Oak and bE HB suit

[PanzerFrank]

I didn't realize that using my 2nd pattern helmet cover as a pretzel bowl was "NAUGHTY"

[kammo man]

I use one to hold sunglasses


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[kammo man]

Owen- a few things I forgot to ask...how long have you collected WW2 German camo (specifically SS), what was your first piece you put into your collection (even if it no longer is in your collection), and finally, do you have a favorite piece (and if not a favorite piece, a favorite pattern)??
Thanks for taking the time!!
Regards, Frank

My first collection that I ever saw was in 1986.
It had all German.
There was a 2 piece dot suit.
The suit had a Oak cammo cap.
There was also a Oak helmet cover on another guy.

My first piece that I owned was an Oak B felt.
I then got a 2 piece dot out in HB.
I then got a Pink smock.
I then got a couple of other zelts.
I was 18.
By 21 I had a nice oak helmet cover.

It was then I discovered Painted helmets.
I had some really great 3 color helmets.
A nice Medic helmet.
A great WL ground forces.
A SS police.
A WL cammo.

I then got a WL chanel suit.
And went in a WL vortex.


I moved to London from my home town and sold everything to buy a KLIEN mountain bike and a set of 1200 Technics ...flight box and mixer and went in a different direction for a few years.

My favorite pattern is everyone.
How can you pick ?
They are all works of art in themselves.

[jacquesf]

and here you are again at 25, collecting pictures of camo. J

[kammo man]

Its an endless cycle of life.

[PanzerFrank]

Owen- Thanks for your answers. I agree that the patterns are all works of art. I know people don't like to get too far off topic on a thread, but perhaps I can have a moment of leeway here. I, too was 18 in 1986, but the "bug" didn't bite me until I was 30. Summer of 1998, I was on my way home from work on the highway when some clown in front of me proceeded to hit his brakes and give me the "1 finger salute" NO Idea why, so don't ask. I knew there was a school bus behind me full of summer activity kids, so I made the decision to go off the freeway onto the side of a steep hill, and 2 seconds later I hit the concrete side of the freeway overpass head on at about 60mph. I was pinned inside. Many people stopped to help, but it was pointless. Then someone yelled " Oh S*^Trish, it's on fire. The fire worked it's way through the firewall (it started in the engine compartment), and eventually got to me. I was now on fire, from my thighs to my feet. Moments later (a lifetime), the fire department arrived and put the flames out. I had 3rd degree burns down to the muscle on both legs. I spent a month in the burn unit and had about a dozen skin graft surgeries. I also had a broken pelvis, my left thigh had broken and was sticking out of the skin, my left knee was in 6 pieces and was also an open wound. Both arms broken, 3 vertebrae in my neck, right tibia and finials broken, spleen had to be removed, and gallbladder and a sizeable piece of my liver. I am full of titanium the rods, pins and screws. So it took 2 year's to be able to walk again. I was able to recover in my parent's home, as my mother was the emergency room director in a local hospital. She was able to take leave to care for me. During those years, there were many movies, miniseries and History Channel shows, not to mention my Grandfather's stories of his experience in European theater. I was exposed to German camouflage via tv and books (Beaver, etc.) Eventually I got better and began going to auctions and estate sales with my fiancee. One in particular kicked off my "camo habit". We were in the basement of a home where an auction was being held. She spotted something I overlooked...a box that I thought had dark colored drop cloths for painting. No no- there were FOUR near mint Splinter Zeltbahns, all stamped Anton Joring 1939!! We waited until the started auctioning basement items and wound up paying $5.00 for ALL 4!!! No one knew what they were. So the bug bit me hard, and I've been collecting since 2001. I hope I haven't made anyone mad with my story here. I know it's off topic, and it won't happen again. One more thing-- my wreck was on the local news for the next 2 weeks, asking for someone to come forward or identify the guy who did this. They called it a "Road Rage" wreck. NO ONE EVER CAME FORWARD OR GAVE A TIP. IT HAPPENED AT 4:30PM ESTATE ON A FRIDAY...PACKED FREEWAY...YET NO ONE SAW THE GUY. I lost my faith in humanity after that...but thanks to the kindness and willingness to help, guys like Owen and many other forum members have salvaged some of that faith in others. Thanks to all who read this.

[kammo man]

F
I appreciate your candid reply
It takes a lot to spill the beans on yourself.
If you need anything just ask
O




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[Bill Hermann]

A great and inspirational story Frank, it really puts things into perspective. Warm regards, Bill

[Lostwith]

A great and inspirational story Frank, it really puts things into perspective. Warm regards, Bill

Frank, great, and very inspirational. So much much of pain You had to go through... I can't even imagine that... You are very strong and so positive. All The Best for You.

With my Warmest Regards

Lostwith

[markus]

Thanks for showing these beauties Owen.

Finally someone with guts to show something classy and original on here again.

Cheers from Amsterdam!

Markus