I'm not a "hard core" collector but I do have a lot of coins. I always examine them closely whenever a new one joins the group. This coin was in a...
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..much obliged for the information. Greg
While going through some old belongings of my Father-in-Law this afternoon, I came across this 1953 Canadian nickle. He passed away 30 years ago...
These 1873 German 10 pfennigs were removed from ornate door handles somewhere in Germany during WWII by my father. He said they were behind a...
Andy, I didn't know that. can you see the photos? I did something today trying to delete a photo from a post and now I can't see any of the...
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This is a bracelet my dad brought back from the war. He gave to his then girl friend who he ended up getting married to and I am the second of...
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andyscouse, I'll ask Dad the next time I talk with him. Dad has told me that his post surrender time in Berlin was slow and boring at times....
Quite an assortment of comments.... Vlad, My Dad has told me about and had personal contact with German soldiers that were forced to fight for...
Thanks for all the remarks. I am very fortunate as I have a large collection of items Dad brought back all proudly displayed in my basement...
This is a ring that was made by my father while he in WWII fighting in Europe. I'm not exactly sure where he did it (England I presume). It was...
Thank you Gary,.... I never imagined I would be able to identify it.... much obliged. Greg
Here is the coin. It was found metal detecting an old brick one room schoolhouse yard here in rural Lenawee County, southeast lower Michigan. I'm...
I'll try to post a photo of it soon. It is quite worn. Greg
rexesq, Thanks for the information.I thought I'd found a gold coin until I lifted it out of the hole and the weight just wasn't there. You can...
Good eye,... The other one is the Belgium Fourragere for their action during the Bulge. Greg
The medal wasn't personally issued to dad. It was awarded to his outfit, the 82nd Airborne. I put the box together with a commemorative D-Day,...
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