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    2dresq

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    1. Nice piece. I would assume a stamp with the eagle and Marine along with possibly a N or O designation assigned number. That would be what I would expect to see for a naval attributed piece. However, that is from a novice who is not familiar specifically with these kinds of equipment. Do you think that there was a rubber gasket that might now be missing? To help keep it waterproof? Best Regards, JustinG
    2. Ok, So we have the Kreuzer Berlin (after reoutfitting post WW1) and The Kreuzer S.M.S Amazone ( before her refit during service in the Reichsmarine). So, What is the other ship with the Wappen? Let's have some fun. See who is curious. Best Regards, JustinG
    3. Wow, this flag has seen better days. A flag with less holes would typically go for around 500-600USD in this condition and size (This is a larger flag and so harder to display) I would figure no more than $300USD in today's market. Here is an example of one that is being sold and is in much better condition. Same maker as well https://www.germanmilitaria.com/Kriegsmarine/photos/K007588.html Best Regards, JustinG
    4. Torpedoboot Leopard and Vermessungsschiff Meteor Thanks for looking. My collection is growing and growing. Best Regards, JustinG
    5. Here is two more. Fischereischutzboot Weser and the Torpedoboot Kondor
    6. There is a wealth of knowledge on this fourm as well as others. The best thing you can do is to do some research on your own. Look at various examples. Look for label marks and compare with other known examples. As you noted, This would be a very expensive mistake to make if you were uneducated. With prices like you said, a period one will not be cheap. Get feedback...post here, ask questions, get people whom have a good reputation and have no invested interest who can give you feedback info. Don't feel rushed. If you see a tunic that is grossly under priced, don't fall victim to an impulse. Genuine articles will always catch a market premium. SS is the most expensive area of focus in the Third Reich collectables for the most part. The websites of those selling can also be a great place to learn. For example, Here is a SS tunic and pants being sold by H.Weitze. https://www.weitze.net/militaria/13/SS_SD_Feldbluse_und_Stiefelhose_fuer_einen_SS_Sturmscharfuehrer_des_Sicherheitsdienst_nbsp__381413.html The photos can help you look and see the construction, the description can also help. Best of luck. JustinG
    7. Well, the photos shared has both soldiers appear to wear the combo Eagle and Kokarde along with a clearly visible edelweiss. These hats appear from time to time. I wouldn't suggest getting a reproduction. If a hat is a hard thing to display, perhaps you could do something that is a bit easier. A simple edelweiss, the eagle you shared and any other personal effects you have. Make a little case. Here is a tribute I did to the Mountain troops Gebirgsjäger for some inspiration. Best Regards, JustinG
    8. Looks like the middle man is wearing a luftwaffe tunic ( you can see the eagle is of that style). The Far right soldier It looks like a heer of I dare say a Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery jacket. Now the resolution of the photo will make it extremely hard to say for certain.
    9. Greetings, I just acquired a lovely sales display board from pre 1935. Anyway, there is a piece that was missing from the board. The lower insignia should be the Marine Seeflieger rescue badge like this one. Now, I don't happpen to have one of these insignia. I was also wondering if I should continue to add labels to the piece as well. There were some that managed to survive but there are lots that are missing. So, What are your thoughts? Should I leave it alone. Should I hunt and possibly incorporate this insignia when I get it? Should I add names? This is a period board I believe. I would love to hear the thoughts of the members. What would you do? Best Regards, JustinG Thanks for looking.
    10. Well, I am sorry, I am not able to help you with this endeavor. However, I really like the look of both boards. Very nice detail. Best Regards, Justin
    11. I agree, I guess it depends on the sellers other transactions and "worthiness". Best Regards, JustinG
    12. I too have noticed issues after contributing and becoming a patron. Just FYI I also notice that certain threads like imperial german insignia and headgear have been removed from my feed. Did these threads get combined? Thanks, JustinG
    13. Greetings, Well, I am a collector of naval tallies/Mützenband. I have also a rather large collection of naval photographs. I enjoy doing photomerge or collages. So, I thought I would start a thread and share some pieces with you. I also have a Wappen collection of these ships and so I can share image merge with you in that way too. Thanks for looking. Best Regards JustinG First up: Zerstörer Hermann Schoemann: hull number 23
    14. Hi Martin W, Yes, I have seen your photo before, it is a great one. I couldn't pass this up for such an incredible attributed piece. Plus, It goes nicely with the other now 30 wappen I have in my collection. Quite the illustrious career that Ludolf Petersen had. The Hilfskreuzer branch of the Kriegsmarine is indeed one of fabled folklore. I know I am talking to the choir on this one. Martin, I know you have an incredible collection of HSK documents, awards and artifacts. I am indeed envious of that. Cheers to you, thanks for reposting your photo of Ludolf Petersen. Best Regards, JustinG
    15. Ludolf Petersen's plaque from the HSK Stier Probably one of the most expensive and rare plaques. Nice to have it attributed as well. This plaque was from Kai Winkler and House of History previously. Just came in the mail today. Best Regards, JustinG
    16. Greetings, These pieces are quite interesting. There are several examples around. Some are from the specific sailor, some are just a jumble. Please show the reverse to see if the tallies are completely around the stuffing pillow. Here is another example which I purchased from emedals. Best Regards, JustinG
    17. Well, Since no one has taken any time to weigh in: Here's my best guess, it seems to be a period cross. Obviously with a lot of damage. I would love to see a shot showing the seam of this. It looks like a zimmermann piece IMHO. This is just my rough observation. Value is something that ebbs and flows with this. I would think 175USD-240 USD in this condition. This is just my opinion though. Best Regards, JustinG
    18. Greetings, This is a fine grouping. The only thing I am seeing off hand is the Kreuzer Prinz Eugen. The "E" in Eugen is a bit suspect. This is a great field to collect. This is one of my specialty fields, as it is a great way to have a representation of a field unit, shore station, school, or ship. You have a nice frame with it. You say this grouping was from only one sailor? This is quite an array of tallies. Ships and units were able to have tallies until the OKM implemented the mandate that named tallies were no longer to be worn and that they would all use the standard "Kriegsmarine" tally. I have seen provenance of sailors who have served with units and have tallies in their photo albums who were assigned to that particular unit after the order was given. This might be the case here. Sailors could also purchase tallies on their own from canteens and such. Perhaps this person was able to collect other tallies not necessarily from his service units. Anyway, it is a nice collection. I would pass on that bit of information to your friend about the Kreuzer Prinz Eugen piece. This is one of the most heavily faked pieces. Take note of the reverse, this stitching pattern is from the looming process, it has that staggered reverse pattern. Most modern fakes cant replicate this. All the others look pretty good though. Best Regards, Justin G
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