Paul R

Yes Rick! Please post the entire tunic!!!

Awesome stuff guys! I have not seen too many mounted medal bars around! Yours is great! Also, nice early silver service medal. It is only the second one I have ever seen. Lots of rare things here!

Yep...it is over the left pocket... with all the others. That means a totally new bar!! The last update cost me about 50 dollars!

I did come in afterhours to complete some exams for people who deployed down there to help...

Hi Chief, You are right about the Coast Guard needing it's own. After all, the Navy PUC is awarded by the President for distinction of a unit in combat. The odds of a Coast Guard unit getting would be very low. I know that we did not get one when I served my two tours. Definately an interesting design... the whole thing is topped off with the "hurricane device". Oh... I just found out that EVERYONE in the Coast Guard (including Reservists and Auxillarists) who were in at the time of the hurricane will receive this award. So much for prestige...

And the Army/Air Force Version of the same ribbon.

Below is the Navy/Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation that used to be awarded to the Coast Guard as well. These were not commonly awarded. I only know one person who was awarded this citation in my 16 years in the service.

The Coast Guard now felt that it needed it's own Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon bar. Until this point, the Coast Guard used the Navy's version. Here is the new ribbon, with a Hurricane clasp that will be awarded to all members of the Coast Guard involved with the Operations responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Sorry to take so long in getting back to you. In accordance with page 12 of Vol 2 of Uniforms and Traditions of the Luftwaffe by Angolia, there is no mention of a purple waffenfarbe. However, there is a mention of a dark blue waffenfarbe which was used for a short period of time(1935-1940) by the Construction Administrative Service. It was replaced with the bright red waffenfarbe in 1940(With the General Administative Service). Could the color be dark blue instead of purple? Regards Paul EDIT>>> Same information as Larry passed... sorry about the duplication but we both have the same results.

Great stuff, Fran?ois I especially like your cloth insignia case. I have never seen LW clasps in cloth before!!!

Thank you for this very informative thread! I will look into the sound devices! REgards Paul

Does this guy have any Luftwaffe or medical/veterinarian related items???

Also, The passants under the shoulder boards indicate a retired officer(one with the boards)... if the regulations are the same as with the Luftwaffe.

eyebrows look very different, as well as the ears.

That is an awesome quality photo! He was surely highly decorated!

Is it a piece made for wear on civilian attire?

Gerd, Thank you for sharing your groupings with us! The framed ORB display is awesome!!! Regards Paul

Please stay tuned, as I am always getting more! Regards Paul

next up... another mystery tab

next is a flak reserve Lt.

Thanks Antti! I very much appreciate the compliment! As always, here are some new additions.

Very interesting board! I think that I could have some information. I will be back after work! Is there a way to get a zoomed in shot of the purple section? BTW, awesome tabs!!!

Wonderful Pieces Larry!!

Well, we can now check the Smoke troops and Panzerpioneer from the list. I am still looking for a Recon and Police Signals blitzes!

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