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There is an interesting article in this months Britain at War magazine, written I believe by one of the contributors here.

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by: Rommel1942

Description: For sale is this very rare, 1933-pattern RKF Marine Jack flag. It is very large and in excellent condition with only minor mothing and a small, faded stain immediately next to the central cross (refer to pictures). This was brought back from Germany by a veteran and came directly from his estate. Stamped at the top are the markings, Reichskriegsflg. 1.5 x 2.5, followed by a very faded hand-written inscription, Alter Art. To the left of the RKF mark is the red ‘Eagle-M’ maker-mark with the spread wings, indicating (in conjucntion with the Alter Art) that this flag was likely used for historical display/ceremonial purposes and made in the early-war period. I have never seen another flag like this one for sale, especially with these particular markings. It has been reviewed and verified on WAF, and I am happy to provide any further pcitures or information upon request.
The veteran was said to have retrieved this flag from the Buchenwald Concentration camp — although this story is not verifiable, one of the few period-images of the flag being used is at the Bergen-Belsen Concentration camp upon its liberation. Thus, in my mind, it is indeed quite plausible that this flag originated from that camp.
As much as I would love to keep such a unique piece, it simply doesn’t fit my collecting interests.
Asking $950 usd ex. shipping and fees. The buyer is responsible for Paypal fees if the “gift” option is not used, as well as any import fees.
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Massacre in the Jesuit monastery on Rakowiecka Street in Warsaw was a German war crime the Waffen-SS committed on the second day of Warsaw Uprising on the 2nd of August 1944. About 40 Poles were murdered and their bodies burnt in a basement of the Jesuit monastery at 61 Rakowiecka Street. Among the victims there were 16 priests and monks of the Society of Jesus and a 10 year old boy.

Hi everyone, I would love to know something about the soldiers who owned these paybooks. Can a Japanese speaker help me out? Any help appreciated. Douglas

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I picked this one up about 3 years ago, another M16/17 SI shell, in the more common size 66. *It has the steel liner band with white leather pads. *All pillows are present and it also has the original factory string tie string. *The entire original chin strap is present, but before I acquired the helmet the strap broke at the connection point with the left bale. *The paint and liner aren’t as crisp as those in the size 62 I posted last week, but overall the helmet is in pretty good shape, and it does have the chinstrap. *Hope you like it. *Jim G.

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