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05-22-2013, 10:20 AM

Ben Evans replied to a thread Rmbo or political buckle in German Belt Buckles, Brocades and Straps from 1900 to 1945

Right chaps, for now I am done with this thread. For me after looking into it the buckle it is still a fantasy post war item in my opinion. I wish...

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05-22-2013, 10:16 AM

Ben Evans replied to a thread Rmbo or political buckle in German Belt Buckles, Brocades and Straps from 1900 to 1945

Hi Chaps, this is an email I had from Wim in regards to this buckle. This is a man in his seventies who is a TR archivist and has collected buckles...

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05-22-2013, 08:02 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread MP magazines in World Firearms

They are harder to find as far fewer were made. But I would not call them "rare". Cheers, Ade.

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05-22-2013, 07:59 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread Mantel / Coat Hood / Cape for Review in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

Cannot add any info, but it is a good item and one not seen that often. Cheers, Ade.

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05-22-2013, 07:44 AM

Adrian replied to a thread EK II in a Glass Dome, A little something I put together. in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

Nicely done Ralph! That looks superb, a very professional job.

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05-22-2013, 05:20 AM

Walkwolf replied to a thread Garage sale find...what is it in Non-Combat Uniforms and related insignia of the Third Reich

It says 'N.S. 1 Reichs Jugendtag' = youth day. I found some on the net: german day badge 1932 - Yahoo! Canada Image Search Results

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05-22-2013, 05:12 AM

Walkwolf replied to a thread Garage sale find...what is it in Non-Combat Uniforms and related insignia of the Third Reich

It's a tinnie or 'day' badge - there are thousands of designs.........

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05-22-2013, 05:03 AM

Walkwolf replied to a thread EK II in a Glass Dome, A little something I put together. in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

Beautiful Ralph - gives the cross a very dignified look.........!

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05-22-2013, 04:08 AM

Walkwolf replied to a thread German Ribbon Bars real? in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

Yep - like them all. You are correct with the others - the Hanseatic Cross is for Hamburg. The WWI ribbon that you don't know is the...

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05-22-2013, 04:00 AM

Walkwolf replied to a thread Camo M42- your opinions please !!! in Steel Helmets

Typical size markings - Helmet: 64, head circumference: 57. These are seen on repro bands as well.........

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05-22-2013, 02:06 AM

Walkwolf replied to a thread Grenade blast in the State of Delaware in Discussions

Not the 'classic' grenade I was imagining. Still, a lot more care should have been taken.........!

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05-22-2013, 01:57 AM

Walkwolf replied to a thread Heer Infantry Officers Schirmmütze in Cloth Headgear

Fantastic job Ben - a great cap once again.........!

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05-22-2013, 01:52 AM

Adrian replied to a thread Heer Infantry Officers Schirmmütze in Cloth Headgear

That's a top notch restoration! cool militaria

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05-22-2013, 01:49 AM

Adrian replied to a thread Heeres Flakabzeichen. in Orders & Decorations of the Third Reich

No worries Ryan, if anyone gets funny over providing more photos then it's best to walk away.

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05-22-2013, 01:46 AM

Ben Evans replied to a thread Rmbo or political buckle in German Belt Buckles, Brocades and Straps from 1900 to 1945

The buckle is in Angloias revised edition, German Belt Buckles a Russian Perspective and the Catella book

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05-22-2013, 01:21 AM

Walkwolf replied to a thread Camo M42- your opinions please !!! in Steel Helmets

It's a pretty good attempt - Here are some things that I see: Some of the scratches look too recent, also a punch or some other tool was used...

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05-22-2013, 12:06 AM

Ben Evans replied to a thread Rmbo or political buckle in German Belt Buckles, Brocades and Straps from 1900 to 1945

Chaps, I have used Babel Fish to try and translate some of the German text for ease of understanding, if the German members reading this can have a...

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05-21-2013, 11:29 PM

Walkwolf replied to a thread Grenade blast in the State of Delaware in Discussions

The last thing I would do with a grenade is pull the pin ! You have to wonder why the guy didn't unscrew the fuse first.........? !

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05-21-2013, 11:25 PM

Adrian replied to a thread Can any one tell me about this cap it was my fathers for many years in Cloth Headgear

Can you turn the photos please? I have a bad neck and it's getting worse looking at these pics. cool militaria It seems to be an original NCO cap...

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05-21-2013, 11:22 PM

Adrian replied to a thread U.S. Tornadoes. in Discussions

Hard to watch that without a lump appearing in your throat. She thought she had lost everything one minute and then a ray of hope appeared from under...

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05-21-2013, 11:00 PM

Ben Evans replied to a thread Rmbo or political buckle in German Belt Buckles, Brocades and Straps from 1900 to 1945

Gents I have just received this information from Wim Saris. I would like to thanks Wim on behlaf of the buckle forum as he always comes up with...

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05-21-2013, 10:42 PM

Adrian replied to a thread Question about "BEVO" in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

Possibly the most extensive collection of BeVo insignia can be seen here which should give you some idea of the characteristics of this type of...

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05-21-2013, 09:56 PM

Adrian replied to a thread 1957 german award owners in Bundeswehr forum

Click -> Konteradmiral Bernhard Rogge.

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05-21-2013, 09:18 PM

Dimas replied to a thread Winter war 1939-40 Leipäsuo combat- KIA Red Army soldiers recovered in Battlefield Archaeology

I was wrong: the soldiers belonged to the 161 Rifle Regiment, 95th Rifle Division, the battles date are 5th March, 1940 year

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