John Hodgin's New Book Announced

[John Hodgin]

Never, ever, ever seen another one.....

Now you have, this one much more worn, and with screened vents.

[Daniele Tirelli]

Please...stop this torture...

[PANZERPIONIERE]

Excellent cannot wait for a copy, and if I make it to the SOS this year, I would like it signed.
Thanks Steve

Looking for anything pertaining to Pi.Btl.16 or Pz.Pi.Btl.16

[Glenn McInnes]

I can't think of a more dedicated,knowledgeable collector than Mr Hodgin with this material.

Can't wait to see it.




Glenn

[ENGLISH BOB]

Hello John,
I'm sure this book will be a great success,you deserve it I will definatly add it to my book collection.Thanks for all the help you give.
Regards
Bob

[John Hodgin]

Thank you Steve, Glenn, and Bob. I appreciate your kindness and confidence!

Dan, I'll try to keep you happy??? with another photo from the book now and then.

Though there is detailed credit for the militaria illustrated in the book; it occurred to me to also credit the Officer's Meyers on the Forum since they are not mine. The well wore example was in George Petersen's collection for decades. Two other rare pieces from George's collection are illustrated in the book that have never been shown in print before.

The less worn Officer's Meyer belonged to a good friend in Palm Beach, who prefers to be unnamed here, and remains one of the wisest collectors I know.

Regards to you all,
John

[John Hodgin]

A Detail For Dan

Hey Daniele,

Here is the photo you requested.

Hope you had a good weekend!
Best,
John

[Russ H]

Para book

I'm really looking forware to this book John!!!

[John Hodgin]

I'm really looking forward to this book John!!!

Hey Russ, thanks for contributing to it! Some fine tropical jump helmets are included thanks to you.

[Daniele Tirelli]

Thanks for showing John!.. I also look forward to see the rest, in the book!
...hope in a signed copy too!...
About Meyers, both great, but should I choose only one, my tastes are for the latter.... Wow!

Hey Russ, thanks for contributing to it! Some fine tropical jump helmets are included thanks to you.

[John Hodgin]

About Meyers, both great, but should I choose only one, my tastes are for the latter.... Wow!

Daniele, I'd be quite happy with either! Had a chance to buy the first example many years ago and passed because I was working on a step in smock at the time.

Still, my favorite Meyers are the early ones with embroidered insignia. Anyone know why?
Best,
John

[Daniele Tirelli]

Oh yes, me too! But that's just a matter of tastes. I like very much the large screened vents styles, and I just LOVE any gently used garment, much more than mint. As said, nothing else that a matter of taste!

Well, maybe for later productions are no more associated with Afrika campaign? I hate these riddles... Always maybe close to 99% chance I p*ss out ....

Daniele, I'd be quite happy with either! Had a chance to buy the first example many years ago and passed because I was working on a step in smock at the time.

Still, my favorite Meyers are the early ones with embroidered insignia. Anyone know why?
Best,
John

[John Hodgin]

Well, maybe for later productions are no more associated with Afrika campaign? I hate these riddles... Always maybe close to 99% chance I p*ss out ....

But you are ALWAYS correct! A+!
Usually Fallschirmjäger in Africa wore Meyers with embroidered insignia. Always exceptions however, as Oberstleut. Koch. Here is a great photo that will appear in the book.

Thanks for the PMs good friend,
John

[John Hodgin]

This is illustrated in the book and I also put it on Jean-Loup's DAK thread.

[John Hodgin]

Detail. It was removed from a Jäger POW in Tunisia by a US soldier.