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It doesn't look like these pouches have changed in design at all Larry, your modern example is almost exactly the same as my 1943 example. I do have a ww2 Canadian light respirator that fits perfectly in the kit bag, so that is a nice set. I will be taking some pics of the Canadian respirator (1943 issue as well) and my recently acquired pair of ww2 German respirators in their original Luftschutzgeschetz cardboard box and posting them soon. Cheers and thanks for looking, Pat
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My New WW2 Commonwealth Stars
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
..and a pic of the reverse of the silvered star. Any more info on this Italy Star or comments on any of the other ww2 Stars is very welcome, Cheers -
My New WW2 Commonwealth Stars
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Hello again, Finally got around to scanning my "refinished" example of the WW2 Italy Star. It seems many Canadian soldiers had their medals shined up for parade purposes post-war, as compared to keeping their "dull" copper coloured finish. These are all original stars for the most part as far as I know, but as you can definitely see the refinishing job on this example. Even the second finish is a little worn on this Italy Star. The ribbon as well is a replacement to get that shiny white and crisp look for the various ceremonies etc after the war that the veterans attend. I wonder if this is common elsewhere or if it is mainly a Canadian phenomenon. Cheers, Pat -
Hello gentlemen, OK, so I know these aren't the Knight's Cross or anything, but I thought they were unique and not very common when I saw them today. They are some type of uniform button for the DAF, and they are RZM marked with the stamp and a number 3 on all three of them. Is this normal for this type of organization to have its buttons RZM marked? Also, what is the significance of the "3". This seems like a trivial item to be officially marked by the party. Perhaps these were for a special uniform or a higher-up, but I really do not know. They are made of "bakelite" plastic I believe and are very crisply detailed. Anyone have some info or answers on these buttons out there? Cheers and thanks in advance! Pat
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Thanks Christopher, I just like the beat-up ones too (and they are much more inexpensive to buy). I will never pay full value for a damaged cross, but I think they still add to a collection. Speaking of which, I just picked up a semi-damaged Mutterkreuz in Silber with original ribbon today for a decent price. It too has some enamel damage but it can hold the place for a minty one when I come across one! Now I just need to get a good bronzer and I'll have the set. Thanks for looking. Cheera Pat
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Freakin' funny! Anyways, I agree with VtwinVince about Tibbetts and the bomb in Hiroshima, it is a highly subjective area and it is hard to judge somone on what they did during a time of extreme war. I think that it doesn't matter if he "volunteered" or was "drafted" into the Waffen-SS, it wasn't black or white either way. A highly contestable subject in any event, but I wouldn't take anthing away from this Nobel prize winner as he has obviously been a productive member of society since 1945. Cheers, Pat
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Thanks Larry, I guess the easiest way to distinguish cap badges and collar badges is their size. The collar badges are pretty easy to tell from the cap badges if they are side by side, but some of them get tricky unless you have a detailed book if you have a smaller cap badge or a large collar badge. I would say about 95% of my badges are cap badges and the collar badges seem to be harder to find, what about your collection Larry (or anyone else)? Cheers, Pat
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Great information guys, keep it coming! It is good to know that the Wentworth Regiment was The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry and that they were at Dieppe, a mission every Canadian knows about and remembers. I am definitely addicted to the ww2 Canadian cap badges (have a couple ww1's, but I would like to collect the entire set) as they are all so unique to different areas of Canada and in their designs. I will be sure to post some more as I find them (they are quite plentiful here in the Okanagan valley). All comments are welcome on any of the badges posted in the thread and thanks again for the info. Cheers, Pat
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Hi Guys, Thanks for the responses gents. As for the postcard being post-war, I had just assumed that they wouldn't make postcards of the enemy during wartime for propaganda purposes. So I took out my blacklight tonight and checked it (for the first time, hadn't bothered to before), along with another Kodak postcard of a LW radio operator. The one with the Knight's cross winners does not glow at all, while the Radio Operator one does glow quite brightly. This would lead me to assume that the RK winner one is either right after the war or during it and the other one is just a couple years later, after the widespread introduction of phosphourous to paper and detergents and cloth. Just my guess, hopefully someone can help out some more. Cheers, Pat
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Forestry Tab collection
Avitas replied to Paul R's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Hi Paul, Not sure on the ranks, but great tabs! I love the earth-tones of these forestry tabs and I have a love for forestry related items (BC has many great huge forests). Nice collection Pat -
My New WW2 Commonwealth Stars
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
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My New WW2 Commonwealth Stars
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Here are my other WW2 Stars (posted previously as part of an 8th army grouping) for viewing. They are all unnamed Canadian issues with original period ribbons. Cheers, Pat -
My WW2 British and Commonwealth Medals
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
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My WW2 British and Commonwealth Medals
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Here are my other ww2 Comonwealth Medals (all Canadian issues), the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the Defence Medal, and the 39-45 British War Medal that I have posted earlier as part of my 8th Army Set. Cheers, Pat -
My WW2 British and Commonwealth Medals
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
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Hello all, I picked up another British 39-45 War Medal today (a Canadian issue) and figured I should start a thread to go with my other "ww2 British and Commonwealth Stars" thread in this forum, to be updated when I find new gems in my adventures at flea markets and antique stores here in Canada. First up is the ragged looking 39-45 War Medal I picked up yesterday. A fair bit of tarnish, and on original ratty ribbon. Cheers, Pat