Swords, Sabres and Imperial during the Third Reich

**Michael Ryan** · 05-17-2013, 11:24 PM

Hi again edelweiss, I particularly like it around the potteries. Happy hunting!!
Cheers Michael R

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-17-2013 11:24 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**edelweiss123** · 05-17-2013, 11:26 PM

by Michael Ryan

Hi again edelweiss, I particularly like it around the potteries. Happy hunting!!
Cheers Michael R

You're one of the few people who i've met who say that! Its an area with a lot of character and under appreciated history. We live near Longton now and after moving from chester we find the people a lot friendlier!

**Jerry B** · 05-17-2013, 11:28 PM

Great collection Michel. I used to have a few C. WWI examples and some others (and some British and a pre WWI Japanese sword), but all long gone as my interests have changed.

Is that a model 88mm on the shelf?

**MD Helmets** · 05-17-2013, 11:29 PM

Nice collection, but have you ever thought about adding a sword or two? lol

**Michael Ryan** · 05-17-2013, 11:29 PM

Hi Patrick, Thank you for your message and positive comments. More photos?? Yes but of what, swords or visors or both? I too collect visors and specialise in GB/E, W and WWII German/US/Russian and those that I take a shine to.
With thanks, regards and best wishes Michael R

**Michael Ryan** · 05-17-2013, 11:33 PM

Hi helmetone,Thanks for your comments. Yes but not too many as my walls are a bit stressed with the weight. From your title and logo, I guess you are a helmet man? Me too!!
Cheers Michael R

**Larry C** · 05-17-2013, 11:39 PM

Hi Michael welcome to the forum,,you have a great collection indeed as it is quite overwhelming in number. It would be best to put an add in our classified section,,if your looking to sell or increase your own collection. You will have a larger audience there and not limited to one forum. Thanks for posting, the swords. If you may I think the gents at the Japenese forum would like to see the Samurai swords also. Best regards Larry

**Michael Ryan** · 05-17-2013, 11:39 PM

Hi Jerry, Than you for your respose. Damm, I always find the right people but after they have down loaded!! Never mind, another day and hopefully another dollar. Yes, it is a model of an 88. I have two or three Dinky 88 as well.
Best wishes Michael R

**Michael Ryan** · 05-17-2013, 11:45 PM

Hi once again edelweiss. I was over there a few months back and I would move there tomorrow however commitments preclude any move at the moment. Chester another beautiful city. I am particularly interested in the Roman history of the area and have been reading up on the fortress and legion stationed there. Fastenating!! Cheers Michael R

**Michael Ryan** · 05-17-2013, 11:51 PM

Hi Larry, thank you for your message and advice. East Coast of where? I assume America? I was over in DC and Virginia a few years back and visited some of the battle fields of the Civil War. Another beautiful part of the world especialy in the fall!! You can keep the West Coast with all its sunshine and bikini clad young ladies, give me the East Coast every time. The EC has history! The WC have habits!! Oh dear, I hope that I have not upset half the population of the USA??
Cheers Michael R