speagle

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.

WOW! Beautiful collections!

Thanks for sharing

Interesting historical readings

http://www.medicinehatpolice.com/history/chiefs.html

REF #151:

Ribbon looks blue here

http://www.emedals.com/collectors-gallery/world-nations/asia/korea/order-of-diplomatic-service-merit-1st-class-2nd-type?vmcchk=1

REF #150:

Check this out on ebay (no-it's not mine)

Republic of Korea Order of Military Merit, Hwarang Medal

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGA-RARE-Original-HWARANG-ORDER-of-MILITARY-MERIT-Korea-Medal-Badge-Army-War-/271204031044

Try this site.

Go down four posts and check out #20.

http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73837&page=8

^{Thanks gents}

I thought it was illegal anyway to purchase these (the real ones). True???

I have at least three backpacks that I believe are from WW II. I have pics of the packs and buttons. Any help in verifying timeframes would be appreciated.

Pulled some things out of an old footlocker. A .45 caliber pistol holster. It is stamped "SEARS 1942" on the back. Any info would be appreciated. It was painted black on the front.

Peter,

So-when do we see your small, but interesting collection?

Ed

Paul,

Most of Dad's are in the bottom two right hand pictures, lower rows and the CIB, 2nd award.

Thanks for asking.

Ed

Can you share a picture of the helmet? That might generate a clue or two?

Ed