From my collection.
Third type Arbeitsbuch. These are RARE and readily identified by the English type Font [ Altschrift ] as opposed to the Fraktur Schriftbild.
Note the difference in the 2nd and 3rd type covers.
The style of the Eagles are also slightly different.
The holder of this book worked in the Berlin OKW in the section dealing with missing and captured soldiers.
This book was issued in March 1945 as her original was destroyed in a bombing.
Observe Arbeitsbuchs carefully as it is easy to miss one of the 3rd types which are RARE!
My second post. Very nice site you have here!
regards,
Bob Frey
Hi is it good?? It would be my first marksman lanyard and would like your opinion.
Greetz
Marks
Hello Friends
I know, that this Skull type was dozens of times discused,
but I dont know, is it time period item, original? :confused:
I am willing to offer a split payment on this one, half up front and the balance in say 30 days.
I don't think I have ever seen a more personal period engraved inscription on an EK1 before. The inscription says "Deck mit dem kreuz auf deiner brest die sehnsucht deines herzens zu. Thea". This translates into english "Cover with the cross on your brest the longing of your heart. Thea". Only time knows if Thea was a girlfriend or wife, but the sentiment is touching whatever the relation. There have been very few original, period engraved crosses that I have seen with unit numbers available for sale in the past that have sold for big money, however, I have always favored this one over all the rest as it personalizes the Great War in many ways and with this type of inscription, is rarely seen. This cross and case came to me just as you see it, and the purple velvet base is in beautiful condition. The condition of the vaulted '800' marked cross is consistent with the condition of the case. You will be hard-pressed to ever find another like this. I will say up front that this is an expensive piece, as it is not every day that you find such an item. In my searching for original engraved pieces, I have had more dissapointments than I care to remember with fake inscriptions that someone decided to deceive a buyer with. This is one of a handful of engraved pieces in which I have no doubts whatsoever in the area of originality - if I did, I would not be selling it here. The quality, condition and this rare original to the period inscription is something that collectors dream about but rarely find.
All hardware on the case and the cross is 100% original to the items with no modifications or replaced pieces. The pin snaps firmly into the catch and the hinge is firm and solid. The quality of construction does not get much better.
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Hi, Does anyone know which nazi medals had the name and number of the person it was given to on them?
Thanks, craig
Hi All,
I am looking for a good book for German WWII uniforms. Does anyone have a recommendation?
Thanks in advance,
Scott
I'm new and this is my 1st post so bear with me.
An unusual piece I've had for years.
regards,
Bob Frey
Nice Wehrmacht trophy which stands approx 5" high reflecting a soldier throwing a potatoe masher and holding his 98k. On many occasions the rifle is missing as it can be removed.
Horst
SS Feldflasche, battle damaged
HOME BASE for the TeNo:
The TeNo TN Technische Nothilfe - needs a HOME BASE Thread, where Items can be posted, for Reference, when researching this quite Complex Organization (which spanned the years, 1919-1945). I will preface this Posting, by saying that the TN is Not the 'most Exciting' of the many TR Orgs. However, the TN is Historically Documented as having been one of the 'Most Essential' TR Orgs. - which makes studying the TN, that much more interesting.
Please POST your TeNo TN Items - for Discussion & for a Historical Review of their significance.
I'll start the TeNo Thread with a Study of TN Headgear Insignia.
Time Line of TeNo Visor Insignia - & - the 1st Model TeNo Visor Insignia
Through specifically Collecting & Studying the TeNo TN for the past 10+ Yrs., I've seen a lot of Items & have learned from each of them. However, TeNo Collectors have learned the Most in only the last 3-4 years - both from Other Collectors & from 4 newly published Great Books! These TeNo 'must read' Books are:
Dr. Andreas Linhardt's "TN in the Weimar Rep."
Jerome/Nix's "Uniformed Police"
Littlejohn/Saris' "Defending the Reich" and
Angolia / Hugh Page Taylor's "German Police, Vol. 2."
Previously, Collectors were left 'Wanting More Information' - as their were only 2-3 pages on the TeNo in the Davis Books, & a few others. The TN knowledge base has come a Long way, in a Short time due to these noted outstanding books & also due to Collector Interest. From All of the above, I 'believe' that Understanding of the Changes (& Variations) of TeNo Visor Insignia - is pretty 'well' Documented & it is much clearer. These changes of the 'Cloth & Metal Mützenkranz & Eagle' Insignia of the TN Headgear, is a great subject for the Study & Discussion of their Evolution, from 1932-1945, IMO.
As Collectors - for Each Item which we collect We would like to Know:
What the Item is? & Does it have any specific name(s)?
What is the Historical 'Significance" of the Item?
Are there any known Variations?
Why was it Authorized / Issued?
What was the Time-frame that it was used?
What was its Construction & any special Characteristics?
If there is Period Documentation / Photos, of its being worn?
& Anything else that we can learn about each Item!
Hopefully, the following Posts will help in the understanding of the time line of the TeNo TN Visor Insignias (& their Variations.)
1st Model TN Visor Insignia - is the very 1st known "Type" of TN Headgear Insignia.
INSIGNIA - The Insignia was a Dunkelblau wool Oval Patch, with "TN" in Bullion, in the center; surrounded by Bullion stylized leaves; (? 'looks' like Oak Leaves?) & then a fine Bullion double edging rim was applied. (No distinction between an Officer's model Oval vs. an EM/NCO's model Oval has been found, in TR Literature, Fotos or in Examples). The TN Oval was worn on a Dunkelblau Visor with a Leather Chin-Strap (for All Ranks) - above a simple Circular Cocquard. This Oval model was 'officially' in use from 1933-1934. (Since these Ovals were hand-embroidered many variations are seen.)
INTRODUCTION DATE - Officially - the Visor OVAL was first mentioned in the "Mitteilungen der Technischen Nothilfe, June 1933." (Thanks to Wim. Saris for this information.) Along with the article, came an advertisement from Robert Lubstein (EREL) showing the new Nothelfer visored cap. See also "Vol. 2 German Police," pages 545 & 546. However, in contrast to the above date, I have a Foto of Landesführer der TN, Gustav Curtze, wearing the TN Oval Insignia, & dated 1932. Perhaps some of the TN High Officers got the Oval 'Early' [1932]? or - perhaps, the date on the Foto is incorrect?
The first 'Documented & In Color' drawings of the Type 1 Insignia (& TN Uniforms) are found in "Uniformfibel" by the artist, Knötel, & which is dated as December 1933. All of this helps with the time line of the Type 1 TN Insignia.
Txs, Dave/dblmed
ATTACHMENT
[-*-] ( All Images of Items are from my Collection, unless they are clearly marked Otherwise :) )
2 Examples of the 1st TN Cloth Bullion Oval, &
Photo of TN Landesführer Gustav Curtze, wearing the TN Oval Insignia (& TN Armscheibe). Photo is dated, 1932.
