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Hello all, Here is a US WW1 California Naval Militia Lt. Adolph B. Adams uniform in my collection. Cheers Captain Albert

Here is his photograph. Cheers Captain Albert

Hello all, here is a complete US WW1 144th Field Artillery, 40th Division uniform group to Pte. Robert Christensen of Ferndale, California. Cheers Captain Albert

Here is a closeup of the patch. Captain Albert

Here is a US WW1 Tanker Corporal tunic in my collection. The collar device is the second type. Cheers Captain Albert

Hello, all - I have a couple of questions on the Austrian Hungarian Merit Crosses. First the 1914-1918 period someone said do not have the center enameled - correct? Second I guess these were awarded to officers who did not get the War Merit Cross? I have a photo of an Hungarian Oberlieutenant wearing one with a Bavarian Order of War Merit 4th with swords. I do not know if his Merit Cross is Gilt or Silver - any suggestions? He was also an Infantry type - he also had the Gilt and silver Sigmun Landis, Karl Troop Cross, a single wound medal and the 1922 Hungarian Combat Leadership Badge. Any help would be appreciated thanks Captain Albert

Thanks Hunyadi, I appreciate your response. Cheers Captain Albert

Hello all. I am looking for the following Royal Canadian Lifesaving Society medals: Silver Benefactor medal; Royal Canadian Lifesaving Society Silver Jubilee Medal (1988); and Canadian Royal Life Saving Society Alberta Branch Diamond Jubilee Medal (1984). If you have any and are willing to sell please PM me. Captain Albert

Hello all. I do not know if it is possible to research WW2 Hungarian soldiers. I have a photo ID'ed medal group to a Sergeant Major Zoltan David. His awards are: Order of Vitez'; Large Silver Bravery Medal; Small Silver Bravery Medal; Fire Cross with swords; Fire Cross without swords; Transylvanian Campaign; Yugoslavian Campaign; German WW2 Iron Cross 2nd Class; German WW2 Eastern front medal (Russia); Royal Canadian Lifesaving Society Silver Benefactor medal; Royal Canadian Lifesaving Society Bronze Benefactor medal; Royal Canadian Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Silver Jubilee Medal; and Royal Canadian Lifesaving Society Diamond Jubilee Medal. All I know is that he was born 13 August 1917 in Transylvania, and died in 1988 in British Columbia, Canada. Thanks in advance, Any help would be very welcome. Cheers Captain George Albert

Great job and very inventive. Cheers Captain Albert

Thank you all very helpful, Cheers Captain Albert

Hello- Presented is a 10 place German ribbon bar. I am not not knowledgeable with German preference of awards. Is this the right order for these ribbons? Any comments on this bar is appreciated. Thanks in advance and happy collecting. Vern

No expert, but appears to be Austrian with WW1 and WW2 service. Cheers Captain Albert

I am trying to purchase this card at present, but can't quite figure out when the man actually earned the Croix du Combat. In 1943 he was 70 years old. Also is there any way to get any information on this man? Cheers Captain Albert

Here is a medal group to Colonel Franklin E. Winnie. Served in the California Army National guard from 1925 to mobilized in 1941. Served in the Regular Army MP's until retired in 1963. He earned the Legion of Merit during the Korean War. Cheers Captain Albert

Not "Bars" but groups with Korean War Service. Here are a few of mine. Cheers Captain Albert

Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Franklyn Scott Jr., US Navy Fighter Pilot, CO VFP-62 (Recon) USS Essex CVA-9, USS Rudyerd Bay CVE-81, USS Franklin Delano Roosevelt (CVB/CVA/CV-42), USS Randolph CVS15 Served in World War 2 and Korea (1942-1964).

These are normally considered navy binoculars and were sold to many countries before the war. Are there date markings on the short pieces that come off of the central adjustment hinge? They would appear like this, X.16 or IV.14.

Chip

No date marks. They have at the top of the adjusting ring "15X" with a mark for "70" and a mark for "60". Top ring is also marked "Germany". What War are talking about WW1 or WW2? Thanks Captain Albert

This should apply to all countries. Cheers Captain Albert :speechless:

...and how did that one poor Ulan get in there???

I guess he lost his horse and lance. Cheers Captain Albert :whistle:

Good luck - it would be quite a tie. Cheers Captain Albert

I never thought about that!!! I did find online a list of Huntleys service in all wars! i will search it out!

I have these binoculars that are marked "Busch" and "Terlux". They are 15X 70 and are serial numbered 75222. Can any one give me any information on them. Thank and Cheers Captain Albert

Very nice American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers). Great find - Cheers Captain Albert :cheers:

I wounder if any relation to the Huntley of the Confederate Submarine CSS Huntley? Cheers Captain Albert

Yes, Mervyn, A great medal and fascinating history. Thanks for sharing. Captain Albert

Can anyone please explain who wore these two arm badges............they have long and short bones.

Am I right in thinking that the badge with the short bones was/is worn above the stripes by Sergeants and Corporals?

And is the one with the longer bones for more senior NCOs?

Any advice will be appreciated.

17th British Lancers - "Death or glory boys".

Further.... I am waiting for my last decoration to come through " the enemy marksmanship medal" always Paperwork

Doc, are you perhaps referring to a Purple Heart? Good luck - and take care. Captain Albert :cheers: