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Hey there,
I think this is my first time visiting this part of the forum and maybe not my last! :shok_yikes:
I guy offered me pictures of this helmet,I know the decals and paint are bad but what about the shell and liner?How much do you think its worth?If I were to buy it and resell it how much should I buy it for and how much should I sell it for?
Thanks cool militaria
P.s I know the decals are fake because Im not gonna lie but I do read some of the German threads :D
recently i got a pair of old knarled jack boots dice shakers from russia.the stiching has rotted on the rear.most of the hob nails are present and the horseshoes also.i love them as they amrched into russia at some satge but didnt march back to germany.the smell of the old leather is also glorious.as they stand frim and upright,i sometimes use them to display a german helmet on.i like the ordinary soldiers boots as opposed to an officers because you know they have seen hard use.
A cigar abondoned mid-smoke by Churchill is up for auction this month. Apparantly he abandoned the cigar as he rushed to a cabinet meeting in August 1941 the day the Germans reached Leningrad. It is to be sold with provenance from his valet who picked it up.
Its expected to fetch £300 !
Everyone to their own I suppose!:rolleyes:
Nick
The Iron Cross is without a doubt the most recognized military decoration in history. Additionally, it is one of the most collectable. Engraved examples that can be connected to a particular person, place or time are especially desirable.
However, there is always the issue of whether or not the engraving is authentic. When a collector purchases an engraved Iron Cross they must take a "leap of faith" as to its authenticity. Those crosses engraved out of absolute greed typically include a name (usually an officer), a well-recognized and/or distinguished unit, and a date during a major battle. The example covered here is only engraved with a date - and a very obscure one at that. Since this cross is engraved only with a date, and is adorned with correct "old style" German engraving, I am of the opinion that it is authentic.
Attached are photos of a 1914 Eisernz Kreuz 1st Klass. On its reverse is engraved in the old German style - "Lodz, der 27 Januar, 1915." The date is so esoteric that it adds relatively little to the decoration's monetary value, but adds greatly to its historic value.
Keep in mind that we are dealing with “probabilities” in this analysis as to why the cross was awarded. Furthermore, as we all know, the recipient will never be known without definitive evidence.
The recipient of the cross was very likely a member of the Ninth Army under General MacKensen positioned at Lodz, Poland. Additional research can further refine this to some of the units actually positioned at Lodz in January 1915.
The second Battle of Lodz had just ended in mid-December of 1914 and the German army occupied the city. German forces - the IX Army - were stationed in areas surrounding Lodz and remained in direct contact with Russian forces. Despite the fact that there was no major battle during January, 1915, there were nevertheless continual actions and exchanges between the Austrians, Germans and Russians all long the lines.
What follows below is from NavalHistory.net:
"In January 1915 German General Hindenburg pushed for a strategy of victory in the East, and in mid-month the Kaiser agreed to send four new German corps to reinforce the Eastern front. Hindenburg and the Austrian Conrad were to launch separate offensives from East Prussia and the Carpathians. German forces included the new Tenth Army (Gen von Eichhorn) on the northern flank of East Prussia, further south the Eighth Army (Gen von Below), and Ninth Army (Mackensen) on the southern flank of the German line opposite Warsaw. Here they joined the Austrians - from north to south, the Second, First, Fourth, Third and Second Armies. Russian forces consisted of the Tenth Army in the north just across the East Prussian border, the new Twelfth forming northeast of Warsaw, and the First and Second around Warsaw - all facing the Germans. Opposing the Austrians were the Fifth, Fourth, Ninth, Third, Eighth and Eleventh Armies.
Hindenburg's first aim was to destroy the Russian's northern Tenth Army and one of the main railway lines to Warsaw. On the 31st, to cover movements of Ninth Army elements, Mackensen attacked the Polish town of Bolimov on the railway line between Lodz and Warsaw. In the first "large-scale" use of gas in the war, tear gas shells were employed, but with limited effect. Their use was not reported to the Western Allies."
What follows next is my analysis:
It is likely that, since the Bolimov action occurred only four days after 27 Januar, the recipient of the Eisernz Kreuz was involved in a distinguished “pre-action” exchange with Russian forces, ramp-up maneuvers involving significant risk, or outstanding leadership of forces connected to the Bolimov attack.
A superb example of the 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class that is anchored to a historically significant date and place.
This is some findings from kurland pocked
bought from a internet shop, I dit not self dig this things :weep:
it cost me 5 us dollers.
Hello guys
just want to show you my new Nahkampfspange ;)
Regards
Thomas
I have a trade offer that includes the German helmet in my photos. I was wondering if anyone can tell me by looking at the photos if the helmet is Authentic or a reproduction?
