I have a Dark Secret

[Dennis S]

If anyone has followed any of my posts or checked my web/blog they would know
I have an interest in the Axis combat items of the Italian Campaign. I have a sincere interest in items from Axis volunteers in German Service to include the Waffen SS and the RSI. This includes their uniforms, headgear and insignia.


but........ I have a dark secret


If look at the first photo it looks innocent enough.

[Dennis S]

My secret is dark and "Black"

[Dennis S]

and some silver

[Dennis S]

and sometimes RZMed

[Dennis S]

not always black but a little too shiny for combat sometimes

[Dennis S]

Heres the SS NCO hat by Heinrich Wille - Hannover

It is a 1938-39 hat. It has a gray sweatband which I do not believe was replaced
period or otherwise ,but may have been used when a transition to the SS -VT hats were being made

[NickG]

Wow wonderful Dennis.
Do I count 6 daggers in your treasure chest?
That bullion-brocade dress belt is not too shabby either!
Now that the secret is out about its contents, you might as well decorate the chest with some fancy wood carving
to go along with the theme!

(just kidding of course! very tasteful as is! but I would have a hard time not displaying such fantastic items)

[Dennis S]

side shot of the saddle

[PaulMann]

oh my

..please don't..stop! is what I'm thinking, I'm actually speechless!
laughing my @ss off @ Nick ALL at the same time.
THE CAP!!!!!!!!!!

[Dennis S]

Interior notice the gray sweatband

[Dennis S]

skull

[Dennis S]

eagle

[Dennis S]

Wow wonderful Dennis.
Do I count 6 daggers in your treasure chest?
That bullion dress belt is not too shabby either!
Now that the secret is out about its contents, you might as well decorate the chest with some fancy wood carving
to go along with the theme!

(just kidding of course! very tasteful as is! but I would have a hard time not displaying such fantastic items)

You just love that computer paint brush don't you Nick.

Yes six, One is a numbered total ground Rohm ,One is an honest to God Himmler I have had for 25 years, and another is a numbered Klaas. The others are RZMers

[jacquesf]

Denis, now that is a secret worth keeping and quite a treasure chest. Are you some kind of a pirate? Jacques

[Dennis S]

Heinrich Wille - Hannover RZM code