Signal blitz's

[afrika]

OK, do fake signal blitz's exist and what do they look like? Feel free to post pics.
Steve

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Steve, Cyrus Lee sells these. They are the type for Female Signal Operators. They are not brilliant and really would not fool most collectors I think?

http://www.soldat.com/Abz%20Helferin.htm

Cheers, Ade.

[afrika]

Thanks Ade. Have you come across any of the Manions blitzes? I have looked at a couple but am not sure about them. Also, whats the best source for these elusive little buggers ?
cheers
Steve

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Steve, I never bother looking at Manions, sorry. I do see these at shows over here, but I never bother to ask prices on them. I think they are still fairly cheap? I paid £2 for mine (Pink) donkey's years ago. I will keep a lookout for them at the big show coming up at Beltring in three weeks time.


Cheers, Ade.

[afrika]

bttt

[afrika]

Does no-one else other than Ade even have an interest in signal blitzes or am I all alone in this big wide world? Someone out there keeps bidding against me, so some-one must !!!!!

Steve

[Michael Kuligowski]

Does no-one else other than Ade even have an interest in signal blitzes or am I all alone in this big wide world? Someone out there keeps bidding against me, so some-one must !!!!!

Steve

Hey Steve !!!
I got my blitzes long time ago.. I'v never compared them to fake ones..... I will try to post some scans

ok.. here they are:
blue - early (backing is dark green - scanner kinda changed fgreen color)


green pzgr/gj:


green - gjr :


green pzgr late - on brown wool:


artillery early:

[Michael Kuligowski]

artillery late:


infantry early:


infantry late:


signal early:


thats all

[Fred Green]

Signal Blitzes

Does no-one else other than Ade even have an interest in signal blitzes or am I all alone in this big wide world? Someone out there keeps bidding against me, so some-one must !!!!!

Steve

Hey Steve,

I found a very neat website for repro trade badges to include signal blitzes! Take a look at http://www.116.0catch.com

Fred

[afrika]

Fred, nice site with some pretty relevant info that I've been after for some time ! Thanks bud.


Mike K; You have some nice original blitzes there. The late PzGr on brown wool is actually for the tropical greatcoat. I have an IDENTICAL patch with provenance from a grenadier in 104 Motorized Infantry Regiment from North Africa circa 1941/42. Nice stuff mate.

cheers guys, keep em coming !
Steve

[stroh]

Fred, nice site with some pretty relevant info that I've been after for some time ! Thanks bud.


Mike K; You have some nice original blitzes there. The late PzGr on brown wool is actually for the tropical greatcoat. I have an IDENTICAL patch with provenance from a grenadier in 104 Motorized Infantry Regiment from North Africa circa 1941/42. Nice stuff mate.

cheers guys, keep em coming !
Steve

Another reputable source for signal blitzes is The Collector's Guild www.germanmilitaris.com Peter Whamond, who runs it, usually has a number available.

Good Luck,
Ed

[afrika]

Another reputable source for signal blitzes is The Collector's Guild www.germanmilitaris.com Peter Whamond, who runs it, usually has a number available.

Good Luck,
Ed

Thanks for the input, Ed.
Steve

[afrika]

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[PaulR]

Here is what I have in that area:

2 Black (pioneer)
1 Grey (Political?)
4 White (infantry)
3 Pink (Panzer)
2 Artillary (Red)
1 Lemon Yellow (Signals)
1 Golden Yellow (Calvary/Recon)
1 Light Green (Panzer Gren)
1 Grass Green (Gebirgsjager)
1 Cornflower Blue (Medical)
2 Sky Blue (Transport)

I too love the blitzes. They are for the most part, very reasonably priced. I am still lacking a few others I would love to find... When I have some money . Thank you for starting this great thread.

I am not aware of any real attempt of making fakes of these other than the repros listed above.(For re-enactors).

V/r
Paul

[longislandercjv]

OK, do fake signal blitz's exist and what do they look like? Feel free to post pics.
Steve

Hello Steve;
My name is Chris Varrichio from Long island, New York.
I am an avid collector and share your interest in WH Signals Blitzen.
I have a number of duplicates and will send you a photo.
Contact me via Email at:
zoods@aol.com

Best regards, Chris