What is it ? Sure you will love it !!

[Lionel H.]

Hi Guys !! First for the Moderators : I am 100% aware the Pics which follow are not about "Paper or Photos", but I promise you it is.... the rest is.... and will follow !!

For you fellow Collectors this Title sounding like a joke... but it is not !! What I want to show you yet has an interesting History, but collection is an Hobby, and hobby means pleasure..... So first, I let you guess§discover what it is!! Size : 37x37cm, big enough !! All Ideas are welcome, even the most ....... well...... exotic Answers !! At the end, all Explanations and some more (nice) Stuff !! Lionel. <p><img src="http://cdn02.trixum.de/upload2/F/g/FgYdM7VKSTEs140042260169P1683.jpg"></p>
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[Simon O.]

Someone with model making skills making a gift for their regimental commander i'd say.

[Tom B]

WOW....I like it !!!!! Can't wait to see the rest !!!! Tom

[Lionel H.]

Yes Tom, you will see it . But say me first what you think it is !! Not done by my Child, I swear it !!

[W Petz]

Model of a Commanders Regimental Hq's bunker disguised as a Russian Hut (top level). Apparently there is a second part to it as it appears that the top can be removed to reveal something inside. Either it will show what what the Hq's looks from the inside or it is used for another purpose such a desk top ornament holding documents, writing materials, maps etc.

Bill

[Lionel H.]

Hi Bill ! You know what ?? I have jumped on it and try to ckeck if the Roof can be removed..... but no Treasure hided in it, it is not made to be dismounted or to put something in it.... this Item is, I am afraid, as he is, and has no real Utility !!

Thank you Bill. To be honest, I would have loved your Idea should be true !!

[Tom B]

Model of a Commanders Regimental Hq's bunker disguised as a Russian Hut (top level). Apparently there is a second part to it as it appears that the top can be removed to reveal something inside. Either it will show what what the Hq's looks from the inside or it is used for another purpose such a desk top ornament holding documents, writing materials, maps etc.

Bill

You are right on !! I agree with you !

[W Petz]

Lionel,

I noticed there was an even line lengthways where the lettering is located and thought that it would be possible that the entire top could be removed to reveal something inside but I guess I'm only partially correct I've seen similar decorative items like this where the top can be removed.


Bill

Hi Bill ! You know what ?? I have jumped on it and try to ckeck if the Roof can be removed..... but no Treasure hided in it, it is not made to be dismounted or to put something in it.... this Item is, I am afraid, as he is, and has no real Utility !!

Thank you Bill. To be honest, I would have loved your Idea should be true !!

[feldpost 58]

Hi,

I think that this item is an unusual type of cuckoo clock. although I could be totally wrong!
Must have the answer!

Best wishes,

John.

[W Petz]

Here is a little hand made box that I have in my collection...I placed two packs of period cigarettes inside

[Angel Farré]

Well, first we must take into consideration that we are talking about Lionel, so we know that this will be an amazing piece so now we can start guessing about what it is and what is hidden.

Clearly this is a gift done but soldiers to his commander to conmemorate their time in Russia.

I suppose it was not only decorative so maybe something hidden or stored in it.

Now we must take in mind the Lionel efect so................ I guess in its interior are all papers, medals, photos and more from the officers who will be a KC winner....................

Show it to us I am starting eating my fingers as my nails were finished some time ago.

Angel

[W Petz]

I think Lionel said there is nothing inside..Maybe a Panzerknacker carved into the bottom of this or some kind of dedication to the Regimental ommander

Bill

[Lionel H.]

I want first to all you Guys for your imagination. As you can see thereafter, I have tried everything possible to find treasures in it, or hided Function I didn' guessed first !! BUT :

[Tom B]

going on vacation, I'll check back in a couple weeks !

[W Petz]

Lionel,

Did you try explosives or a match? I have alot of wartime photos that show Russian Huts being blown up or on fire.

Bill

I want first to all you Guys for your imagination. As you can see thereafter, I have tried everything possible to find treasures in it, or hided Function I didn' guessed first !! BUT :