Luger University Diplomas...

Pete Ebbink · 02-09-2004, 12:39 AM

...on e-Bay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=36049

John Sabato · 02-09-2004, 01:19 PM

Sure Looks pretty expensive for something that anyone could create and print out from their computer for less than $0.25 <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" />

Doubs · 02-09-2004, 02:35 PM

It's the embossed gold seal, John, that makes it so expensive!

Edward Tinker · 02-09-2004, 03:13 PM

Yes, but like most things John, jim-bob spent the time making it, and to tell the truth, for less than $13.00 including shipping, makes a cute novelty or present for someone with lugeritis?

Sometimes finding the time and "special" paper makes it worth it to buy something like this...

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Ed

John D. · 02-09-2004, 03:33 PM

Yea - well.. Cost might be: $0.30 (the Gold foil, Doubs mentions <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> ).. Sooo..

WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT IDEA???!!!

<img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" />
<img border="0" alt="[soapbox]" title="" src="graemlins/soapbox.gif" />

John Sabato · 02-09-2004, 05:49 PM

It will be interesting to see how much the first one sells for and how often duplicates pop up from the seller...

Doubs · 02-10-2004, 03:20 AM

More than 50 years ago I sent off for a certificate appointing me a Colonel in the Confederate Army. It had my name on it and a well thought-out presentation paragraph. It was on parchment, signed by a couple of cleverly named officials, complete with embossed gold seals, and about the only part I recall was a comment that I was now "squattin' in high cotton". At the time that went right over my head but my father found it amusing.

Adam · 02-10-2004, 07:26 AM

These "diplomas" are interesting. I agree that they are a little higher than most would pay for a "novelty". But, still they are neat!

Roadkill · 02-10-2004, 07:50 AM

I've got a large colorful one signed by Gov. George Wallace appointing me as a Lieutenant Colonel (aide de camp) in the Alabama State Militia. Its an official state document with all the seals ect. What exactly is an "aide de camp" anyway?

rk

Frank · 02-10-2004, 10:44 AM

RK, that means you get to collect the fire wood, cook all the meals, clean the camp and do all sorts of other chores. I'm surprised you didn't already know this!!!

John Sabato · 02-10-2004, 11:15 AM

In other words RK, it's a sergeant! <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" />

regards,

JS (

SFC, USA, Retired)

Roadkill · 02-10-2004, 12:06 PM

Well, I've never been under any grand illusions as the the greatness of my status or relevance
in the larger themes of life. Here today, gone tomorrow. Just try to do as little damage as possible and contribute to the greater whole to the degree of which I'm capable. Throw in a a healthy family, a good marriage, little deer hunting, lot of coyote hunting, enough money to pay the bills with a little left over, and I'm OK. What the heck, my ugly dogs like me anyway as long as they get fed.

rk

Doubs · 02-10-2004, 11:38 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Roadkill:
What exactly is an "aide de camp" anyway?
rk<hr /></blockquote>The "Aide de Camp" is a junior officer assigned to assist a senior officer. It's possible that a senior NCO might be selected to fill the position. Military habits and customs do change or are slightly different in various units.

A junior NCO, such as a Cpl or Buck Sgt who was responsible for clean-up and such for a senior officer was called a "Dog Robber" and were often the origin of many of the best rumors that floated around a unit. The term was common during WW1 and seems to have survived into the 2nd WW as this link will show.
http://www.69th-infantry-division.co...dogrobber.html

Doubs · 02-10-2004, 11:50 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by tacfoley:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Doubs:
More than 50 years ago I sent off for a certificate appointing me a Colonel in the Confederate Army. <hr /></blockquote>Just thinking - the amount of money my family lost supporting the valiant efforts of the Confederacy in their hopeless resistance in the face of the invading Northern Agressors would have bought us an Army, let alone a Colonelcy. tac
'whistlin' Dixie is my way of sayin' we nearly won'.<hr /></blockquote>Tac, it's a shame your family didn't save their Confederate money. At one time worthless except as loo paper, the real thing is worth quite a few Yankee dollars today! Wish I had some.

On a side note, I understand that many Southern boys used Confederate money in France during WW1. It spent quite well. I also have heard that some gave the differnt color "seals" on the US bills a higher value than "face" and managed to convince a few unwary Frogs to accept it at an inflated rate.

Ya just can't trust a GI..... no matter what country they're from.

Roadkill · 02-11-2004, 10:08 PM

You know, to the untrained eye monopoly money might pass for mpc.

rk

02-09-2004, 12:39 AM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Luger University Diplomas... ...on e-Bay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=36049

02-09-2004, 01:19 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Sure Looks pretty expensive for something that anyone could create and print out from their computer for less than $0.25 <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" /> __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-09-2004, 03:13 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	Yes, but like most things John, jim-bob spent the time making it, and to tell the truth, for less than $13.00 including shipping, makes a cute novelty or present for someone with lugeritis? Sometimes finding the time and "special" paper makes it worth it to buy something like this... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-09-2004, 05:49 PM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	It will be interesting to see how much the first one sells for and how often duplicates pop up from the seller... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-10-2004, 11:15 AM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	In other words RK, it's a sergeant! <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" /> regards, JS ( SFC, USA, Retired) __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-09-2004, 02:35 PM	#3
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,685 Times in 554 Posts	It's the embossed gold seal, John, that makes it so expensive!

02-09-2004, 03:33 PM	#5
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Yea - well.. Cost might be: $0.30 (the Gold foil, Doubs mentions <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> ).. Sooo.. WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT IDEA???!!! <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[soapbox]" title="" src="graemlins/soapbox.gif" />

02-10-2004, 03:20 AM	#7
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,685 Times in 554 Posts	More than 50 years ago I sent off for a certificate appointing me a Colonel in the Confederate Army. It had my name on it and a well thought-out presentation paragraph. It was on parchment, signed by a couple of cleverly named officials, complete with embossed gold seals, and about the only part I recall was a comment that I was now "squattin' in high cotton". At the time that went right over my head but my father found it amusing.

02-10-2004, 07:26 AM	#8
Adam User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greeneville TN, USA Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	These "diplomas" are interesting. I agree that they are a little higher than most would pay for a "novelty". But, still they are neat!

02-10-2004, 07:50 AM	#9
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	I've got a large colorful one signed by Gov. George Wallace appointing me as a Lieutenant Colonel (aide de camp) in the Alabama State Militia. Its an official state document with all the seals ect. What exactly is an "aide de camp" anyway? rk

02-10-2004, 10:44 AM	#10
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	RK, that means you get to collect the fire wood, cook all the meals, clean the camp and do all sorts of other chores. I'm surprised you didn't already know this!!!

02-10-2004, 12:06 PM	#12
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Well, I've never been under any grand illusions as the the greatness of my status or relevance in the larger themes of life. Here today, gone tomorrow. Just try to do as little damage as possible and contribute to the greater whole to the degree of which I'm capable. Throw in a a healthy family, a good marriage, little deer hunting, lot of coyote hunting, enough money to pay the bills with a little left over, and I'm OK. What the heck, my ugly dogs like me anyway as long as they get fed. rk

02-10-2004, 11:38 PM	#13
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,685 Times in 554 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Roadkill: <strong>What exactly is an "aide de camp" anyway? rk</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">The "Aide de Camp" is a junior officer assigned to assist a senior officer. It's possible that a senior NCO might be selected to fill the position. Military habits and customs do change or are slightly different in various units. A junior NCO, such as a Cpl or Buck Sgt who was responsible for clean-up and such for a senior officer was called a "Dog Robber" and were often the origin of many of the best rumors that floated around a unit. The term was common during WW1 and seems to have survived into the 2nd WW as this link will show. http://www.69th-infantry-division.co...dogrobber.html

02-10-2004, 11:50 PM	#14
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,685 Times in 554 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by tacfoley: <strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Doubs: <strong>More than 50 years ago I sent off for a certificate appointing me a Colonel in the Confederate Army. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Just thinking - the amount of money my family lost supporting the valiant efforts of the Confederacy in their hopeless resistance in the face of the invading Northern Agressors would have bought us an Army, let alone a Colonelcy. tac 'whistlin' Dixie is my way of sayin' we nearly won'.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Tac, it's a shame your family didn't save their Confederate money. At one time worthless except as loo paper, the real thing is worth quite a few Yankee dollars today! Wish I had some. On a side note, I understand that many Southern boys used Confederate money in France during WW1. It spent quite well. I also have heard that some gave the differnt color "seals" on the US bills a higher value than "face" and managed to convince a few unwary Frogs to accept it at an inflated rate. Ya just can't trust a GI..... no matter what country they're from.

02-11-2004, 10:08 PM	#15
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	You know, to the untrained eye monopoly money might pass for mpc. rk