Morse Code On Nickels

Not sure about other countries but the canadian victory nickels 1943,44,45 had morse code on them. The Morse code around the rim means "We Win When We Work Willingly".

In my WWII display I have two navigational compasses a model from a Lancaster and a smaller one of the model used in the spitfires. Their are also family medals old Irish coins brought back by a bomb sighter and his R.A.F. buttons and insignia. I bought the buttons, silver and copper Irish coins, and insignia for $2.00 at his grand-children's yard sale in an old Birks tie box. I was amazed that his own family cared so little for these heirlooms that the sold them for less than what the box was worth.

I have many assorted antiques and collections which leads me to meat with many interesting dealers and restoration specialists (as some items are unsafe if not maintained/restored). In these circles everyone I deal with is twice my age and better (I'm 31) and they always tell me that I'm the only "young person they deal with.
I get annoyed with many people my own age, when I show them rare or unique items the only things they ever ask is how much is it worth and why don't you sell it. I see this on TV and auction shows all the time, people inherit items that have been in the family for generations and all they can think about is cashing in to have a good time. Future generations will come around and they will curse them that they have no Family history to pass on.
Examples:
A Blower and Forge post drill. Was found at the local dump rusted solid and looking like scrap after 80+ hours of work I have a really nice working piece to show my children the origin of the drill press. This was literally saved from a scrap pile free of charge.

A 3 foot by 5 foot WYNOLA sign was being used in a basement to keep a freezer lid from hitting the wall. After all you wouldn't want to damage the drywall.

An 1832 U.S. sword always brings out a whats it worth comment. AAAHHHHHHHHHH

Even old marbles get the why don't you sell them comments.

Another dump save here a globe recovered while droping off old renovation materials, with pre-war names.

This coleman lantern is one of only tree of this model known to exist and possibly the only one in complete working order. Also a why don't you sell it item.

Here is a Kerosene table lamp I had restored to working order and one possible a generator of the most annoying idiotic comment ever. "Is that for when society collapses and we no longer have electricity?"

And here are some of my favorites toys from my wife and I's parents which we will pass down along with a few toys from when we were kids to our children.

The size of the globe is perfect for putting on the mantle...or anywhere else for that matter, its missing the bottom support though, very nice! This is the first time seeing an old post drill, having attempted using old hand drill this would have been awesome to use. If anyone wants to lose any sort of weight or gain some endurance try using the old tools, plus they are so slow it develops patience and focus as well. Who would want to redrill a hole after mistakingly placing the hole in the wrong spot with a hand drill?

Dvereckis you deserve a Bravo Zulu. I love the photos and keep it going. when I'm at the county fair grinding corn for grits and cornmeal; I always get "I thought you got that stuff from the store". again great saves!

Morse code "WE WIN WHEN WE WORK WILLINGLY" is on 1943, 1944, and 1945.

Your house is like a little museum.
So.....when are you gonna cash 'em all in and have a good time?

(Ewww, canadian tire.... ewwww)