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Now here's where it gets a bit interesting. The "only" photo I could ever find, and that quite by accident, of such a pair of goggles being used was in the Time Life series of books on WWII, in the volume Prelude To War on page 112: [attachmentid=55409]

Hi all, I've had these forever and a day. Found them in a little antique shop long ago. And to be honest until tonight I never even saw makers marks on them. I purchased them in the hope that perhaps they were WWI flying goggles. But later I found something interesting in a book... but first, the goggles: [attachmentid=55404] Hard to see in the scan but this is marked "France": [attachmentid=55405] This is marked "Depose" [attachmentid=55406] These two are marked "E. B. Meyrowitz" although the E. is not visible on one of them: [attachmentid=55407] [attachmentid=55408]

Hi all, Hope this is in the right place but it not please feel free to move it to a more appropriate section. In fact, I'd forgotten about the armor section... so if you think it's better there please pop it over. Thanks. These are two photos of a wrecked 8 Ton Half Track / Troop Carrier from the African campaign. They were given to me by a friend by the name of "Sarge" Gallipau. I have his first name around here somewhere but as a kid I always knew him as Sarge. He was in the African campaign and then moved up through Europe with the rest of the armies. He stayed in the Air Force after the war and retired as a top Sergeant. These photos have never been published or shown before. [attachmentid=55401] [attachmentid=55402] [attachmentid=55403] Dan

Hi all, Here's a photo taken by a friend of mine who was a vet of the African campaign and then moved up with the rest of the allied armies. After the war he stayed in the Air Force and retired as a top Sergeant. His name was "Sarge" Gallipau. I have his first name around here somewhere but I always knew him as Sarge. [attachmentid=55400] This is of a group of prisoners who all appear to be wearing Heer uniforms. Seems to be an officer on the left with the rank of either Ober Lieutnant or Hauptman. The photo is marked "France 1944 - Germans". This photo along with the others I'm posting from this group have never been published or shown until now. Dan

Here's the man standing a bit further in the background: [attachmentid=55398] And part of what I think is the gun they're standing around: [attachmentid=55399] This photo, along with others in this set I'm posting have never been published or shown before. Dan

Hi all, I hope this is the right section for this one. It's a photo (one of several I'm posting) given to me by an old friend many years back. His name was "Sarge" Gallipau. Can't remember his first name off hand but know I have it here somewhere. As a kid I just always knew him as "Sarge". He was in the African campaign and then moved up with the rest of the armies. After the war he stayed in the Air Force and retired as a top Sergeant and just always went by the name Sarge. He wrote on the back of this one "One of the Supermen". I'll show the full photo and then more details I felt would be of interest. [attachmentid=55591] It appears they're standing by some type of gun and one man is looking through an optical scope of some sort. Awards: [attachmentid=55592] The SA Sports Badge is an easy one. On the ribbon bar I'm guessing IC 2nd WWI... any ideas on the other? And on the button hole I'd originally thought it was a Spange but looks to me to be a newly awarded IC 2nd. Shoulder board: [attachmentid=55593] Lieutnant? Head with Hermann Meyer cap: [attachmentid=55594] Assuming this can help date this depending on when those caps came into use.

Hi Tom, Sorry it took me a bit. Been a rough few days as I've not gotten much sleep. Amazingly enough when I did the scan I noticed an E that I'd never seen before. It's really strange how many pieces I've had for ten or twenty years and only really see alot of details when I scan them. [attachmentid=55388] [attachmentid=55389] Still not sure if the other two marks are actually "marks" per se or just imperfections in the medal... air bubbles, etc. But sure would love to know the significance of the E. Hope these help. Dan

Hi Pat, That's my understanding re: the pin. I always thought it was original till I posted it here. Thank goodness we have GMIC where we can separate the wheat from the chaff. Dan

Hi Pat, Wow! That things got to weigh a ton! Never seen one like that... but actually in a way it's pretty neat. Thanks for posting. Dan

Hi Tom, WOW! Just as a knife collector I'd love a knife like that one in my collection... it's a beaut!!!! Thanks so much for posting that one. I'll now have to keep my eye out. Thanks, Dan

Hi all, I added this to the other posts (Thanks for posting that here Tom! ) so figured I'd plot it in over here too. Gives some good info on these great knives. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri Dan

The two smaller knives are called the karda and the chakmak. The karda is a small accessory blade used for many tasks. The chakmak is used to burnish the blade and it can also be used to start a fire with flint. The flint is sometimes carried in a pouch attached to the scabbard. Found this which gives some good info on the kukri: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri Hope this helps. Dan

Hi Paul, Haven't received yet but will check when they come in. Dan

Peter, Kevin... ya'll just made my day! ROFL! Was up till about 6 a.m. or thereabouts and had to be up early for work and this was just the pick-me-up I needed. Thankfully I won't be out that long today so I'm looking forward to some well earned sleep in just a few hours. Thanks guys! Dan

Hi Larry, I rather like the new look. The ribbon colors work well with the award itself and the combination is very pleasing to the eye. Many thanks for posting these. Sure be nice if some would turn up at a good price. At least one can always hope. Dan

Here's my only TR finial for the DAF: [attachmentid=55130] [attachmentid=55131] And my full post with additional pics: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7469&hl=finial Dan

Hi Tom, Really? I figured there had to be more... but this is the only one I'd ever seen. Got it as a toss in with a big trade deal I did years ago. Not sure if those are marks or just imperfections... but I'll be happy to give it my best shot. But I'll have to do it later today as all the computer equipment/scanner in the bunker is shut down. It's 5:33 a.m. here and I'm just finishing a few E's before heading to bed. Have to be up for work in the morning and with luck I'll be home before too long and will either try then or after I grab a quick nap to try and catch up. I've got a few more pieces to post but will try to do this first thing before I continue with that. Dan

Hi Ed, Way to go! If only things like that could be put on the web for widespread research and reference... or just sheer enjoyment for those of us who love history. Please pass along compliments on a job well done. Dan

Hi Christophe, Very glad to hear it and sounds like they have indeed done a great job. As long as they are remembered they are still with us. Dan

Hi Tony, Seems L/14's are well known fakes as confirmed by several members in my original Wound Badge collection post: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7654&hl= Luckily I don't have much in it or any of the other fakes or copies I have. Many were either gifts, part of bulk deals more or less as throw in's or were dirt cheap. Anyhow I hope by posting these (mine and those belonging to others) that we're able to help newer collectors who would otherwise stumble and lose a bundle. Thanks, Dan

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And without swords: [attachmentid=55118] [attachmentid=55119]

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Have had these in my KVK collection display case for ages. First with swords: [attachmentid=55114] [attachmentid=55115]

Okay, this one fooled me for a long time and seems I'm not the only one to fall for this type: [attachmentid=55111] [attachmentid=55112] [attachmentid=55113] Dan