neroter12
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posted on October 29, 2003 07:57:19 PM new
Hi. Can anybody help with these patches on this ashtray? I know the one is Hell on Wheels, armored div., but what about the others? I tried one page on lyco's with military insignia and didn't see these.
One looks like the Chrysler symbol, doesnt it? maybe because this plate was made in germany?
Anyway, thanks if anybody knows what they are.
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Roadsmith
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posted on October 29, 2003 10:51:48 PM new
Interesting symbols. There are some people here who are whizzes on these things. I got help a couple of months ago myself. Any chance you could post a slightly lighter and clearer photo? That would help, I think.
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tomwiii
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posted on October 29, 2003 11:01:24 PM new
Ain't that 1 The Big Red One?
FIRST INFANTRY DIV, USA:
http://tinyurl.com/sytt
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[ edited by tomwiii on Oct 29, 2003 11:02 PM ]
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tomwiii
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posted on October 29, 2003 11:09:25 PM new
Yeah, 2nd Armored Div, USA:
http://tinyurl.com/syuc
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neroter12
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posted on October 30, 2003 12:16:20 PM new
Thanks!!
Roads, I'll try. I had just washed the piece so I think so water got on my lens or something. Maybe I will just let the description ride with the 2nd armored and the one Tom gave me.
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sanmar
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posted on October 30, 2003 12:27:05 PM new
Looks like 2nd Armored Div on the top. Can't read thje others too dark & one has a glare on it. If you redo your pics & shoot one at a time it would help.
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neroter12
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posted on October 30, 2003 12:46:29 PM new
Sanmar, thanks. I will try to rephotograph it but I really need a better camera for small closeups which I've been putting it off purchasing (but good to read all the threads on digital cameras.)
Wondering though, the back of this ashtray says, "Winterling, Bavaria, Germany 55" -- should I try two catagories as I saw in one my books that stuff from Bavaria is collectable?? Dont know if its more toward military interest or china from Bavaria?
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tammysue68
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posted on October 30, 2003 03:27:46 PM new
According to my husband, retired Army:
All US Army insignia. From the top, clockwise:
2nd Armored Division
9th Infantry Division
5th Infantry Division
Can’t tell from photo
5th Army Corps
Hard to tell from photo, but if there is a red “1” in the center, 1st Infantry Division
4th Infantry Division
Center – 7th Army
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neroter12
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posted on October 31, 2003 09:50:47 AM new
TammySue,
I was just going to repost the pictures so
Thank you so much for asking your husband what they are for me!!
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photosensitive
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posted on October 31, 2003 12:28:17 PM new
I know you were not asking for a critique on your photograph but as a long time photo teacher I can't help offering it. I think the problem is not water on the lens but camera movement. A brighter light or resting your elbows or the camera on a solid support should help.
That said, the newer digital cameras are fantastic if you can treat yourself to one.
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[ edited by photosensitive on Oct 31, 2003 12:28 PM ]
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neroter12
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posted on October 31, 2003 03:12:28 PM new
photo, thanks for the advise. (I appreciate your posts regarding photography as a experienced photographer.)
It may have been an unsteady hand but if you look closely at the ashtray you can even see the water spots/smudge/smear. Can't you ? I can.
Here's a better picture not so hurried! :-0
Thanks again to TammySue for identifing them!!
[ edited by neroter12 on Oct 31, 2003 03:14 PM ]
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AuctionAce
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posted on October 31, 2003 03:36:29 PM new
I usually just place an ashtray on the flatbed scanner and it works great and is super fast an easy.
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tammysue68
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posted on November 1, 2003 04:25:17 PM new
You're welcome. Glad to be of some help. Good luck with your ashtray.
Tam
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