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12-11-2010 12:28 PM
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Re: Himmler memorabilia
Hi Paul, while the items themselves appear original, my only slight concen being the party membership badge, I am afraid the story does not hold water. I do not mean to insult your friend's honour, but stories in familes often get distorted or dressed up. The Naval Officer may have simply made the story up when he passed them along. Your friend's Grandad may have simply recounted this is good faith.
The code number on the RZM label on the armband has nothing to do with a "serial number" in a British or US sense. It is a standard NSDAP armband, not even an SS version. Again the other armband has no SS conotation.
Himmler was captured in the uniform of the GFP, (Geheime Feldpolizei) he was not wearing any type of political uniform. He was trying to pass himself off as a member of the Army. But he made the very bad choice of the Secret Field Police who were very much on the Allied "hit list".
British Military service records are closed to all but direct family.
Buy the items, but not the story. $200 / $300 for the items would be a fair price.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: Himmler memorabilia
Thanks for all that Ade - very interesting and fairly convincing. I'll let my pal know and see what he says. I'm really not interested in buying to be honest but I told my pal I'd see what I could find out about the items. Thanks for the view of the other items! Paul
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Re: Himmler memorabilia
As much as your friend would like to believe the tale, I must concur with Ade. Himmler was trying to conceal his identity and certainly would not be carrying anything that had any connection to the NSDAP. As perviously mentioned, none of the items would have been anything Himmler owned. A case of an individual attempting to enhance his ware service.
BOB
LIFE'S LOSERS NEVER LEARN FROM THE ERROR OF THEIR WAYS.
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Re: Himmler memorabilia
Thanks Bob - yes I guess I have to concur - wel done you guys on the detective work!
Paul
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BOB COLEMAN
As much as your friend would like to believe the tale, I must concur with Ade. Himmler was trying to conceal his identity and certainly would not be carrying anything that had any connection to the NSDAP. As perviously mentioned, none of the items would have been anything Himmler owned. A case of an individual attempting to enhance his ware service.
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