i got this from the family of a vet when he passed several years ago. I assume he picked it up after the war as he was in the C.B.I. Theater. One stamp before the patent is something with what looks like a 77. The one after looks like a German eagle with a 623 or 625 stamped under it. Nothing special I know but it is fun to shoot. Didn't see a date of manufacture on it and I don't know what the stamps mean so any info would be great. Thanks Mark

Hello Reiner & welcome to the WMF!

Welcome Reiner.  

I'll take some pics of the outside and post later, thanks

Nice clean 2x bar for Grand Duchy Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

I assume it doesn't give the division number? The other examples I've seen have miniature collar tabs with the division number on them...thanks again for your help!   Mark sends

Optics are usually identified by the stenciling on the exterior of the case.

Really nice assortment of bars! Hope to see you at the MAX!

That's correct, it would be privately purchased.

Again, couldn’t find a size 8, sooooo…… had a go at making my own. This is it, my reproduction. Another version of my reproduction fabric but owned and tailored by Karl Jackson. I think he makes a pretty decent smock. This is mine, made by USV Gear from my reproduction Gabardine fabric These were my Kit Jackson, no relation to Karl or me. He went for a Windak feel. You can see how the base taupe colour changes with camera settings / lighting conditions. Some time appearing quite yellow

Very interesting.   This is a participation medal for a special large-scale training exercise conducted by a Japanese military division stationed in Korea in 1935FY. It also reveals that the owner was an infantryman.   P.S. Originally, it looks like this item.   https://finis.sequile.autos/item-g9qaj7sp1p.html     Some of them are different, but the contents are the same, so I think there are some variations.

Hello everyone, and thank you for joining the forum   My name is Reiner Haas. I live in Nuremberg, am 60 years old, and have been a passionate collector of military watches for 30 years.   I run a website with an online shop for military watches, focusing on Germany / 1914-1945. It also includes a military watch blog with many fascinating articles on the subject of military watches:   www.sammler-uhren.com   After 30 years, I can call myself a bit of an expert on military watches and am happy to answer any questions about military watches from any member of this group.   Have a nice Sunday, everyone!   Reiner Haas