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Just picked this up at a local shop today .I tried to wood glue the crack in the handle but it just wont stay shut. I guess it will stay the way it is. Gary
hi guys pics wont load at the moment i need some sort of security pass and have asked the site admin guys what is needed.
in the mean time does any one know what an 8x18 wheel with a central hole and four locking nut holes may fit onto also says something like kompanie on the inner rim thought it may be some sort of light anti tank gun . found it on a roof in a deserted barracks of sorts in crete last year left it there as well thank will post these pics and a few others as soon as dave.
A number of years ago a few fellow collectors and I spent a long weekend walking through the Verdun battlefield - heres a few of the items I discovered.
The pictures reflects a metal boot heel,couple rifle rounds,empty clip,button,potato masher end,buckle,piece of bobwire and a most interesting object a small metal spear. The metal spears were thrown out of WWI airplanes by the handfull as they flew over enemy trenches, hoping to strike an enemy.
Can someone please tell me if this looks to be authentic. The others I have seen on the net seem to compare fairly favourably. An estimation of value would also be greatly appreciated. The seller has no idea of value, but I don't want to do him in either. The fact that the lid has come apart will detract from value?? Thank you very much.
Tom
My mate whose uncle was killed in the Great War, has shown me the certificate below, and he would like to know, would this have been issued to every service man, or to families of soldiers killed in action?
direct veteran purchase nearly 20 years ago,,,some staining,missing shoulder straps/buttons,,,some field repairs but an honest combat veteran piece from the elite unit of the Luftwaffe Field Units,,,******ALL OVERSEAS BUYERS MUST PURCHASE REGISTERED MAIL SERVICE AT $11.80 FEE,PLUS SIGNED RETURN RECEIPT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $2.80 SENT QUICKEST AIR MAIL SERVICE BY US POST OFFICE ******This Is Non-Negotiable******,,PAY PAL,MONERY ORDERS ACCEPTED,PERSONAL CHECKS MUST CLEAR MY BANK BEFORE ITEM IS SENT AND US POSTAL MONEY ORDERS ACCEPTED,,,ITEMS RETURNED IN SAME CONDITION AS SENT WILL BE REFUNDED OR PURCHASER MAY USE AS CREDIT TOWARD OTHER ITEMS IF DESIRED,, POSTAGE COSTS /CUSTOMS TAXES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE,,,ITEMS RETURNED IN ALTERED OR DAMAGED CONDITION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR REFUND OR CREDIT,,,BUYER HAS 3 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD STARTING WITH RECEIPT OF ITEM,,,ITEMS RETURNED MUST BE WITHIN 5 DAYS AFTER EXPIRATION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED,AND BY SAME METHOD OF INITIAL MAILING,,,FAILURE TO DO SO WILL NEGATE RETURN PRIVILEGES AND SALE WILL BE FINAL,,,THANK YOU FOR LOOKING
I purchased this SS-Sturmmann M42 Field Blouse "Reichsfuhrer"roughly 8 years ago from an Antique Arms dealer. Nothing glows under a blacklight. All the SS insignia appears to be authentic. The "Reichsfuhrer-SS" cuff title has the correct "salt and pepper" weave with an even row of small circular dots along the edge.
Please take a look at the photos, let me know what you think!
Just picked this up at a local shop today .I tried to wood glue the crack in the handle but it just wont stay shut. I guess it will stay the way it is. Gary
A number of years ago a few fellow collectors and I spent a long weekend walking through the Verdun battlefield - heres a few of the items I discovered.
Can someone please tell me if this looks to be authentic. The others I have seen on the net seem to compare fairly favourably. An estimation of value would also be greatly appreciated. The seller has no idea of value, but I don't want to do him in either. The fact that the lid has come apart will detract from value?? Thank you very much.
direct veteran purchase nearly 20 years ago,,,some staining,missing shoulder straps/buttons,,,some field repairs but an honest combat veteran piece from the elite unit of the Luftwaffe Field Units,,,******ALL OVERSEAS BUYERS MUST PURCHASE REGISTERED MAIL SERVICE AT $11.80 FEE,PLUS SIGNED RETURN RECEIPT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $2.80 SENT QUICKEST AIR MAIL SERVICE BY US POST OFFICE ******This Is Non-Negotiable******,,PAY PAL,MONERY ORDERS ACCEPTED,PERSONAL CHECKS MUST CLEAR MY BANK BEFORE ITEM IS SENT AND US POSTAL MONEY ORDERS ACCEPTED,,,ITEMS RETURNED IN SAME CONDITION AS SENT WILL BE REFUNDED OR PURCHASER MAY USE AS CREDIT TOWARD OTHER ITEMS IF DESIRED,, POSTAGE COSTS /CUSTOMS TAXES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE,,,ITEMS RETURNED IN ALTERED OR DAMAGED CONDITION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR REFUND OR CREDIT,,,BUYER HAS 3 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD STARTING WITH RECEIPT OF ITEM,,,ITEMS RETURNED MUST BE WITHIN 5 DAYS AFTER EXPIRATION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED,AND BY SAME METHOD OF INITIAL MAILING,,,FAILURE TO DO SO WILL NEGATE RETURN PRIVILEGES AND SALE WILL BE FINAL,,,THANK YOU FOR LOOKING
Would this Soviet Navy buckle have been a World War II issue or post-war? 
I purchased this SS-Sturmmann M42 Field Blouse "Reichsfuhrer"roughly 8 years ago from an Antique Arms dealer. Nothing glows under a blacklight. All the SS insignia appears to be authentic. The "Reichsfuhrer-SS" cuff title has the correct "salt and pepper" weave with an even row of small circular dots along the edge. 
