This was found out of a house not long ago. Was just wanting to get some thoughts. Need some expert advise. Posting from cell phone sorry i tried on the photos

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Which branch of the military do the collars in the photo represent?

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Is it possible for inert ordnance to be shipped outside of Germany? I have found a decent ordnance website and i was just wanting to know the law around it . Thanks for any replies in advance

As to where its being shipped it says under my name

This was gifted to me by a friend of mine who is a helmet collector named Frank O. from Canada. When I told him I was putting together an "International WW2" helmet collection, he sent me this. Man. by Viceroy ? 1942 on liner, however I can find no markings on the shell. The net is two tone which I find interesting.

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Hi, I want to add to my collection a Wehrmacht sanitäter armband.

It seems that the issued military armbands should be numbered and ink stamped with the unit stamp.
But as I can’t find a correct marked one.

What do you think about this one? Numbered but not unit stamps.
Did you ever see one with these number stamp? The number stamp shows very little wear.

https://www.100-years-of-history.com…-nr-42690.html

Thanks!

Good evening forum

I thought I’d post where my EK passion all began. This was my very first medal purchase, made a few years ago when out looking around antique shops. My wife knew of my interest in the Iron Cross since childhood and she suggested buying it. It was the spark that started my collecting TR and Imperial medals and the reason I have now decided to concentrate my main focus on them.

It came with the ring also pictured, sadly I have no further details on it other than it was a Vet bring back. This I am not sure of but the price was right for the cross so the ring was free so to speak. The cross itself is not in the best condition and looks like a well worn piece, I also have replaced the ribbon myself to make it complete.

I’ve been attempting to identify the maker but sadly as yet I’ve been unable too. Could anyone help with the identification of the cross and with any info regarding the ring. I feel that the ring could be a home made one as there are no makers marks on it and again the condition is well worn.

Thank you, as always I am most grateful for any help given and I appreciate the time given to read my threads. Wilko:)

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Hello,

This is an offcier whose ranks confuse me:

Charakter als Kapitän zur See (11 Dec 1920);
Charakter als Konteradmiral (01 Jun 1940);
Kapitän zur See z.V. (07 Apr 1941)

Why was he promoted to Kapitän zur See z.V. and didn’t get the patent to Konteradmiral z.V.? Is it because earlier he was only a Charakter als Kapitän zur See?
If so, look at his photo below, he is clearly wearing and Admirals cap. So if the photo was taken after 07 April 1941 (when he was promoted to Kapitän zur See z.V.) does this mean he was still allowed to wear a Konteradmirals uniform even though he was promoted to Kapitän zur See z.V.?

As previously explained to me: "A charakterisierter Konteradmiral wears the Uniform of a Konteradmiral and is adressed as "Herr Admiral", but he is serving in the position of a Kapitän zur See and paid as such. Very often, officers received the Charakter of the next higher rank with their retirement as an appreciation of their services." But Erler was promoted to Charakter als Konteradmiral while placed at the disposal of the Kriegsmarine, not before retiring.

Could someone share any light on this particular case?

Many thanks.

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