Kev in Deva

David Lee "Tex" Hill ® stands with Nadezhda Popova. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20071012/twl...-672dc0e_1.html Reuters - 2 hours 5 minutes ago SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - David Lee "Tex" Hill, who flew with the Flying Tigers in China during World War Two and was said to be the inspiration for John Wayne's character in a 1942 movie about the squadron, died at his San Antonio home on Thursday at the age of 92, his family said. He was a Naval aviator who in 1941 joined what was officially known as the American Volunteer Group, a mercenary squad recruited to help defend China against Japan. The Flying Tigers had a fearsome shark's mouth painted on the front of their single-engine fighter planes and gained much publicity for their success against the Japanese early in the war, when good news about the Allied forces was rare. The squadron, which was led by Gen. Claire Chennault, became part of the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942. Hill was credited with downing 18 enemy planes, making him one of the top combat aces of the Pacific theatre. Wayne made "Flying Tigers" in 1942, but did not meet Hill until several years after the war. He told Hill he based his movie character on him, and they became lifelong friends. Hill was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and other decorations from the U.S., Chinese and British governments for his war service. The son of missionaries, Hill was born in Korea in 1915 and moved to Texas in 1921 when his father was appointed pastor at a San Antonio church. END OF ARTICLE. May He Rest In Peace. Kevin in Deva,

I am surprised its even on Ebay seeing their ban on third reich Items Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Alexandre, I, too am having the same problem as "Carol I", the picture is just to small, also there is what appears to be some glare or distortion caused by the glass itself, the top row appears to be there twice. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Anatoly13 Can you post a picture of the reverse as well, please?? Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gents, Can anybody shed any light on the above?? found in the estate effects of a an American Gent, the owner stated the following by email to me: Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents, The one pictured above looks to be made out of a British / Commonwealth Rifle Sling!!!! With regard "Hate Belts" I cant imagine them being worn in the Trenches as I can well imagine the reaction from the enemy if captured wearing one. It is very possible these objects fall into the same catagory as "Trench Art" 85% + being fabricated miles to the rear away from the Trenches and even immediate Post War. My tuppence worth Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Rick there seems to be slight traces of silver gilt on the zink on nesredep piece. Here is mine for comparasion, as can be seen the ribbon Ose fixing point is differant. Kevin in Deva

Hallo Noor, Congratulations on obtaining such a beautiful bar Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Graham Not going to far "Off Topic" with regards the medal I posted at the start of the thread, I would imagine the most simple reason it is classed as "cost" prohibative, as compared to the Bosnian scenario, would be that there is probably a better chance to get a D.N.A. match between the unfortunate victims in Bosnia, due to the availability of living relatives to give comparason samples to match to the victims D.N.A., and the relatively short timescale involved in the burial period as well, of course a lot depends on if the D.N.A. samples have suffered any contamination or degradation depending upon the area and conditions they were buried in. Whereas the D.N.A. from W.W.1 era bodies still being recoveded from the ground, after so many years scince W.W.1 ended with degradation of the D.N.A. samples are extremely small, also the living gene pool of family members, due to time would have suffered reducement as well. Making positive identification extremely hard. Kevin in Deva.

The Rear. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents, Recently I was shown this piece, As far as I can tell it has to do with Venice, and Wounded or Mutilated veterans, any more information would be appreciated, it measures approxamatly 3,5 cms across. Kevin in Deva.

Rear. As is the case with many Romanian Medals found without the ribbon I believe the ribbon was the same for all 3 classes. Kevin in Deva

Here is the Silver version, that belongs to a Romanian friend. Front. Made by "Resch" of Bucharest. Kevin in Deva

The Rear.The badge is about 2cm X 2cm. and possibly in Silver. Maker Marked: Huguenin. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents, at the local Hobby Club meeting in Deva on Friday 5th October one of the members had a book full of pins and insignia to football clubs, transportation,fishing & hunting etc.. etc. Amongst them was this one, the stance alone of the "figure" put me in mind of military. Kevin in Deva.

Defys comment Kevin in Deva

Hallo Rick with regards number 7 it could very well be for a WW2 Rumanian Aeronautical award, but could I suggest another possibility, Italian Cross of Valour / Military Merit WW2 version or would that be stretching the bounds of incredibility too far?? Kevin in Deva

Hallo raul, welcome to G.M.I.C. and please do post your tinnies, they sound very interesting, but, a picture is worth a thousand words. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents, a Romanian friend of mine showed me this badge he picked up and I am trying to verify if its a Soviet military issue piece or a commemorative piece. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Rick, I don't know if Gunzenhausen is like Reichtershoffen which opperates a strict NO CAMERA OR FILMING allowed policy!!! Kevin in Deva

Hallo David I believe the Skull and Crossbones had a connection to Prussian Cavalry Regiments, notably the Prussian 1st and 2nd Bodyguard Hussars, and the 1. Leib-Husaren Regiment. The 2nd Lieb-Husaren Regiment. And also by the Brunswick Infantry Regiment 92 and the Brunswick Hussar Regiment 17. The difference being ( and I stand to be corrected if wrong) is the first units mentioned had the bones behind the skull, and the latter beneath the skull. Kevin in Deva.

Hi Troy can you post a picture of the rears? of the tinnies. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo rast On the plaque with the name Wyschaetestrasse 2, does Allerheiligennacht 1914 reffer to the day of what we call "All Souls Night" (Commemoration for the Dead) ??? Please excuse my ignorance of traditional religious holy days in Germany. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Daniel, thanks for the link showing the 3 sizes including the ones in my collection it saves me having to post pictures twice Kevin in Deva

If you care to read what I wrote, you will see I never said it was awarded in 3 sizes only that there are 3 sizes. There was the normal / large size, then the smaller "prinzen" followed by the miniture one. I will post pictures shortly of the large and small, I do not have the "Prinzen". Kevin in Deva.