Regional Training Institute, Colorado National Guard Historic Display

Display
2015.FIC.0071
Photographs of the display at the RTI on Fort Carson.... View Full Record
Helmet, Armor
2014.FIC.0117
Vietnamese army helmet; jungle camoflauge colored fabric cover; structure appears to be made of plastic; it has a fabric cord that is attached as chin strap; has a stamp and writing on the left side of the fabric cover... View Full Record
Cap, Garrison
2014.FIC.0216
Light brown, greenish U.S. Army garrison cap; cap has a copper colored field artillery pin on the front left side; pin has two crossing cannons with and "F" below them.... View Full Record
Photograph
2014.FIC.0230
Unit photograph of the 157 Howitzer Company, Colorado Army National Guard, taken in 1933 by Outwest Photo from Denver... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2014.FIC.0236
World War I era U.S. Army uniform top; has a garrison cap and three medals pinned to the left chest; has original swastika patch for the 45th Infantry Division; 3 medals: Mexican Service medal 1916 - 1917; James Pebody medal -- Colorado City, Cripple... View Full Record
Photograph
2014.FIC.0249
Photograph of Company H, 157th Infantry taken at Camp Kearny; Motto "That Government of the People, by the People, for the People, shall not persih from the Earth" can be seen in the middle, background... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2014.FIC.0253
World War I era U.S. Army uniform top; has a private rank on the left sleeve, a 1st Army patch on the left shoulder, and an artillery patch on the right arm; has "U.S." and artillery pins on the collar... View Full Record
Canteen
2014.FIC.0275
Civil War era Union canteen; exterior is navy blue cloth; has a tan, cloth strap; has a cork plug on a chain, which is attached to the canteen; says from 1860 - 1870 and on loan from Norman Hughes... View Full Record
Saber
2014.FIC.0282
Civil War era Cavalry Saber in a case.... View Full Record
Sword
2014.FIC.0407
Japanese Arisaka Sword from World War II; has the number 82961 on the hilt and on the sheath; also has come Japanese writing on the outside of the handle guard... View Full Record
Gun, Machine
2014.FIC.0408
Japanese Light Machine Gun, KYU 72 mm Shiki Keiki type 99; SN: 2618... View Full Record
Gun, Machine
2014.FIC.0412
German MP-40 Machine Gun from WW II with three magazines; SN: 3037... View Full Record
Medal
2015.FIC.0058
Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross medal from the German Nazi Army.... View Full Record
Medal
2015.FIC.0059
Iron Cross Second Class medal from the German Nazi Army.... View Full Record
Helmet, Military
2015.FIC.0028
German Nazi helmet from WWII: has entrance and exit holes from a projectile.... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.FIC.0041
Spanish American War era First Colorado navy blue uniform top; has "Colorado" buttons.... View Full Record
Display
2015.FIC.0047
Display containing the guidon for Battery C, Field Artillery, Colorado National Guard, which was mobilized for federal service on the Mexican border; also includes a letter from the U.S. Secretary of War, directed to the unit; letter was written on 2... View Full Record
Hat, Campaign
2015.FIC.0054
Campaign hat from the Spanish-American War through World War I eras.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.FIC.0055
Photograph of Company I, 1st Colorado Volunteers in San Fransisco, CA prior to their deployment to serve in the Spanish-American War.... View Full Record
Envelope
2015.FIC.0056
Envelope used to send a letter in Nazi Germany at the beginning of World War II. Envelope has Nazi stamps and markings.... View Full Record
Stamp, Postage
2015.FIC.0057
Three postage stamps from Nazi Germany.... View Full Record
Kit, Mess
2015.FIC.0060
U.S. Army mess kit used during World War I.... View Full Record
Canteen
2015.FIC.0061
U.S. Army canteen with canteen cup used during World War I. Both have inscriptions on them.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.FIC.0062
Photograph of the 157th Infantry at Camp Kearny, CA while preparing for deployment to Europe during World War I.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.FIC.0063
Photograph of the Company I, 117th Cavalry Squadron, Colorado National Guard. The Commander of the unit at the time was CPT John Finch, who is seen seated in the middle of the formation.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.FIC.0064
Birds-eye-view of Camp George West in 1923 when Colorado National Guard Soldiers were present, training and in camp.... View Full Record
Jacket, Flight
2015.FIC.0065
Thermal flight jacket used by Army Air Forces pilots and personnel during World War II.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.FIC.0066
Photograph of the 120th Observation Squadron members conducting "Gas Training."... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.FIC.0067
Photograph of Battery A, 168th Field Artillery in 1941, prior to their service in World War II.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.FIC.0068
Photograph of a 120th Observation Squadron pilot Jack Euler before a test flight of a plane built by Gene Miller; test flight was in Longmont, CO.... View Full Record
Bag, Carrying
2015.FIC.0069
Carrying bag / satchel used by U.S. Army personnel during World War I.... View Full Record
Helmet, Military
2015.FIC.0070
World War I U.S. Army helmet, known as a "Dough Boy."... View Full Record
Helmet, Aviator's
2015.1.03
Aviator's helmet used by Donald O'Connor in Vietnam, with components.... View Full Record
Bag
2015.1.04
Aviator's flight bag used by Donald O'Connor in Vietnam, with unit patches sown onto it.... View Full Record
Beacon
2015.1.05
Small, red light, marker, distress; distress beacon carried by pilots and flight crew in the event of a crash... View Full Record
Radio, Portable
2015.1.06
Green hand-held radio used during the Vietnam War; Radio Set AN/URC 68; SN: 0239 A; made by The Magnavox Co. Fort Wayne, Indiana... View Full Record
Notice, Legal
2015.1.08
U.S. Army issued Blood Chit carried by pilots and most Soldiers to be used in the event of becoming separated from U.S. forces and being forced to interact with local civilians to request their assistance in getting back in contact with U.S. forces;... View Full Record
Book, Instruction
2015.1.11
Handbook for U.S. Forces in Vietnam
U.S. Army issued handbook for Soldiers deployed to and operating in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; DoD GEN-25 / DA Pam 360-521 / NAVPERS 15222 / AFP 190-1-2 / NAVMC 2612... View Full Record
Pamphlet, Instruction
2015.1.14
Small, survival guide issued to Soldiers during deployments to the Vietnam War... View Full Record
Pamphlet, Instruction
2015.1.15
Publication which included the Radio Frequencies utilized by different units and locations within the country of Vietnam;... View Full Record
Flag, Service
2015.1.16
Flag which belonged to the Viet Cong (VC) during the Vietnam War and was brought back to the U.S. by Mr. O'Connor; somewhat tatered, with a few holes in it; red on top of blue with a gold star in the middle... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.1.23
Jungle Pattern U.S. Army uniform top worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; has a 1LT Rank and Unit Crest patches on the lapels; "O'Connor" and U.S. Army name tapes; Vietnamese 1LT rank on the chest... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.2.0066
Volkischer Beobachter
Propaganda newspaper published by the Nazi Party leading up to their take over of power in Germany, and while in control during and up to the end of World War II.... View Full Record
Bayonet, Knife
2015.2.0078
German bayonet with scabbard, which belonged to a member of the Nazi army; on the hilt it has the Nazi Eagle stamp; on the scabbard it has "F. HERDERASH 1938" on one side and "5840" on the other; the blade is still covered in cosmoline... View Full Record
Headset, Radio
2015.2.0139
Army Air Forces aviator's communications headset / soft helmet... View Full Record
Goggles, Aviator's
2015.2.0140
Army Air Forces aviator's goggles... View Full Record
Insignia
2015.2.0141
Army Air Forces aviator's wings pin / insignia... View Full Record
Pants
2015.2.0144
Leather, fur-lined flight pants used by an Army Air Forces crew member; used to keep the pilot / crewmember warm due to the lack of ability to keep the aircraft warm... View Full Record
Boot
2015.2.0145
Fur-lined flight boots used by an Army Air Forces crew member; used to keep the pilot / crewmember warm due to the lack of ability to keep the aircraft warm... View Full Record
Book
2015.2.0269
St — Lo
(7 July — 19 July 1944)
Book detailing the Battle of St-Lo.... View Full Record
Book
2015.2.0270
Omaha Beachhead
(6 June — 13 June 1944)
Book detailing the U.S. Forces landing on Omaha Beach during the D-Day Normandy Invasion... View Full Record
Manual
2015.2.0363
U.S. Army Air Forces aviation computers and manual used by Stan Ulrich during his service in WW II.... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.2.0372
The Stars and Stripes
Newspaper detailing activities, actions, and issues related to the U.S. Armed Forces at the period of time the issue was published... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.2.0373
The Stars and Stripes
Newspaper detailing activities, actions, and issues related to the U.S. Armed Forces at the period of time the issue was published... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.2.0374
The Stars and Stripes
Newspaper detailing activities, actions, and issues related to the U.S. Armed Forces at the period of time the issue was published... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.2.0375
The Stars and Stripes
Newspaper detailing activities, actions, and issues related to the U.S. Armed Forces at the period of time the issue was published... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.2.0379
The Stars and Stripes
Newspaper detailing activities, actions, and issues related to the U.S. Armed Forces at the period of time the issue was published... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.2.0380
WAR END
Truman Confirms Jap Surrender; Two Day Legal Holiday Proclaimed
Daily morning newspaper in Long Beach, California in 1945; in this issue, the topic is the end of World War II.... View Full Record
Canteen
2015.2.0432
Japanese officer's metal canteen with cover and attached sling used during WWII.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.3.001
World War I era unit photograph; negative for the photograph is included.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.3.004
Photograph of Soldiers / unit, including John Finch; unknown unit, date, and place... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.3.006
Photograph of Soldiers standing on a bridge, to include John Finch; unknown unit, date, and place; uniforms appear to be WW I era; two copies of the photograph in collection... View Full Record
Record, Military
2015.3.032
Multiple military records and associated documents spanning the career of CPT John W. Finch... View Full Record
Manual, Training
2015.3.033
Multiple manuals, pamphlets, and training books which belonged to CPT Finch before, during, and after his military career.... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2015.3.034
Multiple postcards which belonged to CPT Finch; they contain images from his military career.... View Full Record
Display
2015.4.039
Sabre display with 5 sabres presented to the Cadre and Staff of the Colorado Military Academy on 16 June 1985 from the OCS Class 27; says "Class 27 OCS. When we do it. It's done best";\... View Full Record
Manual, Training
2015.4.047
Tactical Officer's Guide
Manual providing guidance in techniques, requirements, and procedures for Tactical Officers engaged in training OCS candidates; from 1963... View Full Record
Manual, Training
2015.4.048
Officer Candidate Manual
Manual providing guidance in techniques, requirements, and procedures for OCS candidates; from 1959... View Full Record
Manual, Training
2015.4.049
Tactical Officer's Guide
Manual providing guidance in techniques, requirements, and procedures for Tactical Officers engaged in training OCS candidates at the U.S. Army Artillery and Missile Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma; from 1958... View Full Record
Manual, Training
2015.4.050
Tactical Officer's Guide
Binder that contains the Manual for Tactical Officers from May 1957, Tactical Officer's Guide from January 1965, the Tactical Officer Orientation Course, and the Tactical Officer's Guide from January 1968... View Full Record
Orders, Military
2015.28.006
The documents in this entry are a part of the larger Gregory Collection, but have been set apart due to their historical significance.... View Full Record
Rifle, Military
2015.30.01
Winchester Model 1895, produced on 27 OCT 1898; serial number: 17546; was issued to the 2nd Regiment, Company E, and is marked as the 17th rifle in the unit. See attached documents for additional information.... View Full Record