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05-17-2013, 11:26 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Anyone else like German swords?? in Daggers and Swords of the Third Reich

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...

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05-17-2013, 11:19 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Anyone else like German swords?? in Daggers and Swords of the Third Reich

Thank you Michael, and yes it is. Some fantastic pieces of countryside. Unfortunately i have none to date. Although i hope that will change in the...

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05-17-2013, 11:05 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Anyone else like German swords?? in Daggers and Swords of the Third Reich

I dont think you have enough there ;)

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05-17-2013, 10:21 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Normandy helmet legit? in Steel Helmets

Replace, are you considering buying this item. Because you have to ask yourself if you will ever be 100% happy with this considering people who know...

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05-17-2013, 09:05 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Thank you everyone! in Discussions

Thanks Jerry, and thanks for all your help.

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05-17-2013, 08:35 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread WW2 British Tommy helmet in Equipment and Field gear

Ok, just bear in mind what Jerry has said and others, sometimes the post war paint is part of the helmets history.

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05-17-2013, 08:28 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread WW2 British Tommy helmet in Equipment and Field gear

Hey, i think its a nice example. At the end of the day, everybody has to start somewhere, and this is a good piece. Yes, you will find better...

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05-17-2013, 08:19 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread WW2 British Tommy helmet in Equipment and Field gear

Jerry's right, sorry for any confusion

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05-17-2013, 08:15 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Thank you everyone! in Discussions

Thank you :)

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05-17-2013, 08:02 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Other hobbies besides collecting militaria?, in Discussions

I agree, i love my job and have so much fun! Although, your job looks more fun!

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05-17-2013, 07:21 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Thank you everyone! in Discussions

Thanks guys, and Kris, this forum and hobby is so far detached from my day to day work, its my little haven :)

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05-17-2013, 07:10 PM

edelweiss123 started a thread Thank you everyone! in Discussions

As its my 1000th post and entering my third year on the forum, i thought id just say a massive thank you to everyone for the support, advice and...

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05-17-2013, 07:03 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread WW2 British Tommy helmet in Equipment and Field gear

It does indeed! If you can find that link it would be fantastic, would love to take a look. Thanks. P.S, i'll stop hijacking this thread now ;)

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05-17-2013, 06:55 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread WW2 British Tommy helmet in Equipment and Field gear

Possibly, i think james is still debating whether or not to strip it or not

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05-17-2013, 06:51 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread WW2 British Tommy helmet in Equipment and Field gear

Yes, on the inside, under the liner you can see traces of it. Its had a terrible post war paint job. Here is a lin to it:...

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05-17-2013, 06:49 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread My mothers cross collection in Collections display

Hey Frank, superb collection and display. I have some display cases that might display and house you Mutterkreuz nicely if you want some? I've given...

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05-17-2013, 06:43 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread WW2 British Tommy helmet in Equipment and Field gear

The only example of a desert (South African) helmet we have has been painted green by some fool. Got to get onto restoring it at some point.

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05-17-2013, 06:18 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Helmet foliage band info needed in US M1 steel helmet forum

Blonde Moment, sorry :)

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05-17-2013, 06:07 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Commemorative China ETC.... in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

A crested ware battleship recently sold for £130 on an auction site. Ouch

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05-17-2013, 05:36 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Commemorative China ETC.... in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

They are lovely items! I wouldn't have know how to identify them from the WW2 RAF eagles without seeing that thread so thank you! And yes, bargains...

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05-17-2013, 05:30 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Commemorative China ETC.... in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

I know :( Still, i'm an optimist and i know the one time i stop looking will be the one time one was there!

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05-17-2013, 05:26 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Commemorative China ETC.... in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

Fantastic examples. A shop in Chester has some fantastic examples of Boer War pieces, but again, the prices are too high. We're forever hopeful of...

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05-17-2013, 05:18 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Ww1 royal artillery majors sd tunic with officer equipment - in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

Superb display! Very Very Nice.

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05-17-2013, 05:08 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Commemorative China ETC.... in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

Any chance of pics of the WW2 examples Jerry? We picked the beaker and the cup up from a local bootsale. And the plate from a "bargain basket" in an...

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05-17-2013, 05:06 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Visiting Krakow and Auschwitz in june in History and Research Third Reich and WW2

When we visited Auschwitz we paid the extra for a private tour. And i'm glad we did. The guide was fantastic and allowed us the whole day if needed....

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05-17-2013, 04:56 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Visiting Krakow and Auschwitz in june in History and Research Third Reich and WW2

Don't forget the Wodka bar just off the main square, won loads of awards and apparantly is one of the best in Europe. I enjoyed it so much i cant...

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05-17-2013, 04:55 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Visiting Krakow and Auschwitz in june in History and Research Third Reich and WW2

I cant remember the name, but we visited a small antique shop on the main square above a bar i believe. This may be one of them. We picked up some...

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05-17-2013, 04:52 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Visiting Krakow and Auschwitz in june in History and Research Third Reich and WW2

You really must visit the airforce museum. They have Hermann Goering's private collection of aircraft which is a feast for the eyes :)

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05-17-2013, 04:47 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Commemorative China ETC.... in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

Very nice pieces. Are these your Steve? These have all been picked up at boots like you say! It wont be long until people realise what they are...

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05-17-2013, 04:12 PM

edelweiss123 replied to a thread Commemorative China ETC.... in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

Lovely piece of crested ware! I've been after one of these but any i've had my eye on have gone a bit to much out of my price range! I love that...

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