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New set of collar tabs. Rank is Gruppenfuhrer, before the outbreak of war ranks such as this and other officers above standartenfuhrer had metal rank insignia. After the war started, this was changed to embroidered versions.

Pictured from my collection is a masterfully painted oil on board portrait of a Kriegsmarine officer, Leutnant zur See with career designation being Coastal Artillery. Without frame, the art measure 29 inches (73.66 cm) wide x 39 inches (99.06 cm) tall. The art is signed R.G. and dated 1941.

Pictured from my collection is on more 7x50 power binoculars, but manufactured by Ernest Leitz (beh). The Binoculars have original leather neck strap, as well as rubber armor. Binoculars like this one is pictured on page 423 and 424 in Deutsche Kriegsmarine Uniforms, Insignias and Equipment of thw German Navy 1933-1945 by Eduardo Delgado.

Pictured from my collection is another set of 7x50 power binoculars, but manufactured by Cark Zeis Jena. The Binoculars have original leather neck strap, as well as a ranging reticle in right ocular. Binoculars like this one is pictured on page 233 in in Volume 3 of Die Kriegsmarine Uniforms & Traditions by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht.

Pictured from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques is a 7x50 power binoculars manufactured by Ernest Leitz (beh). Binoculars have original protective lens cover, as well as a ranging reticle in right ocular. Binoculars like these are pictured on page 232 in Volume 3 of Die Kriegsmarine Uniforms & Traditions by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht.

Kenny: 4,000 plus views, I am at a loss for the words to express my gratitude. Many thanks to everyone. I look forward sharing other pieces from my Kriegsmarine collection with the Forum. Best regards John R.

Over 4000 views in such a short time, I think this post deserves to be pinned

I recently picked up a M91 Cavalry Carbine or Moschetto per Cavalleria, this one is made by Brescia in 1912. All parts are matching and it's in over very good condition, mainly wear due to storage. A faint cartouche is visible on the stock, but it's worn to the point you can't make any details out.

Carcano pig stickers. Cheepest rifle you can buy in the U.S. Also forget Prvi Carcano ammuntion unless you want to hit the target next to the one you are aiming at. Wrong size and weight bullet. Slug the bore. Three styles of bayonets: see

Here is another French specialist patch, this one for Engineers.

Here you go Fritz, very simple design, unlock the lever and pull back to release, then flip around and throw the locking lever in place.

Can you show it with extended bayonet?

Deutsches Reich, 2 Mark, Reichspräsident v. Hindenburg, 1937, 1939 Deutsches Reich, Reichspräsident v. Hindenburg, 5 Mark, 1934, 1936, 1939

Krönungsthaler, 1861 Siegesthaler, 1871 Jahrhundertfeier 1813-1913, Befreiungskriege Deutsches Reich - Preußen Markstücke, 1903, 1909, 1915 5 Mark, 1908 1/2 Mark, 1905, 1907

Escape to Athena was a very strange film, when I was in Rhodes in the 90's I was being driven along a road in a taxi coming from the other side of the island, when I saw all the white lattice featured in parts of the film. I asked the taxi driver to stop and went to look around and it was the exact place the movie was filmed. It looked the exact same as in the film, although I recently saw pictures of the same place and it was very dilapidated looking. It was a totally unexpected find and I could easily have driven right past it. I walked along the same path as Rodger Moore and David Niven, thinking back to how it must have been when they filmed it in 1979. The Guns Navarone was also filmed on Rhodes. I also saw a WW2 Kubelwagen parked outside a pub! and a German Bunker which still had a rifle rack in it, I spent a few days trying to work out if it was possible to get the rifle rack back on the plane, but decided against it. Rhodes is a lovely place and still has the Italian fascist architecture, Mussolini even had his holiday home there which I also visited. I took photos must try to find them again and post them here. The white lattice covered path where Rodger Moore, David Niven and Sonny Bono walked along.

I watched Escape to Athena recently, WW2 movie, Roger Moore, Telly Savalas among others. Cast was decent but the story and acting were disappointing. I had never heard of this movie before and I now know why.

John, you have an amazing collection, really have enjoyed you sharing your items with us.

Here are some French coins I just got as well. Top row is early 1900's, far right is an 1870's dated one. Bottom row is WW1 era.

Found a small stache of 1890's to WW1 era German Pfennigs.

Found this little booklet from c 1899 / 1900 interesting adverts inside

Ambulance Work Booklet 1912 Here's an interesting little book produced for Lecturers and students. I wonder how many students put these skills to good use on the battlefield during WW1.