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05-18-2013, 04:28 AM

octavian replied to a thread What is wrong with this Eisernes Kreuz? in 1939 Eisernes Kreuz forum

Yeah perhaps 10 bucks tops. Ruined an EK.

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05-17-2013, 08:02 PM

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

Well played

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05-17-2013, 08:00 PM

octavian replied to a thread 'A close shave' ! in Discussions

I have often wondered just how many heavy bombers were hit by friendly bombs. Thx for the pic Wool.

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05-17-2013, 06:06 PM

Glennyboy619 replied to a thread Can anybody help me find an SA brown shirt for sale - at the right price please! in Non-Combat Uniforms and related insignia of the Third Reich

Now that I have been thinking about I have been saving for a while and looking to purchase a nice piece for my collection. I would like to...

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05-16-2013, 03:00 PM

Glennyboy619 replied to a thread Can anybody help me find an SA brown shirt for sale - at the right price please! in Non-Combat Uniforms and related insignia of the Third Reich

Thank you for the link you PM me. The item is a little bit more than I am prepared to pay but thank you anyway. Thank you, Glen.

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05-16-2013, 05:45 AM

octavian replied to a thread original take down lever on P38? in World Firearms

import marks were normally behind the hammer. The take down lever is normal. import mark is normally below the hammer on the grip

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05-16-2013, 03:05 AM

drmessimer replied to a thread The Last Battle. Has Anyone Heard Of This Before? in Discussions

I haven't read the book, but I probably will because the author, Stephen Harding, is senior editor of Military History and a trained historian who...

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05-15-2013, 10:52 PM

Glennyboy619 started a thread Can anybody help me find an SA brown shirt for sale - at the right price please! in Non-Combat Uniforms and related insignia of the Third Reich

Good evening, Early I was browsing some militaria sites that I had bookmarked and I came across this SA brown shirt for sale with insignia and tie...

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05-15-2013, 05:09 AM

octavian replied to a thread Any well known militaria dealers in these locations? in Discussions

It all depends if you are looking for high end pieces or other various pieces. First that comes to mind is Ulrich's the Regimentals. British...

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05-15-2013, 04:59 AM

octavian replied to a thread Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe value? in Orders & Decorations of the Third Reich

True Ned. Adrian and Joe know their Fallschirmjager and other various TR items hands down. But you too i have respected your analysis' on various pieces.

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05-15-2013, 04:55 AM

octavian replied to a thread SS NCO Sword in SS Dienstdolch, 1933 & 1936

Yes, I was looking at the striking of the name and font. looks spot on too me.

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05-15-2013, 01:09 AM

octavian replied to a thread Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe value? in Orders & Decorations of the Third Reich

I am with Adrian on this one also. But Ned would for sure know.

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05-15-2013, 12:58 AM

octavian replied to a thread SS cadet degen in SS Dienstdolch, 1933 & 1936

Here is a great link on Herm Rath swords and markings. In our library. An excellent source for further investigation. ...

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05-15-2013, 12:52 AM

octavian replied to a thread SS cadet degen in SS Dienstdolch, 1933 & 1936

SS Degans are considered an investment grade piece.

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05-15-2013, 12:31 AM

octavian replied to a thread SS NCO Sword in SS Dienstdolch, 1933 & 1936

Looks correct to me. Marking on the scabbard looks well defined. The leather on the base appears to be a new addition, or it is really dry. The...

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05-13-2013, 04:45 PM

octavian replied to a thread "I Hate When That Happens" in Discussions

OH MAN! I just woke up and the first picture i saw were the two urinals! ROFL. my gosh, brought tears to my eyes. Thx. Its gonna be a good day

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05-13-2013, 05:18 AM

octavian replied to a thread "I Hate When That Happens" in Discussions

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05-13-2013, 05:10 AM

octavian replied to a thread 4md collection in Collections display

I like how you put your displays in a Foot Locker. That is a neat idea! I like them knives. Not much of a knife man, myself, but the way you...

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05-13-2013, 02:14 AM

STBaltimore replied to a thread Cargo Submarine U-Deutschland Artifacts and Model in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

Dwight, What an honor to be a cyber associate of yours. It goes without saying (though I just will anyway) that the rest of us feel quite...

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05-13-2013, 01:06 AM

drmessimer replied to a thread Cargo Submarine U-Deutschland Artifacts and Model in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

STBaltimore: I could not agree with you more that we "really have to be careful how we state our facts." The fact remains that there was no one in...

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05-12-2013, 10:27 PM

STBaltimore replied to a thread Cargo Submarine U-Deutschland Artifacts and Model in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

Dwight, We really have to be careful how we state our facts. In my post number Post No. 720 I never said that Lieut. Karl Fruechte was the...

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05-12-2013, 09:49 PM

Glennyboy619 replied to a thread My Growing Collection in Collections display

Hey guys, I haven't posted much recently as I have been hard at work revising. Here are some of my recent purchases: - RZM marked bread bag...

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05-12-2013, 05:52 PM

drmessimer replied to a thread Cargo Submarine U-Deutschland Artifacts and Model in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

STBaltimore: Well, you proved my point about the unreliability of the Press with regard to accuracy with regard to, "Lieut. Karl W.A. Fruechte,...

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05-12-2013, 05:26 PM

drmessimer replied to a thread Cargo Submarine U-Deutschland Artifacts and Model in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

STBaltimore: You're right The correct date was 24 August. I had better check the manuscript too. I have been working in July for so long that it...

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05-12-2013, 04:07 AM

STBaltimore replied to a thread Cargo Submarine U-Deutschland Artifacts and Model in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

July 24th in Bremen? Must have been one of the longest receptions on record as the U-DEUTSCHLAND was 'as all the newspapers were reporting' still in...

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05-12-2013, 03:46 AM

STBaltimore replied to a thread Cargo Submarine U-Deutschland Artifacts and Model in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

If I may possibly change your conviction, viz: To: “The German submarines carried plenty of paint, for they stopped and repainted to match...

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05-10-2013, 11:18 PM

octavian replied to a thread The Rape of Nanking Book in Discussions

In short, i found the book quite readable and well composed. We have a thread for book reviews: Perhaps you may like it? ...

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05-10-2013, 11:15 PM

octavian replied to a thread What exactly do I have here? Real/fake? (Prayer flag/ID's) in Japanese Militaria

Original do doubts.

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05-10-2013, 05:25 PM

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

Ouch. Not even close

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05-10-2013, 04:17 PM

drmessimer replied to a thread Cargo Submarine U-Deutschland Artifacts and Model in Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary

Here's another interesting item that turned up among the documents I going through. In November 1922, Horatio Bottomley was going through bankruptcy...

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