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These are very easy to pick up, these were typically worn by ex-servicemen who had been discharged for one reason or another, this would be worn to show that this former soldier/sailor had "done his bit" by serving at the front. Note the penalty for mis-use $500 or 6 months in jail. The one on...

Naval imperial Kokarde. Cockade. Best Regards, JustinG

S.M. Luftschiff Z1 Thanks for looking. I look forward to seeing what you have. Best Regards, JustinG

S.M.S. Regensburg Best Regards, JustinG

Greetings, Thought I would create a new thread.. I have three examples. I hope to see what you have as well. II. Marine=Luftschiff=Abteilung. II. Best Regards, JustinG

So, from my limited knowledge, the Marine=Flieger=Abteilung was the first original designation this Marine division for Mützenband created and used throughout the war; these could be sea bases, or land bases. Then, in 1915 a specific designation of "Landflieger" was differentiated and a...

Here's another nice one I just added to my collection Thanks for looking. JustinG

Again, jawless SS skulls are also a possibility vs Armored (panzer) insignia. The Danziger style was continuous and copied by the Armored and early SS. Size being a difference. 1934 is when the SS changed to the full jaw Totenkopf design. The Photo you shared does show a soldier wearing a...

I am always a bit skeptical. These badges were also used by armored units of the second world war as you stated. These are a minefield as well, as a highly reproduced piece. If you are happy with your purchase, that's all that matters. Best Regards, JustinG

A happy, healthy and prosperous new year wishes to all of you fine folks and your families. Best Regards, JustinG

This cap is now sold.. Fortunately, it will be going to a great home. :). Best Regards, JustinG

Just made a post regarding fake tallies on the thread in the Kaiserliche Marine thread. Check it out. Best regards, JustinG

Anytime that you can't see the full length of a Mützenband or see the reverse side of a band, you need to walk away. There are several forgeries. This seller has a couple of real items but also has some fakes. There never was a Schlachtschiff Tirpitz or Schlachtschiff Bismarck. Scharnhorst...

From the photos shown, I believe this is a period base and tally, however, I am suspicious blue removable top of it being a period Tellermütze from WW1 or pre. This is just my opinion. For the price this seller is asking, I believe this is too high for a piece like this. IMHO. Comparing with...

There is also several in the Marine Ehremal in Laboe, Schleswig-Holstein. Here are some others. So we have Emden, Karlsruhe, Leipzig, Nürnberg, Königsberg, Köln. Best Regards, JustinG

Thanks for the heads up. Took a chance and purchased it. Thanks. Best Regards, JustinG

Could you explain why the "bunching" or "pursing" by the Reichs colors in the upper corner near the EK along the hoist end? Was this an over-stitching repair? Best Regards, JustinG

Really, there is another one that is available on ebay as well. https://www.ebay.com/itm/255832539390 Ha Ha Ha Ha. JustinG

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