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Greetings, This is a fine tally in the Metalfaden version. Really good pick up. These U-tender/beglietschiff tallies are increasingly rare. I am in search of my last one I need, the Unterseebootstender Mosel. Really nice. Mützenbands are fairly easy to detect originality or not. The most difficult one is the Scharnhorst as the Belfast museum made some good (replicas) Even these are easy to spot though as one leg of the tally is shorter than the other. Regards, JustinG
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Hi, this is a nice pick up and IMO picked up for about 40Euro less than what one would expect to pay from a dealer. A nice pick up. The Aviso Grille is a interesting story, I have wanted to obtain a Führerstandard insigina that the crew specialized to the Grille had worn on their Right arm sewn to their uniforms. I will try to find the source for where I have seen this image. Really worth your while to obtain the Cap Arcona and other KdF ships. The Cap Arcona is currently for sale on WAF. Regards, JustinG
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Really sad. I for one refuse to purchase any dogtag that has been split; for fear that it was taken from a grave site. This is a fine line as many of us collectors agree, it is immoral to dig up in graves items like this. However, I remember that there were dives on the Tirpitz and some desirable HSF badges were obtained as well as pieces of teak wood which served to be a lovely backing. I don't own one of these pieces, however, I would be tempted to purchase if given the opportunity; even knowing that this "war grave" was disturbed. Regards, JustinG
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Greetings, I guess seeing a recent posting of a KM Ship bulkhead clock got me thinking about ths. Now, we have all seen examples where there would be the mark "N" or "O" and then there would follow numbers signifying the unit. Question #1: What was the designator and what was the guide to assign a specific command or unit, a serial number? Is there a database to show what kind of unit a certain piece could be attached to? Question #2: Pocket Watches, Bulkhead Clocks were marked, Why not expensive portible navigation items such as Sextant, or other various tools with this unit identifier placed on the item? If anyone has some insight on why this was that timepieces seem to be the only thing that was identified in this way; I would appreciate any thoughts or wisdom in this. Regards, JustinG 2dresq
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Really nice collection. Very nicely photographed. I am envious of the plackards you have of the Deutschland and the Graf Spee. Really top notch and high quality. Best regards buddy, JustinG
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Kriegsmarine Narvik
2dresq replied to MichaW's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
I believe this to be a good version. Photo of the back would be helpful. IMHO: A Tombak Version Navy Narvik in good shape. Photo of the back would help confirm that though. Regards, JustinG -
This is a fantastic piece. I am interested if storing presents extra problems. A sealed acid free garmet bag doesn't seem like this is an option. Would you mind sharing houw you are storing this garmet? Thanks and this is a specatcular piece and very well researched. Thanks for sharing. Regards, JustinG 2dresq
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Here's my understanding. As Flottilles were formed from various craft: Schnellboot, Raeumboot, Minensuch, Torpedo, etc.. Flottille and Halb flottile. There was a number of units to make up a full flottille; this number would vary depending on the ship class. I believe that the Torpedoboots needed a total of 10 to make a full flottille. So a Halb (half) flottille would be in the same location, ie Swinemunde (torpedobootsflottille 1) or Wilhelmshaven for (torpedobootsflottille 2.) As the unit expanded and more ships were introduced they would be assigned to a newly created halb flottille until their numbers increased to obtain the full designation and they would drop the (halb) name. The Schnellboots had 8 boats per flottille. So, Schnellbootshalbflottille would have less than the 8 required to classify it as a full flottille. Hope this helps. Once again, this is my understanding. If I am mistaken, please someone, correct me. Thanks! JustinG 2dresq