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These are a 1, 1/2 and 1/4 ounce .999 Fine Copper "coin" with the design of the $5.00 Indian Head Gold piece on the obverse and reverse.

They are slightly larger than our Silver dollar, Half Dollar and Quarter. They all have reeded edges.

Bob

While attending an antique show called the "Gold Rush" at Rochester,MN this weekend, I came across something new in the area of coins and ingots.

First is a one pound (16 ounce) ingot of .9995 Fine copper with a design on the obverse side. The design is of the Morgan Silver Dollar.

The two sides are rounded and the ends cut flat.

Bob

Glad you guys liked the pictures.

Bob

South Vietnam Helmets, North Vietnamese Pith Helmet with lamp attached.

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WW I Victory Medals, cartridge belts.

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Drum, shovels and pile of uniforms.

Bob

More medals, wooden models made in Vietnam, Navy Uniforms.

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Two pictures of KIA Groupings, Four pictures of various medals.

Bob

German Repro Helmets, Claymores (front only), Japanese Badges and Japanese Banner.

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Small German Flag, French Deck Gun, British 2 pound Gun, German Tray.

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Belt Buckles, Bargain Bin and two Display Only pictures.

Bob

I managed to take a few pictures at the show again this year and since we can't post in the Places to Visit section, I will post them here.

My items for sale and "Display Only" on the back wall and the two Feda'yeen Helmets.

Bob

Mario,

I don't believe the medal was issued without a device on the ribbon. Since it had to be awarded, a device was added to the ribbon depending on which level awarded it.

Here is a Vietnamese made Gallantry Cross with the "U" type brooch. Notice it is much darker than yours and the ribbon is much lighter. It has a palm attached to the ribbon which designates that it was awarded at the Army or Armed Forces Level.

Also notice that the tips of the swords are curved compared to the one you pictured where the tips are straight.

Bob

Jareth,

Thank you for the information.

Bob

I'd say it"s actually non military WW2. Either a veterans, civic or school related. Translation will tell

Does anyone know what this flag is called? I know there are personal, garrison, post, field, etc.type flags but I haven't seen one with writing just along the one side like this and with two tassels on the one corner and fringe on three sides. The tassels are a pink color (maybe faded red).

It is 33 inches wide, 27 inches high and has 2-1/4 in. fringe.

Thank you.

Bob

Mervyn,

It's good to hear from you! I hope you are in good health.

I did a little research into the U.S. Military patches and from what I could find, before World War I, the only military patches

were sleeve patches for rank during the Civil War. Additional identification or insignia used by Civil War Union Soldiers

were Corp, Divison or Brigade on caps.

The first official Military Patch was the US Army's 81st Divison in May,1918.

Information from the "Armed Forces History Museum" website.

Bob

Bob - quite amazing - you're up to 9 pages !

I still find them interesting - whoever first invented patches certainly started a whole industry.

Actually, that is a good research question - where did cloth badges and patches start ? Mervyn

Paul,

I can see where there could be confusion as an eBay seller has this set listed as "Special Republican Guard - Saddam Era Patches set".

Bob

The patch with the green triangle in post 162 look very much like a rebirth of a Republican Guard type unit(traditional unit)?

Here you are Paul.

Bob

Paul,

Your picture is upside down. The "crosshairs" on the patch and badges should be to the top.

Bob

Drew,

You're welcome.

Bob

Nice....thanks for sharing. DREW

Paul,

Glad you are interested in this topic. The only post I have with the Republican Guard Triangles is number 101, Republican Guard, Military Police Identification Chest Badges and in the description I mentioned they were used from 1980-2003. The Republican Guard was disbanded

by the Coalition Provisional Authority in May, 2003.

Bob

It is interesting that they are still using the red triangle and other symbols that relate to the Republican Guard.

It is an Iraqi Air Defense College Cap Badge. I have a similiar one pictured in my book on page 86.

Bob

A 2009, Ministry of Interior, Deyala (Province) Police Commander Protection Detachment Arm and Chest Patches.

The patches are machine sewn and all have a maroon velvet like material background.

The shoulder patches are 3-5/8 in. wide and 3-5/8 in. high.

The English Chest patch is 4-7/16 in. wide and 1-3/16 in. high.

The Arabic Chest Patch is 4-3/16 in. wide and 1 in. high.

Translation on shoulder patch above: Ministry of Interior

Below: Deyala Police Commander protection Detachment

Chest Patch: Ministry of Interior.

Bob

Left - A 2009, National Police Command, Eighth Brigade Badge.

This badge is 1-1/2 in. diameter, glazed and has a spring pin fastener.

Translation above: National Police Command

Right: loyalty for

Left: the country (home)

below; the Eighth Brigade

Right - A 2009/10, National Police Command, Eighth Brigade Badge.

This badge is 1-5/16 in. across, glazed and has a spring pin fastener.

The translation is the same as above.

Bob

Left - A 2009, Al Anbar Province, Governor Protection Detachment Arm Patch.

This patch is machine sewn, 3-3/4 in. wide and 4-9/16 in. high.

Translation fo arc: Governor Protection Detachment

Below: Al Anbar Province.

Right - A 2009, Early (Fast) Response Brigade Arm Patch.

This patch is machine sewn and 3-3/8 in. diameter.

Translation above: Fast Response Brigade

Below right: we strike with hand

Below left: of iron.

Bob