WWII Victory Ribbon Pen

[socdad]

I was very impressed with the Military Pen hornet406 posted a while back. I contacted him about making a WWII Victory Ribbon blank; he quickly made one for me. I also picked up Vietnam and Desert-Storm blanks. I still can not decide which cartridge I prefer … I think the short shell (30-30) on the WWII is my favorite; I think it balances with the size of the blank. The other two are on a .223 shells. Thanks for looking … comments / suggestions will be appreciated.

 

[wiset1]

Really solid concept and sure to be a big hit. Nice execution of the blanks

 

[SDB777]

If I'm correct....I think the cartridge that was being used mostly in WWII was the 30-06?(At least on the side that won)

Sure would be cool to have that one on that ribbon, but it would make it a lot bigger. Some amazing blanks for sure!!!






Scott (got one of those DS ribbon around here somewhere) B

 

[markgum]

great job.
Looks to be a great way to preserve the ribbons.

 

[socdad]

Thanks for the comments. I tried a 30-06 first on the WWII blank; I simply didn't lengthen the ribbon enough to make it 'fit' that cartridge. The next one I will extend the ribbon blank an additional ½" or more with Army Green or Tan to make it 'fit' a 30-06. I think Michael (hornet406) did a fantastic job of duplicating all three of the ribbons.

 

[maxwell_smart007]

Most British and allied soldiers used the .303 - the Lee Enfield Mk4no1 was the widely used rifle of the commonwealth.