Down the Cellar 18 - Olympischer Held

The only thing better than an unboxing Down the Cellar is an unboxing Down the Cellar with Olympic medalist (and gentleman of the highest caliber) Wolfgang Schmidt.
The Discobolus sits down with the Drinkobottleus for a bit of unboxing!
A little bit about Wolfgang:
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[@grantgustafson8662]

At 26:00, the reason behind Mr. Schmidt’s giggling: “In 1992 Schmidt unseated Jürgen Schult as the German champion in the discus throw. He competed in the qualification meets for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, but was not considered for the German Olympic team (rival Jürgen Schult was chosen and went on to win the silver medal).” - Schmidt’s Wikipedia Edit: The same Jürgen Schult was suspected of taking steroids, but always denied the accusation. Explaining Mr. Schmidt’s “guilt” line.

[@igorsvacic217]

Wow, so another level, it was also the guilt because the soldier shouldnt put his initials on the scabbard, so he was hiding it with the vertical clip because he felt guilty.

[@skigdividerx4991]

Wolfgang looks like he could still throw anything he wants!

[@bigb.2511]

Hopefully not Mr. Wittmann

[@skigdividerx4991]

@@bigb.2511 Mr. Wittman is smart on who he befriends! Like in the bar fight story!

[@aerlial360]

Wolfgang made this among the most favorite videos I've seen of yours, Tom. So glad you could come to America and share a bit of your history with us, Wolfgang! Prost!

[@sysop007]

Catching up on older episodes with a cigar. I really enjoyed having Wolfgang along. My dad smoked cigars and I didn’t like them, until I got older and appreciated the smell and smoke. Now it’s an homage to my dad. But the old schutzen rifles and Haenel-Mannlichers are amazingly beautiful. My dad had some. German pre-war bolt actions are some of the best of the best. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@mikeschultz8509]

Frohe Weihnachten to you all from our family. My brother is Wolfgang Schultz, enjoying your video, we learn something new everyday

[@rbarker1706]

Herr Wittmann, your unboxing videos keep getting better and better!

[@abelincoln95]

Wolfgang was a real machine back in the day & he maintains it well to this day. Thanks Wolfgang & WAM for a real treat of a video.

[@DavidHuber63]

Welcome Wolfgang, Thank you for sharing you're knowledge Tom, and was that Hans&Frans, 🤣 , thank you for you're time Rob

[@hans-joachimmarseille8957]

Love ur videos Tom.....warm greetings from Thailand !

[@Chalis222]

Wonderful video, your best yet! Full of warmth, humanity and camaraderie. Thomas with his fabulous knowledge and willingness to share, joined by a superb guest who has lived through a regime and yet hasn’t been trampled by it. The human spirit is the most powerful force on the planet, that’s why they’re so afraid of it ! I’ll keep on watching these for as long as you keep on making them. Please get Wolfgang back as soon as they can find a plane big enough to load him onto ! Happy Christmas and Frohe Weinacht ! X

[@dnf7778]

The ss LAH pendant is probably car Robby is right. It was a huge division, besides tanks they had other support vehicles like trucks, cars etc. Great show td guys and interesting guest as well

[@manuelkastner1328]

Merry Christmas to Witman and Herrn Schmidt

[@marpat_prepper8954]

I love watching Wolfgangs expressions when you pull out all the nazi stuff you can tell german history and acceptance is opposite of ours on it. I'm also 50% German American 4th generation and love watching your shows because it gives me some lessons on german culture and I wish I knew more and would love to get to know my german culture even more. And again awesome show mein freund.

[@scoobiedoobiexx7969]

The black leather SS pennant is 1ST SS Panzer DIV. LAH, It being leather it more than likely came off a staff vehicle IMO.

[@felixs3477]

Juergen Schult! HAHAHA! Ich bin ein 'jelly filled doughnut' lol Your viewers are thirsty too! Shout out to Wolfgang Schmidt! Prost und Frohe Weihnachten! Greetings from Montreal Canada. The unboxing was like Christmas was already here! Mr. Wittmann, Wishing you and the family a Merry Christmas and choicest collecting for the New Year! Thanks for sharing.

[@chriscooperkris2780]

Tom and Wolfgang make a great pair...like. Starsky and Hutch....keep up the great work guys..chris

[@thomasgonzalez7133]

What a GREAT guest in Wolfgang! This has been my favorite episode so far in the series. I always learn something new. Does Mr. Wittmann collect original WW2 or WW1 photos? I'm just curious as that is the area of history that I collect in WW2 and WW1 items.

[@Paranormal-Alien]

I love watching you smoke and drink on your videos I dont know why but I just do!

[@xkmendlt4290]

What a great guest Tom. Wolfgang is a great athlete. Welcome! BTW: Very cool shakos. Seemed like great condition. Something you don’t see everyday.

[@du43ranger]

Merry Christmas Mr. WITTMAN AND all

[@mikew.6676]

Would like to see more of wolfgang

[@larryburwell8550]

I really enjoyed this unboxing as always. Wolfgang was a great added treat. Some really nice items as well. Thanks Tom for the history lesson. Your so great at this. Merry Christmas to you and your family and Wolfgang and his family.

[@gig1958]

Hello.Mr. Wittman, Just wanted to say I have been enjoying the content as always. Yes, I'm a DTC fan! Have a Merry Christmas!!

[@leonardjanda6181]

I’m watching this with my wife, she laughed at the height comparison lol huge, I love the channel 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jimrutherford2773]

It was a great episode having your German guest. It was nice to hear German words pronounced correctly.

[@nouradel6763]

Hi Tom I love ur videos,,, greetings from Egypt

[@derekstynes9631]

That is a very nice Letter opener to start the Show !

[@rogersandoval2413]

Great video as always! Received my first dagger; Debbie is the best! I could not be happier..

[@bmoreben2665]

As always another great video sir I agree you're both the same height LOL enjoyed today's video never seen the police helmets like that before in the SS pendant for the tank was awesome I seen one of those in a book before that's all incredible

[@Tunkabear]

Wishing you and the family Tom a Merry Christmas!🎄

[@jefferyrichards3165]

Greetings Mr. Wittmann, i remember another early SA dagger with JS scribed on the scabbard behind the vertical hanger in another video of you at a California militaria show i think, almost the exact same letters JS, very interesting i will try and locate the other video, great unboxing video, all the best.

[@simoncooper913]

Brilliant. Wow. Merry Christmas guys.

[@barryjones8145]

Wolfgang is a lucky man. Been trying to get into that basement for months now. Great video agian Mr wittman. Love from the United kingdom wwg1wga.

[@mr.greenacres]

Another great video as always he definitely looks like he could pull off wearing a uniform nicely lol But as always big fan!!

[@kevinprice7362]

Fantastic video mr whittmann nice to see you again. Kevin

[@andreparenteau4661]

Hello to Wolfgang......I live in Montreal and saw these competitions in 1976..... my great-grand-mother was a Schmid .....but no ...T

[@haroldmclean3755]

Merry Christmas ! 👍

[@dennisrountree5376]

Great video thanks! Merry Christmas!

[@barabasz9449]

another great episode👍. happy holidays to everyone.👍

[@michaeldellinger3377]

That's crazy that your friend is from Germany I am part German and I've been learning a little bit about the German world war II history and collecting I like watching your videos it makes me want to start my own Big world war II collection one day I will finally have everything that I need for my world war II collection

[@Wolshanze]

Love these videos Tom just get better and better Happy Christmas 🎄 to you all there mate 🇬🇧

[@connorfulkerson127]

Amazing video! Merry Christmas

[@t.jjohnson6317]

Another great vid.. Big thx Tom,,

[@JohnnyJuke]

I'm new to your channel and don't own any Militaria, but I can't seem to look away! Craving rye and cigars too!

[@michaelhaase4509]

Hallo guys,i am locking from germany- Berlin. I like your Videos so much. Collectors greeting Michael

[@klaustrumputin-trudeau4142]

I know this is a late comment but doesn't Wolfgang look so happy yet so guilty at the same time to be breaking every law he ever grew with in Germany. Wolfgang if you see this comment please just focus on happy as do all free men, there is no guilt in seeing and appreciating history.

[@radiodalbunker8603]

Miss your DTC! Funally is here!

[@terryschmidt8259]

love that pennant!

[@simoncooper913]

Quick comment great guest. Let’s hope it rolls.

[@keithledford6652]

I was really hoping Mr Schmidt would talk about his dad or uncles possible war service

[@wolfenheimer1]

I will do next time !!

[@intermodus2180]

Thanks Suzie😀 U Kno...I'm in LA too, just saying 😘

[@aposapes]

Schöne Grüße lieber Wolfgang frohe Weihnachten

[@derekstynes9631]

Your Warehouse Assistant Herr Wolfgang is Very Irish Looking .

[@ghosted2187]

I like that LAH pennant

[@connorpalmer9208]

The dagger at 26:30 was owned by a gentleman who showed it to you a few years back at the California show. His name was DuPont I believe. I may be wrong though

[@Ethnarches]

I knew it was on this channel at some point before, I remember those scratched initials.

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

Oh my goodness. This man is extremely powerful. Here is the actual video footage from the 1976 Olympics of Wolfgang Schmidt winning the silver medal in the Discus event - kzbin.info/www/bejne/immaf3qkbruVask

[@garycousino4016]

Great find!

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Fun video gents🥃🇦🇺

[@LetsPlaymitGamerPass]

Sadly the German as no idea, these items are not illegal in Germany. But you have to be carefully with those things

[@victormorgan1690]

at 27.00 is the SA he appraised outside the show having a smoke ?

[@RamonRobles-g1z]

The best

[@2967575]

History is history really whether it was good or bad historical pieces should be preserved kept and respected, hitler , sadam ,stalin , or any other dictator/criminal they died their time is over. Even if i was a jew and my grand parents have been victims id still collect something like that to be honest preserving history is beautiful.

[@Unterbilk]

Thank you Sir.ps.i Got my HJ knife it is fine.have a great time.

[@tredw66]

I wouldnt want to arm wrestle Wolfgang.

[@garycousino4016]

Damage from kids playing with the blade. I am so guilty of that crime

[@therealliam4217]

👏👏👏

[@therealliam4217]

Wow...love this video!

[@uwehartmann3394]

Grüße aus Leipzig an Wolfgang schönes Video 👍😃

[@wolfenheimer1]

Danke, ich hab schöne Erinnerungen an Leipzig !!

[@michalprokop2685]

Hi ,Super !

[@nouradel6763]

Also greetings to Wolfgang from Egypt lol

[@wolfenheimer1]

Thank you, greetings back and stay healthy !

[@nouradel6763]

@@wolfenheimer1 vielen dank 😉

[@nouradel6763]

@@wolfenheimer1 you have Facebook?

[@wolfenheimer1]

@@nouradel6763 Yes, just type my name.

[@nouradel6763]

@@wolfenheimer1 ok thanks buddy

[@goldmanjace]

dude there are better beers from germayn than warsteiner! By the way, I live in Neu Ulm. Close to the factory where the helmet was made

[@brianohanlon5061]

ask wolfgang... do they have crazy rubber chickens in berlin. ???

[@wolfenheimer1]

In East-Berlin the chicken were called "Goldbroiler" and they tasted phantastic ! It was a chain restaurant and very popular.

[@brianohanlon5061]

hello mr wolfgang.....yes, i like that word......it sounds better....... crazy rubber goldbroiler's......that is better.

[@Docker-jo4of]

Grüße von der Kieler Förde an Wolfgang!

[@wolfenheimer1]

Danke, und Grüße an die Kieler Förde.

[@aposapes]

thomas witmann is german to right?

[@wolfenheimer1]

Yes, his father was German !

[@aposapes]

@@wolfenheimer1 my boxtrainer is a german and he told me that witmann is a german surname

[@mikew.6676]

Would

[@erniefrijole2618]

Köstritzer wäre noch besser 🍻

[@wlts83]

Germany 10 POINTS

[@brianohanlon5061]

howdy folks, last week i went to a fancy dress star wars fan club meeting, i was dressed as a stormtrooper, and they kicked me out. , maybe they did not like the brown shirt and swastika armband i was wearing. ???

[@NOSTALGIENOSTALGIE]

Die Frage ist: KAUFST du die Dinge, oder bekommst du diese Dinge einfach von Leute zugeschickt ?????????????!

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Manche kauft er, andere werden auf Konsignationsbasis angeboten.