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That flag/banner is in great condition. There is no discoloration on the white center. Is this double sided? A beautiful example, I agree. Flags and especially big banners are incredibly hard to display. I have a Kreuzer size Reichskriegsflag and it sits in a tube. Best Regards, JustinG

So, there are several recommendations of places where you can have a good opportunity to purchase any missing items. Helmut Weitze https://www.weitze.net/cgi-bin/suche/suche.pl?q=gebirgsjäger#s=alle, Collectors Guild https://www.germanmilitaria.com/Heer/11ClothInsignia3.html Both of these dealers usually have a large variety of items and are highly recommended. They won't be cheap, but they are good and reputable sellers. Best Regards in your collecting. JustinG

This is a nice white version that was available for purchase onboard the Wilhelm Gustloff. There was a White and a Black version. Interesting because the crew was to wear the Mützenband that looked like this:

Sure thing.

Greetings, Here are a few of my gems. A C. Rothe manufactured Order of the Black Eagle and an 1870 version of the Order of the Red Eagle Thanks, JustinG

Morten: Thank you for sharing your observations and concerns. That is most unfortunate. There is some things that you can do to protect the uniqueness of your collection and that is with editing or adding a "Watermark" to the photo. Changing the color can also be a choice, I thought that was what you had did with the photo of the "Hindenburg" sailor? People who share their work with the world, will likely face the issue that it is borrowed or stolen. Frankly, In my humble opinion, this brings up the interest in your physical collection more to a broader audience. I have noticed that you have been signing with your full name instead of your moniker.... Would you mind sharing your reasons for doing this recently? This forum is very nice, I too appreciate the members here who are very civil, helpful and pleasant. That is very important to me, as I am sure for many collectors and purveyors of Militaria. This might be worth seeing a post on this forum which specifically addresses your concerns with the administration? Best Regards, JustinG

Hello Morten, I have a few portrait pictures of sailors with their respective Mützenband. However, I don't have any period Imprerial Tally photos. Only what I have been able to scrape together from the internet. I know you have an incredible collection of photos. I am always grateful to see your ever expanding collection. Best Regards, JustinG

Gneisenau, Wappen with Mützenband JustinG

S.M. Torpedoboot Taku.

S.M.S Cormoran was a ship in the East Asia Squadron, one of the Buzzard class of lightly protected Cruisers which were protecting the interests of the Kaiser in the Colonies. 1892 - 1914.

A Fine example you shared Uwe. Since this ship bears the namesake of the region you were born, I can understand the interest. However, there also was the S.M.S. Stettin, S.M.S.Rostock, S.M.S Stralsund, S.M.S Mecklenburg, S.M.S. Breslau, etc... Is there potentially a ship that is closer to your birth town? Best Regards, JustinG

Guess it looks better like this.

Very nice non -combatant EK2 set. Probably the most desired Companies for Imperial award items IMHO. Thanks for sharing, JustinG

Flottentender Tsingtau.