Chris Liontas

very nice to see an actual log book. I love it when these come out!

Gloria Steinem??? Seriously??? I'm trying to figure out what exactly this "honor" is supposed to honor. The write up in Wiki says: "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors". So basically we can give it for any reason at any time. Is that supposed to be prestigious?

Ok I have to ask, who is the traveling museum?? I must know

I'll second that Neat!!! I've never heard making dentures sound so heroic!!

Amazing that things like this are still found. Thank you for the post.

Now that is neat!!! An original engraved badge. Love to see things like this. You never see originals it seems!!

Amazing uniforms!! Are they named??

Oh I think we all love it, but how to find it; that is the question. I've never seen many items like this before outside of a book!

He should lose it. I dont care if "everyone" does it...he got caught; that makes a difference

I saw this today looking for Verlag Militaria's book on Freddrick the Great. I dont collect the IC anymore, but I am ordering one. This book looks to be fantastic, and if it is anything like the other Verlag books I have, it will not dissapoint. The photos and the information on contractors/subcontractors will be amazing to have. Whoever gets it first needs to post their opinions!!

Ok explain for us common people!!

Wow!! I am really looking forward to seeing this group!! Thank you so much for shareing it

that photo is amazing, as are all these badges. I wish I had something to contribute, but I dont have anything German aviation specific right now. These pieces are wonderful.

very nice addition Scott!!

I'd like that attic too!!! All I ever find is Black Widow Spiders!! It is so nice to see a real one of these, thank you for posting it!

To me it has to be this rifle. The Kentucky/Penn Long rifle. To me, nothing other than the Colt six shooter and the Winchester define America like this rifle does.

Nice restoration!!

WOW!!! Chris the stuff you find is amazing!! Any idea what unit occupied the area, or what the combat operations were where you found it??

Honestly........I still kind of think it looks cool. I'd definately have wanted one twenty years ago

Very nice Scott. You dont see ones like this too often.

The Second one is Father Bernard Schmidt from the 299th ID. You did a great job colorizing that one!! Only one thing was different on his original tunic in that is collar tabs were field grey backed rather than violet. Otherwise that is a GREAT colorization. Here is the tunic to compare

Nice Chris!!! Beautiful uniform!! I didnt realize this style was worn until the end of the war. News to me.

Hi guys!! It is coming I promise!! I posted this, wrote up a draft to post, then......well lets say I am easily distracted. Work has been killer, and I forgot about this thread. Will post it this weekend I promise. "ragged bit of canvas???" You wound me sir!! That would be like calling your Jager uniforms a "moldy dishrag" Here's a bad preview. ragged bit of canvas.....lol

I thought this might be a great place to share aviation collectable from the First World War. Aviation was one of the true firsts in World War I, and it is amazing to see how the aircraft and technology changed from 1916 to 1918. I know there are several of us that collect aviation related articles, if you have anything to share please do.