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SS Runic Decal Reference Section

by
DougB
04-10-2012 09:27 PM Number of Views: 501

This thread is an SS Runic Decal Reference thread whereby WRF helmet collectors can quickly compare SS decals and learn the various styles, makers, patterns and shell applications. This should be a great resource for collectors wondering if the SS runic decal on the helmet they are perhaps looking at buying is not only authentic but is the shell maker correct for the helmet.
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The complete ATS Physical Training kit

by
larissa
03-14-2012 08:12 PM

Hiya, ATS girls had to do PT like all other soldiers. So they needed a complete range of specially designed sports wear. ...

"BeVo" SS cuff titles: how to spot original from fake

by
Adrian Stevenson
01-20-2012 12:01 PM

Hi Guys, as this question comes up very often, I thought it would be useful to place a pinned thread on the subject? ...

SS Wachverbaende 1935, introduction of insignia conditions.

by
Friedrich-Berthold
07-25-2011 05:21 PM

The origins of the insignia in the SS Totenkopfverbaende, or SS Wachverbaende as they were called in 1935 in the documents below give rise to much speculation.

The cuff titles were introduced in the latter part of 1935, for instance, the one pictured here.

This regalia was subject to strict control as you see here. ...

incredible WW1 ground digged find!!!!!!!

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sebfrench76
03-15-2011 03:58 AM

I'm sharing here with the WW1 aficionados,what i think is the most incredible find for a couple of years ,in our soil of France.
A member of my french forum digged this stuff last week,in a kind of dump site.
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3rd Reich era plastic markings on the fieldgear etc

by
Dimas
02-26-2011 12:55 PM

Picture show: 1 firm code, 2 material code

Liste der Presswerk-Codes der Materialprüfungsanstalt, Stand: 31. Dezember 1938

21 Neuyork-Hamburger Gummiwaren-Kompanie, Hamburg
22 Bebrit-Preßstoffwerke GmbH, Bebra und C.F. Schlothauer, Ruhla
23 Lüdenscheider Metallwerke AG, Busch-Jäger, Lüdenscheid
24 Gebrüder Merten, Gummersbach
25 Süddeutsche Isolatorenwerke GmbH, Freiburg
31 Vereinigte Isolatorenwerke AG, (Viacowerke) Berlin-Pankow
32 H. Römmler AG, Spremberg
33 Wolff und Co KG, Walsrode
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Roles and Missions of RZM d. NSDAP

by
Friedrich-Berthold
02-06-2011 09:37 AM

as found on a notable Russian site: a nice summary of key aspects of the RZM.

Here is an English translation of the regulations.

I decided not to translate the term “Reichszeugmeisterei”, as it is generally recognized and commonly used in its original German form; a rough translation would be “National Quartermasters Department”.
I translated the term "parteiamtliche Gegenstände" somewhat literally as "offical Party items", one could use other translations, too, such as as "controlled items of the Party" etc.
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SS VT field gear etc markings

by
Dimas
01-30-2011 12:24 PM

In this list you can find examples of the SS gear with early markings on it. If you have something to add, you are welcome.
Look here for full list

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WWII Heer Tropical Caps - An Overview.

by
NZMark
11-19-2010 05:17 AM Number of Views: 4575

This article can in no way be exhaustive due to the scarcity of the subject matter. This will, hopefully, go some way to give an overview of the many differing types of issued tropical caps seen in German service in World War II.

The most distinguishable issue item of the WWII German soldier in North Africa & Mediterranean theatre of Operations was his field cap. This was simply termed Afrikamutze by the troops, but in todays collecting terminology it is the m40 Tropical Field Cap.
Along with his tropical issue service uniform and specially designed fieldgear, this simple but useful item set him aside from his Continental comrades and added to the mystique of his image as a serving member of the famous Deutches Afrika Korps (DAK). ...

Units & Waffenfarbe used in Afrika and the Balkans 1941 - '42

by
Tim OKeefe
11-16-2010 04:50 AM

Here is list of units in Afrika and the Balkans: copied from C Evans list, Thanks. 1941-42.

Combat Troops Staff: Waffenfarbe

Generals---Color was Red.
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Color is: White.
Army Group Staffs. A.G's. G,E,F, Staffs.
Army Staffs. Army Group "A" 2,12 Staffs.
Armored Group Staffs. "Afrika."
Korps Stabs. 11th, 30th, 51st, 52nd, 65th, 68th, 69th, 91st.
Reserve Stabs. 59th.
Motorized Korps Stabs. 41st.
--------------------------------------------------
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The Afrikakorps cuff title

by
Adrian Stevenson
09-26-2010 04:58 AM

This is an item of insignia which has been well reproduced for many years and catches a lot of collectors out. ...

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Battlefields in North Karelia( SS-Nord Division)

by
Karell Gott
09-02-2010 08:55 AM

I wish to show you some photos from battlefields of SS - Nord Division in Noth Karelia(Russia). I hope they will be pleasant ...

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Manufacturer and LDO markings

by
Dimas
09-02-2010 08:06 AM

No Firm Location
1 Deschler & Sohn München
2 C.E. Junker Berlin
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RZM M7 makers code list. Plus SS dagger codes

by
Adrian Stevenson
09-02-2010 07:17 AM

Political daggers were ususally marked with the RZM code M7/. Here is a list of the codes with the makers name:
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1944 award regulations

by
Adrian Stevenson
09-02-2010 07:06 AM

Here is a very useful list from 1944 giving the regulation order in which medals or medal ribbons should be worn.
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LEXIKON DER WEHRMACHT

by
JPhilip
09-02-2010 07:05 AM

Hello Gentlemen and fellow members,
Following the idea launched by our member Matt L, here's a link to access the ...

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SA Dagger group markings

by
Adrian Stevenson
09-02-2010 06:16 AM

On most SA daggers, two small code letters will be found stamped on the lower reverse crossguards. This represents the SA ...

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The German Stahlhelm (period photos)

by
JPhilip
09-02-2010 05:48 AM

Hello Gentlemen,
As Adrian kindly agreed for me to open this thread in his subforum, i would like to thank him... ...

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SA Buckles (Brass) Sun Wheel Swastika

by
Ben Evans
09-02-2010 04:00 AM

As a forum we have agreed to to start various fixed threads on the vast array SA (Sturm Abteilung) ...

SS RZM Tags

by
Friedrich-Berthold
09-02-2010 03:14 AM

SS Mantel SS RZM tag
I am not in the habit of saving every fake and then piling it up, then to proclaim ...

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LUCKYSTRIKE 05-16-2012, 10:48 PM
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Hi Jerry, sorry I miseed this. Life is just so busy at the moment. The info you have is correct.

Cheers, Ade.

Re: antique shop pick ups today, para wings, pegasus etc
Adrian Stevenson 05-17-2012, 07:26 AM

Hi Nitram, this was the standard WW2 summer weight Soviet tankers helmet. Hard to find now. Mine is also '41 dated but the stamp is very hard to read,

Re: Tankers helmet
Adrian Stevenson 05-17-2012, 07:22 AM

Thankyou, both of you!

Re: Infanteriesturmabzeichen real or fake?
Robin de Jong 05-17-2012, 07:20 AM

Steve the wings are marked sterling with a brass pin. No marks on the captions bar.

Re: 82nd 504 DUI and other items
RH1941 05-17-2012, 07:18 AM

Very nice.

Cheers, Ade.

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NIce one man, that's a wonderful set to have.

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