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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.

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JustinG

As probably everyone can attest to: Whenever there is something that you need to complete or add to a collection, the elusive pieces (which may not be that rare) still are rare to you.

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JustinG

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Thanks Peter, I feel fortunate. I am also fortunate to add this nice cotton Erich Giese. It should be arriving any day now. An early Christmas present. :)

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.

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JustinG

Here is my newest acquisition a 2nd Kreuzer Prinz Eugen muetzenbander.

Really rare and super fortunate to add this one to the collection.

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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.

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JustinG

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Some nice additions.

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2dresq

Yes, all these are all pre-war/early 1939 manufactured. Wish it was full length, but these destroyers are rather rare and sought after. I feel lucky to have obtained such a nice pristine example, even if it is shortened.

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2dresq

JustinG

A friend helped me obtain this D.v.R muetzenband. I am very grateful. It is a cut version but is in impecable condition.

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JustinG

I need only 3 left for the full 22. :rolleyes:

Interesting pieces. I am a little surprised that they would use the SS skull to symbolize the mine. Very nice pieces. :beer:

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.

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JustinG

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.

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JustinG

Wonderful Document and interesting story on the fact that he was issued a Demeur and later opted/spent for the more expensive schwerin model. Really specatcular and wonderful when it is attributed to relatives and family members. Really superb.

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JustinG

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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.

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JustinG

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I just acquired this piece. Zerstorer Hermann Kuenne.

Leaving me wih only 4 more destroyers to give me the entire fleet of 22.

Diether Von Roeder

Erich Giese

Erich Koellnger

Anton Schmitt

If anyone knows or has one for sale, please contact me.

Best regards gentlemen.

JustinG

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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

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Nice set. The Heer Trap and KM officer embroidered eagle are ones that I haven't seen this type of construction. The rest look great. Thanks for posting.

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Not understanding what you are asking in your above post? Are you wanting to know about the this particular unit? That is was a half flottille? How many Halb (Half) flottilles there were there in the Kriegsmarine? Could you please clarify?

Here is the reverse.

Here is my example. The pin fell off. You can see that the reverse has one solid rivit. The other seems to not have it. I am not saying that this is an original. I don't know enough nor I don't believe that there is any that are definate originals. But, here is my example. I think it is a pretty decent production piece, even if it is post war; but who knows. Maybe there will be some info to turn up that can give us a more definative answer to these awards.

Thanks for looking.

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JustinG

Nice picture. Is even more impressive that this rock sculpture has remained intact.

Thanks for sharing.

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JustinG

You have gotten quite a nice haul lately. Congratulations.

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Justin

Very nice Bob.

Here is my Atlantic star.

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JustinG

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Thanks for the replies so far. Here are some photos of the Air crew.