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05-20-2013, 01:13 PM

Glennyboy619 started a thread SA brownshirt, what do you guys think about it. in Non-Combat Uniforms and related insignia of the Third Reich

Hello guys, Okay so I missed a brownshirt for sale the other day. But... I have found this one. It appears to be genuine and looks okay although I...

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05-20-2013, 12:03 PM

Thanatos replied to a thread 'Phantom of the Ruhr' in Aviation history

Nice image Nick. cool militaria 'Phantom of the Ruhr" is such a menacing name, Perfect for a Bomber Command Lanc and the role they played out over...

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05-20-2013, 11:20 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread Post your WW2 Australian Insignia. in Insignia, Flags and regalia

G'day fella's, Here's the silver plated 22nd hat badge I posted before (the sellers image). No maker but has "silver" stamped into the Lyre birds...

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05-20-2013, 09:26 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread DAK items (Allied with Afrika cammo too...) in Collections display

G'day all, My latest uniform project, It's still in the making and will represent a member of the 2/14th AIF Battalion during the early Kokoda...

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05-20-2013, 07:20 AM

Danmark replied to a thread DAK items (Allied with Afrika cammo too...) in Collections display

I loved them too, but that photo was taken back in 1987 and I had to sell them all on later to help pay a mortgage.

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05-19-2013, 10:30 PM

rbminis replied to a thread Opinion in Infanterie Sturmabzeichen forum

That is also one of the reasons to become very familiar with the hardware that you would expect to find from any particular maker of any award that...

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05-19-2013, 10:24 PM

rbminis replied to a thread Infanterie Sturmabzeichen. in Infanterie Sturmabzeichen forum

The last one that you have posted for verification is an example made by St. & L. Here is my example to compare.. Ralph.

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05-19-2013, 10:22 PM

Danmark replied to a thread just got a new GAS MASK & CAN in Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich

Very nice - these are addictive and before long you have to find one of each color / style ....... :)

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05-19-2013, 10:20 PM

rbminis replied to a thread AGMuk Nahkampfspange bronze real or fake in Nahkampfspange forum

Hi Frank, You are most welcome. If you are not planning on specializing in Nahkampfspange, and don't want to spend $300. there is a lot of...

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05-19-2013, 09:24 PM

rbminis replied to a thread AGMuk Nahkampfspange bronze real or fake in Nahkampfspange forum

Hello Frank, It appears to be an original Nahkampfspange made by A.G.MuK. At the of the page there is a thread dedicated to identifying the makers...

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05-19-2013, 09:05 PM

rbminis replied to a thread wwii #1 patern john ek knife in Edged weapons

As I said in my earlier post, this indicates a second pattern style of blade. Also, I don't believe they are making copies of the second pattern...

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05-19-2013, 08:05 PM

rbminis replied to a thread wwii #1 patern john ek knife in Edged weapons

Actually, it was the triangle pattern at the base of the blade that gave it away even before I saw the stamps. :) Ralph.

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05-19-2013, 07:59 PM

rbminis replied to a thread wwii #1 patern john ek knife in Edged weapons

I would say these are issue knives manufactured in 1942. Ralph.

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05-19-2013, 07:58 PM

rbminis replied to a thread wwii #1 patern john ek knife in Edged weapons

Hello Annie and welcome to the forum! cool militaria I agree that this appears to be an original EK knife. It is difficult to determine if it was...

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05-19-2013, 12:30 PM

daniel1234 replied to a thread Are they worth $200 in Orders & Decorations of the Third Reich

Is the gold would badge a re spray that was originally black? Or is it the fade of colour due to age ?

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05-19-2013, 10:14 AM

Danmark replied to a thread DAK items (Allied with Afrika cammo too...) in Collections display

Here is some of my tan stuff past and present - not all DAK however - and the items in the last photo are long gone :( Dan

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05-19-2013, 09:33 AM

Danmark replied to a thread Tellermine good deal? in Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich

The pressure cap is missing so not actually a complete tellermine - I would offer him 100E

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05-19-2013, 07:22 AM

Danmark replied to a thread Ss m42 in SS Helmet forum

Hi Phill! Long time for sure, good to hear from you again. I like the lid - decal looks like its always been there, not applied later on. I know...

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05-19-2013, 04:18 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread Aussie WW2 Metal Dog Tags in Insignia, Flags and regalia

Nice one Rene cool militaria

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05-19-2013, 03:50 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread ANZAC Day Biscuit Tins 2013 Series in Discussions

Woolies sure are holding back down here. I didn't see that one last year. notcool

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05-19-2013, 03:35 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread Post your WW2 Australian Insignia. in Insignia, Flags and regalia

That's right I forgot Dave. sorry mate. I've got a new saying, Nic Nat from five rows back. I was a good strong mark I must say. Bugger. Go...

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05-19-2013, 03:26 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread Australian 39th Militia AIF recruiting poster and booklet in Doc's, paper items, photos, propaganda

Well done Luke they are rippers mate and as you say they would be as rare as rocking horse poo. Very very nice cobber and cheers for posting them...

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05-19-2013, 02:38 AM

rbminis replied to a thread Zeltbahn acessories- ok? in Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich

I agree! cool militaria Also, there is nothing here for digging. Those are tent pegs for fastening down the zeltbahn with rope. Ralph.

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05-19-2013, 02:22 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread Post your WW2 Australian Insignia. in Insignia, Flags and regalia

G'day Dave, Certainly was humbling mate. I will be catching up with Athol again on Friday night and can't wait. I do feel very very blessed...

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05-19-2013, 01:42 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread Post your WW2 Australian Insignia. in Insignia, Flags and regalia

Some more Militia Regimental insignia items, 24th "Kooyong" Regiment collar, I love their "Hold Fast" motto. And a 33rd "New England"...

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05-19-2013, 01:41 AM

rbminis replied to a thread Ehrenkreuz der Deutsche Mutter Zweite Stufe, Miniatue Pin Back in Orders & Decorations of the Third Reich

Thank you! cool militaria Ralph.

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05-19-2013, 01:33 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread Post your WW2 Australian Insignia. in Insignia, Flags and regalia

G'day fella's Had a flat out week at work but I'm now out the other side of it all. :) Here's my Australian Signals Corps set, One of the...

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05-19-2013, 01:26 AM

rbminis replied to a thread Felt Bayonet Rifle Slot Buffers in K98 Bayonet

Hello Larry, Ade has posted quite an good list on this subject on this thread....

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05-19-2013, 01:21 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread WW2 British Plastic Cap badges in Insignia, Flags and regalia

G'day fellas A Stanley and Son's made "General Service Corps" hat badge. Mould 1A. This is the only "economy" British insignia piece I have...

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05-19-2013, 12:34 AM

Danmark replied to a thread M40 Double Decal Beaded Luftschutz Combat Police Helmet - Medium Grey Paint - EF62 Lot # 31366 in Steel Helmets

Poor old Luftschutz police got the dud beaded helmets and the field police the good bullet proof ones ....... doesn't seem fair? There was often as...

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