My Ritterkreuzträger Schirmmützen

[stonemint]

I didn't realize he was a member of the "whites of the eyes" squadron until this--although he had "only" 24 kills, taking on USAAF bomber formations at that stage of the war (along with their heavy fighter escort) was practically suicidal. Fantastic acquisition.

[stonemint]

& here is another pic of Wechsung wearing the same visor. What a pleasure to see:

[MMarcus]

the picture has a collector friend of mine in original.es are also two jackets, two knights crosses and more.

[don_kihotis7]

Super items and stories Marcus. Living in Germany has it's benefits
Thanks for sharing.

[MMarcus]

benefits?
Yes and no, sometimes you get things from family, which is nice but you will also quickly abused in Germany, so some do not talk about their hobby.ich would probably lose my work, if that is known I `m working for the church there. in Germany many stupid people do not understand anything and you will often accused of being German Nazi. swastika show costs a lot of money or jail

[Scout]

You have my sympathy.
Very nice Collection - especially under these 'adverse' conditions.
I fully understand, if you cant tell us anything about, how you came to these items or whether or not you met the vets, but would be interesting, if you could.
Thanks for posting these.

[Bill T]

Wow, really amazing gems. Thanks a bunch for sharing Marcus

[BobS]

Wonderful caps ; many thanks for sharing.

BobS

[MMarcus]

Thank you:-)
@Scout...........
Am I not certain ask correctly understand would like to know would embroider come am whether I that you like I at that? That would embroider has of wechsung a nice collector of the family get all together was very expensively therefore became it through four collectors divided one was I. that would embroider of Unger were offered in a German forum I have only a part bought.
best wishes
MMarcus

[don_kihotis7]

benefits?
Yes and no, sometimes you get things from family, which is nice but you will also quickly abused in Germany, so some do not talk about their hobby.ich would probably lose my work, if that is known I `m working for the church there. in Germany many stupid people do not understand anything and you will often accused of being German Nazi. swastika show costs a lot of money or jail

Yes i know of these problems. In every country if you tell someone that you are collecting German WWII items he will think the same. People are very narrow minded and think that they know everything.