My Collection Part 1

[Gary B]

Having seen all of the wonderfull collections posted in this section, I thought I would attempt to post a few pictures of my own. Unfortunately, my photo abilities are not as good as some of those who have posted before me and will in no way do justice to some of the humble collection I am attempting to display!

Gary B

First up is a rare etached blade mint Luftwaffe 2nd model dagger by Alcosa with tag. Pictured in Wittmann's book.

[Gary B]

Voos Dagger

Although shown at last years Max, I already had dibs on it!

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WKC with tag

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SA Dagger RZM 7/36 (E&F Horster) Dagger retains 100% of finish and all of brown enamel with no spidering or lifting.

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SS Enlisted Man Dagger RZM1198/39 (Unknown). Dagger retains almost 100% of black enamel to scabbard. All plating is perfect.

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Navy Eickhorn retaining 100% of gilt finish.

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2nd model Railroad. An almost perfect example with the rare portepee.

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And let's not forget the Army! Army Eickhorn retaining almost all of its lacquer with original tag with paper insert!

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Army WKC later period example with Tomahawk crossguard. Reatins almost 100% of silvering and almost all of lacquer which has yellowed in some places.

[Gary B]

And finally an Army EP&S.

[Gary B]

Ok, so looking back on these, they are not the best pictures! Nothing close to some of the beautiful pictures I have seen in this forum, but practice makes perfect! Perhaps I will do better at medals....so to close for now here is one of the finest Zimmermann Iron Crosses I have seen.

[relichelmet]

Very nice daggers and your Ek is stunning beutiful, damn thats a mint condition cross.
Best Regards Thorsteinn.

[Mike H]

Light

Gary,

The key to good photos is soft, natural light --- not flash and not direct sunlight.

You would be amazed at the difference. Just take your stuff into a room where you do get the indirect sunlight (not too dark) and give it a try.

Mike

[Gary B]

Mike,

Thanks...I was using flash! Good eye.

Gary

[JasonS]

Gary,

My jaw hurts from hitting the desk when it dropped. Those are amazing daggers you have. I look forward to seeing more.

JasonS