11-01-2011, 09:24
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what came in the mail
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
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11-01-2011, 10:11
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Excellent family heirlooms!
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11-01-2011, 13:34
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11-04-2011, 22:13
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I wonder if he ever sewed silver dollars under the glider patch of a Garrison hat.
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11-13-2011, 03:44
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pretty sweet gift, are there any hallmark signs on the reverse?
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11-13-2011, 08:36
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thanks...D22 on the back of the crests...is that significant?
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12-21-2011, 08:08
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military payment coupon
received this memento from my dad today...another cherished item
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11-02-2013, 19:16
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More stuff
Very honored to receive these items from Dad.
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11-03-2013, 15:03
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A great legacy that your Dad has given you! Be sure to pass on to your heirs with a full explanation.
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11-03-2013, 19:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twistedsquid
thanks...D22 on the back of the crests...is that significant?
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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.
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11-03-2013, 19:58
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Quote:
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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.
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Wow. Thanks Richard. This goes into the archives. Much appreciated.
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11-10-2013, 12:32
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More from Dad
Received these from Dad today. More for the archives.
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02-15-2015, 11:47
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Repaired and standing strong. More for the archives.
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