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Generally, the identification insignias used to mark the classification of an inmate was worn on the left breast of the uniform garb / jacket.

However, insignia issued to camp prisoners was worn...

Stay safe out there John. Winters in the Dakotas and MN can be harsh.

Carl

Garbage. Stay well clear. I am glad that you did not buy on impulse. When in doubt, always check beforehand.

Firstly, the red triangular insignia relates to a political prisoner, not Jewish. Any...

Among the items vendors offered around the arena during the games, ceramic oil lamps depicting Gladiatores were one of the most popular. Less common, brooches such as this example shown below,...

Thanks for your kind words too, Alan. The miniature dagger is an incredible relic, I was very pleased to acquire such a piece. In storage, I have several of different forms and sizes, including a...

Thank you, in turn, Smitty, for your kind words.

I am very fortunate as I have visited the Colosseum five times, with further trips hopefully to come in the future. One of the most enjoyable...

Absolutely, it must have been an extraordinary spectacle. The inaugural games held at the Colosseum showcased the initial naval battle. This was held under the rule of Titus. His father, Vespasian,...

(XXI, XXII & XXIII) Finally, several late night views with the moon shining down upon what was once the beating heart of Rome.

(XIX & XX) Within the structure, there remains plenty of period material on display. These items alone could demand several pages of this thread.

(XVII & XVIII) Accurately reconstructed vertical shafts, such as those used to allow Gladiators and animals to access the arena from below. Even elephants were maneuvered in this manner, using larger...

(XI-XVI) Various views of the hypogeum, the underground network of passages, supports and vertical shafts. Stables and barracks for the Gladiators (shown earlier), were connected directly to the...

(X) One of the most surprising facts for many people, the ability to flood the arena and hold naumachia (naval battles). This was allowed by a system of canals and was used on a few occasions until...

(VIII & IX) Spectacular view taken from a higher vantage point on one of the upper levels and another view, taken from the viewing platform reserved for the Emperor.

(IV, V, VI & VII) Now inside, overviews of the arena, with exposed underground areas visible.

(II & III) Views of one of the Gladiator schools, barracks located in the vicinity.

Earlier in the thread, I mentioned posting images taken during one of the limited underground tours of the Flaviun Amphitheatre, showing some of the fantastic inner workings of the Colosseum. Below,...

It can be the case but not with this work. If anything, dubbing it with any other language would detract from the film.

The attention to detail is highly commendable.

A long time since anything was added to this thread but the recent production detailed in the link below, is certainly worthy of a mention.

If you have not yet seen it, try to catch it.
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A UK & Polish production loosely based on an earlier written work, the film portrays the family of Auschwitz Kommandant Rudolf Höss, living in seemingly idyllic conditions on the other side of the...

Fantasy item.

Here is a link to the commemorative event streamed live earlier today, the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz camps.

Auschwitz-Birkenau

From the webpage of the...

Nicely displayed and a lovely looking four legged friend.

Carl

A privately taken image showing a section of the satellite camp at Gablonz. The camp was part of the Gross-Rosen camp system, more details in the link below:
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Thanks for the interesting addition Smitty.

I have had numerous photographs over the years, featuring the dogs that were used within the concentration camp system. Still have a few, including a...

This extraordinary piece came out of Dachau, following the liberation in spring 1945. The US forces member who found it brought it home.

It is a beautifully crafted award, designed by the famous...