WAM Show Journal - June 2021 OVMS

[@jeremyrobertson3752]

“Cats anus” lol

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

I know I say this all the time, but I'd like to thank everyone for their comments. Your enthusiasm and kindness really makes this all worthwhile.

[@hans-joachimmarseille8957]

Keep on, love these videos :)

[@chriscooperkris2780]

Had some some things from my uncle on my dada side of the family...He was in the Britisch Free corps..half german and half English... He waa detained on trumped up charges of treason ..sentenced to hang..on appeal he beat the charge... My uncle Thomas then left England and so began his adventure from England..Germany...japan..Thailand and then lastly Perth.Australia...to see my dad.. There were many ex BFC in Australia

[@jackcraft1222]

God Bless Thomas Whitman . Such a gentleman and a king of knowledge on German edged weapons. His unboxing videos are amazing . I also watch his review of all the shows & my wife loved the video of his house with all the decorations at Christmastime. Keep up your great work Tom as you are educating young & future collectors of history with your videos .I went many directions in my 50 years of collecting and operate a War Memorial Museum in North Central Pa. that is now in its 25th year of operation. Thank you again Tom for sharing your unboxing & in this hobby all of us collectors are still learning. Even us old guys as we all know we can never quit collecting. Best regards Jack Craft Endless Mountains War Memorial Museum

[@PoetbyDay]

Outstanding video presentation! Thank you for keeping this part of history alive, much love herr Wittmann! Such a joy to witness this passion of yours.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you so very much.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Love these updates and walkthroughs. Thanks!

[@Ethnarches]

Glad to see you are having shows finally! Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video for those of us to whom it's pretty much impossible to be there in person. I've never been to the US, but I sure do hope to visit some day and possibly even attend a militaria show at the same time as we don’t have much of that here in Finland. Happy to see mr. Rommel on video again, as Tom says, he has a great taste in collecting and always has beautiful pieces to show to us.

[@leonardcroft1467]

Hi Mr. Wittmann Always look forward to your Videos !! TY

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Glad you like them!

[@bigb.2511]

I acctually think the SS ring is an old repro. There were never RZM stamps in those rings

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

That seems to be the consensus.

[@trapper-paul]

I love the military show walk arounds. Thanks for doing these! I hope to meet you at one of these shows. Wish I could be there.

[@Merino11]

Thanks for sharing knowledge, history and beautiful pieces!!!

[@mamavswild]

I’ve been obsessed with military history since I was a kid and started collecting memorabilia while I was in the army, but never anything outside of field gear…I know I’m not the only person who got into collecting seriously this year, but I’m probably the only girl! 😀. Lol everyone always thought I’d grow out of it especially since otherwise I’m pretty feminine…but nope. Any other girl collectors out there? Just a shot in the dark haha.

[@JohnnyLandscape]

Right on! What are your favorite periods and countries to collect? Anything items in particular you are looking for?

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

You are one of a very rare and special breed.

[@brianohanlon5061]

@@JohnnyLandscape good for you girl. xxx

[@General.Longstreet]

Great to see you back Tom!

[@thilgu]

"Cavalry Unit" That is the SS Brigade Niederland for Dutch volunteers. And an original also! Didnt expect to see that at Kanzler his table! Shame you did not zoom in on those pink piped SS visors. Good as new and straight from Pakistan. Always double check when buying. Be it online or at shows collectors. When in doubt, don't buy it and always do research.

[@christophemacker5338]

The collar patch from the SS Brigade Niederland had the 'Wolfsangle'-insignia sewn on it. I know that the reputation from Kanzler isn't that good any more, I agree with your opinion.

[@lraubal9851]

That's very true, but I think Thomas also knows this but values the comic appeal that Walter offers...notice how Thomas is almost tongue in cheek about some of Walters Treasures! ....its also true Walter does occasionally have some genuinely nice items..as long as you know what you are looking for.

[@connorfulkerson127]

Been a big fan of the OVMS and the community it has. Cannot wait for my trip to Louisville for the SOS

[@WarbirdExperience]

A great education and as always a great video! Always look forward to the updates 👍👍

[@dennisrountree5376]

Great to see the shows again

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Yes, it hasn't been the same without them.

[@mrbohannon236]

Thank you wittmann, I collected at a young age and felt like it was something to be ashamed of , mainly cause people just think cause it’s German that it’s bad to collect from that time period. I have too say you changed that for me I openly say now cause it is history and you should be free too collect whatever you want. Hope too get too meet you soon need some pictures with some of my purchases from your website. Thanks for all you do!

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

No, thank you. I am sure Tom would be thrilled to meet you.

[@dancalmpeaceful3903]

There is NOTHING wrong with collecting history.....no matter WHAT time period.

[@PoetbyDay]

Magnificent craftsmanship, such beautiful art! Arbeit adelt, danke herr Wittmann.

[@LALC318]

Walter still selling that GARBAGE FAKE toilet paper 🤦

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Yes, I agree that at this point it has become ridiculous.

[@LALC318]

@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria He is really doing a disservice to the hobby knowingly and purposely selling Fake garbage and some of the other items hes sold and has for sale are very suspect and have been proven to be fake on some militaria forums online.

[@ericsackman6896]

You need defriend that POS

[@ericsackman6896]

He pretty much called you a liar when I showed him a dagger that you said was ok I didn't want to sell it just the history and he was like this piece of junk was made in India and that's after 6 guys had looked at it and said it was good. The guy is a flim flam man and an idiot of idiots. I didn't want to go jail because I was about to beat his ass. Thanks tom for the great video and it was great meeting you.

[@nicobas773]

Great to see a show again . Thx Tom 😀😀

[@kristians7377]

Thanks for the video, has me very excited for SOS

[@mdelavega231]

Can’t wait till the S.O.S show, coming from Charlotte, NC. Aye Wittman, where’s the three piece suit?!?

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Ha! I think he's going to need a newer, smaller suit.

[@Tunkabear]

Well done sir! Thanks for sharing.👍

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you too!

[@Tunkabear]

@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria 👍

[@militariacollectablesbelgium]

Thanks again for another great video! Love these expo videos!

[@WW2GERMANMILITARIA123]

What a nother great video from Mr Wittmann Greetings from wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Diolch Syr!

[@michaeldellinger3377]

It makes me want to start collecting more of the German world war II stuff like visor caps and uniforms and daggers and swords from the German world war II collecting

[@jhoward_06]

i missed the show this year so sad. i had every intention on going. i live close to Wilmington

[@mmotorhead]

39:33 not a camp guard.. it is a Estonia n.2 SS division ... 40:02 that collar patch is from 23rd SS division Nederland (late one) .

[@harrisonlaverty5760]

I enjoy the content but majority of Kanzler's stuff just leaves me face palming, the visors yikes

[@Proriin]

Love all your videos.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thanks so much!

[@johnburrows1179]

Wish you guys would come to Florida. You’d have thousands lined up waiting to get in

[@Bonobos61]

Absolutely authentic fake enamel signs . Some never existed!

[@Wolshanze]

Toms Back .... Prost !!!

[@rocco74superhuman45]

Super Video ,and the Items Sir! Take Care

[@Nighthawk1966]

Very well done as usual !

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@terryschmidt8259]

good show thanks Tom

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

You are very welcome!

[@t.jjohnson6317]

Great Vid Tom. Many thanks

[@mr.greenacres]

Very Great! As always big fan!!

[@haroldmclean3755]

Excellent 👍

[@christianhuber7570]

Thank you for the video, you are a great man

[@JDMilitaria]

44:22 I'm sorry I couldn't stop laughing at those visor caps

[@kjetilvaarlund8342]

Made in China

[@JDMilitaria]

@@kjetilvaarlund8342 Yup

[@NP-iy1zu]

I have a reproduction Panzer wrapper identical to that wrap shown at the start. Both the exterior and interior (that can be seen) is identical right down to the coat rack loop material. Only difference is someone slapped different shoulder boards on it. Collar tabs are identical to mine except I have standard pink waffenfarbe.

[@kevinprice7362]

Looks a fantastic show

[@xkmendlt4290]

Another great video Thomas. Love to watch and learn. Any upcoming shows in southern CA?

[@Purpmaster]

The Mauser “G date” code was actually used in 1935. 33:20

[@mabbrey]

well done tom

[@johncraig2684]

he's been trying to get rid of those sword handle candle holders for years...lol...just raffle them or give them away.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Good eye.

[@blaumannp]

Mr. Wittmann Do you collect badges, too? If yes, please do a video about. There were some nice cases on the tables which I'd have loved to open :)

[@averagejoeschmoe9186]

I would not be able to contain myself if i were to go to one of these events. The spending would go to whole new heights, even a million or couple hundred thousand dollars in my budget could be insufficient :)

[@llamamanism]

What about those glass door display boxes for the knives, where do they come from ?

[@johnlawson2984]

Hey Walter, G date is 1935! 😎

[@adamsowers8957]

What are the knots used for on their cutlery? Decorative? Or does it serve a purpose? Trying to learn.

[@Engineer1897]

The ' cavalry ' tab is Dutch SS, or so I've always believed

[@len6953]

i am a new collector from germany and love your vieods. You got such a great knowledge i am always impressed.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Vielen Dank!

[@darryllavender7908]

I have to call and see if that Panzer Wrap is still available.

[@NP-iy1zu]

I'd be careful, I have a repro that is identical to that right down to the material used for the coat rack loop. Looks like someone bought a repro and put different shoulder boards on. Even the collar tabs are identical mine except for the color of the waffenfarbe.

[@Engineer1897]

With the Luftschutz helmet, I get so bummed out hearing about guys bragging that they got a great deal , simply because the seller didn't know what they had. You cannot convince me that the majority of the time that the buyer didn't know, he just kept his mouth shut.

[@gary11able]

Lots of fakes and reproductions.

[@HircineDaWolf]

especially walter

[@Militarycollector]

Get down John…👍

[@Alex99756]

Greetings from Russia!

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Спасибо за просмотр!

[@barabasz9449]

👍cool

[@TheDubischeggia]

Molto bello l' anello di Eva Braun, quanto costa???

[@Torsteinlal]

Glad to see the shows again! Did you encounter any general visor in this show?

[@Cameron-ti6tm]

Hello Tom, my name is Cameron I’m 16 and I’ll be going to the max show in September. Will you be attending? If so I would love to talk to you and get a photograph with you, I love and watch all your videos. I’ve been saving my money for a year now and will possibly buy one of your Luftwaffe daggers!!!

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Tom will absolutely be at the show and is looking forward to meeting you. Please stop by the table!

[@raefordguns8243]

How can I buy the chained SS shown at 4:10 of the video. I haven't seen it listed on your web site.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

That dagger hasn't even been unpacked yet! You can, however, give the office a call, or email Tom at: [e-mail]

[@raefordguns8243]

@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria Thanks.

[@b-radfrommalibu]

The camera man needs to learn how to focus the camera. The tight blurry shots are horrible especially when they last 30 seconds.

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

That ring, the comments below this video, the story, "came out of an attic in Youngstown, Oh ..." .... this is why I would never trust this hobby. No doubt a great deal of these artifacts from WW1 and WW2 are original but these rings and the little odd pieces that pop up from time to time on these tables that one would look at and think, that much have tremendous value are often not, just fantasy bullshit pieces. When I was a kid in the early 80's .. I went to several of these Gun Shows in Topeka, Kansas and Kansas City and even as a 17 year old kid when I went to buy a German dagger or two, I saw a lot of this fake shit that even then .. knew was fake. The worst offender was some older man at a table at one show who had either a very young beautiful girlfriend or perhaps it was his Daughter but was selling any "authentic autograph" you could ever want from important people during WW2. He had German Generals, German Aces, American Aces, just a ton of BS fake autographs that again, even as a kid, I scoffed at. My Mom went to estate sales, collected antiques and she told a and taught me that after you've seen several thousands of antiques, made from metal, paper, leather, glass, you can spot a fake a million miles away.

[@michaelbronsteijn8492]

👍👍👍❤💯❤👊

[@michaeldellinger3377]

Nice video I like watching your videos

[@constantkusters6666]

Constant Kusters

[@salvadord.7256]

Please change the operator, it is impossible to watch!

[@jamesbrashaw728]

just love the clowns fake ss ring HA HA HA

[@christianhuber7570]

Grüße aus Bayern. Christian Huber

[@natanreb]

SG42

[@viper4274]

I do like your videos but half of the stuff he’s trying to sell you is just crap.

[@deusfaust]

24:37 Fake "fantasy" ring. Firstly it's a well known fake, it's also cast which is a bad sign and rings were never RZM marked. Great video otherwise.

[@ФАРГО-п6м]

вилка и нож евы браун в америке . а челюсть и кусок черепа адольфа в россии во как судьба разбросала ))))

[@ФАРГО-п6м]

привет из россии