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God Bless our veterans!!❤️🇺🇸

A great event and stories. And the items are great. And seeing a Veteran over 100 years old is wonderful testament to there service. Thank you Erik and JD for the tour. The Iron Cross story was neat. Thanks for sharing! ❤️👍👊💯

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

👊🏻

JD, you never fail to impress me with all the awesome pieces of history you find. Well done

Looks like you had a great day. Thanks for helping to keep Real American History during these tough times. Must say that was one big show, "So much history - So little time."

Thirty minute video and there's MORE to come?! This is equivalent to leaving a kid alone in a toy store! Loved the excitement and the reunions. :)

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

🙂

Thanks again for taking along to places we didn’t know about and never would otherwise get to visit!!!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@powercatjeffy

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. He's the reason I knew about this show and finally got to go

@B-fz7bu

3 ай бұрын

@@powercatjeffy cool! Hope you got some good buys. lol, this is like a massive military flea market, I’d have to take a few hundred in cash and leave everything else at home!

@powercatjeffy

3 ай бұрын

@@B-fz7bu I wish I could have walked away with stuff. I mainly went for the experience. Only thing I bought was bullets from Chickamauga, as JD highlighted in one of his shorts. My g-g grandfather fought and was captured there.

@B-fz7bu

3 ай бұрын

@@powercatjeffy Whoa, that’s pretty cool! A lot to chew on, those are literally relics from your past! Yeah, just seeing all that stuff it’s amazing so much was preserved!

Loved the show! And it was great to meet you and Eric on Saturday! Thanks for what you do!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Wow! Giving Andrew Biggio that grave plaque!!!! Incredible moment! He deserves that!

Thank you for this clip. Always enjoyed all your clips

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Going to it is on my bucket list. Thanks for posting.

I literally just found your channel TODAY. I started watching some of your episodes from Gettysburg. I've got to tell you, I really like your content and presentation style. 👍

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate that. Feel free to share it out with a few others. 🙂

Me and my family from canada are coming down in july this year to see Eric museum. And walk the battle field. Love the ch

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!

The reason your vids are so good is because you bring a large element of emotion to most everything you do JD. It's real...not forced because you are real about it and bring it with you. What a smart guy to surround yourself with such people and knowledge. Still say you should have your own tv show.

Great video. I liked the framed picture of the Iwo Jima flag raising with signatures of 2 of the flag raisers. Several years ago they found out that Rene Gagnon was not one of the flag raisers. That 3rd division helmet you bought is incredible. I collect a lot of WW2 Marine items. I'm hoping to make it to that show next year.

Sorry I missed it this year. As usual Erik got a nice haul. That paper with the flag raising on Iwo Jima was awesome. I just rewatched Flags of Our Fathers last week.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that thing was something else.

I have known Bill Shea for a number of years, One of the best dealers in the hobby and a true gentleman.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

100%

I had the privilege and pleasure of caring for many WWII vets as a nurse and the bravery, pride, patriotism and unselfishness these men and women exhibited are things that cannot be taught.

Very cool stuff!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Bucket list event of mine. When I learned about this event, I have been wanting to go and find something unique for my collection.

Excellent video showing all the historical items and the story of Joe Madona! Thank you JD for all the time and videos you make! I learn something every time I watch!!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

👍🏻

Eric and J.D. Thank you for the amazing video of the Show of Show's. Wish they would come to my area.

@frenchfan3368

3 ай бұрын

The Wanenmachet Show in Tulsa, OK is not quite as good as the Show of Shows but still impressive.

Time to visit the museum again.

Nice job reoresenting this amazing event - interesting (to me) that I'd snapped photos of many of the items you highlighted. The brass and bone artwork WAS amazing!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that stuff was cool as heck.

JD and Eric job well done! Thank you

That was great! God Bless those guys! USA!

Need a tour of your collection JD

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Erik's is way more interesting.

@tyler_1945

3 ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground it is hard to beat Erik’s collection, but I’m sure you still have quite the collection

If only we had something similar here in the U.K

@joshuagibson2520

3 ай бұрын

Organize it. Get it going.

@historicmilitaria1944

3 ай бұрын

Three counties show ground militaria fair......great malvern militaria fair...

Those posters of the famous Iwo Jima flag raising was very cool. However, Rene Gagnon was not one of the actual flag raisers. He brought the famous second flag up to the top of the mountain. Here is the list of the flag raisers: Ira Hayes, Harold Schultz, Michael Strank, Franklin Sousley, Harold Keller and Harlon Block. John Bradley was not a flag raiser. The Marines corrected the flag raisers about 6 years ago. Still a neat poster artifact.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Correct.

My town!!! Thanks for saying Louavul correctly!! LOL

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Ha! No problem.

Excited for the video about the trophy cups!

Nice battle trophies JD & Erik. You said it about their origin and why we have them in our possession. Because Grand dad and his buddies crushed it!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

🇺🇸

Finally made it from Houston to the Gettysburg Museum of History today! Grateful for what y’all do!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!

The original marker for Madonna and the story behind it all - very powerful.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Very much so.

Awesome finds.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

👍🏻

I’m glad you got a helmet. Thank you.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Me too!

Gavin’s coffee thermos? Are you freakin kidding me? That’s INSANE! Wow!

Great video! I would love to go, maybe next year. It's really great to hear of a couple other legitimate dealers in this video. The reason I don't go to militaria shows is because there are just soooo many fakes, but knowing at least a few legitimate dealers would make it a lot more interesting to go.

Im like a kid in a candy store when it comes to seeing history and memorabilia

Great video JD.....Thank you very much, really enjoyed it.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

👍🏻

Nice haul guys!

Super cool video! Erik cleans up nicely, looking all cute in a jacket.

I saw that piece of the German plane @ 23:00, such an awesome piece!

Great video, and Dude... I sure hope I am sitting around WWII shows when I am 102 eating Chick-fil-A!!

If I went there, I would have to be dragged out. 30:08 I have a SS nco cap, IRONICALLY from the Ruptured duck. The center piece of my WW2 collection.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Nice!

Lou-a-vull! ❤️

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Dang right!

I live in Louisville and never hear about this convention. Hate I miss it

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Dang. Next year!

@SigmaNuHE481

3 ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground is it always in February? I'll set a reminder on my calendar for next year so I can look out for it

Another great video 😊

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I did one better than all these Militaria Shows. I cleaned out all the Veteran's Estates here locally when I was in my twenties. I'm now in my late fifties. I got my items through hard work which required getting dirty... Not only did I meet their families. I got to bond with them when they were still alive. I do miss them a lot

I was fortunate enough to bring home a Iraqi flag in 2003 from Iraq. So I totally agree with Yo awesome, awesome autumn video.

JD. Did you know that ( I think starting in the late 1920s the coca cola company gave out watch fabs or key chains with the swastika on it . If you don't know I'm sure you can look it up . PS. Awesome video my friend ! THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA........

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Wow! Never heard that one.

@frankmarullo228

3 ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground yea there is a long story on that plus pictures on the Internet. A few years ago when I learned about it just like joy, I said B.S. but after looking it up I saw pictures on it. THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE......FRANK

Thanks

The bones and propeller carvings are beautiful. I'm a machinist and have always admired hand work like that.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, those really stood out to me.

This reminds me of the early US space program. It seems to me that NASA used multiple probes launched nearly simultaneously in order to get one successful mission. I think that this company would be a good candidate to proceed further, their Mk 2 version will perform significantly better than the first attempt. Obviously, they have a great team to be able to cope with the many in-flight challenges of this mission. Don’t think of this as a complete failure, but use the SPACEX philosophy and think of it as a near success. Spacefaring is hard.

This is just absolutely one of my favorite pages on KZread💯💪

There’s a military collectors show in Gettysburg on March 8-9 2024

Very enjoyable many thanks.

Wow!!! So much history!!! Thank you for this video it is great!!!

Awesome haul! Wish I could be there! I would've gotten that bullets and metal photo frame but I don't think I can actually bring it back to Singapore with me🤣 Would love to go on the tour with Matt Leitch. Bet it'll be a blast and very educational for those who are interested in visiting actual sites where it all happened I've raised a recommendation to our local library to get Chris' books - praying hard they'll get them🤞With what's going on in two continents now, our children need to learn about what the veterans did and went through during the war That little interaction with the veteran was so sweet. Best of health, Ed! ❤ On a sidenote, if you read Ed Shames' book "Airborne: The Combat Story of Ed Shames of Easy Company", Shames did mention Joe Madonna quite a bit. If my memory serves, Madonna was one of Shames' buddies in I Company before he was transferred to Easy Thanks and can't wait for the next episode💯

Thanks for pronouncing it right. Wish I would’ve known about this show. Kicking myself for not going

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Next year!

Love the items thanks 😊

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Fantastic show,thanks for sharing.

I wish we had cool shows like this where I live.

That was really fascinating!

Very cool, nice change of pace, I felt like we’re been in this 101st Airborne stint for ages

Love Jumping Jim Gavin’s thermos set! Slim Jim had to keep going somehow! I’ve got an autographed copy of his biography 1st edition and his book on Airborne warfare. Airborne!

Thank you for another great episode.

I was excited to see what the cigar cutter was going for but it's showing sold!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Oh crud. It was up this morning but I can’t remember how much it was going for.

Must go to this. Interesting stuff again guys thanks!

The video intro music is on point as usual, thanks for the videos JD!!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Really great video! Excellent subject matter, fantastic interviewing and filming!

This was cool! I miss you going to museums! That is one my favorite things you do 😊

I always look forward to your SOS video. Thanks!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

More to come!

I would love to have one of the dummy paratroopers used to fool the Germans. How rare are they ?

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Me too! Very rare.

@historicmilitaria1944

3 ай бұрын

I have one reviewed on my yt channel

Looked like fun but hard on the feet (& wallet!). Chick-fil-A here comes ole JD!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

😂

JD, Great as always. It was a pleasure meeting you. I might have a good contact for the WHH tomb.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Good meeting you as well.

Another fantastic video. Thanks JD, Erik and Andrew! Loved Andrew's story the most though!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that was pretty dang cool.

I saw a saddle and was wondering if it was used in WWI or WWII. I knew horses were used in both wars. It Looked in good condition for a saddle that was probably used everyday. War Horse is my favorite WWI movie by the way. ♥️🐴👍

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

That was a WWI saddle.

@zekesgirl100

3 ай бұрын

Probably a 1904 McCellan

Great video and alot of history lessons in it as well. your haul is pretty amazing. thank you for sharing

I think I would make a pot of coffee and wash the General's thermos and have a drink dedicated to him

Now that is a flea market that I would enjoy 😅

I wanted to go so badly!!😢 thx for the video!

So this is on my bucket list in the near future!

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Heck of a show.

@powercatjeffy

3 ай бұрын

You won't regret it. That was exactly what I did this year, checked that box. I'm showing this vid to family as my vacation "slide show."

I used to converse with Chris via the old BoB Eugene Roe website, back in the day.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Good guy.

Hello JD what a great video thank you so much & I appreciate your amazing hard work keep it up and love your channel JD

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

👍🏻

Eric scored big !

Let me start by saying that I love your videos. I do take exception with the comment that Mr. Wyatt made about the Iron Cross being the equivalent to the Medal of Honor. In order to win a Medal of Honor someone had to truly go above and beyond. Sadly, most of them died in earning that medal. The very fact that there are multiple awards of the Iron Cross tells me they are not equivalent.

@auxmike718

2 ай бұрын

That would be the pour le merit medal

JD: You produce very engaging and entertaining videos, which I enjoy very much. I would like to make a correction to what Bill Shea said regarding the famous Joe Rosenthal image of the flag-raising on Mt. Suribachi: Rene Gagnon is NOT in that photo. He was a runner and carried the flag pictured (which was the second flag raised). He was in other posed photos taken afterwards on the summit, but he is not in that famous photo. It only took the Marine Corps until October 2019, 74 years after the battle for Iwo Jima, to correctly identify Harold Keller instead of Rene Gagnon as one of the six Marines in the photo.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

That is correct. We talked about that off camera but I should have made a notation on camera. I think that Bill was referring to the fact that Gagnon was credited as a flag raiser at the time.

@christopherrandazzo1485

3 ай бұрын

Understood. Thank you for all your efforts to honor veterans and their sacrifices. Semper Fidelis!@@TheHistoryUnderground

I would have been there but my mom and sister came up from Florida. I live only 10 minutes from there.

classy move eric. bravo. the gi also couldve shellacked the insignia to keep it from chipping. that was a known thing theyd sometimes do. that thermos is awesome.

Thanks for sharing JD. One question, how do you know these items are original items? We have a similar massive show in Belgium Called Ciney. But honestly, I think the majority of the German stuff offered at Ciney is doubtful. There is a large industry in Eastern Europe in producing fake stuff.

Some folks just have all the cool stuff! Super cool 🍻

There they battled up Iwo Jima's hill Two hundred and fifty men But only twenty-seven lived To walk back down again And when the fight was over And Old Glory raised Among the men who held it high Was the Indian, Ira Hayes Johnny Cash/Peter La Farge.

It never ceases to amaze me how people find such artifacts of tyranny, so interesting. Shows like this are essentially romanticizing items from a regime so many American men died fighting against. I'm sure you wouldn't have seen shows like this in the 60's or 70's.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 ай бұрын

You do realize that it was the American men who fought against tyranny who brought most of this stuff back, right?

@Navet63

2 ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryUndergroundyes

@Navet63

2 ай бұрын

They were brought home as keepsakes. Now they're being sold for profit. Hey, have fun though.

JD, just out of curiosity, how much was that Ruppert dummy ?

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Crud, I don't remember.

@historicmilitaria1944

3 ай бұрын

Budget for around £2,000 ..they are about as a case of unused examples were found in royal air force storage and came onto the collector market,which is the source of both mine and the example in this video...there are examples from the same batch in museums in the uk,usa,australia to name but a few

Really enjoyed the video mate can't wait for the next one 👍

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

👊🏻

Whoa. There's me!!!! 14:10

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Ha! Welcome to the channel. 😅

@powercatjeffy

3 ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground I'm famous now!!!

SS prices ridiculous as usual. I think dealers keep pushing the prices up on purpose.

@TheHistoryUnderground

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, pretty high end. Supply and demand, I guess.

Think you should visit the militariafair at Ciney Belgium JD

would be worth.