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Christmas has come early...but Avril does,nt know
« on: December 17, 2012, 12:02:33 pm »
Was at an auction house on Sat...it has 5 halls..and 5 auctions going at the same time..from high end value antiques...down to general everyday items..but this item caught my eye..and ..well...he,s now mine...its a mix of genuine pieces and good quality reproductions..the mannequin was included...from what i have found out so far.. the Stahelm is genuine ca 1942.as is .the belt, and the boots..and the insignia on his tunic.the tunic looks genuine ..but  i,ve still got checking to do....He cost me £ £200 + 20% premium.......
I,ve got him  in the shed as Avril does,nt know about him yet.... ;D.

« Last Edit: December 17, 2012, 12:04:43 pm by bigwull »
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Re: Christmas has come early...but Avril does,nt know
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2012, 06:53:43 pm »
Nice...but, how are you going to hide that under the tree?


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Re: Christmas has come early...but Avril does,nt know
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2012, 12:37:37 pm »
So, is this for you or Avril?
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!

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Re: Christmas has come early...but Avril does,nt know
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2012, 02:44:39 pm »
Let me put it this way....if she finds out about it..before i,ve paved the way...then...you had better hope that the helmet fits ma nut...cause if it disnae..eh might be needing a new one... ;D
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Re: Christmas has come early...but Avril does,nt know
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2012, 03:35:05 pm »
Now I get it.  I thought you bought it for her!  Thought maybe she was in to collecting military!
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!

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Re: Christmas has come early...but Avril does,nt know
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2012, 04:19:51 pm »
 ;D ;D..are,nt you forgetting something?.....December 15, 2012, 12:18:57 AM.... ;D
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Re: Christmas has come early...but Avril does,nt know
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2012, 07:02:28 pm »
Now I get it.  I thought you bought it for her!  Thought maybe she was in to collecting military!

Or looking for a replacement for Wullie !!

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Re: Christmas has come early...but Avril does,nt know
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2012, 07:22:44 pm »
Now I get it.  I thought you bought it for her!  Thought maybe she was in to collecting military!

Or looking for a replacement for Wullie !!
..... ;D...I,m irreplaceable...min d you..if she finds him..before...her gift arrives...then...i just might be replaceable...
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Re: Christmas has come early...but Avril does,nt know
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2012, 07:40:36 pm »
Hope you got her a good one !!  Have you tried the helmet on yet ???  Just in case  !!

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Re: Christmas has come early...but Avril does,nt know
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2012, 02:37:48 am »
If i can get it on my nut..I,d end up looking like Private Schultze from Hogans Heroes... ;D
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