Riley1965 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Hello All,First, I'm okay. I've had a set back due to two falls while transferring in/out of the wheelchair. But, overall I'm okay. This thread is dedicated to the generousity of Chuck. He told me that he had a couple of goodies for me to help with my recovery from the surgery. His idea of a couple was a box full of ODMs, badges, pins and documents. There are a lot to scan. So, I'll post them as I scan them. MANY THANKS CHUCK!!! It DEFINATELY helps my recovery!!!First up...an OPW, 1st Class s/n 1262112 with award book. Doc
Paul R Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I am glad to hear that you are doing a bit better! This is a great documented grouping. I do not see the 1985 documents too frequently!
Ulsterman Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Wow! Sweet get well present!! :jumping: Chuck gets my Gentleman of the Year vote!!
Riley1965 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 Next... Miner's Sports Club membership stick pin and a 1951 and a 1952-1956 membership book. Doc
Paul R Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I have never seen this award before!! Most likely, he was a WW2 vet as well, with a medal set floating around!
Riley1965 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 The 1952-1956 Miner's Sports Club Membership book Doc
Riley1965 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 :jumping: More badges from Chuck. I can't remember the name for these. :beer:
Riley1965 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 More Badges that I can't remember the names
Riley1965 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 More badges that my mind is forgetting the names. Doc
Riley1965 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 Finally, for today because this is only the tip of the iceberg... 50 year member of the communist party and a Guardia badge. Doc
Riley1965 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Posted June 20, 2008 :jumping: More badges from Chuck!!! I think that some of these are Russian. Any help identifying them would be appreciated. Doc
Ed_Haynes Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Good for Chuck, and really good for you, Mike. We look forward to seeing you back in the game. Amazing how new toys can make you feel better? You've been missed, mate!
Riley1965 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Posted June 20, 2008 And last, for now. There are over 100 pins and badges...NO JOKE!!! I can't Thank Chuck enough!!! :beer:
buellmeister Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Doc, Good to hear that you are feeling better. I couldn't have thought of a better means to have one's spirits lifted with a nice goodie basket of militaria! That is a very generous gift and it's good to know that you have such a friend who care's about your well being! God Speed to a full recovery Doc!Regards,Joel
Riley1965 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) Good for Chuck, and really good for you, Mike. We look forward to seeing you back in the game. Amazing how new toys can make you feel better? You've been missed, mate!Thanks Ed & Joel!!! I'm getting there. I've had a setback from two falls since I've been home. My Doctor almost put me back in the hospital. I just have to take things slower and remember that I don't have the same control that I had before the surgery. Doc Edited June 20, 2008 by Riley1965
Guest Rick Research Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 The two miners sport books (talk about OBSCURE ! ) are both made out to Karl Gregorievich Arakelov, born in 1927.Post #9 is a graduation badge from late 1950s for schools for commissioning LieutenantsPosts 10-12-- M1966 1st class navigator (bombardier) and M1961 combined arms specialists-- full set Master, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Classes.PARTICULARLY nice color enamel on the WW2 Guards badge. Who made it? If the screw disk is original to the badge it may be maker marked.
Chuck In Oregon Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Thank you, Doc and others, for the kind words. It all makes me feel a little funny. I hadn't intended to say anything but to remain silent now wouldn't feel right. I'll just say this: It didn't feel like enough.Best wishes for an optimal recovery. Better days ahead.As for Gentleman of the Year ... is there a sash involved? Does it come in 3X?God bless all here.Chuck
joe campbell Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 how COOL is this whole thread!!!!????!!!this is why we've passed 250K.this is why this is the place to be,whether it's prussian, russian, tahitian,or antarctican.Doc: keep on truckin'!Chuck: the sentiments you express and theactions you make often have a way of comingback to you (Karmic Christianity?)thanks for making my day!joe
JimZ Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 :beer: to a recovery from your recent falls. Do take care Mike!!Kudos to Chuck for his thoughts! A near extinct breed of gentleman!!Jim PS - keep em pics coming Mike!
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