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And the bigger of the two:

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Any additional info on these would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks,

Dan

Hi all,

Here's a couple of WWI shell's brought back by local vets and in our museum's collection ever since.

First the smaller of the two:

Hi all,

First off, I have to once again thank Tom Y. for generously donating a ribbon for our museum's 2nd class. Ever since it was bought back as a souvenir from WWI it's sat bare and lonely. No one there even realized it was missing a ribbon. Needless to say I think she looks much better now, all dressed up and everyone there the day I presented it fell in love with it.

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There are no maker's marks that I could detect. But of course any additional information would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks,

Dan

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And a gasmask with cannister:

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Here's an enlisted man's cap which seems to be very complete and in excellent condition.

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Hi all,

These are in our local museum collection:

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Hi all,

These are also in our local museum collection... a doughboy helmet and gasmask.

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I hope to add more pieces of U.S. militaria in our holdings over time, including not only WWI but also WWII, Korea, etc.

Dan

Hi all,

Here's a piece from our local museum collection... a North Dakota National Guard 6 Year Faithful Service medal in it's original box.

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Dan

Hi all,

I hope to get more shots of this little book at some point after I get a scanner. But I wanted to post these in the hopes that someone could translate. I'm hoping it's the name of the original owner

As soon as I can do scans I'll try to see about borrowing the book for a day or so and doing scans. But just in going through it that day it showed combat with small arms, bayonets, swords as well as what appeared to be training for Kendo.

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Again this is just a very small portion of their collection of militaria, much of it U.S. but as you've seen some excellent German items as well. They also have some WWII items and some earlier pieces.

I do hope some of you will someday be able to come for a visit and take a tour. I think you'd enjoy it. We'd love to have you.

Thanks,

Dan

We're hoping to redo the case soon and add another so things won't be quite so crowed. Would love to redo some of the labels, adding whatever information can be gathered on each item. How I'd love to have each and every one of you come and take a tour and help to sort it all out.

Well, I saved what I think is the best for last. An Imperial German regimental pipe which looks to me to be extremely complete and in excellent condition. Any info on this would be deeeeeeply appreciated.

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Again... although not German, here's a North Dakota National Guard Long Service medal...

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And the display in the case...

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And a bigger shell...

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A small shell...

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And speaking of gasmasks...

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And although not German, here's a doughboy helmet... I believe it belonged to Sgt. Putnam.

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And his gasmask.

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And here's a stahlhelm while we're on the subject of headgear.

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It still has part of the original liner material as well as a capture tag. The info on the man who captured it is written on the top and the tag is from the medal unit to which he was assigned showing that one of the officers had approved this as a war trophy.

Hi all,

Took these a week or so ago and finally have the time to pop them on. This is just a part of the militaria that is at our local musuem and an extremely small part of the entire collection overall. Very interesting place.

On the militaria they know very little. I've been trying to help correct that but some items are outside my area of expertise... or things I only know enough about to be dangerous. So any comments would be most welcome.

Enjoy!

First off is an IC 2nd class. Until I went over to take these pictures it had sat for a ton of years with no ribbon. Many thanks to Tom Y. for being kind enough to donate a length of ribbon for it. Now she's all dressed up and showing off!

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There are no maker's marks that I can find. I just know she looks a whole lot better in all her finery. Thanks Tom!!!!

Next, an Imperial German enlisted man's cap.

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It's in terrific shape and appears to be complete.

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Hi Dan

I agree, and I do like this small group a lot. It's just that so many others seem to prefer the pristine single pieces to the documented-but-war-weary groups. I got tired of discussing that point. I'd just rather let others make up their minds about these, rather than me saying "Here's a wonderful group ...". Heck, they're going to anyway, and I don't enjoy that particular discussion.

<<Are you going to research?>>

No. This isn't in one of my particular interests. It's one of several (or maybe more than several) that I bought for re-sell to support my own habit. I need to pay for the ones that I bought to keep.

Oh I totally agree!!!! I mean, minty perfect pieces certainly have their place. It's the same thing as in numismatics. Some collectors love pieces as near to perfect as possible. And as far as owning them as works of art... no problem.

But to me, I want to collect militaria for the "history" which means I want and love pieces that have "been there and done that". The kind that we say "Oh if only that one could talk!" To me, it's the stuff dreams are made of. Something that likely sat in a drawer, probably in a box or case and was hard (if ever) used just doesn't really do much for me. It's seen squat. It's "been" in a drawer collecting dust.

I want to hold it in my hands and positively "feel" the history dripping off of it. They have vibes and to me it's probably one of the closest things we have to time travel.

So I'm right there with you on this point. I think it's a terrific group... it's got that salty look... it's got the info and the photo of the recipient. And I'd like to think it would be a good candidate for research, as again, I'm not necessarily looking for a super hero type. I think any history is great. If it wasn't a bit pricey to do so I'd research every single numbered piece I have... regardless of it's history... just to "know" who it was awarded to and for what.

To me, that's what historians do. That's what we live for. And that's what we thrive on.

99.99999% of my TR stuff cannot ever be researched for it's original owner. That's one thing I love about Soviet stuff and I can only hope we'll be able to one day do the same for Bulgarian and other Warsaw Pact material with serial numbers.

Oh, I haven't forgotten... I owe you a PM... just been up to my ears. But things are easing up so hoping to get with you on that soon.

Thanks!

Dan

Fewer posts these days, it seems like. Graduations and vacations, I suppose.

This is a modest group by some standards. Unless, of course, you actually had to do whatever it was that he did to earn these. Then it might not seem quite so modest.

The documents are weak. One is split. Two of the ribbons are likely replacements. Still, I like it.

Enjoy.

Hi Chuck,

I don't know... I think it's a beautiful group with honest wear. It's been there and done that which are the best pieces IMHOP.

Let's put it this way... I'd love to have a similar group.

Hopefully some day.

Great set! Are you going to research?

Dan

Hi all,

In addition to what Rick had stated in post #5, I just heard back from Robert McDivitt and here's what he had to say:

"I was not able to identify the recipient of Goldene

Ehrenzeichen Nr. 71889. However, I do have

information about other numbers that bracket 71889.

Based on that information, I am able to say that the

recipient joined the NSDAP on 12.12.1927 and resided

in Gau Sued-Hannover-Bruanschweig or joined on

13.12.1927 and resided in the Ruhr region (maybe Gau

Duesseldorf or Gau Essen)."

So at least that add's a bit of info to it.

Also, as much as I hate to do so, I've reached a point where I think I'm going to let it go. Not that I don't love it but I've really moved away from TR for the most part and am not only looking to get a collector car in the not too distant future (I hope) but also get a few more nice Soviet pieces if I can manage it.

So if anyone is interested please let me know. I'm getting ready to post it in the for sale section in just a bit.

Thanks,

Dan

Yep, maybe we are lucky Although there must be thousands of these out there I have a few on file, maybe we should start a thread?

Gerd

Hey, I'm game! I'd actually found another which had been posted but doesn't have the enamel/paint on it and is obviously not the one. But in a black and white photo I can see where the ribbon/hanger would catch the eye:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2751&hl=guards

It's in post #7.

Needless to say... the games afoot!

Dan

Thanks, Dan Still not the right one, i fear, but keep them coming

all the best,

Gerd

Hi Gerd,

We'll definitely keep trying. Now let's see... 2 down... 999,998 to go!

I'm sure we'll hit on it sooner or later.

Dan

Here is the photo of the former owner Ivan Semenovich Muhkin, wearing all his awards above. He wears another commemorative badge. Can someone recognize it?:

Hi Gerd,

Here's another try on this one:

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The Vet in the center... below the Red Star and to the right of the 25th Anniversary of WWII.

Found this on Ebay as one of the photos in a book:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Heroes-of-Soviet-Union...1QQcmdZViewItem

No idea if it's the one... but looks close. Figured it can't hurt to try.

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.

Dan