KM Collections

[Martin W]

Hi Erik,

besides the Schwerin,who are the makers of the three HSK badges in post 28?

Cheers,Martin.

[ekrogh]

Here's another one: named white tunic to Oberleutnant Heinz Geissler, U-390.

[ekrogh]

Hi Erik,

besides the Schwerin,who are the makers of the three HSK badges in post 28?

Cheers,Martin.

Martin,

From left-to-right: unmarked tomback (and heavy!) B.H. Mayer; unmarked, well-worn tomback Juncker; marked zinc Souval.

Best,

Erik

[Martin W]

Erik,

i had a feeling the one on the left was a tombak Mayer.You are a lucky man,i am still looking for one of these.I do have a zinc Mayer,marked L/18.

Regards,Martin.

[Leroy]

It is very, very nice to see quality KM material posted here! This branch has been neglected by too many for too long. Nice KM uniforms are every bit as rare as nice Panzer or SS.

[ekrogh]

Leroy,

Nice Konteradmiral uniform! The eagle is nicely executed in celleon and bullion. Is it named?

Thanks also for showing your other reefer jacket and white cap.

Best Regards,

Erik

[Martin W]

It is very, very nice to see quality KM material posted here! This branch has been neglected by too many for too long. Nice KM uniforms are every bit as rare as nice Panzer or SS.

I agree Leroy.I do not collect uniforms,headgear,etc,i just collect awards and photographs,but i certainly enjoy looking at,and admiring them.

Regards,Martin,

[Leroy]

Thanks, Erik! The Konteadmiral is Heinrich Ruhfus, former Kommandant/Oslo and Kommandant/Toulon. Captain of the NIOBE at the time of her tragic sinking (still commemorated by the German Navy on July 26 of each year) and captain of the Konigsberg, also at the time of her sinking. He was court-martialled (and completely exonerated) after the NIOBE incident. Count von Luckner (the "Sea Devil" and former captain of the NIOBE) testified on Ruhfus' behalf, saying that there "was absolutely nothing" Ruhfus could have done to prevent the sinking, which claimed the lives of 69, including 50 cadets considered the "flower of the new Navy". Ruhfus was considered the "Mr. Chips" of the German Navy and was a much-beloved figure. His wife, following the NIOBE tragedy, almost had a nervous breakdown, as many of the lost cadets had spent weekends at the Ruhfus home.

[Stu W]

Late entry...

Hi Guys,

With Jody's guidance I've managed to put together a few myself.

Regards,
Stu

[Stu W]

2/2

[Martin W]

Absolutely knockout Stu.High quality pieces,all.

Regards,Martin.

[Trance_Eyes]

Something to aspire too

cheers

Justin

[kokstok]

Great collections I see here thanks for sharing! Here is my small fleet!

[John R.]

Wonderful collections being posted.

[DaveNZ]

Here are some of my U boat badges.

I must update this photo though as I have added about another ten u boat badges of various makers since

and yes, the bottom left badge, as we look, is apparently a boat made job that came with a denaz GWL I bought. I have no firm providence but thought i would add it to the picture anyhow.

cheers

dave