For Roger...
- rohrbacher
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For Roger...
Hello at the new forum Roger!
Let's pick up where we left off...you had some questions regarding Waffen SS Knights Cross photos???
-r
Let's pick up where we left off...you had some questions regarding Waffen SS Knights Cross photos???
-r
Hello
Hello Rohrbacher,
Yes, I would like to start purchasing some SS photos, but have no idea what the signature should look like. My question is, how did you know what to look for? Did you have examples to go by?
Thanks again,
Roger
Yes, I would like to start purchasing some SS photos, but have no idea what the signature should look like. My question is, how did you know what to look for? Did you have examples to go by?
Thanks again,
Roger
- rohrbacher
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caveat emptor
Hi Roger-
The operative phrase is "let the buyer beware". First, whenever possible, deal with known militaria dealers who have a good reputation. There are also a lot of private collectors disposing of their shots...this is usually a decent source; many older collectiors corresponded with the RK recipients personally after the war...because of this, the replies usually contained not only a signed photo but a signed (or handwritten note as well) and occasionally the original mailing envelope...all good signs. Some of the W-SS vets are still alive and do answer correspondence, but they are disappearing rapidly. There is a privately published book called "Das Kreuz"..full of signed photos including many SS. The 2 volume leaders and personalities of the 3 reich books are good also. If that doesn't help, I can scan anything in my collection for your comparison..just ask! I also have a network of e-pals who have a much greater knowledge on this subject than I do, and I could always ask them as well.
One other thing to keep in mind..there is a distinction between "wartime-signed" and postwar photos...be VERY careful when purchasing anything that is described as a wartime shot...anyone can buy an old postcard and scribble on the front.
One other thing..you have to realize that the more famous the person, the more likely you will find a forgery!
Hope this gives you a good starting point...anything else, give a shout!!!
cheers,
-r
The operative phrase is "let the buyer beware". First, whenever possible, deal with known militaria dealers who have a good reputation. There are also a lot of private collectors disposing of their shots...this is usually a decent source; many older collectiors corresponded with the RK recipients personally after the war...because of this, the replies usually contained not only a signed photo but a signed (or handwritten note as well) and occasionally the original mailing envelope...all good signs. Some of the W-SS vets are still alive and do answer correspondence, but they are disappearing rapidly. There is a privately published book called "Das Kreuz"..full of signed photos including many SS. The 2 volume leaders and personalities of the 3 reich books are good also. If that doesn't help, I can scan anything in my collection for your comparison..just ask! I also have a network of e-pals who have a much greater knowledge on this subject than I do, and I could always ask them as well.
One other thing to keep in mind..there is a distinction between "wartime-signed" and postwar photos...be VERY careful when purchasing anything that is described as a wartime shot...anyone can buy an old postcard and scribble on the front.
One other thing..you have to realize that the more famous the person, the more likely you will find a forgery!
Hope this gives you a good starting point...anything else, give a shout!!!
cheers,
-r
thank you!!
Thank you very much for the advise.
You mentioned you have e-pals....I would like to start purchasing some, so maybe you could ask around for me? I would very much appreciate the help.
Please give them my email ([email protected]) if anyone has any signed photos.
Thanks again,
Roger
You mentioned you have e-pals....I would like to start purchasing some, so maybe you could ask around for me? I would very much appreciate the help.
Please give them my email ([email protected]) if anyone has any signed photos.
Thanks again,
Roger
- rohrbacher
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SS only????
Roger-
would your interest be only Waffen-SS or all branches of service?? I know someone who was disposing of a collection piece by piece, but most of the SS and U Boat stuff went fast...don't know what he still has for sale.
-r
Also, some of the online auctions usually have some RKT photos for sale; most of the sellers are reliable...but do not get caught in a bidding war!!!!
would your interest be only Waffen-SS or all branches of service?? I know someone who was disposing of a collection piece by piece, but most of the SS and U Boat stuff went fast...don't know what he still has for sale.
-r
Also, some of the online auctions usually have some RKT photos for sale; most of the sellers are reliable...but do not get caught in a bidding war!!!!
- rohrbacher
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- Location: USA
Roger...
Hi again Roger:
your email has been forwarded to the collector who is selling; if he has any W-SS left, I am sure he will contact you.
Which photos do you currently have in your collection?
-r
your email has been forwarded to the collector who is selling; if he has any W-SS left, I am sure he will contact you.
Which photos do you currently have in your collection?
-r