So, how would that function ? I always thought a round had to be fired for the fuse to be activated.
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So, how would that function ? I always thought a round had to be fired for the fuse to be activated.
Grizz
I was thinking they looked too fat to be .38 Spl, lol.
He is also wearing the shoulder patch of the US Army 173rd Airborne Brigade (which served in Vietnam between May 1965 and August 1971.)
This unit was heavily involved in the 'tunnel rat' operations, as shown in the photo (with same 173rd patch, and .45ACP M1917 revolver). Of course, .38 Spl revolvers were also used.
I read that if a tunnel rat fired his handgun in the confines of a tunnel he was deaf for a number of days after
Thanks for the info!
Thanks! that big hole sure does look like a 45. I guess it would be possible but 45ACP on belt loops sounds like a challenge because the round is so stubby?
( looking forward pictures, always ready to learn some more)
Thanks! that big hole sure does look like a 45. I guess it would be possible but 45ACP on belt loops sounds like a challenge because the round is so stubby?
( looking forward pictures, always ready to learn some more)
Not deaf, but definitely makes the ears ring aftewards.
Swedish A26 Submarine AIP(Air Independent Propulsion)
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/r...-ahead-leading-europe’s-submarine-race-192830
http://www.hisutton.com/images/Swe_A26_poster.jpg
Stirling engines.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/r...-ahead-leading-europe’s-submarine-race-192830
http://www.hisutton.com/images/Swe_A26_poster.jpg
Stirling engines.
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Museu Militar de Lisboa
Cavalry Sword modeled on the ancient swords of the Guard. The fist and guards, "Fighting the Lion with the Serpents". The lion, the true fist, and the head its helmet; the coiled snakes constitute the rods of the garrison. The blade, forged and tempered, presents in the fort, next to the tang, the shield of the "Associação Comercial do Porto" and in all its length, on one side, in a list profusely ornamented with triumphal palms the name "M. DE ALBUQUERQUE " and on the other side, the national coat of arms and the word "CHAIMITE". The silver scabbard with two clamps and two rings. The ornamentation of the mouthpiece of acanthus and laurel leaves with two winged lions' heads.
The armbands are studded with emeralds surrounded by diamonds. A coiled snake replaces the edge of the wedge, part intended to rub across the floor; the eyes of all this decorative fauna are made of rubies and sapphires. At the top of the mouthpiece is the engraving "A. MACHADO & F. PORTO - 1897"
Author: Teixeira Lopes
Note: Several goldsmiths, engravers and carvers worked on this work.
Date: 1897
Overall length: 111cm
Blade length: 86.50 cm
Blade Width: 3.30 cm
Weight: 3 369 cm
Inventory number: MML01239
More info
21Jul1897 | Battle of Macontene - Mozambique and Portuguese Cavalry Day
125 years ago, Major of Cavalry Mouzinho of Albuquerque (1855-1902) - hero of Portugal in Chaimite (1895) and Gaza Province (1895-1897) - commanded military operations in the "Combate of Macontene - Mozambique".
61 years ago, since 1961, that July 21 is associated with the festive day of the Portuguese Cavalry Arma, for the evocation of its patron Mouzinho de Albuquerque and tribute to the fighters who shed their blood, sweat and tears in the famous def esa heroic, in strength ratio 1/10 vatuas, and subsequent counterattack with the famous cavalry, reciting the "glorious victory at Macontene against a terrible enemy".
The Lisbon Military Museum, of its heritage acquisition, in a museum or decorative context, highlights the sword of Mouzinho de Albuquerque.
Cavalry Sword modeled on the ancient swords of the Guard. The fist and guards, "Fighting the Lion with the Serpents". The lion, the true fist, and the head its helmet; the coiled snakes constitute the rods of the garrison. The blade, forged and tempered, presents in the fort, next to the tang, the shield of the "Associação Comercial do Porto" and in all its length, on one side, in a list profusely ornamented with triumphal palms the name "M. DE ALBUQUERQUE " and on the other side, the national coat of arms and the word "CHAIMITE". The silver scabbard with two clamps and two rings. The ornamentation of the mouthpiece of acanthus and laurel leaves with two winged lions' heads.
The armbands are studded with emeralds surrounded by diamonds. A coiled snake replaces the edge of the wedge, part intended to rub across the floor; the eyes of all this decorative fauna are made of rubies and sapphires. At the top of the mouthpiece is the engraving "A. MACHADO & F. PORTO - 1897"
Author: Teixeira Lopes
Note: Several goldsmiths, engravers and carvers worked on this work.
Date: 1897
Overall length: 111cm
Blade length: 86.50 cm
Blade Width: 3.30 cm
Weight: 3 369 cm
Inventory number: MML01239
More info
21Jul1897 | Battle of Macontene - Mozambique and Portuguese Cavalry Day
125 years ago, Major of Cavalry Mouzinho of Albuquerque (1855-1902) - hero of Portugal in Chaimite (1895) and Gaza Province (1895-1897) - commanded military operations in the "Combate of Macontene - Mozambique".
61 years ago, since 1961, that July 21 is associated with the festive day of the Portuguese Cavalry Arma, for the evocation of its patron Mouzinho de Albuquerque and tribute to the fighters who shed their blood, sweat and tears in the famous def esa heroic, in strength ratio 1/10 vatuas, and subsequent counterattack with the famous cavalry, reciting the "glorious victory at Macontene against a terrible enemy".
The Lisbon Military Museum, of its heritage acquisition, in a museum or decorative context, highlights the sword of Mouzinho de Albuquerque.
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I seriously doubt it was used for combat.
That doesn't mean it wouldn't be capable but theat grip, pommel and hand guard would be very difficult to grasp and control.
Incredible skill in making it up though.
"Press service caption: “Wounded Canadian Runs To Attack, 7/28/1944. France – Wounded, his arm in a sling, and smoking a cigarette, a Canadian soldier forgets his pain as he dashes ahead to join his comrades in the attack on Colombelle. Taking of the town was part of the assault in which British and Canadian Troops stormed Caen. (Passed by Censor.) Credit: ACME;”
"Press service caption: “Wounded Canadian Runs To Attack, 7/28/1944. France – Wounded, his arm in a sling, and smoking a cigarette, a Canadian soldier forgets his pain as he dashes ahead to join his comrades in the attack on Colombelle. Taking of the town was part of the assault in which British and Canadian Troops stormed Caen. (Passed by Censor.) Credit: ACME;”
Looks like he's packing a Fairbairn fighting knife on his thigh.
Grizz
