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by mauser98
Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: breadbags Original or fake?
Replies: 6
Views: 4947

Re: breadbags Original or fake?

I agree with Stig's assessment. 1st one appears correct, 2nd one is Post War but still pretty nice.

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by mauser98
Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:18 am
Forum: Luftwaffe, HG, Flak, FD
Topic: Luftwaffe Great Coat question
Replies: 9
Views: 9669

Re: Luftwaffe Great Coat question

I have to agree. The most common look is with no collar tabs. If you read the convoluted collar tab system around mid 1943 for field divisions, your head will be spinning. Pretty much by 1943 no collar tabs were worn by OR's. Field Division units would not be wearing green ones on their mantels. How...
by mauser98
Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: German soldiers from Italy - "PROGETTO900" group
Replies: 89
Views: 112380

Re: German soldiers from Italy - "PROGETTO900" group

PERFETTO! Great job as always!!!

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by mauser98
Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: Luftwaffe, HG, Flak, FD
Topic: Tan and Water Field Division smocks
Replies: 15
Views: 15103

Re: Tan and Water Field Division smocks

Martin, I also agree. Whatever Luftwaffe uniforms, webbing or camo was on hand was issued out and depleted Luftwaffe stock was replaced with Heer items after turning over control to the Army. Depending on the location of the Division, some units maintained a more Luftwaffe look. Even in Normandy, wi...
by mauser98
Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: Luftwaffe, HG, Flak, FD
Topic: Tan and Water Field Division smocks
Replies: 15
Views: 15103

Re: Tan and Water Field Division smocks

Okay, so we are back to the only period photo we've found so far of the Sumpftarn FD pattern jacket, is being worn by a FJ Officer. I'm leaning more & more towards the notion that FD sumpftarn pattern jacket was a post Feld Division issue. Until we can determine the actual issue time of the sump...
by mauser98
Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Report Project Edelweiss IV - HeeresHochgebirgsschule 1939
Replies: 36
Views: 29846

Re: Report Project Edelweiss IV - HeeresHochgebirgsschule 19

Well done! Just terrific!!!!

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by mauser98
Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:08 am
Forum: Luftwaffe, HG, Flak, FD
Topic: Tan and Water Field Division smocks
Replies: 15
Views: 15103

Re: Tan and Water Field Division smocks

His name is Walter Paul Liebing. If anyone can look him up we can find out if he was in a FJ or a FD unit.

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by mauser98
Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:39 pm
Forum: Luftwaffe, HG, Flak, FD
Topic: Field Division Tunic
Replies: 31
Views: 25519

Re: Field Division Tunic

I personally like the Panther version best. I like their background colors (light or dark). Our unit uses ATF FD jackets before Panther came out with his. They are okay but if I had my choice I'd go with Panther if I was starting over. I believe ATF is now out of their FD splinter jackets. Many orig...
by mauser98
Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: Luftwaffe, HG, Flak, FD
Topic: Tan and Water Field Division smocks
Replies: 15
Views: 15103

Re: Tan and Water Field Division smocks

Check out WAF below. It shows the photo I believe you are speaking of. http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...hlight=liebing I owned an original Luftwaffe M43 that was feldgrau. It was made in Antwerp with a dark blue lining, Luft breast eagle, Luft Flak shoulder boards & Luft Obergefreiter insi...
by mauser98
Thu May 31, 2012 3:27 am
Forum: Luftwaffe, HG, Flak, FD
Topic: Tan and Water Field Division smocks
Replies: 15
Views: 15103

Re: Tan and Water Field Division smocks

It is strange that period photographs of a tan & water pattern FD camo jackets never seem to pop up. Kind of like sumpftarn helmet covers (yet another story). We know the camo jackets existed. I've personally owned a beautiful example years ago. WAF's thread on Luftwaffe Field Divisions (in the ...
by mauser98
Tue May 29, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Denix STG44
Replies: 2
Views: 3091

Re: Denix STG44

Thanks for your reply. Yes, the finish looks painted to me(maybe I can parkerize or blue it?) I have a semi auto MP44 here in the US and it's a pretty expensive weapon to display at living history events. The Shoei one is spot on but costs around $1,500 US. A $300 display version might just work for...
by mauser98
Mon May 28, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Denix STG44
Replies: 2
Views: 3091

Denix STG44

I'm looking for a dummy STG44/MP44 for display purposes. How does the Denix version hold up compared to other versions? The finish appears painted as opposed to blued. I have seen one for $299 US. Is that a good deal?
I'd appreciate your educated opinions.
Thanks,
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by mauser98
Sat May 26, 2012 1:17 am
Forum: Questions, Tips and Tricks
Topic: Web equipment SMW or ATF?
Replies: 5
Views: 4704

Re: Web equipment SMW or ATF?

I believe Rollin (ATF) & Steve (SMW) did kind of a joint venture on the web gear. However, Rollin had some additional changes to his run (which I believe is a bit better as mentioned by Hoffmann). I did notice that the "D" rings on the back of the "Y" straps on both ATF &...
by mauser98
Sun May 13, 2012 1:06 am
Forum: Italian Weapons and Equipment
Topic: War Volunteer Badge (RSI)
Replies: 0
Views: 12534

War Volunteer Badge (RSI)

Does anyone know where to find a reproduction RSI Volontario di Guerre (War Volunteer Badge)? Awarded for volunteering for combat service in the RSI-ENR military.
Thanks,
Jim
by mauser98
Sat May 05, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Original straight shovel finish?
Replies: 3
Views: 2765

Re: Original straight shovel finish?

Ditto: My 3 originals are blued

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