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They would never add that icon because the are a huggy feel good site. I have been in more trouble on FB for speaking my mind than I care to count. I get suspended pretty much on a weekly basis.

I don't know why Facebook haven't thought of this before, it's a great way of giving someone your opinion of them...

Just in, liking it. A nice NSDAP banner/flag. Double sided, 95cm x 75cm approx. Sleeve for pole... Veteran bring back, ex museum piece. Which, basically is why I wouldn't donate anything to a museum.

One displaying a Middle finger would be nice too!

I'm very careful what I put on FB now, whatever you post is going to offend someone somewhere, it doesn't matter what it's about, it'll stiff offend. I'm glad there's this forum because on the FB group there's always someone trying to annoy someone else.

ALL RUSH, ALL THE TIME. lol, of course not, but most days I listen to at least one Rush song. Photo from Austin, Texas concert with my favorite Rush fan. Will, my son. this was the last show of the last tour of what had become a father/son tradition. the band retired last year, I sure miss those guys!

I agree with your comments about Museums......a few years back I heard a story about a local Regimental Museum. The museum was being revamped and downsized.....A guy had gone in, on spec., asking if they had any scabbards for a sword he had picked up. The guide said, if you take a look under that table you might find something. The guy looked under the table cover and discovered a large number of officer's swords dating from the 1800's - 1960's. He was encouraged to take his pick! I wouldn't offer them anything......................

Now that is very nice, in terrific shape and I cant see any holes ,at least where it matters, and I agree, museums are some of the worst for either failing to display donated items or selling excess stock. My Dads cousin used to work at the Imperial war Museum London, He took my dad down to the vaults long long ago and there were crates upon crates of original WW1 WW2 items that would never see the light of day, mostly donated by Vets over the years. I did hear a very disturbing story about large amounts of items being taken to Hackney marshes and dumped in deep holes and covered in, how true that is ,i dont know

not much to show yet, but here are some. The medals were my late Father's, and the ribbons are some I picked up on eBay. Nice collection PaulR!

OK... I can see that you all are a little shy. I will start with a few of mine. My real US focus is on the US Coast Guard.

Does anyone have one of the RC Tamiya 1/16th Tiger Tanks? I really fancy one for my 50th birthday next year... http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/56010tiger/tiger.htm

I used to collect German helmets, but stopped about 10 years ago. Here's a pic of my favourite helmet ever. I cried when I let this one go. M35 Normandy cammo, chicken wire, straight from veteran. One of very few chicken wires that are one lookers...

On March 9, 1916 troops under the command of Panch Villa attacked the border town of Columbus, New Mexico. 10 civilians and 8 US soldiers were killed. 67 of Villa's men were killed and the US cavalry troopers pursued across the border several miles into Mexico.The next day, President Wilson issued this statement. "An adequate force will be sent at once in pursuit of Villa with the single object of capturing him and putting a stop to his forays. This can and will be done in entirely friendly aid to the constituted authorities in Mexico and with scrupulous respect for the sovereignty of that Republic" I have collected a few items from the campaign against Villa over the years and would like to share them with you. The year-long expedition did not capture Villa but it helped the US military to prepare for the coming involvement in Europe. The commander of the expedition was John Pershing who later commanded the troops in France.

Should be arriving from the USA soon. Has had dubbin put on it and it has turned orange inside.

Now that I have my winter helmet in I have unpacked all of my Eastern Front related items (well most) and set up my new display! The Soldbuch is from a soldier who fought in Russia as well. Bandages and the collar tab are the only items that do not have a direct link to the Eastern Front. Enjoy!

I think one of my FB friends has a middle finger icon that he frequently uses, my favorite is:

Sounds good @Libertesoe, I'm heading down to London in the car and then train it in, it'll be a lot of traveling but it's gonna be good!

As far as I'm aware the IWM London is free, with the exception of any special exhibition. I've been several times over the years. Last there in November last year and saw the revamp. Still managed to see a lot of new artefacts that I hadn't seen before. The Secret Agents/ Special Forces display is excellent but I'm biased. As I say, it's a free museum so nothing to loose other than your time. I agree with @DAK D that Duxford is a great place........don't miss the Airborne Forces display........

Yes @DAK D I'm really looking forward to both!

pretty amazing pair @DAK D! Awesome as usual!

Here are mine. The Greens and Dress blues are both WW2.

Hi @HetzersGonnaHetz, You will like Duxford if they have not messed with it D

Roll of Honour Clasp - Army - flat pin Schonsky Horst - Honour Roll Clasp - Army - Entry Picture of Schonsky Horst

Here's a set I bought last night on ebay. I have a M1940 tunic that was Army Air Corps, missing some patches and a 3-ribbon bar, I figured this would be great for "restoration" of the tunic since it has the Air Medal ribbon on the far left...

This is my favorite toy in my collection WWII air raid siren and it's LOUD. made by Federal Electric Company Inc. Chicago

Hi Lenny, That's an nice example D

Hi @Bil4338, Original German tropical boots are hard to find and expensive, having said that I do have a pair of third pattern tropical tall boots and a pair of very rare second pattern tropical ankle boots. D

The bugle was a parting gift given to any officer who left 2/7 Cav. I left the battalion in Sep of '70 in Vietnam. I don't know if the tradition continues today.

Agree with the sentiments here.sometimes we need to be reminded that behind the black and white, war was fought in living colour, and sometimes that colour was too grisly to contemplate. I work in a hospital, and death is very prevalent very often.I've also dealt with bodies, horrendous injuries and personal tragedies, seen things most people never think about, or who would be physically ill if they saw what I do.one reason why I can't abide folk who moan about waiting hours to see a doc cos they've got a sore finger/leg/throat etc.

I hear you, I was a Police Photographer, covered more than my fair share of fatal fires...

He used to make me laugh, he said that even the rain hurt!!!!!!

An uncle of mine was in Burma, he hated the jungle environment, you either got bitten, foot rot, stung, sweat rashes, malaria, dysentery ,also the amount of people who were injured by some burk swinging away with a machette,he always said he would swop with his brother who was in the desert, in a heart beat, or with the other one in the Royal Marines

Here are my father's medals. He passed away due to Agent Orange related cancer in 2003, at 53.

We have all been saddened by the reports of multiple bombings in the Belgian capital today, I give my condolences to the families of the dead and wish a speedy recovery to all injured. I'm not going to bring politics into this as there's enough on FB, but whoever did this are the scum of the earth. RIP and stand strong Belgium!

I've heard horror stories, I would NEVER donate anything to a museum. If they don't have the space they just trade between museums or sell off. This was a soldier bring back, in a regimental museum. They are hard to display, as I wouldn't openly have it on the wall. How you see it in my office is about as open as I would ever display one. Just not for me to have large swastikas on open display, wife not ken either as she shares my office and has piano pupils in and out....

Thank you! Wow that's an awesome helmet!

It's worth nothing that the lowest SN on a 1939 BSW K98k as per Mr.Law's book is 1257.Mine is Nr. 874 without letters after the serial,hence it comes from one of the very first 1939 production batches!

"See Darling, I,m not stupid I know what a Prickandball is"

"Kurt my darling, when I said I fancied a nice bit of helmet tonight, I dont think you fully understood the art of sexual foreplay"

Not related to Czechoslovakia but I'll just leave these here... hehe

Work in Progress

This is my pride and joy BUDOVANIU A OBRANE SOCIALISTICKEJ VLASTI BUĎ PRIPRAVENÝ! VŽDY PRIPRAVENÝ (To Build and Defend the Socialist Fatherland be Ready! ALWAYS READY!)

This one is more towards the East German Pioneers, so forgive me for posting it in the Czechoslovak thread >.< 1. Pioneer badges: German Democratic Republik, Russia – Soviet Union, Bulgaria 2. The greatest pioneer camp ARTEK (in Russia)

From left to right (first row): Member badge of the Iskra (Sparks) for youngsters 7 to 8 years old children Member badge of the Pioneers for young 8 to 15 years old children Badge of the Pioneer Organisation of Czechoslovak Union of Youth - PO CSM in former Czechoslovakia Badge of Leading (Vedúci) of Pioneer groups From left to right (second row): Tenth to thirty Anniversaries (1959, 1964, 1969, 1974 and 1979) of the Pioneer Organisation of Czechoslovak Union of Youth (PO CSM) in former Czechoslovakia Other badges: 25th Anniversary of House of Pioneers and Youth in Košice 1953-1978 in Slovakia, Czechoslovakia

Vintage Young Tourist (Mladý turista) - First Class and Third Class, Young Scientist (Mladý prírodovedec) - First Class and Second Class, Young Technician (Mladý technik) pin badge for a member of the Pionier Organization (Young Pioneers)

Can I post vids on hear as this was new years eve in my back garden ,and excuse the regenerative braking on the end wind down but this beast will do 4 miles in still air at 140 db received_10204291511426420.mp4

I agree with everything you say, and I have seen how much all these unwarranted comments about the programme affected Steve. It has to be said that since it was aired many people are back peddling like mad and remaining quiet, especially those in glass houses who like throwing stones, all told it was an honest series, made by people who considered that history should be preserved but also that human remains be treated with respect and given a decent burial

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