A few "black" items from mine, added with Peter Jenkins's marvellous SS collection after we got together over the Easter period.
These images are in no particular order but believe me some of these items are ultra rare and "many thanks" to Peter for allowing us to view them,,,,,hope you enjoy the images !!,,,,, happy collecting Stephen

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4,,,,here is one for Darryl

5,some more caps,,,,,,,,,,

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8,,,,Full ensemble from LAH

9,,,, going inside the bunker

10,,,,,, pretty low light in here but I can just make out,,,,,,,

11,,,,,,,,,,And a few more of those black hats

12,, Mmm Officers F bearers full uniform and equipments and complete with the regiments flag!!,,,,,,

13,,,You dont see these very often !!!

13,,,,,, and another mantel wonderful !!!

14,the two together,,,

15,, close ups of insignia,,,,

And the same mantel,,,

16, Beautifully made insignia with the "T" on the shoulder ,,,,,

16, One very rare jacket,,,

Of note is the width of this CT,,,,,,,,,,

Whats in these cases Peter ? Well open them and find out !!

Oh dear me !! a full dress officers everything all packed up from the 1930s

And all together,with the original case,boots,shoes,spurs,parade belt,officers leather belt,breeches,trousers,Adjt Augeulette and tunic all from this RFSS man,,,,,,,, Hope you enjoyed this little Easter treat,I know I did and will always remember it,,,,,,,,,,,, Stephen

WOW, GREAT STUFF JUST OUTSTANDING.

Holy Crap!!!.....pant pant.......drool..


......water.....please...someone......ahhhhhhhhh

Incredible!...

Only in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought to have seen images like these. Your two collections are truly mind-boggling...world class, all the way. The complete RFSS in the trunk is unbelieveable and a joy to behold.

Many thanks to yourself and to Peter for allowing us to see these ultra rare pieces. Perhaps Peter could be convinced to feature his black M16 helmet on the helmet forum??

Oh yes, Happy Easter!

Cheers,

Incredible collections indeed...Congratulations.


Glenn

Oh my...

Thanks to both for sharing!

Dang!

No wonder that other collectors can't find any good tunic.

You guys have them

Thanks for sharing the Easter trip !!!

Wunderbah!!!!!!

I agree with the above. Thanks to colleague Lee for re-engaging colleague Jenkins, too. He was a pillar of this locale.

Just outstanding.
Words cannot describe my feelings.
This has to be the nicest SS display in the world.
Thank you gentlemen for giving us the opportunity to see your wonderful collections.

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Originally posted by Donald Abenheim:
I agree with the above. Thanks to colleague Lee for re-engaging colleague Jenkins, too. He was a pillar of this locale.

Might I say thank you to my British friends as well. One grows so tired of all the junk and trash. These scenes remind us why we became interested in the first place.

Thats some good stuff man!!!

Like going back to the 1930's in a time machine. Great collections and thanks for sharing them!

can i move in

This is the most impressive collection I have ever seen! Beautiful.

Hooper..youve got museum quality items there of the highest calibre..its great to see such historical items of importance being well taken care of and obviously cherished..lest they be relegated to the dust bin of todays throw away world!

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lest they be relegated to the dust bin of todays throw away world!

That must be a museum, right Scott. It is sad the condition many item are in today because some well intending old lady donated it to her local museum. Collectors are a much better people to preserve history in mass. I don’t know how many veterans and their widows I have spoken with that donated their items to museum, never to be seen by humanity again.
And I also agree with everyone about pricing being about pure greed. Although I never vet acquired any SS tunic’s or overcoats, it is the same the hobby over an item is bought by at a super low price and then ridiculously priced because they now people want the items, and a fake shadow is cast over the items making some really believe that the items are extremely rare and with most items that just isn’t true. Watch Triumph of Will, at today’s prices there has got to be multi-billions of dollars in regalia pictured in that movie, its funny because most these items are not rare today and have never been rare like some would like us to believe. But when ever anyone speaks of prices we get into that supply and demand mubo jumbo. The only problem with that folks is the supply is flowing well and is far from dried up. nuff siad.

What an absolutely stunning display of SS uniforms and headgear.

Wow I feel dumb!!! I was responding to Scott's comment on this thread and I added another about other comments that were made on another thread but obviously the last paragraph is not intended for this topic but for the topic posted by "judas" SORRY, How could I be so dumb??? Nice collection though HOOPER!!

That is disgusting...no one man should have all that black thread.

Greg

Im Glad Hooper shares his fantastic pieces with us...Ive never seen such a collection in one place.

What a great thread! This is what makes these forums tick. Great collections from each of you. Something for all of us to stride for. Thanks for sharing.

can you show me more pictures of the bandman uniforms please

Stephen, do you still have the Thorner mess tunic and the DF banner in your collection?

Met Peter last sunday. He wasn't too happy with pictures of his collection showing up here....

Mr Holland,
Please explain your comments posted on a public forum ?

It's just as I state here. He wasn't too happy about it. That's all.

That is just plain sik!

Outstanding items gents! Really terrific and I like the sash in pic 12, super and thanks for showing.

Rgds,

Davey

Outstanding. I really liked the "suitcase". Well, accually I loved it. Amazing peice of history that.

Speachless.

SUPER FANTASTIC PIECES! Its nice for all of us who will never own stuff like that to see it really exists! Its like some one mentioned before, a museum! There are too many piece stored away!

Thanks for sharing!

Most greatful,
Felix