June 4, 20233 yr #1 Shopping this weekend. The M40 has the type and color of paint usually seen on an M-35. The Sipo has its original leather wrist band, the photos are of the German pre war leaders, a couple of Japanese boxes from Guadalcanal and an armband. One of the other guys found a paratrooper no decal for $5.
June 5, 20233 yr Author #3 11 hours ago, themick said: A good yard sale day to say the least!! Steve It was fun, thanks
June 5, 20233 yr Author #4 Anyone familiar with the German Sipo used by police and Gestapo? I believe it was a private purchase item that they would keep in their pocket available in nickel or gun metal. This is only the second one I’ve ever seen .
June 6, 20233 yr #5 SIPO was the short version of Sicherheitzspolzei the SS Security Police makes sense they might carry one. Just my thoughts.
June 6, 20233 yr #6 I think it is actually a "stahlrute", which I think is "steel whip". They came with that metal ball on the end and without. The metal ball was lethal and could kill or break many bones. From what I've read (mostly French and British sided), this was more offensive than defensive and often was deadly.
February 20, 20242 yr #12 8 minutes ago, Otter42 said: Love the gun sight. Any idea what it's from? Hi Otter I think this is a Luftwaffe MG 81 / MG 131 / MG 151 spider web sight Gunner 12 minutes ago, Otter42 said: Love the gun sight. Any idea what it's from?
February 21, 20242 yr Author #14 Here are some more pics. The pertinent information is on the base. Thank you for all the comments. Prep 16 hours ago, Otter42 said: Love the gun sight. Any idea what it's from? I posted the bottom of the base which gives an explanation.
February 21, 20242 yr Author #15 The EK1 is an Arbeitsgemeinschaft Hanau. The EK1 Spang is a BH Mayer with the original finish polished off. The General Assault badge is a hard to find zinc Assmann. The beat up EK2 is a war time Souval.
February 22, 20242 yr Author #17 7 minutes ago, sgt.hinkley said: Wow. I really need these yard sales! Great stuff for sure The last batch was all flea market finds over several weeks.
February 26, 20242 yr Author #18 Yesterday this was at the flea market. German army M35 double decal Q64. It looks to have a very light green camouflage.
February 26, 20242 yr #21 PP, You have had some incredible luck and some wonderful finds.. I hope the streak continues for you.. Best regards Leigh
February 26, 20242 yr Author #22 34 minutes ago, Rakkasan187 said: PP, You have had some incredible luck and some wonderful finds.. I hope the streak continues for you.. Best regards Leigh Thank you Leigh I feel deep down inside that the best is yet to come. Prep
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