What else do you collect beside toy soldiers (2 Viewers)

[lancer]

Many thanks Buster :salute::

This is one of my favorites, the jacket has a full painted back and represents a flyer from the 499th Bombardment Squadron, 345th Bombardment Group, 5th USAAF. The Captains bars are original WW2 Sterling silver.

Love the Air Apaches patch. Used to own an original patch years ago but sold it to a patch collector who just had to have it. Hickey's book on the 345th BG is outstanding. -- Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here is the newly restored second Steiff French Poilu Doll on display with the first and a complete WW1 1914 French uniform and kit:

 

[Louis Badolato]

The WWI Algerian Tirialleur uniform arrived and is on display with the matching Steiff doll:

 

[Louis Badolato]

I have always wanted to add a Meiji Period Military Doll to my collection, so when a dealer accepted my offer on these two Japanese General Dolls, with their original wood boxes, I was thrilled. The standing figure is a Lt.General, and the seated figure is a Full General. Both have tiny Samurai Swords (Katanas) with real steel blades that come out of the scabbards. They are on display with my Model 1895 Japanese Staff Officer's Uniform and an authentic Samurai Sword made circa 1650:

 

[lancer]

I have always wanted to add a Meiji Period Military Doll to my collection, so when a dealer accepted my offer on these two Japanese General Dolls, with their original wood boxes, I was thrilled. The standing figure is a Lt.General, and the seated figure is a Full General. Both have tiny Samurai Swords (Katanas) with real steel blades that come out of the scabbards. They are on display with my Model 1895 Japanese Staff Officer's Uniform and an authentic Samurai Sword made circa 1650:

Louis, these are outstanding, truly remarkable. The detail and condition look to be superb. -- Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

I just agreed to purchase this truly exceptional circa 1916-1918 Harwin British Soldier "Tommy" Doll wearing a greatcoat and carrying a Lee Enfield Rifle:

 

[Louis Badolato]

I managed to purchase the above depicted wonderful Harwin British Infantryman (Tommy) doll made circa 1916-1918 with a great coat and Lee Enfield Rifle from Hilary Pauley, a wonderful retired head-mistress from a British Public School who collects teddy bears. I sent her photos of my collection, she had me have my son Alec take more and better ones, and she made an e-book out of my collection (follow the link below):

https://online.fliphtml5.com/rgtod/vvdr/

All of the Soldier and other historical dolls in my collection are depicted, as are a bunch of soldier dolls I have not yet obtained.

 

[lancer]

I managed to purchase the above depicted wonderful Harwin British Infantryman (Tommy) doll made circa 1916-1918 with a great coat and Lee Enfield Rifle from Hilary Pauley, a wonderful retired head-mistress from a British Public School who collects teddy bears. I sent her photos of my collection, she had me have my son Alec take more and better ones, and she made an e-book out of my collection (follow the link below):

https://online.fliphtml5.com/rgtod/vvdr/

All of the Soldier and other historical dolls in my collection are depicted, as are a bunch of soldier dolls I have not yet obtained.

Really neat stuff, Louis. A remarkable slice of history that is being preserved by you and now enjoyed by the rest of us. Thanks. -- Al

 

[GICOP]

Here is another of my A2's

TROOP CARRIER COMMAND made by Aero Leather

 

[Terp152]

Here is another of my A2's

TROOP CARRIER COMMAND made by Aero Leather

Beautiful, that's like a piece of art to me. :salute:: Chris

 

[GICOP]

Beautiful, that's like a piece of art to me. :salute:: Chris

Many thanks Chris :salute::

Stay safe

Martyn

 

[Louis Badolato]

I just picked up this model 1872 NCO Curassier helmet and Curiass:

 

[Terp152]

Definitely museum worthy Louis and very cool addition to your collection. Chris

 

[Louis Badolato]

I got the Cuirassier rig from the same militaria dealer I purchased this model 1860 Chasseaur d'Afrique Lieutenant's uniform from:

 

[lancer]

Louis, me thinks you are going to need to open a whole new wing dedicated to 'uniforms' in your museum. You have a magnificent collection. -- Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis, me thinks you are going to need to open a whole new wing dedicated to 'uniforms' in your museum. You have a magnificent collection. -- Al

Dragoon turned me on to another Militaria Dealer and I bought these two items today, a child's Spahi uniform that matches my Harwin Spahi doll and a pre Franco Prussian War Tirailleur's gilette (vest):

 

[lancer]

Dragoon turned me on to another Militaria Dealer and I bought these two items today, a child's Spahi uniform that matches my Harwin Spahi doll and a pre Franco Prussian War Tirailleur's gilette (vest):

That vest is remarkable. Quite the detail. -- Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

That vest is remarkable. Quite the detail. -- Al

Al,

Thank you, but I misdescribed the vest. It’s actually a Spahi vest, a Tirailleur vest is light blue with yellow trim. I will be displaying it with my WWI Era Spahi uniform.

 

[Louis Badolato]

My French Model 1872 Cuirasier rig arrived and is on display!

 

[Louis Badolato]

I picked up a WWI Spahi Headdress that matches the one worn by the doll: