Archive for September, 2009

Some fun German Aircraft bits that walked in!

A good customer of mine brought these in so I thought I would share! They all need some cleaning but I should be able to get the gunsights all operational.

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Orts Political Leader armband arrived today

Hey gang! Here's my newest armband....and it's a minty example to boot! It's a Political Leader Armband for an Ortsgruppenleiter - the
highest rank at Ortsgruppe Level. It's made of very fine quality red wool with a 16mm wide gold oakleaf stripe running through center bordered by two 1mm gold stripes top and bottom, with one 2mm gold stripe at top and bottom edge with gold metal political pip in center of swastika. The outside edge is piped in light blue. It does not have the paper RZM tag but it's marked with white ink stamp with arrow for this end up. It's a great example and I'm happy to have added it to the collection. Obviously rarely used (or unissued) piece.

Here are some pics!

Cheers!

Rob

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Wanted: WW2 Japanese Army Items Wanted!

I hope I put this in the right place...anyways!

Hello all, as a writer of a book that I will be publishing in 2011, I am always in need of items as a Ref. for the book. So anyways, I am after JUST ABOUT ANYTHING WW2 Japanese, for a fair price of course (because I am only 20, and I cannot drop $500 every 5 minutes on a Medal). I also have American, Russian, and German Stuff I'd Trade as well. However, the payments I do is done by price. If more than $100, I will do Layaway which I am very good about paying. Less than $100, I will but out right. I buy fairly! But anyways, I will leave a list of items I am interested in:

IJA Dog Tags
IJA Head Gear
IJA Field Gear
IJA Personal Items
IJA Canteens
IJA Tools
IJA Unique Items
IJA Flags
IJA 1000 Stitch Belt
IJA Uniforms (COLD WEATHER GEAR WANTED!!!)
IJA Foot Wear
IJA Belt(s) (Leather, Tropical, ect...)
IJA Pouche(s) and Frog(s)
IJA Pictures
IJA Origanal Ammo
IJA Bags (Leather Map Bags, Bread Bags, ect...)
IJA Phones
Basicly anything IJA...

You may contact me at drewthefan123@yahoo.com for whatever reasons, info, or anything else of the short...

Set for sale: Wanted! WW2 Japanese Army Items!

I hope I put this in the right place...anyways!

Hello all, as a writer of a book that I will be publishing in 2011, I am always in need of items as a Ref. for the book. So anyways, I am after JUST ABOUT ANYTHING WW2 Japanese, for a fair price of course (because I am only 20, and I cannot drop $500 every 5 minutes on a Medal). I also have American, Russian, and German Stuff I'd Trade as well. However, the payments I do is done by price. If more than $100, I will do Layaway which I am very good about paying. Less than $100, I will but out right. I buy fairly! But anyways, I will leave a list of items I am interested in:

IJA Dog Tags
IJA Head Gear
IJA Field Gear
IJA Personal Items
IJA Canteens
IJA Tools
IJA Unique Items
IJA Flags
IJA 1000 Stitch Belt
IJA Uniforms (COLD WEATHER GEAR WANTED!!!)
IJA Foot Wear
IJA Belt(s) (Leather, Tropical, ect...)
IJA Pouche(s) and Frog(s)
IJA Pictures
IJA Origanal Ammo
IJA Bags (Leather Map Bags, Bread Bags, ect...)
IJA Phones
Basicly anything IJA...

You may contact me at drewthefan123@yahoo.com for whatever reasons, info, or anything else of the short...

Arm band identification

Would any Forum member be able to identify these two armbands? I wonder if they might relate to the Military Police?

Many thanks in advance for any help offered.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

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Important! 8th Aka Rentai

Gunjin wa Chuusetsu (A soldier/sailor is loyal)
Gunjin wa Reigi (A soldier/sailor is polite)
Gunjin wa Buyu (A soldier/sailor is brave)
Gunjin wa Shingi (A soldier/sailor is trustworthy)
Gunjin wa Shiso (A soldier/sailor is frugal)


Dai-Nippon Teikoku Rikugun Hachi Aka Rentai

Imperial Japanese Army 8th Red Regiment


The members of the 8th Red Regiment consist of people wanting to preserve history, whose aim is to also portray the professional and highly trained
infantryman of the Imperial Japanese Army as seen in the 2nd Sino-Japanese War and the Second World War. Like with the other fractions of nations others reenact, we will recreate history by attending public displays and battle reenactments, as well as immersing ourselves in private tactical battles.

What are our goals?

It is to do the best impression we can, to help educate other people of the war so the veterans will never be forgotten. To have this group equal to other groups, and maybe one day, a group that will be recognized by others as a great group like so many others.


Please, no reference to Japanese as "Japs" or "Nips". World War II ended nearly 65 years ago. We would like to take an educational, respectful, and objective look at this former adversary.

Want more info? Then email me at drewthefan123@yahoo.com or just ask here.

We are located on the East Coast of the US.

Need help! Wanted! WW2 IJA Items!

I hope I put this in the right place...anyways!

Hello all, as a writer of a book that I will be publishing in 2011, I am always in need of items as a Ref. for the book. So anyways, I am after JUST ABOUT ANYTHING WW2 Japanese, for a fair price of course (because I am only 19 (20 this April), and I cannot drop $500 every 5 minutes on a Medal). I also have American, Russian, and German Stuff I'd Trade as well. However, the payments I do is done by price. If more than $100, I will do Layaway which I am very good about paying. Less than $100, I will but out right. I buy fairly! But anyways, I will leave a list of items I am interested in:

IJA Dog Tags
IJA Head Gear
IJA Field Gear
IJA Personal Items
IJA Canteens
IJA Tools
IJA Unique Items
IJA Flags
IJA 1000 Stitch Belt
IJA Uniforms (COLD WEATHER GEAR WANTED!!!)
IJA Foot Wear
IJA Belt(s) (Leather, Tropical, ect...)
IJA Pouche(s) and Frog(s)
IJA Pictures
IJA Origanal Ammo
IJA Bags (Leather Map Bags, Bread Bags, ect...)
IJA Phones
Basicly anything IJA...

You may contact me at drewthefan123@yahoo.com for whatever reasons, info, or anything else of the short...

Early suspension Military Merit Medal

Hi Guys, here is another new purchase. This is my first early pre 1943 suspension peice. A type 1, variation 4.

Serial number is 295668.

As always, comments are most welcome.

I only have the one pic as the light was poor today. It is complete with the correct screwback plate. I will try and add more pics tomorrow if possible.

Cheers, Ade.

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My lowest numbered Order of the Red Star

Hi Guys, this is a new buy which I bought from a friend this past weekend.

It is my only Order of the Red Star numbered under one million. Serial number is 681736. It would have been awarded in 1944. As you can see the condition is nice with a good screwback plate.

Cheers, Ade.

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WTK: Variance of Kreigs officer’s peaked hat chincord ….

In regard to the Kriegsmarine officer's blue navy peaked hat/"crusher type", has the Board ever seen a corded chincord, instead of the black leather band chincord on examples or photos? Thank you.


* I am a new member of the Board but a long-time lurker. The knowledge here is just incredible and much appreciated....

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