Archive for May, 2010

The TV show Deadliest Warrior had the Waffen SS on their show last night…

This was an interesting show last night, they had the Waffen SS go against the Vietnam Viet Cong, and yes the computer at the end, had the Waffen SS as the victors.

What really made me mad was that there was one of the guys that run the show say how the VC was a better trained, and more equipped army then the Waffen SS, this guy knows nothing about history, it was the NVA that was an actual army, the VC was a guerrilla branch of ordinary people, they never wore a uniform.

He actually implied that the VC did it all by them selves, he forgot to mention that North Vietnam had the backing of every communist nation on the planet at the time.

They actually said that the Mat-49 was a weapon that was equal to the Machinepistole 28/II (MP28/II), WHAT A JOKE, The MAT-49 was prone to jamming, and was horribly made out of cheap thin stamped sheet metal.

The same idiot actually said that the Russian TT 33 Tokarev Pistol was far better then the Mauser broomhandle pistol, even when they fired it on full auto, he still said it was better then the broomhandle.

So, who else saw this episode last night, as they also did showed the flammenwerfer 41 ( flame thrower ), really cool weapon...


Brian

NSdap 15 years original or not?

Hello! I apologize for the bad pictures but I wonder if someone with this pictures can help me if it´s an original or a fake. thank you guys.
/Mike


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Miniature Mothers Cross in Gold

Any opinions on this L/21 Forster & Barth please?

Thanks

Nick

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Miniature Mothers Cross in Gold

Any opinions on this L/21 Forster & Barth please?

Thanks

Nick

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some help

I have this feldposts number 20345
20345 [Einkreis Rundstempel]
25.9.1940-15.2.1941 9. Kompanie Schützen-Regiment 114.
15.2.1942-30.7.1942 nicht verwendet.
10.2.1943-23.8.1943 Kosaken-Feld-Abteilung Kuban 558,
29.4.1945 nicht verwendet.
Verwendungszeit 25.9.1940 bis 21.5.1945 (FELDPOST II.WK)

But i cant find more info on the 9th Company Infantry Regiment 114
Is it possible to know who was in it ?or anyone has info about this ?

Thanks cool militaria

Birmingham Arms fair

HI all

June 13th this year, at the motorcycle museum as per usual.

Anyone going ?

Cheers

Steve T

Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher.

hello, ive been offered this badge for 125 dollars. it its real then thats a pretty amazing deal. it looks a little suspicious to me though. what do you all think?

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Important! Photographing badges and medals.

Guys, when you post a medal or badge up for review and to determine authenticity it would really help if clear, straight on shots could be taken.
Many of the key identifying features of these awards can only be seen by looking at the badge or medal head on and the angled shots hide both good and bad points. Occasionally angled shots are good when looking at hinges, catches, pins etc but aren’t necessary for flat medals and the like.
I realise that this may not always be possible as you might be posting photos that have been sent to you by a third party and if this is the case, ask that person for the shots you want. Most people are happy to oblige, dealers and private sellers alike. If they are reluctant to send you decent pics it might be worth reconsidering buying at all - they may be hiding something.
I’m not the best photographer in the world and am constantly amazed at how some collectors can achieve superb close up photos of their awards with very basic equipment. However I will offer a few simple tips that I use and may help.
Most cameras have a macro setting, usually depicted by a flower symbol - use it! This will enable close, detailed pics to be taken.
Natural light is always best, not bright, full sunshine but indirect.
If you can, use a tripod or steady the camera in some other way. If using a tripod you can use the timer function on your camera to avoid moving it when you press the button
Take the pics against a plain background. Flowery tablecloths are not recommended. I use plain white paper.
Play around with the ISO settings to achieve the best exposure. You can brighten dull photos and bring out the highlights very well even in poor light conditions.
Crop the pics using your camera or a program on your computer. Make the badge or medal the only thing in the photo. Astrays, coffee cups, Cosmopolitan magazines and body parts aren’t really needed in the shot.
If taking a photo of a badge with a catch and hinge, it won’t lay flat, it will tilt to one side. Overcome this by propping it level, I use small balls of Blu Tac hidden out of sight.
Try and include makers marks in the photo and if possible a closeup shot of it will always be helpful.
These are really basic and non technical tips that most people (even me!) can put into practice very easily at home and obtain reasonable results. Of course, you could always buy or make a light box and get even better images.
Apologys if it seems as though I’m stating the obvious but good photos really do help!
Below are a few examples that my poor photography skills have achieved using the above.


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helmet help?

Hi Guys

I was wondering if anyone can help me identify this helmet? Im not sure if its real or fake & wondering if i can get some professional help with it? I believe its a hitler youths helmet due to the decal on the left side. Would it be of any value? Thanks for the help!cool militaria


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Important! Medical scrubs are extremely friendly to your budget

We strive to provide the best selection of nursing scrubs and uniforms at prices that can’t be beat. With every new season comes an exciting new line of medical scrubs in bright new colors and styles.







Medical Scrub

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