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  1. Huntzman

    Huntzman Member

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    Hi Everyone

    Just thought I would put my first post here and say a little about myself.

    I've been collecting civilian law enforcement insignia since 1985. In 2007 I started collecting WWII German items. About a year ago I began researching my uncle's military career. As a result I became interested in US Military insignia.

    I've been a long time member of Wehrmacht Awards, but have been looking for an active WWII US Military Forum.

    Andrew
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  2. Biak

    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    Welcome to the WW2f Huntzman,
    Look forward to reading your posts and seeing some of your collection. Where abouts in Central Ill? I'm from outside Peoria. Recently moved to God's Country (Northern Minesota).
     
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  3. Skipper

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    Welcome to this fine forum Huntzman, you'll certainly like our militaria section
     
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    Welcome! You've found the right place.
     
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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Welcome Huntzman.
     
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    Welcome......from Northern Illinois!
    Good to have you here.
     
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  7. Huntzman

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    Thanks to all who welcomed me. I appreciate it very much.

    As I said, I am new to the whole US Military collecting realm. To date the only prior interest has been in US Navy SEAL insignia and NIS / NCIS items.

    The research into my uncle's career has been helping me to understand things a lot better, but I feel like a babe in the woods when it comes to collecting it all.

    My focus is going to be on recreating my uncles uniform (at least the jacket & hat) for a display, along with his various rank insignia and medals.

    Most likely this will be like the usual collecting bug, and I will branch off to collecting medals in general with a primary focus on Army and Navy ones.

    BIAK: I'm from just south of Springfield....... I'm a transplant from NYC !!!

    Andrew
     
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  8. Biak

    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    New York City !!? Quite the cultural shock I'd imagine. You'll get some excellent tips and help for your collecting by a few of the 'best in the business' on here.
     
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  9. Huntzman

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    Eh, maybe just a little :eek:

    Actually it's like heaven on earth. I know there are a lot of gripes about Illinois, but try living in NY for a couple of years and this place will look like Shangra-La !!

    I'd love to hook up with some folks here and get some input. Like everything else, it's all about learning.
     
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  10. Biak

    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    No worries there, plenty of good rogues will be along to help ya' out.
     
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  11. Huntzman

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    Biak

    I hope so, I know I could certainly use the help !!!

    For those interested, here are some links to see my Military Collections:

    US Military: US Navy

    German Military: WWII

    I offer these links with this caveat, I am woefully outdated. We just recently finished moving and doing home renovations on our last house to sell it. So not everything is listed yet.

    Andrew
     
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    Welcome to the forums Huntzman, looking forward to your contributions.
     
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  13. Huntzman

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    Thank you very much Karma, I am looking forward to my time here.

     
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    Howdy and welcome to the forum. Glad to have you with us. Happy Posting!
     
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    Welcome to WWII Forums, have an informative time Happy posting.
     
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    More like mosquito country. Yikes. :lol:

    Welcome Huntzman. Wie geht es ihnen? Wo wohnen sie?
     
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  17. Huntzman

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    Thanks again for the warm welcome everyone.

    Steve

    Mein Deutsch ist nicht sehr gut. Zu viele Jahre aus dem Land heraus.

    Doing well, I'm just south of Springfield, out in the country. Beats the hell out of the overpopulation in New York !!

    Andrew
     
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    Welcome :)
     
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    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    There are "mush-skeeter's" here but we just lasso one and go knee-boarding !
     
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    Hi !
    I've just visited this forum. Happy to get acquainted with you. Thanks.
     
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