Close up of boards and tabs

DFO Sleeve Patch

Those tabs on the Prussian Forestry tunic are absolutely superb!

And I've never seen anything like it before, although I have to say that DFO tunic is a fantastic looking example!

Thanks for sharing!

Chief,

Outstanding!

Those collar tabs have to be some of the nicest examples I've ever seen, civilian or military. Great quality and workmanship.

I hope you'll continue to share your fine collection with us and best of luck!

Bill

This is an interesting Forestry Administrator tunic as the buttons are gilt as is the collar tab and collar piping. The Hunting Arm Band bullion show much oxidation which gives it great character I believe.

Chief,

Another visual feast for the eyes, many thanks!

Some of these jackets are so well-designed and tailored, really top-shelf. You must have a whole closet full of these beauties, no? How long have you been at collecting forestry uniforms? It seems you've picked the best of the best.

Once again, thanks and best regards!

Bill

Thank you for the kind comments. I have been collecting Forestry/Hunting for about 25 years. . I have just tried to stay focused and select quality items. Although the fakers are now beginning to reproduce items in this field, the vast majority of uniforms are still originals. As you know Cutlass, Hirchfangers and medals are now being reproduced by the truckload. Here is a picture of a very productive hunt.

Some of you may find these interesting. The Reichjagermeister picture is a period DJ post card. The thin glass tea cup is from Goring's Yacht. Note the etched anchor centered HG monogramm.

Here is a nice Hunting Association dinner setting. The plate appears to be a commemorative and the utensils Imperial.

Close up of utensils

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Originally posted by Chief82:
Great display. Thanks for sharing with us.

sorry but i think Rank is Forstmeister as Oberlandforstmeister had gold i believe

I found these items at the Atlanta Show two weeks ago. A 1938 Jagerbrief and a large 800 silver spoon of the Imperial era.

Close-up of Spoon

Jagerbrief

Dear Chief,
Many thanks for a great posting of your collection of Hunting and Forestry uniforms and accessories. Your time and consideration to post all these photographs is appreciated.
Sincerely,
HUBERTUS

Chief,

Very nice collection you have and I like it a lot! Thanks for sharing it.

Thank you for the kind words. Here is a nice little DJV Pennant recently aquired.

Chief,

Good to see you back. I just re-read this entire thread again and I must say what a pleasure it's been. Thanks again to you and all the fellas who've contributed their time and input to this thread.

Wishing you all a great year collecting in 2009!

Bill

Thanks WWII, and to Chief for some great stuff!

I wonder if the spoon you have is a Freikorps one? If you have Niemans book on awards look at pp. 58 and 80, where the Stags Head is very similar to the emblem for the Freikorps von Aulock and/or the Selbstschutz-Bataillon von Heyderbreck, respectively.If not let me know and I will scan (allowed?) for you.

I'm waiting on a couple of Forestry items that I recently got in an auction so I will post them when Santa brings them!

I do not have that reference. Thanks for the input. I look forward to your post.

Sorry...having trouble attaching photos!!

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Dont know what was wrong yesterday but OK now!

This image is NOT the Hindenburg as noted on the picture, this caption relates to another award.
My picture is of the von Heydebreck award.

This next image is of the von Aulock award.
Both have similarities to the emblem on the spoon, one with the crown and the other with the cross!

A new addition...a Rieverforster tunic.

..and a Waldbluse (?)

The Tunic with hidden buttons is very unique. I like it. Here are two Hunting Association medallions found at the Huntsville Show last week. The gold one is a solid non-portable and the bronze is hollow and was apparently attached or soldered to another unknown object. Both appear to have something to do with handguns. Ideas??

Nice Rieverforster tunic Tristan. Are the buttons bake lite/metal with striated faces?
I hate I missed the Huntsville show?
thanks,
Pauli

Chief82,

Thanks for posting the photo of the Göring glass tea cup. A real rarity!

Great thread and pictures, i have this picture and wonder if anybody can add a bit more info on it... regards steve