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Don`t quote me but I may have solved the mystery as to what this is........I think it maybe a canteen token. http://www.epicmilitaria.com/product.php/4...s-canteen-token

Very possible, i`m sure you`ll all agree there is an aweful lot of `dodgey` nazi stuff on the market...

A mysterious golden pot discovered in a Bavarian lake in 2001 has been the focus of interest for archaeologists, art dealers -- and now the German and Swiss police. Its convoluted history involves Nazi cults, treasure hunters and modern-day profiteers. http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiege...,478958,00.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_gold

Hi Guys, Anyone tell me what this badge was awarded for? Its not a collar badge, it appears to be worn on the arm?

New one on me as well!!! Anyone out there shine some light on this for us?

Cheers guys, I thought this might be the case. I like to think I`m well read up on the whole NAZI loot story, which is why I was curious when I spotted these on ebay, as I`d never heard of it before, I mean why would they want to stamp notes anyway? Maybe if they`d seized them from a camp or something, but if they were genuine I`m sure there`d be loads of info/reports about them, and why Reichsmarks, and not other currency from the occupied countries. Yeh, I think we can put this one to bed, as nonsense.

Hi Guys, Can anyone shine any light on these for me, I saw them on ebay, there seems to be no shortage of them..

Bought my first Mauser today, a 1940 example. If only it could speak.

Good question, I`ve not come across any yet!!

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a British soldier in Iraq today, 26 March 2008. The soldier died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained during a firefight in the early hours of this morning. The soldier's family have been informed, and have asked for privacy from the media as they come to terms with their loss. The MOD will not be providing any further updates in line with the wishes of the family, who are in our thoughts at this difficult time. British soldier killed in Iraq A BRITISH soldier was shot and killed in Iraq today, the Ministry of Defence said. The soldier died in a firefight in the early hours of this morning, a spokesman said. It brings the total number of British military casualties in Iraq since hostilities began in March 2003 to 176. The family have asked that no further information about the soldier be released, the MoD said. The MoD spokesman said: "It is with deep regret that the MoD must announce the death of a British soldier in Iraq. "The soldier died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained during a firefight in the early hours of Wednesday March 26 2008. "The soldier's family have been informed, and have asked for privacy from the media as they come to terms with their loss. "The MoD will not be providing any further updates in line with the wishes of the family, who are in our thoughts at this difficult time." There was no indication of where the incident took place. UK soldier killed in Iraq firefight A soldier has been killed in a firefight in Iraq A British soldier has been shot and killed in Iraq. The soldier died in a firefight in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. It is understood the soldier was not killed in Basra, the main base of British operations. Sources said he died in Baghdad. His next of kin have been informed and have asked for their privacy to be respected. The death brings the total number of British military casualties in Iraq since hostilities began in March 2003 to 176. The family have asked that no further information about the soldier be released. Officially, British soldiers are not involved in combat operations in Iraq. In December British forces withdrew to an airbase outside Basra, which they had patrolled for nearly five years. But in recent days US and Iraqi forces have been engaged in fierce fighting against Shiite militia both in Baghdad and Basra. The Ministry of Defence refused to comment on whether special forces troops were engaged in these operations. The attacks have left 15 dead in Baghdad's main Shiite district of Sadr City in recent days. Nationwide, some 300 people have been wounded, 200 of them in Basra.

Cheers Dave

Can anyone tell me what the diestamps all mean?

This site just about covers everything!!! http://mauser98k.internetdsl.pl/indexen.html

Dates, Makers, and Codes : In 1934 only two manufacturers where assigned to produce the K98k. These were the Mauser plant at Obendorf, and the firm of J.P. Sauer & Sohn at Suhl. Mauser, Obendorf was the only manufacturer to produce the K98 from 1934-1945. Each year later, other makers were added to produce the K98k, while some makers where dropped due to production demands or interests in producing other weapons, such as machine guns, machine pistols, or other small arms that were needed. By 1943 there were at least 7 factories that were producers of the rifle. Each makers code, dates, and proof markings for each year are listed below. 1934: Mauser, Obendorf- S/42K J.P Sauer, Suhl- S/147K 1935: Mauser, Obendorf- S/42G J.P Sauer- S/147G ERMA- S/27G Mauser, Borsigwalde- S/243G 1936: Mauser, Obendorf- S/42 above date 1936 J. P. Sauer- S/147 above date 1936 ERMA- S/27 above date 1936 Mauser, Bosigwalde- S/243 above date 1936 Berlin-Lubecker- S/237 above date 1936 1937: Mauser, Obendorf- S/42, 1937 J. P. Sauer- S/147, 1937 ERMA- S/27, 1937 Mauser, Borsigwalde- S/243, 1937 Berlin-Lubecker- S/237, 1937 Berlin-Suhler-Waffen (BSW)- BSW, date 1937 1938: Mauser, Obendorf- S/42 1938, and also "42" 1938 J. P. Sauer- S/147 1938, and also "147" 1938 ERMA- S/27, 1938, and also "27" 1938 Mauser, Borsigwalde- S/243 1938, and also "243" 1938 Berlin-Lubecker- S/237 1938, and also "237" 1938 BSW- BSW 1938 1939: Mauser, Obendorf- "42" 1939 J. P. Sauer- "147" 1939 and also no date or code! ERMA- "27" 1939 Mauser, Borsigwalde- "243" 1939 Berlin-Lubecker- "237" 1939 BSW- BSW 1939, and also combined with Gustloffwerke for "337" 1939 Steyr- Daimler, Steyr- "660" 1939 1940: Mauser, Obendorf- "42" 1940 J. P. Sauer- "147" 1940 ERMA- "27" 1940, and also "ax" 1940 Mauser, Borsigwalde- "243" 1940 Berlin-Lubecker- "237" 1940, and also "duv" 40 date. Gustloffwerke- "337" 1940 Steyr- "660" 1940, and also "bnz" 40 date. 1941: Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 41. J. P. Sauer- "ce" 41 ERMA- "ax" 41 Mauser, Borsigwalde- "ar" 41 Berlin-Lubecker- "duv" 41 Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 41 Steyr- "bnz" 41 1942: Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 42 J.P. Sauer- "ce" 42 Mauser, Borsigwalde- "ar" 42 Berlin-Lubecker- "duv" 42 Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 42 Steyr- "bnz" 42 Waffen Werke Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 42 1943: Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 43 J. P. Sauer- "ce" 43 Mauser, Borsigwalde- "ar" 43 Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 43 Steyr- "bnz" 43 Waffen Werke Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 43 Waffen Werke Brunn, Brunn- "dot" 43 1944: Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 44 J. P. Sauer- "ce" 44 Mauser, Borsigwalde- "ar" 44 Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 4 Steyr- "bnz" 44 or "bnz" 4 * Waffen Werke, Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 44 * Waffen Werke, Brunn, Brunn- "dot" 1944 * 1945: Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 45 * /** Mauser, Obendorf- "svw" 45 */ ** Mauser, Obendorf- "svw" MB ** Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 45 * Steyr- "bnz" 45 * Waffen Werke Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 45 * Waffen Werke Brunn, Brunn- "swp" 45 * *- Later (higher) serial numbers were issued as Kriegsmodells. **- Kriegsmodells had rough unfinished stocks and no butt plate. Some years may have dual maker codes and/or dual dates marked on receiver

http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/uniforms_f...8k/k98index.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karabiner_98k

Hi guys, I`ve been doing a little research into the markings on K98`s and thought it might be of interest to some & or a reference point... Code Manufacturer Production Years Available S/42 Mauser-Oberndorf 1936,1937 42 Mauser-Oberndorf 1938,1939, 1940 byf Mauser-Oberndorf 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 S/243 Mauser-Berlin 1936, 1937 243 Mauser-Berlin 1938, 1939, 1940 ar Mauser-Berlin 1941, 1942, 1943 S/237 Berlin-Luebecker 1938 237 Berlin-Luebecker 1938, 1939, 1940 duv Berlin-Luebecker 1941, 1942 337 Gustloff Werke 1940 bcd Gustloff Werke 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 Code Manufacturer Production Years Available 660 Steyr, Austria 1940 bnz Steyr, Austria 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 S/147 J.P. Sauer & Sohn 1936, 1937 147 J.P. Sauer & Sohn 1938, 1939, 1940 ce J.P. Sauer & Sohn 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 dot Brno, Czechoslovakia 1943, 1944 S/27 ERMA 1936, 1937 27 ERMA 1938, 1939, 1940 ax Feinmechanishe Erfurt 1940, 1941 dou Waffenwerke Bruenn 1942, 1943, 1944 bsw Berlin-Suhler-Waffen 1937, 1938, 1939

Cheers Nes, I`ve been offered a few for ?240 each, so I think thats roughly the same as you guys pay over there.

Hi Guys, I`m toying with the idea of buying a K98, but before I part with my hard earned cash, I was hoping that any expert collectors out there could offer me some tips/advice, also how much should I look at paying? Gordon.

Cheers Taz. A sort of German, Dunkirk then?

Hi Guys, I`m trying to find out a bit more about what went on, on Hel Peninsula, particuarly during the German retreat. There seems to be scant information on the net (or I`m looking in the wrong place), to that end can some point me in the right direction, or supply me with a bit more info? Gordon.

With gold currently at an all time high $1000 an ounce, you should snap these up!!! They go for a few hundred quid each on ebay!!!!!!

Have you seen this on Ebay... BRITISH FREE CORPS YEOMEN OF VALHALLA Item number: 380003767286 Buy now at ?99.00!!!!!!!!!!!! Is this book so hard to come by? I`ve just read the book Jackals of the Reich, if you haven`t read it don`t bother its utter rubbish!!!

Nazi 3rd Reich Mint Marks The 3rd Reich had a number of mints (coin factories). Each mint location had its own identifiable letter. It is therefore possible to identify exactly which mint produced what coin by noting the mint mark (letter) on the coin. Not all mints were authorised to produce coins every year. The mints were also only authorised to produced a set number of coins with some mints allocated a greater production than others. Some of the coins with particular mint marks are therefore scarcer than others. With the silver 2 and 5 Reichsmark coins, the mint mark is found under the date on the left side of the coin (see scans below). On the smaller denomination Reichspfennig coins, the mint mark is found on the bottom center of the coin. A = Berlin B = Wien (Vienna) D = M?nchen (Munich) E = Muldenh?tten (Dresden) F = Stuttgart G = Karlsruhe J = Hamburg

Cheers Robin

Cheers guys, thats great, thank you.