This SS Cap was picked up in Tallin about 20 years ago. I never really looked closely at it. It’s so odd. On one hand there are indications that it’s not real at all. But there are other things that make it clear that at least parts of it are genuine. The cap seems right for pre-1939 SS. I believe they changed to green-gray at some point. The eagle and the skull are heavy and appear correct, ie, length of wing tips and such. There are no RZM stamps on either, but that’s not a deal breaker either. Supporting the idea that it’s at least partially genuine are the SS RZM stamp in the head band and the SS-BW stamp near it. The slight SS-BW 1938 stamp on the well-worn band is real I believe. Piping seems OK, but the chord does not match anything I’ve seen, but the chord button seems right. A couple people claimed it was likely a film prop, but that seems silly. You don’t need greasy stains and RZM stamps for that. So what do you see? Do you think any, part or none of it at all is real ad why? This would be really appreciated because the experts are here:) and there help is invaluable! Please any input would be wonderful. Thank you!
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I picked this up at a local auction recently, but I'm not familiar with it. Does anyone recognize this Bayonet?
Any opinions greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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I recently picked up this helmet at a local auction, it looks to be a German WW1 helmet (M1916?). If you can confirm, or suggest otherwise - please do reply. Would this have been used during WW1 or is it possibly post-ww1? Any opinions greatly appreciated. Although not for sale (going into my collection), I'm curious as to value.
The only markings I could find are "N.J.6" impressed & what appears to be a faint name(?), possibly "Bzeke"(?) (also appears to be something above this word).
Overall looks fairly good condition to me, I'm excited that the liner & chin strap are intact (as others I've seen for sale locally over the years have been missing). Does have some surface rust, but nothing that seems too serious.
Thanks!
Hi!
I recently picked up this helmet at a local auction, it looks to be a German WW1 helmet (M1916?). If you can confirm, or suggest otherwise - please do reply. Would this have been used during WW1 or is it possibly post-ww1? Any opinions greatly appreciated. Although not for sale (going into my collection), I'm curious as to value.
The only markings I could find are "N.J.6" impressed & what appears to be a faint name(?), possibly "Bzeke"(?) (also appears to be something above this word).
Overall looks fairly good condition to me, I'm excited that the liner & chin strap are intact (as others I've seen for sale locally over the years have been missing). Does have some surface rust, but nothing that seems too serious.
Thanks!
Hi, I am about to buy this Ek2. It's marked 100 (Wachtler & Lange) and most of the frosting (?) is still left on it! It looks really nice, but before I press the "buy"button i would appreciate some opinions about it! cool militaria
(price is around 110 €)
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hi guys,
heres a new badge added to the collection. i think its original acording to the book combat badges of the 3rd reich by michael tucker. but what i want to know is why the hinge and pin is in that condition, the photos dont give a good example of what it looks like the badge doesnt have a greenish tinge to it but its a zinic grey colour and the hinge and pin isnt a brassy colour its more of a copper brassy colour, so is this pin a fake? and it also makes me wonder what happend the the soldier and the badge itself. a pretty nice badge with a huge historical background behind it. so if you know why the pin is like this please tell me.
thanks
regards callum.
hi guys,
heres a new badge added to the collection. i think its original acording to the book combat badges of the 3rd reich by michael tucker. but what i want to know is why the hinge and pin is in that condition, the photos dont give a good example of what it looks like the badge doesnt have a greenish tinge to it but its a zinic grey colour and the hinge and pin isnt a brassy colour its more of a copper brassy colour, so is this pin a fake? and it also makes me wonder what happend the the soldier and the badge itself. a pretty nice badge with a huge historical background behind it. so if you know why the pin is like this please tell me.
thanks
regards callum.
