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Hi colleagues,
I am posting here pics of beautiful find made in Kaliningrad area. Received them just yesterday, so enjoy them like I did! Jan  |
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Last one...
BTW the FP nummer 48650 denotes 21. Schützen-Brigade - Schützen-Brigade Broich http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gliederungen/Schutz...igade/SBBroich-R.htm  |
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I sure would like to be present when something like that is found. What a present and glimpse into the past. Outstanding!
How did you know exactly where to dig? Mark  "I'm your huckleberry, that's just my game" |
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unbelievable
  How did you/they stumble on this? metal detector? Did you already know where this was buried? Surely theres a story here.. Pls share! |
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Mark,
it was sent to me by my friend from Slovakia.. I have no idea who found it, but pretty sure it is metal detecting find. You simply spend hundredths hours and walk hundredth kilometres through meadows, fields and forrests.. and sometimes... you have the luck! Jan |
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Wow, really a time capsule.
You just would never know what's inside till you open it up... What a moment that must have been  |
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I wonder if the smoked some of the cigars while sipping on the Jamacian rum?? Both appear to be in usable condition!!
As an aside: I think this is an example of a tunic you can guarantee hasn't been messed with. Jim |
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Looks like the tunic (shoulderboards) belonged to a medical or veternary officer so the rum was probably for "medicinal" purposes!
Mark  "I'm your huckleberry, that's just my game" |
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The tunic is surely Gerhard Paihler´s....
some one has a great research project if they want to take it. Imagine if you manage to reach the family and show them this coffer! |
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It's amazing that these were put in a box with no airtight seal for over 60 years, and there's not the slightest hint of mold or moisture damage on any of the cloth or paper....A find that defies belief!
Bob. |
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Seeing the box in perfect condition I'd say that seal on the box is the secret! With that seal unbroken the box could have stayed another 60 yrs. buried and the contents would have still been perfect..
Great photos, and find! |
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What an amazing find. I'd be more excited opening this than any Christmas present I've ever gotten. The shoulderboards look to be Transport and not medical. Any chance you can get more photos?Sorry, checked my book and the cyfer is for Administrative Service officer. |
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Jan,
That's about the coolest thing I've seen in some time. My Pop's outfit was captured in Königsberg and then off to prison near Moscow for five years.  Schatura to be exact.Fantastic! W~ |
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This is kool but makes NO sense...Rum and Cigars...saving for a rainy day? Clothes which are fully useable are packed away with said Rum and cigars...Now Buried in a water tight box....why?
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