My modest collection so far

**TheJackal83** · 10-03-2018, 08:58 PM

Hi,

Since I’m new here, I thought I’d post a picture of my modest collection. I started collecting German WW2 militaria this summer. I have more militaria that I’ve collected over the years since I was a kid, but this is what I’ve got so far in the German WW2 segment.

As of now I mainly focus on medals/awards, photographs, documents, 3rd Reich currency, smaller equipment- & uniform items and other interesting ”smaller” things that I can fit in ”treasure chest” (didn’t manage to convince my wife that a war room would be a great idea just yet...).

I also have a relic M42 Stahlhelm; will add a picture of that later!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-03-2018 08:58 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**HoundsTooth** · 10-03-2018, 09:27 PM

Some nice medals there - a great start to your German collection.
Nick

**BrodieBartfast** · 10-03-2018, 09:50 PM

You're off to an impressive start. You already have more German decorations in your collection than I currently have in mine. A nice cross section of awards, and a collection that does not take up too much space!

Regards, B.B.

**TheJackal83** · 10-03-2018, 10:07 PM

Thanks!

My first goal is to collect all military awards from the german cross / Deutsches Kreuz in gold and downwards in rank.

**BrodieBartfast** · 10-03-2018, 10:09 PM

by TheJackal83

Thanks!

My first goal is to collect all military awards from the german cross / Deutsches Kreuz in gold and downwards in rank.

Those are lofty ambitions, but it's good to have a focus. You've got a lot of work ahead of you! The Deutsches Kreuz in gold isn't a difficult award to find, but it is expensive. If you don't want to pay the price of a metal award, there are cloth versions that are much more affordable, and which look just as good in my opinion.

Regards, B.B.

**TheJackal83** · 10-03-2018, 10:19 PM

by BrodieBartfast

Those are lofty ambitions, but it's good to have a focus. You've got a lot of work ahead of you! The Deutsches Kreuz in gold isn't a difficult award to find, but it is expensive. If you don't want to pay the price of a metal award, there are cloth versions that are much more affordable, and which look just as good in my opinion.

Regards, B.B.

Yeah, I know, that’s probably going to be the last award I add (if ever), but gotta have dreams! It’s expensive, yet somehow within reach. To own a knight’s cross on the other hand, which would be amazing, feels too unrealistic...

MA Stockholm currently have one for sale, priced at 2300€.

**bittaker** · 10-03-2018, 10:21 PM

This isn`t modest!! This is a fine start : )
Stig

**BrodieBartfast** · 10-03-2018, 10:37 PM

by TheJackal83

Yeah, I know, that’s probably going to be the last award I add (if ever), but gotta have dreams! It’s expensive, yet somehow within reach. To own a knight’s cross on the other hand, which would be amazing, feels too unrealistic...

MA Stockholm currently have one for sale, priced at 2300€.

Every collector has their bucket list of items. Sometimes we do get to cross one of those items off, and it's a great feeling when you finally land a catch you've been after forever. A Deutsches Kreuz in Gold is more than achievable with a little saving. A Knight's Cross will set you back the price of a half-decent new car, though. Best to start out small and work your way up. The bigger and better things will come with time.

Regards, B.B.

**bittaker** · 10-03-2018, 10:48 PM

And I still haven`t gotten an EK 2. And you got several of them. Keep hunting, my friend!
Stig
Ps! I saw some items I really want at Weize, starting at 22000 euro.

**MAP** · 10-03-2018, 11:16 PM

Your gonna need a bigger box

Dream big or go home. With patience and dedication you can get there. As a kid I too had a similar goal. All the WW2 combat awards as well as the complete line of EK's (inclusive of the KC, DKiG and Spanish cross).