John R. Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) Pictured from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques is a second pattern Reich war flag with Eagle over M (Kriegsmarine Ordinance Proof) Dt. (Deutsch 'German') Reichskriegsfl. 'Imperial War Flag' 100x170 (size in centimeters) marked in ink on flag's bunting. A flag this one is on pages 328-331 of Volume 3, Die Kriegsmarine Uniforms & Traditions by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht. Pictured below is an illustration of a first patter Riech war flag (top) and a second pattern Reich war flag (bottonm) on pages 330-331 of Volume 3, Die Kriegsmarine Uniforms & Traditions by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht. Edited December 12, 2022 by John R. Added Illustration/Text 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Pictured from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques is a Flotilla pennant marked Floottillenstd 'Flotilla Standard 0.5X0.7 (size in centimeters) in ink on bunting. A pennant like this one is pictured on page 350 in Volume 3, Die Kriegsmarine Uniforms & Traditions by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Pictured from my collection is a flag of water sports vessels. Kriegsmarine owned sail boats and yatchs were. required to fly this flag. A flag like this one is on page 361 in Volume 3, Die Kriegsmarine Uniforms & Traditions by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Have been looking for one of these smaller KM war flags, they cost around 750 Euros over here. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 Pictured from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques is the Operating manual for the Main Turbine System of the Artillery Training Ship "Brummer" 1935. This hardcover technical manual contains 32 foldout diagrams. I also own one other operating instructions for this ship's turbine system, not shown. For further information about this ship 's history go to the following link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_training_ship_Brummer. Pictured below from my collection is a postcard photograph of Brummer with crew on deck. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 Pictured from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques is a schematic/drawing of the Starting Device for U-Boats Diesel Motor. This is one of five schematics in a binder/folder, not shown. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 Pictured from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques are the instructions for firing torpedos from U-Boats. The classifications marking for the instruction is 'Geheim!' Secret. This hardcover manual contains five foldouts/diagrams. The foldout below shows the distribution of the fire control devices on a Type IX U-Boat. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 Pictured from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques is a signal lamp with its transit/storage box manufactured by Carl Zeiss (blc). A lamp like this one is pictured on 322 of Torpedo los! THE FASCINATING WORLD OF U-BOAT COLLECTIBLES by Gordon Williamson. Also from my collection, is a picture of a signal lamp like the one above in use. In additional to the signal lamp, pictured from my collection is a manual/booklet entitled Der Signalast (The Signalman). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) Pictured from my collection is a life vest manufactured by Wetzell Gummi for the Kriegsmarine. This vest is the buckleless neck strap version. A vest like this one is pictured on page 238 in Volume 3 of Die Kriegsmarine Uniforms & Traditions by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schicht. See the following link to read about this type of life vest as it is tied to a sea battle in 1941: https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/hsk-kormoran-life-jacket-wetzell-gummi/rAFlEqxbBxrWpg?hl=en. Life vests were an important piece of kit at sea. There were other types of vests used by the Kriegsmarine. Pictured from my collection is a photograph of another type of vest used by the Kriegsmarine. Note that lifebuoy is also is use by the sailor. Edited January 5, 2023 by John R. Added Link 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 Pictured from collection are goggles maker marked Auer Neophan, black rubber frame and red lens. These goggles were popular amongst the kriegsmarine as they enabled them to adjust their eyes before going on watch at night at sea. Goggles like mine are on page 343 of Deutsche Kriegsmarine Uniforms, Insignia and Equipment of the German Navy 1933-1945 by Eduardo Delgado. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 Pictured from my collection is an emergency ration container made of stamped metal. This container is embossed 'Kriegsmarine 300 gr Notverpflegungon' on its bottom base. These rations consisted of crackers and chocolate for energy. An emergency ration canister like mine is pictured on page 331 of Torpedo los! THE FASCINATING WORLD OF U-BOAT COLLECTIBLES by Gordon Williamson. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) Pictured from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques is an optical compass azimuth and its wood storage box manufactured and issued by C. Plath Hamburg. An instrument and box like these are pictured (top) on page 451 in Deutsche Kriegsmarine Uniforms, Insignias and Equipment of the German Navy 1933-1945 by Eduardo Delgado. Pictured from my collection is a photograph of an optical compass azimuth in use. This instrument, with accuracy, was used to fix the position of a vessel. Edited January 6, 2023 by John R. Added Photograph 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 All: Hello. At this point, I have shared approximately 1/3 of the pieces in my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques with you. I trust you have enjoyed viewing, as much as I have sharing, my collection, more to come. Best regards, John R. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 8 hours ago, John R. said: Pictured from my collection is a life vest manufactured by Wetzell Gummu for the Kriegsmarine. This vest is the buckleless neck strap version. A vest like this one is pictured on page 238 in Volume 3 of Die Kriegsmarine Uniforms & Traditions by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schicht. Life vests were an important piece of kit at sea. There were other types of vests used by the Kriegsmarine. Pictured from my collection is a photograph of another type of vest used by the Kriegsmarine. Note that lifebuoy is also is use by the sailor. I think you mean Wetzell "Gummi" (Rubber) Apparently the firm still exists today (Familienunternehmen) and produces everyday articles such as warm water bottles 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Fritz said: I think you mean Wetzell "Gummi" (Rubber) Apparently the firm still exists today (Familienunternehmen) and produces everyday articles such as warm water bottles Fritz: You are correct, I misspelled the word Gummi in post about the life vest in my collection. Please PM me if there is a next time so I can make correction as needed, spelling error. I have made spelling correction in post. Thank you for sharing information about this rubber goods manufacturer. Best regards, John R. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 All: The next three posts will provide a few of the many examples of propaganda in my Kriegsmarine collection. Booklets, magazines, postcards, and other forms of propaganda were provided to glorify Germany's naval exploits, encourage recruitment, and lift moral to further an agenda. Note that I take care to archive/protect all pieces in my collection, especially paper and cloth. Please do not post any written response/comment on this thread until I have completed the next three post, thank you. Best regards, John R. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Pictured from my collection is a booklet (top) and postcard (bottom). The booklet provides information about submarine and service in the Kriegsmarine. The postcard contains the Kreigsmarine Standard over a U-boot. I apologize for the reflection in images. Prior to archiving this booklet (top) many years ago, I took a picture of the front/back covers folded out, fantastic art work. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Pictured from my collection is a magazine. I apologize in advance for the reflection in the image of this magazine. On the cover of this magazine is a photographs of the crewmen of the U-47 commanded by Gunther Prien being celebrated after the sinking of of the British battleship HMS Royal Oak in Scapa Flow on 14 October 1939, with a loss of 833 lives. Scapa Flow was the home anchorage for the British Navy. This magazine is filled with pictures of the commander and crew of U-47 upon their return to Germany. Gunther Prien was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which made him the first U-Boat Commander to receive this honor. For further information go to the following link: http://donhollway.com/scapaflow/index.html. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Pictured from my collection is a book. This book is a short story of the exploit of the crew and Commander, Otto Schuhart, of U-29 sinking of the Royal Navy's aircraft HMS Courageous on 17 September 1939, 519 soles lost. The HMS Courageous was the first British warship sunk in World War II. Like most German propaganda during the Second World War, this book has excellent cover art. I apologize for the reflection in images. For further information go to the following link to watch a video: https://www.google.com/search?q=sinking+of+hms+courageous&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS992US996&oq=sinking+of+HMS+courageous&aqs=chrome.0.0i512j0i22i30j0i390l4.17950j1j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:c9709f17,vid:nJtYMTCf4JM 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 All: Thank you for not posting while I added the last three post. I am done, you can now post on this thread. Once again, thank you for your support and patients. Best regards, John R. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Great items! Thank you for posting, you certainly have a very impressive collection. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Gildwiller1918: Hello. Thank you for the compliment regarding the items I shared with the Forum and you from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques. Have a great day and thank you once again for the kind words. Best regards, John R. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 Pictured is a rare piece I added to my collection years ago, a framed portrait of Grossadmiral Dönitz with a dedication written and signed in his hand during WWII. Two photographs on page 274 of 'TORPEDO LOS, THE FASCINATING WORLD OF U-BOAT COLLECTIBLES' by Gordon Williamson show recipients displaying their signed photograph with dedication from Grossadmiral Dönitz. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 As a fallow-up to my last post, pictured below is a copy of page 274 from the book 'TORPEDO LOS, THE FASCINATING WORLD OF U-BOAT COLLECTIBLES' by Gordon Williamson. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R. Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Pictured below from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques are three lapel pins (i.e., Iron Cross First Class and Iron Cross Second Class (left), Destroyer badge (center), and U-Boat badge (right)) worn by recipient of an award while in civilian attire. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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