Chris Boonzaier Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 ... they may arrive this week..... Damned Postoffice.... Just waiting around... looking out the window.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackcowboyBS Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Now, this is what I call a great cliffhanger, we all are curious now to get to know what you are waiting for since ten years. But you may find strength in the wise words of Buddha Noir: If ten years you wait, what a difference ten hours make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, BlackcowboyBS said: Now, this is what I call a great cliffhanger, we all are curious now to get to know what you are waiting for since ten years. But you may find strength in the wise words of Buddha Noir: If ten years you wait, what a difference ten hours make? Ahhhh... but Buddha was not at the mercy of DP! I am of the firm belief if you mention something before it arrives, the DP will lose it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackcowboyBS Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I guess every collectors heart could feel what you do right now, if you knew a parcel is to come for your door with a piece wanted so bad, seconds could last forever. So I keep my thumbs pressed that you will get it tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Damn.... maybe tomorrow ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 19 hours ago, Chris Boonzaier said: I am of the firm belief if you mention something before it arrives, the DP will lose it! LOL -I have had that superstition for years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackcowboyBS Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Chris Boonzaier said: Damn.... maybe tomorrow ... ? I keep my fingers crossed 4 ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 I get a feeling it may be waiting for me when I get home today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdC26 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Chris Boonzaier said: I get a feeling it may be waiting for me when I get home today!!! I fully understand the excitement and anticipation, but that is no way to talk about your wife ..... ? Edited February 26, 2021 by GdC26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, GdC26 said: I fully understand the excitement and anticipation, but that is no way to talk about your wife ..... ? She is used to it by now... no sexy underwear compares to a 105 year old pair of Gamaschen!! Buuuut... here it is... maybe not even the most impressive find of the month... but it took 10 years to find them... they are not even 100% matching, but did belong to one man, an Uffz. decorated with the EK1, but did not get the Leiberring for some reason, I have to check his files... He was Leib Regiment in WW1, then Freikorps, then a LW officer in WW2 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdC26 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Chris Boonzaier said: She is used to it by now... no sexy underwear compares to a 105 year old pair of Gamaschen!! Buuuut... here it is... maybe not even the most impressive find of the month... but it took 10 years to find them... they are not even 100% matching, but did belong to one man, an Uffz. decorated with the EK1, but did not get the Leiberring for some reason, I have to check his files... He was Leib Regiment in WW1, then Freikorps, then a LW officer in WW2 .... Conrats Chris, well worth the wait ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 minute ago, GdC26 said: Conrats Chris, well worth the wait ? Thanks Amigo... I just heard a pair sold on ebay for quite a bit less than I paid for these... but having the name means a lot to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackcowboyBS Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Congratulations on this, I think you might be a happy collector for this moment, before the need for the next thing kicked in. We all knew this! I have to admit that I would passed by these pieces, if seeing them on a flee market, but always nice to learn new stuff here in this forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, BlackcowboyBS said: Congratulations on this, I think you might be a happy collector for this moment, before the need for the next thing kicked in. We all knew this! I have to admit that I would passed by these pieces, if seeing them on a flee market, but always nice to learn new stuff here in this forum. That is it in a nutshell... I can look at 100 pairs of straps and 2 will be relevant for me... fact is, if you even see 1 or 2 pairs of fieldgrey straps a week on all sale platforms you are doing well... but to se one of the 3-4 you are really after only happens every few years... and it took me 10 years to find this regiment ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdC26 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Chris Boonzaier said: That is it in a nutshell... I can look at 100 pairs of straps and 2 will be relevant for me... fact is, if you even see 1 or 2 pairs of fieldgrey straps a week on all sale platforms you are doing well... but to se one of the 3-4 you are really after only happens every few years... and it took me 10 years to find this regiment ? The though part of course is to stay focussed in the period in-between and safe your pennies for that one piece you really want ..... ? As Stefan says, we all struggle with that. .... But these straps go to the heart of your collection, so well done, your patience has paid off .... Cheers, Sandro Edited February 26, 2021 by GdC26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motojosh Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Nice score Chris! Tough for sure, I've only managed to get a pair of major boards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Nice set indeed!!! Error to my post, the wearere of the straps did indeed have a leiber ring... number 886 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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