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Old March 18, 2012, 05:38 AM   #7
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

James nailed it...again

The crest was removed by the Japanese before turning them over to the American forces after the surrender.

Gi's didn't need to smuggle these home. All they needed was a simple letter that originated at Company level to legally return war prizes. There are so many "bring back" stories around that you think the only way these got here was by smuggling.

Typical "bring back" letter.
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