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Belt buckles are my specialty folks - and I try to collect using the 'one of each' principle. Once I have a certain type, I move on. That said, there are a lot of variants in the general construction of buckles so that allows me to find many buckles of the same organization such as SA or HJ. I have many of these but they are all unique in their own way. Anyways. Hard to make out what all the buckles are, but I put out a banner that I have and laid them out for a photo shoot. I would say this about 90% of my buckles. I have others that are in display cases with daggers and whatnot. I have also added more belts and buckles too since these pics were shot a while back. One can never have too many buckles. LOL! Time allowing, I will put up pics of my favorite buckles soon. Cheers! Rob

One of my favourite items. Tropical Luftwaffe Flak tunic. Has had period repairs and was veteran acquired over 25 years ago. A friend who is a dealer bought it from the veterans family then and sold it to a collector. The collector has had it since them, only coming up for sale last year. I couldn't afford it 25 years ago although I loved it at the time... The only annoying thing about it, the tunic was manky 25 years ago, a real been there tunic. The collector washed it... Good grief, why? Just why???? Anyway, when my dealer mate bought it back in again last year I knew I had to have it... Love it...

I have worn imperial as well as ww2 German buckles, with and without the swastika. Lately, I opt for denazified examples. I have a denazified Polizei buckle that I use mostly, but when I was younger, I thought it was badass to wear an early pebbled Heer. LOL!

My late war army pattern tunic issued to the luftwaffe

A few pictures of my three Waffenrocks... hope to buy some more soon.

I wear a denatzified buckle every day. An early droop tail Lufty with a brown belt on my jeans, a Heer on a black belt with dress trousers. Anyone else wear a buckle?

Ok, we know we're all into Militaria and military history, but what are your other interests/loves/hobbies? For me, apart from my family obviously, it's cars and guitars... Specifically Subarus and Les Pauls.

Had these a few years. Not sure what era to be honest. All i know about them is im assuming the far right green one is from a medic perhaps?

Ill be updating my stock picc and ill post as a do, here are some older photos.

I knew a few "special cunstables" when I was in the job @Satan1800

Hi Lenny,I never went in but always had an interest since seeing a pic of one of my uncle's who was a special cunstable in 1941 ,and like all things it sparked me into collecting the equipment ,

Apart from militaria ,restoring wartime vehicles ,and old Ford's from the 70s and funding my children which is endless , met police equipment from.bygone days lol one lifetime is not enough

Nice! I own and run a recording studio, love Les Pauls, don't own one tho, I do have an SG however... my other hobbies are restoring an old Land Rover, adding to my musical instrument collection, taking in and caring for rescue animals, dogs, cats, goats, sheep, pigs and poultry and my Family

All the components of the 80 are now cleaned And ready for assembly. There was no firing mechanism within the body which tells me this came from the factory and dumped more or less in situe as I've since brought up a 2pounder fuze and an 18 pounder He fuze ,and the strangest one was a sectioned Vickers Armstrong model A from 1860 ,all empty and free from any substance and firing mechsnisms. I've cleaned this leaving a frosted look ,as polishing them to death takes away the originality .

Hi I have a few Winter Camo helmets on the way and like to show them here first for discussion This one is # 12 All are from the Ostfront Region, Hope you like them any comments are greatly welcome.

Hi I have a few Winter Camo helmets on the way and like to show them here first for discussion This one is # 11 All are from the Ostfront Region, Hope you like them any comments are greatly welcome.

Hi I have a few Winter Camo helmets on the way and like to show them here first for discussion This one is # 9 All are from the Ostfront Region, Hope you like them any comments are greatly welcome.

Hi I have a few Winter Camo helmets on the way and like to show them here first for discussion This one is # 7 All are from the Ostfront Region, Hope you like them any comments are greatly welcome.

I think it was worth it mate

Hello, I won't say it's my favorite movie because there are many great ones, and while there are no battle scenes in it it is quite an excellent movie. It is called the Purple Heart, made in 1944 starring Dana Andrews, Richard Conte and Farley Granger among others. It revolves around a bomber crew taken prisoner by the Japanese and their treatment while imprisoned during ww2. It is what I would call a propaganda movie, no negative implication meant. Anyone that likes old movies from the 30's and 40's I think will find it quite interesting. The next movie I mention just might be my favorite movie or at least among my top 10, is called "Watch on the Rhine" with Betty Davis and Paul Lucas, he being a fighter in the underground against Nazism who comes to the states with his wife(Davis) and children to raise money to bring back to europe and fight against fascism. Again, I would say this is a movie meant to instill patriotism and rouse people to the fight against Nazism. As I think about it I have to say there are quite a few movies from this era, including "The Mortal Storm" with Jimmy Stewart, and also a movie called "Foreign Correspondent" with George Sanders, Joel Mcrea and Larraine Day. I could mention quite a few more but for now end with those mentioned. I have a fondness for movies from the 30's and 40's and while I like some of the modern day war movies I don't think many can hold a candle up to those produced during that era. Just my opinion. Davejb, I fully agree with you and the movies you mention, particularly "The Man who Never Was". regards, Duzig(Bill)

Very nice! German awards have always had such a great look to them. You have a lovely collection! Rob

Nice collection you've got started there. I think the HJ is possibly a reproduction given the belt catch. More closeup pics would be needed to confirm that though. Nonetheless - you've got some neat pieces. The tab on the SA buckle would have been added at some point - possibly by the original owners. SA buckles did not come with tabs from the 'shop'. Thanks for sharing! Rob

Very nice Daniel

That is a lot of ordnance!! Very impressive!! Thanks for sharing! Rob

Very cool!! The 50 has got to be pretty scarce? Looks awesome! Rob

Thanks guys for the input. The buddy is a collector and a shooter! LOL! Yes: it does kick like a mule when fired. I like it a lot. Pardon the pun: but I haven't 'pulled the trigger' on whether to sell it or not. I do like it quite a bit and it's my only WW2 era rifle. Cheers! Rob

Nice..

that is genius

Lovely..

Very much appreciated. Thanks Mav

Yes,Much appreciated Peter and Mav. Great work Mav,i owe you a pint These are items i was big into before i hit the ammo scene. Got most of them way back when the pound was good against the dollar.

Indeed, I got a good deal fom my dealer mate on the lufty flak, mainly because he knew I'd coveted it for many years, and because he's a mate. I still had to pay a lot of dosh though..

Hunting Hitler, episode 1 of the recent TV series is now available to watch in the video area. I'll gradually add all the other episodes.

XS That was embarrassing. Just going to go hide under a rock for the next few months until my mess up is forgotten.

@M45 who's now been promoted to Sergeant for his suggestion. @BryanDavidson do you not get it? FUBAR? hahahahahaha... the youth of today.

Great collection Lenny, what is the red tin with the hj on top?

When I first went to the link in the email yesterday, I got something similar to the old forum. My last visit was October 24, 2005. LMAO