in the collection- a bit ruff but, an untouched original by SMF.

have this in the collection.  a nice clean untouched original with the kissing cranes hallmark.

It has sold. still would like in put on it.  

Got this book a while back, has anyone else read it? Seems decent to me, shows the different variations of the helmet. I found it nice to know a bit more about them, now I kinda want to get one or two.

I got this today at an antique store, it has a leather tab on one corner of it, i’m not to familiar with zoltbahns as it is my first one. If someone could help me identify it that would be great sorry for low quality photos 

Another posted WW1 badge. Prussian Observers badge. Yup ? or YUK?  

Question   Were members of those Elite and we guess heavily indoctrinated NVA Garde Regiments invited or otherwise permitted to transfer into the Bundeswehr back then 1990?   To wit, those from the Felix Dzerzhinsky, Hugo Eberlein, Friedrich Engels Regiments.

Hi everyone,  I have a used German DM34 red phosphorus single use flame thrower.  this is the first one I’ve come across.  how common are they? What do they go for on the market?    thanks! 

Thanks.

Edelweisse is correct, the collar tabs are for Grenztruppen officers.

The grip is reminiscent of a US eagle head sword but I'm not aware of the US using a lion head pommel although lion heads were used extensively in Europe.  The scabbard looks navy with the rope bands and the drag at the end looks Japanese or Chinese.  Could just be a mish mash of parts.   Lance   

Hello everyone, I would like to present a German Westwall Medal (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen) on ribbon from an estate grouping. Designation: German Westwall Medal (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen) on ribbon Material: presumed zinc (non-magnetic) Weight: 17 g Measurements: approx. 40 mm height / 34 mm width (oval) Ring: unmarked Ribbon: brown ribbon with white edge stripes The obverse shows the eagle above a sword and shovel, and the reverse bears the inscription “Für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands”. The Westwall Medal was instituted on August 2, 1939, and awarded to individuals who participated in the construction or planning of the Westwall (Siegfried Line) beginning October 1, 1938. Recipients included construction workers, members of the Organisation Todt, Reich Labour Service (RAD), and Wehrmacht personnel involved in the project. I would appreciate any opinions regarding the specific variant and period of production. Best regards Michael