More…

Hello, I cant read the man’s name and I would like his birthplace as well and any other information on these pages but I have a hard time even telling what the words are. *I am learning how to read German but again It is hard for me to tell what the words are on these documents

Thanks

John

Click to enlarge the picture

 

 

I just picked this one up recently. My bring-back Belgian Model 1935 rifle needed some company…:o

This is one of the Belgian Model 1916/24 bayonets that were captured in 1940 and pressed into German use. Like many other captured examples, this one was shortened to a more usable and relatively standard length. The Belgians shortened some of their own bayonets in the 1930’s, but this one appears to be shorter than those examples, and has had the tip formed into a more rounded shape. This is in contrast to the very tapered and pointy tips seen on either original or domestically shortened bayonets. The scabbard also appears to have been shortened and the end worked to taper it to accommodate the blade reduction of the bayonet. The blade length is approx. 282mm, which is almost identical to the mandated length for German modified Dutch carbine bayonets [SG 104(h)].

From what I’ve been able to gather, German numbers were applied to modified Belgian bayonets and scabbards. This one has matching numbers on the ricasso and the grip near the pommel, albeit very faintly in the latter location. One to three digit numbers were applied to the frog studs, but this one is off by one number. An armorer’s mix-up, perhaps? Other stamps and characters appear to be original Belgian.

The muzzle ring of the Belgian bayonets was a logistical problem as the two types used had two different exterior muzzle diameters. This was overcome on this example by removing the majority of the ring to accommodate any barrel profile of Belgian rifles then in use. I mounted this on my Belgian Model 1935 rifle and the fit is less than ideal. While the bayonet locks up well, most of the weight is out front and unsupported, so anything more functional than appearance at the end of the rifle would be a challenge.

Pat

Click to enlarge the picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

More…

More…

View full article…

There is a person claiming this SS Tab came from Andrew Mollo’s collection.
The only reason I bring this to the members attention as I know some of
you have been collecting a long time. And would know his items.
I think it would be very wrong to attach some ones names as such as
Andrew’s unless it was true. I will wait for your replies

Thank you Raymond

General SS Collar tab - Another Andrew Mollo piece obtained by Derek Chapman,? then me. Super rare ?M1? collar tab. Well marked with the appropriate cloth tag on the back. This piece shows little wear as most of Andrew Mollos? were quite good quality. This is an exceptionally rare piece. This is Officer grade with aluminium threading which is in excellent condition Issued to SS-Motor units. The number ?1? designated the area of operation. In this case ?SUD?. Because of the rarity and uniqueness it is priced appropriately.
PRICE REDUCED !

Click to enlarge the picture

 

 

Short before the end of 2015 i would like to share this cap,

I do know the former owner and the history of him during the war.

I bought this one from a good friend out of the Wood work, It came from the vet’s widow. In Attachement some Pictures.

Click to enlarge the picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More…

More…