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05-19-2013, 08:43 AM

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

I guess there is nothing wrong with collecting because it looks cool, It's Just thoes who collect only for that reason. The style of German headgear...

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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, 12:03 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Ek2 in 1939 Eisernes Kreuz forum

Very nicely mounted scarce "round 3"

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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, 10:54 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Gold party badge in NSDAP Parteiabzeichen forum

Then don't comment on things you are not sure of. Sorry but it bugs me when people make comments based on little knowledge, We're all here to learn,...

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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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05-17-2013, 04:59 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Gold party badge in NSDAP Parteiabzeichen forum

I would just like to ask, how many of these badges have you actually owed or handled? I have had a few and in my opinion this one is ok.

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05-17-2013, 09:49 AM

John Brandon replied to a thread Gold party badge in NSDAP Parteiabzeichen forum

IMO the badge is authentic

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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, 05:25 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Eickhorn dress bayonet in K98 Bayonet

The felt usually denotes the arm of service. I believe Red is for Artillery Red: Wehrmacht and Flak formations Green: Jäger and Airforce...

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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, 08:48 AM

John Brandon replied to a thread Help needed with helmet authentication please in Steel Helmets

Sorry, I still don't like it

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05-15-2013, 08:46 AM

John Brandon replied to a thread Bronze? Panzerkampfabzeichen made by Rudolf Souval in Panzerkampfabzeichen forum

can you post pictures of it?

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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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05-14-2013, 12:51 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Deschler M1/52 Skull. Confirmation Of Originality. in SS metal cap insignia forum

Makes a nice change eh Sid :)

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05-14-2013, 08:39 AM

John Brandon replied to a thread Opinions on M40 helmet decal? in Steel Helmets

The decal is fake

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