Bob Lyons

If you are in the area, it is a great little museum, and well worth the 8 bucks to get in the door...

Cheers

Bob

Some interesting militaria on display too, some of it sadly is in bright daylight, which will eventually fade the paperwork to nothing, and it won't do the

cloth stuff much good either, I did mention this to one of the curators while I was there, but not sure if the message sank in or not.

I love that bullion 5th AAF patch !

Best wishes

Bob

And being ex Corps of Signals, some memories of my time with these HF and VHF sets, the vehicle mounted VHF 524 set, the iconic AN/PRC 25 set

and its big brother, the AN/PRC 77, along with its vehicle mount as well.

On the HF range, one of my old favourites, The GRC 106 set, which comprised the Radio RT-622 GRC and the

Amplifier. Radio Frequencey AM-2249/GRC 106.

There is also a great pre and post WW2 selection of other radios too.

Bob

Hi all,

We have just returned from a visit to South Australia, basically to catch up with our son and his family, as they have just added another

small member of the clan into the world, but while there, I took the opportunity to visit a nice little military vehicle museum, situated in

the Adelaide suburb of Edinborough. The vehicles are mainly British/Commonwealth with a smattering of US as well.

Hope you like the pix...

Bob

Your lot sold bum souvenirs to the Yanks! Shocking!!!!

(I notice it doesn't say "AND to their own gullible mates!" )

The shame of it all, now the truth is out....

Hi all,

Yesterday I was in the city for a meeting at Anzac House, which is situated in Collins Street, Melbourne, and was given the opportunity

to take a couple of photos of some of the memorabilia on display there.

I hope you find the photos of interest,

Best wishes

Bob

Very nice Jock.

Here is another trumpet banner, it just sold on the WAF's for sale section (US), and sadly not to me, but a nice

one with a little bit of damage to the fringe, for Bad Aibling.

Bob

That display looks fantastic Robin !

Bob

Superb, and nice to have some DAK history with it too.

1940

• 15th Panzer Division
  • 8th Panzer Regiment
  • 104th Panzergrenadier Regiment
  • 115th Panzergrenadier Regiment
  • 33rd Artillery Regiment
  • 15th Motorcycle Battalion
  • 115th Reconnaissance Battalion
  • 33rd Engineering Battalion
  • 33rd Anti-Tank Battalion

And I see a lovely looking Flak trumpet banner hiding in the left hand corner too....

Keep 'em coming Robin !

Best wishes

Bob

Superb stuff ! Robin your Pz. Rgt. 8 banner has left me all sweaty ! Magnificent !!

I am not sure if you guys are aware of it or not, but Shawn Southern in the US is doing a book on musical instruments and other band

related items as well, he would love to see these photos I am sure. I can pass on his e-mail address if you like.....

(Shawn has some fantastic trumpets too Jock, and I am sure he would love to see these).

Bob

I would love to see some photos of them Jock if possible ??

I have seen trumpet banners with the tyes, and also with clips too, I guess there would be slight variations in the

lengths of the hangers etc, I only have the one, so can't really show any other variations.

Best wishes

Bob

What means EM tunic?

EM is a US term for Enlisted Man,

Hi Bob,

How far apart are the ties on the flag if you don't mind me asking?

Would it fit a fanfare trumpet?

Cheers

Jock:)

Hi Jock

Yes it is for a fanfare trumpet, the ties are approx 37 CM apart.

Hope this helps,

Best wishes

Bob

A few more shots of it....

Bob

I have had the pleasure of handling a beautiful mint example too, here are a few photos of that one, it now belongs to a good friend of mine....

Bob

A couple of closer shots, there is a bit of reflection from the glass....

Bob

Thanks again Jody, I probably should put the Lfl.Kdo 3 flagge under its own heading perhaps....

Best wishes

Bob

Impeccable as always Jody !

Bob

and a few more shots.....

Best wishes

Bob

Hi John

My new Schellenbaum banner is now gracing my collection. I am very thankful to Bill Rannow in the US for allowing me to

be the new owner of this beauty, for Luftflotte 3...

Bob

Thanks John.

I have actually just moved this one to Bill Shea (it was once in his personal collection), and has gone back home again !

I have another one which I will post some photos of shortly, slightly better condition than this one, and a rare unit designation.

Cheers

Bob

Mervyn,

You would be entitled to the National Service Medal, and the Australian Defence Medal I think. You should apply for them,

they will give you a nice little reminder of your time here in Oz way back when....

Cheers

Bob

Very interesting - I thought the Defence Force was soon after the War but had forgotten dates. I was never a Regular - I did my

National Service in the Sydney Light Anti-aircraft regt. - 40mm Bofors. When I returned from Sth. Africa in 1960 I joined the CMF

in the Queensland Regt.. I didn't do much with them as I was off to Thailand for 3 1/2 years. Strangely, I'm told that I'm probably

entitled to two medals - Aust. was one of the few Countries to allow them for NS. I wouldn't have the 'cheek' to even ask about them. Mervyn

The one on the left is a smoke grenade, grooves in the stick so it can be identified more easily (at night)..

Bob

The one on the left is pretty cool.. I must admit, I have not seem one like that before.

Side by side....

Thanks Paul,

Here is another one with trapezoid insignia, this one is the type more commonly encountered, the private purchase type of

M43 cap, although finding one with trapezoid insignia is still difficult...

Bob