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    Schwimmweste 10-30

    Hello all,

    I have just bought this life jacket, I collect British and Belgian militaria so this is not in area of collecting but it was only 35 euro and dated 1940 so i bought it (not knowing what it exactly was )

    I have just done some research:

    this should be a Schwimmweste 10-30 first model ? mostly used by German fighter pilots and bomb crews.

    - it is in a very good condition (no holes, or damages)
    - still quite flexible, not cracking!
    - dated june 19 1940 (just before the battle of britain?)
    cylinder dated june 26 1940





    I Can't find this type for sale on the internet except here: http://www.tigercollectibles.co.uk/f...hwimmweste.htm
    it's 2200£ (but damaged) is this a good price? or what is their general value?

    also on germanmilitaria is saw a later type (B2) for sale for $5,235 but I know from previous expierence they are almost always way overpriced ...

    On the one to last photo you can see a seal still attached to the oxygen cylinder,what is its purpose?

    On the label you can see " K. Sch." could these be the initials from the first owner?
    I'm afraid this is not researchable without more information?

    Any more information or comments are welcome

    Regards, Stef

    #2
    Hello Stef,
    You have brought yourself a real bargain there! Regarding price, If you can find a buyer, I would say between 1,550 and 2,00 Euros, give or take.
    Regards,
    Andy

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      #3
      Thanks Andy!

      What do you think of those "K. Sch." letters? initials or something else?

      Stef

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        #4
        K. sch

        Hello Stef,
        In my opinion, the letters "K. Sch" are the initials of the owner. Possibly, it could be an abbreviation for Kriegsmarine Schulle, but I believe if this were the case, there would be a stamp instead of hand writing.

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          #5
          I think these vests are incredibly rare, and a fair value would be around €2200
          WAF LIFE COACH

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            #6
            Great find for a great price



            Andy

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              #7
              K. Sch could be for Kampfflieger Schule

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                #8
                Thanks guys!

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                  #9
                  Nice find and good for you well done.

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                    #10
                    This vest has now been sold to a forum member, please no more emails or offers

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                      #11
                      35 euros? amazing luck.
                      Well done
                      sigpicLooking for the photo albums of Leutnant Emil Freitag, 3. / G.R. 377

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