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Another good resource https://cartridgecollectors.org/headstamp-codes/

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Those are "choker" whites. That uniform is typically only worn by officers and chiefs. Not sure what current regulations say about junior enlisted, but yes that appears to be a PO2. That said, he's in the choir, so they may (probably) have exceptions for uniforms.

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Thanks for the link, excellent Pat.

LOL. Same thing that happens here in the good'ol USofA.. There is no side. It's ALL ONE SIDE, lol. Kabuki theater. They play the leftie-righty thing, skew a few elections and presto!

This. I have this Marine friend. He eschews "comfort seekers". But he's the one moving to "Rural America" when he retires. Can't say I blame him, this city we live in is like all the others. And getting worse every day. Me, I'm staying put. As much as I thought I wanted the rural life, I find this City alluring. Been home for as long as I've been alive. It's home. Everything I need is right here. I no longer watch TV news. I seldom watch "network TV" at all. I'm a fan of MeTv which pretty much shows anything 60-70-80's. Or H&I, Heroes & Icons. Older shows mostly, usually with a military/cop thing going. Like a show about Vietnam made in the 80's, Tour of Duty. And the sort of corny show about Pappy Boyington, Black Sheep Squadron. I use it mostly for background noise. Helps with my tinnitus. (and other little quirks I got, LOL) When I want entertainment I'll put in a DVD. While there are some series I watch, Blue Bloods, Chicago Fire, I'm simply too busy with other stuff to spend a lot of time JUST watching the tube. And I'm retired. GO figure LOL. So. Yes. I've read the Declaration. All the way through. And the Constitution. I love my Country. I've literally written the check in blood that I'd fight and die for Her. And I'm still serving. And I tell you, this is NOT the America I grew up in. Oh, there's some big, bright shining stars of hope out there, but I'm speaking specifically about the main "what's wrong". No. None of you are wrong, off base or any other thing. Things are screwby. Within a week, I've watched a fight within our government where the half dozen "individuals" who had an opinion one way. six, seven months ago, or proclaimed the files were on their desk, or we're going to get to the bottom of this ALL pretty much in lockstep said recently; We investigated and there's no list. Nothing there. Nothing to see. Move along. Like they made the quickest U turn ever. That's it? They're not even going to prosecute ANYONE? Except for that gal they busted couple years ago, had a quiet trial and zippp...off to prison she went. So if there's nothing there, why is SHE still in the jug?????!!!!!?????? Anybody else thinks that's REALLY out of character for ANY of those people? Not to mention really freaking weird?!?? By the way. Anybody actually understand what happened the last administration? If we're to believe, it wasn't you-know-who, you know, that "elected" guy to the big White House on the Potomac running things but a bunch of staffers since that guy was out to lunch. So to speak. That was so wrong on so many levels and it appears...nothing to be done. And that's just ONE thing out of dozens and dozens of wrongness. So. What does ANY of the above have to do with the original question? EVERYTHING. What our Country has endured these last eight years would NOT have been tolerated 250 years ago.

You've all seen it, on TV or movies - "by the power vested in me by the United Methodist Church and the state of California, I now pronounce You man and wife". The state - in my example, California - legally allows him to perform the ceremony. So if this hypothetical California preacher happens to be in Tennessee, could he marry somebody? Would it be legal for him to do so? There's a series of comedic novels. One of the main characters is the Reverend Mother Emeritus of the God is Love in All Forms Christian Church Incorporated. In New Orleans. In the first book where she shows up, she performs a wedding in Louisiana. That's fine. She's a preacher in Louisiana Church. Three or four books later the comment is made that while a ship's Captain cannot marry somebody, once an American airplane leaves the ground it becomes American soil, and therefore all that is needed is an American minister. And out steps the Reverend Mother, "dearly beloved ..." They were flying over England at the time. And in the one I'm currently reading she is going to assist in a wedding taking place in Las Vegas. I'm well aware that these books are fiction and that you can do whatever the hell you want to in fiction. I'm just curious about whether somebody who had their authority to perform the ceremony vested by the state of Louisiana, could perform that ceremony in the state of Nevada? Anybody know?

I am 40 miles due south of St. Louis, Mo. on the I-55 corridor.

Anytime I hear white uniforms, this guy pops into my head

I think the 22 rimfire has much history with single action shooting. The 22 short was developed by S&W for gamblers personal protection in 1857 and the 22lr in 1887. I think SASS should draw the line at 1899 for what is accepted.

First thing I thought of when I read the post was - get in touch with Colorado Mountain and talk to Smitty. He can probably take care of you.

I am going to go with Officer- Lepel pins. No rating patch on sleeve which would be there for enlisted.

ive a collection of "OLD" lures from the teens through 40s but something like that i know nothing of , all my bass-orenos are really old and well used

I saw a commercial for something that happened on Independence Day. And these were part of the performers. You got the bald guy in white in the middle. The lady on his right is wearing an Air Force uniform. At least those are Air Force stripes on her sleeve. The lady on his left looks to be wearing a Marine uniform, except I thought there was supposed to be a red stripe down the seam of her skirt. But those are not Marine stripes. So I'm guessing that's Army? Then we got the guy in white. He ain't got no shoulder boards, like an officer. He ain't got no stripes on the top of his sleeve like enlisted. And if you blow the picture up as far as you can, it appears he has second class petty officer insignia on his collar. But that sure looks like an officer uniform.

It even looks slow! Fairey Swordfish

If you buy enough brass, you can have a custom headstamp. It will be recorded!

I have some not on the list. It says "AP 45 Colt" Horace

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Price drop for anyone interested, I really just don't want this setting in a box in the house and want it to be used. Thanks

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