Prima Collection...Bravo! 
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Cool Avatar man!Originally posted by WW2-Collector View PostCheers, Steve
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New Addition
After years of looking, finally landed a minty Signals Waffenrock from the nephew of Hauptmann Otto Armbrust.
Hope you enjoy.
Mark
The following information about Otto was obtained from his sister, who is still living in Germany:
Otto Armbrust
DOB: 4-13-1915
POB: Bruchsal, Baden (Today it is Baden-Wurttemberg)
Death: 7-24-1941 in Tolotschin, Ukraine (Russia) The regiment and division he was assigned to during this time is unknown.
Military Bio:
1935 Abitur
Nachrichtenschule Stuttgart
Nachrichtenschule Halle/Saale
Youngest lieutenant to serve while in Bruschal
In either 1936 or 1937 he made Oberleutnant
Studied architecture in Karlsruhe/Baden
1939 - Poland with Konigsbach 78th Infantry Regiment Tubingen under the command of General Speidel
1940 - Promoted to Hauptmann. Regiment and location unknown
1941 - His division is encircled by Russian troops at Tolotschin, and he passes away in a field hospital after sustaining an infection from a gunshot wound. (His regiment during this time is unknown to me)
Decoration(s): Iron Cross (Class unknown)Last edited by MLH13; 10-30-2010, 05:56 PM.Comment
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A photo and painting of Herr Armbrust.Comment
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With my daughter now in college, her room is now my man cave.Comment
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Very impressive collection, feels like i just went to 3rd Reich parade
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Thank you, Eddie but after looking at your collection, I have some work to do.Originally posted by Eddie View PostVery impressive collection, feels like i just went to 3rd Reich parade
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Wow ..this is awesome, thanks for sharing
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Dude, that's unbelievable!
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I must say I never tire of re-visiting this thread!
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Thanks, Chris. With your expertise I've added a few nice pieces that are not in the photos.Originally posted by stonemint View PostI must say I never tire of re-visiting this thread!
If you're ever in the San Diego area, give me a ring. The collection is much better in person.
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