In this video we feature the best collection in the UK of German combat equipment. Hopefully you will enjoy seeing what can be achieved with pure dedication!
I would imagine a lot of those pieces were bought in his early days of collecting like myself when in the 1970s things were a lot easier to find and a lot cheaper.Oh happy days
My grandfather collected a lot of these original items after the war, (1945 - 1980) when it was so much more easier to find them. He said he’ll give me most of them when he passes. He doesn’t want to right now as it’s his prized possessions.
Living in the UK certainly makes finding these WWII items a lot easier. I've seen other videos where outdoor military shows in the UK are loaded with German uniforms and other items. Here in the USA things like that are very scarce. I personally find WWII items (no guns) in Estate Sales of veterans who have died, however, I am very uncomfortable buying any German tunic because of the strong potential of it being fake. My Dad was in WWII (44 -45) and he brought home a few uniforms so I know all of those things are original/vintage.
German world war II memorabilia is too pricey the start collecting as a young lad. This is a one-of-a-kind collection I'm probably never be duplicated.
Great Dan a wonderful friends collection there. It is a shame that prices have got so steep (especially Ww2 German items like these) to make that sort of collection only possible for adults with serious financial resources. Saying that young collectors can specialise and Allied WW2 itema are more prolific and therefore far cheaper. Would love to se your Afrika Korps collection or some more friends displays.
where i can find a good mannequin ? , i have an nskk uniform . I am from New York City, so for me it would be better a place in America that sell them due to the problems that covid 19 has caused in international shipments
Check out this site: yanksmannequins.com/ Normally, they stock 13 different full mannequins. Due to overseas shipping issues, most are out of stock currently, but many will be restocked at the end of November 2021, per their site. They are intended to fit military uniforms, so are smaller in stature (5' 9") than what you see in most modern fashion mannequins. Regimentals features them in one of their videos here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IA63ytqc3E8.html
My Grandfather was taken prisoner at Supercharge..l always asked him what the Germans wore and he always said.. “..no matter what was flying..they still had their caps on...” Other things to think of eh? But just imagine IF he had done like (others) have done...he picked up say...15 on his travels? I have been in the British Army myself...(because of my Grandfather) and seen the remarkable prices of pieces of even modern equipment sells for...
I have an SS buckle marked O & C ges gesch. There is a black painted background behind the swastika and words. Is this anything special than any other early SS buckle? Not all are painted. And it IS as the vet got it. ??
One thing I absolutely hate about this collection is the barrel of the mp40 resting on the original $20,000 second pattern FJ boots. Really don't like that.
@@luger_Mann They are obviously very similar firearms, but they are the precursors to the MP-40, not MP-40's - unless we are being deliberately imprecise.
@@danfisher8096 that explains it. You dont happen to know its provenance do you? Interested to know what building/location it came from. Great collection.
I like at 12.45 about what “young collectors” can collect...MOST CERTAINLY NOT original WW2 German stuff..... I remember in the 70’s as a kid where a German POW camp was and they had SHOEBOXES FULL....and I mean FULL of playbooks (as I later found out) going for 50/£1 a book!!! All the collectors were after the “big” stuff..helmets..smocks..etc etc.. Now...go to War and Peace...they are looking to find a watch that matches the (pay book)....and if it has a number and the guys history...especially the TOP arms (Waffen SS, Armour etc....) those old Pay books have increased more in value than a barn find AC Cobra to many collectors
Another 50 something guy who lives with his mother. Where are the Horst Wessel Waffen SS drinking songs? I'm sorry maybe a Fleetwood Mac song would have been more appropriate soundtrack for this bozo the clown collection of movie props.
