My Display Room and Collection

[Lou58]

A nice range off items you have there, and well displayed

Lou

[MasonK]

Thanks for the kind words, gentlemen!

@ironfist - Yeah, he loved to ride. He unfortunately passed 4 years ago, 1 year shy of becoming a lifetime member of the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association).

What's funny, is both of his parents were from Germany (they moved here in the 1920's - he was born in the US). In the 1940's, the FBI actually visited and searched their home. Apparently a few of the neighbors had some concerns about them being German and thought they were sympathizers. Even made allogations that they had a transister radio that was being used to send intel back to Germany. Of course, nothing was found.

Kids in the neighborhood even called him kraut and Nazi. Obviously that didn't have too much of an impact as he wore the helmet later on with no issue!

[MasonK]

I started new threads for some of my groupings (links below) however I also wanted to share a small group given to me by my former manager.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=604830

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=604838

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=604903

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=604829

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=604907

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=604914


His grandfather was drafted during WWI, however never went oveseas. I won't post the name, though, as he is a pretty private person.

First item is a marking kit and pair of binoculars he brought home:

[MasonK]

The last item is a great condition Henry Disston & Sons trench knife.

[trompiche]

you have an excellent collection,

[MasonK]

you have an excellent collection,

Thank you, sir! No where near the caliber as those I've seen on here or other forums, but I'm proud to call it mine.

[dave peifer]

mason.........very nice and varied collection...........but i can't understand,i would never think of taking any liberties with my wife

[ironfist]

good one

Hi there what you do here now is a great tribute to your Grand father.To carry it all on is a great compliment ,you keep up the good work .Carry on .Regards Pete

[baldy1939]

Super varied collection , well done

[MasonK]

Thanks again, fellas!

@ Dave - I'm sure you wouldn't!

@ Pete - I'm big into researching my family's history as well as my wife's. As a result, I have accumulated quite a few items linked to both sides that go back generations. My only wish is that my son and daughter (2yrs & 2 wks respectively) feel the same way when they are older and preserve those items for future generatations of our family.

[Blue Bull]

Very nice collection.

[MasonK]

Very nice collection.

Thanks, Messheresmit!