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Anton Wingen - Partial Rohm
sdp replied to sdp's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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Anton Wingen - Partial Rohm
sdp replied to sdp's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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Anton Wingen - Partial Rohm
sdp replied to sdp's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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SA marine
sdp replied to dennisf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
My Eickhorn was around the $800.00 mark and I managed to pick up the G. Felix for about $400.00, (it has a broken tip though). -
SA marine
sdp replied to dennisf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
I found some info on Marine SA's from Fisher... "Apart from the naval daggers for the Kriegsmarine, the only marine dagger was the marine dagger of the NSKK. This was issued to units of the NSKK, which formed the Pwer Boat Standarte / Kraftbootstandarte. The members of the unit wore navy blue uniforms, and their daggers were colour coordinated to match the uniform. The SA standard pattern dagger was issued with either brown or black grips, black scabbard and appropriately for marine use, brass coloured crossguards and scabbard fittings. In the first large production of SA daggers, the marine unit and the transportation unit received the standard SA dagger. At a later stage , probably when the later chained NSKK dagger was introduced, the transportation unit SA daggers were modified by having the scabbard painted black. There are NSKK daggers with crossguard regional group area codes of the first large issue of SA daggers in 1934/35, however, there are no anodized scabbards but only those that have been painted. The marine unit dagger was then possibly also changed. -
SS Oslo Flag
sdp replied to sdp's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Agreed! With the first lot of photos I received, I put it down to lighting etc. I was concerned when I received the second lot of pictures, with the more close up shots, as the runes do look very white. The Seller did say that it is well worn, despite what the pictures make it look like. I will post "proper" pictures of it when I receive it. Cheers! -
SS Oslo Flag
sdp replied to sdp's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Thanks Bob... The flag was on eBay, hence the 3 day inspection period which is 3 days more than what your average Seller would give, it wasn't from a Dealer. They had 85 feedbacks, 100% positive. I have owned an original SS flag before, (see attached) but it was such a long time ago, I'm doing a lot from memory. I have now bought the flag as I manage to purchase it at a price that I can easily get my money back on, even if it does in fact turn out to be a repro or fantasy flag. Cheers, Scott -
SS Oslo Flag
sdp replied to sdp's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Anyone... comments? It turns out that there's a 3 day inspection period, which is always a good sign... -
SS Oslo Flag
sdp replied to sdp's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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SS Oslo Flag
sdp replied to sdp's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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SS Oslo Flag
sdp replied to sdp's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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SS Oslo Flag
sdp replied to sdp's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
I have since found out that the flag has been black light tested and nothing shows through. Also, the material feels like "cotton or something similar". Does this help to form any opinions? -
SA marine
sdp replied to dennisf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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SA marine
sdp replied to dennisf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
The brown scabbard one is made by G. Felix. The black scabbard one appears to be a ground Rohm and I think, after showing to others, that it's an Eickhorn, as most of the makers mark is gone... (see picture). Despite what Fisher says, there is no sign of any staining to either grip. It's definitely all original and unmessed with but to be fair, he only saw photos and didn't have a hands on opinion. -
SA marine
sdp replied to dennisf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Here's another photo showing the 2 grips together... note how dark they are. Much like an F Herder but unfortunately I don't own one of those to show a comparison. -
SA marine
sdp replied to dennisf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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SA marine
sdp replied to dennisf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Then, a couple of years later I buy this. It has the same gau mark and is also unit marked. The scabbard is brown, (as you can see) but this wasn't purchased as a Marine SA... -
SA marine
sdp replied to dennisf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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SA marine
sdp replied to dennisf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
I bought this as a Marine SA but it has a black scabbard, so it should be an NSKK... right? I sent photos to Fisher and he said somebody has just stained the grip darker and that it wasn't a Marine SA. However, the gau mark is Nm, which is on the coast. Who knows what it is then? -
German daggers
sdp replied to Bob Rodgers's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Bob... I'm an addict when it comes to these daggers. I look everywhere and anywhere, pretty well everyday and a few times a day, (I think I have a problem), I have to say I've seen quite a few of these in the last year. What I can also say is that I haven't seen any in that condition and none remotely even close to it... I find that the McSarr list is a good guide but it is Mike's opinion from the information that he gathered at the time. I believe he is working on it right now to update it? I also find the Fisher quick reference guide a useful source. Cheers, Scott -
German daggers
sdp replied to Bob Rodgers's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Bob... that Knecht I too have never seen a complete one either and to have it with such a rare maker I have to say that I do prefer the earlier daggers but your RZM looks stone cold mint! Is there any lifting to the plating at all or is it really as good as the pictures suggest? The rest of your daggers are absolutely stunning... to say the least. Love thar Klaas... -
German daggers
sdp replied to Bob Rodgers's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Hi Bob... what is the maker? Cheers, Scott -
German daggers
sdp replied to Bob Rodgers's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Hi Dan, as far as the daggers go, I'm really only interested in SA, NSKK and SS. I don't mind the 1st Luft's, RLB and RAD but my primary focuss is the former. I do love SS swords, although I have never owned one to date. I don't know what it is that draws me so much to these particulars daggers, I assume it's the craftsmanship. There is an awful lot of dishonest people out there and there is definitely some dark connotations that go with collecting TR daggers. I like the fact that I can dodge the dishonest sellers and can spot fakes, it makes me feel that I am becoming more experienced in the field and it just confirms things where once I would doubt myself. As far as the dark connotations go, yes I admit that I don't freely and openly tell non collectors about my hobby but the ones that I do tell know me as a person and know that I place no value whatsoever into the political side of things. I remember reading on another forum that a guy said, "just because I have the equipment of a male, does that make me a rapist" Same thing with collecting TR daggers, it doesn't make me a Nazi. Only ignorant people see it differently. Can't say I've really seen much of the Soviet daggers, so not sure if I can be swayed into that area... On the occassions where I have some spare cash to buy daggers, I'm straight off to the German ones. The black ones I love the most, no red as yet. Before I did start collecting daggers, I used to collect flags and you can already guess it... SS. The thing I found here though, was that these are so expensive and very few and far between. I sold my last SS flag a few years ago to enhance my dagger collection and to pay off a few debts. I haven't been around long enough like some of my fellow collectors, to have accumulated enough wealth to keep buying such expensive items. I look forward to being a member here and seeing other enthusiasts collections. Cheers, Scott P.S. - Nearly forgot to mention, I also love the Railroad Eagles but unfortunately don't own one, (yet).