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  1. Steel Helmets

    The German Stahlhelm: Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen SS and all others who wore the steel helmet

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    Ss helmet? Go to last post

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    MAP

    12-04-2023, 10:52 PM

    1. SS Helmet forum

      SS Steel Helmets

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      2. MAP

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      Ss helmet? Go to last post

      by
      MAP

      12-04-2023, 10:52 PM

    2. Relic German helmet forum

      Relic condition steel helmets only

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      2. MAP

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    3. Fallschirmjäger helmet forum

      German FJ steel helmets

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      Fallschirmjager Helmet Go to last post

      by
      Danmark

      10-23-2023, 11:21 AM

    4. Helmet Decal Gallery

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      Luftschutz Go to last post

      by
      MAP

      08-26-2022, 08:51 PM

  2. Cloth Headgear

    Schirmmütze, Feldmütze and all other forms of 3rd Reich cloth headgear.

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    Visor sewing tutorials. Go to last post

    by
    Adrian

    12-05-2023, 10:34 PM

    1. Cap Authentication forum

      German WW2 headgear authentication

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      Need Help! SS Artillery Visor Cap Go to last post

      by
      HARRY THE MOLE

      12-05-2023, 09:52 PM

    2. Weimar Soft Headgear

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      Stahlhelmbund Headgear Go to last post

      by
      stonemint

      12-01-2023, 10:39 PM

    3. A Guide to Authentic Third Reich Visor Hats

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      Private

    4. Questionable Visor Hats Reference Thread

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    5. Maker/Distributor Reference Guide

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  3. Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

    Uniforms and insignia of the three branches of the Armed Forces: Heer, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine.

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    1. JPhilip

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    1. Bundeswehr forum

      FRG postwar militaria

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      Exclamation Need Help! Differences between the Knight's... Go to last post

      by
      Kphwar

      12-04-2023, 08:22 PM

    2. Nationale Volksarmee

      DDR militaria

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      1. JPhilip

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  4. SS Uniforms and insignia

    Allgemeine SS, SS-VT, SS-TV and Waffen SS.

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    1. SS metal cap insignia forum

      Totenkopf und Adler for visor hats

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      1. Adrian Stevenson

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      Question Which manufacturer did cap insignia for... Go to last post

      by
      CBH

      12-04-2023, 10:23 PM

    2. Deutsche Polizei forum

      Please post your items and questions about the German Police here.

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      1. Adrian Stevenson

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      Need Help! Original Polizei Dienstmarke? Go to last post

      by
      emo155

      11-18-2023, 06:47 PM

    3. SS Belt buckles

      SS-VT, SS-TV, Waffen-SS belt buckles

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      1. Adrian Stevenson

    4. SS Helmets

      SS VT, SS TV, Allgemeine -SS and Waffen -SS steel helmets

      Moderators:

      1. Adrian Stevenson

  5. Non-Combat Uniforms and related insignia of the Third Reich

    NSDAP & all Non-Combat uniforms. SA, RAD, DAF, NSKK, NSFK, RLB, etc.

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    1. Hitler Jugend forum

      Post you HJ related items and questions here.

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      Arrow HJ/BDM/DJ Collections Go to last post

      by
      Carfin LEWYS

      11-20-2023, 10:47 AM

    2. Flags, Banners & Pennants

      3rd Reich Flags, Banners, Pennants

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      Podium banner legit ? Go to last post

      by
      simpdfd

      12-02-2023, 04:49 PM

    3. NSDAP Parteiabzeichen forum

      For the NSDAP Party membership badge and the Goldenes Ehrenzeichen der NSDAP

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      1. Greenhorn

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      NSDAP Parteiabzeichen Go to last post

      by
      paulscoot

      12-05-2023, 04:55 PM

    4. NSDAP Kampfbinde forum

      The armband of the Nazi Party in all it's forms.

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  6. Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich

    Y-straps, ammo boxes, and other assorted kit, etc.

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    2. MP44tom

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  7. German Belt Buckles, Brocades and Straps from 1900 to 1945

    This forum is for the Koppelschloss worn 1900 to 1945.

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    1. Ben Evans

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    Luftwaffe buckle-real orfake? Go to last post

    by
    kirby

    12-05-2023, 05:16 PM

    1. SA buckles NSKK and NSFK

      3rd Reich Sturmabteilungen belt buckles

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      1. Ben Evans

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      Nskk m4/46 Go to last post

      by
      Ben Evans

      11-27-2023, 02:44 PM

    2. Imperial German Buckles

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      1. Ben Evans

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      Saxiona Buckle Go to last post

      by
      Ben Evans

      11-27-2023, 02:44 PM

    3. SS Buckles

      SS Verfügungstruppe, Allgemeine SS, SS Totenkopfverbände and Waffen SS belt buckles

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      1. Ben Evans

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      Question SS buckle Go to last post

      by
      Ben Evans

      11-21-2023, 03:42 PM

    4. Heer buckles

      3rd Reich Wehrmacht Heer belt buckles

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      1. Ben Evans

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    5. Luftwaffe buckles

      3rd Reich Luftwaffe buckles

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      Luftwaffe buckle-real orfake? Go to last post

      by
      kirby

      12-05-2023, 05:16 PM

    6. Hitler Jugend / Deutsche Jungvolk buckles

      German HJ and DJ buckles

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      1. Ben Evans

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      HJ Buckle M 4/59 Go to last post

      by
      weller

      12-04-2023, 09:24 PM

    7. Polizei buckles

      3rd Reich - WW2 German Police

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      1. Ben Evans

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      private purchase police buckle Go to last post

      by
      weller

      08-16-2023, 05:45 AM

    8. DAF Werkschar/NSBO

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      1. Ben Evans

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      DAF buckle with a belt Go to last post

      by
      Steiner77

      10-15-2023, 07:11 AM

    9. RAD/FAD

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      1. Ben Evans

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    10. Officer Buckles and Brocades

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      1. Ben Evans

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      Imperial brocade Go to last post

      by
      Ben Evans

      09-25-2023, 08:25 AM

    11. Deutsche Rote Kreuz

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      1. Ben Evans

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    12. Postschutz/Bahnschutz

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      1. Ben Evans

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    13. RLB/DLV/SHD

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      1. Ben Evans

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      RLB buckle need opinions please Go to last post

      by
      Ben Evans

      11-27-2023, 02:53 PM

    14. Weimar & Kriegervereine

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      1. Ben Evans

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      Reichwehr buckles Go to last post

      by
      Ben Evans

      11-27-2023, 02:54 PM

    15. Kriegsmarine

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      1. Ben Evans

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      Kriegsmarine Buckle By R.S. & S. Go to last post

      by
      kabl

      11-19-2023, 10:50 AM

    16. Feuerwehr & Other Civil Buckles

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      1. Ben Evans

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  8. Orders & Decorations of the Third Reich

    German awards 1933-1945

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    1. rbminis

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    1. 1939 Eisernes Kreuz forum

      Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, EKI, EKII and the 1939 Spange.

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      1. rbminis

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    2. Kriegsverdienstkreuz forum

      Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes: KvK 1st Klasse and 2nd Klasse mit/ohne Schwertern

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      1. rbminis

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    3. Panzerkampfabzeichen forum

      Panzerkampfabzeichen in silber and bronze: 25, 50, 75 and 100 grade awards

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      1. rbminis

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      Need Help! Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber "Daisy"... Go to last post

      by
      Panzer1945

      12-02-2023, 08:08 AM

    4. Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen forum

      For the Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen and the 25, 50, 75 and 100 grade awards

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      1. rbminis

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    5. Infanterie Sturmabzeichen forum

      Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in silver and bronze

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      1. rbminis

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    6. Nahkampfspange forum

      Nahkampfspange in Bronze, Silver and Gold.

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      1. rbminis

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      Nahkampfspange good or bad? Go to last post

      by
      TWS

      10-02-2023, 02:02 AM

    7. Verwundetenabzeichen forum

      Wound badge, Verwundetenabzeichen 1918, 1936, 1939 and 20th July 1944 and the 1957 pattern awards.

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      1. rbminis

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      Need Help! Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber... Go to last post

      by
      Tony Marshall

      11-29-2023, 11:22 AM

    8. Fallschirmschützenabzeichen

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      1. rbminis

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      Fallschirmschutzenabzeichen der... Go to last post

      by
      Adrian

      11-20-2023, 10:28 PM

  9. Erkennungsmarken- ID discs

    German Third Reich and other Axis ID discs and dedicated items

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    1. JPhilip

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    EKM bakelite Go to last post

    by
    WARNACH

    12-05-2023, 04:02 PM

  10. Daggers and Swords of the Third Reich

    Dedicated to German Daggers, Swords, bayonets and fighting knives.

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    1. Adrian Stevenson,
    2. Larry C

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    Display K98 bayonets Go to last post

    by
    Nmilitaria

    12-05-2023, 11:08 PM

    1. SA Dienstdolch

      SA Daggers , Chained High Leader Daggers, Feldherrnhalle & SA RZM Daggers

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      1. Adrian Stevenson,
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      Need Help! Rohm SA dagger - Ernst Pack Go to last post

      by
      RH1941

      12-05-2023, 07:19 PM

    2. SS Dienstdolch, 1933 & 1936

      SS Daggers , Chained SS Daggers & SS RZM Daggers

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      1. Adrian Stevenson,
      2. Larry C

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    3. Hitler Jugend

      HJ-Fahrtenmesser and the HJ Führer Dolch.

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      1. Anderson,
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      Hj knife Justinus.. Go to last post

      by
      gerrit

      12-04-2023, 08:39 AM

    4. Seitengewehr 84/98./K98 bayonets

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      Display K98 bayonets Go to last post

      by
      Nmilitaria

      12-05-2023, 11:08 PM

    5. Luftwaffe

      Incorporating NSFK & Gravity Knives

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      gravity knife opinion! Go to last post

      by
      Gwar

      12-04-2023, 10:55 AM

    6. Heer

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      1. Adrian Stevenson,
      2. Larry C

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      Question Heer dagger Go to last post

      by
      Mooseman

      12-03-2023, 04:14 PM

    7. Kriegsmarine daggers

      Incorporating the Reichsmarine dagger

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      1. Adrian Stevenson,
      2. Larry C

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    8. Period Edged Weapon Photos

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      Imperial and Kriegsmarine Go to last post

      by
      Rakkasan187

      11-30-2023, 05:51 PM

    9. Swords of The German Reich & Austria

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      SS Degen questions Go to last post

      by
      Larry C

      12-05-2023, 05:43 AM

    10. Forestry

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      1. Adrian Stevenson,
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      Post Forestly dagger Go to last post

      by
      Larry C

      11-28-2023, 05:36 AM

  11. Photos - Papers - Propaganda of the Third Reich

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    1. Paul D,
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    Pre-War German Postcards Go to last post

    by
    Willmore

    12-05-2023, 04:27 PM

    1. Soldbuch, Wehrpaß, Ausweis, etc

      German paper ID forum

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      1. Paul D,
      2. Willmore

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      Luftwaffe Wehrpass Go to last post

      by
      BlackCat1982

      11-15-2023, 11:46 AM

    2. German photographs & Postcards

      3rd Reich postcards and photos

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      Pre-War German Postcards Go to last post

      by
      Willmore

      12-05-2023, 04:27 PM

  12. German Soldier's Trench Art

    Field made items made by the German soldier

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    Cigarette case Go to last post

    by
    Kilian

    11-26-2023, 02:42 PM

  13. Art - Decor - Exotica of the Third Reich

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    1. Third Reich rings

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      1. Horst

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    2. Deutsche Reichsbahn Eagles

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      1. Horst

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  14. Axis Militaria

    Japan, Italy, Finland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Vichy France, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, etc.

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    1. Alan M

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    Need Help! Japanese Good Luck Flag Go to last post

    by
    ghp95134

    12-05-2023, 08:43 PM

    1. Japanese Militaria

      WW2 Japanese Militaria

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      1. Bruce Pennington,
      2. Alan M

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      Need Help! Japanese Good Luck Flag Go to last post

      by
      ghp95134

      12-05-2023, 08:43 PM

    2. Finnish militaria

      WW2 Finnish militaria

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      1. Alan M

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      Need Help! Finnish Radio Operator/Air Gunner Badge Go to last post

      by
      Sensei

      10-22-2023, 07:44 PM

    3. Italian militaria

      WW2 Italian militaria

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      1. Alan M

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      Need Help! Italian Medal Go to last post

      by
      GlennAgain

      12-03-2023, 08:43 PM

  15. History and Research Third Reich and WW2

    All about the Third Reich 1933 - 1945

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    1. Adrian Stevenson,
    2. Paul D

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