bsweeney

OK guys, which one of you knows this patch?

Any experts that can give input on this armband, is it genuine ? There is no label on it.

Here are better pics of this award bar, comments and info is welcome.

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I agree,Type 2.

All the best

Nesredep

Thanks Douglas... I have a few other pieces listed... take a look!

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I hope this help you.

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Nesredep

Thank you for your help on this but I wonder how do you establish that only 27 pieces have been identified? is there any written documentation on that.

Once again thanks for all our effort.

Sweeney,

So it is a Type II - no slot, three levers on the right side. I think yours was made in early 1942.

Great gun!

Douglas

Yes and thanks'

I can't see if it has a slot in the rear part of the grip. If so, it is a Type I VIS 35.

The very good quality of the finish, seems to indicate that it is a German assembled gun with Polish made parts. Very early production.

Douglas

I does not have the slot and the tooling under the finish is a little rough, finish is excellent though.

This is my Vis your input and opinions are welcome.

This piece is in excellent condition with fixed 50 meter sight, your opinions and input welcome.

These 2 P38's share a pretty interesting story, they are both in excellent condition and are serial numbered "22" units apart from one another. Two guns that probably sat 22 units apart from each other on the assembly line.

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besweeney

I would like to help you with your question,but my english is not that good.Most time I get help with writing my english,especially with long formulating sentences!

All the best

Nesredep

Do you have access to any documentation you can send me via email that verifies the rarity of the PPK.

Thanks for your time and effort.

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VERY RARE.Congrats.

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Nesredep

Thank you! can you tell me anything about other German guns I own.

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It is only reported 27 examples in the world! ( 1982 )

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Nesredep

So out of all procured only 27 are known or reported surviving>>>? WOW!

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I think your Pistol is Variation 2. Estimated procurement 24,500.Reported ca:27. Your Holster is a civillian.

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Nesredep

Could you please explain what you mean by "Reported ca:27.

Thanks'

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I think your holster is a sivilian Holster.

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Nesredep

I can tell this about the holster there is a stamp on the inside flap but I am unable to read it. The serial number is 334350 k

This is my PPK Police issue, It has the Eagle C and the Eagle N proof.

bsweeney,

Thanks for the photo of the markings. As Paul says, a very nice pistol and I am sure rare with that marking.

Regards,

Gordon

I would not say rare BUT certainly a NSDAP connection and that is what collectors are looking for.

bsweeney,

Nice PP. First time I remember seeing a pistol marked RFV. I have seen numerous bayonets marked RFV. Where is the RFV marking located?

Regards,

Gordon

Here is a pic!

I am looking for opinions on this medal bar as to value and such.

Thanks'

Here are photos of my PP Crown N RFV opinions and information is welcome.

I am looking for any information about my gun that anyone can offer, it is a 9mm parabellum and these pics will show you the msrkings something has been ground off of the slide you can see where in pic.

Please help! Here are pics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55449411@N00/2707239761/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55449411@N00/2707239769/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55449411@N00/2707239777/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55449411@N00/2707239781/

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Nice Pistol,have you som Astra holster?

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Nesredep

Not with this oiece.

Cheers!

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Have You some Holster to show?

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Nesredep

Not with this piece

Cheers'

The reverse picture is upside down !

Also, the Ko-sho badge is more common than the Sen-sho version since far more people ended up invalided out of the army as a result of illness and disease (even in the 1930's) than battle wounds. The enamel on these is very weak and you normally find it with hairline cracks.

I was actually married in the shrine in Kobe where Kusunoke Masashige is enshrined as a god so I suppose you could say he was an important participant in my wedding !

Nice badge.

Interesting facts thank you!

A second model wound badge, introduced in August of 1938, and known as the "Shoigunjinsho." The gilded badge is comprised of a 1/2" diameter medallion with the image of Kusunoke Masashige, a medieval Samurai and folk hero, to it, from behind which diagonally extend four spear points, 1 1/4" from point to point, each separated by a horizontal or vertical, red enameled Samurai shield. To the reverse is a vertical, hinged, doubled pin-back device and its catch. To the reverse of each of the spear points and the horizontal shields is embossed a kanji character, which together translate as "Military Wound Badge." A further two characters are embossed beneath the pin-back device, being the less common "Ko-sho"- establishing the badge as awarded for wounds from other reasons (as opposed to the more common "Sen-sho," awarded for wounds sustained in battle). All of the enamel work to the obverse is intact and still bright, and the gilding to the medallion appears to have been fully retained, although it has worn from the spear points and to the reverse.