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Hi Everyone,

Picked up a carton of four photo albums from a former Gebirgsjäger who recently died, in the carton bottom were bits and pieces of militaria and these googles. The soldier was with the wehrmacht in the war and later with the Bundeswehr. Does any member know, out of which era the googles come - I think they may be first type Kradfahrer googles --- you can't forget those square frames. The makers stamp reads BUSCH (well known maker of optical devices) - not so clear on the picture. The lenses are clear in the bottom half, from half-way up starts a light brown filter darkening to the top.I believe the firm which also made binoculars was reduced to rubble at the end of the war (seen pictures on internet), would any members happen to know if it restarted up ? if not, then the googles would have to be war time. Any information appreciated.

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Hello Gentlemen,

Came across a couple of helmets at the weekend, one was this M35 SS Single Decal Helmet. I'm less than a novice when it come to helmets, do members think its worth a punt. Any opinions welcome. Five Pictures

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Reverse

Hello Gentlemen,

Picked up this aluminum RAD Buckle yesterday. After looking through a number of RAD Buckle pictures, I'm fairly certain its original, the front & reverse construction is almost exactly the same as a number of the buckle pictures. I was wondering if buckle collectors members on the forum, happen to know who the maker might be. Thanks in advance.

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Hi Everyone,

Picked up a Gebirgsjäger Officiers Wehrpass at the weekend, came with a couple of unusal features (at least to me).He was killed October 1942 Gunnikop Caucasus on page 1 is a glued slip stating the WP should be looked after, as proof for claiming widows pension, child allowance,etc.Its the first time, I've come across this slip, anyone seen it before?. Also in the cover pocket is a slip stating all active officiers from 1st may 1941 should glue the slip in their soldbuch between the inside of the cover and page1. I can't say I ever seen one in a Soldbuch, does anyone know anything about these slips. Any information welcome.

Hi Jurgen,

I did not buy it, a dealer offered it to me for 250 euro. Before I send 250 euro I have to know if its original or not.

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Hello Jurgen,

Thanks for the post. I did manage this morning to find a original SS buckle from this maker on the internet. Comparing it with the one I posted the faults are easy to see.

Once again thanks for your post.

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Hello Gentlemen,

Came across this SS buckle, makers mark 36/42, I've looked through a SS fake buckle thread. This one doesn't seem to match any on the thread, being a rank novice I've problems picking out differences in detail on the front. What do members think, worth a punt or a fake. Any information would be helpful.

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Hi,

Thanks everyone for your posts.

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Hi Uwe,

That seems to confirm everything, thanks for your post.

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Hi Jonas,

Thanks for your post, reading it, a couple of things have fallen into place O-A could well be Officer Ausbildung i.e. Officer Training. I did ask a couple of old time Bundeswehr soldiers about the abbrievations O-A, unfortunately the didn't know, possibly as conscripted soldiers doing 18 months service they never got on the promotion ladder and would have no idea concerning different training courses. Thanks anyway for your trouble, its one less unknown put to bed.

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Hi Everyone,

Researching a infantry officier's photoalbum, a page of six photos is titled O-A Lehrgang, I've researched a number of Wehrpasses which have different Lehrgänge entered in them, never come across this particular one. Do any members have any knowledge?

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Chain & Kit Stampings

Hi Everyone,

Picked up this rifle cleaning kit over the weekend at the local flea-market. Chain, Case, another piece all stamped KY 1940 - case is a bit grubby, inside the bottom case compartment is a oily cleaning string not shown on the pictures. I was wondering do members know the significance of the stamping KY 1940 - 1940 is clear, but KY maker's stamp perhaps? also the two bore cleaning brushes are missing. I've looked through military sites on google hoping to find them to buy, but no luck, perhaps one of the members could point me in the right direction.

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Hello Everyone,

Came across this RAD Helmet with Third Reich Decal on offer. What do members think - worth following up? any opinions appreciated.

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Hello Leigh Kitchen,

Read the thread with interest, father was member of Royal Warwickshire Regiment (I believe they have a social club even today, in Coventry city centre). My family home is in Handsworth, Birmingham.

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Hello Jack,

Thanks for your post. Before starting the thread, I asked the dealer for close-ups of the decals without the yellow covering spots on the swastika. Received an email Monday morning, says he's sold the helmet ( asking price was 490 Euro) whether he has indeed sold it or is just reluctant to allow the helmet to come under closer scrutiny, I don't know. Its really immaterial now that its gone. Once again thanks for your impute.

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Alec

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Hello Everyone,

Came across this Red Cross Luftwaffe Helmet on offer, on a German Military Website. What do members think - worth following up? any opinions appreciated.

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