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[jacquesf]

This forum and its members has contributed enormously to my knowledge and collection. This post is just a thank you to everybody who contributes and participates here. In the past two years, I have really achieved something that would not have been possible if I did not join here.

Down South in Africa we are really isolated when it comes to mainstream TR collecting, which make collecting and collecting real , original items nearly impossible, but for the forum and its members (and the e-stand).

I can honestly said I have met great people and decent human beings here and friends and contacts which hopefully should last a lifetime. Special thanx to my SS mentor, John Pic. Jacques

[RaymondG]

Jacques

That is a wonderful display and I can say that without any bitterness from the events of the Rugby World Cup Final

The forum is a wonderful resource and touchstone for collectors, as well as being an excellent virtual library of information, that no published book can keep up with.

On saying that, it is only as good as its membership and only the members can make it bigger and better by adding to, and helping to transfer knowledge to others.

Once again, nice display, Jacques and thanks for posting the image

Raymond

[besslein]

nice display
can you plese post a better shot from your nco tunic?

[jacquesf]

Besslein, this tunic originates from Italy and has been discussed before, it also visited the SOS for a hands on analysis by various knowledgeable guys. The consensus is that it is an original ss tunic restored with orginal insignia. The cufftitle is just pinned on for display purposes. Jacques. Ps Raymond, thanx for the kind words. SA rugby is back to normal, everything is in shambles again.

nice display
can you plese post a better shot from your nco tunic?

[besslein]

Besslein, this tunic originates from Italy and has been discussed before, it also visited the SOS for a hands on analysis by various knowledgeable guys. The consensus is that it is an original ss tunic restored with orginal insignia. The cufftitle is just pinned on for display purposes. Jacques. Ps Raymond, thanx for the kind words. SaA rugby is back to nnormal, everything is in shambles again.

thanks,nice german woll tunic

[billbert]

Yes from the looks of things South Africa has themselves a card carrying NAZI collector..And an expert in the art of display!!Billbert

[billcarson]

Special thanx to my SS mentor, John Pic. Jacques

So that's a shedfull of money well spent then

[John Pic]

Thank you Jacques,Im flattered and happy to see someone enjoying thier hobby to the fullest. I am by no means an expert on anything except maybe Prime Rib. I dont profess to be some sort of leader in the field. I get alot of emails from people wanting my advice on tunics and eagle insignias, I try to help, but really its up to a collector to be happy with what they buy.
Again thank you Jacques for the kind words.Unfortunately forums like this draw the anonymous useless comments up like a boil on the butt. Hang in there and just enjoy it. Over and out.

[dblmed]

Splendid Collection and Tasteful Display!

Jacques, WHAT a Splendid Collection and a Tasteful Display! Thanks for Sharing.

Yes, this Forum is a wonderful site for Networking and Sharing with other individuals of predominantly, a like mindset. But, like any 'family' there will be disagreements and squabbles at times. As long as they are kept on an Objective and Professional level - we all benefit from those discussions.

John Pic has indeed contributed much to this Hobby, and I enjoy & respect his opinion both on SS Items..... and Prime Rib. .............. Txs, Dave/dblmed

[Jägermeister]

A very tasteful presentation of a top-shelf-collection!!
Very good, I would like to see more!

Thanks for showing us!

[Lorenz]

Hello Jacques!
Congratulations! beautiful collection and really a fantastic display!
This type of display it's really a dream for me, I hope to have one day the possibilty to have one similar for my collection!
By Lorenz

[Mike TM]

Very nice display
Mike

[Ludwig]

Yes, very nice displays!

[Dr. Strangelove]

well

Well Jaques is just showing you small foto. The whole room is very impressive and relaxing. Just the kind of place a Fella could have a Bourbon and Cigar!

[Mooyman]

Great display Jacques!! Well done!!

Best regards,

Ricardo.