New Zealand Militaria Show Today

[fieldgear]

Hi All

There was a militaria show in Auckland today that I got to do a display in along with a friend. Here are some pics of the Kiwis & Germans "somewhere in Italy"

We were lucky enough to have the use of a decent backdrop.

best,..Robert

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[Kurland]

Hey Robert, awesome displays, the material used is really great!
I know Italy can be cold, but are you sure the Gremans used winter boots over there? Just a question, further great display!
Greetings Peter

[fieldgear]

Hi Peter, good point & I am not sure. They are the only boots I have that fit him though!

Best,..Robert

[Glenn Barbaritz]

Robert, great looking display. wish I could have checked it out in person as well as the other goodies there. was there some nice stuff or just the typical run of the mill pieces? Glenn

[Jean-Loup]

I heard a story about a paire of these boots being worn in the heat of the month of august near Nice, France. A german had been killed in a bunker, and his body was then lying beside the road. Here is the vet interview:

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[fieldgear]

Hi Glenn

unfortunately, pretty much run of the mill. I managed to get an MP40 mag only.

For everyone else, I forgot to add to my original post "Somewhere in Italy" came about because we thought the backdrop looked a bit like Monte Cassino where NZ forces were. The canvas has on the back "A bombed Spanish village" & was obtained from a TV station prop sale. The columns came from the "Hercules" & "Xena - Warrior Princess" sets so all in all, a little "Dramatic licence" was used.

The guy that loaned them has a lot of this type of gear, & I think next year its NZ Mounted Rilfes. (So I wont be in that!)

It was a bit of fun too.

Best,..Robert

[Appleman93]

Looks great. When is the next one? Do you know of any good dealers in New Zealand? Thanks

[MG34NZ]

Superb display Rob, I hope to make it to an Auckland show one of these days!
Regards
Andrew

[fieldgear]

Hi Andrew

thanks for that!
This years show was last weekend, & a pic attached.

Appleman93 where exactly are you??

Best,.Rob

[IanC]

Nice display Rob!

Cheers

Ian