Here’s another ‘time machine snatch’ Nicest T-99 I’ve seen yet. All matching numbers

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Hello!

This evening (EDT) I’d like to share with you one of this week’s finds. This trench art letter opener came out of the same garage as the Luftshutz helmet in my previous forum post. However I feel this piece predates the helmet by some time. I understand trench art letter openers are quite common however I am unfamiliar with the the markings on this shell and would appreciate any insight as to its age and origins!

Thank you!

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Hello and Greetings from the American Midwest!

This evening (EDT) I’d like to share my best find of this week thus far, a repainted Luftshutz steel helmet. I picked this up at a local Estate Sale Company’s sale this afternoon. This location has been the site of several previous sales as the house was packed to the brim. In the past it has produced a broken HJ knife and scabbard (I did not purchase), WW2 French Helmet (I did purchase) and several American Garrison Caps (I did not purchase). I had pulled the afore mentioned French Helmet from a garage on the property which has been refilled with items from the homes basement with each sale. This helmet was hanging on a wall and found its way into my hands very quickly!

This helmet is numbered, however I only possess a broad and general knowledge of Third Reich Militaria and would appreciate any insight into the meaning of these numbers and your opinions on whether I should have a go at removing the green paint which I presume might have been applied by the children of the veteran who brought it home. Thank you!

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Greetings.
I hope I am not drawing from the well of your generosity once too often here. However I hope these pictures may bring some interesting and healthy discussion.
I’m aware that the coloured cuff titles "should" have been phased out around 1937. I’m wondering how long the Reserve cuff titles may have persisted.
This tunic has several conflicting features (1940 buttons)… and some or all of the insignia might night be original to the tunic, which looks real to me?
I would appreciate any of your considerations and input, knowing that certainty is going to be elusive.
I am looking at an "entry-level" tunic and am considering 2 on the Weitze website and can post more photos if any feature needs closer scrutiny.
Thanks, in advance for your time and assistance.
Regards, Paul

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Guys
Quick question, how does this look ?

Cheers

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I looked many years for this. Early T-38s are very common but not in this condition

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