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This is the "sitting young rabbit' by Theodore Karner. It is model number 61, 5-5/8 in. high, 4-1/4 in. long and was introduced in 1938.

Bob

Here is the maker's name of T Karner, the SS and Allach logo and model number 1.

Also a close up of the front paw showing the toenails.

Bob

This figure is titled "Lying Young Dachshund." It was made by the Porzellan Manufaktur Allach and was introduced in 1936 by Theodor Karner.

It is 3-5/8 in. high and 6-3/4 in. long.

Notice the very fine quality workmanship which makes the Allach Porcelain very collectable.

Bob

Botom of bell showing the maker. Missing the key to laock and unlock the bottom.

Bob

This is a porcelain bell 4-1/4 in. high and 4 in. diameter base. It has a raised German Eagle and the Brandenburg Gate image on the porcelain.

Along the base edge is stamped -11 Olympische + Spiele + Berlin (oak leaf, swastika and oak leaf) 1-16 August 1936 ( oak leaf, swastika and oak leaf) in raised lettering.

It is hard to take a picture of this bell because of the shine from the porcelain.

Bob

Side view.

Bob

Here is my souvenir pair of "Ho Chi Minh" sandals 11-1/2 in long, 4-1/2 in. wide, 3/4 in thick and made out of a tire and inner tube for straps.

Bob

This is a Viet Minh cap and pith helmet badge. It is made of brass and is 1-3/16 in. diameter.

The Viet Minh were formed in China in May, 1941 by Ho Chi Minh. They fought the Japanese in WW II and the French in the First Indochina War.

In 1960, the NLF was founded by the main members of the Viet Minh and Viet Minh was absorbed as the NFL got stronger.

Bob

This is a Ky Niem Khang Chien (remember resistance) badge. It was to commemorate the people's resistance against the ARVN and US Troops during the Vietnam War. it is 1-3/8 in. wide and 7/8 in. high.

Bob

Here is my Red Crescent Badge. The outside edge on mine seems to have a more golden color. Maybe older?

Bob

Name plate made after the 2003 invasion name of Officer is Faraman AAbid Afeen Al-Giboori Above is written in Arabic.

Lorenzo

Scott,

d (deputy) o (officer)

Farman A'id A'fain Al Juboori

Bob

Hello Bob or Owain, or anyone fluent in Arabic... I have two Iraqi badges here that I would really like translated. Perhaps the name badge is just that, but I would like to be certain. Thanks to all in advance. Scott.

Scott,

Your badge says:

d (deputy) o (officer) d (detachment) armor

Jaleem Kareem Rasheed

Bob

I would say it's a good one.

John,

Thank you for your reply. This is one of the reasons I decided to get out of collecting German items with so much reproduction out there. Some of the reproduced items is getting so good that someone just starting out can really get took.

Bob

Another aluminum badge 1-1/8 in. diameter with "victory" and Binh Gia on the front of the badge. There is a similiar badge on post # 34 for the 30 year anniversary of the battle. The bar above the badge has 11-04-1964 on it which I am unsure what it is for as the battle didn't start until Dec. 28,1964. Maybe preperation for the battle?

Bob

Last ones.

More pictures.

Is this cufftitle a good one or a fake? Thanks in advance.

Bob

That comb is pretty grim. What does the inscription translate into?

Paul,

I'm not exactly sure bit I think it means "flower" or "the flower". I don't have a good dictionary on Vietnamese words.

Bob

This is a comb made of aluminum, 4-13/16 in. long, 1-1/8 in. high and 1/8 in. thick. Originals were reportedly made of aluminum from downed American aircraft. This one could be post war as it is quite well done.

Bob

This is a NLF Liberation Students Association Badge made of aluminum and is 7/8 in. diameter.

Bob

Saddam's Military University (1st Military Collage) This Insignia belonged to the 1st Military Collage in Rustmiyah - Baghdad Full Insignia with Tab

Lorenzo

Lorenzo,

This is the Second Military College arm patch and arc not the First.

Bob

This is a Central Committee of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam 5 Dong paper note printed in 1963. On the obverse is women harvesting in the field and the reverse is a woman militia patrol. These notes were printed in China for use in territories under control of the National liberation Front. These notes were never issued as they were captured in a military operation by the U.S. and South Vietnam into Cambodia. There was a total of 8 different notes.

Bob

Another Transitional 1966 dated 10 Dong Note with soldiers and people with flag on reverse,

Bob

Transitional note that is dated 1966 and issued by the People's Revolutionary Government that assumed responsibility on April 30, 1975 and were used until the South's economic system was merged with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1978.

The first note is 5 Dong and shows a downed helicopter in the background and armed soldiers in the foreground.

Bob

The Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota Military Relic and Weapon Collectors Show is April 16-17, 2011. It is located in the Progressive Center Building, NE corner of fairgrounds along Snelling Ave. fence.

Hours are Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 9am-4pm.

Bob