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

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    Adrian Stevenson
    01-20-2012 01:01 PM
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    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 06:21 PM
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    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 04:58 AM
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    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.
    ...
    99 Comments

    3rd Reich era plastic markings on the fieldgear etc 

    by
    Dimas
    02-26-2011 01:55 PM
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    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
    ...
    3 Comments

    Roles and Missions of RZM d. NSDAP 

    by
    Friedrich-Berthold
    02-06-2011 10:37 AM
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    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.
    ...

    SS VT field gear etc markings 

    by
    Dimas
    01-30-2011 01:24 PM
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    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

    ...

    WWII Heer Tropical Caps - An Overview. 

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    NZMark
    11-19-2010 06:17 AM  Number of Views: 3610 

    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 

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    Tim OKeefe
    11-16-2010 05:50 AM
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    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.
    --------------------------------------------------
    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.
    --------------------------------------------------
    ...

    The Afrikakorps cuff title 

    by
    Adrian Stevenson
    09-26-2010 05:58 AM
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    This is an item of insignia which has been well reproduced for many years and catches a lot of collectors out. ...
    8 Comments

    Battlefields in North Karelia( SS-Nord Division) 

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    Karell Gott
    09-02-2010 09:55 AM
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    I wish to show you some photos from battlefields of SS - Nord Division in Noth Karelia(Russia). I hope they will be pleasant ...
    31 Comments

    Manufacturer and LDO markings 

    by
    Dimas
    09-02-2010 09:06 AM

    No Firm Location
    1 Deschler & Sohn München
    2 C.E. Junker Berlin
    ...

    RZM M7 makers code list. Plus SS dagger codes 

    by
    Adrian Stevenson
    09-02-2010 08:17 AM

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

    1944 award regulations 

    by
    Adrian Stevenson
    09-02-2010 08:06 AM

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

    LEXIKON DER WEHRMACHT 

    by
    JPhilip
    09-02-2010 08:05 AM

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

    SA Dagger group markings 

    by
    Adrian Stevenson
    09-02-2010 07:16 AM

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

    The German Stahlhelm (period photos) 

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    JPhilip
    09-02-2010 06:48 AM
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    Hello Gentlemen,
    As Adrian kindly agreed for me to open this thread in his subforum, i would like to thank him... ...
    4 Comments

    SA Buckles (Brass) Sun Wheel Swastika 

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    Ben Evans
    09-02-2010 05:00 AM
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    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 04:14 AM
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    SS Mantel SS RZM tag
    I am not in the habit of saving every fake and then piling it up, then to proclaim ...
    2 Comments

  • Recent active threads

    Dean-16862

    New Photo Pick-Ups - Please Share

    War Relics: Panzer1031

    For all who enjoy photo collecting and would like to share your new German photos as they come in.....PLEASE POST EM! I would like to keep this...

    Dean 01-28-2012, 03:17 AM Go to last post
    Reynard-25914

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    War Relics: wadowicznic

    All I propose that we create a Digital Gallery of Polish Regimental Badges of WW2 to commemorate a contribution of Polish Forces to the Victory...

    Reynard 01-28-2012, 12:17 AM Go to last post
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    Luftpanzer-1433

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    phalera-25983

    Pre-war Badge thread

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    phalera 01-27-2012, 02:19 PM Go to last post
    Chopperman-6336

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    Chopperman 01-27-2012, 02:46 PM Go to last post
    Glennyboy619-22754

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    War Relics: Glennyboy619

    Hey guys i thought i should upload a couple of quick pics to share my collection with you guys, any feedback or question would be gratefully received...

    Glennyboy619 01-27-2012, 08:56 PM Go to last post
    operaman-12745

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    operaman 01-27-2012, 05:58 PM Go to last post
    wood-24821

    Dutch NSB items

    War Relics: Adrian Stevenson

    I have these few items from the Dutch Nazi party, the NSB. (Nationaal-Socialistische Beweging) Here we have a medal for the annual Christmas March...

    wood 01-27-2012, 04:50 PM Go to last post
    stuka f-3267

    Favorite & Worst WW Movies/Mini-series/Documentary

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    Hi guys! :) Me being curious and nosy and all, I´d like to hear, what are the best and worst WW movies/mini-series/documentary that you have ever...

    stuka f 01-27-2012, 11:35 AM Go to last post
    BenVK-1105

    Grey SS caps, in this case authentic

    War Relics: Friedrich-Berthold

    Two grey caps as one seldom finds them...

    BenVK 01-27-2012, 09:33 PM Go to last post
    4md-16162

    The rest of my collection

    War Relics: Bond

    As I have posted German cloth insignia and tropical helmets in 2 other threads I thought I would just post the rest as one thread, but post it in...

    4md 01-28-2012, 04:07 AM Go to last post
    brataccas-19925

    Wall O Helmets

    War Relics: DougB

    Some guys have been asking about my collection, here are most of my helmets on my Wall O Helmets. The wall contains 152 or so German helmets and...

    brataccas 01-27-2012, 08:22 PM Go to last post
    rra227-16374

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    War Relics: rra227

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    rra227 01-27-2012, 11:01 PM Go to last post
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    War Relics: Ben Evans

    Hi guys, I am going to list all the M4 makers numbers, if you have any of these makers please post them on this thread so we can see examples of...

    yellow12 01-27-2012, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  • Recent Posts

    Walkwolf

    Many 2nd class crosses are marked '800' etc. for silver - it is not
    uncommon - and they usually sell for the same price as any
    other maker

    Re: Am I missing something?

    Walkwolf 01-28-2012, 05:53 AM Go to last post
    Walkwolf

    Steve, it's both #1 and #2.........!

    Re: Am I missing something?

    Walkwolf 01-28-2012, 05:49 AM Go to last post
    Walkwolf

    Not that important really, but a part of the rifle's history. There does appear
    to be vice marks where you indicated - I do believe it is a war-time

    Re: My collection mainly US but growing...

    Walkwolf 01-28-2012, 05:39 AM Go to last post
    Siegfried B

    Hi Dyzner, You are very observant and some of the issues you pointed out are of concern,, as the roundel in my opinion is a little too high and the dagger

    Re: Would like opinions on this SS Chained Dagger...

    Siegfried B 01-28-2012, 05:32 AM Go to last post
    Friedrich-Berthold

    Examples of RZM approved retail firms of all kinds are in our Muetzenfabrik thread in the headgear rubric.

    Re: RZM wall plaque

    Friedrich-Berthold 01-28-2012, 05:26 AM Go to last post
    Datrus

    I wonder what it was used for. Looks very strange. Pretty long for a locomative, if that's what it is.

    Re: Bombed out Korean Train.

    Datrus 01-28-2012, 05:17 AM Go to last post