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Before I do any more postings, I would like to explain the first large block letter found on the Japanese Occupation Money.

On the obverse side of the notes is found a large block letter which will indicate what country the money is for. Not all the notes have these block letters.

Example:

B is for Burma and is in Rupees and Cents.

P is for Philippines and is in Pesos and Centavos.

M is for Malaya and is in Dollars and Cents.

O is for Oceania and is in Pounds and Shillings.

S is for the Netherlands Indies and is in Cents and Gulden. The reason the letter S is used is because it is from the Japanese word "Shonan" (the Great eastern Territories) which is the Japanese name for Indonesia.

Bob

This is a Japanese Occupation Note for Tien Gulden of the Netherlands Indies issued in 1942. The translation of "De Japansche Regeering Betaalt Aan Toonder" means " The Japanese Government Pays To Bearer". This is a large note measuring 6.625 in. long and 3.00 in wide.

Bob

This is a British Armed Forces Special Voucher in One Shilling and Three Pence notes. They are the 2nd series and were issued in 1948. The Special Vouchers were used for transactions within official canteens and organisations laid down in the G.R,Os of the theatre.

Bob

This is a British Armed Forces Special Voucher One Pound note, 4th series. This series was never issued and was later auctioned off to dealers.

Bob

Here is a set of Allied Military Currency in 2, 5 and 10 Francs series of 1944. The reverse of the notes on the bottom right is the same on all with the tricolor flag. The notes are 3.06 in long and 2.625 in. wide.

Bob

Here is a set of Allied Military Currency used in Italy, series of 1943. Some of the notes are kind of beat up but the images are still there.

Bob

My thoughts exactly...

Thanks for the comments on the German Cross in Silver. That is why I don't collect German items anymore as there is too much fake stuff out there . I looked for my notes and found that the badge was marked 20 on the reverse ( don't know if on pin or badge). If I might ask, what are the warning signs on the badge that makes both of you say it is bad?

Bob

Chris,

I didn't notice anything right offhand but when you are not looking for a certain item, it doesn't stick with you. I know in past shows, I've seen 32nd. Division uniforms there. Thank you for the comment.

Bob

Chris,

After answering you, a couple days later I talked with my dealer friend from Red Wing, MN. and he told me there were two WWI and two WW II uniforms there from the 32nd. Division. I didn't see them but he is more into them.

Bob

Nice collection!! do you've docs?

Thank you for the comment. Sorry, I never got into documents. There is too much out there to collect so have to draw the line somewhere.

Bob

excellent photos!! Thank you for shareing! Did you happen to notice any 32nd Division items at the show?

Chris,

I didn't notice anything right offhand but when you are not looking for a certain item, it doesn't stick with you. I know in past shows, I've seen 32nd. Division uniforms there. Thank you for the comment.

Bob

Military Surplus items.

Bob

All kinds of patches. Inside the display case are several different kinds of 8th Air Force patches.

Bob

Different U.S, Officer Visor Hats.

Bob

More German Visor Hats and Helmets.

Bob

Pickelhaube Helmets.

Bob

Photos

Bob

U.S. WW I and WW II uniforms.

Bob

North and South Vietnamese items.

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Swords and knives.

Bob

Still more and the last one from his display.

Bob

More SA items.

Bob

SA Daggers.

Bob

The following four pictures I want to leave large as the displays are AWESOME. The person who has these items started collecting right after WW II and only collected the very best. Not for sale.

First is SA shirts, ties and daggers.

Bob

Unit Crests.

Bob

A German Cross in silver 1941.

Bob