My First Twelve Years...

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This man was never far 'Der Führer' and his standard.

Bruno Gesche.

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Gesche after the fall of France.

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Gesche next to the boss...

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Rare photo album from member of LAH Honorguard in Berlin during the time Hitler was at the old Reichskanzlei and then later at the Berghof.

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While at the Berghof...

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More Berghof

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Berghof.

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AH Hoffman Card w/original Signature.

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John, a truly imrpessive collection. I can only dream about something like this. So what is the plan for the next 12 years? Jacques

Thanks Jacques...I won't shed a tear for you yet though. I enjoyed seeing the photos of your collection as well - top notch!

When I moved from SS to Army, I gravitated towards KC related material. Now after twelve years I feel like I am finally in 'my area' collecting KC and TDB related material for Army Infantry/Grenadier.

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Off to bed tonight, hope you folks enjoy.

I will try to post the Army items from my first twelve years later in the week.

Best Regards,
John

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John,

What a great collection of SS items!! It is funny how we tend to go through different ventures in this hobby. I too have sold or traded some nice SS items over the years that I wish I had back, but at least you can say that you once owned and enjoyed them for many years. I am sure that your Army collection is an outstanding one as well. Good luck and I hope that you enjoy many more years of collecting. regards, Grant

Thanks for your kind words Grant. I'm sure you will recognize a piece or two here that came from you.

Though I do miss my SS items, I don't regret moving on. I've found Army KC collecting every bit as interesting.

Best,
John

[Jeff V]

Hi John, thats all!!! It seems like it should just go on forever! Really amazing, I can only look forward to round 2!
best wishes,
jeff

[Federico Perez]

Truly an amazing collection and selection of items from the SS, from the uniforms,camo and insignias to superb group of documents of important officers/soldiers in combat.....just a MAGNIFICENT selection, you did extreamly well during those 12 years and I am pretty sure your new area/interest will have a eaqualy superb representation.

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WOW!
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful and fantastic collection, 12 years are you serious?
It's like a library.
Unreal stuff,
Go on, send us the army stuff, I can't wait.
Regards
nco