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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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05-17-2013, 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, 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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05-15-2013, 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, 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, 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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05-13-2013, 11:18 PM

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

Another good shell ruined

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05-13-2013, 07:39 PM

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

Whenever I buy these RS badges I ALWAYS look for that flaw. One of the main reasons is when selling it on, collectors like to see it. Much like the...

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05-13-2013, 04:42 PM

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

I could be wrong here, but shouldn't there be a die flaw like a number 7 on the wing of the eagle? It may be my eyes, but I can't see a flaw?

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05-10-2013, 08:44 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Is this an original ww2 "feldflasche"? in Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich

Alles Gutt

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05-10-2013, 08:37 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Is this an original ww2 "feldflasche"? in Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich

HRE is for c.w. motz & co WAR for Wolfe & Co Haven't got HWM but the numbers following are year dates

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05-10-2013, 08:32 PM

John Brandon started a thread Relic M42 with complete decal remaining in Relic German helmet forum

Ok, I'm not really into relic lids, although they do have thier place, but this came with a collection I just bought, pretty amazing in hand....enjoy...

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05-10-2013, 07:10 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread aluminum SS Buckle 822 / 38 in SS Buckles

correct :)

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05-10-2013, 07:02 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread LW helm...possible pick...but have concerns opinions in Steel Helmets

Ahh but Frank. you know everybody wants a bargain! False economy in my eyes. You get what you pay for :)

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05-10-2013, 06:57 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Unknown (Luft?) Armband in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

but it's on a red armband which makes it doorman!

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05-10-2013, 06:56 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Is this an original ww2 "feldflasche"? in Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich

yep

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05-10-2013, 06:53 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Unknown (Luft?) Armband in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

It's an assistant doorman and elevator operators armband Paid civilian in the capacity of doorman ect: hope that helps

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05-10-2013, 06:25 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread SS Tab Help in SS Uniforms and insignia

Looks like an old Delta international piece from the 60's

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05-10-2013, 05:35 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Warrant Disc Opinions in Erkennungsmarken- ID discs

Horrible horrible horrible

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05-10-2013, 05:16 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread SS Armband in SS Uniforms and insignia

£250 ish sometimes up to 350 with a label

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05-10-2013, 04:53 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread SS Armband in SS Uniforms and insignia

looks a good one from here, something that the fakers don't replicate.....yet, is the stitching along the top and bottom, one side it's black, and...

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05-10-2013, 04:38 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread SS Rank colar tab in SS Uniforms and insignia

blimey Paul, that was a long time ago :) you at Leeds? I have the best ever relic lid that you are liable to get, an M42 with an intact decal, it...

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05-10-2013, 04:25 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread SS Rank colar tab in SS Uniforms and insignia

It's a bad 'un but they are not necessarily SS. could be NSKK, but I do agree with the comments on the pips. East German.

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05-10-2013, 02:54 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread What would they drink? in History and Research Third Reich and WW2

don't you mean "slip in the ditch" Doug :) I remember drinking some of that whilst in Bosnia in '95 God almighty, I can still taste it now!! Yuk!

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05-10-2013, 01:36 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Chinstrap original? in Steel Helmets

Difficult one, although the buckle looks like an early one, the date stamp on the outside concerns me 1942 on a 1935 type buckle? probably wrong, but...

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05-09-2013, 10:28 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread red cross in Steel Helmets

+1 total crap!

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05-09-2013, 05:00 PM

John Brandon replied to a thread Officer's Silver Bullion Cap Eagle For Review in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

That's a nice one :)

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