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Hello gents, I just picked up this Ordensburgen cuff title this morning and thought I would put it up for opinions as this is my first cuff title and I am not an expert on this item. From what I have researched so far it appears to have correct stitching and materials. I think it is made of rayon and the stitching appears and feels metallic, or at least a very firm thread type. It is 415 mm (about 14 1/2 inches) long and comes with a guarantee of authenticity. This is a unique cuff title from what can closest be described as "nazi college", as the Ordensburgen (Order Castles) were NSDAP indoctrination schools for older HJ members or members that had recently finished the program. The teachings of the young adults in National Socialistic ideology actually took place in real castles, to emphasise the grandeur of the German people and its history, which were main subjects in the Ordensburgen program. I would appreciate any comments on its originality and if anyone has any other info or items from the Ordensburgen please post them here. Cheers and thanks for any help, Pat

and the back of the matching (I am pretty sure) RS IAB in silver, united with it's little buddy Any help on ID'ing it as a match or any other comments are great! Cheers, Pat

Thanks Greg! Here is my new acquistion to go with the stickpin, a zinc RS IAB. It appears to be a perfect match. Now I just need the case to complete the set! Cheers. Pat

and the reverse of the RS IAB, with the magnetic pin and catch. The front has a bit of the zinc rust just like the zincer tinnies, but I think most zincers have this. Any opinions are welcome Cheers, Pat

Hello all, Just got this beauty in the mail to match my IAB stickpin in the "Vienna" style, a R.S. silver IAB in zinc. Most of the finish is gone but it is not bad for a zincer, and it matches the on-card stickpin perfectly (I will post the pics on that thread as well). The hinge and pin are magnetic (and a little rusty ) and I am sure its a good one as the seller was a respected member of this forum. It is so nice to have a community I can trust now in my purchases after buying all those fake badges early on. Please leave your comments and thanks for looking! Cheers, Pat

Great stuff Larry! It's nice to see such a collection of various Canadian militaria from all eras, with excellent historical information added in with the items, very informative. The histories of individual Canadian regiments are fascinating, and one of my favourite things to read about (although I stick mainly with the ww2 era). Keep the good Canadian stuff coming! Later, Pat

Hi Mike, Good sleuthing! Can you PM me the link? I would like to see it for sure. That is very cool if it is a Spanish cap from the Franco era. Thanks again, Pat

Hmm, I will try to decipher the writing here, and maybe someone can figure it out. It may also be an Italian cap made by a German supplier,as some words look Italian and German. Here it goes: 1st Box of info: Crown, followed by"E.C.I.VESTUART? Unden 1??? (a date, but barely legible, looks like 1939 or 1930) Taller 11 M 5 E ? TALLA 1" The 2nd box I can't make out anything except for "22 1 55" which could be a date, but just a guess. There is also a stamp of a "J" with a box around it. Now hopefully someone with good detective skills can decipher this cryptic writing. Cheers, Pat

Here is Tannis' favourite item from her CWAC collection, an original cap from Buffalo Cap Company, Ltd in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This is a late issue Canadian Women's Army Corps cap from 1952, just before it disbanded and women were brought into the regular army. Hope you enjoy these fine pieces of women's military history. Cheers, Pat

Next up we have the shoulder letters, a couple cap badges, and another button. A nice little lot of insignia from the CWAC. Cheers, Pat

Hello All, I just thought it was about time to have a thread showing the militaria of the honorable women who served Canada in world war two. The Canadian Women's Army Corps started in ww2 and became the pioneers and heroes for the numerous women in the fighting forces today. Often the efforts of our grandmothers and mothers and sisters go unheralded in history (especially military history), but after talking to a few vets of the CWAC you really respect them even more. My girlfriend has a few CWAC items and I will post them here, and please post your stuff on the CWAC or any other female military group from the Commonwealth (except nurses, that is a subject for a whole other thread!). First up are a couple collar badges and buttons (she has a few more buried somewhere, the large buttons and small buttons, a complete set). Enjoy the pics and please leave your comments! Cheers, Pat

For Dan and Paul and everyone who hates to see medals without ribbons, here are the new scans with the replacement ribbon. Much sharper display and it will do nicely until I find a nice original ribbon to add to it. Thanks for looking, Pat

and here is the inside, with very faint markings on size etc. I think the language is Danish, but I could be wrong as I don't know the differences in Nordic languages. Any help is great! Cheers, Pat

Hello there, I have had this nice wool field cap for a couple years and I have always assumed it to be Danish (from the crown logo on the inside, which is barely visible but I think I have correctly ID'd it as the Danish crown) and probably from the 20's-40's. I believe the red tassel is a Danish item and for officers. I really do not know the details of this one and any help is appreciated. Cheers, Pat

Last for this item, a close up of the box, very nice little set! Pat

Some closer pics of the lenses and goggles...

Hello again, no info on the Vietnam jacket yet, but I finally got some pictures of a few items I have had for a while. First up is the aforementioned US Polaroid-made M-1944 N2 goggle set. This ww2 set is absolutely complete with the three lenses (red, clear, tinted), two cleaning cloths, box, instructions and original lens packing paper. I used to ride dirt bikes (until I moved down south) so needless to say I love these goggles! The style hasn;t really changed much. If anyone has anymore information on this item (when and where used? what type of units? Motorcycle units?) please leave some, and feel free to leave any comments on any of the items posted. Cheers, Pat

and the reverse... I believe this copy was made in the 60's or 70's. Any other opinions out there? Cheers, Pat

Hello there, The metal on the first posted disc is similar to the material of my fake Gestapo tags, with some rough finish and bubbling as well like the first post. Rosenbergs examples are much sharper and made of a much higher quality metal than my repro Gestapo tags or the Kripo tag shown earlier. Unless this tag was made differently then I would have to lean towards copy, but that is my pretty inexperienced opinion based on my own items that have turned out to be copies in my collection. Here is some pics of my repro Gestapo tags for comparison. Cheers, Pat

A belated thanks for the ribbon Dan I will have to rescan it and post some new pics soon. I had always wanted one of these medals and when one popped up for a great deal no less, I had to pounce! I am glad it is a good one! Cheers, Pat

Hi Dan, Some very nice cased medals you have there. As for value I don't really know the value of the cased examples, so someone with a little more experience will have to let you know. I just thought I would show my Czech medal that used to have the Prague castle bar, but it has been removed You can see where it was attached on the ribbon. Maybe someday I can reunite them. CHeers, Pat

Thanks for the PM Gary, I have bought off that site in the past and he always has lots of great stuff! The Mine Rescue medal is definitely a great unique item. Now just have to save up...Sigh...where's the lottery when you need it! Cheers, Pat

and the back with the L/58 marked Rudolf Souval. Cheers, Pat

That is quite the minty example Ricardo, I have noticed most of your pieces fall into the EXTREMELY good condition category. Here is my Souval, in not so minty condition but I love it! Thanks again to Laurence Strong for the great KVK1 combatants.

I would have to agree Don, the eastern front earned EK's have always had a little more to it for me,a nd with the Ostmedaille it is the perfect combo, I will have to find myself one! Cheers Pat