Matrosenobergefreiter Collani

[stray_dog]

Hi all,

I would like to share some photos of my latest "project", a Collani of a Matrosenobergefreiter and its awards. Being a collector of mainly Greek, British and German Army militaria with a focus on the Mediterranean Campaign, these were my first KM pieces, since I wanted a representative, early-war KM impression.

With the condition of the jacket dictating the one of the awards, I really enjoyed all the related research, and got to appreciate the KM niche more. It's been a learning curve, for sure.

I hope you 'll like it! Feel free to add any comments about any "red flags" of any nature!

Regards,
Giorgos

[Martin Simon]

Very nice, well done. KM is underrated - but awesome!
Martin

[GAMS1]

Nice original jacket !
Nick

[stray_dog]

Thank you both for your kind comments, Martin and Nick!

I totally agree with the KM being underrated and - nonetheless - awesome! This one made me consider adding more pieces in the future!

Giorgos

[Waffenreich]

Agree with the other Giorgos - very well done

I also agree that KM is underrated (which can be a good thing sometimes)

vr

Bob

[stray_dog]

Thank you, Bob! Glad you like it!

Giorgos

[Rudi Kettler]

The Collani you have is very nice, I have similar and know how good they look. Well done

[stray_dog]

Thank you, Rudi! Yes, they are really elegant!

Giorgos

[Rudi Kettler]

Sailorskit 009.JPG Here is mine...he looks like brother of your Collani
Rod

[Martin Simon]

Hi Rod,
Looks nice, do you have some photo's of the stamp and lining?
Martin

[Rudi Kettler]

Hi Martin, Not photographed inside, but it has in red embroidery "0 2816 40 S" and in white "BAK 10.4.39 II"
regards
Rod

[Martin Simon]

Ah, ok, well that sounds reassuring. From the photo you posted it strikes me as an NVA Colani. But I'd be happy to be wrong.
Martin

[Rudi Kettler]

Hi Martin, Maybe I need to be concerned, although it was sent with several original WH items last year. I am new to KM, as I collected only Heer since 1955 I have taken an interest in KM since last year. I took picture of the inside. You can have look, your opinion will be of value to me.

[Martin Simon]

Unfortunately the concerns are justified. Added red stitching of the Stammroll number and fake BAK stamp in a postwar tunic. Sorry.
Martin

[compressore]

Not nice to see.... I can imagine the disappointment...