Robin Lumsden

Here's a group currently up for sale.

The buyer will live to regret it, methinks. :speechless:

This is the type of skull he has put on his ribbon...............

By the way, Stefan.

Did you see Weitze had a Jungwolf badge on his site this week?

I missed it! :banger:

A smaller skull on a Interimspange. But for what kind of medal? Eiserne Division?

Yes.............

Baltic veteran.

First three ribbons = Randow/Awaloff, Baltic Cross, Iron Division.

The photo is dated 1921, which would fit with these medals.

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Here's a better picture of the lid, Mervyn.

The Hagall-rune was regarded as the most powerful of the runes (all the others derived from it) and it often appeared on wedding accoutrements.

Thankyou for showing the other views - the pistol fits in beautifully. I asked about the box - which is nicely made. Would it have been a presentation gift with the book inside ? With your turret you could defend the front door with the pistol.....

Hello Mervyn.

The box is generally known as a 'Mein Kampf' box because it is believed that it was used at SS wedding ceremonies to contain the copy of MK which was given to every married couple. The runic symbols on the box and its size all point to this use. The box would have been retained by the SS unit for use time and time again at these ceremonies............the couple did not take the box away.

Other collectors have their own theories about these boxes, though.

There has been no hard documentary evidence on their use, to date.

They are rare.............around 40 or so are known to exist worldwide.

Needless to say, they have been faked, but the copies pale into insignificance when compared with the real ones.

A superb piece Robin. Bravo.

An object of art!

Does this perhaps mean you are drifting towards Napoleonics?

Better view............

No Napoleonics. Only histrionics. :cheers:

.........your alcove with the German officers' items is nicely under-stated.

Better view..........

your alcove .......

The alcove is the interior of this turret....................

Robin - looks very elegant on the table. I like the look of this room - your alcove with the German officers' items is nicely under-stated. Please do a top of the box on the table - looks to be an interesting mix of wood and stone ?

The box is a 'Mein Kampf' SS box, Mervyn...........

No serial number, so couldn't trace it.

However, here it is in its new home...............

Still think it's something to do with The Teutonic Order.

See here.............

http://www.dr-bernhard-peter.de/Heraldik/deu-ord-1.htm

Also, a shield with (variant) golden wolf hooks.

PS - The card was posted from a place near LINZ, Austria.

I don't suppose it's a reference to THE 'Uncle Adolf'. :speechless:

Enjoy this dentist skull photo!

Classic photo!!

Heil totenkopf!!

Front..............

Anyone read German shorthand?

All I can see on this is a reference to 'Uncle Adolf' !!!!! :cheers:

I'll try to trace the original owner from the serial number, here................

http://www.armsresearch.co.uk/Wilkinson%20Firearms/Wilkinson%20Firearms.html

Robin - I like the plastic display stand - would you have an address for the suppliers ?

Here you go, Mervyn...........

http://www.just-in-case.biz/

Mervyn and Chris.

Thanks to you both.

Your comments are much appreciated.

This is a new field for me............probably my one and only flintlock, so it's nice to know that it's a decent one. The price was pretty good, too.

I'll display it on one of these stands..............

That's an odd one.

Looks 'Teutonic'/East Prussian.

Never seen another in 40 years.

Thanks Brian.

Your comments are very welcome.

I've ordered a copy of this old book so that I can learn about what I've just bought. It's usually the other way round. :whistle:

Any comments from those of you who know more about flintlocks than I do (that will be ALL of you !!!) will be welcome. :cheers:

I like to think that it could have been carried at a place like this........... :rolleyes:

Captive rammer and old repair.............

Proof marks...........