Panzer Grenadier, North Africa, Early 1941

[John Hodgin]

Here you go Barry.

[barry1954]

Thanks a lot John. Great helmet.

Regards,

Barry

[B. N. Singer]

Salutations Sir!

As per your idiom you have set the bar for excellence.

Hope you and yours are keeping well.

Respectfully,
B. N.

[germanmedals]

One of the best sets ever seen

[John Hodgin]

Thanks Germanmedals and Mr. Singer, appreciated.

Hope you and yours are well Mr. Singer. Have had a serious illness in the family which was diagnosed last year and as rightfully taken up most of my attention. Puts the important things of life into immediate perspective. I am doing well however. Thanks!

[eubank]

Really great items John, a treat to see these.
Glad to hear all is well.

[zimmerit]

Damn. That’s impressive

[TWS]

Absolutely SUPERB grouping. Thanks for sharing this with us John.

[Daniele C]

Fantastic set John thanks for Sharing!

[John Hodgin]

Sincere thanks gentlemen. For personal reasons, this grouping has quickly become as significant as any Fj group.

Tried to post some detail photos but all attempts failed this morning. Anyone else having trouble posting photos?

[Jan B]

Killer set John ! Thats high end collecting


Would you consider it displaying it more permanently on a mannequin or alike?


Best regards and stay safe,


Jan B.

[John Hodgin]

Killer set John ! Thats high end collecting


Would you consider it displaying it more permanently on a mannequin or alike?


Best regards and stay safe,


Jan B.

Greetings Jan, thanks!

That has always been the plan. My FJ mannequins are all 6 feet tall. The DAK M40 tunic and M40 cap are small, am going to have to find a smaller mannequin for this set. The search goes on.

[Jan B]

Greetings Jan, thanks!

That has always been the plan. My FJ mannequins are all 6 feet tall. The DAK M40 tunic and M40 cap are small, am going to have to find a smaller mannequin for this set. The search goes on.

Keep us updated John, I can only imagine it will look stunning on a vintage / retro mannequin.

Good luck with the hunt

Best regards,
Jan B.

[collector19]

Thanks gentlemen all, here are some details for 19.

Mark, I did not choose the cap, it was chosen for me, a very long time ago.

Tim, there are plenty of Tropenhelm, they just happen to have Luftwaffe eagles on them. Seriously, as this will eventually be on a mannequin much preferred the M40 cap over a sun helmet. Would like a greatcoat, but would not display it for it would cover most everything.

There are Heer web Y-straps also, just on other displays. One will be moved to this group when it is put on a mannequin.

Many thanks for all the comments and interest.

Sorry for my late reply

Thanks for the additional shots, that bayo is an piece of art on it´s own... And the pair of 40s leave one speechless
Simply perfect setup/combination

[John Hodgin]

Thanks Collector19, a photo of the boots.