Peter BL

Thought I'd post up these Binoculars I picked up today...Optically perfect and in great condition.

peter

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No problem isonzo

BTW, your shield's twin......

Sorry...you're right 3 prongs is spot on. Was thinking of the Zinc Cholm.....

Double clothed as well......Top draw shield

Peter

The die flaws on the original shields are present on your one....nice shield..... . If possible could you post scans of the shield and the cloth. Also the reverse of the shield as well...

Peter

BTW how can you own a lovely shield like this one and not know whether it's a fake or not..... :lol:

It's a good one IMO......is this your shield Isonzo

KR......Peter

Hello!

Kevin

Thanks for information from Lunsden.I agree looks to be in Brass.

All the best

Nesredep

Opinions from another forum....hope this helps http://www.germancombatawards.com/thread.php?threadid=12797

I remember reading in the book:-

A Collectors Guide To THIRD REICH MILITARIA by Mr. Robin Lumsden.

In the picture provided by nesredep the object looks to be in BRASS

Kevin in Deva.

Possible...or it's an original that's been polished up. As I say, very difficult to tell with these pics.

Nes....with your permission, I'll start a thread on another forum and we'll see what the verdict is over there. Problem is, unless the shield is posted like this one below, it's a tough one to call. Gut reaction is, it's a copy.....

I think it would help if we could see a decent scan of the shield without the glare. The shield in the link I pasted may not be the same as your's.

Peter

Hello!

Ok.Thanks for comment.Please explain for us.

All the best

Nesredep

Hi Nesredep......Pics aren't great but I'm assuming it's the same as this type in the link. The J in 'KRYMSKAJA' tend to give this one away but if possible post better head on scans.

KR......Peter http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/sho...ht=Kuban+shield

A copy Nesredep......sorry

KR......Peter

Great stuff Stijn.....very interesting research on the Cholm pocket and the Glider pilots who took part in it.

Best....Peter

Nice photo.... :cheers:

Definately the small '4' fake......Peter

Very nice, congratulations, these early ones are very hard to come by. Cheers Frode

Thanks Frode, it's taken me a long time too find this Tombak version.

KR.........Peter

Just received this in the post along with the Photo..... :P

Nice shield...nothing wrong with that one.

I should get my long awaited Tombak version of your shield in the next couple of days. I'll post it when it lands.

Peter

Very soft detail on the shield. I've seen this type in solid brass which didn't exist.This looks to be that type. Maybe Nesredep could tell us what the shield's made from.

Best......Peter

Agreed....definitely a copy IMO....

Peter

Cheers Simon....A nice Doc and one I'd like to own, but as you say, a bit pricey, especially in this climate.

Peter

Nice doc Simon....I see there's a Lappland Uboat Doc on e-medals for $1300. What do you think of it.

KR........Peter

Great Photo's Nesderep......

Here's the KM shield Peter linked on the WAF site. These shields are getting more difficult to find these days.

Best......Peter

Great shields....I agree, the KM Narvik is one of my favorite shields , equal to a Cholm.....well nearly..

Peter

I just wish I could find one...here's a Narvik I've never posted. Mint, but the I think the Zinc's absorbing the Gilt wash.

Peter

And Cupal as well.....great shield Jody....

Peter

Very nice Chris...would it be possible to see a close-up of the shield.