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Post by thunderw21 on Feb 6, 2014 21:54:54 GMT -5
Moved into our 'new' house and marked out my territory. There is a mix of original, reproduction, and a very few airsoft items but the large majority of what is shown is original. Maybe 1/4th of my collection is pictured, the rest is packed up. Some of the pics aren't great, the lighting wasn't the best and shooting items behind glass is tough. Enjoy. View upon entry. Not 100% historically accurate but provides a good idea of how a GI would have been outfitted in Normandy in July, 1944. His pants and shirt are repros that were used in the filming of "Saving Private Ryan". The canteen in the background once belonged to Major General Russell Hartle, commander of the 34th ID for a year while training in England. The Great White Fleet. Top is a 'last ditch' Japanese bayonet, middle is a '43 dated German bayonet, and the bottom is a battle damaged WW1 German sawback bayonet that is unit marked. All bring backs, all purchased for $30 each. The 'coffee table'. I normally have plexiglas on top to protect the finish. My great-grandpa's WW1 helmet. An original USAAF photo. Here's the story on this photo: the front bomber was hit by flak and the mortally wounded bombardier prematurely released his bombs. Airsoft. Three official USAAF photos from a set of five: P-38 making low passes. All marked "not for publication" on the back. The helmet cover is a reproduction that was used in the filming of "Saving Private Ryan". If you want to see anything up close, just let me know.
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Post by kilroysbrother on Feb 7, 2014 12:03:25 GMT -5
Looks cool, i'll see if I can get some pics up.
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Post by volkssturm on Feb 7, 2014 14:29:41 GMT -5
Nice collection.
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Post by wilhelmmoa on Feb 7, 2014 21:08:01 GMT -5
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Post by kilroysbrother on Feb 9, 2014 16:52:36 GMT -5
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