Jurgen Fritz

P.S Not easy to find a Photo Legion Condor

Soldiers with Spanish Belt,this Panzer soldier

on the right looks like he waring one?

Regards Jurgen

Hello Bayern,

Thanks for Your friendly Answer..

I just read the opposite  in an old  Record :The Legion  Condor Soldiers left (& arrived in Spain) in "Civilian Cloth" Marshingboots & Rifle to be fully equipped in Spain ..?actually the Equipment was very bad for Uniforms (even Blankets for the Winter where not given out!)

I seen many of this "German Style peppelt  plain Belt Buckle"(Some say they where used by "German Penalty Units!")maybe the Legion  used them,they still in for sale as such..more Research is needed?Thanks & Regards Jurgen

 

I'm no expert, but this looks to me like the insignia of the Spanish Army.  Of course, it could still have been worn by the Legion Condor.  

Hi Gents

I seen two Buckles (one Spanish one German II WW Time)

showing Rest of "Blue Paint"? "Divisione Azul "? any Idea Please Thanks& Regards

Jurgen

P.S. here Buckle & Catch

Hi Hugh thanks for your Interest

so much I also figured.. It's the "Ducal open Crown" used by  General Franco over the  San Juan Eagle  & Santiago Cross  the Claws on later 1943 Pattern are different,I wonder also if the "Blue Division" painted there Buckle "Blue?" (Here Pics?)maybe there is some Friend 

who knows more?Thanks again

Jurgen

Hi Gents,

I have a Spanish Leather Belt & Buckle (1936/39 Civil War?)

I wonder if they where worn in German Condor Legion?

Any  friendly INFO very appreciated!

Thanks & Regards Jurgen

P.S. here Buckle & Catch

P.S. what meant "CERECEDA" on Buckle catch?

there is a small Village in Spain with that name

or is it a "Makers mark?"

Thanks & regards

Germanski

Hi Boris Greetings!

I wonder if the "Division Azul Volonteers" painted there Belt buckles Blue?

like this one? Any more INFO very appreciated!

Thanks & Best Regards

Germanski

Hi Gents Greetings

Any Idea if the "Spanish Blue Division" painted there Belt Buckles "Blue"?

Any friendly answer very appreciated!

Thanks & Best Regards

Jurgen

Hi Gents,

Here a  German Business Letter from 1940 about the

"Klapphaken" folding Boot Pulls"ending with the then

usually "Heil H.!"

Regards Jurgen

On 3/10/2018 at 08:38, Jurgen Fritz said:

Hello Gents,Greetings

I got this Pair of "German? foldable Iron  Boot Pulls / Stiefel anzieher"(cleaned up)

I think they could be 1 WW or before..any Idea when they are first used in 1800s? 

similar ones are still sold for Riders today originally  "Chromium plated"

Any Friendly Answer very appreciated!

Regards Jurgen

PS.: I remember my Grandmother had a "foldable" Iron Corkscrew

the Joints where the same and I think this was from End 1800-1900?

Best Jurgen

P.S. I selling them  just now on ebay for Start:£12 + Post

Hi Gents. I fixed the  "cleaned up Buckle to a new Belt,now it's wearable,Buckle show old antique "Goldwash?"

Regards Thanks for Your Interest

Jurgen

Hi Gents,

I decided to clean the Buckle 

Now the Details more visible

I think it's Bronze not Brass?

Regards Jurgen

Hi Peter,

In my  West German Army Volonteer Time (1960 s) Recrut's had to buy many Things them self,like: Boot Polish,Toothpaste Coat hangers,writing Materials  (if want:Marching Straps for Boots )ect .ect.all available in the Cantine..Our short "Dicebeaker Boots "don't need Bootpulls but such where not  "forbitten to Own".. any Barrack room had also a "Stiefelknecht" to pull the boots off. (I still owe one today since wearing all the Time a Pair of  soft Chrom Russian  Officer Boots very comfy.)

Allowed was also to wear Private purchased Boots They just had (to match up) the Front Iron to fix (by the Civilian Bataillon Coppler) they also fixed "Heel Iron" to pay fore..allowed in the West Army (Not like in the East NVA)they not repaired Boots when worn gave new ones,I I believe this is now also in the today  "Bundeswehr"They abandoned  now the "Dicebeaker" after over 140 Years!

Officers got some "Allowance" but  still had to purchased there Uniform ect. some of my NCO Comrades bought Extra  "Gala Uniform"

Best Jurgen

Hi Peter Monahan!

Thanks for Your Interest,,Yep I come to they same Conclusion,others as the "Straight Pulls with wooden Handle) the Forget  twisting locking with a "Snap"Hinges are Interesting,cannot found out if there is any Patent on them,maybe just in 1700 s some Black/Locksmith had this Idea.Yes Y' right they still can be purchased today in Equestrian Shops  with similar  now straight Hinges no round finals (and the antique for about £20 a Pair)

I'am sure the Military used them on Campaign since easy to stow away..but not "Issue",rather private Purchased.

Best Wishes Jurgen

2 hours ago, Jurgen Fritz said:

 

Same "Hinged Forget Corkscrews" are around since the 1700 s!  (more ornate ) some English have the "Broad arrow" so military? I wonder if Boot pulls with this Hinge where around in 1700 s - and why not? Any INFO very appreciated! Jurgen

Here the "ornate Hinge" of a 1700.s Corkscrew

On 3/10/2018 at 08:38, Jurgen Fritz said:

Hello Gents,Greetings

I got this Pair of "German? foldable Iron  Boot Pulls / Stiefel anzieher"(cleaned up)

I think they could be 1 WW or before..any Idea when they are first used in 1800s? 

similar ones are still sold for Riders today originally  "Chromium plated"

Any Friendly Answer very appreciated!

Regards Jurgen

PS.: I remember my Grandmother had a "foldable" Iron Corkscrew

the Joints where the same and I think this was from End 1800-1900?
they shall be "hand forged!"Size similar to Bootpull 11cm  open x 6,5 cm closed

 

Hi Gents,

I'am interested on the History of German Marching Boots (here some East German ones)

also called "Knobelbecher"-"Dicebeaker ( "Landser" nickname since You could dice with Your "frozen off Toe's" inside!

I had in 1960 s my own Experience with them, some very bad..I really wonder how they last that long in German Service?

The Boots have some Good for them like in Barrack Duty..maybe get here some interesting INFO & Photos Please?

In wartime they had studded Hobnails & Heel Iron (what let the Cold inside)..so that was disbanded to Rubber only

actually the last 2 WW "Last Ditch  shortend Boots had "wooden Soles!!Best Regards Jurgen

Hi Gents,here a Pics of the 15.th Prussian Hussar Regiment

about 1910 of my Grand Uncle,maybe interesting?

Regards Jurgen

P.P.S.: Hi Gents,here a Pair of Bootpulls (in Steel) but give in Aluminium

The German (used in Military? 2 WW) marked D.E.P. or D.R.P. etc.(Deutsches

Reichs Patent) any Idea about the military use Please?

Many Thanks Jurgen

German marked Boot pulls 2 WW used by Wehrmacht ect?

Regards Jurgen

German  "military?"Boot Pulls : left  1 WW - on the  right 2 WW?

Different Joints,perhaps interesting?

Best Jurgen

Hi Trooper D,

well that's my Question actually: Since my Guess they (like many  other Officer Equipment!) had to purchased Privatly

no Doubt this Boot Pulls could be also Bought by Civilians wearing long  tight fitting Boots..my Question also:when

they  first  did appeare ,I think could be in the  mid 1800 s? (I seen some with wooden Handles & "Pearshape Finals" surly older) ..Modern folding Boot Pulls have not the round Final prevent they slip out.

I got this from a Friend told me his Grandfather (Prussian Hussar) used them in 1910 about? My Grand Uncle was in

the same Unit 15.Hussars. so: where the Boot Pulls given to any Trooper, ( would make sense since the high Boots are not easy to pull on as You perhaps found out yourself)??.maybe You know more or found out? Thanks for Your Interest best Regards Jurgen

P.S.:I just bought another Pair (in better Shape) Seller claims they  also from his Relative  1WW this folding Type similar with different Joints 2 WW? sometimes turn up on ebay always  as 1WW  or 2 WW Equipment..there was also not folding ones in Steel or Aluminium Picture come soon..

I guess they where Private Purchased by Cavalry Soldiers?

Perhaps even by Army  (.Officers) since enlisted Men had short

Marching Boots?

Thanks & Regards

Jurgen

P.S.Here the former Factory in Warsaw

I discovered under the Belt Fastener some old "scratched in" Symbols?

perhaps of the former Soldier? Any Idea Please,very appreciated..

5 hours ago, Bayern said:

Jurgen Fritz , yes the Army weared a white creamy model ; but existed also a black one . 

Thanks Bayern,seen both worn on Photo's even together

P.P.S: I thought maybe a Private purchased  German "Fusilier Officer Dress  Sabre" but no..

looked ad many Pictures there Guards is less ornate  and  slightly different straight Parry element..are  there any engravings etchings on the Blade?

 I believe it's an  Scandinavian Officer Dress Sabre..maybe someone know more?

Best Regards Jurgen

On 11/17/2017 at 14:09, peter monahan said:

The most useful information for identifying this will be the words/letters/numbers and symbols stamped at the top of the blade.  In this case, it appears, under the two 'wings' which project downward from the hilt.  Those mat include maker's name, arsenal marks and so on.  

The style is common to a number of European armies but I think - guessing mostly - that it may be German.  Or possibly one of th Scandanavian countries, who copied german style in many military fashions. 

Sorry I can't say more, not my field, but having the stampings will help.

I agree with You,there is a Mark to see under the Langet (Ear) I think it's a Scandinavian Officers Dress sword)Regards Jurgen