Symbol: Shoulder badge „Big Red One“, US 1st Infantry Division. They were the first US unit to land in Sicily and, later, on the Normandy beaches. Generally, they made it a bad habit to be the first EVERYHWERE, and that would include the city of Aachen, the first German city to be occupied by the Western Allies.

@nicholasemerson9852

25 күн бұрын

My old unit in Afghanistan

@davidjohnston330

25 күн бұрын

And a fantastic movie staring Lee Marvin.

@derandere4965

25 күн бұрын

@@nicholasemerson9852. good you made it out alive.

@saveliymirnyy

25 күн бұрын

Он их сам делает старыми и зелёными. У него все видео такие. Все что он ремонтирует все пузырями пошло зелёное. Химическаяа я реакция. А не природа. Обман зрителя

@jaredsmidt6346

25 күн бұрын

The Big Red 1 out Ft. Riley, Kansas.

John D. would be proud to see how his lighter was brought back to life. Stellar work.

@fubarmodelyard1392

25 күн бұрын

Would be awesome if he or a relative saw this

@Fishmoalapaix

25 күн бұрын

I Wonder how many John D. were on Omaha Beach and if internet foes could find his children/grand children.

@madmax82988

25 күн бұрын

You don't know that.

@Einherjar_17

24 күн бұрын

Usually in that environment "Jhon D." is for "Jhon Doe", also known as an anonymous person, or someone "without a name." He means that this item has no owner, the owner is whoever finds it, something logical in that place and in those times, it must have passed through many hands...

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️ :)

I think we should all take a moment to honor and thank John D. for his service, and possibly his sacrifice. Thank you sir for serving and/or your sacrifice for the greater good of this world. God Bless You!!! 🇺🇸🗽

@fubarmodelyard1392

25 күн бұрын

Salute

@Bl0ckfett

17 күн бұрын

I don't think so. You Americans think you make the world better. The only thing you can make is war. And I don't remember WWII.

I was young enough growing up to not really appreciate it but eventually learned of the significance of our quiet, old guy neighbor - one summer in the 1980s he and his wife took a trip to Europe (they *never* traveled)... My mom told me - they are going to a reunion / ceremony... turns out he was a medic with the Big Red One - followed Patton & Bradley around - Africa... Italy...D-Day...Battle of the Bulge. He lived a long but I'd guess also an at least somewhat troubled life after 1945. I've lived in reverence of him ever since I learned as a young teenager more about what his service involved...

@monicagooch5906

25 күн бұрын

I always taught my children to never just see an old person as an old person and nothing else - they always have a history to be told, and some of them would put us all to shame. I'm happy to say my children treat elderly people with respect, regardless of who they are.

@SesshouFan22

25 күн бұрын

@@monicagooch5906 I used to tell my brothers a lot of those old guys and gals were once more badass than most of us could ever hope to be.

@KamshotUshatPomoev

25 күн бұрын

👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐ Если бы не вы,то никто.

@KamshotUshatPomoev

25 күн бұрын

​@@monicagooch5906они ни когда бы вас не опозорили.

Excellent, as usual. This is not a job, this is the art.

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

thank you so much 😊

@user-bf8zp3xu5x

20 күн бұрын

Täyttä taidetta. Mestarin työtä.

Nothing more satisfying than a clean restoration 👌

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

thanks, glad you think so

That is the emblem of the big red 1. Man you get some of the coolest WW2 artifacts. Another fantastic job. 👍👍

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

thanks a lot I really appreciat it 😊

i bet that lighter could tell some stories, imagine the history. Such a great restoration as usual

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your kind words 👌

They were called the Greatest Generation. Not to take anything away from what those men and women did at home and abroad, but the men and women who have fought and died and been injured over the last 2 or 3 decades are pretty badass too. I want to say a huge Thanks with tears of gratitude for all those who fought, died, or were injured physically and, or emotionally to make America and the rest of the world a little safer from the bad people who seek to take advantage of others. Happy Memorial Day to all who served.

Am I the only one who noticed the doll blink? 😂😂

@singaroy1124

25 күн бұрын

Found your comment. I'm not the only one

@smn_brice4081

10 күн бұрын

Ah je suis pas fou 😱

@heyboo1954

9 күн бұрын

What min

@ThatRasinger26

9 күн бұрын

​@@heyboo1954 11.43 or there abouts

Lost my father in law 2 years ago, he was Big Red 1 during Vietnam. Thank you for this video. Btw, his name was Martin too.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

sorry to hear that you lost him 😢

Мастер, ты молодец, красавчик, ЛУЧШИЙ!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ОФИГЕННАЯ РАБОТА!!!!!!!! 🥇🥇🥇✔️✔️✔️

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much 😊❤

Марти, Вы - отличный мастер! С удовольствием смотрю все Ваши видео, спасибо.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊

I'm quite certain that the person who created this device all those years ago, is happy to see how you have given his creation a new life.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

I really hope so

@dragonmaid1360

22 күн бұрын

Its possibly hes already passed but wouldnt it be neat to find the family?

As always you have outdone yourself,great restoration.nice way to honor the military veterans from the past.great video.just keep on doing what you do best.😎😎😎👍👍👍

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it 😊

The logo on the grip is for the US Army's 1st Infantry Division

@warheader-gaming5462

25 күн бұрын

I'm not the only person who was thinking that too ( 2:31)

@brandonkoblens4832

25 күн бұрын

Known as the "Big Red One"

Wow. I wonder if John D of Omaha is still alive. Or his family.

@brucemitchell5637

25 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! It would be nice if his family could see what he made!

Как всегда супер! А музыка в конце создает волнительный момент! Очень круто! Всегда с удовольствием смотрю Ваши реставрации! Спасибо!

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it

What an honor to restore such items of historic value. Truly a calling on your part. Thank you for your craft sir, job well done.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much for watching 😊

I'd like to see a video of how they make them look old and damaged before they "restore" them.

@My_Op

17 күн бұрын

The John D. Omaha 44 at the end is a silly joke: John Doe, Omaha Beach, 1944. Most of his viewers aren't that bright 🙂

Nice video of preserving this piece of art from WWII...

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

thanks so much glad you think so 😊

After all, war is not good. This is a lighter with bad memories. Thank you for restoring it to remind us how beautiful peace is. You did another great job. In the meantime, you need to hire and train an apprentice... These restoration works must continue after you are gone... Let me remind you... 😉

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks for your comment I appreciate it 😊

Outstanding work Martin. Always respecting lost war veteran's belongings. As a veteran myself, I thank you for these restorations.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much for watching I am really happy you like what I do 😊

Holy talk about being blown away...u did a fantastic job wow

@AwesomeRestorations

21 күн бұрын

thank you so much

Martin, i like how u start from a piece of garbage and transform it into a shiny item! god job as usual

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much 😊

Beautiful restoration. Thank you. Now, go enjoy a beer. ;)

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

thanks so much Matt. Yes will do - cheers 🍻

Dear friend, you never cease to surprise me with your magnificent videos, not only because of the work of art that you bring back to life, but also because of the quality of your audiovisual, my respects to you, I only have the doubt that you have with the restored objects.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much I am really happy that you like what I do. I keep the restored objects :)

Hello Martin, I'm currently cleaning out my micro workshop and I took a break because I was a bit fascinated by the number of things I have, I came across your new video and I got new energy, great greetings and thank you🙋🏻‍♂️ cheers 🍻

@AwesomeRestorations

25 күн бұрын

Ha ha a good break once in awhile is good Tomasz. Have a great day and enjoy the sunny day ☀️🍺 cheers from Sweden

They made a movie about the 1st infantry division based on Samuel Fuller's experience during WW2. The movie was made in 1980 and starred Lee Marvin and Mark Hamill. The 1st infantry division was known as the big red one which is also the name of the movie.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks a lot for info 👍👍

Dam that a cool lighter

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

thanks a lot

Bro really said "sorry guys" for the squeaky vice instead of just muting the sound for 2 seconds

That first vise needs an awesome restoration!

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

yes - agree 😂

Good job as always Martin

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

thank you so much 😊

That's the Big Red 1, I very rough and tough US army unit

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks for info 👍

Beautiful.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much 😊

I have been following you since 2016, and you are still a legend. I like all your clips. I am very happy with you, but I am sorry to say. I ask for your forgiveness and excuse. Can you post more clips? Because when I start watching your clips, I will not get bored and I will not feel bored, but rather I feel excited. I want a series of clips that does not end. Thank you. Greetings. from KSA

1st Army corps

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

thanks for info 😊

Лучший, спасибо за потраченное время!!! Здоровья тебе и твоей семье!!!

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much

All the guys must have had a laugh when John D lit their smokes with that! The greatest generation ♥️

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

yes I think so too ❤😊

A true preservation of history

One of the best renovations of lighters I've seen on KZread👍🙂

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much 😊

Cool that you use the very thing that made it be in this state to begin with to clean it, very cool indeed

Beautiful! 👏 Rio de Janeiro - 🇧🇷

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much

Отличная работа, благодарю за вашу работу.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks so much 😊

Total transformation 😀 Martin, you are a magician ❤️

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

many thanks my friend 😊

really miss watching ur episodes always a good way to end the nite

Ultimate This is called Art

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

many thanks 😊

That lighter is beautiful and badass.👏🫡

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks I think so too

Great work as always. I'd like to thank John D. for his service.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks a lot for your comment 😊

Well done Martin. Another master class of restoration. Youve done John D proud. And thankyou John D for your service.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks a lot - I hope so 😊

This is amazing, it's a piece of history, thank you for come to life again.

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Пескоструйная обработка это просто фантастика какая-то ❤❤❤

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

yes I think so too 😊

I love your videos dude! They’re so simple yet so intriguing! They’re peaceful yet exciting, please keep uploading !!!

@AwesomeRestorations

15 күн бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Шикарная, тонкая работа! Спасибо за видео! Вы лучший!

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much 😊

It’s amazing how fast sandblasting brings it back to life. As always! brilliant work!

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

sandblasting is really king 😊

You're my favorite restoration page, that extra love and passion you put into your work always makes me happy especially when you restore old personal military items

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much I am really glad you think so 😊

Always excited when you upload.!!!!

@AwesomeRestorations

7 күн бұрын

Yay! Thank you! 👌

Never get bored of these restorations a true artist. Thanks for sharing

@AwesomeRestorations

16 күн бұрын

thanks a lot for watching 😊

"Big Red One" ... Amazing!!!!!!

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks a lot

John D. Thanks for service

Big Red One. I really enjoyed this rescue. Looks stunning now. I appreciate your videos.

@AwesomeRestorations

13 күн бұрын

thanks a lot for your comment 😊

Super Video, du hast dich mal wieder übertroffen. Es ist toll dir zu zuschauen 😊

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

vielen danke Thorben 😊😊

Absolutely incredible, well done sir. 👍 Respect to you and that lighter.

@AwesomeRestorations

16 күн бұрын

many thanks

The soldier would say to you now: Your restoration work deserves a medal of recognition for the beautiful work done 🎖️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😌😉✌🏻

@AwesomeRestorations

20 күн бұрын

thank you so much for your comment, I am glad you think so 😊

Now that is one awesome restoration! Thanks for the video.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much 😊

Sandblasting and polishing look very satisfying

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

I think so too 😊

What a brilliant restoration , you are a star , an artist at work . I just love the flip bench it is fantastic .

So nice to see you my friend ❤😁

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks - glad that you watched my new video 😊❤

Beautiful job bring back a piece of history you should be proud 👏

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊

A beautiful piece of history. There must be something special in handling something that is rich in history. Keep up the great videos my friend.

@AwesomeRestorations

21 күн бұрын

thank you so much for your comment 😊😊

Gut gemacht. Tolle Arbeit!

Yet again...very informative and fun to watch. Awesome is definitely what this channel is. The before and after is something to be in awe of.

@AwesomeRestorations

20 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Many thanks for wacthing 😊

Your restoration was a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing them with us.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much for watching 😊

Awesome work!!!! It turned out beautifully!!!!

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much

Реставрация удалась на славу. Спасибо за видео. Воскресенье получилось интересное😊

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you very much for watching 😊

Another fantastic restoration!

@AwesomeRestorations

20 күн бұрын

Glad you like it!

The best one on the tube, you the man

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much Steven

This was a wonderful piece of trench art. And You made it beautiful again

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I always watch your videos. I'm impressed by your careful work.

@AwesomeRestorations

7 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Cool!!! she survived 🔥

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks a lot

This is a beautiful way to show tribute to John D and his unit.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks glad you think so

Wow is all that can be said!! Absolutely magnificent 👌

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

So beautifully restored. ❤

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I love these videos, an artist at work

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks so much

Snygg finish som alltid Martin. Det är ett stort nöje att kolla dina restaureringar för du håller så hög kvalitet.🤘😎✌️

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

tusen tack jätte glad att du gillar denna 😊 ha en fin måndag// Martin

Thanks for going back to the ambient background sounds. It helps me sleep

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

You're welcome 😊

I LOVE your videos. Always Awesome!

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much 😊

Super cool Martin. Beautiful resto. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎

@AwesomeRestorations

22 күн бұрын

thanks so much 😊😊

Restoring history travelling through the far past technology

Well done Sir! Looks great! Nice touch with the sound effects!

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

That looks awesome. Very very good job. Well done.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much 😊

Another awesome restoration. Nice work brother

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much - appreciate it 👌

Wow...beautiful restoration.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Now, this was truly an Awesome Restoration! Big Red 1; or, First Infantry Division, founded in 1917. Still in awe at how you restored a fantastic piece of history. Thank you for a wonderful video.

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

John D. Is proud there, above us

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

I hope so 😊

Очень красивая зажигалка.Вы как всегда лучше всех.Продолжайте свое любимое дело и радуйте нас дальше,прекрасной реставрацией старых вещей

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊

OMG.Amazing Work.Respect

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

many thanks 😊

Absolutely wonderful job AR❤. Love it 🥰

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much - I am really glad you think so 😊❤

Отличная работа, как всегда прекрасный результат.👍👍👍

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

thanks a lot

Beautiful work Martin!

@AwesomeRestorations

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀