Down the Cellar 9 - Comprehensive Unboxing

[@jimwatson1219]

The best part of the chicken joke was that he referred back to it several times after moving on. He was really shocked. Lol.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

He really was. I'm sure that chicken will not be the last booby prize we are sent!

[@johnburrows1179]

I can’t tell you how this video made my day. Had a terrible day at work, come home and here’s Tom with another Cellar Series video. Perfect. These are great. I’ll tell you one thing, it has made me aware of many items I ordinarily wouldn’t have thought of. I go on your site all the time, but mostly looking for specific things. These videos have opened my eyes a lot more. Thank you Mr Wittman. Please keep the series going and the drink and cigar. Cheers

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Cheers, JB.

[@chriscooperkris2780]

Love your unboxing Tom...I'm in Thailand and i get great satisfaction and inspiration from them.I greatly love your show videos as well and the information i gain helps me a lot...keep up the great work.... Chris cooper... Royal Thai Airforce Academy... Instructor

[@annawhitis4251]

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[@Omnihil777]

Aaand here's another one who's got a bad day over here in germany and is really cheered up from this video. The least annoying thing happened to me today is a tooth broken off. We're all living with Tom and it's a little christmas for all of us watching. Never stop making these, please :)

[@lraubal9851]

What an entertaining hour of fun Tom, as usual. I think we all light up when we see a new film from you. The SS tunic looked great...look like original post 42 tabs to me on an early M28 style tunic. The Feldherrenhalle Degen was a delight....I had to laugh...your previous video guest with his lovely collection of tagged Degen. ...when you said to him the bag even says Degen, and the guy said what's that mean? You kinda shot him a sideways glance and said..well ...its German for dagger....lol!!

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

I thought the tunic looked good too, but I am sure it will be savaged for the inconsistency. As for the Feldherrnhalle... there was no way we could resist showing that. It's been quite a few years since one has visited!

[@smilergrogan1452]

Cigar and a drink, starts well and gets better. Great stuff!

[@davidhuber9418]

you bring history to life, thank you!

[@luckybait]

This channel is a classic!!!!

[@connorfulkerson127]

Wonderful unboxing the Army dagger with etch was awesome! Love the videos and keep them up

[@BACCHUS777]

The chicken joke was worth every penny!

[@rheidtech]

Did someone send a priceless dagger and it got stolen and replaced with a chicken?

[@Omnihil777]

Absolutely! ;)

[@davidthompson62]

Why would someone spend $50+ dollars to send a gag gift when you can do the same for $5 bucks? As my thinking leads me, I don’t believe that was the original item sent in the box. A problem with heavily insuring an item is it allows postal inspectors the right to look inside the package to see if the item is worth what it is heavily insured for. Like any business or operation, this is a bright star for thieves.

[@davidthompson62]

That is the very rare Christmas Honor SS Chicken seldomly seen with optional quacker inside.

[@michaeledwards7668]

I could watch one of these every day of the week

[@mabbrey]

some great stuff there tom

[@trapper-paul]

I love watching these. Best militaria channel on KZbin.

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

Amazing. Mr. Wittman thank you and the chicken? Awesome as well. You invoke such a level of emotion in others thru your unique job, your passion, dedication to the craft and above all else, your expertise in the field .... that you compel them ( some ) to spend $54 dollars on you. That's nothing to be embarrassed about. Do you know what friends do? We give them gag gifts. Such a great show you have here. Thank you for taking us along on this journey.

[@Unterbilk]

Mister Wittmann.. Great again.gruss aus Düsseldorf.. you make my day

[@t.jjohnson6317]

Thanks Tom for shareing the unboxing we love it.God Bless

[@radiodalbunker8603]

Oh yeah! An unboxing video!!! I love it! I love the cellar!!!

[@synchrome62]

Mr Wittmann, the 2nd pattern Luft dagger you show at approx. the 13:00 mark has a dedication on the top edge of the scabbard between the hanger rings! If it’s interesting, please let us know! Great video! Thank you sir!

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Good eye! Tom had no clue it was there. It reads, "Hermann Weisse", who was presumably the original owner of the piece.

[@synchrome62]

@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria Nice! Sounds like a fairly common name that will bw hard to research. Still a nice personalization to have on a dagger though.

[@ericsackman6896]

Great show tom thanks for the info at the end. Quack, Quack.

[@austriaskiholiday8722]

Thanks Tom the video's and information just keeps on getting better,

[@gerat2576]

Great unboxing! I think it's time for me to buy something new for the collection again.

[@wildweasel3760]

Love this type of stuff, thank you all so much for everything you do for the hobby.

[@grandpaflorida1671]

Keep these on boxings coming. They are pure gold

[@ronklug6395]

Great video. Thanks for showing and info on that Feldherrnhalle dagger.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you, Mr. Klug. It's not every day when one of those daggers comes in, so we had to let everyone see it.

[@du43ranger]

Another fantastic un boxing thanks again

[@robertmedina5850]

I like your style wittmann

[@kevinprice7362]

Fantastic video mr Whitmann. Kevin

[@aaronstoup]

I always pause my projects to watch these unboxings. Great information, and variety, as usual. Hopeful to see you at the MAX show. Thank you for sharing with us. Have a great day men.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

As always, thank you Mr. Stoup.

[@adamvonalbrecht6314]

I have a question...is the MAX show the "Military Antiques Extravaganza"? The one that's Sept 15-16 in York Pa??? I'd really like to go but Im not sure if that's what you guys are talking about. Thanks.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

@@adamvonalbrecht6314 Yes, that is the MAX. It used to be in Monroeville, PA (just outside Pittsburg) but has since moved to York.

[@adamvonalbrecht6314]

@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria Thank you..I'll be there..hope to see you.

[@adamvonalbrecht6314]

@@aaronstoup Thanks

[@henryg683]

Thanks for sharing this awesome historical knowledge about all of the wonderful things you’ve showed us in this segment of the awesomeness you get to handle!!!!!!

[@johnlawson2984]

That rubber chicken reminds me of the Soupy Sales show that was on TV during the 1960’s! Some of Soupy’s one liners where classics! 😉

[@alangilman6711]

I am hooked on these cellar video's now!!! thanks!

[@austinberry1677]

All the bad items appeared after you set your cigar down, just kidding, great videos as always. Cheers!

[@kmac4124]

that Felderrnhalle !!!! WOW !!! thanks for sharing that dagger !!! WOW !!!!

[@chriscooperkris2780]

Wow tom great vdo.i show these to my students...I'm an English Instructor at the Royal Thai Airforce Academy...

[@Nighthawk1966]

You do such a great job ! Keep it up 👍

[@jimrutherford2773]

I thought the chicken prank was fun. It showed you truly don't know what's in the packages, and also added a little humor to the unboxing.

[@leonardcroft1467]

Always Enjoy Your Unboxing Videos Thanks Mr. Wittmann

[@John-sz2oj]

Thankyou for these videos. I find them to be the best yet. I appreciate the learning tips such as dagger knots. Can you show us how to apply a navy dagger troddel if possible. Regards JT

[@jimrutherford2773]

Thank you for sharing another one of your treasures.

[@larryburwell8550]

wow Tom what a great items delivery other than the navy dagger. you must be something special to get a ss rubber chicken from someone. i loved the video, fantastic items. im sure you will be writing checks. fab stuff and thank you so much for posting so we can see. look forward to the next video. im going to try those cigars. thank you Larry

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you very much, Mr. Burwell.

[@xkmendlt4290]

Was looking forward to this one. Awesome as always😎👍🏼 It’s the unknown that’s the hook and it’s great!

[@sidlawman2]

Epic viewing once again. Me and my wife were watching last night in bed here in Scotland and when the chicken appeared we nearly fell out of bed laughing, unforgettable. Looking forward to the next one.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you so much! I'm thinking of making the chicken the co-host. If anyone in the comments is into metal detecting and amazing hiking footage, please make sure to check out Sidlawman Outdoors.

[@allgood6015]

Yeah, Monday not so blue now!

[@militariacollectablesbelgium]

Again very good to see a new video ! big fan of your content ! keep stacking up those socks 😛 🇧🇪 greetings from Belgium !!!

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you, MCB! Please, everyone go check out this channel.

[@militariacollectablesbelgium]

@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria thank you so much for your comment! I try to educate viewers like you do! But you are the master 😁

[@kwakernaak78]

Brilliant! Love the chicken!

[@CONGRYU]

Such a great video ! And long video ! Thank you so much for the quality content !! I enjoy this very much !

[@HylkevanMaaren]

I love your videos and your expertise and honest opinion about all the items. I sometimes feel like being there with you, having a great time together. :)

[@dennisrountree5376]

Love the chicken. If you can’t laugh at yourself you can’t laugh at nobody.

[@tomstreet5266]

I love the chicken!!! It made me laugh.

[@Timkunchan]

It's always fun to see what is unboxed. I'm not too read up on militaria, but the condition of some of these items all these years later is astonishing. I was also pleased to see an East German item a few episodes ago, I find the helmet design of that area really...bizarre.

[@kennethrouse7942]

In Canada they only have Boxing Day once a year but Haus Wittmann has UNboxing day the whole year around. Let the joy be unrefined! 👍😎 BTW, I DO have an observation re: the $54 chicken that I will share with you another time as it's a tad too ribald for your video. 😁

[@jamesmurray9347]

Tom your as valuable a treasure as those that we all love to collect.

[@victorstrozier929]

Hey Tom, what is your libation of choice? Love the unboxings!

[@giovannizorzolirossi9372]

A delightful video as always👏. If i may, i say that the second brocade belt, that you identify as an army one, is to me a police one with an army buckle and unidentify loops. If is it for sale i'm intrested in that belt.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

It is for sale. You might send Tom an email, which is listed above.

[@chrisb2767]

Great video , what Is your tipple Mr wittman

[@skigdividerx4991]

The chicken was probably from a friend that owed you one!

[@eltenda]

First time I checked this channel and I subbed right away. What's the name of the manufacturer of the first sword? Krebs? Thanks

[@DarrellBeckford]

Great video and very informative as always Mr Wittmann. BTW, I was looking for your address on Google Maps Street View and couldn't believe it when I saw you sitting on your porch!

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Wow a rubber chicken to one of the rarest daggers made🤣🥃🇦🇺Thanks gents.

[@rjb6327]

Are these items sent with a pre-determined price or do the people have to be contacted and then the price is established? Scary watching your cigar when you were handling that tunic.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Some consignors absolutely have a figure in mind when they send things, often quite a bit too high. Other people have no clue and are looking for a valuation.

[@markusmuhlleitner2665]

Love your unboxing videos!!!!! You need to show more buckles... ;-) Greetings from upper AUSTRIA

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you very much, Herr Mühlleitner. Buckles show up quite often, so stay tuned.

[@haroldmclean3755]

So interesting and informative 👍 Excellent

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you, Mr. McLean.

[@fw190bk1]

I thought the post-war Horster Navy daggers used the open trademark without the double oval and were much larger?

[@jamesponza]

I finally figured out the chicken joke! At first I just thought it was a bit of randomly brilliant pranking, but in the very first minute of DTC #5, Tom says "it could just be a dead chicken"... I reckon that inspired it :P So - In the next video may I suggest you say "It could just be the Goring wedding sword" ;-)

[@barryjones8145]

You left the best till last. Can i still move in .wwg1wga love from the United kingdom

[@markblanchard88]

Interesting last name: Himmelfreund. First name is unusual too: Pointner. Obviously a grenadier. Might even be possible to find out more about him with such an unusual name. Keep up these lectures, unboxing videos. Great job Mr. Wittmann! P.S. I even liked the chicken! Himmelfreundpointner is the entire last name. Gotta be some kind of record for the longest German surname. Hahahahaha!

[@mikelattimer7909]

Your quite an old bird, thanks for sharing your knowledge, I get a kick out of you and the stuff.

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

Thank you, Mr. Lattimer.

[@hans-joachimmarseille8957]

That feltherrnhalle dargger separating was awsome to see, never seen before, cheesrs Tom, u can say hello from me from Finland im Janne ...talk u e mail many times

[@bigb.2511]

What exactly is that mushroom man picture in the background? Is there any history to it? Maybe you can say that in the next DTC episode

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

He's just a fun guy.

[@Wolshanze]

Hi Tom and Robby what happened to the stunning AH Ink wells ?

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

They are off being scrutinized; anything AH marked needs to be looked at carefully.

[@Wolshanze]

@@WittmannAntiqueMilitariaI assumed this, I meant rather long term plan etc ..

[@markd6949]

Dear Tom - thank you for posting these fantastic videos. I’m intrigued as to what you do with the pieces? Are they to appraise or are they for you to purchase for the business? Ps what is it you are drinking . Lol. 😀

[@leonardjanda6181]

Great 👍 love ❤️ the channel 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@benstovall2]

Would love to know the verdict on the SS tunic. That ss cape eagle, I’m confident wasn’t real. The tag especially

[@davidhuber9418]

that was himmler's chicken

[@anthonyclaus2843]

cheers Mr.Wittmann

[@haralddeppe9098]

AT min. 30 I believe the senders adress will be in the envelope glued on the box!?

[@ghosta8116]

it was ss clock clock chicken by puma....super rare

[@grandpaflorida1671]

You’ve got to tell us what’s in the drink

[@ar6985]

Snips and snails and puppy’s dogs tails….and a little chafafa on the side!

[@TheArizonan]

On page 136 of the Johnsons book no/4, there is an Eickhorn example of the Feldherrnhalle with the number 13 on both cross guards, this dagger has wooden grips.... with one or both have to be fake right?

[@thomaswittmann8171]

Dear Arizona, Thanks for the Feldhernnhalle comments. No, both daggers are original. There are two other known Feldherrnhale's that have the same numbers as another two known pieces. Apparently these numbers were only used for assembly and had nothing to do with the Officers that received them. Thomas T. Wittmann

[@igorsvacic217]

This was nice episode, beautyfull things. PS. Can you tell me is it possible to find an original SS dagger for arround thousad bucks? It doesent matter the condition, I want it to be whole ofc, to have the eagle button etc, even a scabbard isnt important to me, as I allready told my gradfather Stalingrad story, it isnt collection in my mind, its just to have again what I lost when I was idiot and young and didnt care about these things. Theres no way I will be able to give even that one thousand, but somehow Ill manage it, it really means to me, more is not even in the game. If anybody knows plesae help

[@Wolshanze]

Nice “Rubber Chicken” Tom what do you value it at 😂🤣

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

That chicken is a priceless Luftwaffe prototype.

[@Wolshanze]

@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria Messerschmitt Me 262 Chicken

[@dondoyle8474]

A chicken 🤣🤣 That’s priceless. What I can’t believe is they spent 54 bucks

[@davidthompson62]

The zFellenhaur daggers; we’re they presented to the soldier who guarded the monument?

[@davidthompson62]

Is that the rare SA Christmas Honor Chicken? I heard Rohm’s and his “boys” liked to pull each other’s chicken.

[@frederiksen8893]

Whats the motto on the SS daggers blade, in english

[@MrCalceatense]

You contacted with the people that sent you the chicken? Regards

[@ubbe1913]

Guten abend Herr collector🖐️👍

[@johncraig2684]

so disappointed that first parcel wasn't a giant Toblerone

[@deitrichvonkeitel2613]

Hello, What is said on the cloth item at 1:07:30 is "Unserer treuen Kampfgefährten, ein letztes, Heil Hitler" Roughly means, Our faithful (or true) comrades in arms, one last, Heil Hitler. So it could have been from a funeral sash or like a monument to a lot of people or something like that. Have a nice day.

[@deniscleaver7544]

Those damn cigars killed Rush Limbaugh!

[@edwardc.3873]

I love how you just have a shrigma male poster in the background

[@brianohanlon5061]

watch out for them crazy rubber chickens.

[@lukegainer4293]

Quality video

[@michaeldellinger3377]

I like that uniform

[@rotte6]

Was that the Chicken liberated from "Blondies" Kennel in the Reich chancellery bunker by NKVD officer Ivan Knockerbollockoff ?...

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

That chicken is the original, authentic design model for the Luftwaffe eagle!

[@militariacollectablesbelgium]

@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria hahahaha👌

[@wes11bravo]

That chicken was a rare Gewerkschaft der Geflügelarbeiter Gummihuhn Model 1937.

[@davidhuber9418]

is the chicken for sale?

[@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria]

The chicken is now the guest host.

[@larryburwell8550]

i really would and sure others would to to hear prices, but im sure thats not going to happen for many reasons

[@terryschmidt8259]

its an addiction with Tom.

[@stefanallgauer7276]

Really Nice Things, WOW You a Lucky Guy to have all this Things. Thanx. ;0)) Grüßle

[@michalprokop2685]

Hi , Super !

[@6omega2]

@46 minutes in - those are the post-war reproduction daggers, from Kohl's. LOL!