I wish I’d known to go to the professionals 15 years ago, I was 20 my grandfather had passed and left somethings and I got a mint condition Puma HJ dagger with the motto, the text was still dark, not a scratch on the blade except from it being pulled out of the scabbard and the scabbard was perfect. I sold it to a guy at the flea market for $150
This is why I'm having to stop collecting German ww2 militaria, the prices are getting out of control. I feel sorry for youngsters trying to get into the hobby 😣
I got my first M40 single decal for $20 dollars in New Orleans in 1998, sold it for $300 last year ... To be fair just shift focus for a different Era, I got into Civil War items because the prices decreased from the 80's & 90's... the German Uniforms are still affordable if you want. Always better than stocks!
I remember going to shows or surplus stores seeing boxes full of chest plates/germen dog tags they were considered junk now they are gold funny how things change.
Yeah prices are crazy and just sooo many good fakes or cobbled together items, even using original thread so won’t show up under light. Unless I’m a super expert on these things, especially SS items I’d be very hesitant buying anything now. I mean they could all be original parts but not all together. Tons of uniforms, helmets, hats were debadged and put back together, just after the war. Many were sold to vets who were stationed in Europe who never actually saw combat but wanted a war trophy to take home. It was a big black market industry in Germany after the war. Not saying there are not great examples of uniforms that haven’t been tampered with but it’s becoming more and more common as prices skyrocket.
I find the best way of finding definitive information on any subject is by going back to the SOURCE. Surely there must have been a uniform regulation manual issued out to the Wermacht / Luftwaffe etc enlisted / staff officers. It's much better than going off general scene banter, which could have been misquoted / muddied over the years..
A guy in Germany at the end of World War II could have filled a duffel bag full of WWII German stuff that he literally just picked up off the street, sat on it for half his life and literally retired off the sale of it. Theres two kinds of people in this world. Those with foresight, and those without it. There will never be a time again to get into this stuff where, if you intend on making any serious money off of it you are going to get a huge return. As each second passes, so do people that have a major hard on for war memorabilia and at the same time there are people born into this world who will never give two shits about this stuff. When it comes to collecting IT IS LITERALLY ALL ABOUT THE TIMING. If you've waited till now to get into collecting WWII memorabilia you are severely late to the game.
I'm Dutch. My grandfather's brother joined the SS (Prussian heritage). He was considered a traitor by the family. Jacob survived the war and never had any contact with family after the war. From that point of view an SS uniform really is a shame. yes, they look cool, but these signify shame in my view.....
I remember walking into an uniform shop or somthing in London about 1972; they had tons of Gestapo or something leather coats, different colours.
I wish I’d known to go to the professionals 15 years ago, I was 20 my grandfather had passed and left somethings and I got a mint condition Puma HJ dagger with the motto, the text was still dark, not a scratch on the blade except from it being pulled out of the scabbard and the scabbard was perfect. I sold it to a guy at the flea market for $150
Amazing pieces Alex thx Dave ,great variety aswell high quality stuff you don’t see every day 😮, keep up the great work both of you, cheers Murray 🇦🇺
Mr. Alex thank you very much for your time and for passing on your expertise we really appreciate you.
We went to shows like this in the 70's and nobody got triggered !!
Thank you Alex. I have a few German tunics myself, and I found the uniforms especially fascinating. Keep them coming!
amazing amazing stuff !!! thank you Alex !!! yes , a side by side fake vs real badges , daggers , helmets , anything would be awesome !!!
This is why I'm having to stop collecting German ww2 militaria, the prices are getting out of control. I feel sorry for youngsters trying to get into the hobby 😣
I just started collecting a year ago. I have some good stuff, several daggers. I skipped the show this year because of prices. Unfortunately.
This stuff gets rarer and rarer every year off prices will go up for veteran collectors thats a W for beginners not what do you expect?
The prices have been ridiculous for a long time....
I got my first M40 single decal for $20 dollars in New Orleans in 1998, sold it for $300 last year ... To be fair just shift focus for a different Era, I got into Civil War items because the prices decreased from the 80's & 90's... the German Uniforms are still affordable if you want. Always better than stocks!
I remember going to shows or surplus stores seeing boxes full of chest plates/germen dog tags they were considered junk now they are gold funny how things change.
amazing ...what a treat seeing the old uniforms,,, do a video on the Latvian copy tunics that have been showing up,, heavy thick wool..
Yeah prices are crazy and just sooo many good fakes or cobbled together items, even using original thread so won’t show up under light. Unless I’m a super expert on these things, especially SS items I’d be very hesitant buying anything now. I mean they could all be original parts but not all together. Tons of uniforms, helmets, hats were debadged and put back together, just after the war. Many were sold to vets who were stationed in Europe who never actually saw combat but wanted a war trophy to take home. It was a big black market industry in Germany after the war. Not saying there are not great examples of uniforms that haven’t been tampered with but it’s becoming more and more common as prices skyrocket.
4:45 the dagger hangers are so a dagger can be worn without a belt on. They'd never wear their belt under the coat
I find the best way of finding definitive information on any subject is by going back to the SOURCE. Surely there must have been a uniform regulation manual issued out to the Wermacht / Luftwaffe etc enlisted / staff officers. It's much better than going off general scene banter, which could have been misquoted / muddied over the years..
I dig the Sturmgeshutz Wrap that is really cool looking.
A guy in Germany at the end of World War II could have filled a duffel bag full of WWII German stuff that he literally just picked up off the street, sat on it for half his life and literally retired off the sale of it.
Theres two kinds of people in this world. Those with foresight, and those without it. There will never be a time again to get into this stuff where, if you intend on making any serious money off of it you are going to get a huge return. As each second passes, so do people that have a major hard on for war memorabilia and at the same time there are people born into this world who will never give two shits about this stuff. When it comes to collecting IT IS LITERALLY ALL ABOUT THE TIMING. If you've waited till now to get into collecting WWII memorabilia you are severely late to the game.
Great Video Alex!
Keep it up 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏽
The Himmler is my goal . I have Rohm full inscription good one SS . Will you be interesting Alex . How you will offer ?
i enjoy seeing the items at shows or museums but i have no desire or need to have a uniform sitting in the closet doing nothing
Excellent video - was happy to see you at CINEY
Very nice video Sir! Best regards from fellow collector and UA-camr from Norway! 😊
Do you have a web page, or a online store.
Whats the name of the convention?
Wow great stuff! Love the Himmler!!!
Amazing as always Alex keep up the amazing content!!
I can’t believe the condition that things in…
Absolutely beautiful condition..👍👍
❤ mr. Whitman, behind you in that blue shirt got me hooked on your channel❤️
Is there some ill feeling with Tom at the moment?
A lot of his stuff looks fake 😊
I've been in the game since 1976
LOVE to see another of your videos concerning " fakes" THANKS, Alex....
Awesome stuff Alex, great video👏👏👏
Thanks Alex for the video I am a combat tunic collector I like the Panzer wrap and the Sturm wrap also the SS Great coat👍🏻
where this event?
I'm Dutch. My grandfather's brother joined the SS (Prussian heritage). He was considered a traitor by the family. Jacob survived the war and never had any contact with family after the war. From that point of view an SS uniform really is a shame. yes, they look cool, but these signify shame in my view.....
great video alex !!!
i always wanna know what jobs some of these collectors who are dropping 10k+ on multiple items lol every few months
Some great stuff 👏👏👏
Danke für den Beitrag
Rip original German DAF plate 7:00
whats the link to daves website
Google Epic Artifacts. You're welcome.
Good Vid Alex .
Он крутой чувак, помню твой обзор с ним по фалере
Collected for many years off and on, nothing really big money but stuff is so outrageous now and I'm also kinda gun shy of fakes
nice video alex
Glad you enjoyed it
Wonderful pieces 3 riech at its best .... Dave no1 dealer knows what it has and all original
nice items when i have eneugh money i buy it to
Mannerheim gross =) ????
Auf deutsch ….????????????
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Everyone wants? … No I don‘t.
cuz you not a collector if you collect WW2 Militaria this black tunic or a Himmler Dagger is a grail
Привет из Израиля
The paint on that s.s. dagger scabbard is fake
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