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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."
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hm it very interesting but there's luft ring with date 1940
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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."
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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!
�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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�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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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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Thanks Benten, but this repair of the patch
Last edited by odal; 01/20/2014 06:36 PM.
�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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Very nice. I imagine not many labels survive. --dj--Joe
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hey for one reichmark each I'll take a dozen! Odal,, the repair is nothing.. That label is clearly the one for the ring, no problem there.. A great pick up!
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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."
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Next one for my collection - still nice, but someone has removed the inscription "WESTWALL"
�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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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...
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After nearly a half of a year a new Westwall. They get harder and harder to find
�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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Very nice odal! I wish I had your luck!
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Thanks Mikee - yes, got a little luck in last time
�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 guys,
yesterday received this ring.
Regards, Sergey
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Would kill for this one !!!!
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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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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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Without any doubts the best condition i have seen on such pattern
�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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Who can say what year this model West Wall rings? Maybe someone has a photo from a magazine or newspaper WW2 period.
Regards, Sergey
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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."
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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!
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I havn't have kill for one - I just have to trade with odal :-)
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I havn't have kill for one - I just have to trade with odal :-) Hope you enjoy it!
�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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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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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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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."
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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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�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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