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Edged Weapons
Here is the place to discuss German edged weapons. Anything from fighting knives to swords to daggers. Come in and speak with some of the greatest minds in the hobby.
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Welcome - New Collectors Start Here (5 viewing)
This Forum is to welcome new Members and explain how GDC works.
12/06/2023 08:50 PM
Fitzer
253 1,581
12/06/2023 08:50 PM
by Fitzer
SS Dagger Forum (57 viewing)
Daggers of the SS: Model 1933 Daggers, Model 1936 Chained Daggers, Honor Daggers, Himmler Dedication Daggers, and all SS accoutrements. Moderated by Dave Hohaus, editor of Tom Wittmann's book on SS Edged Weapons.
12/03/2023 04:49 PM
Vik
2,228 30,968
12/03/2023 04:49 PM
by Vik
SA & NSKK Dagger Forum (34 viewing)
Daggers of the SA (Storm Troops): Standard Service, Feldherrnhalle, Special Presentation, High Leader Daggers, and all SA accoutrements. Also daggers of the NSKK - Standard Service, Chained, etc. Moderated by Mike McAlvanah, perhaps THE most accomplished SA dagger collector in history.
12/07/2023 04:56 PM
OWN
1,928 25,998
12/07/2023 04:56 PM
by OWN
Rohm Dagger Forum (22 viewing)
Your place to discuss one of the most fascinating areas of German Dagger collecting. Learn about both SS and SA Rohm Daggers.
12/03/2023 03:45 PM
ollar
429 6,624
12/03/2023 03:45 PM
by ollar
Army, Navy, and Luftwaffe Forum (24 viewing)
Daggers of the Army (Heer), Navy (Kriegsmarine), and Air Force (Luftwaffe), Characteristics and variations, as well as accoutrements (portapees and hangers). Moderated by Wotan and WWII-Collector and Kevin who you all know as "heers68"
12/02/2023 07:54 PM
OWN
2,477 28,362
12/02/2023 07:54 PM
by OWN
HJ Edged Weapons Forum (6 viewing)
This is the place to discuss the edged weapons of the Hitler Youth: Leader daggers, the HJ knives ( including the youth knives of occupied countries) DJ knives, and HJ Honor Bayonets. Moderated by Herman V.
12/10/2023 07:40 PM
Dave
826 9,195
12/10/2023 07:40 PM
by Dave
Miscellaneous Dagger Forum (8 viewing)
Everything else: NPEA, Reichs Labor Service (RAD), DLV, Diplomatic/Government, Red Cross, The RLB, Teno, Land and Water Customs, Railway, and Postal (Postschutz) Daggers, boot knives, Imperial Edged Weapons. Moderated by Ron Weinand.
1,523 15,928
12/06/2023 11:50 PM
by wotan
European Edged Weapons (1 viewing)
For discussion of swords, daggers, and bayonets used by European countries not including Germany. Additionally, uniforms from European countries other than Germany may be discussed here. Moderated by Jim Wallace, an advanced collector of European blades
10/06/2023 06:06 AM
m109
760 6,692
10/06/2023 06:06 AM
by m109
Edged Weapons Accoutrements Forum (4 viewing)
Visit this forum to discuss hangers, frogs, portepees, control tags, dagger storage bags, or anything else that was used with German edged weapons.
11/08/2023 08:19 PM
C. Wetzel-20609
457 3,329
11/08/2023 08:19 PM
by C. Wetzel-20609
The BCN Bayonet Forum (10 viewing)
Your resource for Bayonet collecting worldwide. The Bayonet Collector's Network (BCN) was founded in 1996 to bring bayonet collectors together to share knowledge and information about bayonets. Come inside to talk not only about German bayonets, but about bayonets from around the world. Moderated by John Jacobi, founder of BCN and ably assisted by Terry Kissinger the man with all the Fire Bayonets.
12/06/2023 02:29 PM
Bluebark
2,030 20,660
12/06/2023 02:29 PM
by Bluebark
Hunting, Forestry, and Shooting Forum (11 viewing)
This is where you can discuss hunting, forestry, and shooting daggers. Moderated by Gary Southgate.
650 8,139
12/10/2023 02:25 AM
by Mikee
German Sword & Miniatures Forum (9 viewing)
Here is the place to discuss swords, kinder sables, and miniature daggers. Moderated by Fred Prinz, who most of you knew as Frogprinz.
11/30/2023 03:58 PM
wotan
1,106 11,826
11/30/2023 03:58 PM
by wotan
The GDC Bazaar
The Bazaar contains our "For Sale" and "Wanted" Forums in their own new area.
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For Sale Forum
This is a Forum where Premium Members can post free "For Sale" ads. Please keep items listed militaria related.
12/09/2023 09:35 PM
Gaspare
375 1,575
12/09/2023 09:35 PM
by Gaspare
Wanted Forum
This is a Forum where Premium Members can post free "Wanted" ads. Please keep items listed militaria-related.
10/29/2023 06:09 PM
Dave
62 130
10/29/2023 06:09 PM
by Dave
Sold/Expired Ads (1 viewing)
This is a Forum where Premium Members and Moderators can view expired "For Sale" ads
01/24/2023 10:46 PM
Dave
423 1,766
01/24/2023 10:46 PM
by Dave
Uniform & Accessories
This category covers most things worn "on the person" other than edged weapons and firearms. Headgear, uniforms, medals and badges, insignia, and more.
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SS & SA Uniform Forum (11 viewing)
SS and SA Uniform Forum. Your place to discuss, uniforms, headgear and cloth insignia of the SS and the SA. Moderated by Fred Fokkelman
12/04/2023 10:28 PM
Gaspare
1,676 17,311
12/04/2023 10:28 PM
by Gaspare
German Military Uniform Forum (9 viewing)
Discuss uniforms, headgear, and cloth insignia of the German Army, Navy, and Luftwaffe services. This includes Camouflage and Paratroop (Fallschirmjäger ) uniforms.
11/24/2023 12:31 AM
sellick8302@rogers.com
933 7,714
11/24/2023 12:31 AM
by sellick8302@rogers.com
Police Uniforms Forum (16 viewing)
Discuss uniforms, headgear, cloth insignia, and accessories of the German police services. Moderated by Bill Unland.
11/24/2023 01:16 AM
derjager
551 7,381
11/24/2023 01:16 AM
by derjager
Miscellaneous German Uniforms (4 viewing)
The forum for uniforms, headgear, and cloth insignia of all other german organizations such as the TENO, The Labor Corps, the DLV, and the Diplomatic Corps.
10/04/2023 03:12 AM
Gaspare
297 2,282
10/04/2023 03:12 AM
by Gaspare
Imperial German Uniforms, Orders, and Decorations (19 viewing)
Your place to discuss all Imperial German Militaria including: service medals, decorations, badges, insigna, photos, documents, spiked helmets, visors, field gear, flags, cloth insigia, etc. Moderated by Bill Warda, an expert in many fields on German Miliitaria.
11/01/2023 04:32 PM
benten
429 5,176
11/01/2023 04:32 PM
by benten
Medals & Badges of the Third Reich Forum (52 viewing)
The forum for Medals, ribbons, and badges and other awards of all German services. Iron Crosses, Shooting Badges, Membership Pins, and more. Moderated by Fritz Kunz III and Derjager.
12/10/2023 11:41 PM
derjager
1,954 22,366
12/10/2023 11:41 PM
by derjager
Belts and Buckles Forum (4 viewing)
The place to discuss brocade and service belts, as well as belt buckles.
08/20/2023 06:12 PM
derjager
530 3,610
08/20/2023 06:12 PM
by derjager
Helmet Forum (14 viewing)
Steel Helmet Forum. Discuss all German steel helmets from all branches of service and organizations, from both WWI and WWII. Moderated by Panzerfaust.
12/04/2023 01:40 PM
Dutchman
1,168 13,240
12/04/2023 01:40 PM
by Dutchman
The Honor Ring Forum (38 viewing)
Not just Honor rings! Private purchase military rings of any nation. Military school rings, West Wall rings, DAK, lets see it. Moderated by "Haupt-Moderator" Gaspare Bua, and Mike, who you all know as "Byzanti"
2,305 27,561
12/11/2023 04:38 AM
by Rachel
General Militaria
Here is the place to discuss all militaria other than German uniforms, accessories, and daggers. Beer steins, regalia, firearms, field gear, other edged weapons, etc.
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United States Militaria (2 viewing)
Your place to discuss United States Militaria including weapons, uniforms, medals, and other items of interest from all periods of United States Military History. Moderated by Mr. Jerry, a long time collector from Wisconsin.
10/02/2023 03:39 PM
Luftbud
692 4,271
10/02/2023 03:39 PM
by Luftbud
Japanese Militaria Forum (3 viewing)
For discussing Samaurai Swords, Japanese headgear and uniforms, medals, rifles and related equipment, everything from grenade launchers and bayonets. Moderated by Jareth Holub. A professional antique restoration expert, Jareth has been collecting Japanese militaria for over 25 years.
09/28/2023 08:53 PM
Mikee
397 2,901
09/28/2023 08:53 PM
by Mikee
Flags, Field Gear, and Miscellaneous Militaria and Regalia Forum (4 viewing)
A place to discuss militaria that does not fit in another forum. Also for railroad car eagles, statues, personality busts, Allach porcelin, silverware, napkins, and other collectibles.
11/30/2023 04:37 PM
Dave
851 6,508
11/30/2023 04:37 PM
by Dave
Historic and Period Firearms Forum (1 viewing)
Do you collect, shoot, or just enjoy looking at historic firearms ? Anything from matchlocks to WWII Lugers ? If you do, this forum is for you. Show us what you have and ask your questions here. Moderated by Vern.
414 3,375
09/27/2023 04:39 PM
by JoeW
Names, Documents, Photos and Translation Forum (1 viewing)
This Forum is for the discussion of any named or numbered items you may have in your collection as well as the discussion of period photos and documents. Moderated by Ross Kelbaugh an accomplished researcher in SS and other TR areas.
12/10/2023 07:55 PM
Dean Perdue
490 3,204
12/10/2023 07:55 PM
by Dean Perdue
General Interest
Everything else that doesn't fit in the other categories, in addition to our "community" forums that are not collectible-specific. Want a translation? Have a question about how the forum works? It's all here.
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Community Center (15 viewing)
This is the place to talk about the website, post important hobby news, and ask hobby questions that don't seem to fall into any other category.
11/23/2023 10:48 PM
derjager
1,218 11,027
11/23/2023 10:48 PM
by derjager
Collector's Corner
Discussion forum for anything of interest to collectors. Moderated by Paul and Ryan
11/15/2023 12:08 AM
sellick8302@rogers.com
36 497
11/15/2023 12:08 AM
by sellick8302@rogers.com
Other Hobbies and Collections, like sports cars, movies, music,etc (3 viewing)
What else do you collect besides militaria or what other hobbies do you have ? Aviation Collectibles? Beer Steins ? Model soldiers ? Stamps ? Pewter and Copper ? Let us know and post some pictures if you can.
11/11/2023 11:57 PM
C. Wetzel-20609
509 5,446
11/11/2023 11:57 PM
by C. Wetzel-20609
Computer Help & Idea Exchange Forum (3 viewing)
Does your computer have a bug? Is it slowing down? Need to know how to resize a picture? Jump in and ask Aaron Buck, an IT industry veteran.
08/11/2022 12:02 AM
Vern
333 1,745
08/11/2022 12:02 AM
by Vern
Restoration, Conservation, and Maintenance Forum (1 viewing)
Learn about restoration, conservation, and maintenance techniques and the pros and cons of each. Moderated by Vern Bryant, accomplished restoration expert.
09/14/2022 03:27 PM
Dave
307 2,220
09/14/2022 03:27 PM
by Dave
Period History Forum
This forum is for discussions and debates about historical topics relevant to our hobby.
186 884
10/19/2023 12:09 AM
by Luftbud
In Memoriam (1 viewing)
This Forum is to remember our absent friends and collectors.
10/27/2023 06:52 PM
sellick8302@rogers.com
49 498
10/27/2023 06:52 PM
by sellick8302@rogers.com
Collector's Showcase (14 viewing)
A place to share your collection or favorite piece with other collectors. Moderated by Roger Jeandell aka "Leipzig"
02/10/2023 02:25 PM
ed773
195 3,523
02/10/2023 02:25 PM
by ed773
GDC Reference Library
Each thread contains links to the appropriate reference gallery. Click a link to view the gallery.
10/10/2023 05:06 PM
Vern
9 37
10/10/2023 05:06 PM
by Vern
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