duarte1223

It seems like it is glued down, but it's very dry, and I'm afraid to pull too hard.

Adam

As requested, a shot of the back of the collar tab.

Awe hell... I'll post mine.

I was informed by Paul that this is for a Major in the Signal Corp, and after much confusion, I understand why!

It was found in the pocket of my grandfather's overcoat...

Adam

Thanks for the link Paul! It's a great reference, I'll have to bookmark this.

Adam

Seems pretty tough to research...

The C.S.A. stands for Confederate States of America, pretty generic on Southern items, and the 1st batallion, K company could be part of any Southern Division... It would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to research.

Do you know of any battles this company participated in? That could narrow it down some.

Sorry I couldn't be more help,

Adam

The most I ever got was a US China-Burma-India advertised in "Men's Clothing" for $9.99.

I don't even attempt at Third Reich stuff.

Adam

And open...

and the back...

A Meybauer EKI, unmarked though...

the back...

Here are my two Iron Crosses, I'm expecting 2 more (1914) any time now.

I picked both of these up from Bill Garvy, and both of them are real gems.

First up is a "55" marked (J.E. Hammer & S?hne, Geringswalde) EKII.

Adam

If he has 6 campaign stars, he's bound to have seen combat somewhere. You don't get 'em for nothing.

I love these private purchase medal bars! If anyone else has some, please post!

Adam

Isn't there a site for press photos somewhere online? Something official and government like I thought...

Adam

But, in World War 2, green and gold was used by the WACs. I just wish I could find the photo that proved this... It was a photo that sold on ebay WAY above my price range for a single photo, don't know why it went so high for a press photo...

http://www.gunboards.com/militaria/topic.a...erms=MP,armband

There's the topic, but the photos have fallen into ebay obscurity...

Adam

Great displays Jon! That helmet looks like its been through a war!

When I get a chance, I'll post my tribute to my grandfathers!

Adam

My grandpa calls them Military Pricks because they used to kick him out of bars in England.

But they are a necessary part of the military.

Adam

I got this last year sometime, and I actually haven't done any research, but plan on doing some in the future...

Adam

If anyone is interested in more photos, just ask!!!

Adam

and in the tunic...

The photos coming up were found in the pocket of the overcoat, first, the photo of the man himself, Robert Richardson, in the overcoat.

overcoat

overseas cap

close up of visor cap

patches

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