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05-18-2013, 10:18 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Types Materials for SS Visor Hats in SS Uniforms and insignia

I agree, this is a Great example of why WRF is the best place to be for people who want to know more about these historical items. This should be...

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05-18-2013, 08:08 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Anyone else like German swords?? in Daggers and Swords of the Third Reich

I was reading an interesting article on German sword making and my whole appreciation has changed for swords. Just thinking about the quality and...

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05-18-2013, 01:30 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread helmet display in US M1 steel helmet forum

I dont know of any solutions, I just know that a man put a postwar cap on a styrofoam head for about a year and when he lifted it up the sweatband...

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05-18-2013, 08:59 AM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread helmet display in US M1 steel helmet forum

Styrofoam heads should be avoided as they contain acid and will leak into the liner overtime, and the liner will dry and stick to the head. ...

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05-18-2013, 12:08 AM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Anyone else like German swords?? in Daggers and Swords of the Third Reich

I would love to see some more photos of the visor caps. How long have you been collecting? Cheers, Pat

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05-17-2013, 11:18 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Anyone else like German swords?? in Daggers and Swords of the Third Reich

No but I collect visor caps and you have an amazing collection! Some more pics please. Cheers, Pat

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05-17-2013, 11:16 PM

Patrick Lewis started a discussion Mohr & Speyer. in group Imperial Headgear Collectors

Mohr & Speyer was a firm that made uniforms, caps and swords. They were the special provider for the Imperial Kings Court. The company made...

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05-17-2013, 11:06 PM

Patrick Lewis started a discussion Subscribing to the Group in group Imperial Headgear Collectors

Hello All, Just a notice to tell you you can keep up to date with notifications about new posts exc. by subscribing to the group. It's easy. Go...

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05-17-2013, 11:03 PM

Patrick Lewis started a discussion Welcome to the "Imperial Headgear Collectors" group! in group Imperial Headgear Collectors

Hello All, Welcome to the "Imperial Headgear Collectors" group. Hopefully you find it interesting and I will try to upload as much information as...

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05-17-2013, 10:49 PM

Patrick Lewis created a group Imperial Headgear Collectors

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05-17-2013, 10:29 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Arma2 war game in Discussions

I have briefly checked out the site and it seems to only be modern conflict. Also is it active? Cheers, Pat

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05-17-2013, 09:58 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Any WoT (World of Tanks) player around ? in Germany WW1 and WW2 armour, artillery and vehicles

The Arma2 game looks fantistic. Maybe we should get another thread going for a wrf team? Would be an excellent idea. Cheers, Pat

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05-17-2013, 07:31 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread My Collection in Collections display

Was the signals cap from the Jaques collection in South-Africa? By the way it is not a crusher, someone just removed the cap spring. Still a...

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05-17-2013, 07:18 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Thank you everyone! in Discussions

Congratzz on your 1000 posts, I hit 2000 a few days ago. It's a great forum and people like you make it such a wonderful place to be. Cheers, Pat

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05-16-2013, 04:36 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Happy 41st Birthday Adrian!! in Discussions

Happy Birthday Adrian, hope you have a great day! :) Cheers, Pat

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05-15-2013, 05:24 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread SS cap have some questions. in Cap Authentication forum

I dont think it's an original SS cap and I would pass on it. The eagle looks like it stands a chance though, I think it's a M36 eagle (But I am not...

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05-15-2013, 05:18 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield. Bowie song. in Discussions

David Bowie is one of my favorite music artists and his lyrics are pure genius. Steve has great taste ;) Cheers, Pat

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05-15-2013, 06:00 AM

rbemer207 replied to a thread Fair trade? Salty DD m35 lufty for Uncomplete 1st pattern Lufty dagger. in Steel Helmets

The seller said that this is not the original leather but he replaced it. He still does have the original leather but the band is original to the...

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05-15-2013, 05:41 AM

rbemer207 started a thread Fair trade? Salty DD m35 lufty for Uncomplete 1st pattern Lufty dagger. in Steel Helmets

HEy guys this is my final decision as felt sketchy on the tunic. I really like this lid and i would like to trade it with one of my reenactor...

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05-15-2013, 05:13 AM

rbemer207 replied to a thread Help with German Drill Tunic in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

Thanks again fred, as it currently sits with all the stuff added around how much do you think its worth> Thanks Ryan

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05-15-2013, 04:48 AM

rbemer207 replied to a thread Help with German Drill Tunic in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

Ok thanks, were these used in the field often, also could this also be a field applied chevron and also eagle. Just wondering and thanks for your...

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05-15-2013, 04:16 AM

rbemer207 started a thread Help with German Drill Tunic in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

Hey guys, i was just dealing out in a trade and before i continue i would like some opinions on this piece. FOr you that have seen it we are trading...

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05-14-2013, 11:10 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Re-banding 101: in Cap Authentication forum

I read a sign of re-banding is if you feel lumps on the velvet with your fingers then it has been re-banded. I guess you really need to see caps in...

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05-13-2013, 06:37 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread How did you find this Forum? in Discussions

I was looking for a first class iron cross. That was back in 2011, Doesn't feel that long ago. Thanks for putting up with my posts for so long :p. I...

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05-13-2013, 06:04 AM

rbemer207 replied to a thread How did you find this Forum? in Discussions

I got recommended to it off of youtube by the member retro respirators. Glad I took his advice and did my research here lol! Now this is like half my...

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05-12-2013, 07:46 PM

Patrick Lewis replied to a thread Pow 43 cap in Cloth Headgear

I like it and I would say it was heavily worn in a POW camp. Is that a bit of helmet liner stitched in the inside? I am surprised no one else...

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05-12-2013, 07:19 PM

rbemer207 replied to a thread 1939 Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 1er Klasse 1914. in 1939 Eisernes Kreuz forum

Bronk, one thing that might happen over the years, is that vets may pick up other items post war, and they might end up to be fake. This looks to be...

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05-12-2013, 06:54 PM

rbemer207 replied to a thread "I Hate When That Happens" in Discussions

True story: at my moms quienceañera in Paraguay in the early 1980s, mengele was there along with some other German high command officer. My family in...

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