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Some old clippings from the 1977 Air Force news paper News, about the RAAF Neptune’s retirement from service at that time,
hope they are of interest….

Cheers

Bob

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Hi Guys,

A new addition to my collection is this nice RAD aluminum buckle by G. BREMMER 1937 MARKNEUKIRCHEN. Thank to Gwar for vetting this one! cool militaria

The Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD, "Reich Labor Service") was a major organization established by Nazi Germany as an agency to help mitigate the effects of unemployment on German economy, militarize the workforce and indoctrinate it with Nazi ideology. It was the official state labor service, divided into separate sections for men and women.
From June 1935 onwards, men aged between 18 and 25 had to serve six months before their military service. During World War II compulsory service also included young women and the RAD developed to an auxiliary formation which provided support for the Wehrmacht armed forces. (Wiki)

A little history of G. Brehmer:
The company of Gustav Brehmer was founded in 1871 in the town of Markneukirchen
in Saxony and became one of the premier manufacturers of war badges during the Third
Reich. Interestingly, Karl Wurster, owner of another major war badge manufacturer
during the Third Reich began his career working for Brehmer until he eventually opened
his own factory some 100 meters from Brehmer after leaving in 1912. The craftsmen at
Brehmer produced some of the highest quality badges for the Luftwaffe and Heer
including the numbered Panzer Assault Badge (PAB) and numbered General Assault
Badge (GAB), but was perhaps most well-known for their stunning Luftwaffe Flak
Badges. Until recently it was not known that Brehmer also produced a Heeres-Flak
Badge for the German Army. (Garlasko)

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not rare at all but it is my first artillery visor cap. I do like the otto dittman logo a lot so when I saw this one for sale I immediately decided to adopt it. Should have looked better , the inside fell apart at some point and was restored by a previous owner. Got it for 300 euro shipment included, maybe overprised for a touched cap. But i’m glad I have it anyway, could be wrong but not so many Olympia caps out there. I just have some doubts about the eagle, I don’t know why exactly but something seems wrong… Everything about it screems ‘repro’ to me but I can’t explain why. The wreath looks fine but is a bit movable and the red piece of wool is also different then all the other ones I’ve seen so far… Maybe I’m questioning things too much but I believe that is not a bad habbit these days with the ever growing collection market. Please take a look at the pictures, Guess this will be a pretty easy schirmmutze for all the experienced collectors overhere. All feedback will be very much appreciated!

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Hello! I needed help authenticating this cuff title. I am in the market for a new piece and I stumbled across this for sale! All help is very appreciated cool militaria

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Hello,

I hope you can PLEASE help a collecting brother out! It will take 3-5 minutes. I have an enormous favor to ask anyone who has a computer and access to the internet. Last week my collection website was rerouted via google & 130+ users have been piggy backing on my site like "leeches" as users for a months. I have been digging deep into SEO knowledge, talking to my hosting source and debugging and removing leeches. In some cases I have spent late evenings remaking submissions to negate the leeches who have attached to my site. No viruses or danger of losing anything…Just a cleansing and removing junk on the bunk.

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The favor:

1) Go to my website at this link: Collection
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3) Pick one item under each of the 9 categories and click on it.
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Thanks so much in advance for your help and consideration!

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As A follow on to my previous thread covering langets entitled Eagles of the Reich, I have decided to try a follow on thread for both Imperial and Third Reich sword and sabre langets which do not include the Eagle and Swastika motif. The first thread has scored in advance of four thousand hits which tells me that as a reference, it seems to be working. Hopefully the follow up thread will also prove useful. The langets to be covered will include Cavalry (Crossed Sabres), Artillery (Crossed Cannon), Lancer (Crossed Sabres and Lances), None Attributed (Foliage etc.) and any other langets which fall outside the remit of the first thread.

A fairly consistent error among some collectors is that if an officer’s sword has a motif on the langet other than that of the Third Reich, an Eagle and Swastika, then it must be an Imperial sword. This is not necessarily correct as can be seen in both manufacturer’s literature and in books written by the likes of John Angolia etc. When presented with a sword, my first point of observation is the langet, ergo an Eagle and Swastika equates to Third Reich. In order to date other langet patterns/swords, I then view trade marks and logos, some of which can be dated fairly accurately such as Carl Eickhorn and WKC etc. If these two options fail I examine the overall design, weight and dimensions of the sword and scabbard.

In general terms, Imperial swords tend to have larger hilts and langets with broader blades and are therefore often heavier than later swords. Also, I have only witnessed jawless lion head pommels and fixed ring scabbard suspenders on Imperial swords. At this point I would state that these criterion are only my method of identification and may not be accurate.

A further point worth noting is that blade etching, whilst common on Imperial swords, is quite rare on Third Reich items. Also, it was not uncommon for Imperial swords to be carried over into both the Wiemar and post 1933 periods. A reasonable example being swords with guards stars and Imperial Cyphers removed from their grips and langets following the abdication of the Kaiser post World War One and the formation of the "new" army. A second example in my own collection is a large and heavy sabre with Imperial regimental etching on the blade obverse and crossed sabres on the langet which equates to Imperial? Turn the sword over and the reverse etching includes a pair of Wehrmacht style Eagles and Swastikas??? My assumption being either a sword carried forward by its original owner or awarded to its later owner by an ex Imperial officer, perhaps his father??

When I start listing these langets, I will state the period to which I believe the sword belongs either pre 1918 or post 1918. Further, I would welcome any logical opinions either favorable or otherwise and any evidence that anyone can contribute in order to try my utmost to present factual opinions. Please feel free to air any opinions on this thread!!!!!!!!!

With thanks, regards and best wishes Michael Ryan.