horridohutch Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 As my name might imply I started out with a fascination with the Luftwaffe and its fighter pilots. I met Ray Toliver, the author of many books on aviation personalities written by him and he jumpstarted my collection of autographs. From there I would purchase items as I found them, at a local swapmeet, on craigslist and from friends who knew I was a collector. A lot of US, German and Japanese military trinkets. Helmets, bayonets and daggers. Some badges and belt buckles. A few of the sticks that spit out those nasty little lead balls. I have hundreds of patches that I picked up over the years. A lot of autographs and some pretty cool paper items. I tend to not focus on one item and all of its many makers and the different ways they were made. Although it really helps to study the nuances, I just do not need them all in my display cabinet. I tend to stay away from SS items, not only is it a minefield, its hard enough explaining the crooked cross on the aircraft that adorn the walls of my war room. I am a member of a couple of the better known forums but tend to stay away from the cliques, and the good old boy network. So for I have found this forum to be very friendly and open. I am a humble Electrician from California, looking forward to the worldwide friendships amongst collectors that the modern world and the internet have made possible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Hello and welcome! You're right in that the internet has done a lot of great things for this hobby! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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