Paul R

RG. What color is that one? Black? Fayadeen is black with the enameled pin, right? What color is Logistics?

I heard that the Fayadeen and Navy ranks are the same, so I stick with the nautical theme.

I have seen photos of mixed LS medals being worn... I dont know the exact regulations on that practice though.

The new uniforms look really sharp.

It is a beautiful LW Belt. Do you have a tunic to put it on?

Thanks Tom. I appreciate it. Do you collect any Iraqi/Middle Eastern items?

Here is a selection of my Iraqi berets. Maroon- Airborne Green- Special Forces Blue-Gray- Air Force Black with emblem- Generals and Ministers. I know that I am missing a bright red(MP). What others are out there?

I want to share with you a few of my new arrivals. The LT General is a very early, pre 1991 example. I wish I had the pair, but I am lucky I have this single. It is the first I have seen available made by the Iraqi sewing company. The black sets are for a major and Lt Col of the Iraqi Navy. These are super hard to find. I still need Col and above.

What is the book on the far right?

Thank you my friend! I appreciate it. I never thought I would find something like this at WORK! lol

I picked this set up from the unit's lucky bag for five dollars. The unit and flag patches are velcro'ed on(I bought those separately). An original Coast Guard Deployable Operations Group uniform for a Commander. He was most likely the CO of the unit.

Not until we pass anyway! LOL

Hi Larry, I agree. The letters SC are on the tabs. I do not know what factory that could be at the moment. I can check my book when I get home though. There is a section dedicated to the WSh. These folks normally provided basic security(like a civilian security guard does today) and fire response. Most of these men were too old to join the military or were not qualified for medical reasons. Lets keep the pics coming!

Great tunics guys. Jock, Are there any signs of a shoulder patch for a legion? Trondk, What rank is that? Is this man a Cossack Sonderfuhrer?

Nice!! Are these sewn on or to the slide onto the shirt?

Thanks Morten! Do you have any more at the moment?

Now that is a long career of expeditionary service. For these awards, what rank fits?

Super rare combination. I love the Lippe bars as well. Congrats.

Now I feel old. I am sure that this item was new at some point in my lifetime.

Great! I look forward to you telling us his story.

Another great jacket. I am sure that most of these ended up in a burn pit before the end of the war.

I sure hope not, but I am standing by.

How common place are 130 year old Zulu antiques there these days? Are these items still being made as they were back then?

I remember hearing that Swiss Zelts have this pattern. I will have do do some googling to be sure though. Interesting item.

That is a beauty! How about some close ups of the insignia? What is that rank? LT?