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  1. springfld.arsenal

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    This was found in an unlikely sale, present but “not for sale.” Owner didn’t want to part with it but my friend Ben and his twin brother convinced her to change her mind.

    This is a USN 3-pounder rapid-fire gun cartridge case, which had been cut down and loaded with a blank charge. It is over 2” diameter and about 11” long. The battery of four 3-pounder salute Guns that fired this case is still guarding the main gate of the Washington Navy Yard. Engraved on the side of the brass case is:

    “One of the shells fired in giving a naval salute to King George VI of Great Britain at the Washington Navy Yard June 9, 1939

    Only naval salute ever given a king by United States Navy”

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    springfld.arsenal, May 19, 2018
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    Royals arrive at Union Station, Washington DC on June 8, 1939

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  3. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Why that's my 6th cousin Franklin and his wife Eleanor!!!!!!!!! Not used to seeing him standing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:woot::woot::woot::woot::woot:
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    he's holding the Admiral...tightly !
     
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Oh yeah, and a cane in his right hand.........
     
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  6. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    Bless his heart ... Joy.
     
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    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Aha, another closet Dutchy!:peeking:I knew there was something, you can't hide behind that French name, Aquitaine.:playful:
     
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  8. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    :joyful::joyful::);)
     
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  9. AuDragon

    AuDragon Well-Known Member

    Gotta love the dress the Queen Mother is wearing on the right, such style and elegance! And I love the cheeky American dress design revealing all that ankle! ;). Great pic of the President too.:)
     
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