Archive for May, 2010

My Grandpa’s Medals

These were all awarded to him while he was in service. I’m not sure the medals with the A on them are military or not, though. Just wanted to know what you all think. Also does anyone know what the patch with the A and 5, the patch with the T, and the littkle gold eagle patch mean? Thanks,Nick


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Colonel Uniform

I finally picked this up from my grandma's house. This is my grandpa's uniform. As far as I know he was a Colonel. He has some medals on it. Can anyone tell me what that blue and yellow Patch is? I'm going to put this in a shadow box soon. Comments are welcome. Thanks, Nick

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Hunyadi Div collar tab

Hey guys, i have a really interesting find here. I have the chance to purchase this tab, however i am highly skeptical because of it's rarity. It does not glow under a UV light and the guy has a guarantee on it? What does everyone think? Repro or real? ...thanks !!!

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Are you guys familliar with red m1 pot helmets?

Help needed

I am new here..1st post so let me say hey to everyone.."Hey",, I have a question which I am sure someone here can answer. I have a 48 star US flag and a Nazi Flag. I am 100% sure the Nazi Flag is authentic. My dad would tell me stories when I was little about taking it during the war..But being young & dumb I didn't ask questions and dad passed 7 years ago...The Nazi flag is made of sturdy fabric compared to the USA flag..There are no eyelets? davits? on the Nazi flag just a small rope going end to end..hope I am making sense... Easier if I post pictures.. I am wondering if either one is worth anything and if so what. Any help, advice <good or bad> would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks

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Flat German Eagle w/ Swatstika (feels like cheap plastic)

Flat German Eagle w/ Swatstika. Feels like it is made of plastic?. 4" tall. No inscribing. Fair condition.

Is this just some cheap reproduction or something worthy of mention? It sure does feel like cheap plastic.

Pics below <item #114>

Any idea of value?

Thanks
KP


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Flat Standing German Soldier w/ Helmet (made of metal w/ a kickstand)

Flat Standing German Soldier w/ Helmet Flat Metal w/ Kickstand - made of metal?. 4" tall. Back has a kickstand. No inscribing. Poor condition w/ a lot of black discolorment.

Wish this one was in better condition because it looks really cool.

What are these standing flat pieces called? There are a bunch of these types of pieces in the collection I acquired.

Pics below <item #113>

Any idea of value?

Thanks
KP


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Bust of German Soldier w/ Helmet + Base

German Soldier w/ Helmet Bust + Base - made of bronze(?) + marble. 9" tall. Inscribed w/ "GPW v. Ulffz - Corps W.B.K. Stendal."

Pics below <item #112>

This is another one of my favorites. I think I like the soldier busts the most especially when wearing a helmet.

As some of you guys have eluded to, my guess that alot of these pieces are bronze seems wrong. Any guidance on how to tell what metal a piece is made of?

Any idea of value?

Thanks
KP

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Tropical Luftwaffe Brotbeutel with blue web fittings

Hi all,
here’s a nice and rare tropical Luftwaffe brotbeutel that goes with the blue web belt I’ve posted elsewhere.It comes from central Italy (has been found near Rome) and it had the original carrying strap hidden inside!It lacks a button,the central strap with the aluminum hook and a strap inside,but all in all it’s a salty,un-touched veteran of the Italian Campaign!
Cheers
Manny


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Naked Running Man Statue from Nazi Germany Era(?)

Naked Running Man Statue - made of bronzish metal. 13" tall. Inscription "II Preis F. Degen genrimdurnier des Hamburger Fecht Klubs 15. III. 1913". Very good condition. Am I right that this would be considered from the TR era?

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Any idea of value?

Thanks
KP


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