JUST RUBBISH

Got to love and appreciate antique postcards, they have so much personality (especially the handmade ones). I always pick up the ones with writing on them when I can (its like peering back in time, truly fascinating).

ET started their M40 production in the 4800 to 5000 Lot number range, so a LOW lot number is later M40 production, NOT earliest M40 production. Easy rookie mistake. ET did NOT start from 0 like they did with the M35. Lot numbers are no guarantee to which branch of the German military the helmet was originally issued. BUT.. When you have legit paint and decals to back up the corresponding lot number, then it's a win/win, if the helmet isn't a perfect fake with original parts. There were 2 factories (SE/HKP and NS) that NEVER had contracts with the SS for helmet production and if you EVER find either of those 2 factory shells with an SS decal, it would have to be a Pocher or one of the other NON factory specific, after market decals. Yes they were available at the time so it is entirely possible to have a depot or field reissued SS shell, originally produced from NS or SE/HKP factories. Also there is a batch of Kriegsmarine helmets, that were an entire LOT number and no other branches received helmets from that Lot number have been found, yet. So there are a couple of exceptions, but with no identifying decals or "Luft Blue" paint for definitive identification, those helmet shells could have been with any branch or military police. Also, there is no such thing as "SS Green", that's a myth.. The 5 factories that made German helmet shells did NOT have a special, more green tinted version of paint for the SS, that was myth started a long time ago. Shades of German Field Gray dark varied slightly from factory to factory, so did the amount of Aluminum oxide in the paint and how coarse. German Field Gray dark is like other colors, when you hold it against different color backgrounds, like a green background, it appears more Gray, when you hold it against white or gray backgrounds, it looks more Green.. Factor in that the shade could be more green or gray from the factory and also lighter or darker, from batch to batch, factory to factory, then you get variations of shade.. Just look at old, REAL, color photos, you will see different shades in a group of soldiers, the wool tunics and trousers were even less uniform in color shade, from factory to factory and year to year. I have counted a dozen different shades of tunic and trousers, just for the Heer from pre to late war.. These are important things for NEW collectors to know and it will still take you years of collecting and reading to be an "expert".

Im here from Discord. Great sfuff 👍

About 1966 I went into a surplus place with my dad. There were 2 large boxes, each about 4'x4'x4'. They were full of German helmets of all kinds. The price for each helmet was $5.00 U.S. He was a WW2 ETO veteran and decided this was not something we needed.

some absolutely stunning items, absolute shame that sellers split up groupings I see it way too often especially with pictures.

just found this video, my ethocel is a AMOS 1943. it's got stress cracks mostly on the back just under the joining lip. has the flat top cap. thanks for the info.

i will give you a fiver for it. Absolute final offer

Great video! Thanks! Greetings from Brazil

Steel or plastic?

the east german mask is a east german manufactured SHM41, the east germans used mostly soviet masks and dont forget that almost all soviet or communist filters have asbestos in, even american filters from the 80s had asbestos in too

That's an interesting and excellent find. Thanks for telling us about it.. I've heard others say that the white flecks on German helmets are from bumping their heads on ceilings. I have my doubts. The average German soldier (American as well) was 5'8". With boots and a helmet about 6'. The average ceiling height back in the old days was about 8 feet, so even a guy who had a big enough head to wear a size 68 helmet wouldn't come close to being tall enough to bump his head on the usual ceiling. Maybe the white flecks come from a fence or maybe scratches that were at one time covered with whitewash camouflage.

No mags = fk off, crap.

These are so hard to come by, but I finally managed to pick one up recently. Interesting that I'm originally from Okinawa.

Truly a special collection to one man, grouping always have such personality and you sort of get to know the person in a way.

Here in Hungary you can get ww2 awards for a few dollars

You've acquired some really nice stuff. The scout uniform is really cool, as a former scout I can at least appreciate it.

That was some pretty nice items. Keep it coming👍

Very nice collection of items, I’m pleased to see that you put together sets. That’s how I started over 50 years ago. Good luck in school.

Great detailed video! it's a pity that you really can't open the top cover of the receiver for the tape and you can't remove the butt and get the spring with the shutter! let the price be higher, but it's better with these advantages! in principle, the mp 40 replica has at least somehow implemented this and you can get a shutter and a shock mechanism there

I just found one of these in the garage. It was my grate grandfathers who fought in ww2. Interestingly the handle was manufactured wrong and is the wrong way round. I live in England and he was in the British army not the US so it’s funny how it ended up in his hands and now mine

I have an almost perfect condition luger marked s/42 K so mauser 1935. Main spring and ejector are modern production, an extra $180

Some good stuff, congratulations ❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Whats up with the blueish-blackish color on the scabbard? Was it blued wartime? I have 2 G98 bayonets both made my Mauser in 1917, and they both have that color on the scabbard.

Can hear the jelousy in your voice haha

Nice find 👏👍

GREAT story to accompany a find!

Nice helmet, nice "story"...think you own that older couple a few bucks...

Black Widow...👌

Black widow luger the lug on the bottom is for a stock and you should of pulled back the toggles before pulling the trigger or pointing it at yourself. Thanks great gun

Approx' $1200 in Australia.

Boy do I love Soviet Medals!! 🎖🪖 very cool!

Protects the head but rest exposed Bullet proof vests didnt appear Until korean war!

very interesting medal, the small details always matter

Beautiful conditioned P08 ... the spare parts are NOT P08 parts and the brown belt loop is a replacement loop ... the bandage was an interesting touch ... keep up the great work WHG - very nice video 👍

One question that is so generic and so disturbing is that you have the tendency to make the videos longer than they have to be!! In other words - cut the crap talk and go to the essence faster!! Please!! 😢😢

Boy do I love rare uniforms!! 🪖🎖️🫶😌

I have one that I use to store 22 Ammo. Handle missing on mine.

It’s a black widow everybody knows that

A dab of neutral leather conditioner will keep it in good shape ( holster, belt, mag holders )

Den Gleichen Dolch in noch viel besserem Zustand geht hier in Deutschland für 50 Euro als Fälschung Weg! Und der Dolch ist eine Fälschung

Congratulations 🥳

Well this is a nice and informative place to be , there has been a lot of German war memorabilia over here in the UK , and so many fakes especially where the daggers and various other blades are concerned so it is good to find someone who knows their stuff . I love a good blade but my knowledge of WW2 blades out side of the British Army is about as comprehensive as a tea leaf's knowledge of The East India Company ,so I am very happy to have found you .

Where's the blast shield?.

Hate to break it to you, but that dagger is not genuine.

Your pronunciation of soll-engine is on par with german war crimes. Its Soll-in-ghen (accent on the last syllable).

Nice video! Thanks for posting as I found it most helpful in better understanding the box that I have in my collection. While I knew it to be a 1915 Colt Vickers box, I never realized its relative scarcity until now. I bought mine for $6 at a silent auction in PA about 15 years ago and it retains much of its original paint, though, sadly someone long ago attached (inletted) a hasp to the top and painted their initials in large letters on one side. Still in all, I'm glad to have it and thanks to your video, I better understand it.

try Kopecsky

no decal,no dice

Schöner SS dolch