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    JBeltram

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    1. Hello folks,

      I was wondering if I could get some help on this badge. This item belongs to my dear friend Tony here in Arizona. The badge has the name Kassube scratched on its reverse. This came from a small grouping that was sadly broken up by a local dealer. There was a bronze Spanish Cross with out Swords that came with the badge (it also had the same name scratched on its reverse).

      Is there anyway I can find out who this badge may have possibly belonged to? Maybe the ship he served on during the Spanish Civil War?

      Happy New Year and thank you.

      Regards,

      Jody

    2. Fascinating piece of film on youtube showing K-Verband men in training, using a Sprengboot. Simple concept - pack a fast speedboat with explosives, aim it at the target and jump overboard at the last moment !

      Note thier headgear is the Luftwaffe Fallschirmj?ger helmet !

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OtZa4W4RlE...ted&search=

      Hi Gordon,

      Great clip and it does have some for everyone-both KM and Luftwaffe collectors. BTW, I have been enjoying my Christmas break reading your new book.

      Your Friend,

      Jody

      Happy New Year from Arizona!

    3. Hello Gilbert,

      I must say I do not like that badge at all. As Gordon says it is too soft in details and the maker mark is too deep and incorrect in size. I know of several just like this for sale here in Arizona, and from the ones I have held they are no good. The badge you have in the photo I would not be happy with.

      Compare to the original U-boats in the photo supplied by John (my badge is the one on the left w/red background and C catch). This badge was obtained from a 9th US Infantry vet. The stamping of the maker mark alone would cause me great concern.

      Regards,

      Jody

    4. Very very nice Jody. The Bronze clasp, ( a bit like the situation with Krim shields) can come in colours from a pale honey bronze like this to a dark chocolate colour. I think the palers ones are particularly nice.

      Hello Gordon,

      I have looked a long time to find a clasp like this. I like my Kriegsmarine badges as mint to near mint as possible and this bronze clasp should fit the bill nicely.

      Once again, thank you for your imput.

      Regards,

      Jody

    5. Hello,

      Great eagle and I would also love to hang it over my fire place. I wonder what type of wall stud you would need for that thing? :unsure:

      Seriously, I am also amazed that it hasn't been salvaged until now. When I was in high school I had a Latin teacher named Geneva Hahn and in 1939 she lived with her parents in Montevideo(they taught at a university there). Well she was an eyewitness to the big event and even took some pictures of the Graf Spee. Ms. Hahn used to have the photographs in her classroom and I always wanted a copy of them. She has since passed away and I bet the photographs were pitched. :angry:

      Regards,

      Jody

    6. Thanks for posting these pics!!! I am very impressed! It is a sad fact that these veterans are passing away in huge numbers)from all sides). I am glad that you had an opportunity to get to know him!

      Did he ever pass any stories on to you?

      Hello,

      No not really, I was mainly in contact with him via his son. Michael and I exchanged Christmas cards, e-mails, and letters.

      Regards,

      Jody

    7. Hello folks,

      Back in the 1990's I was contacted by the Erich Topp family and asked to help with trying to locate items stolen from Mr. Erich Topp. I had these stolen items listed on my old web-site Beltram's German Militaira. Sadly, none of it was ever found and returned.

      The Topp family sent me photographs and Erich Topp himself sent me an autographed photo of himself which was very kind.

      Now that Mr. Topp has pased (age 91 on Dec 26, 2005), I would like to share a few of the photos so that we can remember what a great historical figure and person he truly was.

      Rest in peace Mr. Topp.

      Regards,

      Jody

      Here is his autographed photo. A favorite in my collection.

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