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Hi Dan, Check out this website. It gives a pretty comprehensive history of the career field. http://community-2.webtv.net/Hahn-50thAP-K9/AirPoliceHistory/ As far as value; If you sell it on eBay they can get pretty steep in price. Air Police on the center scroll especially. I've seen them go up towards $150. If it's an enameled one, which has the center colored, are more scarce and can go anywhere from $150-$250, depending on the bidders. A standard Security Forces scroll badge depending on the era, a dulled finish compared to a recent mirror finish, can easily go for $40-$50, on eBay. A newer badge will have a three prong device attachment on the reverse and the older ones will have a center pinback device. Hope this helps Ed

Interesting that in this whole group, you wind up with a US Air Force Security Police badge (lower left). Nice collection Ed

Johnny, VERY nice item. Do you actually have this one or did you just get the opportunity to take a picture of one? I would be willing to say they would be rare to obtain for ANY collector! (BTW: Got an extra you want to get rid of?) Ed

What was its purpose? Ed

Are you talking about the regular MOH? Your post is a little confusing. As I read it you are asking about a MOH that was awarded by the VFW. Ed

All, I have previously posted this pic of some of my pocket fobs, but thought I'd repost as we are talking about UN units. All of these were worn by reps from different countries at Panmunjeom, South Korea. I beg your forgiveness as this is probably out of the scope of this forum (but I still think they are all pretty neat:whistle: Thanks Ed

REF Entry #33 Couldn't find out anything about the patch doing a quick search, but found this interesting. Thought you might be interested in this bit of info: http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htpara/articles/20060428.aspx Ed

Check out the Madison Mint site. http://www.thesilverxchange.com/madison_mint.asp This item is displayed almost at the bottom of the page. Ed

I don't believe I have ever seen one but would guess they are VERY scarce. Ed

I had posted these shot awhile ago, but thought I'd add them here as part of the new category.

Hi Les, Thanks for the info. I actually purchased this in a shop in Helena, Montana, however, there is one of the largest US Army training Posts nearby (Fort Harrison) so that may be an answer. After 6 years in England, "Holiday" is very acceptable:rolleyes: .

I'm sure this should go with out saying (but I will anyway ) PLEASE make sure someone takes a few pictures of this honorable lady and the medals. (You can get into one or two of them too Thanks for sharing Ed

Possibly a Riot Baton. Ed

Possibly a late WW I or early WW II enlisted US Army collar brass. Ed

Interesting site. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_defunct_law_enforcement_agencies_in_the_United_Kingdom Ed

I TOTALLY agree with Brian. I love to view these forums and see what folks have found. Thanks for sharing. Ed

Hi Tony, It's pretty much like anything else. The value is in the eye (and wallet) of the beholder. I will try to find bargins BUT if I see something I truly like, I'll probably get it (with the wife's approval of course (Actually, she is VERY understanding and usually says, "Well, if you want it, get it!") as she did with this one. My son arrives in Arkansas tomorrow (Monday) for a week's visit so he and I will be hitting some of the local antique stores next week. Hope I come up with some finds to post. Ed

Hi Mervyn: Thanks for the info. I don't know of any US Forces that had these made. They would have used issued nightsticks (I'll post some pics of various types and lengths when I get home). More than likely it was a souvenir that wound up part of an Estate Sale. I actually "guestimated" the length, but did what I should have done before I posted and measured. It is actually 15" (38.1cm). I have added two more shots of the ends. It appears it was done on a lathe. There were no markings at all.

Hello All, I am starting this topic with a VERY basic picture of a nightstick I recently pick up at the beginning of our vacation (4 weeks to go ) I have quite a few at home I'll be taking pics of and posting next month BUT in the meantime, how about posting some of yours? I have talked with Mervyn and know he had posted some pics earlier but thought this might generate some more interest in this area. Feel free to contribute The club is 18" long. Ed

Found this on the first day of our month-long vacation I believe it is an older version. I think the blank space was used to add the officer's name and/or badge number once assigned. ALSO got an old billy club (nothing special) but my wife said I could get it I'll post a pic of it later. Ed

OUTSTANDING collection and display. Thanks for sharing. Ed

Try this site http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/usaaf/usaafgunner.shtml Ed

Check out this link: http://www.csp.navy.mil/about_us.shtml "Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet" (Reference paragraph 14) Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, USS Key West was within the Fifth Fleet Operating Area and was the first ship to arrive off the coast of Pakistan, firing Tomahawk cruise missiles into Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Ed