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I believe this was for a .45 cal, but can't be sure. With the bullet holders, it may have been for a revolver. -
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This is the helment my Grandfather wore in France during WW I. He was with the 77th Inf Div, Activated: 18 August 1917. Overseas: March 1918. Major Operations: Meuse-Argonne, Oise-Aisne. Casualties: Total-10,194 (KIA-1,486 · WIA-8,708). Commanders: Maj. Gen. J. F. Bell (18 August 1917), Brig. Gen. E. M. Johnson (4 December 1917), Maj. Gen. G. B. Duncan (8 May 1918), Brig. Gen. E. M. Johnson (20 July 1918), Brig. Gen. E. M. Johnson (19 August 1918), Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander (27 August 1918). Returned to U. S.: April 1919. Inactivated: April 1919. -
FANTASTIC info! Thanks for sharing
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A punt gun is a type of extremely large shotgun used in the 19th and early 20th centuries for shooting large numbers of waterfowl for commercial harvesting operations and private sport. Punt guns were usually custom-designed and so varied widely, but could have bore diameters exceeding 2 inches (51 mm) and fire over a pound (??0.45 kg) of shot at a time. A single shot could kill over 50 waterfowl resting on the water's surface. They were too big to hold and the recoil so large that they were mounted directly on the punts used for hunting, hence their name. Hunters would maneuver their punts quietly into line and range of the flock using poles or oars to avoid startling them. Generally the gun was fixed to the punt; thus the hunter would maneuver the entire boat in order to aim the gun. The guns were sufficiently powerful, and the punts themselves sufficiently small, that firing the gun often propelled the punt backwards several inches or more -
EXCELLENT information! That's why I so enjoy this site. Thanks Ed
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The Peninsula Campaign (also known as the Peninsular Campaign) of the American Civil War was a major Union operation launched in southeastern Virginia from March through July 1862, the first large-scale offensive in the Eastern Theater. -
No thankfully! Belongs to a friend of my son. -
1st BN, 3rd IR "CP" Brassard "CP" = Courtesy Patrol for augmenting the MPs downtown -
OK! You've had your fun-now get the stuff OFF ME!!!
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Not quite a baker's dozen, but still cute! -
Buckle with P 38 C ration Opener Church Key
speagle posted a gallery image in Category 1: Personal Collections
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Part 13 - POLICE FORCES OF THE WORLD
speagle replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Police Forces of the World
REF #1: What does the badge say? REF #4 and 5: Austrian regular Gendarmerie hat (outdated model) -
Navy Cross awarded to Sgt. Matthew Abbate
speagle replied to JPL's topic in United States of America
When God sent His angels to bring you home, He had His reasons. Someday we will be able to ask why, but for now, we offer prayers of peace and comfort to those left behind. RIP Brother -
George/Hugh, Thanks so much for your timely assistance. Probably the key bit of info from all of that was the fact that she was sold to Japan for scrap. I appreciate your time. Have a GREAT week. Ed
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My Dad returned from Korea in 1963 on the USS Breckenridge. I've looked in the Navy sites but can find no record of the ship. Can anyone give me some help on getting some info on it please? Thanks in advance
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Not sure if this should be here or in the "Museums" forum, but decided (obviously) to enter it here as it is not a "military" museum. After reading Foo Fighter's entry with the video clip on 10 Rillington Road, I was just curious how many of our members have ever had the opportunity to visit the Black Museum in London? I had the great fortune to visit about a month or so after getting assigned to RAF Chicksands, UK in 1969. I was a USAF Security Policeman (SP). Our Squadron Commander had made arrangements to have 10 SP's go on a "special, closed" tour. Being the new kid on the block, I thought I "might" get the opportunity to visit sometime during my forthcoming 3-year tour (but didn't really think it would ever happen.) Well, as it came to pass, my Flight Sergeant (who was scheduled to go on the tour) was not able to go and recommended me to take his place. Not really sure why as I had only known the man for about a month, but wasn't about to turn down the opportunity. It was a FASCINATING day that I will never forget. I found this short YouTube video on the Black Museum. Hope you enjoy and that perhaps we will hear from others that may have had the good luck to visit this fantastic piece of criminal history. Ed
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Matt Tiller Becomes a Parish Constable
speagle commented on Mervyn Mitton's blog entry in Mervyn Mitton's Blog
So Mervyn, Will we be able to recognize any of "US" as your characters? Looking forward to many, MANY exciting chapters! Good luck my friend :-) Ed -
I apologize if I posted this earlier but just thought I'd add a little more to the pics side Got this a few years ago from a friend in Lethbridge, Alberta when I was stationed in Montana.
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I'm NOT at all picky! If you have an extra of ANY type, I'd be interested. I don't buy or sell, just do some trading. If you have something, please contact me through my regular e-mail: keeneagle@frontier.com Thanks Ed
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Nice plaque for my collection. I don't know where he keeps coming up with these things (but I sure do like them :love:
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Got this collection a few years ago. enjoy
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Greeley, Colorado
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A few more from my collection
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Thanks Mervyn, I am still trying to snatch a few shots now and then and post them. I have no regular internet access as we have had Mom's service disconnected so I am at trhe mercy of unsecured signals now and then. Anyway, maybe someone will try to hijack my site and find this one :-) I plan on leaving Austin Thursday morning and driving a-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-ll the way to El Paso and spending the night at Fort Bliss. EIGHT hours on the road and I am STILL in Texas :-o One of the few advantages retired military get is being able to stay on military installations for around $35.00 (US) a night [space available of course]. Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers. Ed
