Thank you!
Depends on what mood I'm in...... 1. When I was younger (16), there was a nefarious dealer at an outdoor flea market. Really overpriced, but...
Screw backing, yes, and I've seen some pieces where the "castle" is separately attached instead of molded. And enlisted collar brass by tradition...
I'll post his orders later today or tomorrow. I understand most of the information on it, but was having trouble understanding the WWII tank...
You are pretty much spot on in identifying the pieces. Most of the Castle pieces are officer's collar brass. The one with the circle is an...
Welcome! I've similar interests and started roughly at the same ages as you.
Purple Hearts were originally engraved (at the government expense) from government sources. Later, (50's maybe), the member could have it done...
Technically, as stated, it is a membership ribbon and there is an associated medal that can go with it. Some VFW Posts will also use it (the...
I'm trying to make sense of what units/locations my Grandfather served. Unfortunately he is deceased but I do have some of his documents, and/or...
I've been a member for a while, but life happened and I never completed an introduction. 1. Your Name and Forum Member Name: Tom and Wolves69...
Hello everyone! My name is Tom and I'm from WV. As a recent AF retiree, I'm finally getting to do some of my hobbies and researching WWII...