Wittman is awesome,I watch all his vids and I love the way he smokes and drinks while handling these old relics because I am sure there are many crybaby collectors cringing. I am a little disappointed that he not a gun guy and has no ammo for that broom handle pistol, They are fun and made to shoot.
I have more in common with other militaria collectors than I do with people whom I work with every day or even family members. It's unfortunate but just the way it is. We all share the passion.
It’s understandable as most of the dealers in this field are also pretty good people. I wish I could say they same for Sports card dealers; unfortunately in this collectible field there are too many parasites who only care about lining their pockets with others cash….and don’t care how they do it.
Thomas Whitman is one of the great embassadors of militaria in general and edged weapons in particular that all collectors owe a great debt to. Even though he would play it down, he has shared his knowledge most generously through his various books and free seminars he shares fellow collectors on RU-vid. Let us all raise our glass to the great man in everlasting thanks. To You Mr. Whitman Proust!!
The best way to describe why you want to collect the German WW2 artifacts atleast for me is that not only are they historically important but that these collections pay respect and homage to the veterans that went and fought to bring these war trophies home and in many cases these artifacts are absolutely beautiful, the craftsmanship and opulence that the Nazis made things is unparalleled in comparison to any other country. America, Britain, France, Russia the items more often than not were purely utilitarian and looks didn’t matter, they were a tool but the Germans managed to make items not only utilitarian but beautiful. Look at the uniforms, medals, visor caps, belt buckles, arm bands, edged weapons and even the leather and chains to attach them to the uniforms (chained SA/SS dagger is beautiful), silverware, porcelain, china, picture frames, flags, banners, pendants. Their use of symbolism was next level it played part in everything they done, you couldn’t go into a German town without seeing loads of banners, flags and pendants flying everywhere. America hadn’t worn an opulent uniform since the civil war when they had the blue with gold embroidered designs on the sleeves and shoulder boards, branded belt buckles and ammo pouches, sabers etc. There’s just a beauty to these artifacts that make them collectible and only people who are looking to cause trouble try to assign more to it than that like you obviously must be a Nazi and that’s insane, it’s history and to display and preserve it doesn’t mean you believe in the politics of who once wore or owned them but these are usually the same people who think statues of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson should be taken down because they owned slaves in the 16th century.
Thank you so much for all you do for us collecters,, you are the Best,, i love thé naturel relaxed fashon you do this type of vidéo,, and as always,,, so interesting,,, Happy New Year as well,, and many more years of fun for dear Thomas wittman
Well Alex great video. This one with Tom is great and to get to see his collection is wonderful . You have great items too Alex. See you at a show soon again. Thanks for posting
Wow, that was a great video. You guys work really well together. Ill ask my Dad about a photo he has of one of his buddy's wearing a SS that he "liberated" from the war. 9th infantry, 60th field artillery. A true bring back
👍What a great video just in time for the holidays, thank you Mr. Wittmann and Alex for presenting your wonderful items in your lovely home. All the best to you both, cheers.
Awesome video, always good seeing you 2 guys together, you make a great team! And mr Wittmann your collecting room, I saw it already a 1000 times in several videos, just amazing👏👏👏 Wishing you guys and family a marry X-Mas and a happy 2023. And Alex you should do a video on your colletion ... All the best and greetings from the Netherlands, Mike.
As per the impressive "KONSULAT" sign: Embassies are the representatives of their home country, and consulates are diplomatic offices. I've had dealings with both. Oh, by the way, awesome room!
Томас спасибо, мы Вас любим и уважаем за вашу увлечённость и знания холодного оружия и военной истории, всегда ждем новых встреч, здоровья и добра Вам в новом году!!!
Thomas thank you, we love and respect you for your passion and knowledge of cold weapons and military history, we are always looking forward to new meetings, health and good luck to you in the new year!!!
I know it’s a taboo , but it’s collectable , they were and are important objects of our past. I have a few myself , and I hate when people ate offended by it. The most funniest of all is I have a Russian display and a German display. So I had a guy who was fascinated with the Russian artifacts , when he entered the Germans display well , it wasn’t ok and I was wrong and bla bla bla . Let just say , he didn’t stay too long for dinner 😂😂😂😂😂❤
Absolutely outstanding collection!! I send you. Mr. Wittmann and our Russian friend Alex a very Merry Christmas from me, a very faithful watcher of your RU-vid program. I hope to purchase something from you in the new year. Greetings from Nova Scotia Canada, 👌
Merry Christmas Alex & Tom…Love your Videos waiting for the Australian Dollar to improve so I can purchase some items..I will let you both know when this happens ..Pauly at Wilderness Coast on Fly in Australia 👍😎🇦🇺
whau! what a collection!!...! i like to know more aboudt the anholt sword.. why is that sword so special? i have been to anholt carsle fore many years ago..wonderful region i germany, ! but thanks for what you do.. love your videos and merry Christmas to you both
Some notes to the german Hirschfänger hunting knifes. In old days of HRE a Hirschfänger was only allowed for noblemen, forrest officials and professional hunters. There had been no regulated Models, only sometimes the Military Jäger units had a regulated Military Hirschfänger, which was longer than most civilian Versions. This changed after Revolution attempt in 1848, now also commoners and parttime hunters could buy such a knife, but now forrest officials got a regulated model. Today you sometimes can see such a Hirschfänger,used as ceremonial Item by old hunters at Tradition Events. It was once used for selfdefence, to give wounded annimals a final stab, or to kill an annimal, when a pack of dogs is next to game. Today hunters prefer a final shot wih pistols. But some years ago , a hunter told me, that there is a Comeback of long hunting knifes and also boarspears (!). The reason: The number of boars became a problem in Germany, they are for German Perspektive large annimals. Nowadays edged weapons are used again for final stab, No noise when hunting next to settlements, ( more and more German people don't Like hunting), and especially at boar hunt, No danger of Shooting a dog acidently.
I also love this video and his collection, however I did see an unwrapping and someone sent back a arm band that wasn't original and he said he would refund?
Thank you Tom and Alex for this inside look at your war room. I have always wanted to have a show room or war room like this with of course lower end militaria, however I also enjoyed your display cases Tom. Who makes those cases for you? Not only the large cases that take up the entire wall but the sword cases that hang on the walls?
This is off topic but im kinda new to collecting and thought that I would ask my question here. so i got this finnish infantry m36 tunic and i got a idea to make the tunic a little interesting im gonna buy a tank destroyer sleeve patch and sew it to the tunic is that disrespectful? it dosent have a name on the tunic and that is something that could be worn on the sleeve but finding a tunic that has that patch on it is very rare and expensive but here is my worry is it ok to do it and does it drop the value of the tunic if i sell it in the future I know you can put medals and things on a tunic as long as they are something that would be worn with it but patches are different right? if this is just a shitty idea im gonna buy the patch anyway and just frame it or something😂
all of it is interesting and amazing ....i would like to know the difference between a standard SA dagger and a marine SA dagger ! i'm a rookie Third Reich collector . i never miss a down in the cellar un-boxing video or a War Story video ...thank you both for sharing your knowledge !!!!
I'd like to know what was in the black cases that were on the mantle I believe? Also would like to see the SA honor daggers up close and what Tom has the room insured for??
my son bought me a sa dagger about 13years ago from Mr Wittmann we still have it in the safe .always love your videos also only Russian i like at present, merry Christmas to all
Incredible! In the middle of video I saw political visor, and Tom say, that have uniform downstairs. Its possible to see this uniform is some next video, please?
Found a lightly environmentally damaged but whole and in its easy to insert and remove K98 bayonet, also an Allied Commando knife in Normandy back in 82. Sound as a pound all the years, kept away in a cupboard, then I made mistake of getting married to a thieving witch. With light fingered bits on the side. It divorced me and dropped a pre planned distancing from my stuff order agin me. A year on I got back what was left of all my life's stuff only to find ALL and every German WW2 item vanished, from Reich postage stamps, badges, medals, coinage and, the bayonet GONE. Remnant was the 🇬🇧 C. Knife. Should I be grateful I got that back.? This theft whilst I was forced away was at either the grabbing hand of her local plod buncha dogs else her solicitor.. Miss that f o u n d 98.
Not sure about that sign Alex. A lot of those are coming out of Poland that are fakes. Best of luck to you both. Mr Wittmans collection is mind blowing.
