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In addition to what is seen here, I also have the original copies of orders for the Purple Heart & Oak Leaf, diplomas from an NCO Accademy and from an MOS school, a 100RM note with several signatures, dated "13 April 45, FUllendorf, Germany" part of a post-war 3rd. Division newsletter, a bring-back certificate for a pistol and a pair of binoculars, (no, unfortunatly, I don't have them) and a post-war letter from an army buddy. I will be scaning and downloading them in the next day or so.

Dear Marshall, what "doesn't feel quite right" is that it's a tish bigger (44x44mm) than what would be normal. More like a 3rd. Reich cross. But I know that some of the production runs went on for years, and that dies and planchents varied, so maybe it's just my imagination. I'll be the first to admit that I have a terrible eye for detail on these things, unless it's something like a bullet hole through the middle of it. Best Regards, Nick

I recently picked this up from a guy on WAF. But held in hand, something doesn't seem quite right. Any opinions will be appreciated.

You learn something new every day. Thanks for the heads-up, Greg.

Interesting. Since I am from North Dakota, my knowledge of things Southern is pretty spotty in places. I see that mine is from WWI; Are there many of these awards floating around? If there are, I'm guessing farther South.

I recently acquired this from someone on WAF. The photos aren't that great, but the back is inscribed "W.M.Harrison, 148th. F.A." It's numbered 953, and the seller included copies of the paperwork that went with awarding this medal. I had never even heard of these awards before, but it's interesting to see that the UDC awards them to eligeble people in all US wars.

Alright, Gents, you've answered my questions. And thanks for saving me $450 bucks. :cheers:

This is for sale on another forum, and I am thinking of buying it. Any comments or opinions?

Well, Streptile, what can I say? As much as I want an 1870 EK1, I don't need any more fishing lures in my tackle box. Thanks for saving me 700 bucks.

He has this listed for about 700 US. Since I'll never be able to afford a period piece, what are the opinions on this one. Other than being made in the 30's or 40's, is it the real deal.

One more question while it’s on my mind. Is there in fact an actual award, issued by the USSR military, for service in Vietnam and other places?

Thanks, Gents. I appreciate your info on this little gem. That being said, Merry Christmas to all of you. NGL

I have no clue. It isn't serial numbered, and I didn't see anything that looked like a hallmark on it.

I got this as a stocking stuffer the other day. Neither the giver nor myself know much about it. Does anyone have any words of wisdom about this award?

Recently I acquired a U.S. Presidential Service Badge, similar to the one attatched to this post. Is it possible to trace ownership by the serial number?

It's a Spanish medal.

Congratulations. :cheers:

Recently I purchased an award for a Blue Division soldier, and it does not have the metal broach on the top of the ribbon. My question is, is this normal and the soldier had to attach the medal to a broach, or did the broach break off at some point in the past?

This is my newest baby. She showed up from the UK yesterday. Anybody know who made these back in the day?

On can't have too many of these in his collection. Very nice.

Sorry, Mervyn, to my knowledge there are no old M&St.L units that have been restored. I could, however, show off some of my memorabilia. Most of it is pretty small; switch keys, calendars, etc.

In addition to militaria, I also collect US coins (Mostly) and memorabilia from a now-defunct railroad, known in its day as the Minneapolis & St. Louis RR.

It is a threaded type. That, and there is a hallmark on the grip for American Cutlary co.

Recently I acquired a WW1 "knuckleduster" similar to the one in the picture. Mine, however, is minus the wooden hand grip. My knife, I might add, needs a big hug, so I've been soaking it in liquid wrench and working it over with naval jelly to get the rust off. My questions are, is the round pommel at the bottom of the knife threaded onto the round metal spindle that the handle fits over, and if so, how does one get the pommel off? Is there a special tool? Is there some trick to the trade that will help me out? Any information would be greatfully appreciated. Thanks.

Does anyone know if Mr. Trisker served in WW1? I acquired the Mexican Service medal along with a US Victory medal, along with the service ribbon bar containing both ribbons.