What else do you collect beside toy soldiers (1 Viewer)

[DMNamiot]

Wow Louis that is an amazing treasure trove! Where did you find it?

Dave

 

[lancer]

.Louis, I can't get over what a fantastic find this is. Love the photos of the officer in his uniforms, which you now own. A true coup for a collector. -- Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks Dave and Al! :smile2:

I found it on ebay, believe it or not. The seller had a pretty reasonable, but above my budget, "buy-it-now", but also accepted best offers. I offered what I could afford to spend, about 1/3 of what he was asking, and to my pleasant surprise, he accepted the offer!^&cool

 

[Louis Badolato]

Another cool e-bay find: a Japanese Model 1894 Full Dress Uniform with the original hat box and epaulette case:

 

[nysoldiers]

Looks like its time to open your official museum!

 

[Louis Badolato]

Looks like its time to open your official museum!

Well its not official, Rich, but on Veterans' Day it will be hosting a reception for attendees of the Ceremony where we dedicate the Village's Veterans' Memorial. You should come!:smile2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Recently picked up a WWI German Medical Officer's Overcoat, a WWI German Officer's leather document case, a WWI German Infantryman's back pack (photos of all to follow upon receipt), but this really took the cake, a Steiff Norwegian Ski Trooper made between 1913 and 1938:

 

[hotel3alpha]

Man Louis, you find some really unique items don't you? That little ski guy is something else!

John from Texas

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here are some shots of the WWI German Feldgrau Officer's Greatcoat with Officer's Leather Pouch and Feldmutz Cap, the WWI German Infantryman's Backpack, and the Model 1895 Japanese Full Dress Uniform (note the real 15th Century Katana), all in situ:

 

[tdubel]

Louis!
You continue to amaze me, just astounding finds. CONGRATS!
Tom

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis!
You continue to amaze me, just astounding finds. CONGRATS!
Tom

Thanks Tom! :smile2: I'm going to be showing the collection to a scout troop on November 11th (the 100 anniversary of the end of WWI) after we dedicate a Veteran's Memorial they raised the money for.^&cool

 

[Go for Broke]

Louis, how about some pics of the sword, blade, handle and guard? Is it still sharp after 500 years? Neat stuff.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I finally got the 14th New York Volunteers (Brooklyn Chasseurs) WWI Regimental Standard hanging in my collection:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Picked up a WWI U.S. Captain's Tunic, with insignia, metal ribbons and Sam Browne Belt, as well as a late-19th Century German Cavarlyman's Tunic (hunter green with dunkelblau facings) and matching cap. Photographs to follow.

 

[TomNT]

I finally got the 14th New York Volunteers (Brooklyn Chasseurs) WWI Regimental Standard hanging in my collection:

Looks great Louis but how you found the space up there beats me!

Tom

 

[Louis Badolato]

Looks great Louis but how you found the space up there beats me!

Tom

I'm definitely running short on space, my friend!:smile2:

 

[lancer]

I'm definitely running short on space, my friend!:smile2:

Louis, I'm thinking it's time to break ground on a new wing for your Militaria... glass display cases, UV lighting, the whole works. Get 'er done.^&grin -- Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis, I'm thinking it's time to break ground on a new wing for your Militaria... glass display cases, UV lighting, the whole works. Get 'er done.^&grin -- Al

Sure Al, as long as you are buying . . . {sm4}

 

[Louis Badolato]

I haven't come across any new militaria for a while, when tonight I finally stumbled across a French Model 1914 Double Breasted Infantry Tunic with a very reasonable buy it now:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Another fun and remarkably affordable find: a WWI French Spahi Cap: