Douglas Jr.

Nice set. Thanks for sharing. Douglas

Outstanding group. Thanks for sharing the documents and the fantastic additonal information. Duglas

3 - Medaille fur Winterschlacht in Osten 1941/42 7 - Medaille zur Erinnering an den 1 Oktober 1938 (Sudeten Medaille). Douglas

Tomas, Thanks for sharing all those pictures! Let me ask you where this museum is located? Its content is very nice, but I have some reservations about two Lugers displayed (106 & 112). # 112 has a barrel which is not original. Looks like a finnish Tikka-made barrel. But definitively not German. # 106 seems to be a Navy Luger but the adjustable rear sight is missing. But the remaining acerve is simply outstanding. Douglas.

Helen, Many thanks for posting the pictures. Simply put, it is an outstanding display of guns, with a nice collection. I really like the approach using the timeline to display the guns. It seems obvious, but you don't this kind of organization very often. Congratulations, you and your colleagues did a nice job. Douglas

Helen, Lovely news indeed! As it is impssible to me to check the new display, I would love to see the pictures! Douglas

Hi, This appeared on a local online auction, from the same seller that is offering the EKII 1813 Prinzengrosse. As happened before, I have no further pictures but I'm interested to hear your opinions about its authenticity. The pictures are located on this topic: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42680 Thanks in advance, Douglas

Hi, This appeared on a local online auction. I have no further pictures but I'm interested to hear your opinions about its authenticity, as it is a such rare item. The pictures are here: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42679 Thanks in advance, Douglas

Your answer surprised me! I put a link to this topic on that forum! Thanks! Douglas

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Hi, This appeared on a local online auction, from the same seller that is offering the EKII 1813 Prinzengrosse. As happened before, I have no further pictures but I'm interested to hear your opinions about its authenticity. Thanks in advance, Douglas

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Hi, This appeared on a local online auction. I have no further pictures but I'm interested to hear your opinions about its authenticity, as it is a such rare item. Thanks in advance, Douglas

Thanks for the explanation, Tom. As I said, a nice ber. I would have it my collection without hesitation. Greetings, Douglas

A great bar, for sure! I decided to start a Polizei display -an old project - and my first piece is a Polizei Medal bar, but not so great as yours! I have a (probably dumb) question: why the WWI Commemorative Medal for Austria is often seen right after the Hindenburg Cross as it was a foreign award? Just guessing: is it because after the Anschluss it "became" a German decoration? Thanks, Douglas.

Nesredep, I had this picture but I never noticed this detail. Probably because this accessory being so rare I never exepected to see it in a picture. Thanks for sharing, Douglas

Well, I did some homework and discorvered that the Feldgendarmerie was under Wehrmacht's command (or better, under each of its branch, Heer, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine). Thus, its personnel came mostly from its cadres, which is logical. On the other hand, the Schutzpolizei, Gendarmerie, Wasserschutzpolizei, KRIPO, etc. were under the Ordnungspolizei organization, which was commanded by the Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler. Douglas.

Rick, Thanks again for your reply. However, I would like to confirm, also, if the Feldgendarmerie was subordinated to the Heer (and hence, had its cadre formed from Heer soldiers) or if it was created with policemen recruted from the Ordnungspolizei. Greetings, Douglas

Sorry for bumping this topic again, but a new (and probably stupid) question came up: a soldier that was member of a Feldgendarmerie unit was awarded with a Long Service Medal from the Polizei or from the Army? In other words, was the "chained dogs" considered part of the Wehrmacht or the Ordnungspolizei? In addition: I'm interested on some references books regarding de Polizei's service/history/militaria during III Reich/WWII. Any tip is welcome. thanks once more, Douglas

It is chambered for 7,63mm Mauser. Feel free to ask any further question. Greetings, Douglas

Rick, Thanks a lot for you kind translation! Douglas

here is the reverse of the Badge. Douglas

Firstly, Thanks a lot for all the information provided, specially the copy of his file found in the Bavarian Archives. Can someone translete this stuff? Or, at least the units where he served? When and where he was wounded? And here are some detailed pictures of the pin mentioned above. Any additional information is welcome! Douglas.

Fantastic topic. George, congratulations for such nice service record. And thanks for the pictures and stories about 'Nam and the comeback. Douglas

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