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Thank you Sir! Vince

Thanks Gents! Happy New Year!

Hi Gene, Not worth writing an answer like that unless you educate someone as to why. Thanks, Vince

Happy New Year Gentlemen, A friend sent this to me for varification. I have never seen one before, so I thought I would run it past the talking heads. Please let me know your opinions and the reasons why. Please post pictures of real ones if you have them for comparison. Happy Holidays & Thanks, Vince

Yes, I simply want the Mongolian belt and buckle and nothing else. Copy? Vince

Fair enough, What goes where and what does not belong? Thanks

Hello Ed, I purchased this item in 1992 on a business trip to Volgograd. It is what it is. There were no "fantasy" uniforms in Russia at that time. I was there and 6 additional times as well between the years 1992 and 1994. I brought back many uniforms (NKVD, Army, etc) before I even knew what they were. Many were direct family purchases done in a very descrete manner as they thought we were the Militia trying to trap them into illegally selling STATE property. It is a shame the collector community has become so paranoid, it started with the nazi stuff and now apparently it is in every facet of collecting. I always welcome feedback from fellow collectors, even when it is not asked for. I am however looking for a Mongolian Officers leather belt and buckle to complete my display. I welcome your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Vince

Here is my Mongolian Major of Infantry Victory parade tunic. Any chance of locating a brown "sam brown style leather belt with the brass open face buckle with the mongolian symbols inside of it for this uniform? I had a chance years ago to buy one but I did not know what it was! Happy Hunting! Vince

Hello, I would like to locate a visor cap and an officer's belt and cross strap. Can you help me locate these items. Happy Holidays, Vince

Thank you, Yes, I agree. Hold on to your wallet! Happy Holidays, Vince

Our friend Barry at E-Medals in Canada has a lot of Bulgarian badges. Check out his web site! http://www.emedals.ca/catalog.asp?country=BG Happy Hunting! Vince

Hello, Do you still have this cap? Can you send me a picture of it. Thanks, Vince

Hi Doc, Vince Leone here in Phoenix. Did you ever find out about this Bulgarian cap? Time period, branch, anything? I have a uniform and need a cap but have no idea what it looks like. My best, Vince (18D, US Army)

Hi David, I'm sorry that I dont have the photos you are looking for but I did send your list to a friend who may be able to help. Can you tell me a little about Bulgaria's involvement with Germany during WW2. Like which campaigns were they involved in and major battles. I have a nice WW2 Bulgarian Officer's Uniform and am just now doing some research on it. I assume they were awarded German awards. Do you have any pictures of Bulgarians wearing Nazi awards? Thank you & Happy Hunting! Vince

Hello & Thanks Gordon, Do you by chance have any contacts for a visor cap to complete this outfit? I dont know anyone who deals in Bulgarian. Thanks, Vince

Hello Gentlemen, Is this in fact a Pre-WW2 era tunic for a Hungarian Officer. If so what can you tell me about it? Branch, rank, etc. Thank you, Vince

Hello Gentlemen, Is this in fact a Pre-WW2 era tunic for a Hungarian Officer. If so what can you tell me about it? Branch, rank, etc. Thank you, Vince

Hello Gentlemen, I know this is a very open ended question but what is a reasonable price range for a nice condition EK2 with a maker marked ring? Everything seems to be jumping in value by leaps and bounds. I just am looking for a ballpark price. Thank you in advance! Vince

Hi Joe, The clearer photos you have submitted of your fake shield just cement my findings. I guess we will have just agree to disagree. When you have been doing this as long as I have been you will know that opinions are like buttocks. Everyone has one, and unfortunately some stink. Besides you should not feel too bad about collecting fakes, that's how we learn. Happy Hunting!

Not me! V

Hello, Which item were you selling and when? I just got home from Iraq about 3 months ago. I tried a little commo from there but our uplinks were not always reliable. If I was me I appologize but have to blame my Uncle Sam for any technical difficulties. Please let me know though, I am now interested in the evaporation comment. My best, Vince

Thanks again Phil, There may still be hope for this hobby yet! Vince

Hi Phil, Thank you for your two pence! I could not agree more. I historically have always been a visor cap/tunic collector and only dabbled in badges to dress my tunics. It is certinly a field in itself as you mentioned. No I do not currently have this badge. Thank you & Cheers! Vince

Not a probationary member with a bad attitude. I hope you have a nice day.

Yes, I guess that means that there is only one manufacturer! That is why I no longer collect badges. There are 1000 fakes for every real one, and no one has the fakes! End of story here Gents!