EXTREMELY Rare Gun Lighter Restoration, World War II - D-day 1944!

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  • @derandere4965
    @derandere4965 6 місяців тому +452

    Symbol: Shoulder badge „Big Red One“, US 1st Infantry Division.
    They were the first US unit to land in Sicily and, later, on the Normandy beaches.
    Generally, they made it a bad habit to be the first EVERYHWERE, and that would include the city of Aachen, the first German city to be occupied by the Western Allies.

    • @nicholasemerson9852
      @nicholasemerson9852 6 місяців тому +24

      My old unit in Afghanistan

    • @davidjohnston330
      @davidjohnston330 6 місяців тому +17

      And a fantastic movie staring Lee Marvin.

    • @derandere4965
      @derandere4965 6 місяців тому +8

      @@nicholasemerson9852. good you made it out alive.

    • @saveliymirnyy
      @saveliymirnyy 6 місяців тому +4

      Он их сам делает старыми и зелёными. У него все видео такие. Все что он ремонтирует все пузырями пошло зелёное. Химическаяа я реакция. А не природа. Обман зрителя

    • @jaredsmidt6346
      @jaredsmidt6346 6 місяців тому +5

      The Big Red 1 out Ft. Riley, Kansas.

  • @raserus
    @raserus 6 місяців тому +159

    John D. would be proud to see how his lighter was brought back to life. Stellar work.

    • @fubarmodelyard1392
      @fubarmodelyard1392 6 місяців тому +9

      Would be awesome if he or a relative saw this

    • @Fishmoalapaix
      @Fishmoalapaix 6 місяців тому +5

      I Wonder how many John D. were on Omaha Beach and if internet foes could find his children/grand children.

    • @madmax82988
      @madmax82988 6 місяців тому +2

      You don't know that.

    • @Einherjar_17
      @Einherjar_17 6 місяців тому +4

      Usually in that environment "Jhon D." is for "Jhon Doe", also known as an anonymous person, or someone "without a name."
      He means that this item has no owner, the owner is whoever finds it, something logical in that place and in those times, it must have passed through many hands...

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much ❤️ :)

  • @jorgeandreszanocchi6485
    @jorgeandreszanocchi6485 6 місяців тому +8

    Outstanding work Martin. Always respecting lost war veteran's belongings. As a veteran myself, I thank you for these restorations.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому +1

      thank you so much for watching I am really happy you like what I do 😊

  • @terrylucas630
    @terrylucas630 10 днів тому +2

    The roughest gentle hands on the internet bro. Salute to the skills & patience🫡❤️🙏👍👍

  • @Lighthawk_Demon
    @Lighthawk_Demon 6 місяців тому +85

    I think we should all take a moment to honor and thank John D. for his service, and possibly his sacrifice.
    Thank you sir for serving and/or your sacrifice for the greater good of this world.
    God Bless You!!! 🇺🇸🗽

    • @fubarmodelyard1392
      @fubarmodelyard1392 6 місяців тому +1

      Salute

    • @Bl0ckfett
      @Bl0ckfett 6 місяців тому

      I don't think so. You Americans think you make the world better. The only thing you can make is war. And I don't remember WWII.

  • @МаринаПетрова-ч4у
    @МаринаПетрова-ч4у 6 місяців тому +51

    Excellent, as usual. This is not a job, this is the art.

  • @scottenglert4083
    @scottenglert4083 6 місяців тому +63

    I was young enough growing up to not really appreciate it but eventually learned of the significance of our quiet, old guy neighbor - one summer in the 1980s he and his wife took a trip to Europe (they *never* traveled)... My mom told me - they are going to a reunion / ceremony... turns out he was a medic with the Big Red One - followed Patton & Bradley around - Africa... Italy...D-Day...Battle of the Bulge. He lived a long but I'd guess also an at least somewhat troubled life after 1945. I've lived in reverence of him ever since I learned as a young teenager more about what his service involved...

    • @monicagooch5906
      @monicagooch5906 6 місяців тому +7

      I always taught my children to never just see an old person as an old person and nothing else - they always have a history to be told, and some of them would put us all to shame. I'm happy to say my children treat elderly people with respect, regardless of who they are.

    • @SesshouFan22
      @SesshouFan22 6 місяців тому +5

      @@monicagooch5906 I used to tell my brothers a lot of those old guys and gals were once more badass than most of us could ever hope to be.

    • @KamshotUshatPomoev
      @KamshotUshatPomoev 6 місяців тому +2

      👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐
      Если бы не вы,то никто.

    • @KamshotUshatPomoev
      @KamshotUshatPomoev 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@monicagooch5906они ни когда бы вас не опозорили.

  • @EazzyBeezie
    @EazzyBeezie 2 місяці тому +11

    4 months bro? Where you been man?

  • @masstrapper7645
    @masstrapper7645 6 місяців тому +29

    That is the emblem of the big red 1. Man you get some of the coolest WW2 artifacts. Another fantastic job. 👍👍

  • @sir-ht4pj8nm1l
    @sir-ht4pj8nm1l 6 місяців тому +39

    Nothing more satisfying than a clean restoration 👌

  • @Запискикондиционерщика
    @Запискикондиционерщика 6 місяців тому +20

    Марти, Вы - отличный мастер! С удовольствием смотрю все Ваши видео, спасибо.

  • @GraemeBurgess1
    @GraemeBurgess1 6 місяців тому +15

    i bet that lighter could tell some stories, imagine the history. Such a great restoration as usual

  • @stewwilliams1537
    @stewwilliams1537 6 місяців тому +5

    What an honor to restore such items of historic value. Truly a calling on your part. Thank you for your craft sir, job well done.

  • @ВикторУютный
    @ВикторУютный 5 місяців тому +6

    Здравствуй, дорогой друг. Давно не имел возможности посмотреть твои видео,так как уже год на войне. Пошёл добровольцем. Не устаю восхищаться твоим мастерством,твоими чудесными руками, которые творят искусство возрождения. Всех благ тебе,и побольше интересных находок и реставраций.

  • @Nikolay06
    @Nikolay06 6 місяців тому +10

    Как всегда супер! А музыка в конце создает волнительный момент! Очень круто! Всегда с удовольствием смотрю Ваши реставрации! Спасибо!

  • @haroldgardner9463
    @haroldgardner9463 Місяць тому +1

    You did John D, and all the boys who served over there proud!❤😢

  • @4551...
    @4551... 6 місяців тому +20

    Мастер, ты молодец, красавчик, ЛУЧШИЙ!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ОФИГЕННАЯ РАБОТА!!!!!!!! 🥇🥇🥇✔️✔️✔️

  • @blazewolf9038
    @blazewolf9038 6 місяців тому +1

    really miss watching ur episodes always a good way to end the nite

  • @captbriansbees
    @captbriansbees 6 місяців тому +13

    Lost my father in law 2 years ago, he was Big Red 1 during Vietnam. Thank you for this video. Btw, his name was Martin too.

  • @thomas-i5o7h
    @thomas-i5o7h 6 місяців тому +13

    I'm quite certain that the person who created this device all those years ago, is happy to see how you have given his creation a new life.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому

      I really hope so

    • @dragonmaid1360
      @dragonmaid1360 6 місяців тому

      Its possibly hes already passed but wouldnt it be neat to find the family?

  • @mjb12141963
    @mjb12141963 6 місяців тому +5

    They were called the Greatest Generation. Not to take anything away from what those men and women did at home and abroad, but the men and women who have fought and died and been injured over the last 2 or 3 decades are pretty badass too. I want to say a huge Thanks with tears of gratitude for all those who fought, died, or were injured physically and, or emotionally to make America and the rest of the world a little safer from the bad people who seek to take advantage of others. Happy Memorial Day to all who served.

  • @ahamedkabeer2655
    @ahamedkabeer2655 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent work really awesome martin ❤️

  • @ArthurShelby...
    @ArthurShelby... 6 місяців тому +5

    Nice video of preserving this piece of art from WWII...

  • @airscoutborne
    @airscoutborne 6 місяців тому

    BIG RED ONE BABY!!!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому

      👍

    • @JohnSmith-dl1ut
      @JohnSmith-dl1ut 6 місяців тому +1

      It's what you got when you went to Ft. Riley until about 2019 2020. And I'm not talking about the patch. BOHICA.

  • @bulentilhangoncaloglu1756
    @bulentilhangoncaloglu1756 6 місяців тому +3

    After all, war is not good. This is a lighter with bad memories. Thank you for restoring it to remind us how beautiful peace is. You did another great job. In the meantime, you need to hire and train an apprentice... These restoration works must continue after you are gone... Let me remind you... 😉

  • @TTalksVA
    @TTalksVA 5 місяців тому

    Cool that you use the very thing that made it be in this state to begin with to clean it, very cool indeed

  • @abellos
    @abellos 6 місяців тому +3

    Martin, i like how u start from a piece of garbage and transform it into a shiny item! god job as usual

  • @FerSniper
    @FerSniper 6 місяців тому +2

    Лучший, спасибо за потраченное время!!! Здоровья тебе и твоей семье!!!

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 6 місяців тому +7

    As always you have outdone yourself,great restoration.nice way to honor the military veterans from the past.great video.just keep on doing what you do best.😎😎😎👍👍👍

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому

      thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it 😊

  • @wasnik888
    @wasnik888 4 місяці тому

    Замечательная работа, смотрится на одном дыхании. Вы настоящий мастер, в совершенстве владеете всеми секретами этой работы 👍👍👍

  • @ThatRasinger26
    @ThatRasinger26 6 місяців тому +24

    Am I the only one who noticed the doll blink? 😂😂

    • @singaroy1124
      @singaroy1124 6 місяців тому +3

      Found your comment. I'm not the only one

    • @smn_brice4081
      @smn_brice4081 5 місяців тому

      Ah je suis pas fou 😱

    • @heyboo1954
      @heyboo1954 5 місяців тому

      What min

    • @ThatRasinger26
      @ThatRasinger26 5 місяців тому

      ​@@heyboo1954 11.43 or there abouts

    • @djnone8137
      @djnone8137 4 місяці тому +1

      He is just as good at editing. Always an Easter egg in his videos.
      Soldier in window too while sandblasting

  • @nathandieatrick7117
    @nathandieatrick7117 6 місяців тому

    You're my favorite restoration page, that extra love and passion you put into your work always makes me happy especially when you restore old personal military items

  • @andybrooks7228
    @andybrooks7228 6 місяців тому +3

    They made a movie about the 1st infantry division based on Samuel Fuller's experience during WW2.
    The movie was made in 1980 and starred Lee Marvin and Mark Hamill.
    The 1st infantry division was known as the big red one which is also the name of the movie.

  • @АлександрТроеглазов-ы5з

    Очень красивая зажигалка.Вы как всегда лучше всех.Продолжайте свое любимое дело и радуйте нас дальше,прекрасной реставрацией старых вещей

  • @hairychest7865
    @hairychest7865 6 місяців тому +4

    Good job as always Martin

  • @juanpablolopez8585
    @juanpablolopez8585 6 місяців тому

    This is amazing, it's a piece of history, thank you for come to life again.

  • @A.R.C.77
    @A.R.C.77 6 місяців тому +3

    Dam that a cool lighter

  • @pieter6615
    @pieter6615 6 місяців тому +1

    One of the best renovations of lighters I've seen on UA-cam👍🙂

  • @mattvermillion6062
    @mattvermillion6062 6 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful restoration. Thank you. Now, go enjoy a beer. ;)

  • @crazycarl9484
    @crazycarl9484 6 місяців тому

    Never get bored of these restorations a true artist. Thanks for sharing

  • @Hargravity
    @Hargravity 6 місяців тому +16

    I'd like to see a video of how they make them look old and damaged before they "restore" them.

    • @My_Op
      @My_Op 6 місяців тому +1

      The John D. Omaha 44 at the end is a silly joke: John Doe, Omaha Beach, 1944. Most of his viewers aren't that bright 🙂

    • @Quakeboy02
      @Quakeboy02 5 місяців тому +2

      I've seen a lot of rust in my life, and none of it sits on top of a pristine surface. So, yeah, this is nonsense.

    • @PorkPieNews
      @PorkPieNews 2 місяці тому

      Bite the big one!

  • @giangthidiem
    @giangthidiem 4 місяці тому

    so good and hardworking. I'm a repair girl from Vietnam

  • @cathybenson5119
    @cathybenson5119 6 місяців тому +10

    Wow. I wonder if John D of Omaha is still alive. Or his family.

    • @brucemitchell5637
      @brucemitchell5637 6 місяців тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing! It would be nice if his family could see what he made!

    • @lcampm2
      @lcampm2 3 місяці тому

      Omaha beach John Doe

  • @brettvanwagner6743
    @brettvanwagner6743 4 місяці тому

    Your “magic” bench is brilliant! I stoped using my big grinding wheel because I would run into it when not in use!

  • @russhoffman6301
    @russhoffman6301 6 місяців тому +10

    The logo on the grip is for the US Army's 1st Infantry Division

  • @nickmaylock94
    @nickmaylock94 6 місяців тому +1

    Шикарная, тонкая работа! Спасибо за видео! Вы лучший!

  • @scotty2735
    @scotty2735 6 місяців тому +3

    That's the Big Red 1, I very rough and tough US army unit

  • @markfigueroa1681
    @markfigueroa1681 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for going back to the ambient background sounds. It helps me sleep

  • @allanpullin7435
    @allanpullin7435 6 місяців тому +4

    1st Army corps

  • @andregatinhobrancomiau
    @andregatinhobrancomiau 6 місяців тому

    The soldier would say to you now: Your restoration work deserves a medal of recognition for the beautiful work done 🎖️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😌😉✌🏻

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому +1

      thank you so much for your comment, I am glad you think so 😊

  • @sandiearmagost2914
    @sandiearmagost2914 6 місяців тому

    It’s amazing how fast sandblasting brings it back to life. As always! brilliant work!

  • @TemplarsatAcre
    @TemplarsatAcre 6 місяців тому

    Well done Martin. Another master class of restoration. Youve done John D proud. And thankyou John D for your service.

  • @DoctorD250
    @DoctorD250 6 місяців тому

    My grandfather served in the Navy in WWII. He came home with several trinkets made from bullets and casings just like this. Mostly he got the airplanes made from shell casings. We still have them. I would never part with them.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому

      that sounds incredible I can understand why you will keep these 😊❤

  • @silentvoice5052
    @silentvoice5052 6 місяців тому

    Самое невероятное что я видел. Работа бомбическая👍👍👍Супер мастер-фломастер🙂

  • @alinka1776
    @alinka1776 6 місяців тому +1

    Пескоструйная обработка это просто фантастика какая-то ❤❤❤

  • @CrustyRestorations
    @CrustyRestorations 4 місяці тому +1

    Another piece of history saved 😃

  • @klio_dm2507
    @klio_dm2507 6 місяців тому

    Реставрация удалась на славу. Спасибо за видео. Воскресенье получилось интересное😊

  • @TrueThiago
    @TrueThiago 6 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful! 👏
    Rio de Janeiro - 🇧🇷

  • @erobinson55
    @erobinson55 6 місяців тому +1

    Great work as always. I'd like to thank John D. for his service.

  • @michaelmcdonnell5998
    @michaelmcdonnell5998 6 місяців тому +1

    All the guys must have had a laugh when John D lit their smokes with that!
    The greatest generation ♥️

  • @Serzh_Molotov
    @Serzh_Molotov 6 місяців тому +1

    Отличная работа, благодарю за вашу работу.

  • @Babl_gam-e9b
    @Babl_gam-e9b 3 місяці тому

    Вы молодцы восстановить всякое не каждому под силу продолжайте также делать офигеный контет счастья вам здоровья и чтобы вы всегда делали для нас ролики❤😊

  • @BrokeMoFo
    @BrokeMoFo 6 місяців тому

    My Grandparents worked at that plant, my grandma was one of the inspectors checking the 50 cal. shells. Still have one from when she worked there.

  • @mscudde2
    @mscudde2 6 місяців тому +1

    Epic!

  • @jackfruitearth702
    @jackfruitearth702 6 місяців тому

    This is a beautiful way to show tribute to John D and his unit.

  • @mullerpotgieter
    @mullerpotgieter 6 місяців тому

    A true preservation of history

  • @5.56Media
    @5.56Media 6 місяців тому +1

    "Big Red One" ... Amazing!!!!!!

  • @iliketocomment8144
    @iliketocomment8144 6 місяців тому

    That lighter is beautiful and badass.👏🫡

  • @Александр-з2ь1ь
    @Александр-з2ь1ь 5 місяців тому

    Шикарная работа. Мастеру респект 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @sailor6750
    @sailor6750 4 місяці тому

    Класс!👍👍👍
    Как я мог пропустить этот ролик?
    Потрясающая работа!

  • @juliocesarfonsecagarciaces8845
    @juliocesarfonsecagarciaces8845 6 місяців тому +1

    Dear friend, you never cease to surprise me with your magnificent videos, not only because of the work of art that you bring back to life, but also because of the quality of your audiovisual, my respects to you, I only have the doubt that you have with the restored objects.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому +1

      thank you so much I am really happy that you like what I do. I keep the restored objects :)

  • @randyjennie2381
    @randyjennie2381 6 місяців тому +1

    This was a wonderful piece of trench art.
    And You made it beautiful again

  • @twm929
    @twm929 6 місяців тому

    Your restoration was a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing them with us.

  • @darrenwoodhead9712
    @darrenwoodhead9712 6 місяців тому

    This a great restoration and testomen to the brave soldier's who fought in the second world war

  • @tantemausi5411
    @tantemausi5411 3 місяці тому

    😊😊😊 perfect Work !!

  • @loverofniteghostfreak364
    @loverofniteghostfreak364 6 місяців тому +1

    Holy talk about being blown away...u did a fantastic job wow

  • @mikecon7634
    @mikecon7634 6 місяців тому +1

    That first vise needs an awesome restoration!

  • @Rukyr99
    @Rukyr99 6 місяців тому

    Oh man, that soldering was stellar 👍

  • @desavage9156
    @desavage9156 5 місяців тому

    Очередной кусочек истории выдернут из лап забвения 👍Есть только небольшое замечание, при работе стамеской или заточенным шпателем, рабочий ход инструмента должен быть от себя и пальцы перед инструментом лучше не держать😊 Говорю как специалист по охране труда с многолетним стажем☝

  • @juansanchez351
    @juansanchez351 6 місяців тому

    La gente confía en tus restauraciones por la gran cantidad de tu mano de obra... el encendedor quedó perfectamente restaurado. Saludos cordiales desde Argentina 🇦🇷 para ti

  • @The_Modeling_Underdog
    @The_Modeling_Underdog 6 місяців тому

    Another excellent video, Martin. Given what others commented and it having a cross engraved, wonder if it was presented to one of the "padres" of Big Red One as a token of appreciation after Operation Overlord.
    Loved that the classic background noises and FX snippets made it back.
    Cheers.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому

      thanks a lot for your comment, that theory is very possible 😊😊

  • @rohitshukla9756
    @rohitshukla9756 6 місяців тому +1

    Total transformation 😀
    Martin, you are a magician ❤️

  • @alexmeza392
    @alexmeza392 6 місяців тому

    Just today I was at the dentist. I greatly value the detailed and precise work that is your profession and your work here. Very interesting restoration with such valuable companies of birds and crickets. Thank you!! 🍻

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому +1

      ha ha ... Alex. Hope that you have a nice dentist - Thanks - Glad you enjoyed it - Have a great day, cheers from Sweden 🍺😉👌❤️

  • @khozabenhamid9745
    @khozabenhamid9745 6 місяців тому

    It's either those round we're defect or been customized by soldier at that time.. short story, it's nice to see it been brought to live again 😊

  • @chrisconolly488
    @chrisconolly488 6 місяців тому

    Nicely done as per usual 😊

  • @derrickcordick1315
    @derrickcordick1315 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful job bring back a piece of history you should be proud 👏

  • @elYisusdelaNazza
    @elYisusdelaNazza 6 місяців тому +1

    John D. Is proud there, above us

  • @louise3993
    @louise3993 6 місяців тому

    I don’t know what’s crazier. The old things you find to restore or how crazy good they look when you are done. I think both. Wait didn’t you keep Heineken beer in the fridge. Now I think I see Budweiser. Random doll in the drawer. I’m sure there is a back story to it. Another amazing restoration. 😊. Thanks for showing us

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому

      thanks a lot for your comment 😊 I did keep the Heineken fridge - it is at my office and then I have the Budweiser in the garage 🍻

  • @5.56Media
    @5.56Media 6 місяців тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @Tim-57
    @Tim-57 6 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @Rick40867
    @Rick40867 6 місяців тому +2

    Ultimate This is called Art

  • @donaldevans5752
    @donaldevans5752 6 місяців тому

    What a brilliant restoration , you are a star , an artist at work . I just love the flip bench it is fantastic .

  • @elisaortizmignolet419
    @elisaortizmignolet419 3 місяці тому

    Dan ganas de llorar de lo emocionante que resulta el final es una pieza rara nunca vista y muy antigua !!!!! Nunca se deterioro !!!!!! HERMOSA.. SEA UD BENDEVIDO

  • @Charlielizard
    @Charlielizard 6 місяців тому

    Now, this was truly an Awesome Restoration! Big Red 1; or, First Infantry Division, founded in 1917. Still in awe at how you restored a fantastic piece of history. Thank you for a wonderful video.

  • @dennisfeldmann7399
    @dennisfeldmann7399 6 місяців тому

    Thanks again for this opportunity too watch your videos.

  • @-Cece
    @-Cece 6 місяців тому

    The Solider looking on at 3:04 got me. Thank you for the video.

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 6 місяців тому +1

    It’s amazing what art can be made during times of strife…
    Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    Btw, did you ever find the plane you lost in the snow?

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  6 місяців тому +1

      thank you so much for your comment. No I didn't find the plane

  • @marklong930
    @marklong930 6 місяців тому

    I wish I could like this many times over. What a fantastic restoration of a unique piece of trench art. I love your lighter restorations, especially the military ones.

  • @w00dm31st3r
    @w00dm31st3r 6 місяців тому

    Sandblasting and polishing look very satisfying

  • @coltonoverfield5870
    @coltonoverfield5870 6 місяців тому

    Awe shoot! It’s always a good day when theres a new awesome restorations video!