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and my last shot... Members,,,for those who have never been to either the SOS or MAX,,,. Skip a ring buy or 2,,save a bit more,,,you MUST make it one day... Over a 1000 tables. Allied and Axis.. Everything you could imagine and more its there. Headgear of every kind,,daggers/swords.bayos, Every type of cloth to the smallest of insignia to Generals tunics.. Every medal and badge too, from the black Wound Badge to Diamond German Cross, Blue Max, you can imagine it,,its there! So a good year for the Ring buyer.. IF you negotiated hard,,pulled off your walk away bluffs [ ] . The items you needed were there for very fair prices. For us Ring guys,,yes, they were there too,,more than last year. And again, any other good buys your welcomed to add on here anytime..
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excellent thanks Gaspare I was there decent show cheers Ryan
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hi members sorry i am a little to late here reporting how the show went in my opinion the show went vwery well seemed every body knew what they had to do and did it as far as public showing up very little people there walking in with any treasures to sell also thursdaY /FRIDAY ATLEAST 15 TABLES EMPTY IN THE LARGE ROOM SAME WITH THE SECOND ROOM BUT THE LAST ROOM I CALL THE SUB HUMAN ROOM SEEMED TO BE ALL THERE THEN SATERDAY MOST TAbles that were empty was filled dont know how that happned but true most of the dealing was among dealers for the past six years i felt very comfortble no problems i managed to pick up four rings one on the rare side it a rarely seen luftwaffe radio operators ring mounted on black onex havnt seen one of these babys in twenty five years hope to get vern to put these rings on in a few days for me did see a magnificent ss honor ring but this dealer was impossible to deal with did see a few more but to worn for me to buy they were there if you looked and believe me i looked did a few sales and a few trades the rings pictured above are great looking gaspare /mike/cousin vinnie god bless you guys im very happy for you all andy militarynut
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,,last min additions.. So much insignia, devices,,everything everywhere!
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a lot of headgear.. A few years ago helmets were crazy prices.. Well some problems and some cooling off and some can now be got for reasonable prices..
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For Andy.....
hi members 2017 max show find smiling skull mitt snakes silver content marked this ring has all the wear in the right places and it speaks to you i would love to have known the history of where this skull was worn in war time please enjoy andy militarynut
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For Andy.....
hi members max show find 2017 mint west wall ring doesn't come any better condition silver content marked enjoy andy militarynut
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For Andy.....
max show find large skull mitt snakes silver marked enjoy thanks andy militarynut
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hi members thanks to vern for the help in getting my last ring on board that was purchased at this years max show it is a luftwaffe radio operators ring eagle mountd on black onex you can make out the eagles claws grasping the lightning bolts well marked inside i havnt seen one of these rare luftwaffe radio operators ring for sale in over twenty years and believe me i cant wait another twenty years im slowly running out of time hope you guys enjoy these rings the show produced many good rings this year gaspare /cousin vinnie/ mike did very well im very happy for them god bless andy militarynut
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I believe I see Don (walking up the aisle behind TW)at about time 8:52 on TW MAX Show video! Ron
quote=Gaspare] OH yeah,,,the ring report! Almost forgot,,,,
Well there was about 5 Honor rings,,all papered by Don.. [sorry no photo of Don this year],,.. Plenty of fake HRs that dealers insisted were real,,but just weren't..
German private purchase,, I'd say a good year. You really had to look. A member here probably got the 'Ring of the Show',,maybe up for ring of the year considering rarity and price.. No matter what anyone says,,a little patience, and a bit of luck and you will eventually find what you want,,and what you want to pay for it. Hopefully those that scored rings will show them here for all to enjoy.. [/quote]
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Nice pics Gas ,,, Who knows what the black cross is, 3rd row 2nd from right ?
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Tanker,,, Don was there and gave a BIG hello to everyone!! The photo of him did not come out! He had a couple nice pieces on his table too..
The HRs there,,the prices were astronomical! To me a later pattern in good to fine condition to a paper pusher is just not worth the crazy money! Sorry guys It's just my opinion.. BEST is,,early OR late,,an infamous person of course,,next,,a early pattern in fine or better condition [super especially to a combat guy!].. OR, a nice Transitional ring.. Did not see one real HR box!!
PP rings,,well better than the last few years. Some common ans a couple rare rings.. also some really nice campaign rings.. I got a treat and saw member dak41 s collection of DAK and campaign rings. A wonderful collection! And of course Andys collection of German and US!, again,,just wonderful to see. Andys WestWall ring is in very fine condition,,that photo does NOT do it justice..
Saw one pair of cufflinks in the entire show,,,a really nice RAD pair. Anyone else see any cufflinks? or rings they want to comment on,,,come on,,this is the place to tell or express a opinion.
* Tanker/Ron,,check out my last post on your Bittrich HR topic..
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The black cross is for the DDAC (the German Automobile Club) Medical Assistance Service. They set up stations around 300 miles apart to provide medical assistance on the Autobahn.
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Thanks Vern, never heard of it.
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3rd REICH D.D.A.C. DEUTSCHER-DAMEN-AUTOMOBIL-CLUB (GERMAN WOMEN AUTOMOBILE CLUB)
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I was very lucky to find a nice ss ring Thanks to Gaspare especially for the advice in purchasing it Also received a matryoshka doll for finding and returning Andy passarettis iPad from the john Craziest things happen at max lol
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There are quite a number of repros of this ring As with any premium ss militaria Germania international has a good fake Still is almost 800 dollars just for that one Nice deep stamp Thin band very silky fit Jeweler joined in the rear Most importantly real fired enamel no plastics we tested it ourselves Really a one of a kind piece Hope it wins the dak sans swas for ring of the show lol Showing some pix of the Germania one called the ahnenherbe ring for comparison Lots of subtle differences not a ring for a rookie I would never have purchased without Gaspares 1000 percent sure Do not think it has a thing to do with the ahnenherbe But even among ss pp enamels a very rare ring I am honored to be its caretaker for the time being
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you know ,,at the bigger military collecting shows there are certain disadvantages when you go to purchase a ring : you don't always have your favorite equipment. your 'Smart Phone' starts acting dumb! A nasty hangover... Poor lighting.. No Tardys.. Explaining that $600.withdrawal after a $400 ATM take out,, AND then the icing on the cake -,all for a ring,,thats not even for her
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Added the badges for the DDAC (Der Deutsche Automobil Club) to the 3rd Reich Badges & Clasps Reference Gallery. You can see them HERE!
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Oh yeah,,, - there is the guy behind you just waiting for you to put the ring down while you go and 'think about it' . Quickies for authentication: -Look for stamped in hallmarks.. -If an enamel ring,,test it! , after you ask permission first of course!! -Look for seam,,look for faults: - lines, dots etc. -A top view,,,nice thin rear of band? nice and even too? Know your materials,,Zink , Brass, try and see the difference between Sterling and 800 ,yes super hard to do,,,,but what else you got to do!
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�Eine gewaltt�tige, herrische, unerschrockene, grausame Jugend will ich. Jugend muss das alles sein. Schmerzen muss sie ertragen. Es darf nichts Schwaches und Z�rtliches an ihr sein. Das freie, herrliche Raubtier muss wieder aus ihren Augen blitzen."
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Added the badges for the DDAC (Der Deutsche Automobil Club) to the 3rd Reich Badges & Clasps Reference Gallery. You can see them HERE! Impressive collection, looks like a great resource.
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wasnt able to make it this year, maybe next year. did you all meet up at the german festhaus for some drinks and food?
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did you get a pic of those RAD cufflinks? cufflinks are not easy to locate in my opinion. Tanker,,, Don was there and gave a BIG hello to everyone!! The photo of him did not come out! He had a couple nice pieces on his table too..
The HRs there,,the prices were astronomical! To me a later pattern in good to fine condition to a paper pusher is just not worth the crazy money! Sorry guys It's just my opinion.. BEST is,,early OR late,,an infamous person of course,,next,,a early pattern in fine or better condition [super especially to a combat guy!].. OR, a nice Transitional ring.. Did not see one real HR box!!
PP rings,,well better than the last few years. Some common ans a couple rare rings.. also some really nice campaign rings.. I got a treat and saw member dak41 s collection of DAK and campaign rings. A wonderful collection! And of course Andys collection of German and US!, again,,just wonderful to see. Andys WestWall ring is in very fine condition,,that photo does NOT do it justice..
Saw one pair of cufflinks in the entire show,,,a really nice RAD pair. Anyone else see any cufflinks? or rings they want to comment on,,,come on,,this is the place to tell or express a opinion.
* Tanker/Ron,,check out my last post on your Bittrich HR topic..
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Gaspare and vinny did go to the hofbrau haus I wanted to see those too lore But when G and I walked to the front room they were gone G is right Buying at shows is tough You have to know right then And be on your game And of course be willing to risk it being a pice of junk at the end of the day From what I heard however those links were really nice
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can't get to them,,,but IF you go to the cufflink topic you will see my pair. The MAX pair were the same,,but polished highlights.. Had a great time at the MAX..
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they were just like these..
But,,some one did a little creative highlighting and polishing... They highlighted the outer edge/ring and like the Swas and outer edge of shovel. Wish we had a photo because they did a really good job but still they started out just as these are, standard RADs.
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those are nice Gaspare. Thanks for showing the pattern. Never see stuff like that.
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come on brother,,,check out the cufflink topic!! its really a killer!
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