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Perhaps this thread would be better suited in the edged weapons area. If so, moderator, please move it as you see fit

last picture, of the entire blade. If you want different angles or more specific areas let me know

The only marks on the sheath are these diagional grooves which also appear in the remaining leather surround the wooden scabbard. I was also able to remove one of the metal hangars. If you care to see closeups of it let me know.

There are no markings on the blade that I could see, just sharpening marks and rust

Inside of handle and pommel

reverse of handle

Here is a closeup of the handle, it looks like this used to be a nice looking weapon with the decorative nails used to secure the wooden grip

Sure thing, I will take more tommorow if I can.

Those are VERY interesting swords, ESPECIALLY the top one.

Can you show us close up photographs of it (it's a "mamaluke" styled saber)?

I thought I would post this picture of these swords we have had here at my COP for some time. One is in pretty rough shape, with wire used to reenforce the handle and the blade fairly rusty. The other looks newer, but the wooden scabbard is slightly cracked. Anyhow, here they are.

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Envelope

I got this pin the other day, not sure if it is military. It came from a former Iraqi Army Colonel which is why I suspect that it may be military in nature. It came in a plastic envelope, no idea if it originally came in that or if it just was a convenient place to store it.

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Rick - I picked this up online, the seller had no informaton about this certificate. Just that they had picked it up at an estate sale. I tried for more, but they had nothing else to offer

Ulsterman - Thanks for the info, that really helps to paint a picture of the events leading to him recieveing this recognition.

The information the two of you have provided is more than I expected to find, and so quickly!

Sivart

closer view

WOW! That was fast and very helpfull. Thanks Rick!

I have had this wound certificate for a while and currently find myself with a bit of time on my hands so I thought I would do some background.

Here is the certificate

I am interested in collecting information about this WWI soldier. Can anyone talk me through obtaining his service record and any other official information?

Thanks!

Sivart

Back home for a little bit, thought I would show this tunic. I thought that it was interesting that something made for the Sri Lankan Police Department, produced in English, would end up as an Iraqi Army Colonels uniform! Small world I guess. :cheers:

Wow! Definately worth it, looks great. Nice work!

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This was in yesterdays Stars and Stripes, I am looking for the actual order or regulation that more fully details the eligiblity criteria. If you find it before I do, please post it and include a location to find it also. Thanks

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And Finally, a bus.

Two pictures of beaches, looks like one is registering some type of indirect fire. One shot is from the beach, one is from the water. I don't think they are of the same strech of water. Anyone know where these are??

I was told that these guys are Kyfhauser or Stahlhelmbund or maybe both or maybe neither, I am totally unfamiliar with that group. Thats why I got this picture, incentive to learn!

Two LW guys, I don't know what the cuff-title says in the first picture, any help there?

The second is a LT air traffic controller????

Photo of a group of medics

#4 and #5,

It might be that these are bothers and older relatives, I like that the major branches are represented.

The tank action shot was not a part of the same group, I just liked it.

#2 and #3