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Hi Ulrich , unfortunately I don't have too much about Catania. Several Luftwaffe units were there in 1943, including NJG2 for example

 

Thanks Skipper, i heard of the Luftgaustab z.b.V.10 were stationed at Catania, is that right? Its his first unit at war and there is no information to get on this except that it was at Leningrad and were named Luftgaustab Nord at there.

Regards

Ulrich

 

I have a great interest in WW1 militaria as well as WW2, shown here is a WW1 American M1917 helmet belonging to a soldier of the 78th infantry division (the lighting bolt division) - in mint condition

During WW1 they fought in the campaigns of St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. It was made up of men from New York and New Jersey.

here is a Wiki link if anyone is interested in knowing more:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/78th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)

the liner and chinstrap are in great condition, while the painted shell is just perfect.

note the lighting bolt insigna.....these were often painted on, on the troop ships when heading back to the US.

 

and in great condition too! Excellent find Andy

 

Nice pics guys.

Ulrich, ive got several great photos of men from the 15th Panzer Division im Nord-Afrika. Ill include these in those photo CDs ill send your way in the coming months. Two show a Regiment from teh 15th PZ, one of an EKII award Ceremony, another of a Panzer in the Desert and another showing the Serpentine Road (Derna Road)

 

Thank you Carl, much appreciated!!

Take care

Ulrich

 

thanks Skipper, ya im very pleased with it

 

Hi U/Skip,

Great find as always and one im looking forward to recieving as a Christmas gift this year ;-))

Ulrich, quite welcome. I have to did the others out of storage and not sure exactly when but when I do? ill make you a copy ;-))

 

Some pics from the Finnish front and a document signed by Generalfeldmarschall Kleist...

 

And a photo album with some front and behind-the-lines city pics.

 

Well who said there were no more kriegsmarine finds to be made in 2010?
I still can't believe I'm the owner of this fine M-35 KM helmet with 95% of the original paint + chin strap included. The liner band is enclosed although no more leather liner. It was originally found near Caen by a Norman. The man moved and I met him this morning selling a few militaria things bunch of junk. We had a nice chat and I asked if he had anything else . He said what else? Then he said he had a helmet home but did not bother bringing it because it had a swastika on it and did not want people bother him if he put it on a table . He invited me home and showed me the helmet and I immediately agreed to buy it.

 

Awesome find Skipper - reasonable price may I ask?

 

reasonable price, considering the seller knew what he was selling .

 

Another fantastic acquisition Skipper.

Can you guess what colour I have changed since seeing that helmet?

 

Also just noticed that it is an M42 shell and not an M35.

 

Great looking helmet Skipper

 

I freakin' hate you.......with every envious bone in my body...LOL

 

Cheers for the nice comments lads, Thanks John I also mix up between the rivets between the M-35 and the m-42 models. Maybe I should find a few other ones to train so Brad would hate me even more

 

Hi Skip, great lid ;-)) I was also going to say what John said about it not being an M-35 or an M-40 because of no rolled edge. I now wish that I had taken pics of my long since stolen M-35 DD Luft lid-named to an NCO. It wasnt in the greatest of shape-no rusting or pits but paint, liner and decal wise) but it was my first M-35 and was still in collectors grade condition.

 

Hi Skipper,

great find! And if you ever will have an original LW Paratrooper helmet to much in your collection, let me know....

Regards

Ulrich