Have I identified this correctly as a Cross of Merit, Gold grade?
And can anyone date this for me please?
Thanks in advance.:)
Hi, im currently biding on this photo, because i like very much, i have some doubts about it, is it a portuguese soldier or is it french, give me your opinions please.
Best regards
Nuno
Hi-
I just bought this disc, any info on it?
kev
A new Mutterkreuz arrived today, a half size pin back. I’ve posted it between a full size and a mini for reference on sizes…….
I have just acquired this Fallschirmjaeger helmet which was offered to me a couple of days ago. I was after a good copy to add to my collection, as the cost of a completely genuine example was way above anything I could afford. This one seemed to fit the bill.
The liner looks to me like one of these modern repro's that are available, and the straps are exactly the same as the ones on my Bundeswehr M/71 helmet, so I would assume that is what they are. I can't see any makers codes on the shell, and I'm not really keen on the idea of taking the helmet apart to have a closer look.
The shell is pitted over most of it's surface, but none of it has much depth to it. There are patches of thick green and brown paint to the lower surfaces of the helmet, and on the left, there are a few bits of white where you would expect to find the eagle, although the glare of the flash has tended to hide this in the picture. The rest of the helmet has traces of another shade of green.
In my mind there are three possible answers to what the helmet is. The first is it's a GSG9 shell that has been very cleverly aged. The second is that it's a fairly good quality repro that has been aged. And the third is that it is indeed a genuine shell, and I have dropped lucky. Comments are welcomed.
Harry.
This is something I'm sinfully proud of; my collection of awards &c awarded (mostly) during the GPW.
I'd be interested in seeing your themed displays of awards or ideas for displays.
Sorry but it makes experience for all newbies
Another one
Thanks for all the opinions
