theres only a small dedicated few who collect 57ers so the question is why did you decide to collect 57s...
and how did you first learn about them??
best regards
tom
and how did you first learn about them??best regards
tom
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Good question Tom!
I first saw 57ers on eBay but learned what I know about them right here.
At the time I was collecting medal bars and got a number of great 57er medal bars. Like a fool I sold them off with most of my other medal bars. I then became a full time ribbon bar collector and the bug for 57ers kicked in there too!
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Personally, I spotted a 1957 Knights Cross on WAF e-stand and was sold immediately
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Since then, I gradually learned more about them, as well as appreciating the craftsmanship and history behind the piece.
It has resulted in my current DK & KC collection.
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Started with my first purchase - 1973
My interest stated in 1973 with my purchase of my 57 RK KvK. I was impressed with the quality and the fact it was 800 marked. I picked up a few more pieces in the 80's & 90's. With my Rk w/Oak's from the vet sealed the deal for me ! TomComment
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Great idea Tom!
I started off collecting TR stuff and my wife ALWAYS hated the swastika pieces.
An unexpected job loss forced me to sell the TR collection I had and when I was able to begin collecting again, I decided to keep the peace and got into 57er's. I have ZERO regrets for it!
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Hi Tom,
I started due to the fact that I couldn't afford a german cross at $2,500. I noticed them for sale on another forum by Rudiger and purchased my first one from him and that won me over.
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Well, I start to collect General Assault Badges.At this time Rüdiger sells a 57er GAB and I think "that is something for my collection". Then I see the next ones on a show and think "Why not !? ". And so it starts. Sinces 3 years I got the virus
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Waaaah, seems i am guilty.....Rüdiger sold here and there and infected the guys
Ha ha...not my fault alone
So how i came to collect 57ers? Well, a story that is not short
Many many moons away i began to collect TR pieces, every i could get. I was a happy little collector
Then my divorced wife heard that these pieces have a worthy and as she always tried to get more money from me she ask her lawyer. So i too had to take a lawyer to fight against my ex. We won but i still had to sell my collection to pay my lawyer....so she won a little bit as my collection was gone
After that i had no fun anymore and did nothing. Some day i stumbled at ebay over a 57er destroyer badge and thought "Hey, looks good - only the small eagle missing, what´s that?? " and i began to read about 57ers. I bid on that destroyer and won the auction ...about 16€
As i too had less money because of paying child support (what i still do) i decided to collect the 57ers because they were really payable for me and after i noticed that the soldiers behind had the same history as on their wartime items i was infected.
Positive effect for a german guy is that i collect political correct. I could buy all over the world without having any trouble with the customs...no swaz.
Of course, as KM nut, i have some KM TR pieces like a parade jacket, Tellermütze and a few awards. But about 85% of my collection is 57er and early BW related.
In the early days we normally paid 25€-30€ or a very early combat award....a tunic with ribbon bar was to get for 20€ and ribbon bars alone for the same money...beginning at 10€
When we have visitors here, i don´t have to hide my collection...only my Dreike display with the SS runes has to go to the closet till the visitors are gone
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I´m not angry about thatOriginally posted by Seewolf View PostWaaaah, seems i am guilty.....Rüdiger sold here and there and infected the guys
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its really interesting seeing how you all got started thanks everyone
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You´re welcome, brotherOriginally posted by Tom C. View Postits really interesting seeing how you all got started thanks everyone
best regards
tom
What about you? Think it´s your turn to tell a story about that
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alright brotherOriginally posted by Seewolf View PostYou´re welcome, brother
What about you? Think it´s your turn to tell a story about that
once apon a time i collected guns but because of crazy prices they got too expensiveso i started collecting jackets i continued with those for around 3-4 years and purelly by accident found out about full size 57ers i knew about ribbon bars and minitures as they came with jackets but full size
and so the bug bit and i went after them finally finding my way to this little gang and have now got a modest collection of 15 57ers (compared to the 2x cupboards full of jackets)
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Great thread1 I missed this one!!!
Like a lot of the guys, i started by collecting Third Reich awards, but the high prices and ever growing number of fakes, was really spoiling the hobby for me!!
I thought about just collecting EK's, and did make start with both Third Reich and Imperial, then i saw a nice looking 57er EK1, and bought it......
The prices were good, with only a few makers, it was much easier to really get to know good from bad, and so my 57 collection started!
Slowly, i sold off most of my Third Reich and Imperial pieces, and just bought 57ers!!
As you all know, EK's are my favorites, but i also collect 57 medalbars, and i've been getting into KVK's recently too, as there are'nt too many EK variants coming up for sale that i have'nt already got!!
So, its 57ers all the way for me, and i can't see me changing again!!!!
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I only have one 57... A luftschultz.. However, I am trying to learn the 57's more.
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Welcome Scott! It's nice to see you posting here.Originally posted by Rommel1933 View Post
If there is anything at all I can do to help you in your 57er quest, don't hesitate to ask.
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