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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, 11:59 AM

Cameron Stockton replied to a thread Ek2 in 1939 Eisernes Kreuz forum

Hi An excellent example of a scarce EK2, this is the first mounted example I have seen.cool militaria Thanks Cameron

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05-18-2013, 11:55 AM

Cameron Stockton replied to a thread WW2 brit side hat in Equipment and Field gear

Hi With my limited knowledge of headgear in my opinion its a good one, I had seen this one of Ebay but I can comment on the price. Thanks ...

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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, 03:56 AM

davejb replied to a thread Normandy helmet legit? in Steel Helmets

(cont) the problem we have then is that to any third party its just a story , they have no way of knowing if its fact or not ,the same then applies...

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05-18-2013, 03:35 AM

davejb replied to a thread Normandy helmet legit? in Steel Helmets

I have again re-read all the comments and my opinion is still the same , a post war added wire to a semi relic shell that has been rerusted in part...

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05-18-2013, 02:36 AM

davejb replied to a thread Thank you everyone! in Discussions

Well done , heres to the next few thousand , but be aware every thousand means another year older, its the price we pay grasshopper MWAAAHHHHHHHHH

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05-18-2013, 02:07 AM

davejb replied to a thread Helmet foliage band info needed in US M1 steel helmet forum

If i remember correctly my visits were in the late 80s also remembered were the two blonde bombshells that were on gate duty wearing camo and blue...

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05-18-2013, 01:51 AM

davejb replied to a thread Anyone else watching 'Dambusters: The Experiment?' in Canada in Discussions

YES ,ive seen it before but still worth watching , they had the setting of the sun programme on the night before with two remaining members of the...

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05-18-2013, 01:38 AM

davejb replied to a thread Japanese WW2 army helmet with cover and net in World Steel Helmets

very nice find Frank ,these are becomig rarer to find in good condition , especially with cover and net and are very collectable , you dont see that...

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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, 10:49 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, 07:41 PM

Cameron Stockton replied to a thread Thank you everyone! in Discussions

Hi Congratulations on 1000 posts!cool militaria You are a great asset to the forum and your posts are always interesting to read.:) Thanks ...

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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, 07:48 AM

Cameron Stockton replied to a thread Happy 41st Birthday Adrian!! in Discussions

Hi Happy Birthday Adrian! Cameron

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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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05-16-2013, 01:13 PM

davejb replied to a thread Helmet foliage band info needed in US M1 steel helmet forum

Leon might have given us a clue , RAF LAKENHEATH and MILDENHALL are in Norfolk and i seem to remember that their personel used to wear this band when...

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05-16-2013, 12:52 PM

davejb replied to a thread Heer M42, ET62, #1525 in Steel Helmets

Its a shame the strap is so tight , its very strange having makers marks on the buckle strap , at first i thought it could be a LLG Schlesien but i...

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