I was lucky in that my dad returned from the war with his own LARGE collection.
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I was stationed almost 10 years in Germany in the 70's and 80's and added greatly to the collection.

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As time goes by I'll post more things if there is any interest.
Than you, your comments are welcome!

AMAZING stuff!!
Thanks for sharing it!
What is the badge that you have in as your avitar? I have never seen it before, African Front, or some such thing? Looks GREAT!
I look forward to more!!!
Johnny

Great ! Please show us more of your and your Father's collections

Dave

Post away,we're always interested!

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What is the badge that you have in as your avitar?

Thank you all for your comments.

Johnny:
That badge is my latest acquisition. In 1941 before the adoption of the sleeve patch the Sounderverband 287/288 had these pins/badges made by local artisans. This is one such badge.

Some more of my head gear collection:
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Some more of my head gear collection:
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Very nice collection. Like the visor cap from Offenburg . I come from this town. I didn´t know that there was a tailor who made uniforms.

Alpha Red : Great Stuff ! Can you please show us the unit / U-boat insignia on that U-Boat Cpt.'s cap . Also I see a name paper tag inside , what is the name on it ?? Do you have a name to go with the Knights Cross with the oaks and swords ???Thanks , Bernd

Very nice AR6!
Thanks for sharing.

Bernd:
The pin on the side of the cap is the so-called "sweet heart rose," a tinny that was given by sweet hearts to their soldier/sailor lovers. I've heard it was adopted by some U-boat but I can't confirm that. The cap does have a name in it. However The officers son has asked me not to advertise that information.
I can tell you his rank is given as Kapt-Leut (I may have miss pelt that, I'm not at home at this writing.)

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