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[Notchy Bob]

Great picture, @Tom A Hawk !

This one shows Cunne Shote, the Cherokee chief, as painted by Francis Parsons in 1762:



...and Florida's own Osceola, painted by George Catlin in 1838:



Best regards,

Notchy Bob

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Wearing one makes you the Emperor of the Centauri Empire... (Let's see how many of ya get that joke...)

LD

 

[chorizo]

They are still worn today by some European military and they signify the Officer of the Day/Duty Officer.

Note the Spanish Naval Officer with the Sword

 

[CaptainVane]

Some might recognize it from Band of Brothers:
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I thought i knew everything about BoB but i dont recall that scene. Can you give a little background on it?

 

[TobJohn]

I thought i knew everything about BoB but i dont recall that scene. Can you give a little background on it?

I think this is the episode Points, because it’s after Germany surrendered. The American soldier is talking to a German MP, who is discussing the best and worst places he’d been deployed.

 

[nit wit]

The last vestige of armor.Badge of honor!
Nit Wit

 

[Timber Wolf]

I keep meaning to knock one out. I have some sheet copper that should work for a crude representation.

 

[CaptainVane]

I think this is the episode Points, because it’s after Germany surrendered. The American soldier is talking to a German MP, who is discussing the best and worst places he’d been deployed.

FYI, Band of Brothers - Sundance is running BoB marathon all day Friday 11/24.

 

[Rifleman1776]

All responses on spot. I occasionally wore one made of leather with my Rev. Rifleman outfit.