I've set up this "sticky" thread, so that if anybody is looking for opinions on Auction items for sale, then post the question here so that we can keep "The ifs, buts and maybes" from confusing reference type threads.

Gary J.

Enclosed photos of new belt bucke and cross strap, would be good to get any feedback on them, everything is marked although not quite sure of the belts history or markings. Think that the rest is ok. Comments appreciated.

Thanks

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I bought these at gun shows. the Heer helmet from a guy walking around who stated that he brought it back. The luft I bought from a dealer. The Heer helmet has a couple layers of paint on it one layer was white. The marks on the inside are ck then I cant read the rest. The Luft is ET 66. Gary

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Here is a grouping of buckles which are commonly and perhaps erroneously and lazily referred to as "Luftschutz", although correctly, I think "Sicherheits und Hilfsdienstes 1 Ordnung", "Luftschutzwarndienst" and "Wasserstrassenluftschutz", is a more correct description.

The common steel examples by Brehmer and Sieper, however one in zinc which is most uncommon.

The example in aluminium however is now cleverly faked by casting and as such, be aware. There are many differences between the fake and the original, although the latter had and without exception, a grey/silver lacquered finish, rather than a bare aluminium surface.

Regards,

David

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I want to buy these Hindenburg cros and Wound Badge WW1.
Originals or copyes?
Any comments?

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I want to buy these Hindenburg cros and Wound Badge WW1.
Originals or copyes?
Any comments?

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Another one from my collection. These helmets were brought home by Lt. Frank C. David of the 7th Infantry Division AEF. Included are his ID'd Helmet, Gas Mask and his battlefield pick-up camouflaged German Stahlhelm complete with bullet hole. This grouping was found in an attic of a family member by a good friend of mine during an estate clean-out in Alabama in 2007

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Here`s a couple more,I just don`t have the talent to paint them.

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Hi Guys,

I was just surfing the net when i found this web page, WOW!!! :shok_yikes:

Old pictures:Nazi Deutschland WWII - Military Photos

Regards, Ned. cool militaria

is this a real or fake helmet cover ??:)