Hi folks, Thanks for the kind words! My grandfather was born 1931... I am assuming he was about 5 years old in that photo... so 1936? That...

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05-20-2013, 08:29 PM

GIZMO8Z replied to a thread Balilla knives in Italian militaria

My grandfather was in the ONB :)

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05-20-2013, 02:05 PM

Panzer 3 replied to a thread Unknown rifle to me in World Firearms

Hi, i would do just that, at least it will be back as it should be with an original stock, thanks for showing it. Dave.

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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, 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 US M1 steel helmet forum

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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