Laurence Strong

Sweet work. The Wehrmacht issue canteen was .8l, however a 1l canteen issued to Gebirgsjäger troops, wonder if Austria did the same....... Larry

Thanks Jock Larry

Very interesting. Larrry

Hi Jock This is a veterans organization, correct? If so, why would most of those pages be empty? Larry

One thing I have not gotten into yet...personal kit. Thanks for showing it Jock Larry

Amazing display Larry

http://www.defensenews.com/article/20141015/DEFREG04/310150045/Campaign-Against-Islamic-State-Named-Operation-Inherent-Resolve- Larry

I have a collection of stamps as well. Not very big and just a collection of world stamps. As Norman stated a piece of history and some very nice images and themes to collect. Larry

Interesting. Thanks for posting Larry

The Staatlicher Aufbaulehrgang was a programme designed to prepare suitable candidates for teacher-training at higher training colleges (Hochschulen der Lehrerbildung) and the pupils spent 4 years at the school with the aim of achieving the 'Abitur' (educational standard which was a prerequisite for university attendance). The school in Mehlsack was originally designated as 'Staatlicher Aufbaulehrgang Ermland' and was housed in a part of the monastery in Mehlsack from 1.4.1938. http://www.hj-research.com/forum/f42/lehrerbildungsanstalt-mehlsack-staatlicher-aufbaulehrgang-ermland-4710/ Hope it helps Larry

There some written info here, go to "Other Awards".: http://users.skynet.be/hendrik/ Larry

Interesting, there could not have been many members...... Larry

Any chance of tracing him thru the order hanging around his neck? Larry

Interesting find Jock. Do you have a large book co;;ection? Larry

To see the power of a metal detector, read "Quest for the Lost Roman Legions: Discovering the Varus Battlefield" by Tony Clunn. Clunn alternates between his incredible modern quest, and the ancient tale of the Roman occupation of Germany (based upon actual finds from the battlefield) that ultimately ended so tragically in the peat bogs of Kalkriese. Larry

Lucky man. Might have to check out a metal detector...... Larry

Hi Many thanks for a very interesting and well put together article. Looking forward to seeing more Many thanks :cheers; Larry

Hi Jock You sound like a grandparent How many do you have? Sincerely Larry

Welcome back. Very nice collection Windu. I would be interested in hearing more about the grouping you posted. Are you saying that is one of the 2 awarded? Do you know who it belonged too? Thanks for posting Sincerely Larry

Except for the 3rd Division -which could be a color issue - the Division patches are consistent with Canadian tradition going back to WW1. 3rd Cdn Div has traditional had a "French Grey" patch: http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/vehicles/markings/formationsigns.htm Larry

KStN 21 (1.11.1941) http://www.wwiidaybyday.com/ shows a Gerätwart (Drogist) (zugl.Kw.Beifahr.), as part of the " IVb (zugl.Divisionsarzt)". Would this be filled by an Apotheker? Thanks for your time Larry

Hello Send me your email address and I Will try to send you a copy. I received it in large packets and they are apparently too large for my email server to send. Also I am not overly computer savey and seem unable to remedy the situation, Sincerely Larry

Apparantly it's known as the "Dachau pirate skull trap".... http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288096&highlight=Fake+SS+traps&page=2 Larry

Interesting...thanks for that Robin Larry

Hi All Is there any chance of figuring out who the man was? Many thanks Larry