Army Nostalgist Gifts

'There used to be an old army camp here.'

"Don't be embarrassed. Most heroic archetypes your age have lost the ability to swashbuckle."

Siege of Vicksburg - Sappers Approach Confederate Fortifications

The Generals medals

'This one is for keeping all the other ones so neatly arranged.'

Banting in the Yeomanry

And when I was in the army, my mother sent me 'don't care' packages

Remounts for the Yeomanry

My army drill instructors license plate is HUP-2-3-4.

'Being a Drill Sergeant isn't s tough - all you got to know is how to count to four.'

'Whatever happened to that platoon of GIs you used to pretend to be at bedtimes?'

"It's soon to be listed in the National Register of Historic Military Holes in the Ground."

Panzer Hut.

Grant's Overland Campaign: Return of Kautz's Cavalry Expedition from its Raid in Virginia

Soldier.

"Well, now that you mention it, my philosophy has ALWAYS been to live every day as if it was my last."

'Here's a field can opener, you may need it to cut yourself out of your tank.'

The unknown soldier: war grave.

And I got an honorary Purple Heart for sticking myself with one of my flag pins.

Naval hospital - parrot comes to visit.

"There, there, it's not so bad - we did introduce the grapevine to your country."

Jealous of a statue.

The March to Finchley.

"Ever get the feeling you're in the wrong army?"

General GI Joe: 'It's about time you were promoted, Joe!'

'The General won't be able to make it ,sir -he can't get a babysitter.'

World War II - Stalag 541 escape club reunion annual dinner.

"As you were, sailor!"

'This could be a swell time to buy our selves out!'

"Get off the lawn!"

"You all know General Petersen from I.T."

"I'm out of space – can you pin it on Pinterest?"

'He wasn't intimidated.'