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Some more uniforms from the reserve collection of the museum. An Attila for a Sergeant or Vizewachtmeister of the 5. Eskadron. This example is an issued piece from the depot of the IX. Armee-Korps, the white linnen linng is fully stamped, B.A.IX - H.R.15 - 5.E. - with size markings and dated 1914. The markings are much clearer than in the photos. The right arm has three chevrons for lance expertise. Further detail photos of issue stamps in lining. Together with this is a pair of officers breeces with silver braid, not matching the nco tunic. A further example is the scarce fur trimmed cape, known as a "Pelz" or "Dolman", standard issue with black Persianer trim. The cuffs are laced with nco braid, no further rank badges were worn. The garment is lined in yellow, as per regulations. This was normally worn open, suspended from the left shoulder by the two long "Peitschen" attached to the collar, in Winter fully closed. Shoulder pieces and lance chevrons were worn. This example from the 2. Eskadron. A rare item, worn only with full parade dress.

A not so well known march - Löwengeschwader - the March of Kampfgeschwader 26 In one of the photos, Walter Neusüß is depicted in an official press photo from around October 1939 (third photo from start of clip). Was very surprised when I saw this. Has unfortunately been deleted by youtube - see further down for another recording, mp3 16.9.2019

Reichspräsident von Hindenburg returned the captured drums to the Colonel in Chief of the Gordon Highlanders, 1934

Is this Badge worth anything after being de-nazified opinions.

I totally missed this thread, I agree if it's a rare item and the price is right then would possibly consider it. When I first started collecting my first German Cross in Gold had most of the enamel smashed out of it , I was always quite happy with it as it only cost me £20 and was named on the back to a German paratrooper.

For me it would depend on rarity of the item and price tag, common items I would pass up on.

The items are probably ok. The Krim shield is a typical example how items were denazified after the 8th May 1945, and still worn for a short while. The Panzer badge has not been denazified, but simply damaged at some time. I would tend to take the trouble to get this restored by an expert. It may not be worth it financially speaking, but it does justice in the end. You could also try a cheap and effective method using a clear type of glue, which hardens in seconds, here it is called "Sekundenkleber". You would have to be very carefull using this, and to press the parts firmly together until hardened, at the best, the repair would hardly be noticeable. There is also a much published photo of an infantry officer at Stalingrad, I am sure many have seen, it shows him wearing an Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen, in which half of the wreath is missing, curious, but he is still wearing it. I finally got a Prussian military bugle properly restored (2004), twenty years after buying it. The restoration cost several times more than the purchase. A financial loss, you may say, but justice done.

Here's another manual I recently found printed in 1940, It belonged to Gunner J.R.White No 2057255 of 37th S/L Regiment Royal Artillery HQ Coy. Stationed at Quebec Barracks Bordon Hampshire, the booklet was reproduced from Small Arms Training Vol 1 1937 by permission H.M Stationery Office, there are a lot more pictures in it than the 1937 booklet. Here are a few of the pages I've scanned.

Original title: Der Stolz der Dritten Kompanie - comedy film starring Heinz Rühmann as a recruit, Musketier Diestelbeck, of well above average intelligence. The film shows a satirical view of everyday life in a typical infantry regiment, pre-ww1 The regiment depicted is fictitious, a typical infantry regiment of the period, "Regiment Prinz Willibald" - the uniforms very accurate, Prussian style, but the helmet emblems have deliberately been replaced by a fantasy emblem, also the shoulder straps bear no unit designation. The film was banned after 1933, but some copies survived till today. Humourous and entertaining, the military at the time was probably not very flattered.

I am not sure but I personally would not buy anything de-nazified simply as it is not my taste. I buy complete items mainly, unless its things like aircraft wreckage etc. I think the way i look at these sorts of items is how you want your collection to be, for instance if you buy everything that is mint and not even with a tad bit of rust. I say don't bother with these sorts of things unless you like them, might as well save up for nicer more complete and more valuable ones. Although i have seen some de-nazified items fetch more than real ones! These items can be very nice for the historical side of things though. Most of the time these items are going to be authentic.

Same with this badge although not as bad, would you buy it or not, opinions.