Any DAK items

[grndevil44]

my tropical luft helmet

[grndevil44]

no2

[grndevil44]

no3 apologies for the blurred eagle, I dont think this is the origional one to the helmet as you can see pin marks from another badge on the inside going in a different direction, I also would have thought it would have and alloy/steel eagle rather than a brass one?

Thanks

John

[besslein]

...but I have to say that the matchbox doesn't really do it for me. I do believe that it is post war.

fake made in Poland,

[NZMark]

Mark,
You mean one like this tan example...untouched insignia, early Panzer Grenadier boards, sewn down lower pockets....not that I would sell it. I'm not having a go at Chris, I just couldn't believe the final price of the tunic, but they are scarce and more and more collectors are desperately 'wanting' one.
Have a good weekend.

Mark

Yes Mark,
That is what I mean Here's some colour variations that can be found on original tunics.
Mark2

[MilitaryCollect]

1st pattern DAK restoration

Removed the cuff title and found a very clearly defined dark shadow where a folded Afrikakorps c.t. had been.

[MilitaryCollect]

1st pattern DAK restoration

Reverse side of the reapplied c.t.

[milcollector]

Nice, but F%$k Me!!! I can't believe the amount you paid for it. If I got that for my five 1st pattern tunics I'd be a very happy man.

Mark

NZMark and MarkGibson, always a true pleasure to view your magnificent items.

[MilitaryCollect]

1st pattern DAK restoration

The reapplied folded Afrikakorps cuff title placed squarely over the dark shadow.

[MilitaryCollect]

1st pattern DAK restoration

Hello,

I've removed the eagle and cuff title. The eagle was reapplied with the method suggested and utilizing old cotton thread of the correct color. Fortunately, I had a folded Afrikakorps cuff title which worked pretty well too.

Very pleased to finally have a large 1st pattern NCO's tunic with early matching DAK boards. I thank everyone for their suggestions and recommendations.

Best Regards,

Christopher

[FestungSpanien]

Very nice items
My very little and poor contribution to this DAK thread.
Direct from the vet's familiy
Ace

[FestungSpanien]

back

[NZMark]

Ace,
WONDERFUL! It is these small items that make up the whole picture of the period. I have not found anything like that here in New Zealand, (yet!).
Nice, Very Nice!
Regards,
Mark.

[Hohenstaufen]

uinderneath sweat band. You can see where the original olive green color was.

[Hohenstaufen]

Ok, Here is my last of my DAK stuff. This grouping I have owned for quite some time now. It is to Luftwaffe General Major Carl Kochy. General Kochy was the last General in Tunisia and surrendered the remaining German forces to the Allies. he is pictured in Brian L. Davis's book on Luftwaffe volume 2. General Kochy is on the left, wearing the sheepskin jacket and pith helmet. When I contacted Kochy's daughter , she pointed that out to me that Mr. Davis had it listed wrong in the caption. Anyway, here is a basic shot of his grouping. Enjoy. Grant