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Post by BH Uffz. Belfast on Jun 20, 2012 12:04:51 GMT -6
took the maps I got to professor on German history in our town.The maps I accrued was survey maps of southern Bavaria,also told me that at start of war pilots flew with these maps.I matched few towns up then did go ogle maps their are more highways now ;D
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Post by BH_Etatmassige Fw. von Weyer on Jun 24, 2012 10:01:02 GMT -6
Communique: Gfr. Belfast, Black Haze Jasta16b
Salut Gfr. Belfast !
Very interesting and a great historical artifact to have in ones collection. Where did you discover the find?
Salut !
Etat. Fw. von Weyer Black Haze Jasta 7
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Post by BH Uffz. Belfast on Jun 24, 2012 19:41:32 GMT -6
Well Von Meyer sir had this buddy who know a fellow who had some German collectibles and was looking to sell them.He had two maps,which he showed me I have always had thing for World War 1 and that turn of last century. They seem to show up where I never would expect them to be. He also sold me Iron Cross second class with the original tunic pins will put up that photo.They make such good fakes that before I bought the Iron Cross to it back to same history professor to have it checked out he looked it over,and found the markings on round ring where Wagner of Berlin had made it.He told me it was real deal so I picked it up too.I owe that guy a beer who 's counting maybe six.I have an excellent copy of the Blue Max,with diamonds and crossed swords.But finding an original one of if you could outside museum which cost a small fortune.I found these historical pieces very inter resting
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