Checkermann1 Posted September 6, 2021 Share #1 Posted September 6, 2021 Hallo everone, I collect militaria from WW2, mainly german Things. I want a bit of a Chance. however, I would like to start collecting us militaria. Im interessted in the usmc, Pacific Theatre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorofwar Posted September 6, 2021 Share #2 Posted September 6, 2021 Hallo! And welcome- I visited Bavaria in 2010 and loved it there. You must find some good German items over there. You’ll find plenty of USMC Pacific Theater information on this forum. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkermann1 Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted September 6, 2021 Bayern ist vielleicht das beste Bundesland in Deutschland 😉 Oktoberfest, Weißwust 🤣 wo bist du gewesen? Hmmm....gute deutsche Artikel natürlich, aber noch mehr Fakes! Ich bin auf der Suche nach original usmc Things, Helmcover, Camouflage Jacke und vielem mehr....ich hoffe jemand kann helfen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted September 6, 2021 Share #4 Posted September 6, 2021 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted September 6, 2021 Share #5 Posted September 6, 2021 An internet translation. "Bavaria is perhaps the best state in Germany 😉 Oktoberfest, Weisswust 🤣 where have you been? Hmmm .... good German articles of course, but more fakes! I'm looking for original usmc things, helmet covers, camouflage jackets and much more ... I hope someone can help" Isn't technology great ! Welcome to the forum Checkerman. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd62 Posted September 6, 2021 Share #6 Posted September 6, 2021 Welcome aboard from beautiful Bavaria! I was there many years ago and absolutely loved it. I actually had a trip planned for last May, but Covid took care of that dang it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkermann1 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted September 7, 2021 I wanted to fly to America last year too, but it didn't work out because of the damned corona. But America is such a big country, I don't know what to look at first. a question ... here is a marketplace where you can only get in if you have made 30 posts, did I understand that correctly ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 8, 2021 Share #8 Posted September 8, 2021 You don't see too many Germans collecting USMC Pacific. WWI USMC, sure, but not so much WWII. But you've come to the right place. Be aware, some USMC stuff is as heavily faked as Third Reich stuff! Especially camouflage! But this place is definitely the place to be to avoid being burned on US stuff Yes, once you've reached 30 posts of quality, you will be able to post in the marketplace. Quality posts just means actual discussion, not a bunch of "ooohs" and "ahhhhs" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkermann1 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted September 8, 2021 I thought I was starting something new. I am looking for exactly such camouflage uniforms. I like the usmc so much because of these uniforms. I always create complete ensembles, now it's going to be a marine. I am sure that 30 good posts are not a problem, after all I have a lot of questions and I like to know a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 8, 2021 Share #10 Posted September 8, 2021 You'll fit right in here. I'd say you picked one of the more expensive categories of the US WWII hobby...but you've been collecting Third Reich, so this will probably seem like a bargain And yes, our camouflage is quite popular...half the world is wearing a knockoff of MARPAT these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkermann1 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted September 8, 2021 it is definitely cheaper than waffen SS things. i could have a "wiking" field jacket, but 7.2k € is a lot of money .... for this money a nice complete marine could probably stand there The main thing is that I am in good hands here in this forum and that it is moving forward. what is the best way to start? I would need a few good militaria dealers, can anyone recommend any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted September 8, 2021 Share #12 Posted September 8, 2021 Hello Checkermann & welcome to the USMF! For German / non-U.S. militaria please check out our sister forum, the World Militaria Forum. https://www.worldmilitariaforum.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 8, 2021 Share #13 Posted September 8, 2021 16 hours ago, Checkermann1 said: it is definitely cheaper than waffen SS things. i could have a "wiking" field jacket, but 7.2k € is a lot of money .... for this money a nice complete marine could probably stand there The main thing is that I am in good hands here in this forum and that it is moving forward. what is the best way to start? I would need a few good militaria dealers, can anyone recommend any? Yes, for the price of an SS Wiking tunic, you will be able to put together a whole Marine (well, maybe not a jump-ready Paramarine, but a typical infantryman). The best way to start is to use the search bar to check out the topics already posted about whatever gear/uniform part you are interested in. Just like any of the German focused forums, feel free to post here before buying for opinions. There are much, much less fakes in the US hobby, but there are still fakes out there. As far as good dealers...any of the banners you see on this forum are reputable dealers. Sellers who rip off collectors are not welcome here, and you can rest assured that those we allow to advertise here are in good standing. There is a list on the right side of the main forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted September 9, 2021 Share #14 Posted September 9, 2021 Welcome to our new Bavarian member. Yes, I too collected Waffen SS a few decades ago and you will have far fewer reproduction USMC items comparable; a have a few items in a couple of Mike Beaver’s books. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkermann1 Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share #15 Posted September 10, 2021 Thank you for the greeting. i see that you are usmc specialist ... i will come to you with a lot of questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted September 10, 2021 Share #16 Posted September 10, 2021 Well I have no idea how I got that banner but there are many people with more knowledge than myself here on this forum. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkermann1 Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share #17 Posted September 11, 2021 who are the usmc specialists here in the forum? in case i have a question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 12, 2021 Share #18 Posted September 12, 2021 There are several, and they vary depending on type of item (helmets, uniforms, insignias, etc). It's best to post in the appropriate open subforum for maximum visibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted September 12, 2021 Share #19 Posted September 12, 2021 Hello and welcome from another bavarian. Where in Bavaria do you live? As you read before, USMC as collecting theme is not very common here. Know some collectors who collect US Army as counterpart of the Wehrmacht so they can show of both sides in their collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkermann1 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share #20 Posted September 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Backtheattack said: Hello and welcome from another bavarian. Where in Bavaria do you live? As you read before, USMC as collecting theme is not very common here. Know some collectors who collect US Army as counterpart of the Wehrmacht so they can show of both sides in their collection. I come from near Ingolstadt. i don't know anyone who collects usmc or us army things. of my buddies i would be the only one who collects us militaria .... but i always find it more interesting when you get more information about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted September 12, 2021 Share #21 Posted September 12, 2021 Hello Checkermann1, Please take a moment to check out an artifact of my Bavarian roots on the World Militaria Forum. https://www.worldmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/314786-royal-bavarian-army-discharge-1839/ Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkermann1 Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share #22 Posted September 13, 2021 17 hours ago, I Hate Moths said: Hello Checkermann1, Please take a moment to check out an artifact of my Bavarian roots on the World Militaria Forum. https://www.worldmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/314786-royal-bavarian-army-discharge-1839/ Tom I checked it out. very nice ... you don't see it every day .... very rare !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted September 13, 2021 Share #23 Posted September 13, 2021 I Hate Moths, thank you for this very interesting item. Froschgrün is a part of the Town of Naila, and Herpich is a common name here around, for instance at the town of Hof there is a great catering firm "Herpich Metzgerei". Checkermann1, I live at Naila near Hof in northern Bavaria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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