RE: old war pistol
I had a QUIMMEEwhen I saw your pictures. I wish I had some of my Grandfather's war things. The items you have are worth some money, but they should be far more important to the family than a couple of thousand dollars. I can not believe the son just gave this stuff away without any concern.
Every single item you have there deserves to be put up on the wall. I only have one photo of my Grandfather in his uniform, and to me it is priceless. Tom.