Archive for February, 2009
Heer buckle
Howdy guys,
"Found in my grandparents' old house", that what the seller says...
This would be my first buckle, if I win the auction. What do you think, should I go for it?
Thank you all
"Found in my grandparents' old house", that what the seller says...
This would be my first buckle, if I win the auction. What do you think, should I go for it?
Thank you all
Fake buckles (see this site)
Hi guys, just have a look at this site, one of many used by re-enactors, look at the quality of some of these fake buckles, they are moulded repros of the original, very hard to tell apart, if you are serious about collecting buckles personally I would buy one of whatever you collect Heer, SS, Luftewaffe or whatever and have it on hand for comparison when looking at buckles on sites before you buy. having knowledge of the real deal whether genuine or fake is invaluable, you cannot beat the item in hand :)
See this site BELTS
See this site BELTS
Is this GPB real, or a repro?
I initially thought this was a repro, but after looking at it carefully, I am not so sure, anymore. On the back it says "GES. GESCH" Then at the bottom it says " A. H. 30.1.39" The end of the pin looks like it was cut with a pair of side cutters! But that could have happened AFTER it was made. What do you think? Thanks for any help.
my 2 bluecloths up for sale soon
Hi all!
i'm new to this forum and a couple of others and was hopeing for some advice before i sell a few bluecloths and pickelhaubes, long story short i was left a military collection a few years back when my father passed away but was left no details regarding values etc and the only knowledge i have got is what my father told me which isn't much. unfortunatley now i have to sell some items to raise cash very soon so i'm hopeing i can get the right info or even find some buyers. so here's my 2 blue cloths which are both in lovely condition and have nice looking liners, hope you like!
Nicholas Bahlert (UK)
i'm new to this forum and a couple of others and was hopeing for some advice before i sell a few bluecloths and pickelhaubes, long story short i was left a military collection a few years back when my father passed away but was left no details regarding values etc and the only knowledge i have got is what my father told me which isn't much. unfortunatley now i have to sell some items to raise cash very soon so i'm hopeing i can get the right info or even find some buyers. so here's my 2 blue cloths which are both in lovely condition and have nice looking liners, hope you like!
Nicholas Bahlert (UK)
Cleaning a sword blade
I normally leave my sword blades as found, I wipe them down and apply a light coating of wax to them to keep them from rusting any more. Now I have picked up a blade which have some light rust and what I call age spots. Is there any way to clean the blade, with out damaging it?
Unusual Trapdoor trainer
Hi Guys
I found this in a local shop. I usually don't buy toys but this was neat. It is a bit more than a toy but not a real gun. It is made to shoot percussion caps and has a steel sleeve around the barrel that appears to be the diameter to hold a M1816/1822 US spike bayonet. The trapdoor bayonet and M1858 Springfield are too small. I don't have an 1816 bayonet and had to borrow a musket to compare. It has casting numbers on the lock and hammer but I do not see any other marks.
Has anyone seen one?
I found this in a local shop. I usually don't buy toys but this was neat. It is a bit more than a toy but not a real gun. It is made to shoot percussion caps and has a steel sleeve around the barrel that appears to be the diameter to hold a M1816/1822 US spike bayonet. The trapdoor bayonet and M1858 Springfield are too small. I don't have an 1816 bayonet and had to borrow a musket to compare. It has casting numbers on the lock and hammer but I do not see any other marks.
Has anyone seen one?
wanted Red Stars for caps and WWII issued Guard’s Badges wanted!
Looking to purchase Red Stars for caps, i.e. M22, etc., as well as World War II issued Guard's Badges. Please send me a private message if you have any to offer.
Guard’s Badge
I am finally able to add a Second World War period issued Guard's Badge to my collection! I really like these badges. . . Please feel free to post your examples for comparison, as well as any comments or observations you may have. . .
NKVD star
What is the approximate date of this NKVD star? I presume it is a cap star, but on what sort of cap would it be used? Thank you for any information you can provide. . .
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