Bob Hunter

Very nice close ups. Thanks for the peek. wub.gif

Very handsome array of FAs.

Welcome Claudio, nice to see you here. Spectacular pair of bars! jumping Absolutely wonderful.

Their nickname is "The Buffsticks" and relates to an item of their distinctive insignia. The is a patent leather strap worn around the right shoulder of the uniform blouse. Threaded through this strap is a flat strip of light colored leathered representing raw hide. This item is traced to the battle of Lundy's Lane during the War of 1812 when the regimental commander asked that his men thread a strip of raw hide through their knapsack straps so that they might be more easily identified during the battle.

reverse of mini

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Here are some pictures of my old set.

Sure did! Makes it a trifle dicey.

I have not been through the U-505 for years. I will have an opportunity to visit this summer and I plan to make the best of it.

Live and learn. I had no idea those awards existed.

Although not a coin collector I find the story fascinating. Thanks.

I think our state motto is, "Que pasa?" My favorite declarations on customs forms are "Human Remains" and "Cocaine for making local anesthetics."

...Herr StogieO would do well to bear in mind that I am part of that "public." Whose brilliant and selfless act of diplomacy defused the crisis over the Great Silver Crescent Scandal...in some parts of the world selling the same item to different people is considered a fraudulent activity...but not necessarily in Massachusetts. :food-smiley-004:

Rick, how much do you think having a medal bar tied down tight minimized damage like this or is it not a factor?

I'm gonna say this right out front of God and everybody! I propose to nominate St. Tammy as the patron of medal/ribbon bar collectors. I think she's my kinda girl!

We should have gotten together earlier...this one has been reassigned to a unit in Taiwan.

Congratulations on the find Rick. Great story. Queen Tammy reminds of a girl I used to date in college.

That is quite a frackbar!

...and the answer is---it came from Germany. Right? OK, what do I win? Where are the keys to the new Porsche Boxster?? wub.gif PS When did mouthing off to the boss ever help a career?

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Juncker reverse.

Too late Jan Arne! After a rather laborious journey it has a nice new home (and case) in the UK. Just to help make my point here is an early Juncker for comparison with a field repaired catch.

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Deumer reverse.