speagle

Very nice example

Thanks for sharing

Ed

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

Ed

Leigh - 'Old money' or, not - if they didn't pay me - then I want it.....

I may have only done 7 years before my Father died, but they were very happy ones. My old Relief have just had a reunion and sent me a very nice letter - I was very touched. Not many Reliefs can still be meeting 36 years after we all went our different ways.

I was sorry to hear that character references have gone - time the Governement stopped 'running scared' - I would have said it was very important that an exPolice Officer be shown for his background and trust-worthyness.

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

Thought this would be an interesting thread/link for any American Military researcher

http://www.military....es/army-uniform

Johnny R.

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

Vanuatu General Service Medal

Instituted: 1988.

This one bears the clasp 'SANTO' - I don't know to what that refers, or what other clasps may exist.

Obverse:

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

Ed

I received this from a local veteran who brought it home in 1969. He was an advisor and he gave me this and a nice set of Tiger Stripe fatigues that he wore. It is a bit stiff from age and improper storage but otherwise very nice. I was hoping someone could tell me a bit more about it. Thanks,Scott.

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

Morning chaps

This came yesterday in amongst a mixed bag i purchased from a guy selling his fathers collection (see her http://gmic.co.uk/in...opic=46835&st=0 )

It is a US Department of the Air Force Air Police badge.

It is numbered on the front F5309, and maker marked to the rear with a "V" in a circle. On the back it also states that it is "Property of the U.S Government".

Could anyone give me a rough age on it? It has definately seen some sights and has a few scars to prove it, but all in al great condition with a lovely "been there" patination.

Also, any ideas as to value?

Thanks

Dan

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

Question:

Is this (current) RCMP/GRC "retirement badge" the same size as the regular RCMP/GRC issued ID wallet badge? I' seen some of these badges that have the word "Veteran" at the top...why is that?

Are these badges rare to obtain for a Canadian collector?

Johnny R.

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

Reverse:

Iraqi Military Treasury Medallion Year 1970

-Manufactured by Huguenin, LE LOCLE Switzerland

Lorenzo

What was its purpose?

Ed

Gentlemen,

Can any of you please post a picture of the medal and ribbon of the Medal of Honor Veterans of Foreign Wars (ribbon appears to be like the Certificate of Merit, obsolete in 1918?

Your help is much appreciated.

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

I have a few UN items but only one Civpol patch.

CIVPOL Sarajevo

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

Hello Kevin,

No, it indeed is not a military medal but the subject depicted sure fits this forum. What a beautifully struck piece. I hope that if this is one of a set that other members will post theirs.

Regards and thanks for sharing this with us.

Brian

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 have a question.

Are RCMP ID wallet "Retirement" badges scarce? I find very few are ever for sale in the states. I have a collection of retirement badges and would like to ad to this collection with a RCMP badge.

Johnny R.

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 Ed,

I would agree with Mervyn, the truncheon is a UK pattern. However it may not have come from the UK, depending on where you picked it up, these seem to be quite collectable in the 1980's ,by U.S. Police Officers on cruise ship holidays in the Caribean, as souvenirs of visits to UK commonwealth islands - Barbados, Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayaman Islands, Jamaica and the smaller islands. They thought it was 'quaint' that the police constables carried 'little sticks' and no guns.

Many cops in California and Florida brought them home just as a holiday souvenir , they weren't collectors. So this truncheon may be one from one of the commonwealth police batches, most equipment was supplied from UK suppliers through the Commonwealth Office, I think, in any case a UK governement office.

In the UK this type of baton was still being issued in the 1980's, at least here in Scotland they were, not sure what happened in England.

Look forward to seeing some of your other batons when you get back from your holiday, or should that be vacation.

Best Regards,

Les

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: .

In November, during a so called "veterans'week" Mrs. Folmer from the Netherlands is one of our guests. Mrs. Folmer was in the Dutch resistance and wearer of the Dutch Bronze Lion, the American Medal of Freedom with Gold palm and the British George Medal.

Is there any info to be found in archives about this george medal? How do I start to search? I would like to find out more background info so I can prepare some questions..

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

Gordon - a strange item, being the same thickness along ther length. The raised band must be to stop it falling through a belt holder. I know a number of East European countries used a type of plastic moulded truncheon - the old East Germany comes to mind. Hopefully someone will come-up with an ident..

Possibly a Riot Baton.

Ed

Chris, looks like a decoration for horse bridles. Not completely sure, Cheers Captain Albert

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

Hello Dr. Speck,

An impressive collection of technology and the enigma rotors even more so. My wife and I watched a documentry just last evening dealing with the enigma machine.

Thank you for sharing this with us. I'm happy to see that there are others who appreciate the "gadgetry" that was employed during the war years.

Regards

Brian

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

Ed

Ed & Mervyn,

I always have a look at the truncheons and sticks posted but have no clue about what was used when and who by, I simply find them interesting especially the older ones.

If rosewood was used for truncheons in the 60s, what kinds of wood were used before?

I've been tempted to buy a Victorian truncheon in the past but as I mentioned I don't know anything about them and with the prices they sell for I won't be chancing it as I'm sure they will be copied too.

Looking forward to seeing more of these and hopefully learning a little bit.

Tony

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