Down the Cellar 58 - Up In Smoke

[@MuchachoMilitaria]

I have spoke to you many times in person and you are still quick-wit and sharp. Ignore the haters!

[@lynnstinson1254]

You sir are not senile at all. Keep up the good work and keep inspiring us younger (60 years old) collectors. God bless and happy New Year!

[@davidthompson62]

We should all be thankful Mr. Whitman does these videos.

[@simoncooper913]

You are as sharp as a tack. Crack on for many more informative years. Enjoy 2023!

[@mmotorhead]

With this video, guys closed this year series with a gold medal. Amazing pieces... and two beauties in the end. Happy new year to all.

[@stuartjames1200]

On values: Years ago at a show I overheard one collector tell his friend: "I finally broke down and bought a chained SS dagger from Wittmann. I'll never get my money back, but I've always wanted one." The friend asked "What did you pay?". The response: "$1,500". I think that he'll get his money back, don't you, Tom?

[@jimrutherford2773]

Tom, never worry about wasting time. Every second is fascinating and entertaining and all the items are eye candy.

[@ghosted2187]

Yes Mr. Wittmann here we are again, another great video. It has been a wonderful year following these video's and looking forward to what next year brings. Thank you

[@darryllavender7908]

Excellent way to end the year Tom! Fabulous pieces and you continue to educate us all about this wonderful hobby! Happy New Year!

[@SchwarzeSonne84]

Wow, those are some beautiful examples. The SS With tag, the Röhm and final dagger (though a little fancy for my taste, was a pleasure to see). Damascus, gold plate, filigree and the grain on that handle is fantastic. Thank you for sharing the view from your work bench and your insights.

[@dondoyle8474]

WOW you almost beat Yellowstone for a season ender!!! Thank you for a great year of shows 👍👍 Happy new year to you and yours Tom😉

[@Fonzzzzzzzzz]

21:38 that K98 bayonet has black paint over the blueing, except for the blade.

[@linusedenjanicke9938]

You are everything but Not senile! I enjoy every single one of your videos and you know more about this hobby than any other person. Thank you for the videos and keep up the great work!

[@larryburwell8550]

Before I watch the rest of this video I just want to say I watched your video with Alex and your great tour of your collectors room and I thought your collection and the way you have it displayed is just magnificent even with the Russian there . Not losing a mental step I can see. So now back to your unboxing video

[@felixortmann5174]

God Bless you and your whole family.gruss Felix From Düsseldorf Germany.an thank you again For the Videos.

[@euroyank860]

Tha Wittmann is hitting the ball out of the park again, a classic, and do not worry, we, the viewers know you are 100% OK, like good wine gets better with age!!! So for to wish you GREt end of 2022 and an even better2023 ! Stay healthy and enjoy life !

[@davidthompson62]

You got to love Tom’s facial expression when he opens that tagged SS dagger. (Even Ov can’t hold back his excitement!). I thought for sure he’d need a drink, especially after just pulling that incredible Uboat Pennant! What a way to end 2022. Thank You Mr. Whitman!

[@Nighthawk1966]

Great stuff Wittmann ! Happy New Year 2023 ! Love the videos & the collection ! Keep ‘‘em coming !

[@ghosted2187]

This has been one of the best video's I've seen. The other one was the the episode with the LAH car pennant. Who am I kidding all of em are good.

[@martinashton5792]

Cracking story , really made me laugh 😂 and a Herman Meyer Cap very nice

[@christianhuber7570]

Danke für das tolle Video Unglaubliche Sachen. Top,Top, Top Grüsse aus Leipzig

[@martin9711]

Hey mr Whitman I’ve loved your unboxing posts for a while. No signs of being senile my friend. Learning so much from you Best Wishes Martin (Uk)

[@patrickh9226]

Mr. Wittmann, I truly enjoy your unboxing videos. This one was amazing to my unschooled eyes. I think anyone could see your excitement. Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. ...and remember that 80 is a milestone accomplishment, but only a number. May you acquire many more years.

[@dannyk1351]

I still haven’t bought my first piece(:(), but I can say there is nothing I look forward to more on KZbin than when your videos come out each week. As I said, I don’t own a single piece(yet, that is…a new house and two boys under 3 will do that..) but Mr. Wittmann I can tell you I’ve seen every single video on this channel and you(and Alex to some degree as well) has single handedly gotten me fascinated with the hobby. Happy New year Tom and Ob! Here’s to a great 2023.

[@5shotsr611]

I have some stuff my father bought back from ww2. He did two tours, Normandy and Pacific.

[@rbarker1706]

Tom, without you, the hobby/ profession of collecting daggers would be in a world of hurt. Senile? Hardly!

[@mikevanderloo6361]

Always soothing and nice to watch the videos. Best wishes for 2023! Regards from Eindhoven (Holland)

[@drobinbarker]

Thank you so very much for all you both do! Happy New Year Robert and Tom!!!

[@9603559]

Thomas You are not a senile at all! Thanks to your hobby, you will be forever young. Happy New Year! I wish you health and new wonderful things in your collection!!!

[@johnzeszut3170]

And now news of the big sale! It is time for a relaxing tumbler of "Old Barn Owl" bourbon!!!

[@DarrellBeckford]

Another great video. Happy New Year to Tom, Ob, Debbie and all the collectors out there!

[@berkleyalcorn7409]

I just subscribed recently and I’m glad I did. I really enjoy the videos!!!!

[@johnburrows1179]

Happy new year Tom. Thank you for giving us these wonderful videos. Please don’t ever change them. I love the informality and openings, it makes you feel like we are right there with you. I’ll keep watching you til episode DTC 10,000. And screw any asswipes who don’t like the videos. We love ya Tom👍 PS: there is a certain acid available that you can put on that ring, or any object that’s been grinded out. It detects the slightest depression and colorizes the area. Good luck

[@VESPAVINCE]

Hi Mr Wittmann I was just watching a documentary by Mark Felton on youtube. It was about the grave robbers who dug up Heydrichs grave in 2019. In it he said that Heydrich was buried with all his awards and the Himmler SS honor swords came about and only 12 were issued. In the documentary it was said that the robbers was likely to have become very rich. Do you think you could do a video about this very interesting subject and the values of such items and who were the swords issued to ,makers and the usual Wittman charm. Happy New Year from rainy London UK.

[@larryburwell8550]

Well great items to say the least. The Chained ss is in a league of its on as well as the tagged ss. Thank you for posting

[@blaumannp]

Great items! I like it when you 2 are chatting a bit and making fun.. this episode seems more relaxed 😄

[@simoncooper913]

Wow. That’s the best unboxing, for a while. And there’s ten minutes left!

[@csaint6780]

WOW! What a way to close off the year, Great SS items! Happy New Year, and the best wishes in 2023!

[@darrinrentruc6614]

Happy new year guys, This was a extra good vid. .

[@Redberon940]

Привет Томасу из России!!! Мы тут знаем про вас от нашего Бородатого Дядьки 😉 Странно, у вас не так много просмотров,с учётом вашего авторитета в этой сфере и то что вы показываете ,это должно интересовать гораздо больше людей. Здоровья вам Томас в Новом Году и новых интересных приобретений!

[@gebox2637]

Great video thanks for sharing it with us. You rock Mr. Wittmann

[@JarethGarza]

Forget the haters! You got me into this hobby. Always a pleasure to watch you behave :)

[@jimrutherford2773]

Wittmann, you're not senile. Whoever said that is a fool. A senile person wouldn't be able to run a successful militaria business, and start another successful unboxing video show. The best in the world I might add.

[@dominicthies7970]

Wish you a good new year from Germany.I Like your Show und your WW2 thinks.stay healthy.best your Dominic Thies from Germany

[@meinkamph5327]

I wanna see all your favorite items!

[@pauldonnellan1876]

Absolutely Love your videos Tom…and the Stories…keep up the Great work mate…Pauly at Wilderness Coast on Fly in Australia ..and a Happy New Year to you all🤓👍🇦🇺

[@nigel1346]

Mr. Wittman thanks for the shout out.

[@jimrutherford2773]

The area in Hollywood where all the celebrities, and film industry people live is called the Hollywood Hills. The area close to the ocean is Brentwood, Westwood, Santa Monica area. Malibu is about 10 miles or more from Hollyweird.

[@MrPatrick1414]

Thanks Tom and Happy New Year. That SA high Leader is a stunner! Thanks for showing

[@barryjones8145]

The German army definitely used coconuts for water bottles. Great video tom .

[@michaelfitzell2741]

I am sure you are just alert now as you were at the age of twenty! It is always a pleasure to watch your videos/

[@curtturner4216]

Happy New Year!

[@brogeoti]

Great haul and thanks for sharing! Happy New Year, Tom!

[@timothydownum4689]

Coconut canteen the collector name pressed wood. Nice unique one.

[@davidthompson62]

Thomas; Don’t listen to the haters..what your doing is too important!

[@johnlawson2984]

U 615 commissioned 26 March 1942 commanded by Kapitanleutnant Ralph Kapitzky. Depth charged and sunk in the Caribbean on August 7, 1943. Sunk by aircraft, 4 killed including Kapitzky, 43 survived.

[@davidthompson62]

It must be their U-Boat pennent.

[@darrinrentruc6614]

@@davidthompson62 I would bet That pennent is probably a fake copy,

[@davidthompson62]

@@darrinrentruc6614 I’ve never seen a Uboat pennant like that.I guess that’s what makes it so exciting to see. But what use would a pennant more fit for a motor vehicle be to a Uboat?Is there any proof the RZM issued these? There is solid grounding to be skeptical of this flag’s authenticity. If it is real, the skies the limit on its value!

[@darrinrentruc6614]

@@davidthompson62 I would agree 100%

[@davidthompson62]

@@darrinrentruc6614 Darrin, you think it could be home-made by a sailor? Tough thing is, how do you prove it? The more I think of it, I like it so much I almost (almost) want to accept its real….

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Wow what a great video to end the year. I guess Roger got what was coming. Appreciate all the videos gents🥃Look forward to the next one. Don’t pay attention to the trolls, your knowledge you share with all is priceless.

[@larryburwell8550]

I learn from every video

[@franksmodels29]

Happy New Year to you and your family 🎉🎉🎉🎉I enjoyed the vid you were talking about your collection is amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@markblanchard88]

Tropical canteen guys. Used in the Afrika korps. Standard issue.

[@skigdividerx4991]

Just watched you on WarStory this morning. Amazing video!

[@ProfessorMcGuigan]

80 is the new 40 - Keep Trucking!

[@leonardjanda6181]

Merry Christmas 🎄 And Happy New Year’s

[@larryburwell8550]

And your 2 daggers are magnificent

[@timothydownum4689]

Had a neck flap that's what the buttons are for allong the side.

[@scottmichelin5697]

Do you have any places you recommend, where I can purchase WW2 German daggers? I'm not sure if you want to give up your honey holes (sources). Thank you!

[@len6953]

In Germany we say: Guten Rutsch. That means have a Good Start into the new year. See you in the new year guys.

[@thilgu]

whats wrong with Hindenburg medals :D I have owned about 15 of em this year but sold a few. Good starter pieces. Happy New Year guys. I hope 2023 will be a good collecting year.

[@vinmill1579]

ANY IDEAS ON THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE COVERTED HONOUR DAGGER GUYS?

[@therealliam4217]

👏👏👏👏

[@timothydownum4689]

Herman Meyer a mock of Goreing Luftwaffe Afrika Cor as as stated.

[@shaziashazia508]

What is it that which you drink herr Wittmann?

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

That u-boat flag has got to be worth $8500 - $12,000+ Also, that same turtle I've seen on another U-boat, photos of it. same turtle. It was used on 2 or 3 different u-boats.

[@steffenklittemller5469]

Fantastisk wittmann

[@obi1kahnobee549]

U 615 was sunk so the flag must have been used on something else like a car maybe.

[@jakebeck4389]

Glad your doing well! You are not senile at all that's just someone being rude! You are probably much sharper then him😄

[@C2owner]

Everyone should be so senile!

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Wau !

[@alexandrtaraasov3034]

🙂👍💯

[@JB-tq1sl]

You know what Mr women F who ever said that and like I said love the videos and you're a great smart man no matter what ever is to say Jesus got haters in this world I still love you and God bless and happy New Year to you and your family you're the best keep up the good videos if you get a chance could you give me a shout out Jose Bonilla thank you

[@TheNextGreatApe]

That honor ring may be one of the so-called "Dolp" fake rings. I've had a few of those that had the names removed. They look good otherwise with the exception of never having any detail on the teeth which a real one would have. Yours has no detail and looks just like a Dolp ring. I would try to verify the Boyle letter at the very least.

[@xkmendlt4290]

The Academy award for 2022 goes to Wittmann Productions. 🗡️🗡️🗡️🏆

[@Omnihil777]

Still searching for the recipient of the 21.12.43 ring, but here's U-615 for starters: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_submarine_U-615

[@РальфРингер-р6л]

Salut from Pavlodar, Kazakhstan

[@rjb6327]

If you get senile, I'll be sure to let you know, who ever you are. 🤔😁 Speaking of 'ringers', do you remember shooting pool at the bowling ally and that "old guy" that used to hustle us? He even had his own cue. 🥲 Have a healthy and prosperous 2023.

[@damienmurphy7478]

I've bought a few pieces of u over the years keep up the good work from ireland