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Chrisnp

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Militaria collector; US, European and Japanese from 1861-1919, with an ephasis on WWI and a particular interest in the WWI Interallied Victory Medal series. I’m aMilitaria collector; US, European and Japanese from 1861-1919, with an ephasis on WWI and a particular interest in the WWI Interallied Victory Medal series. I’m a retired Army Warrant Officer with a lifelong interest in the lives of soldiers of the past, and the items they used and wore. I’ve been collecting militaria for about 40 years now, and enjoy sharing what I’ve learned as well as continuing to learn from others. (Read more)

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Fight for the Standard and Ayer's Pills - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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Ashtray from CPO's mess - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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WWI Regular, National Guard and National Army Collar Disks - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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WWI Collar Disks and Regimental Affiliation - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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WWII era M2 Flare Pistol - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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Doughboy - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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Relic 1871 Spanish Rolling Block Bayonet - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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Relic French Napoleonic cavalry officer’s sword - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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French Model 1915 Helmet for Colonial Troop - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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Christmas with the 79th Division in a France at peace, 1918 - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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  1. It's ANZAC Day again, and I just want to wish our friends Down Under my thanks and wishes for a safe and thoughtful holiday, and most of all, peace.
  2. I have an old gun publication some place around here (Gun World? Gun Magazine?), and love to look at the surplus gun prices. It makes me want to go back in time - that is until I remember what the t...
  3. Hey, I think I have proof of your Krag in action! http://s440.photobucket.com/user/Chrisply/media/tumblr_me4l1tdCY11rwjpnyo1_500.jpg.html?#/user/Chrisply/media/tumblr_me4l1tdCY11rwjpnyo1_500.jpg.ht...
  4. Handy item to have around the house!
  5. Scott, I bow to your better knowledge of this era. I am aware of the late Indian Wars 5-button coat (I have one in my collection) and understood the 4 button sack coats were appropriate to the Civi...
  6. Yes Blunder, there are a few odd things in the photo. The reflection seems to be off of the black paint, but there seems to be a strong light source, so that might be an answer. Weird about the “loa...
  7. My first thought was holy water sprinkler! That's far from my area of knowledge though.
  8. As a non-Canadian and non-Australian, I’ve always thought of Vimy Ridge the way I do about Gallipoli. Not in terms of size or strategy or tactics, but in terms of meaning to their respective nations. ...
  9. Oh, and thanks Poop, mrmajestic1, tlmbaran, petey, officialfuel, blunderbuss2, kerry10456, Manikin, mustangtony, scottvez and ttomtucker for the loves.
  10. Thanks Poop
  11. More precisely, 1873 to 1900. After the death of Queen Victoria, the design of the crown was changed.
  12. Sounds like your father had quite a career and I can sense your pride in him. It also sounds like you had quite a diverse upbringing as what we Yanks call an "Army Brat." Thanks for sharing!
  13. Thanks for the love, lovedecanters, and a belated thanks to BELLIN68 and miKKoChristmas11.
  14. Which regiment, lovedecanters? I've always had a special fondness for the light infantry. There were many units and whole armies that prided themselves in the "Spirit of the Bayonet." From what I’...
  15. Blunder, I don't want to turn things negative either. I enjoy your posts, and hope you feel the same about mine. As you say, we were not there and even the first hand accounts can be questioned with...
  16. Yep, now that I consider it, I can understand that feeling. I guess I could laugh because it happened far away and long ago (both the battle and the ad). I'd probably think a whole lot less of it if...
  17. Is there a serial number on the spine near the hilt? That number can be researched with the Wilkinson Company to determine date of manufacture and details of sale. http://www.armsresearch.co.uk/W...
  18. Russia and Austria-Hungary both had double headed eagles prior to the end of WWI. Additionally, there was a British regiment that used the Austian double headed eagle until the start of WWI - However...
  19. I found an online source that thinks this is State Conservation Service, But I think I'm correct that it's soil, not state.
  20. Cogged wheel & Shield – Army Service Corps. You can find this in a few different references. MP – This one is non-regulation, but authentic as described in Emerson’s “Encyclopedia of United State...
  21. Mass CC. – Likely Clark College of Worchester Mass. “The Collar Disc Story” by Albert Scripio lists this same disc under “School Devices” American Legion - No, that’s the insignia of the Veteran...
  22. Love the multiple wristwatches on the searching soviet!
  23. Sorry Scott - I must have been writing my post as you were posting yours.
  24. One of my references says Horstmann Bros & Allien buttons are 1852-1877. Buttonista may have better info.
  25. Hello, and sorry to have missed your post until now. The 28th Division is entitled to clasps for Champaigne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne and the defensive sector. You would need to ...
  26. I was thinking that's a possibility too, or a quasi-military organization like the Civilian Military Training Corps. Then I'd be wrong about the left disk, but I'm pretty sure about the jacket being ...
  27. I'd love to see them. I do have others, but I ran out of time back when I was posting these.
  28. The cut of the pockets indicates he is wearing the US Model 1918 Jacket. If he were wearing a Canadian or British jacket, I would expect patch pockets with pleats, and the pocket flaps to be less cur...
  29. Just an opinion, as I’m not sure of Canadian practices regarding regimental flags. I think that if this were a regular regimental flag, it would have the individual battle honors but not the war show...
  30. I agree with Scott about the dating. The earliest usage of “National Guard” by a militia that I can find was 1825, but many of them started using the term toward the end of the 19th century, well aft...
  31. Also notice the retro formica pattern on the table. My mother's house is nicely furnished in "mid-century modern." Of course she had the same furnishings twenty years ago, but back then they were ju...
  32. I would quess "E_R" would stand for Edward Rex, either Edward VII (1901-1910) or Edward VIII (1936).
  33. Note the German markings on the ricasso. Also the Type 30 didn't have a ball finial at the end of the quillion.
  34. I would also recommend "Attacks." I have a copy here at home and it's quite readable and insightful.
  35. Thanks Scott. I love images that send me back to my reference books.
  36. Congrats, mich
  37. Amber, Two officers were big proponents of tank warfare at the opening of WWI. The brash, agressive one was chosen to command our tanks in battle in France. The one who was good at logistics and admi...
  38. British army issue blankets of the period were generally grey, but this does not preclude your blanket from being used in the trenches in 1915: http://www.britishpathe.com/video/blankets-for-the-...
  39. The collars on the uniforms looked pre-WWI, so I did a bit of research, and I think these might be the 1907 jackets which were phased out well before WWI. That brings the photo closer to the issue per...
  40. The lack of collar discs - or any other insignia besides the badges - caught my attention too. I notice the hat cords are a light and dark color, twisted, with light color acorns. That may be a clue...
  41. Creepy considering it was no game on the other sides of the oceans.
  42. Nice grouping!
  43. I think there is a shadow over the front edge of the patch, and that it is actually circular shaped. If I’m right about that, then I think it’s the patch of the 89th Division. Chris
  44. Perhaps we could write down where it came from and loan it to our district post for display.
  45. The problem is our post has limited space in the trophy case, and several years ago our finances forced us to lease our building out to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The Eagles have been good tenant...
  46. Well! I haven’t seen one of these before, but I think I can tell you a little. “ Chemins De Fer” means it’s a French Railways button. I’m guessing “EST” may be for “Gare de l'Est” (East Station) ...
  47. I've noticed out friends in Britain have been calling these “trophy belts” rather than “hate belts.” I kind of like that phrase better since most belts include the insignia of their own side’s regime...
  48. Very Nice!
  49. I have not been buying militaria to sell, but I have been using the down economy to upgrade pieces in my collection and purchasing entire lots just to get one or two items I was particularly intereste...
  50. We all know it's true about the economy. Fortunately I can afford to wait things out. I've got a bunch of things I'm just sitting on now, waiting for things to get better.
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Harpers Ferry musket WWII British Expeditionary Force Christmas Card WWII Russian Mortar Confederate Arms WWI Original Prints on Silk: Earl Kitchener - 1 of 2 1897 Pattern British Infantry Officers Sword more WWI U.S. Army Collar Discs from my uniform collection #3 more WWI U.S. Army Collar discs from my collection of uniforms #1 WWI US Army Collar Disc Collection ~group #3 WWI U.S. Army Collar Disc collection ~group 2 WWI U.S. Army Collar Disc collection ~group "A" Canadian @ Fort George Wright Button and Cap Enlargement korean war souvenir Original Sheet Metal British Army Recruitnent Sign Fort George Wright, near Spokane, Washington, 1920s.... Early 20th century US troopers armed with 45-70 Trapdoors Blackout Game for Bellin! Trench Art Canteens through the years

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German WWII stamps found in a stamp album WWII Couple French Officers Sword. I think, circa 1830 German Officers Boot? Stereoview of Cavalrymen fighting from trenches Stereoview of mess on the docks of Fortress Monroe Stereoview of 20th Kansas soldiers 1898 MUSTERING PAPERS Cross of Honor, aka Hindenburg Cross. German WWI service award from 1930's American M1917 1864 Amoskeag Civil War Rifle Photo old Viet nam era Cavalry Scouts vehicle antenna guidon flag??? WW 1- WW2 Bayonet Cabinet card of 16th Infantry soldier in dress uniform Brunswick (?) sword bayonets possibly 1837-1847 Vintage Winchester Signal Cannon Old Cap and ball pistol