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    greg.hays

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    1. Here is a really nice buntmetal with almost all of the finish remaining.
    2. Very cool Dan, is this a pair? What I mean is did the card and pin come together and if so can you tell me what manufacter? Either way it is a great stickpin
    3. "boob" hinge , you are a trip Marcus. I usually call it a lily pad but I think I like your term better. Either way a great GAB and as Marcus said a less common variant of this more common maker. I would tend to agree with Marcus on the estimated value, somewhere between 70-80 Euro sounding about right.
    4. Here is one you really do not see everyday, a steel 4 stem SHuCo variant in Bronze. A first for me
    5. "As far as ribbons that we could do away with, I'm hip with getting rid of the Air Force and Army basic training ribbons, as well as the Army Service Ribbon. Being willing to sacrifice some myself, I think you could have the Navy's pistol/rifle marksman ones, and could also get rid of the Volunteer Service Medal (why do we wear a medal in uniform for things we do while not in uniform? I don't get it...) The Army could also get rid of the NCO course ribbons, the Air Force could get rid of their longevity ribbons, and combine their short and long deployment ribbons together for a single deployment one. Wouldn't we all be happier then???" This is a very interesting thread guys, and I can agree and disagree with parts of the above statement. I agree that the volunteer service medal should be discontinued as far as eligibilty for wear on the service uniform. What does it have to do with your duty performance? Keep it as a civillian award. As far as the Army basic training ribbon...there isn't one. When you graduate basic training you recieve the National Defense Service Medal, the Army service ribbon, and the Global War on Terrorism service medal. Now I think the GWOT service medal is BS and needs to go. It is redundant...we have medals for Iraq and Afganistan and well another ribbon just for joining is ridiculous as I pointed out already you get two when you complete basic. The two you get after basic seem warranted to me, National defense and the branch you chose to serve in...I see no over indulgence there. As far as the Good Conduct Medal, it needs to stay..hands down ...no question. Of those in my company eligible for this medal over the past three years of service only about 40% of us remained eligible and were awarded this medal. It is not as easy as many think. And good conduct being expected should be the norm....but it should also be positively reenforced. And the sad truth is good conduct 100% of the time over a three year period in the Army is certainly not the norm. Furthermore, I have seen outstanding soldiers and NCO's recieve UCMJ for the silliest of infractions...wont get into details but suffice it to say they were unwarranted reprimands......resulting in the loss of their Good Conduct Medal. I know of my medals my Good Conduct Medal is one that I am very proud to have earned. The Airforce is making a huge mistake.
    6. Here is a nice FLL hollowback that arrived today. This is my second that exhibits this set up and sloppy soldering.
    7. Here is another new arrival. This is one of my favorite IAB designs.....sadly the maker is yet unknown.
    8. Inside showing painted initials, cleanly removed webbing and remaining nape strap.
    9. Yes, maybe...I really wish I could read it as I have paper items as well. Maybe one day. Here is one last helmet for tonight. This one has a lot of character......only the nape strap remains of the webing. This I have been told was common however as many Iraqi soldiers liked to wear headgear underneath the helmet and so they removed the liner. Anyway, this one has been painted at least three times and is 3 different colors. There is also painted initials on the inside. It is my favorite one so far.
    10. Yes, maybe...I really wish I could read it as I have paper items as well. Maybe one day. Here is one last helmet for tonight. This one has a lot of character......only the nape strap remains of the webing. This I have been told was common however as many Iraqi soldiers liked to wear headgear underneath the helmet and so they removed the liner. Anyway, this one has been painted at least three times and is 3 different colors. There is also painted initials on the inside. It is my favorite one so far.
    11. This one looks hand written..... maybe initials.....pics really suck. I'm sorry about that.
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