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Hello Kevin, wonderful photos tell a fascinating story. I visited the Czech Rep[ublic last year but unfortunately, never took the time to roam the countryside for historical reference. I couldn't help but notice the art work on some of the statues in the church yards and the relief paintings on the monuments. Are these churches mostly Russian Orthodox? or Roman Catholic? i for one, would be interested in seeing more photos of your beautiful country. Our goal is to travel to Talinn at some point as this was an area of heavy fighting during WWII. It is my understanding that somewhere there, they have excavated a German tank and have fully restored it. I saw photos on the internet but can't recall where it was. Thanks, Joe

Greetings Eric, wow .......that was simple...I wonder if anyone can identify # 869 as quickly.....I've exhaused my resources thanks in advance...

The discussions here are informative regarding the Bo, however, I have yet to see one learned colleague discuss the difference between the 1st and 2nd pattern BO. How is this determination made? What number sequences are of the first award and what numbers constitute the second. Can someone who knows this information please respond. I have a 3 digit ORIGINAL BO but I do not know the differences. Someone, .....Please enlighten me. Thanks, Joe

This photo depicts the gathering of the remains of horses and stock from the Little Bighorn Battlefield which I visited last week. Custer actually died at the top of a knoll and there is a small monument where he is alleged to have fallen.

Copies of this print can be ordered from an 800 number from the Custer museum. I had the number but can't locate it at th moment. I have one I purchased a few years ago. As a kid, I remember one hanging in an Italian restaurant....musta been about 36x30 ...terrific print !!!

How can you tell a TYPE 1 from a TYPE 2. No one seems to be able to discern the difference except #'s.....how many were of the first type? Is there a record anywhere of numbers?? HELP PLEASE !!!! Thanks, Joe

Can anyone tell me the difference between 1st and 2nd blood order award types...I have anb original BO medal w/ ribbon # 869 Is there a method to find out who owned this medal Thanks, Joe