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twistedsquid
11-01-2011, 09:24
receieved this package from my dad...2 morgan silver dollars from 1881 and his special forces crests from 1963...he told me not to mess with the patina on the morgans...i cant take my eyes off the crests...ive left them out on the table for days...finding a place in our home for them...inspiring...this forum has been such a positve experience for father and son...thank you

rdret1
11-01-2011, 10:11
Excellent family heirlooms!

Dusty
11-01-2011, 13:34
:cool::lifter

sf11b_p
11-04-2011, 22:13
I wonder if he ever sewed silver dollars under the glider patch of a Garrison hat.

orko
11-13-2011, 03:44
pretty sweet gift, are there any hallmark signs on the reverse?

twistedsquid
11-13-2011, 08:36
thanks...D22 on the back of the crests...is that significant?

twistedsquid
12-21-2011, 08:08
received this memento from my dad today...another cherished item

twistedsquid
11-02-2013, 19:16
Very honored to receive these items from Dad.

Beef
11-03-2013, 15:03
A great legacy that your Dad has given you! Be sure to pass on to your heirs with a full explanation.

Richard
11-03-2013, 19:54
thanks...D22 on the back of the crests...is that significant?

D-22 is the post-WW2 manufacturer's code for Denmark militaria company of NY; some other manufacturers, for example, are 1E (Emblem supply co of RI), V-21 (Vanguard of NY), P-21 (Polk of NY), etc.

Richard

twistedsquid
11-03-2013, 19:58
D-22 is the post-WW2 manufacturer's code for Denmark militaria company of NY; some other manufacturers, for example, are 1E (Emblem supply co of RI), V-21 (Vanguard of NY), P-21 (Polk of NY), etc.

Richard

Wow. Thanks Richard. This goes into the archives. Much appreciated.

twistedsquid
11-10-2013, 12:32
Received these from Dad today. More for the archives.

twistedsquid
02-15-2015, 11:47
Repaired and standing strong. More for the archives.