Firstly may I say that I am totally blown away by this great web site, the member's collections and the thought that there is so much equipment and related items from all nations from the Second WW still in high demand today. The fact that there is still so much from a defeated German army says a lot about the quality of the equipment produced back at that time and the high regard the Allied forces had for what they were up against.
There is no substitute for quality. Well maybe quantity (as back then) but give me quality every time.
I can not imagine ever having a large collection but what I will hopefully end up with is some nice examples of eqipment used way back when.
My first ever peice was a 'Rising sun' Aussie slouch hat badge, given to me by my parents from a relative. (I'm an Aussie) Next when traveling in 1990/91 all I wanted from over seas was an American 'army' helmet. I purchased one in the States and it ended up being a Veitnam era example, not a WWII I thought it to be. Not to worry, I still have one. So present day I now like helmets and have a half a dozen, nothing to write about yet but hopefully soon I will have a couple of nice German ones. Liking helmets got me into wanting to collect some field equipment and i would like to end up with a complete infantry EM's kit.
With my budget and isolation I cant be too choosy about what I can get so i'm not just interested in one particular year or division etc. I like dated and matching items and seem to pay more than anyone else and postage is a killer to my part of the world but I love looking for what I want and doing a bit of research.
Oh well, this is it.
Pic #1
Group shot including my first piece being a '36' stamped bayonet with sheath and frog. Also Heer bread bag with butter container. Bag dated 1943.
Pics#2,3 and 4
Matching K98 Ammo pouched, one with dividers still present.
Pic#5 and 6
Canteen set and date on clip.
Next I am after a mess kit ,'Y' straps and gas mask kit.
Kind regards Gentlemen,
Brad
There is no substitute for quality. Well maybe quantity (as back then) but give me quality every time.
I can not imagine ever having a large collection but what I will hopefully end up with is some nice examples of eqipment used way back when.
My first ever peice was a 'Rising sun' Aussie slouch hat badge, given to me by my parents from a relative. (I'm an Aussie) Next when traveling in 1990/91 all I wanted from over seas was an American 'army' helmet. I purchased one in the States and it ended up being a Veitnam era example, not a WWII I thought it to be. Not to worry, I still have one. So present day I now like helmets and have a half a dozen, nothing to write about yet but hopefully soon I will have a couple of nice German ones. Liking helmets got me into wanting to collect some field equipment and i would like to end up with a complete infantry EM's kit.
With my budget and isolation I cant be too choosy about what I can get so i'm not just interested in one particular year or division etc. I like dated and matching items and seem to pay more than anyone else and postage is a killer to my part of the world but I love looking for what I want and doing a bit of research.
Oh well, this is it.
Pic #1
Group shot including my first piece being a '36' stamped bayonet with sheath and frog. Also Heer bread bag with butter container. Bag dated 1943.
Pics#2,3 and 4
Matching K98 Ammo pouched, one with dividers still present.
Pic#5 and 6
Canteen set and date on clip.
Next I am after a mess kit ,'Y' straps and gas mask kit.
Kind regards Gentlemen,
Brad
), don't rush on buying german WWII items, because there are also many fakes, repros, and postwar modified items on the market.
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