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Rather interesting piece of history. http://www.youtube.com/embed/ie3SrjLlcUY

This may not answer your specific question, but it does give a little insight Did You Know the tipstaff symbolizes authority? The use of the tipstaff or “tipped staff” as it was originally called, dates back to 16th century England where it was carried as a ‘practical reinforcement’ to the authority of a variety of law enforcement officials of the day. Later it came to serve much the same function as a badge of the King’s authority for law enforcement. The function of the tipstaff was gradually reduced to that of a receptacle for transporting arrest warrants and other legal processes. For this purpose, they were constructed as hollow tubes, with a tip that could be unscrewed to reveal the contents. More recently, the tipstaff became entrenched as a traditional British and Canadian law enforcement authority. The Commissioner’s Tipstaff was first presented to Commissioner W.L. Higgitt, on Sept. 3, 1970, by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. That presentation expressed not only the gratitude of the Association for the RCMP, but also demonstrated the unity among police forces in Canada. The Commissioner’s Tipstaff today symbolizes the solemn responsibility and authority for law enforcement borne by the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. During the Change of Command ceremony, the outgoing Commissioner passes the tipstaff to the new Commissioner. http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/hist/hnud-nhut/did-faire-know-savez-eng.htm Ed

What are the dimensions? Is this a belt buckle? Anything special on the reverse?

Check this out. Ed http://www.zazzle.com/see_heres_your_infantry_and_buy_that_extra_bond_invitation-161549868982371560

Thanks to all who responded. Gives a real "challenge" now to do more research REF #5: arb I sent you a message with my email. Thanks again Ed

Thanks Dave

My pleasure

Can anyone tell me where I might find a TOTAL listing of all WW II Armored Divisions? I have seen patches with numbers in the high 700s. Thanks

REF #22: Info on T Forces http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Force

Saw this during one of my recent antique store browsing's. Interesting as it supposedly has Sikorsky's signature on the certificate. Just couldn't bring myself to shell out $100.00 US for an "unauthenticated" signature (not that I would probably do it for an authenticated one

Here is a certificate my Mom and Dad (1st Sergeant-Berlin Brigade) received when he retired. (Sorry for the flash feedback).

Some of my collection:

This may help you out. It does refer to the use of elephant guns in WW I and talks about calibers. Good luck http://en.allexperts.com/q/Military-History-669/2012/9/ammo-ww1.htm Ed

"Let us not mourn that such men died, but rejoice that such men lived". General George S. Patton

Thought this might be interesting to some. http://www.military.com/video/forces/air-force/camouflage-for-evasion/2555365816001/

“Let us not mourn that such men died, but rejoice that such men lived.” Gen. George S. Patton

Well said Mervyn et al. Stay around Jim. You'll get to like us (as we will you :-) Ed

Tried the site and got this error message: The URL "www.pmc-club.co.uk" is not valid. Suggestions?

Thanks for the info Paul. I actually have the garrison cover w/device as well. I'll post a pic later. Ed

Hit a couple of antique shops last weekend. Nothing major but figured it was in my "budget" :-) Ed

American made training video. Produced in WW2 by the U.S. Army to give soldiers an idea of common German tactics. http://www.military.com/video/forces/army/how-german-squads-attack-position/2431323690001/ I found it interesting that the soldiers did not reload after shooting before they got up and advanced

REF #170: Is that a tattoo on his arm? ALSO: What is that below the patch?

Just curious. HOW did you come about obtaining all these? (Oh-and if you have any duplicates you need to dispose of........ )

REF #2: Mervyn, my sincere apologies on the mis-posting. Per you comments I have reposted in the Commonwealth Realms: Canada, New Zealand & Australia Medals & Militaria. I presume that is the section you meant when you referred to "World Policing section". If I am wrong again, please advise and I'll try to get it right on the 3rd try If you want to remove it from this section, please fell free to do so.

Interesting reading. http://www.medicinehatpolice.com/history/chiefs.html At Mervyns' request/suggestion I am reposting this in this forum.