Just curious what everyone's thoughts on the 2021 SOS show was with regard to soft headear at the show (or lack thereof).
2021 SOS Show & Soft Headgear
Just curious what everyone's thoughts on the 2021 SOS show was with regard to soft headear at the show (or lack thereof).
“Show me the regulation, and I’ll show you the exception.”
I am also curious about this; I would love to go one of these times coming up. I heard on a US Militaria forum I also subscribe to that there was a multitude of US militaria this time around; also heard that the lack of European dealers due to Covid travel restrictions decreased the overall amount of good TR items by a significant amount. Regarding cloth TR headgear though, still love to hear some reports of available!
I examined a Luftwaffe officer M43. I wanted to like it... but I was on the fence. Texted some photos to a friend who is a specialist and he wasn't super hot on it either.
There was a lot of U.S. militaria indeed. I did my part to take some of it home with me.
2021 SOS Haul
Todd
Former U.S. Army Tanker.
"Best job I ever had."
My post-mortem is that it was a great show, and my only complaint was that I did not have enough time to see everything & everyone that I wanted to.
Some collectors were disappointed in the quality & quantity of TR visors & kepis at the show.
I saw some decent hats, but nothing spectacular (one dealer had a nice private forestry visor, but it was overpriced, IMO).
I came home with 2 mint USAAF visors, a minty KM Admin officer visor; and my fave, a TR Chaplain's overseas cap.
In any event, I am going to schedule an extra day next year so I can make sure I make it through all the aisles this time.
“Show me the regulation, and I’ll show you the exception.”
Hmmm... yes, allocate more time. You've managed to dodge me for two years in a row sir.by stonemint
Joking aside, the show is so large and there is so much to see that every year for me is a race against time to see everything and everyone - and I am usually there for 2.5 days! This time for my final two hours before I had to head to the airport I ran around the hall with the map of table holders to ensure I at least said hello to everyone I hadn't seen and spoken with yet.
Sounds like you had a great haul Chris. Glad to hear it.
Todd
Former U.S. Army Tanker.
"Best job I ever had."
Todd, you are right, I missed probably half the people I intended to see, but kept getting called to authenticate hats!Hmmm... yes, allocate more time. You've managed to dodge me for two years in a row sir.
Joking aside, the show is so large and there is so much to see that every year for me is a race against time to see everything and everyone - and I am usually there for 2.5 days! This time for my final two hours before I had to head to the airport I ran around the hall with the map of table holders to ensure I at least said hello to everyone I hadn't seen and spoken with yet.
Sounds like you had a great haul Chris. Glad to hear it.
You had a nice haul as well, my friend....
“Show me the regulation, and I’ll show you the exception.”
Are you going to the Max Chris?Todd, you are right, I missed probably half the people I intended to see, but kept getting called to authenticate hats!
You had a nice haul as well, my friend....
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
My friend Vic P scored these unissued beauties at the SOS--he has an eye for quality (and beat me to the punch on 2 of them!)
“Show me the regulation, and I’ll show you the exception.”
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