Archive for November, 2008

My samall WWI collection

Well I have a very limited WWi collectiom, but intend to increase it this year:)



It is interesting that some pickelhaube helmets in the field didnt have the spike and there were actualy covers made for them. I have stumblel upon sveral pictures that confirm this.

this were my latest purchases:





I also just aquiered an M16 helmet shel with its original paint and a complete French adrian helmet.

My samall WWI collection

Well I have a very limited WWi collectiom, but intend to increase it this year:)



It is interesting that some pickelhaube helmets in the field didnt have the spike and there were actualy covers made for them. I have stumblel upon sveral pictures that confirm this.

this were my latest purchases:





I also just aquiered an M16 helmet shel with its original paint and a complete French adrian helmet.

My samall WWI collection

Well I have a very limited WWi collectiom, but intend to increase it this year:)



It is interesting that some pickelhaube helmets in the field didnt have the spike and there were actualy covers made for them. I have stumblel upon sveral pictures that confirm this.

this were my latest purchases:





I also just aquiered an M16 helmet shel with its original paint and a complete French adrian helmet.

Introduction and Helmet help

Hi guys,

This is my first posting on this forum and i can tell it wont be my last :D......i am ex British Army and have collected First and Second World War militaria for a few years now and really wanted to (and now have) found a forum where i can have a good chat about it all. I am a regular poster on the WW2talk forum and the Great War Forum. I am really expecting this first post not to go too well because i am no expert in this field. It is a great helmet....original liner no rust or pitting......perfect except for the SS runes......i cannot tell if they are original?

I need some help guys.....



Cheers, Donnie

Orbec Normandy 1944 & 2008

Here are a few of my Then and Now photo's taken this Summer at Orbec Normandy. The mixed German forces pictured are the lucky ones who escaped the closing of the Falaise pocket and are in head long retreat toward the river Seine.
You'll probably notice how little the place has changed over the years. Also notice even the mesh fence and gate in one of the pictures it is still the same after 63 years, also notice the rare Brumbarr, believed only 12 served in Normandy and obviously at least one escaped although it probably was abandoned on the banks of the Seine (no bridges and few ferries were available to transport the armour across).
LUCKYSTRIKE

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German ‘Potato Masher’ from US Vet.

Enjoy this M-24 German Stick Grenade 'Potato Masher'.. Direct from the US Vet. and personalized.. I love this type of stuff..It really adds history to a War Relic... I'll do a story on him after the hollidays..BILL

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British helmet markings

Hi guys been lurking for quite a while now and have used the forum as a refernce point quite a few times. Now I have a helmet with a white R on the front and rear. the helmet is painted black. what does the R stand for have looked in quite a few places but cant find anything. I know its going to be something obvious but I cant figure it. No markings on the helmet that i can see but the liner arm is marked 7 1/4 m&c 39. can post some photos later when i get home if it will help.
cheers
stu

MG42 Lafette

Hi all, I would like your thoughts on this 1940 Lafette for MG42, so probably a reworked 34 Lafette, has correct data plate and mounting for opitcal sight, colour not Yugo but a darker green more than likley used by Norwegians, opinions please?

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Need help! Can anyone assist me in identifying this flag?

Hi All,
My name is Matt and I hail from Sydney, Australia.
I have been interested in military history fr some time and recently purchased a flag from auction. Now the Auctioneers claim it is a German unit flag captured by the Australians in WW1
I have done some reseach and am thinking it is from the Hanover region as I think the flag has the crest of the House of Welf (Hanover) Which is quite an impressive house. (their crest is the prancing horse on the red shield). Ernest Augusta (prince of Hanover) in 1914 is of the house and I am wondering if this flag has any significance re: him.
The back is black with a silver/grey/white Fleur De Lys.
Any help would be greatly appreciate
thanks a lot!
Matt

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SS unit marked banner

Hi
I was wondering if someone could give me their opinion on an SS unit banner currently for sale on Classic Firearms & Para Classics. .i.e. is it real or a copy?? It is listed under new additions.
thanks
nic

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