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tlmbaran

Illinois

I enjoy US Military history, and have been collecting uniforms since I was a kid. My whole family are military Vets. I like antiques and vintage photos. I also enjoyI enjoy US Military history, and have been collecting uniforms since I was a kid. My whole family are military Vets. I like antiques and vintage photos. I also enjoy old time baseball, the Brooklyn Dodgers, & Chicago Cubs. I also like to collect Mitchell & Ness throwback baseball jerseys and hockey jerseys in my size. I have had my military collectibles on public display at the library, village hall, and have given several presentations at grammar schools about our brave Veterans, and let them hold and wear vintage military uniforms/helmets. I one day hope to open a museum. Donations are ALWAYS welcome!! (Read more)

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Nice WWI U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division photo - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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post WWI U.S. Army 2nd Division yard long photo 1925 - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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Pre WWI U.S. Navy Shore Patrol Cavalry??? RPPC - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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WWI U.S. Army Officer 1st Infantry division with "wound stripe" RPPC - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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RARE KOREAN WAR 7th Marines Battle flag~ tactical air control party (TACP) - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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more WWI U.S. Army Collar Discs from my uniform collection #3 - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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more WWI U.S. Army Collar Discs from my uniform collection #2 - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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more WWI U.S. Army Collar discs from my collection of uniforms #1 - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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WWI US Army Collar Disc Collection ~group #3 - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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WWI U.S. Army Collar Disc collection ~group 2 - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
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  1. Thanks Manikin!!
  2. Awesome information Mustangtony! Guy I purchased it from got it at an estate sale & knew nothing about it. Didn't even know it was Marine Corps. He was asking $50, I talked him down to $30....I have n...
  3. Thanks Mustangtony!
  4. Thanks Scott. That disc is on a nice Taylor made 3rd Inf. Div uniform with ribbon bar & shooting badge. Also came with a painted helmet! I would like to see those Regimental Colors!
  5. Thanks Scott- I searched BING for T.A.C.P. and attached the info to my listing. Based on what I found, and the WWII style E.G.A., I am leaning towards Korean War on this flag....
  6. Thanks for the info Chrisnp!
  7. Thanks Scott! Yes, Tank Corps are often faked, and Cavalry Machine Gun, Trench Mortar as well. Issued & worn collar discs should show wear, the treads on the screw post will show wear, and even a...
  8. Posted my collar disc collection! Enjoy
  9. Maybe I should post my collection of WWI collar discs....
  10. This could quite possibly be a Military School cadet, about 1920/1925 I would guess.....
  11. LOL.....Thanks Scott!
  12. QUESTION: Photos on my lap top show being right side up...when I download them to CW, they are sideways....annoying, and how do I fix???
  13. ****NICE*****
  14. Nice photo Scott. I Agree, 89th division. I have seen several variations of the 89th division WWI shoulder patch......here are a few http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=89th+division+patch+wwi&go=&...
  15. Thanks for that info Scott! These Viet Nam fatigues are REALLY becoming collectible! I do have a few sets in my collection. I remember back in the day me & my brother would pick these up at the surplu...
  16. Thanks, Scott!
  17. Thanks for all that GREAT information. Its amazing what came from this post card! And yes, I do believe its the same man, this is no doubt a boot camp photo of him, time period is correct for his age,...
  18. awesome!
  19. nice set up!
  20. Purple Heart IS very NICE!
  21. Yes, US Air Force late 1950s, early 1960s Officer cap.
  22. Soldier with the helmet-thats an early WWII photo, as the helmet liner is the early cardboard "fiber" liner.....
  23. Even though they are common in the collector market, it is still a nice piece, with a great story attached to your dad, and I thank him for his service. Keep this with his belongings, and tell his sto...
  24. Manikin- The Navy has both white & Blue uniforms...always have. Winter months they wear the Blue Uniform, summer months or in tropic areas, they wear the white....
  25. "Spruce up"....LOL
  26. Have not seen any posts from you in quite some time! I really enjoy your collections....Hope all is well!! Regards, Todd
  27. Blunderbuss2: it is the Fragil Island, Eniwetok Atoll. Somewhere in the Pacific.... Todd
  28. Thats a great link Scott...I would have missed that my self! Great find!
  29. Hems303-That is a very good question. Pre WWII the US ARMY ranks were thin. I was a Navy man my self, but if I had to guess, I would say that these are reservest, judging only on the hodge-podge field...
  30. Thanks for that Info!!
  31. How old was he when he went to bootcamp? He is missing the baby face & wet behind the ears look that most bootcamp photos of recruits have.... Thanks for serving!!
  32. Scott- GREAT photo! I must ask: WHERE did you find this? This would be one of my favorites!
  33. Thanks Scott. Being a Navy Vet, I can read both enlisted & officer rank of all branches of service. However, when it comes to Cadet rank, I am lost. I have looked at several old photos of MacArthur, a...
  34. yes, WWI enlisted mans collar insignia.....
  35. Thanks for that great info Scott! Still not a bad buy for $8 bucks! This is staying in my collection!
  36. Thanks Scott....I see these selling on various sites between $125 to $250 dollars.... Amber- what I did was GOOGLE search under "images" civil war Union General CDV...came up with a whole bunch. W...
  37. last photo has what looks to be a WWII German Officer in it...
  38. "the 'Ol Truckster" from Vacation!
  39. looks like several Civil War buttons, and a few WWI buttons as well....NICE!
  40. also, they way the pins appear to be just stuck on randomly, without being "squared away", leads me to believe that they are photographer's props....
  41. I have seen sailors with USMC badges (usually Corpsmen) but never Army badges/insignia unless it was prior service....(usually ribbons, and this was back when I was in the Navy)
  42. i love it! lucky you!!
  43. guy NOT wearing a hat/helmet looks like he is reading a text message from his smart phone!! LOL
  44. great item!!
  45. nice!!!
  46. Looks like 26th Infantry Division shoulder patch. Perhaps a better shot of the shoulder patch can help identify this photo...
  47. Thanks Scott & Chris!
  48. Looks to me like a WWI era US CAVALRY Officers Saddle......
  49. love that first photo!
  50. great photo.....
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OIF Kevlar Helmet Trench Art Tankard with Spiked Helmet 1830s Fotherby Wakefield Shotgun-want to know more about it! 1920s Scenes from a US Army Base Civil War Tin Type WWI Sapper Trench Saw Interesting pair of Spanish American War Medical Personnel WWI Regular, National Guard and National Army Collar Disks WW1 US Occupation trooper on horseback WWII Football Programs If all else fails My unknown, beautiful table lamp Fort George Wright Photos, near Spokane, Washington...1920s US Army troops with Maxim M1904 Machine gun Confederate Belt Buckle Mid 1920s People Photos Oglala Sioux CDV WW1 era Army Pilot with wings

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Unique Advertising Vehicle Freundlich 1940s Wac doll 15 inches all original with label WW2 CBI Theater souvenir ring Troopers cleaning their Rifles Antique Lamp...of unknown origin Canadian @ Fort George Wright Button and Cap Enlargement Civil War redeemed slave child CDV WW2 AAC female Lieutenant Fort George Wright, near Spokane, Washington, 1920s.... WW1 Canadian Expeditionary Forces ID wrist bracelet Early 20th century US troopers armed with 45-70 Trapdoors Large WW1 Patriotic Painting oil on canvas Original Desert Storm/Gulf War Boonie Hat US Military 1954 army jacket from our family Model 1904 McClellan Saddle WWII Rail Road Eagle antique fixed blade knives One Old Quilt