opinion on left SS tab
Hi, I would like some opinions on this left tab I am considering to pair with one right one I have. It looks ok to me but I am moving my first steps into this minefield ...
Archive for May, 2010
Bevo question.Orginal?
Hello .
Need some help.
How about this Bevo insignia?
Orginal or fake.
Thanks for future anwers.
Need some help.
How about this Bevo insignia?
Orginal or fake.
Thanks for future anwers.
Provost Company Trench Art Lighter
I bought this a couple of months ago. Its been bashed about a bit and has lost the flint spring and striker but it’s a nice thing.
Perimeter Electric Fence Section.
This was one of the relics found by Shadowolf Simon on Sat 15th at the US Army Dump. A good section of perimeter electric fence. So far ive only given it a going over with the wire brush which should be enough i think. I intend to treat it with Kurust which effectively changes the metal to something near its original appearance and protects it from further rust. I will then mount it on a board with some other finds to make a decent display. Did anyone else find any of this wire? Regards, Tim.
possible pre-war patches?
someone called me up today trying to sell this group to me. we havent established any prices yet because i dont know much about u.s. patches, but the pictures in the album are dated 1936 and 1937, so i would imagine that the patches may be from the same era. i just want to know if any of you spot anything of interest. id like to know if there are any rarities or reproductions also. i can request pics of the backs of the patches as well. he claimed that he has a lot more, so im going to meet him friday. what do you think?
Question German flag or panel
Good Morning,
I am new to the forum so have probably posted in the wrong area, so I ask that you please understand.
I have this item that I was hoping someone could help me identy.
I know for certain that it is real as it came from my father and I have had it many years.
It looks to be a flag, but has no provision for flying. It is double sided and both sewn and printed. Size is 33 inches by 20.
And as noted it is dirty.
Any information is appreciated. Also does it have any value as it needs a good home.
No matter what I do I get error on page messages when I try to upload photos. Please email for photos until I can find someone to fix this problem.
Thank you
Robert fruitcop@verizon.net
I am new to the forum so have probably posted in the wrong area, so I ask that you please understand.
I have this item that I was hoping someone could help me identy.
I know for certain that it is real as it came from my father and I have had it many years.
It looks to be a flag, but has no provision for flying. It is double sided and both sewn and printed. Size is 33 inches by 20.
And as noted it is dirty.
Any information is appreciated. Also does it have any value as it needs a good home.
No matter what I do I get error on page messages when I try to upload photos. Please email for photos until I can find someone to fix this problem.
Thank you
Robert fruitcop@verizon.net
A few of mine….
Enfields:
Mosins:
And.. HERECY!! I just stripped one of my Mosins, this is a '38 Tula:
The rest of the Mosins are 2 Izzy 91/30's, 2 Izzy M38's, a '04 Finnish capture Model 91, a Hex Izzy 91/30 & 2 M44's (1 Izzy, 1 Polish)
Mosins:
And.. HERECY!! I just stripped one of my Mosins, this is a '38 Tula:
The rest of the Mosins are 2 Izzy 91/30's, 2 Izzy M38's, a '04 Finnish capture Model 91, a Hex Izzy 91/30 & 2 M44's (1 Izzy, 1 Polish)
Hitlers Headquarters ‘FHQu Felsennest’
In September 2009 I spent a couple of weeks in the Ardennes and have already posted on my trip under Iconic Image Journey. But as well as tracing the route of the Northern attack I also took time out to visit the small village of Rodert the site of Hitlers Felsennest HQ.
Felsennest is on the top of a hill around 400 metres from the village of Rodert. It was built into a copse of trees and was guarded by wooden towers placed strategically along a chain link enclosure. Much of the site was not fortified relying on camouflage for protection, with only a small bunker for the Fuhrer on the top. Down the hill (200 from the bunker) was a log cabin the Lagebaracke where the situation conferences were held. Due to the small size of the site much of the immediate headquarters were dispersed into the village of Rodert.
Hitler was based here between 9th May 1940 and 6th June 1940, in that time France was defeated and the Allied forces evacuated via Dunkirk in Northern France. It was here where the strange stop order was given to the German forces, buying the time needed to evacuate the beaches? From this base Hitler set off on his famous tour of his WW1 battlefields, and probably the most famous episode at least for photographs, it was here that he awarded the Ritterkreuz to members of Fallschirmjaeger Assault Force Granite who stormed the so called ‘impregnable’ Fort Eben-Emael.
Following Hitler’s departure from the site he ordered that it was to be retained unaltered which would become a place of pilgrimage for the Thousand Year Reich’s future generations. Unfortunately his reich did not last as long as he had hoped and although it had been preserved as ordered, by the spring of 1945 the Wehrmacht (charged with its protection) blew it up as the V Corps of the US Third Army approached.
I found there was still a lot to see if you’re prepared to crawl around through bushes and off the beaten path. Part of the site is now the back garden of a modern villa which I found out by mistake;),I took a wrong turn ending up in it’s back garden:D.
Whilst there I managed to match several photographs (then and now format) with a couple that as far as I’m aware have never been matchedcool militaria. At the end of this post you’ll also see a few interesting relics I picked up from around and under the ruins.
I apologies for the length and number of pictures but i thought they were all of interest and deserve a viewing
Felsennest is on the top of a hill around 400 metres from the village of Rodert. It was built into a copse of trees and was guarded by wooden towers placed strategically along a chain link enclosure. Much of the site was not fortified relying on camouflage for protection, with only a small bunker for the Fuhrer on the top. Down the hill (200 from the bunker) was a log cabin the Lagebaracke where the situation conferences were held. Due to the small size of the site much of the immediate headquarters were dispersed into the village of Rodert.
Hitler was based here between 9th May 1940 and 6th June 1940, in that time France was defeated and the Allied forces evacuated via Dunkirk in Northern France. It was here where the strange stop order was given to the German forces, buying the time needed to evacuate the beaches? From this base Hitler set off on his famous tour of his WW1 battlefields, and probably the most famous episode at least for photographs, it was here that he awarded the Ritterkreuz to members of Fallschirmjaeger Assault Force Granite who stormed the so called ‘impregnable’ Fort Eben-Emael.
Following Hitler’s departure from the site he ordered that it was to be retained unaltered which would become a place of pilgrimage for the Thousand Year Reich’s future generations. Unfortunately his reich did not last as long as he had hoped and although it had been preserved as ordered, by the spring of 1945 the Wehrmacht (charged with its protection) blew it up as the V Corps of the US Third Army approached.
I found there was still a lot to see if you’re prepared to crawl around through bushes and off the beaten path. Part of the site is now the back garden of a modern villa which I found out by mistake;),I took a wrong turn ending up in it’s back garden:D.
Whilst there I managed to match several photographs (then and now format) with a couple that as far as I’m aware have never been matchedcool militaria. At the end of this post you’ll also see a few interesting relics I picked up from around and under the ruins.
I apologies for the length and number of pictures but i thought they were all of interest and deserve a viewing
Felsennest.
Pictures 1,2,3 and 4 show the Fuhrer coming into Rodert Village on route to his Felsennest. Notice a few of the bemused locals watching him pass.
Pictures 5,6 and 7 show one of the surviving guard huts, notice the original door sadly access is not possible.
When I first arrived at the site I chose the wrong wood to explore but in doing so I discovered these concrete plinths picture 8 I later discovered these were set up and levelled to support an 88mm anti aircraft gun, that was initially set up to guard the Fuhrer but remained there for the duration of the war. Picture 9 shows an 88mm in position in a wood that’s reputed to have been close to the site. Near the plinths I discovered (picture 10) a short length of zig zag trench some 2 metres deep that I guess was protection for the weapons crew.
Picture 11 shows the camouflaged dining room/wc, this building was not fortified. Picture 12 shows Hitler stood on the track next to the dining room, today the scene has not changed too much picture 13 no trace exists of the dining room today and due to foliage I had to move a little to the left of the original photographers position.
Picture 14 shows the arrival of Reichsminister Joseph Goebbels on 5th June 1940 for a meeting with Hitler. He stands to the right of the dining room. My picture 15 shows the same spot today.
more to come
LUCKYSTRIKE
Day Dig at US Army Dump Site?
Right, whos up for another day dig? Now what would the best date be for everyone? Next Saturday or the one after? If we can get good team of guys again we should do realy well. Im ok for either of the next two Saturdays so i will leave it you guys to agree what one youd like okay- and when agreed let me know, i think thats easiest way guys. Look forward to reponses on that! Now Simon i may not be blonde or particularly good looking but if you bung me a tenner i will wear a bikini for you LOL!!!! Regards, Tim.
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