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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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05-18-2013, 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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05-17-2013, 10:23 AM

Newbie replied to a thread Panzer or Heer..... and is its original? in Cap Authentication forum

I am not even sure it is still available. I will look through my old emails and contact the seller again. They wanted $350 for it.

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05-17-2013, 09:30 AM

Newbie replied to a thread Panzer or Heer..... and is its original? in Cap Authentication forum

I am not sure.... what is it?

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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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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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05-14-2013, 03:30 PM

MarkV replied to a thread Is this a real Izzy sniper? in World Firearms

I saw those pictures last evening when I checked out the link. As I noted, the scope is legit but I am doubtful on the mount and rail. I still...

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