Need help! Gravity Knife Real?
I am purchasing this gravity knife...can any one help me out on identifying? any idea of value?
Thanks
Ryan
Thanks
Ryan
Archive for April, 2009
My small vietnam collection
i know we dont really cover this area here but i thought i'll show these anyway as im thinking about selling the lot so it may be the last time they're all together anyway hope you guys like them :D
British BSA folding “Parabike”
Hi Guys, as I collect British Airborne items I thought I would show you one of my larger items, a Paratroopers folding bicycle. The were used by many Airborne units, both Parachute and Glider born plus they were also used by the Commandos.
These were made by the famous "BSA" (Birmingham Small Arms Company) from 1942 until 1945. My bike dates from 1943. They were either jumped with from the aircraft by the Paratrooper or landed by glider. In 1945 a drop crate was developed so four bikes could be dropped at once by parachute, but this drop crate did not see combat use to the best of my knowledge? I have done quite a lot of research about these bikes over the years.
My bike is a second patern version and differs from the first pattern in the design of the down tubes which support the seat. The first pattern had twin down tubes, where the 2nd pattern has a single tube which was stronger. Early bikes were painted "Service Brown" while later ones, like mine, were green.
As you can see, the bike folds in half via use of two large wing nuts located on the frame. The handle bars also fold sideways by use of a "Tommy Bar" fitment. The simple rod pedals also slide inwards. The are held in place by a spring load ball bearing which locates in the groove in the pedal.
I restored my bike as 99% of the original paint had been removed. I had the paint colour matched to traces of the original and it is an exact match. New seat, decals and handle bar grips have been fitted. One tyre is still the original "War Grade" marked rubber. I sometimes ride it and I have taken it to Arnhem a few times to ride around the battlefield and drop zones.
These bikes are very fought after. The Danish Army also made a copy post war.
Cheers, Ade
These were made by the famous "BSA" (Birmingham Small Arms Company) from 1942 until 1945. My bike dates from 1943. They were either jumped with from the aircraft by the Paratrooper or landed by glider. In 1945 a drop crate was developed so four bikes could be dropped at once by parachute, but this drop crate did not see combat use to the best of my knowledge? I have done quite a lot of research about these bikes over the years.
My bike is a second patern version and differs from the first pattern in the design of the down tubes which support the seat. The first pattern had twin down tubes, where the 2nd pattern has a single tube which was stronger. Early bikes were painted "Service Brown" while later ones, like mine, were green.
As you can see, the bike folds in half via use of two large wing nuts located on the frame. The handle bars also fold sideways by use of a "Tommy Bar" fitment. The simple rod pedals also slide inwards. The are held in place by a spring load ball bearing which locates in the groove in the pedal.
I restored my bike as 99% of the original paint had been removed. I had the paint colour matched to traces of the original and it is an exact match. New seat, decals and handle bar grips have been fitted. One tyre is still the original "War Grade" marked rubber. I sometimes ride it and I have taken it to Arnhem a few times to ride around the battlefield and drop zones.
These bikes are very fought after. The Danish Army also made a copy post war.
Cheers, Ade
1937 dated klein und quenzer buckle
Hi Ben & all,
I thought I'd post my latest buckle. As you can see it's a nice condition Klein & Quenzer dated 1937:).
Question, I've had a look at the other KuQ's posted and they are all dated 1937. Has anybody seen a different date on an alu buckle & did they make a steel version?
Cheers,
Richard.
I thought I'd post my latest buckle. As you can see it's a nice condition Klein & Quenzer dated 1937:).
Question, I've had a look at the other KuQ's posted and they are all dated 1937. Has anybody seen a different date on an alu buckle & did they make a steel version?
Cheers,
Richard.
the airport welschap during ww2
In April 1939 the airport welschap was taken by the dutch army because of general mobilisation. The war puts an end to the developments and aspirations of the airport Welschap. In two days ]Eindhoven was occupied and the Luftwaffe took the airport. The name was changed in Fliegerhorst Eindhoven and the Germans started directly with the extension of the airport. This resulted in a professional airport with three paved run ways, 130 parking places for planes and 53 large hangars. On 18 September 1944 eindhoven and the surrounding places were liberated during the operation Market Garden by American paratroops of 101e Airborne Division. The next day on airport Welschap the Dutch flag was hoisted. British Airfield Repair Unit was used to fill more than 1650 bomb craters. Still after more than 60 years, the Dutch army is still looking for un exploded bombs in the eara. Every week there are about 5 bombs found and detonated at a field
BBC - WW2 People's War - January 1st 1945: RCAF at Eindhoven
BBC - WW2 People's War - January 1st 1945: RCAF at Eindhoven
SA dagger question
hi guys, this dagger has been shown before a while back, still none the wiser, and now the forum has some dagger boffs ,i thought id ask again, why is the motto the wrong way, ? most bizarre, where all augusts this way or a one of accident? new pics.
Question Opinion on Eagle
I have never come across this eagle .... Has any one ever seen this one before.... ?
It looks to me as if this might be a copy of the flat-head eagle.
Whats your opinion .... ?
It looks to me as if this might be a copy of the flat-head eagle.
Whats your opinion .... ?
Read any good books lately?
As a newbie, can anyone make a recommendation for a good book on German belt buckles?
I'm looking for a book that is thorough, as complete as possible, has lots of repro identification information, AND has pricing too. I've done some research and I see there are a few different good quality books to choose from. I'm not sure which one would best suit my needs and since most of them seem to cost $50+, I'd hate to buy a second because I wasn't happy with the first.
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated! Thanks very much!
I'm looking for a book that is thorough, as complete as possible, has lots of repro identification information, AND has pricing too. I've done some research and I see there are a few different good quality books to choose from. I'm not sure which one would best suit my needs and since most of them seem to cost $50+, I'd hate to buy a second because I wasn't happy with the first.
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated! Thanks very much!
From Russian forests…
Some photos from my last "field season", 2008.
Allgemeine SS Visor Cap - II
Gentlemen,
Here I show another example belonging to the same owner. Showing these for him has been an honor for me, but I am trying to persuade him to learn how to to post photos on his own and perhaps join the discussion.
I'm afraid it will be a tooth-pulling ordeal, so until then, I am the batman.
As usual, please comment as you wish.
Friedrich-Berthold, I (and he) especially value your comments and interpretations. :b:
Here I show another example belonging to the same owner. Showing these for him has been an honor for me, but I am trying to persuade him to learn how to to post photos on his own and perhaps join the discussion.
I'm afraid it will be a tooth-pulling ordeal, so until then, I am the batman.
As usual, please comment as you wish.
Friedrich-Berthold, I (and he) especially value your comments and interpretations. :b:
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