In this video I restore a very rare and special lighter probably from the World War II Battle of Bulge - Please let me know what you think! 👍 And DON’T FORGET TO SEE my RARE Whisky Hip flask Restoration - kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYWe0pePZdW9m8o.html - Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin

@user-ql2wc5nu2q

2 жыл бұрын

Привет!🤝👍👍❤️

@juanelreal4303

2 жыл бұрын

Saludos desde 🇲🇽🇲🇽México Hermosillo sonora🇲🇽🇲🇽

@askerzeynal8638

2 жыл бұрын

C* C* C * C C * C* * C* C* C* C* ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

@vanersa24

2 жыл бұрын

Pekerjaan yang sangat hebat, luar biasa 👍👍👍👍

@guss147

2 жыл бұрын

супер 👍

My grandfather was in the 99th Infantry and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. This is incredible, thank you for sharing!

Another amazing restoration. Thank you for sharing it with us, This caduceus was for a member of the US Army Medical Administrative Corps.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for your comment I am glad you liked it :)

@bikikokurokawa1757

2 жыл бұрын

I spent about 20 minutes googling to find this information... 🤣 Then I googled your channel, found this vid to pass it on, only to miss the boat by a day. Oh well!

@MrCardcon2

2 жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeRestorations It's an Ambulance Corps. Med Department pin.

@Raven_Enforcer

3 ай бұрын

​@@MrCardcon2 The A means Administration.

You're doing great. Restoring antiques is not only a hobby, but also a deepening into history. It's very interesting to watch your videos.

@AwesomeRestorations

Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot I am glad you like it :)

А я, честно говоря даже прослезился....😢 Когда Вы в конце видео показали инициалы этого Солдата, и когда игрушка/солдатик подмигнул!!!!!! Замечательная и Искустная работа!!! А подход к видео/съёмке вообще завораживает!!!Я бы даже назвал это не видео/съёмка, а Кино съёмка!!!! Действительно маленький короткометражный фильм!!!!!! Вы Мастер с Большой Буквы!!!! Спасибо!!!! Всем Человекам только Добра!!!! 🤘😉🤘🇷🇺

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much :)

@SylvanasCry

9 ай бұрын

"Всем Человекам только Добра!!!!" русские и добро не могут находиться в одном предложении.

That "A with wings" means army medicals

@tristanflynn4014

2 жыл бұрын

Funny how they chose the wrong symbol for the medical Corp.

@jeffreyphillips9303

2 жыл бұрын

A wings Means Army "ambulance"

@alexandrupantea6576

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyphillips9303 actually it comes from Administration. MS was Medical Specialist, D dentist and so on. And i think the letters were black on gold.

@jeffreyphillips9303

2 жыл бұрын

@@tristanflynn4014 Its not the wrong symbol at all...

@adrianjnovak8182

2 жыл бұрын

The insignia is Medical Administration Department est in 1907. Almost all Dr's and field medics carried this lighter.

Martin, your attention to detail is so noticeable (the US soldier figure in the cupboard, the Airborne torch can etc), the care and almost a reverence you have for someone's memories is beautiful and so refreshing to see in the 'disposable' world 🌎 we find ourselves. I have often wondered how you get/find your items to restore. Do people send you things to restore for them? Do you search for things where you live? As always may friend, thank you for a wonderful restoration of this historic piece! ❤

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I am glad you notice all the small details :) sometimes people ask if I am interested in receiving a certain thing. A few times I have accepted but otherwise I find my projects either on different shops or through contact persons or when travelling :)

@grettagirl2884

2 жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeRestorations you know, after I'd posted 📫 my comment/question, I read your Description of your video. I'm a bit embarrassed 😳 😔 to admit that I'd forgotten how well a Description of every video you upload, you write ✍ 😀. Forgotten perhaps because no one does this as thoroughly and accurate as you do. No one. It just adds to my admiration of you as a creator, Martin! Even with a whopping 5+ million Subscribers, you still reply to us, write detailed descriptions of your videos 📹 and give Channel stickers on comments. Please know, Martin, you really are the best 👌!

@franortegagil4511

2 жыл бұрын

C ,

@andreinovac4542

2 жыл бұрын

I'd also like to mention the excellently discreet nod to Band of Brothers - VAT 69 was the whiskey referenced in that fabulous series about soldiers from the Airborne Division who parachuted into France on D Day! Hats off to you, Martin!

The winking eye was hilarious...lol.

I watch you restore and it makes my mind race, where was it bought, who’s used it, how many times was it lost, what it’s seen, what it’s been through, how many times it was used, what it’s lit……. The list goes on and on. But all in all it’s a simple lighter. Is it an Airborne Corpsman or nurse? Simply beautiful!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for sharing your knowledge and experience I really appreciate it 😉 im having the same thoughts every time I restore a new object 👍

@maxboonkittypoison

2 жыл бұрын

From 1974 and back the soldiers got mre 24 hour combat. Inside whas a package of 5 sigarettes. most likely they smoked these sigarettes. Also there raincoats where half tents made of canvas. And they used turpentine and beeswax to waterproof there canvas so they would've need a lighter to warm up this solution. And they needed too cook there meal and there coffee. Every soldier had matches but they wanted a lighter instead. They would've used wasbenzine or gas for there lighters back in those days. Hope this helps. Greetings,, Kitty.

the letter shows what function one had in the medical department , for example "D" for dentist, "S" for sanitary and "A" for Administrative

Как всегда наслаждение для глаз и для ушей. Спасибо!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much :)

@ne_puzer

2 жыл бұрын

Так 1 мировой или 2 мировой?????

@alehkovalek342

2 жыл бұрын

Зажигалкой которая изготовлена во времена первой мировой войне , пользовались во времена второй мировой. К примеру у меня есть рабочие Австрийские и Английские зажигалки 20-30х годов прошлого века .

Absolutely incredible. A lighter that once belonged to a medic of the legendary 101st Airborne at the Battle of the Bulge.

@AwesomeRestorations

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your comment

@alexanderleach3365

Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeRestorations you're welcome

Nice job, thank you for preserving the history !!!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I think we can all confirm that the war has tried a lot of suffering, but also a lot of what we no longer know. The video is a good example with many worth knowing e.g. how all this works and what effort it has cost. Warm greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

@dwainfroude1385

2 жыл бұрын

Hear hear! All the best from the UK 🇬🇧

@sewo4071

2 жыл бұрын

Guttentag from Belgium🇧🇪

@vincentzigger270

2 жыл бұрын

Fala ae from Brazil

@parkingcase1447

2 жыл бұрын

Salam, from Azerbaijan

@nikahmadkhair

2 жыл бұрын

Selamat from Malaysia 🇲🇾

As usual you’ve completed an incredible restoration. You’ve brought M. Johnson back from the dead. We know and have said his name. He is being remembered by thousands of people all over the world. Thank you for your extreme care when working on these amazing pieces. Especially on Veterans Day here in the USA. Wouldn’t it be cool if you were to find the family of Mr. Johnson??

@ebridgewater

2 жыл бұрын

There must only be a few (hundred?) million of them 👍🏻

@doglips6630

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not saying it wouldn’t be difficult as Johnson is the 2nd most common family name in the US (as mustard guy points out 👍).. per census data, 3500 or so of the 500k US troops involved in the battle of the bulge should be named Johnson. I believe that’s the insignia of an officer in the ambulance corps, so if you take it at face value then there shouldn’t be too many M. Johnson’s to track down. AR- great job on the restoration, it’s a beauty.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for your comments. I don't think it would be easy to find the original owner

@jorgeandreszanocchi6485

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. My deep respect to all Veterans. As I always say, no matter on which side we fought or what war it was.

@sardonic_smile_8752

2 жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeRestorations Perhaps, contacting the "Military Times" the newspaper of the US Armed Forces, they could seek out records with their journalist "authority" and track the family down. It might make for a good article. Just a suggestion. Very nice selection and sanding. I do like your taste in tools. Isn't "Kingfisher" an Indian beer?

Army Medic, Army Nurse, Red Cross insignia. Beautiful work and today we all remember M. Johnson who served. God Bless their soul.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for your comment :)

Big Fan Bro Big Fan♥️ This is a masterpiece. Congratulation from Vietnam.😉👍🍺

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@durango8882

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! New subscriber 👍🏻

Very cool. And respectful to those whom may have passed when Mr.Johnson lost his lighter. All wars suck, we must remember them and learn to respect one another around the world as you do Martin. Thank you!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your comment :)

@krisaaron5771

2 жыл бұрын

My father was a postal investigator for the US Army during WWII, and spent most of the war in Europe. A German officer surrendered -- along with several of his enlisted men -- and Dad (who was a major) made sure they were treated respectfully until they could be sent to a POW camp. The officer gave him a chrome luger automatic (I think it belonged to a Nazi officer and had been traded to the army officer) in thanks for Dad's help. I'm sure there was a lot more to the story; my father told us very little about his wartime experiences, but he cherished his souvenirs from the four years he served. Thank you for the respect you gave the lighter and the soldier who carried it. As Mark Knopfler wrote in one of his greatest songs, we are fools to make war on our brothers in arms.

Respect to you "AR" on behalf of the millions who died in past conflicts. 'We Will Remember Them.'

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ray for your comment ❤

The lighters so beautiful.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks I am glad you think so :)

I love that you have a Medic in your cupboard because you are basically a Medic for old things.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

glad you think so, thanks :)

The caduceus is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology and consequently by Hermes Trismegistus in Greco-Egyptian mythology. The same staff was also borne by heralds in general, for example by Iris, the messenger of Hera. It is a short staff entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings

@tristanflynn4014

2 жыл бұрын

That is the staff of Hermes, called a Caduceus. The American Military chose that symbol for their medical wing, not really knowing what it actually represented. It's actually a symbol of thieves and gamblers, amongst other things. The Rod of Asclepius is a single staff, with a single snake coiled around it. That is a true symbol of healing and medicine. It is used in most professional medicine areas as a symbol. The Caduceus is used mostly in private and corporate ones as it is a cool looking symbol.

@BeardDaddyGrimm

2 жыл бұрын

@Mette B I hope your joking but incase your not, Army the A stands for Army 🤦‍♂️

@jeffreyphillips9303

2 жыл бұрын

@Mette B Ambulance

@jeffreyphillips9303

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeardDaddyGrimm No it doesn't , It stands for Ambulance, although it is an Army Pin

@jeffreyphillips9303

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeardDaddyGrimm N for Nurse, V for Veternary, D for Dentist, S for Sanitary. All are Army Pins

Absolutely fantastic! We will never forget the Band of Brothers who fighted in Bastogne and all around Europe during WWII. ❤

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Francesca - no they were true heroes ❤

@brunoLKl7

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, when I saw the Airborne badge then already remembered Easy Company soldiers (from band of brothers).

Cheers to you, AR!

@AwesomeRestorations

6 күн бұрын

thanks the same to you 😊😊

Dad was in the medical corps during WWII. Here are what the letters represent. Each letter signifies a "corps"; medics specifically were listed under Administrative. These are the only known letters used in the medical corps during WWII; 1- Medical Army insignia "A" - Administrative 2- Medical Army insignia "N" - Nurse 3- Medical Army insignia "S" - Sanitary 4- Medical Army insignia "D" - Dental 5- Medical Army insignia "V" - Veterinarian 6- Medical Army insignia "P" - Pharmacist 7- Medical Army insignia "PT" - Physical Therapist 8- Medical Army insignia "C" - Contract Surgeon 9- Medical Army insignia "HD" - Hospital Dietitian Great restoration, as usual!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for this comment :)

Im sure Veteran M. Johnson is thrilled to see you fixed his beloved lighter. It is truly amazing what you do Martin thank you for sharing kind sir♥️👍🔥

This video shows to us the respect and spirit of restoration, keeping all history of this lighter... congrats... Awesome Restoration with sure.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much :)

To all the Vets awesome for your service👍

i bet Mr. Johnson is looking down from heaven with joy seeing this restoration of his lighter.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so ❤

Крутое видео! Спасибо огромное. Как я и думал, это зажигалка медицинского солдата. И даже с инициалами. Еще одна частичка большой войны восстановлена для истории. Как говорили в СССР - Никто не забыт, ничто не забыто. ✌️👍💪

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for your comment :)

Thanks for this awesome video, Martin.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend - I guess that You have early access to all my videos 😉👌

@Advanedu

2 жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeRestorations Yeah, you're right, Martin. This is John, your Vietnamese translator. You sent me the links.

Simply awesome

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you Adrian - happy new year :)

The lighter came to life once again! 👏👏

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

yes it did :)

Watching your videos is a stress reliever.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear that :)

My Friday is complete now! Thank you sir, beautiful job!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for watching :)

I like the nighttime sound running in the background, it's pure ASMR

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks I am glad you think so :)

What a restoration. I keep watching and watching.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much :)

The “in-workshop” transportation cracked me up 🤣. Good to see the fridge is restocked 👍

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked that part - and yes my beer situation is quite good at the moment 🍻👍 cheers

@ssrprashant91

2 жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeRestorations i see u have a good Indian beer too. Kingfisher ;)

@MrHomeduck

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, I loved this as well 🤣 a necessity, of course.

Absolutely beautiful!!! 👍👍👍

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce :)

@brucek6563

2 жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeRestorations You're welcome.

По концовке мурашки по коже, а это значит видео и работа супер!!) молодец!!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot :)

Смотрю с огромным удовольствием 👍👍👍🇷🇺❤️ Ты реально крут 👍👍👍👍

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much :)

@user-xe4yb6ni3z

2 жыл бұрын

Хоть один Русский попался

@niknik4499

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-xe4yb6ni3z не один))

@WHITE_RUS80

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-xe4yb6ni3z Нас тут Легион!☝😉

@Starscreamerer

2 жыл бұрын

@@WHITE_RUS80, вагон и маленькая тележка! 🍻🍻

As usual! I get teary-eyed. About how carefully you restore your items. And brings them back to life. The background music is spot on.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Damn the soldier in the reflection jump scared me. You are good at that.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Michael :)

That turned out really beautiful! I digging the coolers you've added to the shop and fully stocked of course!!! I also have to tell you the winking medic is a damned fine touch...I love it!!!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much I really appreciate it :)

Another amazing restoration video and humorous at the same time. Love the cart. I had to stop in the middle of packing to move to watch this video. Kicked my feet up on the sofa and took a break. Well worth it.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thanks a lot Chris. Good luck with the packing and moving :)

The smile on my face every time I see you posted a new vídeo!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much :)

昔使われていて今は朽ちて使えなくなった物が再び使えるようになるのを見ていると、 楽しくもあり嬉しくもあり素晴らしいことでもあり、いつ見ても飽きないです。

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot :)

Love the Band of Brothers reference. Nothing but the best Vat 69!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much and glad you caught that reference :)

@victorrain

2 жыл бұрын

He got it out of Winters’ foot locker. Only the best for Mrs. Nixon’s baby boy!

Every video is amazing! I love seeing these restorations. I did see the soldier face 👀 who else caught it? That soldier wink at the end scared me 😂🤦

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks I am glad you liked the video :)

HE'S Back!!! Awesome video great way to start my Friday. Yesterday was Veterans Day here in the USA great way to give thanks to those who gave all!!!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis, very cool that you have a Veterans Day honoring all those who gave so much to other ❤ glad you liked the video

SHARP also BEAUTIFUL & LOOKING INCREDIBLE 🤛🤜👍🖐️WORK

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Another fantastic restoration handled with the respect the subject matter deserves.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

i love your recovery video

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot :)

@alexvenda

2 жыл бұрын

Voltei o final do vídeo, várias vezes, o soldado americano com isqueiro reformado e piscada de olhos foi surpreendente, muito show 😉⛑️ *Alex Brasil*

Another amazing video, Martin! Your skills and the reverance you show this lighter, as with all your other items, sets you apart from the myriad of other restoration channels! Keep up this fantastic work, dude! Hails from the UK! 🍻🤘💜

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot Andy I really appreciate it :)

Лучшее видео перед сном, спасибо ☺️

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Denis :)

Как всегда, идеально! Смотришь и наслаждается! Молодец! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot :)

That turned out beautifully!! It’s amazing the quality of build back in the day, compared to all the cheaply made consumables these days! Excellent restoration 👍👏🙏

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot :)

@gattosquad2241

2 жыл бұрын

Actually i think based on how consistent every item he restores looks it's dramatically more likely he's faking the rust etc using chemicals. It's convenient how many items that are HIGHLY corroded seem to have almost no corrosion damage once he cleans them, almost like he just dunks them in a solution for a week or two. Fine detail does not survive 3mm of accumulated corrosion or the conditions required to get it there.

parabéns pela restauração e paciência, isso deve ter levado mais de uma semana para ficar concluído, o que me chamou atenção e que seu local de trabalho recebeu um belo upgrade ou seja esta mais organizado do que antes, podias um dia mostrar o seu mini museu com os objetos restaurados 😉

Каждое видео,как шаг в историю! Порой смотриш,и сердце сжимается. Может и человека того нет. А память о нем ты восстоновил. Супер. Так держать! Жму руку!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks :)

That symbol (Badge) on the lighter is an EARLY WW II ARMY AIR CORP. MEDICAL CADUCEUS. The "A" Symbol denotes it as being from the Administration Branch. The "A" would have been filled in with a color of Brown. It was probably an Officers Lighter. My Father was in the 101st Airborne and jumped in during D-Day. He was one of the soldiers who were depicted in "Band of Brothers". And he had a similar Zippo Lighter...but his had the "Screaming Eagles" Symbol on the front. - - Andy, you are a MASTER at Restorations! - -

@AwesomeRestorations

Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for your comment 😊😊

Amazing restoration my friend the respect you treat every object you restore is one of the reasons I watch you work. The army Medic in the cupboard is a bit of a clue to the insignia. Keep up the awesome work. All the best from NZ 🇳🇿

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Dave for your comment I really appreciate it :)

Beautiful work again, such a pleasure to watch a skilled craftsman putting so much care and love into something.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Gotta love the 101! My sister’s last duty station before retirement was Ft. Campbell and now she’s a current resident of Clarksville, TN. I love how you incorporate different symbols and items that are related to the project in each video!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your comment, she sounds like a really cool sister :)

@gryffinity1134

2 жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeRestorations She’s alright, I guess. 😂 But she served her country well!

Bravo! So beautiful

@AwesomeRestorations

4 ай бұрын

many thanks

I absolutely love the history ones; such a beautiful craftsman. Edit1; The insignia is the Staff of Hermes(Mercury), or The Caduceus, It has different meanings, depending how you go about it, but the symbol originated when Mercury tried to stop two serpents from fighting, the Staff was thrown and they intertwined. The "A" is for Army and given the lighter, medic.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for your comment :)

Magnífico trabalho. Assistindo pela segunda vez.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elaine ... I really appreciate it 👍🏻 :)

The Vat 69 was a nice nod to the troops.. such a lovely item as always so well done.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jennifer for watching another one of my videos and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍😉

I have to chuckle at the refrigerator full of Heineken, but the cart is loaded with a couple of bottles of Budweiser. I’ve really enjoyed this playlist of videos. Your work is beautiful.

@AwesomeRestorations

9 ай бұрын

🍻

The art of restoring to life

As I always say on this channel, I like the sandblasting work scene the most! This is because when you look at sandblasting, you feel that your body and mind are sharpened and cleaned.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sandblasting is really relaxing to watch :)

3rd. Fire team. 1st. Squad. 1st. Platoon. Hotel Co. 2nd. Battalion. 9th. Marines. 1967/68. The small things lost in places you can still feel.. smell and hear. You pulled some life out of that mess..Good work Sir. I had to cut my watch off along the road between Cam Lo and Carol... if it turns up... you got the job.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for your comment :)

Awesome.. I was a medic with the 101st " Screamin Eagles" rocdoc 2 tours in Afghanistan. Very cool to see this pierce of heritage

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for your comment I really appreciate it :) stay safe

Отличная работа!) Лайк!)

@AkopianDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Да, автор проделал колоссальную работу!

@PuVladimirovich

2 жыл бұрын

Зажигательную шайбу тоже нужно было обновить

I love how you restore it back and make it so shiny, Martin. Btw I like how you add some details that we see in your video when you want to get a Lighter to heat that old Light We all see a toy soldier with a medic helmet in your tool cupboard. and when you sandblasted the lighter, we saw the face of a medic soldier there, and of course at the end of the video you showed the toy soldier we meant.... M. Johnson must be happy that you found and repaired his favorite lighter.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for your comment :)

This is how they were made 👍👍👍. Great restoration

@AwesomeRestorations

Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot :)

The Soldiers will be proud to see this!!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I really hope so :)

Extremely nice restoration! Watched this in public and had to battle with my bulge lmao

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

ha ha glad you liked it :)

@Khanabyss420

2 жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeRestorations lmao he really really liked it 😂 😉

When you add a "little squeeze" of WD-40 reminds me of when epic meal time used to cook with "a little" Jack Daniels.

@ThisisSpartaRofl

2 жыл бұрын

"Two shots of vodka"

Thx for keeping memory alive..

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching :)

I love these WW2 lighter restos! How incredible would it be if that lighter made its was back to Mr Johnson’s family, or possibly himself had he survived the war and was actually one of the very few living vets

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

glad you liked it, and yes it would be incredible to return it to the rightful owner :)

Que bom vê mais um video de suas restaurações! Ficou incrível!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much :)

Parabéns, meu amigo... Que restauração top! Incrível!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

muito obrigado :)

Absolutely beautiful piece of history.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks :)

Cant get enough of your videos.... You have taken it to a whole different level my friend! Greetings from Greece! 🇬🇷

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. Greetings from Sweden :)

Satisfying good work, must be worth a lot 👀

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot :)

Totally Awesome restoration dude ! Great piece, keep up the content

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

many thanks :)

I’ll pretend I did not see those beers 🍺😏 Excellent work bro

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

he he, thanks a lot 🍻

Was a combat medic and glad to see this and your great work Brother!!!Hooah!!!!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot Charles :)

It will be strange because of the wrong emblem, the caduceus of Mercury was not a medical emblem, it is the rod of Aesculapius, the correct one.

@tristanflynn4014

2 жыл бұрын

Also known as the staff of Hermes.

@juanjosanjuan2329

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Phoenician.

Curto muito assistir seus vídeos! Parabéns!🇧🇷

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much :)

You,Sir,are a Master of your craft. It is satisfying to see old relics get new life and that lighter would be a lot more rugged than today's lighters.

Nice job, and loved seeing my 101st Airborne plug there. Thank you!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

قناة تستحق لمتابعة 🌷❤️

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

many thanks

The medical symbol with an A on the front is from the Medical Administrative Corps The soldiers name was M Johnson so should be relatively simple to find out who he was

@BolidaBeu

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have all info of this symbol series? I know the N is for the nurse. and others are?

@mjs7172

2 жыл бұрын

@@BolidaBeu upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/%22Insignia_of_the_Army_of_the_United_States%22__-NARA-__514627.jpg

State of art! Thank you!

@AwesomeRestorations

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thanks again buddy :)

it is an insignia of Medical Administrative Corps, established in 1917. The Officers of the Medical Administrative Corps helped conduct the work of the Medical Department at the larger Hospitals and Headquarters, where they performed administrative duties. They consisted largely of WW1 Officers with administrative experience who had continued serving in the Reserves after the war.

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for your comment :)

@shaukymubarak7913

2 жыл бұрын

Love your work martin.. I am your new fan from Indonesia.. Salut..

*Awesome Video* 😍

@kimbrey65

2 жыл бұрын

It's a medical symbol. More specifically, it's a symbol for the American Medical Association. He may have been a doctor, nurse or something along that line, given the symbols on his lighter.

Some poor medic lost his lighter, and was unable to light his smokes. A travesty, indeed

Wow!!!! It would be awesome if you could find the family of that man and show them the lighter!! Fantastic restoration!!! You rock Martin!!!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

That would be cool! Thanks for watching😉👍

Of course he had to use Lewis Nixon's favorite Vat 69. Great restoration!

@AwesomeRestorations

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much :)