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Here's the back....

You can open the case....

Hey gang....Here's a wicked nice clock I recently just received from the estate of a good friend. It was given to him along with a navy dagger in 1945 from the officer off a U-boat in Wilhelmshaven. Both this clock and the dagger were traded for a pack of smokes!! This clock holds a special place in my collection as it comes from a good friend who recently passed away at the age of 85. The stories he had to tell...... I've done a little work in finding out what this clock would have been for. It's called an "8 day clock" because it was meant to run for 8 days without having to be re-wound. It was situated near the radio operator's station and it was used in conjunction with a larger "8day clock". If I got this right, the larger clock would show the current time while this smaller one was used to show the current German time back home. I've taken some pics of the clock...it's not working at this point but would like to take it to a clocksmith to see if anything can be done about that. It's from Junghaus, a well known and respected German clockmaker and it's model is the J30E. These were used on U-boats as well as other KM boats....I know this one came off a sub as I got the story from the vet himself. Just wish I knew what sub it came off of. I'll also post a pic of just where you would have found this clock in the sub and another pic of the same clock in its housing. I think it's a rare thing to find a piece of a U-boat and knowing the history behind this piece makes it that much more special to me! Hope you guys like it! Cheers! Rob

hmmmmm, 40 years is a long time to wait! hahahaha I think your setup will look just fine with the black leather belt. Just get one that isn't too minty - or shiny. That should be quite easy. It will have that desert worn appearance to it. Still doesn't mean that you can't keep looking in the meantime! Best of luck! Cheers! Rob

Hey...I don't doubt it! They don't come around very often....I'm trying (and failing) to remember ever seeing one offered up for sale. I'm sure they are out there....just a matter of hunting 'em down! Best of luck....if any cross my path...I'll let you know! Happy hunting! Cheers!! Rob

I don't have one of those belts, let alone a picture - but I'll certainly keep my eyes open for some pics. Can't help you with your question - sorry - but it's a great question though...hopefully someone else can pipe in here and let us know! Cheers! Rob

Here's where she sits at the moment! Cheers gang! Rob

Here's a shot of my three Bavarians....

There are also remnants of some twine/rope on the prong bar....I won't take it off...you can tell that it's pretty old and been there a long time.

Leather looks great....but still fragile....a few small tears along the prong bar...

Close up of tab markings...

Here's the back....

It's been TOO quiet in the buckle section lately. So I thought I'd post a buckle that I received a couple months ago. Here's one that is in awesome condition given it's over 90 years old! (hopefully my skin will be a smooth as the leather on this tab! hahahaha). Thought I'd post some pics! Cheers! Rob

The reverse and the hallmark....

Here's mine for good measure....It's marked L/56 - for Funk & Bruninghaus, I believe. (please correct me if I'm wrong). Cheers! Rob

Nice badges!!!! Absolutely killer guys! Thanks for posting these pics! Cheers Rob

Hey cooldad! That is a wicked setup you have going....I think you have too many swords though - you'll just have to send me one! Great "corner" you've got there! I love it! Thanks for showing! Rob

Hey gang! I've done a little work and found out that there were more examples of buckles that were aluminum and burnished in black. There's a perfect example on page 647 of Angolia's buckles and brocades book that shows a National forestry official's buckle that is also burnished in black. So, that being said, there must be even more examples of buckles that have this burnish to them. Cheers! Rob

.....In case some of you guys missed it: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1974...mp;#entry189324 I posted this shin-gunto in the sword section but thought you might enjoy it as well! Cheers! Rob

Hey Brian! Thanks for all that info dude! There's so much to learn. You're right...the fuchi on my example is iron - not copper. Cool that the blade might have been manufactured pre-36 and kept in storage until late 44 - or '45. That's pretty interesting info! Now - your sword collection: SUPER WOW! That's an amazing assortment of blades that you have there! AWESOME man! Thanks for showing!! It's much appreciated! Looks like you got some real beauties there! Thanks again Bri!!!! Cheers! Rob

Hey Brian....Yeah....I figured that was what you meant. That "flat drop" I was talking about is on the fuchi. Here's a pic....not the best but best I can do....I'm not even sure if it's a stamp or just a dent/scratch! Let me know if that means anything to you! Cheers! Rob

Hey Brian! Nice to hear from you! Glad you like it buddy! I'm quite psyched! Thanks for the info too! Cool to hear that your sword has the same stamp on the blade. Have you posted pics of your sword before? Nice to see that we're in the same province too - I'm close to Ottawa....where's New Hamburg? Post some pics if you happen to have some! And I also agree that it is amusing to see Western numbers used during such a nationalistic era! Thanks for the thumbs up dude! Talk to you soon! Oh yeah.....the only mark I found on the habaki is what looks like a drop with a flat bottom....does that ring a bell with you? I'll have to try and get a better picture of it. Cheers! Rob

Last one for now! Cheers gang! Rob

another pic

Does this arsenal mark mean anything to anyone?