WAM Hobby Journal #13 - Land and Water Customs

[@johnlawson2984]

Hooray, swords get their 3 minutes of fame!! I always felt that sword collectors are like Jan Brady, the middle girl in the Brady bunch series. She was always playing second fiddle to her older sister Marcia. She was always ranting about Marcia, Marcia, Marcia, with sword collectors its daggers, daggers, daggers!! As always, a great video, keep up the good work and I’m loving that NSKK dagger I recently purchased with the black paint on the grip. I also found traces of black paint on the scabbard fittings.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you all for taking time out of your day to comment.

[@Wolshanze]

Thank you Tom

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

Tom; You and a few others have done so much to research and shine a light on the manufacturing and difference between these amazing WW2 pieces of history. We all owe you guys a great debt! This being said, there is still so much more that can be learned….but in some instances time may be short. There may be still some alive in advanced age we can learn from. Unfortunately this cost money. Travel cost to Germany, researching files ect ect cost money. What a gift to the hobby if there was a charitable trust set up where people could donate funds to further research these items we all love. Maybe a scholarship for a young researchers. The Death of Mr. Johnson should have been a warning to us all. The old guard isn’t getting younger and the hobby needs people who are as dedicated as you guys were.

[@toddsulli6495]

If this man was my grandfather, I would be in his back-pocket 24/7. The amount of knowledge he has is absolutely astonishing.

[@GetJesse]

Dang, that’s a nice collection.

[@ownerermilitaria5187]

Well done sir; You have done a great job of utilizing this new medium to spread useful information.

[@rogerdee.926]

Well done Herr Wittmann, a fine show. The ashtray was noted along with the cufflinks and an inscription was observed on the glass. All the best for 21.

[@WW2GERMANMILITARIA123]

Yet another great vid from Tom love the chicken prank … 🤘🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@felixbilk4684]

Happy new year.mister wittmann from germany .great stuff you have

[@PiperMcPhersonTheWren]

This is great. I never really understood much of the land and customs organization within the Reich, thank you for shedding some light on the subject, Herr Witmann

[@lukegainer4293]

The best Christmas present another video from Mr Wittman

[@nlberglov8458]

My favorite KZbin channel!

[@dennisrountree5376]

Awesome job! Love the tree and hat! And the drink looks delicious. Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

[@briacdavid2618]

Another great video from Mr WITTMAN !!! Keep em coming and i agree with that guy you talk about !!! we need to see swords !!! you need to do swords seminars too !!! I own a couple of Prison/ justice swords and never knew the HOLLER N°7 sword was also used by them too !!!! thanks for the info and thanks for your time and all dedication !!!! Greetings from France

[@scottpeterson2256]

Wonderful seminar Tom. Loved every minute. Keep them coming!

[@ВладимирНикитин-ь2л]

Dear Mr. Wittmann! It is with great pleasure that I watch your reviews. What you do is worthy of respect. Thank you for your video reviews and books, which have become real manuals for real collectors. Taking this opportunity, I wish you and all your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I wish you health, happiness and wonderful antiques. Looking forward to your new reviews on antique weapons in the new year. And also, can you be able to directly send edged weapons to Russia? Sincerely.

[@nicholaszogu9547]

Happy New Year, Mr. Wittmann. Very interesting work. Actually, it's very interesting how you make monthly journals describing your pieces. It's very informative!

[@randomman5438]

Happy new year Mr wittmann

[@antonioalexander6712]

Mr wittman your video seminars have been a constant source of information and viewing pleasure thank you for sharing these beautiful items with us and educating us,

[@ronklug6395]

Pleasure to look at and lots of usable info. Thanks Mr. Wittmann.

[@skat4035]

Happy new year’s 🥂🥳 Tom and thanks for a nice video

[@wimbak2371]

Thank you very much, as always very very interesting, lots of important new information. High regards from Holland!

[@6omega2]

I love the green color of the grip on that piece at 16:00.

[@LALC318]

Once again another awesome seminar Mr. Wittmann. Ive really learned alot about these different areas of militaria from your videos and really enjoy seeing your personal collection pieces. Keep up the great work and Happy New Year!!

[@paulwood4056]

Merry Christmas, Tom! I hope you and yours are enjoying the Holiday Season. I was wondering if you have a son, or any family that will carry your torch once you retire? You have such a stellar operation with WAM. I think at worst, you are among the very best in your field. I enjoy so much scrolling through your pages. You guys are wonderful! -Paul Wood

[@dom67487]

wittman number one expertise object german !! good job brother !!

[@elpresidente2641]

Thank you Sir Whitmann and Sir Alex. It would’ve great if you guys did an upload of Mr. Whitman’s bronze statue collection both WW2 related and not. I saw a beautiful bronze boar in the beginning of this upload. Thanks

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

That's a good idea!

[@mikeschultz8509]

Totally enjoyed the seminar. Very informative even if I think I know lots about these daggers already. You sir have the important details to share. Thank you. Happy Holidays.

[@terryschmidt8259]

NEW INFORMATION. GREAT TO HEAR

[@kennethrouse7942]

Hi, Tom. Thanks once again for an interesting and highly enjoyable way to spend time during the lockdown. "Frohe Weihnachten und ein guten rutsch ins neue Jahr!" 👍😎🎄🎆

[@erichusayn]

Awesome! I also love seeing the swords. Thanks for sharing!

[@allenj4kite]

Another great video Tom, many thanks for sharing the knowledge and a Merry Christmas to you and yours! 👍

[@konstantinshpin8755]

Дорогой мистер Томас !!! С Рождеством и наступающим Новым Годом Вас и всю Вашу семью ! Крепкого здоровья и большой радости в жизни , удовольствия и вдохновения от любимого дела . Все мы , кто смотрит видео , глубоко ценим этот труд и выражаем Вам искреннюю благодарность. В этот раз обзор просто замечательный ! С самыми дружескими пожеланиями от всех коллекционеров Украины и личным уважением от себя , Константин , Киев.

[@johnburrows1179]

Another great video. Thank you Tom

[@Nighthawk1966]

Another very informative video ! Outstanding job as usual ! Happy New Year !

[@leonardjanda6181]

Happy New Years , great video as always 🎄🎄🎄🎄🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@armeswilli01]

So ein paar Dagger hät ich auch gern . It’s onley a Dream . Grettings from Germany !

[@РоманРоманов-б9ь]

Happy New Year Mr.Wittmann. With love from Russia.

[@1226dragon]

Mr wittman always wondered what brand of tobacco a fine gentleman like you enjoys, keep the good videos coming sir love your content.

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Thanks for another amazing video Tom, love your house and collection. Have a Happy New Year. Did you sell the blue dagger?

[@brittakriep2938]

Some notes to the swords: The diplomats sword/ Diplomatendegen. When the german empire was formed in 1871, it was basicly an enlarged Prussia. But the smaller states had the right, to get some Reservatrechte/ special rights. The smaller or northern states had/ wanted few Reservatrechte, but some, especially Bavaria and to lower level Württemberg and Saxony ( Kingdom!) had a lot. For example some states had still their own postal/ railway service, vor the bavarian army jackets in colour ,bavarian blue'. Bavaria, Württemberg and Saxony had the right, to still keep an own war and foreign minister, but i don't what those three states did in reallity, so very few diplomatic swords of this states COULD exist. To the sabers of justice or fieldmarshall series. When the name Lützau is written Lützow, the ow is not spoken ,au' but , of', see the napoleonic era song ,Das ist Lützows wilde verwegene Jagd'. Sabers of this look/shape are still produced by WKC and Eickhorn, but no more used by Bundeswehr or Police etc.. They are still used by the ,officers' of target/ competition shooters clubs in northern german regions when parading in ,target shooters uniform' (green jacket, white or green trousers and a black or green civilian hat), by ,officers' of some bavarian target shooters clubs using traditional bavarian dress as uniform, or by ,officers' of historical militias. This militias wear 19th century uniforms, when they appear at historical events, their bands play march music, the ,soldiers' show some drill and they fire a salvo of blanks, but up to mid 19th century they had to support Army and Police.

[@ownerermilitaria5187]

WOW you know I love prototypes hahha!

[@cheapolegunguy]

Hope your Christmas was Merry, enjoy the Yuletide and have an awesome New Year :)

[@tuckt6180]

Great info ty TOM

[@marioforti5150]

Buon natale e complimenti per il suo museo. Fantastico. Io purtroppo non sono un collezionista. Per motivi economici ma quello che ha lei è sublime. Ciaoario

[@caslinden1373]

Happy new year

[@raivonraj]

Hi. I wonder if anyone knows which company sells the capinet, vitrin showdisplay cases in Europa, which fits the Third Reich dagger, s

[@thilgu]

great cufflinks

[@puma421]

That is a Real Cool Hog, on that table with the lap....what is the material of it...?

[@carlstanwick7287]

BLESSINGS ,GOOD HEALTH,LOVE N PEACE in the NEW LAP,,,,, Thank you again for your sharing your KNOWLEDGE ,set YOUR PASSION TO HELP ,,,,,this may B a CURVE BALL ,,,,the dagger's are slung on the LEFT HND SIDE ,,,so WRIGHT HAND DRAWING THE BLADE????? so guess my query is are the daggers and swords all wright handed,,,,,,

[@antonyhicks4981]

Tom you never mentioned about the rim on the eagle grip emblem on the alcoso wpp dagger. Totally different from the police eagle on the degen grip, good video though keep up the good work.

[@ww2ww1militarycollectables191j]

Awesome video thanks

[@michaelbronsteijn8492]

Heel leerzaam weer, hellemaal super! Ik wens julliie ook een gelukkig en gezond Nieuwjaar 2021 toe ❤ groetjes van Mike uit Den Haag, Nederland ❤💛💚👊

[@thilgu]

Trotsky Family?

[@Wolshanze]

Hey Tom, Love your AH etc flatware, would sincerely love to collect it can you suggest where to start and any tips Prost

[@craigmcmullen231]

I sent you an email in regards to your business. It may be a little long winded but I hope you can find a few minutes to respond. Love your videos. I’m always in amazement of your collection and knowledge.

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

What is sad for collectors is with all the Allies bombing of Germany, so much information has been lost to history about these daggers. That being said there still may be a few old timers alive who might shed some light on the subject….but time is short.

[@therealliam4217]

Awesome!

[@charliebowen5071]

That pommel is not a lion but a griffins head

[@maxrockantasky1348]

thank you 🍻🍻

[@mabbrey]

majestic

[@charliebowen5071]

Not one of those swords is a basket hilt!!

[@joshuastroyer9662]

It took me 17 minutes to realize what cufflinks he has on. lol

[@ФАРГО-п6м]

товарищу виттману пламенный привет из россии

[@JohnnyLandscape]

Your house must stink to high heaven.