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odal #293294 12/28/2013 12:45 PM
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And sorry, i for got.
It has real a plating? On the pics it doesn`t look so.
Maybe covered with Zapon-varnish against tarnishing?


�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."
odal #293298 12/28/2013 04:03 PM
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hm it very interesting
but there's luft ring with date 1940

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Evgeniy #293299 12/28/2013 04:29 PM
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wink
Of course E.!
This Luft ring is known in 2 variants. 1939 and 1940. An other variant i havn`t seen.


�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."
odal #293674 01/11/2014 05:50 PM
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Searched for years - found none.
Missed some weeks ago one in a auction in ebay - was to expensive, more than 180 € ---- and got today one from an other source.
Poorly the patch repaired and the "Grau"-mark not so clear visible, but a real nice piece of history.
The father of all westwall-rings from the Inventor himself.
Here some not so good pics.
Enjoy!

Gottfried Grau 01.JPG (106.95 KB, 360 downloads)
Gottfried Grau 02.JPG (92.52 KB, 360 downloads)
Gottfried Grau 03.JPG (72.34 KB, 360 downloads)
Gottfried Grau 04.JPG (114.69 KB, 361 downloads)
Gottfried Grau 05.JPG (114.07 KB, 357 downloads)

�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."
odal #293675 01/11/2014 05:50 PM
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and:

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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."
odal #294010 01/20/2014 05:14 PM
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I've heard about the origin of the wire Westwall rings; now I'm very pleased to see one with the original label !!!!

Thanks for posting.

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benten #294012 01/20/2014 06:35 PM
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Thanks Benten, but this repair of the patch cry

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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."
odal #294036 01/21/2014 01:31 PM
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Very nice. smile I imagine not many labels survive.

--dj--Joe


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derjager #294221 01/26/2014 07:11 AM
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hey for one reichmark each I'll take a dozen! wink laugh

Odal,, the repair is nothing.. That label is clearly the one for the ring, no problem there..
A great pick up!

Gaspare #295254 03/03/2014 05:34 PM
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new one from saturday - enjoy!

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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."
odal #295885 03/22/2014 07:05 AM
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Next one for my collection - still nice, but someone has removed the inscription "WESTWALL"

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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."
odal #295932 03/23/2014 05:56 AM
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people do strange things,,wonder why they took it off?
Only said West Wall, nothing Nazi or fascist, and even in English.
Well no matter still a nice pattern to have...

Gaspare #300295 09/02/2014 08:36 AM
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After nearly a half of a year a new Westwall. They get harder and harder to find mad

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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."
odal #300296 09/02/2014 08:41 AM
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Very nice odal! I wish I had your luck!

Mikee #300298 09/02/2014 09:04 AM
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Thanks Mikee - yes, got a little luck in last time wink


�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."
ring man #302876 11/27/2014 10:01 PM
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Hi guys,

yesterday received this ring.

Regards,
Sergey

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Sergey 65 #302879 11/27/2014 10:31 PM
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Would kill for this one !!!!

Gottlieb #302882 11/28/2014 03:33 AM
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Wow what a ring!

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Serge,,, A rare pattern for sure! I have one and have seen many. Great design,,wound badge looking,,oaks on one side, laurels on the other.
Seems the soldiers really like this pattern as the rings are always really worn.. Your example is in good shape!
Please a few more photos. Thanks,,G.

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Gaspare #302888 11/28/2014 05:55 AM
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Very nice one in top-condition!
Rare to get in this times.
Congrats!


�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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Thank you guys for the comments.

More shots

Best,
Sergey

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Sergey 65 #302894 11/28/2014 09:16 AM
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Without any doubts the best condition i have seen on such pattern whistle


�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."
ring man #302896 11/28/2014 09:43 AM
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Who can say what year this model West Wall rings?
Maybe someone has a photo from a magazine or newspaper WW2 period.

Regards,
Sergey

Sergey 65 #302898 11/28/2014 01:24 PM
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on my knowledge the first adverts arised 1940.


�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."
odal #302917 11/29/2014 05:57 AM
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Well, what I call the 'Original WestWall' ring was the spiral wound rings we all know. They were written about in 1938 but most find proof of issuance in 1939.. The other type'West Wall / Front' rings we have issuance in 1939..

This pattern shown here, super nice design, well made, for retail ring I agree with Odal, by 1940 they were out there. So far no adverts for earlier but you never know , maybe in the future!

NICE RING!

Gaspare #303139 12/05/2014 09:27 PM
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I havn't have kill for one - I just have to trade with odal :-)

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Gottlieb #303157 12/06/2014 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted By: Gottlieb
I havn't have kill for one - I just have to trade with odal :-)


Hope you enjoy it! wink


�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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It is my some a rings. West Front and West Wall.

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FJR #303868 12/29/2014 08:17 PM
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great picture! Love the skulls (not an expert, just like skull rings!) thanks for sharing!

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hello FJR! , very nice...
Could you post some photos of the one to the left of the skull [center] bunker to front,west front.. Looks like a real nice one!!

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Gaspare #303885 12/30/2014 06:19 AM
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Some great rings!
The westfront (3. from left) is a new one for me - looks very nice.
Some more pics would be fine.


�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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Hi!

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FJR wow nice pics! I'm impressed at the backgrounds!

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Much thanks!
Wow!
Very nice looking ring on a very impressive pic.

As told, a pattern i have never seen till now.
What material it is made from?


�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."
odal #303934 12/31/2014 05:10 PM
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yeah that's nice! What is on sides? how about an inside shot. A very rare pattern..

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Looks fine to me.


�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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Joda,,please try and grab a copy of the ring and post. This ring will go from the site,,and so will the photo!

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