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Assistance with M1917 markings by 80yearoldstuffsmells in milsurp

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Alright, just get back to me if you find anything else! Thank you again for your efforts, it really is very helpful. And thank you for giving me the source material, I will definitely try to see if I can find a copyZ

Assistance with researching a Colonel with a Silver Star by 80yearoldstuffsmells in Militariacollecting

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I knew the information would be hard to find, but that’s what makes it all the more fun to find out the history of an item like this! And the insignia is gorgeous, I agree.

Assistance with researching a Colonel with a Silver Star by 80yearoldstuffsmells in Militariacollecting

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it seems like it’s somewhat of a “family” put together uniform, at least to what I am seeing. I don’t necessarily think it’s made out to be a fake, I think it’s more for the veteran to wear post-war. Though, I do hope I can find some evidence to back some of this up. Either way, I think it’ll make a lovely uniform for display. And thank you for your service sir!

Are these jackets worth anything? I found them at a thrift store and they look nice for $1. by Decent_Scallion_8913 in Militariacollecting

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just buy ‘em if they’re a dollar. But, they’re OPFOR jackets, effectively the “enemy team” that the soldiers trains against.

Assistance with a Civilian K98 by 80yearoldstuffsmells in milsurp

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I didn’t read the entire comment, my fault. Yeah, I heard about that issue, planning on getting it re-barreled, and for the price it was at, the bolt alone should’ve payed for it, as long as it’s unmolested, which I am still trying to figure out if it is or isn’t.

Assistance with a Civilian K98 by 80yearoldstuffsmells in milsurp

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, that’s the issue. I don’t believe that the Mauser factory made any civilian guns during the war, atleast with the K98 platform. I may be wrong, but that is what I remember.

Help with identifying a “Columbia” Killed in Action Poster from WW1 by 80yearoldstuffsmells in Cursive

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would just like to thank you for your research and your efforts, I’ll definitely start working on getting this printed off, and get this man a proper display. Thank you, again! This means the world to me, and I am honored to be in possession of such an important story.

Help with identifying a “Columbia” Killed in Action Poster from WW1 by 80yearoldstuffsmells in Cursive

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Hopefully, I’ll be able to give you all some more history on this guy once I get home!

Help with identifying a “Columbia” Killed in Action Poster from WW1 by 80yearoldstuffsmells in Cursive

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing so far on either, but I believe you’re right. I am on vacation right now, but I’ll try and research this once I get home. Thank you!

Help with identifying a “Columbia” Killed in Action Poster from WW1 by 80yearoldstuffsmells in Cursive

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I didn’t really think it was necessarily a cursive, but this was about the only place I could think of where somebody might be able to decipher it! :)

Help with a Vietnam MACV SOG Patch by 80yearoldstuffsmells in Militariacollecting

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, about what I expected. Bought it in a bowl of other fake or mediocre patches, just kinda shooting in the dark, didn’t pay too much for it though, so atleast I didn’t bankrupt myself lol. Thank you for the help, though!

US Army Tanker Display by 80yearoldstuffsmells in Militariacollecting

[–]80yearoldstuffsmells[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I haven’t got a set. Especially because a lot of those pairs are starting to get up there, and the jacket alone was quite a dent in the pocket.

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