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    WW2PO

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    1. His weapon and this ... Very soft, and guaranteed not to tear if used properly ... Very interesting Hogan
    2. Paul I too am interested, however there's no doubt in my mind that it is genuine, possibly may even be scarcer version? I have instituted a new section with additional details relating to it, as well as other unquestionably genuine items, on my website on my website. The heading of the new section is "Militaria Artifacts For The Descriminating Collector" -- The Non Paranormal Siide. Richard
    3. The prison was completed in 1811 and remained in constant use until 1965 ... 154 years. Here's their website: http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/departments...chure/index.htm Here's the wall where the photo was cropped from Cropped Different wall
    4. Yes ... Picture is back up and thanks for bringing it to my attention.
    5. Here's a record for a soon to have become a high profile Killer ... a former U.S. Army soldier. This individual was jailed for a brief time at the Burlington County Prison (now a museum) back in 1955 while a soldier, stationed at Ft. Dix, NJ. He had been charged with carnal abuse. He was later discharged from the military with an honorable discharge in 1956. I must apologize for not having taken the complete record sheet. You all know him as the Boston Strangler who claimed 13 lives from June 1962 to January 1964... Albert DeSalvo.
    6. This was found on one of the cell walls at the Burlington County Prison Museum in Mt. Holly, NJ. It seems to depict one of the former inmates in what appears to be a WW1 Uniform. There were other sketches on the wall as well.
    7. This is interesting ... For those who venture to New Jersey I would recommend a visit to the Burlington County Prison Museum in Mt. Holly. The WW1 tunic and visor cap has nothng to do with the museum, however it was donated to the county and they had nowhere else to display it.
    8. For additional details on this and other interesting badges, please go to my website: http://hometown.aol.com/ww2po/page10.html 1936-1945For your viewing, a nice original example of a German Police Officers silver finish, two piece construction, visor cap badge. Ironically, this artifact was discovered in a box, along with other ww2 German items, in a trash bin and was given to a friend of mine, who knowing my interest in wartime artifacts gave it to me... Enjoy! AS COL. KLINK WOULD SAY "VERY INTERESTING" Hogan
    9. Read more about it here http://hometown.aol.com/ww2po/page3.html When you finish please view the remainder of website for more interesting artifact information.
    10. Could this fascination be related to their fanticism of the past? OR the unimormed complusion to part with their hard earned money?
    11. This may not necessarily have a direct connection to German awards however, is anyone familiar with a silver fineness mark 655F? If it exists and/or what country uses this marking?
    12. The official name for this stamp is: DEUTSCHE FELDPOST TUNIS P?CKCHENMARKE - Michel Catalog No. 5a
    13. Here's another recent addition to my collection.
    14. Just thought I would treat you to my latest addition to my collection. I can just imagine what this camera has photographed.
    15. WW2PO

      Gas Mask Relic

      This gas mask was located several years ago, quite by accident, by the grandfather of the individual who I acquired it from who, had served in WWII and somehow was drawn back to the Palau Islands, where he had once fought in one of the largest blood-baths of the WWII Pacific Campaign known as Bloody Nose Ridge on the Island of Peleliu (Beliliou). While scuba diving near Bloody Nose Ridge he discovered these items in a cave that was located on the side of a cliff. The Japanese garrison on Peleliu under the command of Lt. Gen. Sadao Inoue was 10,500 strong prior to the U.S. invasion. After 74 days of fierce battle the island was considered secure by U.S. forces. The Japanese foreces had all but been iniliated with only 320 prisoners surviving -- 10,180 Japanese had died honorably for their Emperor.
    16. WWII POWs, Ft. Drum I came across this interesting information on WWII POWs here in the United States I would like to share with the forum. Click on the above link and after you read the information, at the bottom you will find a link for PHOTOS. Enjoy!
    17. Prosper is right on the mark ... I believe there is an o'l saying "When In doubt, run in circles, scream and shout! I forget who said that however, I believe it can be attributed to a famous individual?
    18. Firstly, are there any members who's location is on or near the Luxembourg/Belgium border? Secondly, for anyone, were there any known WW2 concentration camps, internment or other located in the above mentioned area? Possibly in the area of the 2 PzD? Any information will be appreciated.
    19. Many thanks to all who have posted so far in response to my inquiry. I have a pair of Oaks, apperring to be truly well made, showing wear to the higher details of the obverse. The edging exhibits the cut lines that are inherent with die stampings. The reverse is solid and containing three distinct markings. On the left is the 900 mark and on the right is a box divided by a horizontal line in the middle. In the upper portion of the box the word SILBER is stamped and in the lower section is stamped L/50. The closest that I can come to the approximate measurements are: Height 19mm - Width 20mm - Weight is 7 grams. Within the next few days I shall attempt to produce and post photographs of this item.
    20. In need of information as to makers and their "L" markings? Any help will be appreciated and thanks.
    21. Here are some of the DAK -- Tunis Packen stamps in my collection. These were used on Feldpost packages shipped by DAK men from North Afrika. They were also printed there as well, reason for the inconsistancy of the printing. Ones that have been used and that are still on the original package paper are very rare. Genuine ones are found in both perforated and without. Some may also be reproductions of this stamp and are difficult to tell. If anyone knows how, please post the details?
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