If you could save only one of your items from a raging inferno, what would it be?

[thecyclist64]

I would save this ammo box, which houses my entire collection of approximately 60 medals and awards. It's amazing how much you can fit into such a small space. It's also good protection against earthquakes and flood damage.

[The Devil's Bank]

If I had to take my favourite piece?, it would have to be my two Eagles..

Well, I couldn't leave one behind, could I?

[Chopperman]

My first choice would be my S98/05 bayonet. It's been with me sense my
16th birthday and was my first real piece of German militaria. It has already
survived one fire back in the late 80s. Hopefully one is enough.

[thecyclist64]

My first choice would be my S98/05 bayonet. It's been with me sense my
16th birthday and was my first real piece of German militaria. It has already
survived one fire back in the late 80s. Hopefully one is enough.

I'd be tempted to save the 1870 Iron Cross

[CBH]

I have a family sword from the Sydney (Mines) Volunteers in the 1850, so I guess I would have to save that second, after my dog Coal.

[Rick W]

I have a family sword from the Sydney (Mines) Volunteers in the 1850, so I guess I would have to save that second, after my dog Coal.

That's a nice sword mate
What is the family connection if you don't mind me asking.
Cheers Rick

[CBH]

That's a nice sword mate
What is the family connection if you don't mind me asking.
Cheers Rick

It was unit raised during the Fenian raids to protect local coal production.
It belonged to a distant relative, not positive on his relationship to me, but I also have his Shako and some military books.
Here is his hat, I have this on loan to a local military museum.

[kekel]

hello friends i firmly hope that something like this never happens. but if so, first and foremost would be the family! then my pets would follow. and finally (after thinking for a long time) I would definitely save my favorite drum and hanger

[BrodieBartfast]

I think I'd prefer to stay behind and go up in flames with all of it, Viking burial style.

Jokes aside, it would have to be my great grandfather's insignia and my great grandmother's stuff from her service in the ATS. Everything else can be replaced; the personal connections to family items cannot.



Regards, B.B.