-
Posts
1,219 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Blogs
Gallery
Events
Store
Posts posted by Hoss
-
-
Thanks for the background story Karel and the pics, how long have you had that gorgeous m18 cutout then that's the talk of the collecting community?
Eric
0 -
Chip
Unfortunately no after a quick look, I cannot even find an interior image of the m87 on the net so I'am left to speculate. The pack pictured is dated '89 judging by the thread and stitch the inside of the flap more familiar on the m95 may have been added later to replace the separate bag and restamped 1898. I doubt the early pre'95 packs had for example the accessible ammo pockets.
This bag may have just looped through the tent bag pack tabs, don't know.
0 -
Recent pick a cleaning rod for the maxim through the grip 'port'
Eric
0 -
Chip
Somers vol 3 pg 887. actually I think its the best book of the three.
Eric
0 -
Hoss to the rescue:
The B-stoff grenade was made of 2 sheet steel halves put together around a porcelain inner body. A paper filling in between damped the shocks during transport.
This smoke grenade was filled with a toxic fluid which reacted with air and produced a thick white cloud.
The fuze was the brass type as used on the 1913 kugelgrenade which ignited a black powder charge that shattered the body.
Diameter 100mm.0 -
Recent pick
According to refs. was initially part of the m1887 tornister held in place with a rod going through the rear loops. The introduction of the m95 saw them issued to cycle troops circa 1899.
This example includes the small five rear loops and has the flap 'tacked' to stop the contents presumably becoming lost, not an earth shattering find but cool, never owned one before.
Eric
0 -
An old cistern ballcock ?
0 -
Les
Thank you for the information.
Cheers
Eric
0 -
Thanks Gents only the price of these puppies hurts I like em but that's it for me.
Regards
Eric
0 -
Chris
Whats with the armbands?
0 -
Hello Stefan.
Yours is like the Rastatt TK .................. but cut out from the oval.
A rare officer item!
Welcome to the original FW-TK club !!
Stefan
Thank you for showing those items very interesting the badge is gorgeous.
Eric
0 -
Ok mario andretti, Let me see your Dampfkesselüberwachungsverein Führerschein and insurance/ registration...."Certianlly officer, nice day isn't it?"
Hey eeeerr Chip, your Dampfkesselüberwachungsverein Führerschein has expired! "Blast! Its the wife's fault for not reminding me"
Sorry Prussian I've the giggles......
0 -
I love these tunics Chip not long ago a sister to your board sold at auction I kept the photos.
Eric
0 -
Hi Gents
Very happy I managed to acquire another glass canteen this one is nicely marked.
Eric
0 -
Probably the most rare piece in my collection a field made helm cover.
Regards
Eric
0 -
Maybe not rare but certainly scarce a m87 Kochgeschirr by Berg date '07 with detachable handle the other example has a steel fryer lid unfortunately missing the separate handle.
Together with probably still my favourite a '15 dated kit by Bing, note the zinc interior and the bale stop. I've been trying to find out what date the German Army first started using the spork and would appreciate any help or posted information.
Eric
0 -
who is the friend? I want one!
0 -
Real nice Karel
My mate has to make do with a reproduction mag slide for example.
Think most of my gear is common as muck I'll have another look around.
Eric
0 -
What do you collect now?
Imperial
My collecting went from a kid, TR, Imperial, TR, Imperial to a little TR now complete German Imperial lol! Third Reich gives me a headache but still love it only thing I have now is a '39 spork! pathetic eh!
Eric
0 -
Nice set love the tag
Eric
0 -
Maybe they are.... Irish Unicorn Army !
0 -
Its a little belter Karel but we are wise to you mate! Whenever I've seen one of those they've never been for sale I'd love one the condition of yours is outstanding.
Eric
0 -
Do you have any to post? I would love to see them!
Sorry Paul I do not gave up TR collecting years ago I may get the itch again someday.
Regards
Eric
0 -
Paul
Thats a lovely helmet and 42's are so visually dramatic imo, my favourite TR helms too.
Eric
0
Stahlhelme
in Germany: Imperial Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Personal Equipment
Posted
My first helm of latest round of collecting a m16 size64 camo from Eisenhüttenwerke Thale A.G unfortunately no liner just a shell, I tried my best to capture the true in hand colours.
Eric