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A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

Article about: Found this group locally, came with a pristine and complete late war Westinghouse M1 helmet liner, duffle bags, a few commercial souvenirs (not pictured) from the Philippines and India or Bu

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    Default A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    Found this group locally, came with a pristine and complete late war Westinghouse M1 helmet liner, duffle bags, a few commercial souvenirs (not pictured) from the Philippines and India or Burma. I'm about half way through examining individual pieces, there are lots of smalls.



    I always enjoy finding eclectic groups such as this that require some research of individual items to determine what they are exactly. A bunch U.S. of DUI's, German award, tinnies, assorted goggles, trench art, knives, compasses, period regional souvenirs, and lighters. A few other nations odds and ends. The snap pouch is German. The ammo is all dated '41-'44, the 45 acp is ECS - Evansville Ordnance Plant for the most part, and the 9mm is German headstamped made in captured Czech ammo factories. There are also period magazines.



    There are a bunch of interesting items, including a Western, Boulder Colo.pat.no.1967479 knife whose sheath has "Lady Luck 8-9-43", written deeply in the leather. It has missing leather handle washers, but I do know these were favored by pilots and air crew, so perhaps named to a particular bomber by a crew member. The colorful keep, broach, buckle, or what ever it is actually, is pretty interesting as well. There is a .30 carbine shell trench art whistle and a torpedo that has two independently spinning props.



    Just a fun little group to go though, I figured I'd share it.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.

    A recently acquired eclectic little group of items.
    Regards,
    John

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    Love that torpedo pendant!
    Ralph.
    Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)

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    Congratulations on such an Outstanding Score!
    The Variety itself is remarkable... There's some rare Italian Fascist/RSI Insignia as well...

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    Quote by rbminis View Post
    Love that torpedo pendant!
    Ralph.
    Thanks Ralph, I appreciate your comment. Whoever made the torpedo pendant had some skill, it's well made.
    Regards,
    John

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    Quote by GlennAgain View Post
    Congratulations on such an Outstanding Score!
    The Variety itself is remarkable... There's some rare Italian Fascist/RSI Insignia as well...
    Thanks Glenn, appreciate your comments. The group just kind of popped up close to home. Yes, a couple of Italian pieces, and at least one each Japanese and Serbian. I like groups like this because as I research an unfamiliar item, I get to learn something new.
    Regards,
    John

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    That is a fun grouping of items. Some great theater made pieces.
    John

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    Quote by Rescue190 View Post
    That is a fun grouping of items. Some great theater made pieces.
    John
    Thanks John, I appreciate your comments.
    Regards,
    John

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