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I have updated one of my Generals displays. It’s a kleiner rock with the “black” generals trousers. Let’s see what opinions this stirs...

I love these model swords with the state coat-of-arms on the guard. I've managed to get one from each. From left to right, Hesse...

More images of some of the accessories. ZF variant and the early MG01 ammo boxes.

Looking back through the thread there is a huge amount missing, so not only the period photos but of the collections too. Please add...

Troops training with wooden 08/15’s, with wooden ammo drums as well

Sir superb. Could this be added to the ARMS and ORDNANCE section? Mark

I am with CCJ on this. I have been offered 2 in the past 7 years but did not know enough to determine authenticity. Same with a...

These are some of the standard patterns. Note the difference in ZF12 base slide rails. The early pattern was much thinner and of course...

Sir about 15 years. My original weakness was all things British MG but as some may have experienced a divorce tends to target...

Considering the need for firewood in the trenches, the larger transit boxes are difficult to find each therefore 1000 rounds, 250 rd...

but some photos of some other bits from my collection

I know of only 8 surviving examples of the wooden 08/15 in national museums (these are 3) and as one can see spare parts were used by...

Wooden examples were used by all sides in WWI. The obvious use was for training and these 3 x 08/15s are able to 'cycle' and practice...