Czech post-war wen/leather straps SOLD AS REPROS on eBay...worth studying!

[derspiess63]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...251267905&rd=1

Now I reckon that a (dim) light has been shed on the reason why there are many web/leather Y straps around,with genuine WW2 or post-war web parts;the Czech Army adopted a "mixed media" model in the 50s,which adds to the ones found without the rear straps and promptly"pressed into use" by Europen dealers who's passed them over to their US colleagues!
This eBay listing should make people re-consider their believing!
Hope that helps
Manny

[Patrick Dempsey]

Hi Manny,

i've often thought that amongst the subjects that are totally lacking in reference works (late war Luft ground troops uniforms for example ), a book detailing what the Czechs actually used and produced in the late 1940's and 1950's would be a fertile subject for collectors ....even a section in a reference would be a help to people.
I live in hope.....

Patrick.

[derspiess63]

Hi Manny,

i've often thought that amongst the subjects that are totally lacking in reference works (late war Luft ground troops uniforms for example ), a book detailing what the Czechs actually used and produced in the late 1940's and 1950's would be a fertile subject for collectors ....even a section in a reference would be a help to people.
I live in hope.....

Patrick.

An Amen as big as an aircraft carrier to that Patrick!
Keep safe
Manny

P.S.;I afree with about the LW FDs !

[mietek]

Czech Y-straps also are VERY cheap. I just bought Y-straps+backpack for less than 5 USD (in Czech Rep.). Unissued condition, made in 1952.
Actually will be more problems for unexperienced collectors. Czech canteens, breadbags, torches etc. based on german ww2 stuff. However they are clearly marked, with two crossed swords.

[Patrick Dempsey]

Hello Mietek,
i, for one, would be very interested in seeing a Czech breadbag if you have one to share?

All the best,

Patrick.

[derspiess63]

Czech Y-straps also are VERY cheap. I just bought Y-straps+backpack for less than 5 USD (in Czech Rep.). Unissued condition, made in 1952.
Actually will be more problems for unexperienced collectors. Czech canteens, breadbags, torches etc. based on german ww2 stuff. However they are clearly marked, with two crossed swords.

Hi Mietek,
I think it would be great if you'd onlybe so kind and post a few pictures of Czech equipments....if you're not allowed to yet just send them to me and I'll post them for you!
Cheers
Manny

[Laurence Strong]

Atleast he's not trying to sell as real third reich

[derspiess63]

Atleast he's not trying to sell as real third reich

For a honest eBay seller(an exception,rather than a rule these days!)there are many others who knowingly,willingly and gladly sell these straps as originals !

[Laurence Strong]

Isn't that the truth!

[derspiess63]

Isn't that the truth!

Are you sure Laurence?Why don't you have a look yourself?Fakes a-go-go sold as originals!

[Laurence Strong]

Sorry I don't follow what you are saying. I stated that "thats the truth" in reference to unscrupulos dealers trying to pass everything off as fakes!

[MGN]

OH PLEASE !

[derspiess63]

Sorry I don't follow what you are saying. I stated that "thats the truth" in reference to unscrupulos dealers trying to pass everything off as fakes!

It's my fault Laurence !
Keep safe
Manny

[Patrick Dempsey]

Hi all due to rank stupidity i've added some images sent by fellow member Mietek to the wrong thread....they can be found here:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?p=491613#post491613

patrick.

[mietek]

Hi Patrick!!

Thank you very much for posting pictures (in another thread is also OK ).
September im going to Czech Rep. again, so I want to buy some more stuff. Off course I'll send you pictures again.

Best regards

mietek