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A recent arrival. Several of the prisoners in the photo were from Grenadier-Regiment Nr.89, and the card was mailed to Wessentin (Lübz), Mecklenburg-Schwerin by a Heinrich Genkel.

Really a shame, as I loved the company! In the late 1990s, my Dad paid for a subscription for me to get the catalogs. I would just have fun ogling over the items as a 10-year-old or so, dreaming of one day being able to own such things.

Absolutely! I inherited some of my Dad's old Foxhole catalogs, which was the name of Manion's when it first started.

Stellar examples, Steve! I especially love the Artillerie-Prüfungs-Kommission example. Quite rare!

I would have to agree that it was likely his Shako, and due to shortages, he was issued what was available. One thing is for sure, if a collector encountered that now, they would deem it to be put-together and "fix" it.

Here is a peculiar one! The soldier at right was from Mecklenburgisches Jäger-Bataillon Nr.14, but his shako has the distinct front plate of Hannoversches Jäger-Bataillon Nr.10.

Yes indeed!

I believe this is the first time I've seen a German carrying one of these British grenades. What an odd looking thing!

This is all for now. The hunt will continue!

It took forever for the others to arrive from Argentina, but they are finally here. Here is one to kick this thread back off.

I got this nice photo in from Argentina yesterday. It was originally mailed to Uruguay, South America.

Preach it!

Here is a little closer view of the one I posted before, focusing on the DR25 Soldaten.

I totally agree with your method of sourcing these, Tony. The hunt is one of the best aspects of the hobby! Incredible pieces you have there!

I know there are a few in the background of this photo. I will have to look later to see if I have any others.

Great contributions!

Vizefeldwebel Willy Kober, 28 February, 1919 in Reserve Lazarett II, Ziegelhof, Oldenburg. Sporting the Gibraltar cuff title, but unsure of the regiment. Either Füsilier-Regiment 73 or Infanterie-Regiment 79.