Gotcha !!!!!

[DJFyrewolf36]

I see nothing wrong with collecting something you have passion for. If you learn something about history and geography in the process even better!
We need more pics though

[wombat2u2004]

I see nothing wrong with collecting something you have passion for. If you learn something about history and geography in the process even better!
We need more pics though

Thats what I reckon.
I was warned in the beginning tho, that collecting militaria can get quite addictive (and expensive)....I found that out quick smart....LOLOLOL.
But collecting stuff has always been a bit of a passion of mine. Since the 1960's my main passion was collecting fossils, but since living in the New England area of NSW (which is is gigantic granite/basalt volcanic intrusion), I have to travel very far before I can find anything at all.
I do take a look at the fossils on eBay from time to time, but have never bought one, as I'd rather dig them myself, the thrill of revealing them to the sunlight after millions of years being buried is a real blast.
I'll post some pics of the militaria I've won, and you can take a look at it.

[cassiesmom]

I'll post some pics of the militaria I've won, and you can take a look at it.

Wom, that would be great, I would love to see and learn more about what items you collect and what makes them collectable.

[wombat2u2004]

Wom, that would be great, I would love to see and learn more about what items you collect and what makes them collectable.

Well here's a few items I have won recently. I'll have to get some pics of the stuff I already have, and get my photobucket account livened back up.
So for now, I'll just give you the links to the eBay pages.

This one arrived in the post today, and it's a real gem of an item.......

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT

This is a Queens West Surrey helmet plate centre, these were used in the late 1800's in India and the Boer War. I haven't paid for this one yet, as I deal with this seller a lot, and generally get about 5 or 6 items a time from him, as postage is quite expensive.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Another item from the same seller.......a WW1 item.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I won this one yesterday........an East Surrey Shoulder Title.........

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT

These I have won previously, and already they have arrived.....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....STRK:MEBDIX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....STRK:MEBDIX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....STRK:MEBDIX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....STRK:MEBDIX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....STRK:MEBDIX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....STRK:MEBDIX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....STRK:MEBDIX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....STRK:MEBDIX:IT

That's all that is left in my eBay archives.....so I'll need to photograph some of my other stuff, but I'll take photos of regiment lots, otherwise you'll need a week to look at them all....LOLOL

[wombat2u2004]

Grrrrrrrrrr.....why has this item got to be all the way over there in America ??

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....:B:WNA:AU:1123

[phesina]

Wom, is John O'Grady still Irish, or did he settle in Australia after deciding this?

[wombat2u2004]

Wom, is John O'Grady still Irish, or did he settle in Australia after deciding this?

Actually John O'Grady is Australian. I'm sure he was born here circa 1907.
His parents were Irish, and he lived near where I live in the New England area when he was young.
He's actually a pretty famous Aussie author. And with a typical Aussie sense of humour.