Down the Cellar 21 - The Best for Last

[@joshualowe6443]

Your stories, the way you tell them, the drink and smoke breaks, paired with your expertise, are what make these videos. Please don’t change. Hope 2022 is a great year for you Tom!

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

Exactly, he hit it on the head. If anyone else was doing this, it probably wouldn't have that electricity and excitement that only your videos have.

[@АкакийАкакиевич-с5ю]

почти, как в России

[@euroyank860]

I don't know why, but your Dad has a gift Rob, his video's have a soothing effect and are fun. I'm looking forward every week to see one.

[@-Evo]

This is the only thing I look forward too within this crazy world!

[@DavidHuber63]

I hear you

[@Nighthawk1966]

That’s one of the best un-boxing’s I’ve seen yet. It’s not just the cigars or the drinks, but the utter surprise and comments Wittmann makes when he discovers this stuff. You gotta love this guy. You have been blessed sir ! Keep em coming !!

[@nj2879]

We are all here to listen to you talk! Love the stories and thank you for sharing history with us!

[@tomstreet5266]

Wow Tom, I think that might be the first time a saw you take a step back on a box. That is crazy what they sent and how they sent it. It was really fun to watch!!!

[@Wolshanze]

All ways all ways look forward to these Tom, Glad your surgery went well mate, think you need to sit down with a stiff drink after that last box!

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

I think it was three stiff drinks.

[@johnburrows1179]

We love to hear your stories Tom. Screw those who don’t, they’ll always be some pain in the ass you can never please. I for one enjoy them very much. I look forward to these videos and when my notification bell goes off I can’t wait to get home and watch them. Very soothing, relaxed atmosphere, and it feels like we are right there with you. The informal atmosphere, the drink, the cigar, and your vast knowledge are priceless. That last box was phenomenal. I’ll be watching for those items, and the photo album. Thank you so much. Keep them coming 👍👍

[@Atrac111]

Dont excuse for your stories your telling and the length of it. Thats all you, and what we collectors enjoy listening to.👌🏼 I personal enjoy every second of your videos. Stories and unboxing Amazing things in the last not so good packed package. 🤩 Always looking forward for your videos. Best regards from Denmark, Europe.

[@andrewburdock2438]

Hi Thomas, god damn, that photo album knocked me sidwards,, Incredible thing,,,, packed with souvenirs an all ,,, wonderfull bit of History,, the killer fork from thé Berghof at the end , silenced me ,,, thanks very much for sharing this ,,,, loved it ,,,,

[@dmcm3200]

Tom, love your stuff. You are the reason I love edged weapons. You sold me my very first sword and dagger and enjoy them tremendously. I recommend keeping it the way it is; no need for a ton of fluff. It reminds me of the times I have sat in basements with my buddies, sharing a drink, swapping stories, enjoying tobacco, and showing off our collections. If people do not like what you say, why do they watch? Just watch something else! Great job fellas and of course to Deb, who is always a pleasure to speak with.

[@TheSpiderstone22]

You’re a absolute legend sir , greetings from a German in Australia ✌️

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you so much.

[@len6953]

Grüße aus Deutschland ✌🏼. @ TheSpiderstone22

[@TheSpiderstone22]

@@len6953 Schöne Grüße zurück ✌️

[@nickcapobianco3309]

This could be the best Down the Cellar so far. I really love your stories. I don't collect bayonets, but that honor bayonet is super cool. Tom you are a tremendous asset to the hobby. Thank you for being you.

[@alangilman6711]

Best box yet!!! great video. Iove the stories!

[@noobmode1816]

I love these videos, keep making them please.

[@bigb.2511]

This episode was by far the best one yet, especially with that last package. Reeally unbelievable

[@leonardjanda6181]

I love ❤️ the way you talk , you’re a perfectionist, And very knowledgeable In your trade . Or hobbies, I love the channel 👮‍♀️

[@t.jjohnson6317]

Wow Tom Thank-you for another great unboxing..that was a very very speical box..wow God Bless you.

[@connorfulkerson127]

The title lives up to its name! Hope 2022 treats you well Tom!

[@DavidHuber63]

Solid advice! both times! thank you! Great observation on the leafs and camera work Rob, Thank you Tom and okay i will thank God for honest people! 🙏 👍

[@jimrutherford2773]

Keep telling your stories. Not only are they interesting but also these past life experiences are what made you the experienced collector you are. Other collectors can learn from them too.

[@austriaskiholiday8722]

Wow that last box is a real heart stopper, I am still shaking, Just been able to watch the unboxing is such a pleasure, Thank you for this and all the videos Tom, Best wishes from Charles

[@T10-z1h]

The last box was absolutely amazing..!! Each piece was better than the next..!! As a whole breath taking..!!

[@otasandersson6833]

Thank you!!! keep posting this kind of videos! , always look at your site for updates!

[@greenangel-nk9hp]

Another fantastic video, thank you for the smiles, and education I get everytime I watch

[@felixortmann5174]

Another great Time,thank you both God Bless you Sir.

[@leonardcroft1467]

Hi Mr. Wittmann Always Enjoy Your Unboxing Videos !! Great Job , Thanks !!

[@felixs3477]

Listening to your stories gives us new collectors an impression of the various 'characters' in the hobby. Nothing could be better than that with an unboxing, especially when we are still stuck with Omicron measures such as a curfew, closing of restaurants and bars, new virus 'Schutzpolizei' enforcing mask wearing in public places outside, combined with horrific artic cold weather that descended on Quebec! You guys have it good in the States! What an amazing photo album, I'm glad you have it in your personal collection. I just wish that more descendants or relatives would treasure things like this and pass it down to the new generation. A true family heirloom! What a spectacular set of daggers from that dilapidated box!!! The Imperial honour bayonet is my favorite. 'Vereinigung der Feldzuegeteilnehmer" refers to a Veterans association of those who survived in battle from I. R. 92 during WWI, and as you say was a yearly veterans prize. Painting on your right is great too. That is 'Der Letzter Mann' The Last Man / Survivor. I was just reading the work by Arno Dohm entitled 'Skagerrak' a reprint from 1942, Bertelsmann publishers. Neat!

[@rossdixon6644]

Best German militaria channel on KZbin, class act👌Ross (England)

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you very much, Mr. Dixon.

[@andrewburdock2438]

What an incredible collection at the end ,how could you put this extremly rare collection, in that tatty old box ,,, Crazy !!!! Hope nothing was Lost ,, fantastic things,,,,, thanks again Thomas

[@punkin01ful]

I LOVE to hear your stories!!! 😊

[@xkmendlt4290]

I do love the stories. 👍🏼 The education you provide ain’t to shabby either.😎 The scrapbook was phenomenal. The last box, wow!🤭

[@dirlevoscar8588]

fabulous treasure ...must watch 10 times for your eyes sake!

[@terryschmidt8259]

great stories TOM.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you, Herr Schmidt!

[@raivonraj]

Good continuation of a new "Down the cellar year". In addition, it is always nice to listen to your stories.

[@collinblubaugh3094]

Another outstanding video. Thank you for the upload.

[@sravydogs]

Love the stories and your videos, keep them coming 👌🏻👍🏻

[@dnf7778]

Congratulations on the 21st video Rob and Tom, I really look forward them every week. I love the stories too Tom, it kills time between boxes.

[@CONGRYU]

Your always the best dressed !! Thank you for the stories ! And thank you for the videos ! Keep up the good work !

[@synchrome62]

The honor bayonet is a “club” or union of field offensive participants within the 92nd Infantry Regiment. And appears to have been the honorary sidearm of quite a few different outstanding (in some way) soldiers! Wonderful piece! Thanks for another great video. I’m always a fan!!

[@richardtuttle3675]

Great video as always Mr wittman keep them coming

[@duke4453]

Wow wow wow what an episode. 1st great story! Unfortunately I can relate. 2nd there has to be a higher power to have some of the most beautiful 3rd Reich items ever produced survive being shipped in a box I wouldn't ship old socks in. Hope that nothing of importance slide out of one of the sides and everything made it to you. I've been holding off on getting my left eye done for the same reasons you did and I appreciate your input. Thanks again for another entertaining and Informative evening free of covid news. My best, Gene

[@JesusChristisYourLordandGod]

Keep the stories coming, Herr Wittmann!

[@rodschmidt1806]

Tom, look at the parachute fabric, it says from Bastogne.......Enjoy your seminars VERY much!

[@rogerdee.926]

Be interesting to get the back story on that last collector . And your opening story "Do you like what your seeing so far" hilarious, she must have used that line a few times I bet !

[@johnlawson2984]

I had double cataract surgery two years ago,best thing I ever did.! My eyes were so bad I couldn’t see the post on the end of a rifle barrel! Now I can see birds flying in the sky miles away. If you are on the fence about this surgery, do it, you won’t regret it.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Tom resisted the surgery for literally years. Thankfully he has much clearer hindsight now.

[@johnlawson2984]

So did I until the eye doctor was going to take my drivers license. I opted for the top of the line lenses that do both near and far vision, a little expensive, the cost of a chained SS dagger, but worth it.

[@victormorgan1690]

tom im from Scotland uk in my 50s, i have watch you on various channels over the years not a big memorabilia type may be in other things . but i enjoy and I,m fascinate by your knowledge and podcast very entertaining , and please do not pay attention to the trolls and doubter,s and keep talking for as long as you like, you keep doing what you do very well. glad to see your recovering well . in my scottish words , lang mae yer lum reek . = in english good luck and prosper !

[@nicholassmith8582]

Amazing video! Please keep em coming

[@dondoyle8474]

What a Box of treasures. The best of the best 👍👍

[@jimmyjamesjoly6290]

No dought Tom i;m sure you've had your fill of it god bless you May 2022 do right just for you and those like you Tom

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Happy New Year, amazing box of stuff at the end. 🥃🇦🇺

[@mmotorhead]

The best unboxing ever... I really enjoy this one since I am on quarantine... damn covid. The last box was unbelievable. That gorget and your reaction was something out of this planet... I have never saw that type before. Amazing. Congratulations.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Yes, we're all burnt out with Covid and Covid related issues down here as well.

[@carlstanwick7287]

Greetings from FISHBURN Co DURHAM , unbelievable ,astonishing, you waiting for one bus AND a whole fleet pull up ,my jaw is still hanging, you are a MAGNET for TREASURES SIR ,now with your successful op you can scrutinise all those Daggers and not forgetting the WOOP WOOP CHICKEN SOUP GORGET, stay safe Sir ,and can it get any better,lets hope so ,thank you always for your KNOWLEDGE, the banter makes the difference, love and peace always Carl

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you very much, Carl.

[@williamd.curran4226]

These "Unboxings" are exciting and highly informative. I've learned alot of about military memorabilia. Best Wishes.

[@paulkremastiotis6296]

Hey Mr good guy... Greetings from South Australia

[@gebox2637]

Where do I look for the daggers on consignment? And love your videos can’t stop watching them!

[@1988bres]

Mr Wittmann is such a class act!

[@willswartz7930]

That photo album is amazing

[@timcook7730]

That was an amazing display of edged weapons. That gorget was unbelievable! Never seen one of those before. I’m insanely jealous. :) I don’t have a lot of SS stuff. Im primarily a Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe collector. I’d love to see what you have. Love your videos. :)

[@mikeschultz8509]

The last box contained a most amazing collection on its own. I guess you really can't judge an old beat up book by its cover, it's contents leaves you speechless.

[@BACCHUS777]

Tens of thousands of dollars worth of exceptional daggers just sloppily thrown in that box....unbelievable! All collectors should know, and appreciate, proper packaging techniques.

[@jannesievola146]

Amazing daggers and SS gorget ...just WOW

[@fan-si9pg]

what did that guy think was going to happen watching these videos? some peoples kids. you can see tom's passion for doing this. keep boring that one guy and educate and entertain the rest of us. thank you tom.

[@ReinhardAusDieNiederlande]

The skull on the grip of the beautiful stag bajonett is the Braunschweiger type skull, these skulls can be seen on WWI items and shown on photos where the skull is applied to the headgear from Krätzchen(the army cap without a visor) to Pickelhaube and very rarely to helmets(often Freikorps examples). Skulls are traditionally a sign to show loyalty and honor but also to distinguish from the "normal" soldier as a elite soldier like the Leibhusaren.

[@jefferyrichards3165]

Greetings Sir, somewhere there is a SS collector or gorget collector that is having heart palpitations with that crazy rare SS gorget, hope to see you Robbie and the SOS if I can make it. Cheers.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

They will be there with bells on.

[@darrellenglish2704]

I remember you in the old days at the Old Mohawk Arms

[@richardgould8166]

Great video Richard collector from England

[@averagejoeschmoe9186]

This is why i take my time to meticulously package the items i sell from time to time, militaria and otherwise. My heart skipped a beat when i saw such atrocious negligence, especially on part of such unique items easily worth over 20 000-30 000 dollars. It was sheer divine providence that none of those beauties suffered any damage during shipping.

[@caslinden1373]

Always enjoy ur video's 😀👍

[@erichusayn]

That last box. Wow.

[@larryburwell8550]

Well Tom do you need a heart jump start after last box? The whole show was fantastic but that last destroyed box contained everything on a fantasy list. 10s of thousands of dollars of unreplacible items packed like that. What a fool. Should have be well boxed registered mail!. I've mailed 1000 plus packages all packed like my child was in there. Tom you will writing a huge check! Thanks for posting have another drink or three

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

I was watching him open that box off camera and thought I was going to need smelling salts.

[@michaelbronsteijn8492]

❤💯👍👍👍 Proost, en een fijn weekend gewenst, vanuit; 🔰Den Haag Nederland 🇳🇱 P.s: Die laatste doos: WAUWIEWAUW ❤💯👍 Ga ermee door, met deze video's. Geweldig gaaf!!!

[@bmoreben2665]

As always another amazing video that last box I'm still can't believe it n I've watched it 5 times was wondering about that helmet that came in last time that was like new was it real or fake thanks can't wait til next show

[@TheArizonan]

If people want to complain about you talking and telling stories they can pound sand and get lost! You guys are doing great, my favorite entertainment to go with a glass of scotch.

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

I like your stories etc. Besides its a good thing to have on the record. That way at least a small bit of your knowledge & experience will live on after you.

[@barryjones8145]

BRAVO agian Mr wittman when can i move into your basement. Love from the United kingdom wwg1wga God bless you sir. High light of my week.

[@ProfessorMcGuigan]

I think you might look like Burl Ives - do you sing? Love this videos - they are the highlight of my viewing pleasures!

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

He sounds more like Barry Gibb being hit about the head with a cat.

[@thomasgonzalez7133]

Today's episode pairs well with a pinot grigio.

[@allenj4kite]

I love your work Tom, and I love watching the unboxing videos, but James Yannes? Seriously?! Take another look at that book Tom, please! If more than 50% of the examples shown are verifiable, I’ll eat the entire volume! 😂

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

I tend to agree about Yannes; his nomenclature borders on ridiculous at times. Tom is a little more forgiving but even he is skeptical about some of the things in there.

[@leonardjanda6181]

Also I found out about Legacy collectibles from your past shows

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

They have a great channel on KZbin.

[@rjb6327]

If you're a collector, history is never a waste of time.

[@davidthompson62]

Just got to this video….and Wow! This had to be an advanced collector who had been at it for years who passed away and his family is selling his estate.They didn’t even know to box it with care. Quite unbelievable. P.S-Did you let the dagger expert look at it for his opinion? That piece really belongs in a German Military Museum. Of all the great edged weapons on the table, the honor bayonet is the one I think Tom would add to his collection. How could you sell it?

[@adampauley5288]

I was hoping you can do a video on your tunic uniforms please

[@simoncooper913]

Wow. This guy is good!!

[@dmwgunvideos2045]

I may have said this before but Tom is the Hickok45 of the dagger world. Or maybe Hickok is the Tom of the gun world. Either way I enjoy them both.

[@rocco74superhuman45]

Sir , I wish receive box like this one . Its incredible stuff was inside there . Speaking the Bayonet and the gorget. I will not sleep tonight for sure ;-) Its like Christmas in January

[@kadensullivan5994]

Can't wait to see you at SOS in a month!

[@michaeldellinger3377]

I like watching your video's

[@KerwiaBert]

Hello Mr. Wittmann i like your videos and you are an correct men . Prost Sir and enjoy your life! Nice greetings from Austria

[@KerwiaBert]

6 month ago i was on Obersalzberg at the Kehlsteinhouse and now i know where is all the facility,😉

[@KerwiaBert]

6 month ago i was on Obersalzberg at the Kehlsteinhouse and now i know where is all the facility,😉

[@midnightteapot5633]

I have a copy of that painting called "The last man" hanging in my house up in the Philippines , It actually depicts a real event that took place during the Battle of the Falklands in December 1914 during the sinking of the Cruiser SMS Nurnberg by ships of the Royal Navy squadron. Seems to be a lot of confusion about this picture ,that being borne out by the fact that the original brass plate fitted here is incorrect as to what event this actually depicts !

[@victorstrozier929]

Check that officer's cap again, Tom, you said rural. It is National police or Schutz police.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Yes, this kind of thing happens. We try not to edit out his genuine reactions, even when they flub. Maybe in the future I can add some post credits corrections.

[@philoblo6850]

Very cool

[@mikescott433]

...the last box is like a cool movie, get's better and better - even if i shouldn't ask, but how valuable everything is together?

[@tankerman135]

Hard to believe Jack has been gone 5 years already.....

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Oh man, I do miss Jack. He was such a character. I only met him in 2008 but many of my best MAX Show memories involve him and his antics. Hopefully he is in Elysium now.

[@tankerman135]

@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria -I thought you knew him longer-I met him in the late 1980's....did not find out about his death until last year-saw it on the internet....

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Oh, I'm sorry. I should have explained that more clearly. Tom knew Jack for many, many years; I think from the very early 80's. I've worked for Tom since 2008, and Jack was among the very first people I met. Tom absolutely reads these comments but I haven't quite figured out how to teach him to answer them yet. He's kind of a Luddite and won't even learn to use a cell phone, let alone this.

[@jannesievola146]

turn on the subs !!!

[@Paranormal-Alien]

I love your stories!!! Screw the na sayers

[@mikelattimer7909]

Tell us about the war painting beside you

[@nicholassmith8582]

What's the value on that astounding gorget?

[@WW2GERMANMILITARIA123]

Hi Tom would you sell that 1 pattern Luftwaffe scabbard chain to me please… by the way another great vid loved the last battered box with its very high items in there that person took a very risky posting that like it was … anyways greetings from wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇬🇧

[@aussie138]

Lol stories are the best