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Hi Mervyn, Taking the opportunity to "rebrowse" some of the earlier postings. as far as things from Korea, here are some items that may be of interest to some. The Korean AF Security Police badge was patterened after the USAF Air Police badge. I'm told the brassard translates to Military Police. (BTW: I think I may have posted these pics before somewhere, but hope no one will get offended by the "double posts") Ed

REF #5: As far as the reference to "pearl handled revolvers", I think we (Strategic Air Command Elite Guard) were the first to wear them. Possibly later the PACAF (Pacific Air Forces Elite Guard) may have. Check out this website and browse the tabs within for more info. Enjoy http://www.saceliteguard.com/ Ed

Possibly a Training Instructor or Platoon sergeant's helment? Ed

One thing I have seen in recent years are the "Challenge Coins". These are presented by commanders/senior NCOs to individuals and/or entire units in a gesture of appreciation instead of a medal. Many military members express appreciation for receiving them, but also point out that they are NOT worth any points on a promotion board. This particular coin is from the Commander, 20th Air Force and is actually a bottle cap opener Ed

Thanks Chris. It is a pretty steep price, ($250.00 New --$79.00 used) but I'll look into it. Thanks for the info. I appreciate you making time. Ed

I have a number of different reference book that help identifying US military unit insignias up to and including Viet Nam, however, nothing I can find that gives any overall IDs, with pictures, on current units from the 1980s forward. Anyone know of any NEW reference books on this subject? Thanks in advance for any help. Ed

As I was surfing for more info, I ran across this site. Thought you might be interested if you haven't already seen it. http://www.petergh.f2s.com/flashes.html Ed

Thanks Will, Looking forward to seeing the details. Have a safe trip Ed

Will, Are the helment holders home made? Can you post a pic of the holder only? If you make these, can you provide dimensions please? Once again; EXCELLENT collection. Ed

Last two Police Dog attack training Christie arrives at the Police Court

Accident rehersal-Women police go into action Learning how to make arrests

More pics-Noise training for horses

I found an old book at the Thrift store this weekend titled "SCOTLAND YARD".It was written by Sir Harold Richard Scott, G.C.V.O., K.C.B., K.B.E. who was the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, 1945-53. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Scott_(police_commissioner) It was published in 1955. It is a fascinating book that covers all sorts of topics abd has some great old pics. I have scanned a few for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy, Ed

Finally got around to asking my daughter to take a pic of my shadow box. I did receive a couple more since I put this together but just haven't made time to add them. anyway, her ya go;) The crests are what the Security Police used to wear on their berets. Ed

Hi Mervyn, Almost every state, and many individual departments, have Aux. Police. They usually have most powers of the regular officers, except some cannot carry weapons or don't have arrest powers. Many Departments use them for special events (i.e., parades, large scale activities for such things as traffic control to free up the regular officers for other enforcement duties.) as far as age, I have no idea. Thanks for looking and asking Hope you are having a nice holiday season so far. Ed

Beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing Ed

Not a BIG find, but he does like to check out antique stores while he's on vacation. He said he got this for me a few months ago while he was vacationing on the Oregon coast. Sent this to me for Christmas as I'm still in Texas with my Mom. Somewhat generic, but I don't think this is used anymore. Hope everyone had a GREAT Christmas. Ed

Very nice example Thanks for sharing Ed

Very well done. So-when do you plan on building a "breakaway" model Ed

REF #5: Hi Mervyn, Thought I'd throw in my 2 cents (US$ :-) worth. One of the units I was assigned to during my USAF career was the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Elite Guard/Drill Team. We have held reunions for a number of years including some members from the 1950s. I invite all to visit our site http://www.saceliteguard.com/ and click on the "REUNIONS" link to read a little bit about the history. Some links will be restricted unless you are a member, but many allow access with links to pictures, videos, etc. Hope you can make time to visit and enjoy. Ed

Interesting site Johnny. I've used it a number of times, however, I believe it would be better placed in the "United States of America" forum. Ed

Enjoy this bit of history http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid34757272001?bclid=0&bctid=87804472001 Upon going to the link, don’t forget to click in the middle of the 4-arrows below the screen to expand to a full screen and have the sound on. Did you know the Gals that built these wrote their names and addresses on the planes bulkheads? Ed

For some reason I did not mark this forum to watch when I commented last July... (I have now:rolleyes: ) I am SO glad I surfed back here. Some GREAT materials. Please share more closeups in the future. Ed

Here is some info on SANTO. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espiritu_Santo Ed

Here is a good web site that may give you a starting point. http://www.ljmilitaria.com/foreignmilitary/viet_khmer_thailand_lao_items_for_sale.htm Good Luck Ed