Paul R

I had no idea that they were that rare.

Ernst, Welcome to the GMIC! Thank you for showing us your beautiful tunic!!! Lets see more!!

I bet that the sig runes are even done with gold colored wire... can you imagine?

Yet another beautiful Flak, Jos!

Really?? Are they for sale?

Hi Hardy, I can honestly say that I have never seen anything like it... although it would look great in a LW display.

This is an interesting topic. Is there anyone who has had contact with a real one of these? I know that they are SUPER rare.

My thoughts exactly.

One of the best articles I have read. Well worth the time. http://tksanders.com...mittunsgrey.htm

Beautiful Lifesaving medals. These are very rare awards(by citations anyway). I have only seen one of each. I was at an award ceremony for a civilian fisherman in Alaska who received the Gold version. He basically jumped into the water and rescued several people from a sinking vessel. Very heroic as hypothermia sets in about 4 mins in that area. Even with a float suit, the effects of the cold are delayed for a short while. I met a Coast Guard member who was wearing the silver medal on his ribbon bar while I was at "A" school(learning to be a Corpsman) 14 years ago.

I am sorry for the delay. I am only now seeing this reply. I have never seen the 9-11 medal as a decoration worn around the neck. Perhaps it was a prototype consideration? The only two levels of the 9-11 recognition are the two shown(Medal and ribbon only grades).

Ed, Now that you pointed this out, you are absolutely correct. I do see how the two parallel. This thread is now closed as well. Thanks.

Everyone, thank you for your comments. This is a hidden part of my collection. When Friends or even family start bad mouthing our Middle Eastern Campaigns, I break this lighter out and tell them some stories...

WOW! Simply beautiful. Can we see some closeups of the two sides?

Thanks guys! Bear, those coins are great!!! I am very envious! Maybe one day! Johannes, If you find some , I would be VERY interested in aquiring more! Eduardo, Those are great!! I have never seen those before!

According to the links you posted, only one was shot down and one was seriously damaged. Thankfully, the pilot ejected and was rescued.

Please do. This is very interesting.

Hi Jos, This is the first such can I have seen. I feel that based upon the rarity and the condition of the piece, that you did well. I dont think that this was a drop container either. Maybe for storgage in a transport for the crew? Paul

Thank you for posting this detailed history. It was a very informative read! Regards Paul

What is this tinnie/badge for?

Yeah... me too!!

Hi Chris, This is a great piece!! Did you get this piece yourself? Paul

I would love to see what becomes of this as well. Maybe Ed might know someone who can help? Paul

I agree! Those are some great bars. I like the second one the best!! A vet of both fronts!!

That is a great piece!! Congrats. Can you simply mail it home? What time period is it?