Björn 216 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Here is a well used, but still nice condition uniform from my collection. This set is proberbly the set that I have used the longest time to collect the different parts for. I bought the trousers for this set in the summer of 1994. I remember it well, because my parents went on holiday to france that summer, and I was home alone. The belt I bought from another Norwegian collector somewhere between 1995-1998. The breadbag and bayonet was bought around the year 2000. The cap and the boots were bought in 2008-09. The jacket I got in a trade in 2012. So I completed this set, with matching wear and condition only 18 years after I got the trousers. Here are some more detailed pictures. The jacket is in quite a large size, and depot stamped at Erfurt in 1939 It is in worn, but quite good condition. The Sidecap, Schiffchen is a early model. It has the first type of cloth eagle and cocade in white thread on light gray backing. The light gray backing has almost faded to white as well. The leather belt is 1937 dated, with a 1938 dated depot stamp. The belt buckle is 1937 dated. Good length on the belt as well, 102 centimeters. And the stone gray M36 trousers. And in 2016 I found a mannequin that this uniform fits on. A large soldier measuring 192 centimeters from head to toe. It came out quite good I think. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Auld 550 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Bjorn, nice stuff you have posted today! I have lost interest at the moment due to the intense commercialism on most of these sites (not here)! I managed a few weeks on WAF but had a bit of an outburst at a 'puppet' moderator and all the tossers closed ranks even though it was quite transparent on the thread in question that Boonanzier was bigging up a German dealer that just happens to sponsor him on his site? People need to wise up about WAF and WRF. I was thinking the best best model site is GHW2 without sponsors but even that has had a bit of a bumpy ride of late. The sheep are being steered toward the dealers and scant interest in history from the people doing the pushing even that twat that Stevens is only on WAF to push his sales at auction? Crazy but so it is! I am focusing on getting more stuff! Had a good week! Best Rich 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Björn 216 Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Thanks Rich I know exactly what you mean. I do have a members account at WAF, but I hardly ever post anything there. I was, for a while, attending militaria discussion groups on facebook but I lost interest due to the beforementioned sheepheard with no really interest in history, only monetary value of different items, and how much they can earn on peddling just about everything. Like you, Rich, I am focusing on finding more stuff to complete the various uniforms and field gear in my collection. Best Regards Björn 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davejb 1,863 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Very nice Bjorn, and it makes for a good display , you could almost have it standing at the front door letting people in, lol ,,, its good to see the pair of you back 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Rat 1,146 Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Excellent Bjorn, Yeh I knew you were hiding some great items away........Thanks for showing us on MCN. Best to you......Ian 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Afrikakorpsrat64 873 Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 On 31/03/2021 at 11:39, Björn said: Here is a well used, but still nice condition uniform from my collection. This set is proberbly the set that I have used the longest time to collect the different parts for. I bought the trousers for this set in the summer of 1994. I remember it well, because my parents went on holiday to france that summer, and I was home alone. The belt I bought from another Norwegian collector somewhere between 1995-1998. The breadbag and bayonet was bought around the year 2000. The cap and the boots were bought in 2008-09. The jacket I got in a trade in 2012. So I completed this set, with matching wear and condition only 18 years after I got the trousers. Here are some more detailed pictures. The jacket is in quite a large size, and depot stamped at Erfurt in 1939 It is in worn, but quite good condition. The Sidecap, Schiffchen is a early model. It has the first type of cloth eagle and cocade in white thread on light gray backing. The light gray backing has almost faded to white as well. The leather belt is 1937 dated, with a 1938 dated depot stamp. The belt buckle is 1937 dated. Good length on the belt as well, 102 centimeters. And the stone gray M36 trousers. And in 2016 I found a mannequin that this uniform fits on. A large soldier measuring 192 centimeters from head to toe. It came out quite good I think. Kitty Photo bomb! lol Mine do it too. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Rat 1,146 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 (edited) Apart from the superb train Tony....Your cat looks a beauty, is it a Persian Blue? Looks a bit like Siamese as I had? Keep Well and Best Wishes......IanB P.S.......I don't see the can of Guiness by your railway tracks as before? My Doctor recommended me to drink at least one glass of red wine a day to keep the heart and circulation working well....Here's an image for you! That's what I need NOW...!!! Edited April 6 by Desert Rat correction to text 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Afrikakorpsrat64 873 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 30 minutes ago, Desert Rat said: Apart from the superb train Tony....Your cat looks a beauty, is it a Persian Blue? Looks a bit like Siamese as I had? Keep Well and Best Wishes......IanB P.S.......I don't see the can of Guiness by your railway tracks as before? My Doctor recommended me to drink at least one glass of red wine a day to keep the heart and circulation working well....Here's an image for you! That's what I need NOW...!!! Yes @Desert Rat, He's a Russian Blue. I posted him here because in 2 of Bjorn's photos you can see his cat resting comfortably in the back ground. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Rat 1,146 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Thanks Tony, Certainly a beautiful cat.....If I didn't love Siamese so much I would buy one of these, they are magnificent. Best Wishes...Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Rat 1,146 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Hello Bjorn, I hope you are all well, just a question.....Tony says that you have Russian Blue cats in your photos....sorry I did not see them....Please show again..... Many Thanks and Best Wishes...IanB/ UK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Rat 1,146 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 One of my Dad's workmates before the war was - William Walter - from Edenbridge, Kent, UK...after his initial training in 57 Squadron, then was then transferred to 617 Sqdn . ( Third from left back row ) "The William Walter Story" The crew on their final trip, with 617 Dam Buster Squadron was carried out on January 12th 1945 to Bergen Norway F/Officer I. S. Ross Captain and Pilot F/Sgt W. Walter Flight Engineer W/O S.R. Anderson.D.F.M Navigator. P/O R. Ellwood. D.F.M W/Operator. P/O E.G. Tilby Air Bomber F/Sgt L.D.Griffiths Mid Upper Gunner F/Officer A.F.Mckellar Rear gunner The crew photograph taken before their final trip, with 617 Dam Buster Squadron, which was carried out on January 12th 1945 to Bergen Norway....They were shot down by enemy fighters and crashed into the fiord and despite rescue efforts which flew in from Scotland with inflatable boats....They all drowned...!!! Edited February 7 by Desert Rat correction to text Quote Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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