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Thanks for the reply and photo. This is the first photo of these binoculars that I've seen in use. Richard

A view from another angle.

Another view.

Does anyone know what these heavy binoculars were used for? They are made to be removable from a fixed mount, but mounted on what? Richard

Thanks for the information Joe. Richard

Anyone have any other magazine covers of wartime u-boat art? Richard

Extra goodies in cannister top. Richard

Marking. Richard

Another Gasmaske. Richard

Another recent appearance on the Collector's Guild site. Richard

Great set of documents Gordon. The more original documents we get to view, the more educated we become and value of that is inestimable. Richard

Interesting. I was just looking at Gordon's book and if you turn it upside down and compare the outside contours of the flashing shown in the book and the flashing shown in this example, they closely match each other, although not totally. Coincidence? Who knows but interesting non the less. Richard

I managed to locate a copy of the book today. Thanks again Erik. Richard

Very nice Eric. I was going through a box of paper today and came across a photocopy of the same cartoon. I don't remember where I got it but it was probably 30 years ago. I have seen both items before but I don't know much else about them. Richard

Exactly what I was looking for Erik. Thanks very much for the reply. Richard

I'm a little late on this subject but Canada started manufacturing this type of battledress in September 1939, following the pattern of the 1937 British battledress. Several variations of 37 pattern battledress can be found and Canada certainly was not the only manufacturer. The Brits were already doing so. If the battledress was manufactured for another country, it would not be marked with the "C broad arrow". The manufacturer normally marked his company name and size in the battledress. The "C broad arrow" mark said this is Canadian government property, for issue to Canadian troops. The "C broad arrow" marking was found on virtually all Canadian military owned property from battledress, to rifles, Stenguns, tents, F-S knives, etc. as was the "broad arrow" found on British military property. Hope this helps. Richard

Is there anywhere a compiled list of feldpost numbers/description relating to Kriegsmarine locations and vessels? Thanks for the help. Richard

An interesting little book that I just came across. Richard

Yes, an interesting Soldbuch. After receiving his silver U-boat Clasp in April 1945 he is awarded the Lapland Shield in August 1945. Possibly there wasn't another u-boat job readily available and he was needed as a land based soldier. The Lapland Shield was apparently instituted in early 1945 and meant to reward members of the 20th Mountain Army Group under the command of General Boehme. I think that a lot of members of various services, and civilians, were pressed into other positions due to the desparate times near the end of the war. Maybe that was the case with this fellow. I can't really make out his name as I'm not great at reading German Script. All around nice item Richard. Richard

Don't feel too bad Simon. My book took three month to make its way up the west coast of the US to Canada. The first attempt, Roger Bender received back after about 5-6 weeks. He then mailed a second copy, in its own mail bag, and it arrived 6 weeks later. Poor postal service to say the least but the book was well worth it. Richard

Definitely looks goods to be the real thing. Nice original badge with the normal disappearing gold finish. Richard

Thanks Martin. The photos are kind of dark and don't do the badges justice. I was really happy with it, all things considered. Don't find many original badges around here these days, just lots of repros being sold as originals and priced as if they were originals. Richard

Back of GWL Destroyer badges. Unfortunately the pin and hooks are missing from my "good" badge.

I always thought that the early Tombac GWL Detroyer Badge was one of the nicest badges ever made, so when I had a chance to pick up another at a show this weekend I couldn't pass it up. Unfortunately, the swastika has been filed down but it's still a beautiful badge and will make a nice companion to my other Tombac GWL. Richard

It's wood Joe. Richard