The upcoming Countryside (Chicago) Military Show will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Local 150/Countryside Banquets: 6200 Joliet Rd Countryside, IL 60525 Located close to I-294 & I-55 on Historic Route 66. (Door is located behind the building. Follow signs in parking lot.) 2026 Dates: March 21st, 2026 August 8th, 2026 October 10th, 2026 Friday Setup: Dealers: 4:00pm to 7:00pm *No Public or Early Entry Will Be Allowed On This Day. Saturday: Dealers: 7:00am to 4:00pm Early Access Allowed in at: 7:45am Public: 8:30am to 3:00pm Admission is $5.00 Kids Under 10 Free. Early Access Saturday: $20.00 (7:45am) Parking at the show is free. Follow onsite signs and the directions of our parking staff. For Tables Contact Austin or Mike:  Phone:  Austin: (248) 342-2594 (Evenings) Mike: (310) 779-3529 (Daytime/Evenings) Email: ChicagoMilitaryShows@Gmail.com  

Yes, I came across it at an antique market I frequent. Recognized it as something pretty unique.

I agree with Mike, the clasp is incorrect as well as the hinge I believe. 

The distinctive inspection down-wing eagle identifies this as Luftwaffe issue.   Nice.   

Nice!  

The black background at the center does not appear to be crimped in.  Is this square piece glued or painted ?  

I see no red flags with your holster.  It appears to be un-issued and in nice condition for a 7,65 police pistol.     Here is a similar police holster in black leather. 

Welcome.  

Hello everyone!  Sorry for the delay in updating, but we really wanted to get some research done on the ring before moving forward. The wonderful Robert McDivitt delved into the archives in D.C. last month and sent me over (50) pages of research, which will all go to the new owner when the ring when sold. It was also authenticated by D. Boyle through the auction house. Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions throughout this process--we started at zero and learned so much along the way! The ring and presentation box will be auctioned through Ratisbon's in April. For details, click here, and thanks again! https://www.ratisbons.com/11th-usa-auction/ss-honor-ring-with-partial-case-ss-sturmbannfuehrer-helmut-giesselmann.html

1st item…sleeping bag straps…for securing the bag when rolled up.

I'm not liking that, particularly the clasp: if it is genuine, then the clasp is a later replacement.   Best   Mike

Confirming these are WW2 Army collar tabs. I've seen a yellow stripe through the center, but not a green/olive.