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EXTREMELY Rare Whisky Hip Flask Restoration - World War II

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2024 ж. 25 Сәу.
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Restoration of an extremely rare World War 2 whisky hip flask found in a barn yard in the battlefields of Bulge. This is a Memorial Day edition to honour the fallen soldiers of World War 2 ❤
About this Whisky hip flask
I have never seen something like this before. It is beyond cool. I have bought it from a family who lives near Bastogne where the actual battle of Bulge took place in 1944. I got this whisky hip flask and a lot of other really cool relics with me home this time including a Medic bag and a Medic helmet (unfortunately the family has already had the helmet restored a few years back). This family has been living in Bastogne for many generations, and I was told that after the battles there was military “garbage” (war relics) left all over the place. You can still go to France, Poland, Germany, Russia, Belgium - yep most of Europe and do some awesome World War 1 and World War 2 founds. There were millions of military items left behind.
The restoration process
I know this is a special one, so I saved it for the US Memorial Day 2021. It was with a mix of respect and fear of not being able to restore this beautiful and rare whisky hip flask that I started this restoration. First, I Cleaned this relic with alcohol and soap and removed the WW2 Combat Medicine badge with blow torch. I was very careful not to melt the pewter and destroy the whisky flask. I soaked the badge in Russian vodka “Rocket fuel”.
I fixed and repaired a big dent in the bottom of the hip flask. For that I used heat and gentle hammer strokes.
I prepared the hip flask for casting by grinding and cleaning the big hole there was in this hip flask and fill it with casting sand. I filled the hole in the flask with pewter and after that I hand grinded it back to as good as it gets. I did a quick polish and attached the World War 2 Combat Medicine badge again and filled the hip flask with the VAT. 69 whisky which some of the soldiers used to drink in 1944.
I really liked this restoration and I hope that you enjoy this video. Please subscribe if you want to see more cool upcoming projects 🙂 And DON’T FORGET TO SEE my EXTREMELY RARE WW2 D-DAY LIGHTER RESTORATION - • EXTREMELY Rare Lighter...
Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon.
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin
Music: From KZhead free audio library. And from paid licence at EnvatoElements.

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  • In this video I do a restoration of a very cool WW2 whisky hip flask - Please let me know what you think! This is a Memorial Day edition to honour the fallen soldiers of World War 2 ❤ The men who sacrificed their life for my freedom ❤ And DON’T FORGET TO SEE MY RARE WW2 PICKAXE RESTORATION - kzhead.info/sun/nNCzoNp6q4Kpknk/bejne.html Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin

    @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • Привет 🤝 из России 🇷🇺

      @user-ql2wc5nu2q@user-ql2wc5nu2q2 жыл бұрын

    • I miss you bro

      @muser4961@muser49612 жыл бұрын

    • Nice brother ❤️❤️

      @myworkshop6093@myworkshop60932 жыл бұрын

    • The badge on the front is a Combat Medical Badge which was first awarded in 1945 but retroactively awarded to action in the beginning of the war.

      @ScrogginHausen@ScrogginHausen2 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you for remembering when so many forget!

      @matts9@matts92 жыл бұрын

  • That emblem is the staff of Hermes, Caduceus, meaning that flask was likely carried by a medical officer.

    @blazeblue9995@blazeblue99952 жыл бұрын

    • thanks for info :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • @@AwesomeRestorations "Ermis o' Trismegistos" (Ερμής ο Τρισμέγιστος) whose translitterarion Is "Hermes the three-times-vast) indicating his vastity.

      @alessiomaffezzoli9143@alessiomaffezzoli91432 жыл бұрын

    • Interestingly, that was a mistake made by the US Army. It is supposed to be the staff of Asclepius, which has a single snake and no wings at the top. Asclepius was the god of medicine and healing. Hermes was the god who carried the souls of the dead to the afterlife. I was surprised to see the flask was made in the UK but with the Caduceus, but I'm guessing they just made it for the yanks that way to match their uniforms.

      @limbodog@limbodog2 жыл бұрын

    • @@limbodog not a mistake of the US but the entire humanity, with years people confounded the esculapius (One Snake, real symbol of medicine) with Hermes Trismegistos One (peace and prosperity). In Fact the second Is still wrongly used today to represent pharmacies, medic order and so one

      @alessiomaffezzoli9143@alessiomaffezzoli91432 жыл бұрын

    • @@alessiomaffezzoli9143 Not only did I get a great restoration but also a bit of a history lesson as well. Thanks.

      @briggyb@briggyb2 жыл бұрын

  • It’s the “Combat Medical Badge.” The medic earns it while serving in combat for saving lives. The peacetime one is called the “Expert Field Medical Badge.” You have to test for it by doing a PT test, expert in mapreading and use of a compass, among other things. Not an easy badge to earn.

    @rockfan1@rockfan12 жыл бұрын

    • i like finding smart people in the comments it distracts me from the rest of the comments

      @pathogrin@pathogrin2 жыл бұрын

    • @Lime McFruit same

      @beezlebus4516@beezlebus45162 жыл бұрын

    • @ rockfan 1 I was a USAF Aerospace Medical Service Specialist (we do everything from combat field hospital to training young doctors in a hospital setting). One of the captains in the Intensive Care Unit where we worked thought he would easily be able to get the badge since we had already been to the Gulf War. He failed the test miserably.

      @roddyg3692@roddyg36922 жыл бұрын

    • they actually save lives and cause more deaths, the people they save kill more people, it doesn't matter if they are american vietnamese or anyone they are all human and all people have the right to live those who fight are not heroes maybe they are defending their country but only because of the little disagreements of the people above they both kill and die it is not fair

      @thatkjguy0@thatkjguy02 жыл бұрын

    • As a side note, the association of the caduceus symbol (two snakes around a staff) is erroneous. It’s a symbol of the Greek god, Hermès, and was originally used to represent things associated with him like messengers, printing, negotiation, eloquence, etc. It has been commonly used in modern times to represent medicine and healthcare organizations due to it being confused with the Rod of Asclepius, which only has one serpent and no wings.

      @christiancorbitt5309@christiancorbitt53092 жыл бұрын

  • My dad was in the Battle of the Bulge. His feet froze in the frigid Belgian winter. He suffered from that for the rest of his life. Who knows, he may have had a drink from a flask like this to deal with the pain. He didn't talk about the war. Thank you for showing such tenderness and reverence for this object.

    @goldpet66@goldpet662 жыл бұрын

    • thanks for your comment. One can only imagine what he and his friends over there went through

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • My seventh grade teacher was also in the battle of the Bulge. He actually took interest in spelling ability. And taught me how to spell. Eventually I caught on. And spell fairly well to this day. Thanks Mr. Lobes. 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😈

      @gfrank8058@gfrank8058 Жыл бұрын

    • My Dad was in the Battle of the Bulge the worst, if there is a worse. He had to stay 6 months to clean up Europe. No! Ticker tape parade, he was a full on workaholic. I honestly can’t say whether that’s more or less than being an alcoholic. I didn’t know what play was, always working. I do know I loved/love and respect him until this day. He never talked about the war until his mid~seventies. Ultimately trying to ease his mind, he’s been gone since 2006. What I wouldn’t do to be able to take ‘Green’s Donuts’ closed for years now. And McDonald’s coffee to talk and listen with Mom and Dad on the back porch swing. Memories...😊

      @danielkoher1944@danielkoher19449 ай бұрын

    • Oh, yeah he said they heated snow in their metal helmets 🪖 over 🔥 to have drinking water.

      @danielkoher1944@danielkoher19449 ай бұрын

    • @@gfrank8058 Lobes 🧠 by Mr. Lobes ✍🏼😊

      @danielkoher1944@danielkoher19449 ай бұрын

  • The combat medics badge meant more to my dad than his bronze star.

    @Gary-pogi@Gary-pogi2 жыл бұрын

    • That's because unless the bronze star has a V device on it then it means very little, believe it or not they give bronze stars out like candy...... the combat medic badge is harder to get than a bronze star

      @kurtrussell5228@kurtrussell5228 Жыл бұрын

  • As a medic I know that emblem well. It's a combat medic badge. I imagine back in those days they used whiskey as anesthesia as there was nothing else available.

    @mar10ssj1@mar10ssj12 жыл бұрын

    • thanks for your comment :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • the caduceus or staff of hermes is one of the oldest symbols we still use today, I would think everyone would be aware of it, but seems not...

      @BitmapFrogs@BitmapFrogs2 жыл бұрын

    • Oh,we still use whiskey as anesthesia!

      @shermswarthau5366@shermswarthau53662 жыл бұрын

    • wasnt the morphine around?

      @TheNewb187@TheNewb1872 жыл бұрын

    • @@TheNewb187 morphine was always in low supply. Medics had to find "alternatives".

      @mar10ssj1@mar10ssj12 жыл бұрын

  • Amazing message from the back, shows how cruel and hard could be the war.

    @javierquintero2962@javierquintero29622 жыл бұрын

    • No, it just shows how much 77 years affects a hip flask

      @sebastian_the_fool3726@sebastian_the_fool37262 жыл бұрын

    • @@sebastian_the_fool3726 Wow so funny.

      @javierquintero2962@javierquintero29622 жыл бұрын

    • Bush did 911!

      @sean_69@sean_692 жыл бұрын

    • @@sebastian_the_fool3726 hahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahaha Shut up

      @ghoulboi6668@ghoulboi6668 Жыл бұрын

  • I'm so glad to see someone respecting these amazing pieces of history and returning them to the condition they deserve to be in. It's like watching history come back to life. Amazing. Thank you for your work. For those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. And thanks to you these pieces of history can be remembered properly. On a completely different note, I found the squeaky squeaky pop of the cork being removed oddly satisfying.

    @hopegorman2784@hopegorman2784 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🏻 :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера Мартина за реставрацию фляжки.

    @lolcec81@lolcec812 жыл бұрын

    • Мартин отличный ресторатор.Приятно видеть старинные предметы в новом виде.Мартин будь здоров, удачи тебе.

      @user-vb8ux7jd3l@user-vb8ux7jd3l2 жыл бұрын

  • Read your info before watching the restoration. Then looked up the logo for James Dixon & Sons. Sure enough it was a trumpet with a banner. More than likely belonged to a British field doc. Spent over 5 years in that area and was brought to tears again watching you restore the flask. You brought back tremendous memories and truly appreciate your passion and care when restoring these items. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with the world. Blessings to you.

    @Charlielizard@Charlielizard2 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much for your comment - it makes me very happy that you liked it so much :9

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • I must admit the fact that it was made in Sheffield immediately said to me that it was owned by someone British. The odds of a US soldier having bought one in wartime must be very slim. Everything was rationed.

      @markstott6689@markstott66892 жыл бұрын

    • That badge on the flask is a US only badge, known as the Combat Medic Badge given only when the soldier had been in combat actively engaged and the badge has been an award in the military since these days. Not sure about the flask itself, but the badge is 100% American whether or not an American soldier carried this or not is unknown.

      @Adeadoornail7226@Adeadoornail72262 жыл бұрын

    • @@AwesomeRestorations You didn't become the number one channel on restorations by resting on your rear. 👍✌👍

      @Charlielizard@Charlielizard2 жыл бұрын

    • @@Adeadoornail7226 Originally established as the Medical Badge, the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) was created by the War Department on 1 March 1945. It could be awarded retroactively to 7 December 1941. Only Medical Department personnel (Colonels and below) are authorized to be considered for the CMB. This award was designed to be provided to medical personnel in a combat zone only. As with many medals, foreign and domestic, it's not very hard to find them in any sort of resale shop. I found many an item at yard sales in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany during the 5 years I spent in Germany. Many an artifact could be found on the ground.

      @Charlielizard@Charlielizard2 жыл бұрын

  • With this restoration you made a great tribute to the Medics who took care of the wounded ... they are all heroes.

    @ericlemoine3842@ericlemoine38422 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Eric and yes you are right about that, they are heroes :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • My Swedish friend, where did you learn all of this. I enjoy restoration shows, but I have never seen so much talent across so wide a a range of repairs. I really enjoy watching you give some of these artifacts a new life. As well as the pieces of history, you preserve.

    @TheParkAttendant@TheParkAttendant Жыл бұрын

    • thank you for your comment. I am self taught - glad you like to watch my videos :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • ​@@AwesomeRestorations That's even more impressive, your attention to detail and how carefully you treat every object you restore are unique and amazing

      @adane773@adane77311 ай бұрын

  • This is a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing. The emblem on the front of the flask is a US Army Combat Medic badge. It is not uncommon, even today for badged items like this to be given as gifts or bought as mementos. The owner was almost certainly a medic. As for the hallmark on the bottom of the flask; it is the trademark of a silversmith in Sheffield, England (James Dixon & Sons) specifically used for pewter, plated, electroplated or stainless metal goods. From the look, I would guess the flask is pewter. Again, thanks for sharing this wonderful piece of militaria.

    @dlondon1144@dlondon11442 жыл бұрын

    • thanks a lot for your comment :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • I think our host was looking for the word, "caduceus".

      @anthonykurczewski8384@anthonykurczewski8384 Жыл бұрын

  • I can only imagine the number of wounded soldiers that took a sip from this flask. Honestly this one gave me shivers. Excellent work!

    @ironjungkwonful@ironjungkwonful2 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks I'm glad you liked it. And yes this flask have seen a lot of history

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • Right there with you. Amazing piece of history.

      @kyleparish-aaron5764@kyleparish-aaron57642 жыл бұрын

  • From an old Soldier, "Thank You ." It isn't enough, but it is the biggest words I know to show my gratitude.

    @robsteingruber9488@robsteingruber94882 жыл бұрын

    • Hi Rob, thank you very much for your comment I'm really happy that you watched this :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • Awww

      @mysmirandam.6618@mysmirandam.66182 жыл бұрын

  • Great tribute to our fighting heros that made this country great,awesome job

    @kreese38@kreese38 Жыл бұрын

  • the video with crickets , close ups , is off the charts , just as well done as the restoration , a master of all

    @_1ben@_1ben8 ай бұрын

    • thank you so much for your kind words 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations8 ай бұрын

  • " IN BATTLE THEY FALL..A SALUTE TO THEM ALL.. A DRINK WILL DO WELL..TO ESCAPE FROM THIS HELL"

    @OrgKgTV@OrgKgTV2 жыл бұрын

    • "戦いの中で散った者達に敬礼を。飲むと良い。この地獄から逃れるために"　意訳だけどこんな感じですか

      @user-ei5mo4ro2x@user-ei5mo4ro2x2 жыл бұрын

    • it is interesting that in Russian the inscription is pronounced in rhyme the same way

      @joeblack8953@joeblack89532 жыл бұрын

    • But still the leaders are ready to start a war while they sit in their bunkers while they rest want to escape from this hell

      @lavalBear82@lavalBear822 жыл бұрын

    • Hail

      @miniespeon158@miniespeon1582 жыл бұрын

    • Sounds like a black metal lyric🤘

      @ioRyTo1@ioRyTo12 жыл бұрын

  • This video made me ridiculously happy. As the Nephew of a Vietnam Corpsman and an Army Medic vet myself this thing is absolutely beautifully redone.

    @jeremycaldwell2950@jeremycaldwell29502 жыл бұрын

    • I'm so happy to hear that Jeremy :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • As a Vietnam medic I concur

      @1ttanker@1ttanker2 жыл бұрын

    • @@1ttanker Thank You for setting the standard. Welcome Home!

      @jeremycaldwell2950@jeremycaldwell29502 жыл бұрын

  • Спасибо, это очень интересно, красиво и с большим смыслом. Мой прадедушка погиб воюя за Россию(СССР) в этой войне и я была в том лесу, где был бой в 1986 году-вся земля была покрыта касками, гильзами, как будто всё было вчера. Спасибо, что помните о страшной войне, в которой пострадали люди во многих странах.

    @Daria.22@Daria.222 жыл бұрын

    • thanks a lot for your comment :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • And now he must be turning in his grave by what russia is doing to Ukraine - russian "soldiers" killing children and raping women and girls. Disgusting.

      @tituspullo9210@tituspullo9210 Жыл бұрын

    • СССР не Россия

      @adventureart9612@adventureart96128 ай бұрын

  • You take death and decay of many to life. Remarkable talent Sir.

    @joegarcia1674@joegarcia1674 Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much Joe 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • That piece is priceless. Should be in a military museum.

    @Doncan0823@Doncan08232 жыл бұрын

  • My grandfather was there. In my early teens I asked him what it was like. He looked away , shook his head and just said in his thick West Virginia accent, "was hell. It was pure hell, boy". Thank you for restoring this bit of history.

    @charlesdillon2133@charlesdillon21332 жыл бұрын

    • I can only imagine what hell it must have been. Don't think we who never were there can understand.

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • James Dixon of Sheffield is a well known Siversmith and maker of fine flasks...I still have my fathers 'James Dixon' Whisky flask unfortunately he passed away 46 years ago but it's now the only thing I have of his left. RIP Peter Foster. I celebrate you ever time I drink Whiskey from your James Dixon Flask. Love you Dad. X

    @christianfoster2433@christianfoster24332 жыл бұрын

  • "And that, son, is what we call a *CRAFTSMAN* !" . You made it look like the hardest part of that resto was cleaning out the casting sand. Well done, sir!

    @uncle_thulhu@uncle_thulhu6 ай бұрын

    • Thanks 👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations6 ай бұрын

  • Combat medical badge. As a combat medic in the army for 15 years I was proud when I received this award but awesome job on the restoration

    @davidwilson2884@davidwilson28842 жыл бұрын

    • Hi David thanks for your comment I really appreciate it 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • I just woke up. I eat breakfast and think: "Where to start your day?" and then, you release a new restoration and I realized that the day will be great! Thank you for your hard work!

    @jaeger4839@jaeger48392 жыл бұрын

    • Hi, thanks so much for this comment I really appreciate it :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • You and your magic hands keep amazing me every single time! So much history in that restoration my friend. Beyond gorgeous! Your videos are such a pleasure to watch! Well edited, great music, and of course the best restorations I’ve seen on KZhead ever. Can’t wait to see what you have coming!

    @dmv073@dmv073 Жыл бұрын

  • everything he finds its all so lovingly repaired like its a family relic he's so gentle with everything its really nice to see people who still take pride in what they do

    @ItzSucrose@ItzSucrose2 жыл бұрын

    • thanks so much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful restoration. Thank you for this special Memorial Day tribute. My uncle, a paratrooper, was critically wounded in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. He survived after a lengthy convalescence and died in 1995.

    @karodora@karodora2 жыл бұрын

    • thanks for your comment - sorry to hear about your uncle

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • 7:06 "real men needs rubber protection" wise words that are deeper than they seem

    @xflash3954@xflash39542 жыл бұрын

  • An ode to craftmanship, of the past, and of the present, both in metal and in cinematography. Hats off to you Sir.

    @ianmitchell7707@ianmitchell77072 жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Just gotta say, that's some absolutely incredible work you do on these priceless war relics and I wish I had a job that's as meaningfu and fulfilling as the work you do. I also loved the resto you did on the dagger with the cross, both are stunningly beautiful pieces, worthy of a war museum.

    @patrick3176@patrick3176 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much for your kind words, i really appreciate it Patrick 👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • There's a reason it's called "Awesome Restoration ". You are an awesome artist. Very nice.

    @riptheripper9060@riptheripper90602 жыл бұрын

    • thanks so much I really appreciate it :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Isn't it amazing that something that was used in a war and now after years in disrepair has returned to its original form? Your work is really amazing

    @ladydarkb5656@ladydarkb56562 жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much for your kind words :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Absolutely entranced watching the process and seeing history restored with the respect it deserves.

    @tommy-ho2zg@tommy-ho2zg2 жыл бұрын

    • thanks a lot :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Awesome restoration. Our family went to Bastogne and Normandy when we lived there. Humbling places to see and the sacrifices made for freedom. I serve in the Army and have been in the military since 1991, so I know how much it means to preserve those memories.

    @gearheadwes@gearheadwes2 жыл бұрын

    • thanks for your comment :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Супер!!! Вы молодец, фляга очень эпичная, мурашки пошли от стиха что на ней. 👍

    @VodkaBalalaika1@VodkaBalalaika12 жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Ювелирная работа браво мастеру, аккуратист, мастер своего дела👏👏👏👏👍

    @user-gv8mm1mf2l@user-gv8mm1mf2l2 жыл бұрын

    • Его случайно не Саша зовут?

      @Shipuchka_poizon@Shipuchka_poizon2 жыл бұрын

    • @@Shipuchka_poizon Сергей

      @arkadylover@arkadylover2 жыл бұрын

  • My grandfather fought in that battle, he was a member of the 101st Airborne Paraglider division, which (according to my grandmother) he said he never remembered volunteering for...Thank you for doing this, it was so fantastic to see.

    @clia9872@clia98722 жыл бұрын

    • thanks a lot for watching :) volunteer or not your granfather sound really cool

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • I think this is one of the only channels that whenever I get asked to Like the video I do and I just go like "yes sir!" and like it right away.

    @marcji@marcji Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • You know things are serious when you need to use a mana AND health potion to fix things

    @kansaidream@kansaidream2 жыл бұрын

    • Iwhent learn English but lcan,t

      @taqiamohammed524@taqiamohammed5242 жыл бұрын

    • That’s a stamina potion

      @monochromatic9601@monochromatic96012 жыл бұрын

    • Stamina but yeah, you got it

      @kelleren4840@kelleren48402 жыл бұрын

    • Red->health Blue->mana Green->stamina

      @RFLB15@RFLB152 жыл бұрын

    • But that's stamina bruhh, lmao

      @GLacerdaaa@GLacerdaaa2 жыл бұрын

  • IT'S AMAZING HOW YOU TRANSFORMED A COMMON FLASK IN A MASTERPIECE !!! ALL THIS WORK FOR THE MEMORY OF ALL THE SOLDIERS WHO DIED DURING THE WARS AND ALSO FOR THE MEMORY OF THE PARAMEDICS !!! R.I.P ALL OF THEM !!!

    @haryburtoiu5111@haryburtoiu51112 жыл бұрын

    • thanks a lot for your comment :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • This flask was not common. The title even says so.

      @scallywag5236@scallywag52362 жыл бұрын

    • Why are you shouting

      @patrickbyrne5070@patrickbyrne5070 Жыл бұрын

  • Потрясающая работа! Браво!

    @user-fr8ly9bj6e@user-fr8ly9bj6e Жыл бұрын

    • thank you very much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • Вы большой молодец!Реставрация это как вернуть память всем!Спасибо за это!

    @user-qg9bo5qg4n@user-qg9bo5qg4n10 ай бұрын

    • thanks for watching :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations10 ай бұрын

  • It is indeed a CMB first award. You can tell by the laurel leaves, the caduceus, and the combat stretcher on the badge. It was an American badge, but the actual flask is of British manufacture. I haven't the foggiest how they came to be mated in this way, but it really doesn't matter. Just the fact that you are restoring it in order to honor all the medics from all the conflicts is what matters. I salute you.

    @georgebusby6466@georgebusby64662 жыл бұрын

    • Hi George thanks a lot for your comment :) much appreciated

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • What makes it a Combat Medic Badge is the laurel wreath around the caduceus, cross and stretcher/litter. Without the wreath it would be the Expert Field Medical Badge. I have earned both and am very proud of each.

      @richardhatt6541@richardhatt65412 жыл бұрын

  • I LOVE when the metal is all polished and shiny at the end!! And pouring your own liquid pewter -- wow!

    @annw1395@annw13952 жыл бұрын

  • Just brilliant… What a wonderful salute to all military past, present and future.😎

    @eddiehaskell1619@eddiehaskell1619 Жыл бұрын

    • Yes it reslly is. Thanks for watching 👍🏻 :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • there's nothing in this world that this man cannot repair, glad i subbed 👌👌👌 From Philippines.

    @crck1227@crck12272 жыл бұрын

    • Humanity... that would be a tough one! 😉 Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🏻 :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Dude, you have got wicked talent. Thank you for the reverence you show, and the care you take in restoring these treasures.

    @ConfederateHokie@ConfederateHokie2 жыл бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • The man that originally made this and the men who drank from this. Are proud indeed.

      @danielkoher1944@danielkoher19449 ай бұрын

  • Love this! My Dad was a WWII vet and fought in that battle. His unit was behind the lines but didn't realize it and set up hot chow for his company. When offered a chance to go he was so cold he sent his tent mate first. Like so many Americans he had been hungry as a child and before this had never said no to chow (as he called it). His buddy was gunned down with most of their company at Malmedy. He went from PFC to second lieutenant that day and was a breveted Captain by the end of the war.

    @lucycolson6162@lucycolson61622 жыл бұрын

    • thanks Lucy for your comment, I really appreciate it. Much respect to your dad for his effort in WW2

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • am i the only one that saw that fridge lol?!?!?! Straight Heineken & Perroni... My typa guy! GOOD STUFF

    @rolandoeuceda9206@rolandoeuceda9206 Жыл бұрын

  • สิ่งที่คุณกำลังทำอยู่ มันมีค่ามากทางประติสาท และคงหาดูที่ไหนไม่ได้อีกแล้ว และคุณก็เก่งมากจริงๆ

    @user-xy6oe6mb9h@user-xy6oe6mb9h2 жыл бұрын

    • thanks a lot :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • น้อมกราบสาธุสาธุสาธุ..ครับ

      @user-xy6oe6mb9h@user-xy6oe6mb9h2 жыл бұрын

  • I am a disabled vet myself. My wife and I have spent several vacations in France visiting battle sights. We were particularly drawn to the Ardennes Forest area. Your restoration of that particular piece gave me shivers and tears at the same time. What a wonderful thing for you to do. You obviously felt the magic of its energy. Thank you.

    @johnm.washbush591@johnm.washbush5912 жыл бұрын

    • Hi John, thanks a lot for your comment, I really appreciate it. Stay safe - all the best to you and your wife

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • But honestly, Thank YOU for your service soldier

      @paralixis4500@paralixis45002 жыл бұрын

  • That "pop" sound with the red and green bottles... Lovely :D

    @nicolasgoubin@nicolasgoubin2 жыл бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • You are a Master of Restoration. Who could have restored that relic to Brand Condition but none other than You. Wow!

    @paulsheffield4729@paulsheffield47292 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Paul. I really appreciate it 👍🏻 :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • I feel proud enough to have won the Expert Field Medical Badge. But not "lucky" enough to earn the Combat Medical Badge. Great job. Thank you.

    @aky1313@aky1313 Жыл бұрын

    • thanks so much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • During the work, most of us love it with no background music. When you were done, the music was PERFECT! Of all the many restoration vids on KZhead, yours are the best, by far.

    @dennisgannon@dennisgannon2 жыл бұрын

    • thanks so much Dennis :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Every time I watch your videos, I get such a satisfying feeling watching these relics being reborn. Truly an art what you do !! Keep it up

    @alexandrucruceru1892@alexandrucruceru18922 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you very much 👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • i lost my job today, i dont know what i gonna do now, how to feed my kids tomorrow and i was crying like 2 hours but i see your videos and u calm me down, i hope i find a new job soon, thanks for being there for me

    @sebastianvedia6791@sebastianvedia6791 Жыл бұрын

    • I am very sorry to hear that Sebastian I cross my fingers that you will find a new job soon 🤞❤

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

    • @@AwesomeRestorations tyvm

      @sebastianvedia6791@sebastianvedia6791 Жыл бұрын

  • It's amazing how so much history comes your way

    @chelseareynolds3194@chelseareynolds3194 Жыл бұрын

  • This is just one piece of the past that tells a whole story I'm so glad you restore it so proud of you sir

    @michaelgozum@michaelgozum2 жыл бұрын

    • thanks Michael I am so glad you liked it :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Oh damn, that's a real nice hip flask! You always seem to find these really interesting historical pieces that really tell you how the soldiers on the ground felt. And this one too tells kind of a somber story. But it's really cool that it can tell that story still/again thanks to you! Well done!

    @droganovic6879@droganovic68792 жыл бұрын

  • All I can say is WOW. What a great piece of work and a piece of history. Thank you

    @patwiken6614@patwiken66142 жыл бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful job, the owner will be looking down from heaven for sure.

    @christinamangelo@christinamangelo Жыл бұрын

    • I hope so too

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • Это просто чудо. Вы большой молодец. Восстановить память, да ещё так как вы это заслуживает большого уважения. Спасибо вам за такой шедевр. Желаю вам творческих успехов. 👏👏👏

    @user-uo8xv2qr4p@user-uo8xv2qr4p2 жыл бұрын

    • thank you very much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Отличная работа! А фраза прям до глубины души, вечная память всем павшим в страшной войне!

    @Mitrofun1980@Mitrofun19802 жыл бұрын

    • glad you like it :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • @@AwesomeRestorations ты говоришь на русском бро? Ответь плиз.

      @skif5830@skif58302 жыл бұрын

    • @@skif5830 интесно почему она дырявая.

      @Dmitry-Maxinator@Dmitry-Maxinator2 жыл бұрын

    • @@Dmitry-Maxinator оплавилась скорее всего. Олово же, ему много не надо.

      @user-eu2ge5xo7i@user-eu2ge5xo7i2 жыл бұрын

    • А я думал что я единственный с суптитрами

      @user-sg6zy3eg1q@user-sg6zy3eg1q2 жыл бұрын

  • Amazing video as always. Your skills with restoration are out of this world. Thanks for sharing this one. 😄

    @missgoldheart@missgoldheart2 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much 😀

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Eu não imaginava qual o processo para restaurar esses peça. Ficou excelente! Parabéns desde aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷.

    @luizabdo5397@luizabdo5397 Жыл бұрын

  • У тебя 4 миллиона подписчиков, и ты всегда лайкаешь все комменты и отвечаешь на них, огромный респект тебе! Работа как всегда шикарная! И спасибо, что читаешь и реагируешь на русские комментарии, это очень приятно!

    @nickmaylock94@nickmaylock942 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Nick - No problem - I really like this community and all the kind people who watch and comment my videos. Have a great weekend. Cheers buddy 🚀🍺🍺

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • 👍🔥🔥🔥

      @borissblinov1181@borissblinov11812 жыл бұрын

  • Martin, you did not disappoint, my friend! It is simply beautiful! Thank you from the 🇺🇸!

    @grettagirl2884@grettagirl28842 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you very much, glad you liked this one as well :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Much appreciated - My dad - Medic US Army 24th Div., New Guinea, Hollandia - contracted yaws, real bad.

    @sjvche7675@sjvche7675 Жыл бұрын

  • Great job, solid skills! I am a vet and I was medic Fort Sam Alum. Fort Sam has the Combat Medic Museum and I believe that the Metal Combat medic Bolo badge was not introduced until the middle of the Vietnam war. I love it and I want it!

    @TheIAD@TheIAD Жыл бұрын

    • Five minutes of research proves me wrong and there was a metal bolo badge for medics issued in WWII.

      @TheIAD@TheIAD Жыл бұрын

    • thanks a lot glad you liked it :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • Отличный выпуск и подача!патина на значке смотрелась тоже очень красиво

    @UkrAz87@UkrAz872 жыл бұрын

    • yes it was really nice

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • Согласна, с патиной изделия смотрятся виднее и богаче. Я серебряные украшения покупаю только с патиной.

      @user-md1ek5dn1h@user-md1ek5dn1h2 жыл бұрын

  • Благодарю за то, что сохраняете исторические вещи.

    @user-gg7is5jc6b@user-gg7is5jc6b2 жыл бұрын

  • Stunning item. You are always so respectful. I appreciate that.

    @jacquelinekalich7463@jacquelinekalich7463 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • I love your videos and the way you use so much care in your restoration process. The respect you show to the things you restore is awesome.

    @squireallenboice3116@squireallenboice3116 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you very much!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • The restoration, the history of what this flask represented, and the words inscribed brought tears to my eyes. Awesome work and awesome video editing.

    @bill20061946@bill200619462 жыл бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • 101st Airborne, Battle of the Bulge, The Battered Bastards of Bastogne. This is a major piece of history. Hold on to this.

    @Johnanzuoni@Johnanzuoni2 жыл бұрын

    • thanks, I will :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • My grandfather was in 101st at the battle of the bulge. He past away a few years ago.

      @andrewcarlssin4385@andrewcarlssin43852 жыл бұрын

    • @@andrewcarlssin4385 im stationed in fort campbell with 101st

      @cthulha_north@cthulha_north2 жыл бұрын

    • 82nd was there too.... & my father was 1 of them... Was my father ! He rarely talked about it much, until his last year's... He described insane conditions.... Said they had to eat everything cold, couldn't make a 🔥... Nazis would see it at night and shoot at you & daytime... Would shoot at the smoke ! He crossed the RHINE River on my birthday 19 yrs before I was born & on a ship to Japan, when they dropped THE BOMBS ! 🇺🇸 He was my hero ( R.I.P ) Feb 3rd 1999 He would be 97 this yr.

      @HAPPYPUMPKN@HAPPYPUMPKN2 жыл бұрын

    • @@HAPPYPUMPKN that awesome, my grandfather was 101st. May they both rest in peace.

      @Johnanzuoni@Johnanzuoni2 жыл бұрын

  • Here I am trying to get on with some work, but these restoration videos are just too satisfying to watch. Great piece, wonderfully brought back to life.

    @ogreofgormley@ogreofgormley Жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much for watching 😊

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • My God ,how beautifully it has been restored. Limit of patience. Great job. Keep it up

    @h.nkaushal7857@h.nkaushal78572 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much 😀

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • This needs to be in a museum

    @nolanmoorehead9494@nolanmoorehead94942 жыл бұрын

  • The final reveal was powerful. I really appreciate the respect you showed

    @helenanna752@helenanna7522 жыл бұрын

    • thanks a lot :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • My grandfather was part of the VT Army Guards and was part of the Medvac unit in WWII. He was part of the Battle of the Bulge. I know he spent some time in Fiji too. I have a bunch of his ribbons and badges. My cousin is also part of VT Army Guards and was part of the Black Hawks. He has the rest of metals. Thanks for sharing.

    @ericcarter9455@ericcarter9455 Жыл бұрын

    • thanks for your comment your grandfather was a true hero :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • Вы делаете чудеса.одно удовольствие,смотреть.🙏👍👏

    @ulyanapak8345@ulyanapak83452 жыл бұрын

    • thanks a lot

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • Lindo trabalho 😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Congratulation from Brazil 🇧🇷👏🏻

    @anaemilia9552@anaemilia95522 жыл бұрын

  • The combat medic badge!!! What a beautiful restoration. 👌

    @DashDrones@DashDrones2 жыл бұрын

    • thanks, glad you think so :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • The object is rare, original and has historical value. The way the film is shot and the sense of humour adds extra interest. This is brilliant in every respect.

    @ronaran8420@ronaran84202 жыл бұрын

    • thank you so much for your kind words :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • @@AwesomeRestorations greetings from France

      @ronaran8420@ronaran84202 жыл бұрын

  • Perfeita restauração! Parabéns um resgate da história. Comovente a escrita .🇧🇷

    @simonemartins8559@simonemartins85592 жыл бұрын

  • Fantastic! The more I watch the more I'm amazed. Definitely admire and respect your skil and dedication to your craft. Don't stop I need to see more. Take care!

    @danielweise7820@danielweise78202 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you very much!

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • What a Fantastic Job Brilliant 👍👍

    @paulinehogan5444@paulinehogan54448 ай бұрын

    • thank you so much

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations8 ай бұрын

  • That pin on the flask is a combat medic badge. Who ever own that flask was a medic attached to an Infantry platoon during the war. It's one of the most prestigious award a medic can receive. This medic earned that award by rendering life saving medical aid while under direct enemy fire. I know this because I was once an Infantry platoon Sargent in the Iraq war. And I had a combat medic attached to us. Hope this helps.

    @arthurwells706@arthurwells7062 жыл бұрын

    • thanks a lot for your comment :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • The way you package the whole vid from, cinematography to editing to music, it's just of another level 🔥

    @tarangvora4065@tarangvora40652 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much 😀

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • My first thoughts were that returning it to it's nearly original condition, and losing the albeit poor appearance and patina would ruin its years of history.....I was wrong! Excellent skills and knowledge, brilliantly put together vid...well done indeed.

    @BeasleyStreet@BeasleyStreet2 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching buddy and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍😉

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • I work at a WW2 museum, and any time I watch these restorations I get nervous, but he does an unbelievable job with it. You can tell how much he cares by how gentle he is removing parts

      @thatnomad6907@thatnomad69072 жыл бұрын

    • @@thatnomad6907 whoa

      @lordwreak7356@lordwreak73562 жыл бұрын

    • @@thatnomad6907 He knew exactly how much pressure to use to remove the badge - because he fixed it there. That award (CMB) wasn't created until after the artefact was supposed to have been lost.

      @estobart@estobart2 жыл бұрын

  • Ive watched many lighter restorations from many who do it. i’d love to collect and display all of them in a glass case. They’re very special. Ill add the whiskey flask when you’ve done all the work! ☺️

    @janisdardaris4605@janisdardaris4605 Жыл бұрын

  • My heàrt is so full that I don't have any words,. I'm a veteran. Thank you 💞

    @clutzwinstead279@clutzwinstead279 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🏻 cheers to all veterans ❤ :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • I love how the video is calm and especially how there’s no music.

    @gricious@gricious2 жыл бұрын

    • I am glad you like the video thanks :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations2 жыл бұрын

  • I could watch this all day

    @janineford7816@janineford78162 жыл бұрын

  • This is the video that earned my subscription. Your respectful restoration is what got me. 👍

    @j.l.emerson592@j.l.emerson592 Жыл бұрын

    • thanks so much :)

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын

  • awesome... great job fixing that huge hole. you saved it.. !

    @deborahb.3736@deborahb.3736 Жыл бұрын

    • Thnaks 👍

      @AwesomeRestorations@AwesomeRestorations Жыл бұрын
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