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03-14-2012 10:33 PM
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Re: The history behind the cap
Very nice essay with pleasing material.
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Re: The history behind the cap
Wonderful Tony, if only everyone could present their finds so well!
The award is intriguing, never seen anything quite like that before.
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Re: The history behind the cap
incredible cap and story !
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This nature of post raises the level and underscores the kinds of things that distinguish this site from others.
The presentation kitsch with the desk ornament was quite typical. I have a lead PzKw 1 of similar purpose on a marble base.
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Re: The history behind the cap
What can I say--terrific work, Tony, and a very interesting read, especially to an armchair historian like me....
“Show me the regulation, and I’ll show you the exception.”
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Re: The history behind the cap
What restoration was needed? If the above photo is an "after photo", you certainly did a great job bringing it back. One thing, though-if the photo of him walking was taken around 1941, that would make him about 27 years old? The lady walking with him looks to be possibly his mother? The noses are almost identical and other facial features look similar too, so I think it possibly could be.
I think the award is a treasure too. Was touching of his beloved Kameraden to care enough to spell his name wrong! lol I guess it doesn't matter which side you're one-the Army is still the Army!
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
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Re: The history behind the cap
Excellent history and cap Tony thanks for posting !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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Re: The history behind the cap
I can only agree with given comments!
cheers
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