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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.

Here are a couple newer ones.

Artillerieschulschiff Brummer With Photo from the Kriegsmarine Yearbook 1938.

Ok, Here is another one. 13. Vorpostenflottille

So, this has some interesting traits. I agree with you, the reverse is a different pin and retaining clasp. However, I do think that this does have a chance of being a period fix. The Front details seem to be crisp and clear. I like what I am seeing. I wouldn't be ashamed to have this in my collection. Best Regards, JustinG

Hi, So I guess this is a bit of a loaded question. It would depend. The Serial number and such would have been when and where the sailor was inducted into the Reichsmarine or Kriegsmarine. The Physical locations. N being Northsee and O being Ostsee. for example. Chances are, that this sailor would have been assigned to a unit or schule before being assigned to the Scharnhorst. Best Regards JustinG

Nice one Morten. Thanks for sharing.