C46thVA
03-12-2008, 15:17
Gentlemen
Ive read the rules regarding the Cache and I don't think this post is out of order at least I hope it isn't. Wouldn't want to attract the wrong kind of attention to myself.
Ive been collecting SF insignia and uniforms since I left the Army. For a long time I focused on the Vietnam period and earlier. However I recently decided to expand the collection to include the post Vietnam era up to and including present day. I hope to be able to put together a traveling museum of sorts to display at public events (airshows etc )
Since the Army has switched to the new duty uniforms I thought that now might be a good time to start collecting BDUs and DCUs. I would prefer to purchase these with the name tapes still attached if possible. However if OPSEC/PERSEC is an issue I understand. Since I view these uniforms as telling a story by whats on them, this only adds to the effect and also helps to personalize the uniform.
Before anyone asks. no I do not parade around in the stuff. I would NEVER denigrate the original owner or myself by doing anything that crass. All of the uniforms in my collection are displayed on torso forms. I am a serious collector and historian, not some goofy wannabe telling whopping yarns at the bar to pick up girls. As a collector I often run into these types and have nothing but contempt for clowns of that ilk.
So if anyone is interested in getting rid of this sort of thing I would be happy to purchase them. I know this sounds corny but the more badges the better. As I said before, each uniform tells a story. A blank set of BDUs doesn't say much by itself. If you feel so inclined a short note with something about the owners service would be even better, after all ,these uniforms will one day have great historical value. Also, I have no intention of selling these items, this is not some sort of scam to make money on ebay. Although I do sell militaria, I never sell out of my collection (much to the chagrin of the little woman).
Thanks in advance and I hope to hear from some of you soon. (hopefully it wont be Team Sergeant or The Reaper tearing me a new one).
JW
PS Been a member here for awhile, mostly just reading and learning
While Im no QP I still try to keep up the Quiet part.
Ive read the rules regarding the Cache and I don't think this post is out of order at least I hope it isn't. Wouldn't want to attract the wrong kind of attention to myself.
Ive been collecting SF insignia and uniforms since I left the Army. For a long time I focused on the Vietnam period and earlier. However I recently decided to expand the collection to include the post Vietnam era up to and including present day. I hope to be able to put together a traveling museum of sorts to display at public events (airshows etc )
Since the Army has switched to the new duty uniforms I thought that now might be a good time to start collecting BDUs and DCUs. I would prefer to purchase these with the name tapes still attached if possible. However if OPSEC/PERSEC is an issue I understand. Since I view these uniforms as telling a story by whats on them, this only adds to the effect and also helps to personalize the uniform.
Before anyone asks. no I do not parade around in the stuff. I would NEVER denigrate the original owner or myself by doing anything that crass. All of the uniforms in my collection are displayed on torso forms. I am a serious collector and historian, not some goofy wannabe telling whopping yarns at the bar to pick up girls. As a collector I often run into these types and have nothing but contempt for clowns of that ilk.
So if anyone is interested in getting rid of this sort of thing I would be happy to purchase them. I know this sounds corny but the more badges the better. As I said before, each uniform tells a story. A blank set of BDUs doesn't say much by itself. If you feel so inclined a short note with something about the owners service would be even better, after all ,these uniforms will one day have great historical value. Also, I have no intention of selling these items, this is not some sort of scam to make money on ebay. Although I do sell militaria, I never sell out of my collection (much to the chagrin of the little woman).
Thanks in advance and I hope to hear from some of you soon. (hopefully it wont be Team Sergeant or The Reaper tearing me a new one).
JW
PS Been a member here for awhile, mostly just reading and learning
While Im no QP I still try to keep up the Quiet part.