Laurence Strong

Very nice banner Larry

Wonder if the dog got any HP Sauce to go with the Hamster Larry

Very nice looking picture Larry

Hello Very nice badge. What is a "shock" worker? When you want to add a picture to a reply, click on the "More Reply Options" and you will open a new page. On the bottom left hand side of the text box you will find the "Attach Files" option. Simply use it like you did for this post. :cheers; Larry

Hello Brian It is an "Eickhorn" made sword, according top the style of the makers mark it was made between 1933 and 1935. Here is a nice link for edged weapon makers marks http://www.germandressdaggers.com/maker%20marks.htm Larry

I am thinking it might be the Reiterabzeichen. Larry

Very nice grouping Thanks for sharing it larry

Very nice. I enjoy seeing the ingenuity people come up with when scratch building. Looking forward to more updates Larry

Thanks for the links Martin Larry

True, and as previously stated I also thought about that question. However upon further reflection a body can last for quite some time if the ground conditions (low to no oxygen, wet, acidic etc) are right. Not that it would be a pretty sight though. A good case in point would be the neolithic corpses pulled from peat bogs... Hello Martin Is that Kurt Knispel's Erkennungsmarke? Larry

Thought crossed my mind as well...... Larry

The remains of a German soldier regarded as the world’s greatest ever tank ace have been found in a grave the Czech Republic. http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/tiger-in-the-tank-historians-find-body-of-german-war-hero.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tiger-in-the-tank-historians-find-body-of-german-war-hero Larry

Sweet gun, only 1 kg lighter than the FN MAG GPMG though. Thought it might have been lighter....... Larry

Frank, that is a question I am very interested in, as my uncle (R.C.A.F.) has in his group a GVIR CD. When I got his service record it states that he was awarded the Efficency Medal in 1934 (He had some Militia service with the Queen's York Rangers before joining 110 Squadron, later 400 City of Toronto). My late aunt remembers him having a yellow and green ribbon, but the group is as he wore it (WM, CVSM, EIIR Corontation, CD). Nothing in his service record about the award being cancelled. There was another Bill Hamilton in the Squadron, but he was permanent R.C.A.F. His service records vary as to his Militia service - I would think that to have qualified in 1934 they must have counted his cadet service. I've been tempted to apply for a replacement, as my theory is that he got the ribbon but was never issued the medal. Michael Should have waited for the email notification............ Larry

I could be wrong here Micheal, however as the Efficency Medal was Superseded by Canadian Forces Decoration he would only be allowed to wear the CD.......Canadian regs do not allow wearing two medals except for a couple of exceptions....The Korean war comes to mind. Larry

That is awesome work Larry

Sweet pictures Thanks for sharing Larry

There has been numerous discussions on other forums that they are post war put togethers...... Larry

Very interesting. Thankjs to all for posting. Larry

Thank you, I really like the looks of them. Larry

Thanks Mike. I stopped by your table but you were gone somewhere. Larry

Here is the reverse, are the rubberized straps a kosher arrangement? Thanlks for looking Larry

I picked these up at the gunshow in Calgary today. I saw them last year and walked past but was to lazy to try and go back and hunt them down after doing the whole hall.

Hello david That is a sweet looking group. Please elaborate on the history behind this set. Sincerely Larry

This is very interesting, I read your other post on the "Evacuation of a strong point " with great interest. Looking forward to further instalments. Larry