Paul R

Hi, This is my first post in this section!! I want to take a few moments to share my Forestry Tab Collection with you. My primary focus is Luftwaffe. Since Hermann Goering was in charge of the Forestry and Hunting organizations, I dont feel that I am venturing out of my focus. Anyway, as you all might know, there were four main branches of the forestry service. This was made evident by the various insignia on the uniforms. One of the ways of identifying the branch is by the waffenfarbe on the collar tabs. Grey- Heer Forestry Service Black- Luftwaffe Forestry Service Dark Green- Reichs Forestry Service Brown- Private Forestry Service I do not have a representative from the Luftwaffe forestry service(black) yet. Also, you will notice a couple of odd tabs that resemble SA. They are they earlier insignia for the Forestry Service. I have no idea what the ranks are. If someone can help, I would be deeply indebted.

yeah I know. I have been going bonkers trying to figure out my Memellands medals.

Great stuff guys! This is the first WW2 Hungarian collection I have seen! How common were German awards to Hungarian Servicemen?

Very nice grouping there! It is a display all in it's own! It seems to have been a part of a venders board.

I think that they are all 2nd classes!

Another great display, Chris. The shrapnel is a sombering addition.

Great display!! What had to be done to the bolt to make it legal?

Those are great Chris. Do you know the types of rounds they went to?

Although I cannot be of any real help here, I enjoyed seeing your great badges. Thanks for posting! Paul

Check this out... At least he knows they are original! Either he is really crazy or he is telling a complete fib! http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-German-FLAK-C...1QQcmdZViewItem "A matching pair of original Flak collar tabs. I myself have removed from an Flak fliegerblouse 100% original with wear and tear all the right places. Also look at my other auction with the Original matching shoulder straps there also were on the uniform. No UV light responce Shipping; Post Price Europe 1,5 EUR. Post price USA 2,5 $"

I have never seen such a complete manniquin! Nice job!!

That is a great post card. Can you translate it? Paul

Interesting... I hope that Robin can shed some light on this piece. Thanks for the photo! Paul

Now that is an interesting piece!

Mine is like that!

That is a great set!!! Were any stories ever passed down? Paul

Can you please post a scan of the reverse of the tab? I have never seen such a tab before. Regards Paul

Agreed. I have merged all of the indivual threads into one. Thanks

Nice boards. These are the first recon tropical boards I have seen. Chris, Great selection of Chaplain tabs. Do you have any of the KM versions?

That is an awesome lanyard. I cannot believe how incredibly rare they are. I have only seen two, and they did not have any badge on them. Paul

Great stuff, Guys! Eduardo, Can you please give me a closeup of the marksmanship lanyard? I have never seen a complete one before. Regards Paul

Beautiful!

BTW, Armies of Darkness(first photo) is a classic!!! I wonder why this movie would be on the History Channel?

I know... it was so rare that no one else even bid on it!!! The fact that he used obscure and mispelled words in the description heped as well...

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