I have more in common with other militaria collectors than I do with people whom I work with every day or even family members. It's unfortunate but just the way it is. We all share the passion.
It’s understandable as most of the dealers in this field are also pretty good people. I wish I could say they same for Sports card dealers; unfortunately in this collectible field there are too many parasites who only care about lining their pockets with others cash….and don’t care how they do it.
Wittman is awesome,I watch all his vids and I love the way he smokes and drinks while handling these old relics because I am sure there are many crybaby collectors cringing. I am a little disappointed that he not a gun guy and has no ammo for that broom handle pistol, They are fun and made to shoot.
Thomas Whitman is one of the great embassadors of militaria in general and edged weapons in particular that all collectors owe a great debt to. Even though he would play it down, he has shared his knowledge most generously through his various books and free seminars he shares fellow collectors on RUclips. Let us all raise our glass to the great man in everlasting thanks. To You Mr. Whitman Proust!!
Well Alex great video. This one with Tom is great and to get to see his collection is wonderful . You have great items too Alex. See you at a show soon again. Thanks for posting
The best way to describe why you want to collect the German WW2 artifacts atleast for me is that not only are they historically important but that these collections pay respect and homage to the veterans that went and fought to bring these war trophies home and in many cases these artifacts are absolutely beautiful, the craftsmanship and opulence that the Nazis made things is unparalleled in comparison to any other country. America, Britain, France, Russia the items more often than not were purely utilitarian and looks didn’t matter, they were a tool but the Germans managed to make items not only utilitarian but beautiful. Look at the uniforms, medals, visor caps, belt buckles, arm bands, edged weapons and even the leather and chains to attach them to the uniforms (chained SA/SS dagger is beautiful), silverware, porcelain, china, picture frames, flags, banners, pendants. Their use of symbolism was next level it played part in everything they done, you couldn’t go into a German town without seeing loads of banners, flags and pendants flying everywhere. America hadn’t worn an opulent uniform since the civil war when they had the blue with gold embroidered designs on the sleeves and shoulder boards, branded belt buckles and ammo pouches, sabers etc. There’s just a beauty to these artifacts that make them collectible and only people who are looking to cause trouble try to assign more to it than that like you obviously must be a Nazi and that’s insane, it’s history and to display and preserve it doesn’t mean you believe in the politics of who once wore or owned them but these are usually the same people who think statues of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson should be taken down because they owned slaves in the 16th century.
Thank you so much for all you do for us collecters,, you are the Best,, i love thé naturel relaxed fashon you do this type of vidéo,, and as always,,, so interesting,,, Happy New Year as well,, and many more years of fun for dear Thomas wittman
Wow, that was a great video. You guys work really well together. Ill ask my Dad about a photo he has of one of his buddy's wearing a SS that he "liberated" from the war. 9th infantry, 60th field artillery. A true bring back
👍What a great video just in time for the holidays, thank you Mr. Wittmann and Alex for presenting your wonderful items in your lovely home. All the best to you both, cheers.
As per the impressive "KONSULAT" sign: Embassies are the representatives of their home country, and consulates are diplomatic offices. I've had dealings with both. Oh, by the way, awesome room!
Томас спасибо, мы Вас любим и уважаем за вашу увлечённость и знания холодного оружия и военной истории, всегда ждем новых встреч, здоровья и добра Вам в новом году!!!
Awesome video, always good seeing you 2 guys together, you make a great team! And mr Wittmann your collecting room, I saw it already a 1000 times in several videos, just amazing👏👏👏 Wishing you guys and family a marry X-Mas and a happy 2023. And Alex you should do a video on your colletion ... All the best and greetings from the Netherlands, Mike.
I know it’s a taboo , but it’s collectable , they were and are important objects of our past. I have a few myself , and I hate when people ate offended by it. The most funniest of all is I have a Russian display and a German display. So I had a guy who was fascinated with the Russian artifacts , when he entered the Germans display well , it wasn’t ok and I was wrong and bla bla bla . Let just say , he didn’t stay too long for dinner 😂😂😂😂😂❤
Thomas thank you, we love and respect you for your passion and knowledge of cold weapons and military history, we are always looking forward to new meetings, health and good luck to you in the new year!!!
Absolutely outstanding collection!! I send you. Mr. Wittmann and our Russian friend Alex a very Merry Christmas from me, a very faithful watcher of your RUclips program. I hope to purchase something from you in the new year. Greetings from Nova Scotia Canada, 👌
Some notes to the german Hirschfänger hunting knifes. In old days of HRE a Hirschfänger was only allowed for noblemen, forrest officials and professional hunters. There had been no regulated Models, only sometimes the Military Jäger units had a regulated Military Hirschfänger, which was longer than most civilian Versions. This changed after Revolution attempt in 1848, now also commoners and parttime hunters could buy such a knife, but now forrest officials got a regulated model. Today you sometimes can see such a Hirschfänger,used as ceremonial Item by old hunters at Tradition Events. It was once used for selfdefence, to give wounded annimals a final stab, or to kill an annimal, when a pack of dogs is next to game. Today hunters prefer a final shot wih pistols. But some years ago , a hunter told me, that there is a Comeback of long hunting knifes and also boarspears (!). The reason: The number of boars became a problem in Germany, they are for German Perspektive large annimals. Nowadays edged weapons are used again for final stab, No noise when hunting next to settlements, ( more and more German people don't Like hunting), and especially at boar hunt, No danger of Shooting a dog acidently.
whau! what a collection!!...! i like to know more aboudt the anholt sword.. why is that sword so special? i have been to anholt carsle fore many years ago..wonderful region i germany, ! but thanks for what you do.. love your videos and merry Christmas to you both
Merry Christmas Alex & Tom…Love your Videos waiting for the Australian Dollar to improve so I can purchase some items..I will let you both know when this happens ..Pauly at Wilderness Coast on Fly in Australia 👍😎🇦🇺
I also love this video and his collection, however I did see an unwrapping and someone sent back a arm band that wasn't original and he said he would refund?
Thank you Tom and Alex for this inside look at your war room. I have always wanted to have a show room or war room like this with of course lower end militaria, however I also enjoyed your display cases Tom. Who makes those cases for you? Not only the large cases that take up the entire wall but the sword cases that hang on the walls?
all of it is interesting and amazing ....i would like to know the difference between a standard SA dagger and a marine SA dagger ! i'm a rookie Third Reich collector . i never miss a down in the cellar un-boxing video or a War Story video ...thank you both for sharing your knowledge !!!!
This is off topic but im kinda new to collecting and thought that I would ask my question here. so i got this finnish infantry m36 tunic and i got a idea to make the tunic a little interesting im gonna buy a tank destroyer sleeve patch and sew it to the tunic is that disrespectful? it dosent have a name on the tunic and that is something that could be worn on the sleeve but finding a tunic that has that patch on it is very rare and expensive but here is my worry is it ok to do it and does it drop the value of the tunic if i sell it in the future I know you can put medals and things on a tunic as long as they are something that would be worn with it but patches are different right? if this is just a shitty idea im gonna buy the patch anyway and just frame it or something😂
Found a lightly environmentally damaged but whole and in its easy to insert and remove K98 bayonet, also an Allied Commando knife in Normandy back in 82. Sound as a pound all the years, kept away in a cupboard, then I made mistake of getting married to a thieving witch. With light fingered bits on the side. It divorced me and dropped a pre planned distancing from my stuff order agin me. A year on I got back what was left of all my life's stuff only to find ALL and every German WW2 item vanished, from Reich postage stamps, badges, medals, coinage and, the bayonet GONE. Remnant was the 🇬🇧 C. Knife. Should I be grateful I got that back.? This theft whilst I was forced away was at either the grabbing hand of her local plod buncha dogs else her solicitor.. Miss that f o u n d 98.
I'd like to know what was in the black cases that were on the mantle I believe? Also would like to see the SA honor daggers up close and what Tom has the room insured for??
Incredible! In the middle of video I saw political visor, and Tom say, that have uniform downstairs. Its possible to see this uniform is some next video, please?
Not sure about that sign Alex. A lot of those are coming out of Poland that are fakes. Best of luck to you both. Mr Wittmans collection is mind blowing.
my son bought me a sa dagger about 13years ago from Mr Wittmann we still have it in the safe .always love your videos also only Russian i like at present, merry Christmas to all
Alex Toms getting up in age, thank you for the amazing interviews. No one has done more for the hobby than Mr. Wittmann
I have more in common with other militaria collectors than I do with people whom I work with every day or even family members. It's unfortunate but just the way it is. We all share the passion.
I agree wholeheartedly. Same here
it's a bit like being a trump voter hey ;)
It’s understandable as most of the dealers in this field are also pretty good people. I wish I could say they same for Sports card dealers; unfortunately in this collectible field there are too many parasites who only care about lining their pockets with others cash….and don’t care how they do it.
Same with firearm collectors.
@@darrinrentruc6614 it sucks and we lose a lot of people by the greedy few.
The music in these videos are superb ❤keep the good work 💯
Tom’s a nice guy always been nice and personable anytime I’ve met & talked with him.
Wittman is awesome,I watch all his vids and I love the way he smokes and drinks while handling these old relics because I am sure there are many crybaby collectors cringing. I am a little disappointed that he not a gun guy and has no ammo for that broom handle pistol, They are fun and made to shoot.
THANK YOU THOMAS FOR SHARING : ) .......................... AND W.M.A .
thanks sharing beautiful collection
What a man..! Great.
I can only imagine what it is like to see all that beautifu collection in person.
It took him well over 50 years to collect it all.
Tomas,weri gut
Those hunting cutlasses are really nice. Always my favorite category.
Thats the most wholesome intro that I ever saw
My step dad Tom has the best show on utube.
Complete style
Thomas Whitman is one of the great embassadors of militaria in general and edged weapons in particular that all collectors owe a great debt to. Even though he would play it down, he has shared his knowledge most generously through his various books and free seminars he shares fellow collectors on RUclips. Let us all raise our glass to the great man in everlasting thanks.
To You Mr. Whitman
Proust!!
utterly wonderful. wonderful christmas present!
Well Alex great video. This one with Tom is great and to get to see his collection is wonderful . You have great items too Alex. See you at a show soon again. Thanks for posting
Love Toms man cave, be scary to know the value of that room. Thanks for the video Alex🥃
I think Mr Wittman has probably one of thé most Greatest German collections in the world,,, a life times work,,,, Wonderfull Sir,,,,😊
The best way to describe why you want to collect the German WW2 artifacts atleast for me is that not only are they historically important but that these collections pay respect and homage to the veterans that went and fought to bring these war trophies home and in many cases these artifacts are absolutely beautiful, the craftsmanship and opulence that the Nazis made things is unparalleled in comparison to any other country.
America, Britain, France, Russia the items more often than not were purely utilitarian and looks didn’t matter, they were a tool but the Germans managed to make items not only utilitarian but beautiful. Look at the uniforms, medals, visor caps, belt buckles, arm bands, edged weapons and even the leather and chains to attach them to the uniforms (chained SA/SS dagger is beautiful), silverware, porcelain, china, picture frames, flags, banners, pendants.
Their use of symbolism was next level it played part in everything they done, you couldn’t go into a German town without seeing loads of banners, flags and pendants flying everywhere. America hadn’t worn an opulent uniform since the civil war when they had the blue with gold embroidered designs on the sleeves and shoulder boards, branded belt buckles and ammo pouches, sabers etc.
There’s just a beauty to these artifacts that make them collectible and only people who are looking to cause trouble try to assign more to it than that like you obviously must be a Nazi and that’s insane, it’s history and to display and preserve it doesn’t mean you believe in the politics of who once wore or owned them but these are usually the same people who think statues of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson should be taken down because they owned slaves in the 16th century.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for all you do for us collecters,, you are the Best,, i love thé naturel relaxed fashon you do this type of vidéo,, and as always,,, so interesting,,, Happy New Year as well,, and many more years of fun for dear Thomas wittman
Great video Alex, thanx for posting it! Happy Holidays!!
Good Stuff ! T Y . Thomas . !
This collection is absolutely amazing.
Now this is a Christmas gift! Can’t wait to watch, I’ve been dying to see a in depth look at Thomas’s collection. Alex and Tom, can’t beat it!
Looks like much upgrading over the years. Keep the best and chuck the rest 😊
Impressive collection
Wow, that was a great video. You guys work really well together. Ill ask my Dad about a photo he has of one of his buddy's wearing a SS that he "liberated" from the war. 9th infantry, 60th field artillery. A true bring back
👍What a great video just in time for the holidays, thank you Mr. Wittmann and Alex for presenting your wonderful items in your lovely home. All the best to you both, cheers.
Wow Tom what an amazing collection. I know I've said it a million times before but OMG. Lol
What an amazing collection. Спасибо Алексей, спасибо Томас.
As per the impressive "KONSULAT" sign: Embassies are the representatives of their home country, and consulates are diplomatic offices. I've had dealings with both. Oh, by the way, awesome room!
great collection..
When you have a good name it great the collectibles
Томас спасибо, мы Вас любим и уважаем за вашу увлечённость и знания холодного оружия и военной истории, всегда ждем новых встреч, здоровья и добра Вам в новом году!!!
С Рождеством !!!!!
I worked with a splendid man, Ely Wallach, and Wittman remind me (a little) of Ely. But a complete different person..........!
Hey Tom Remagen was the town on the other side of the lunderdorf bridge over the Rhine.
Awesome video, always good seeing you 2 guys together, you make a great team!
And mr Wittmann your collecting room, I saw it already a 1000 times in several videos, just amazing👏👏👏
Wishing you guys and family a marry X-Mas and a happy 2023.
And Alex you should do a video on your colletion ...
All the best and greetings from the Netherlands, Mike.
Thanks for showing the Kaiser in Garde Uniform statue. Looks very nice!
Seasons greetings to you both 🎉thank you so mutch for just being what you are 🍻love and peace allways ✌️
Merry Christmas and Happy New year Alex and Tom
What about the beautiful Bob Burns box cutter. 😉
Awesome video... and what a beauty Mr Wittmann collection. Thanks for sharing... Wish you guys an awesome 2023. Greetings from Brazil.
The Best
Status of collectors...Lemme Kilmeister...
37:25 the way you two describe the hobbie makes me go 😢 ❤ ! Love the videos and the vibe between you! What have i learned a lot from your channel!
Great video. Museum quality collection Mr. W. I hope it ends up in a military museum someday. It’s amazing history that everyone should see..
You guys are great,merry Christmas from Canada
Awesome video fellas you guys are awesome
I am looking for bayonet for k98 Mauser rifle, please tell mr Thomas and Mr Alex i am a huge fan of both channels, I love you guys
I would LOVE to see some artificial damask blades made by Horster close up.
Great video guys. Thanks, I look forward to seeing you at the SOS. Merry Christmas to you both!
I know it’s a taboo , but it’s collectable , they were and are important objects of our past. I have a few myself , and I hate when people ate offended by it. The most funniest of all is I have a Russian display and a German display. So I had a guy who was fascinated with the Russian artifacts , when he entered the Germans display well , it wasn’t ok and I was wrong and bla bla bla . Let just say , he didn’t stay too long for dinner 😂😂😂😂😂❤
👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
👍
Thomas thank you, we love and respect you for your passion and knowledge of cold weapons and military history, we are always looking forward to new meetings, health and good luck to you in the new year!!!
You guy's really are the best in the business. I have learned so much from these videos.
It is always a great video when you team up with Thomas! What an amazing collection!
I have to add that the blade on the Luftwaffe sword is just fantastic, the overall sword is just beautiful.
I agree
Wow...Great collection, amazing...Thanks and merry Chrismas from Germany.
Merry Christmas Tom and Alex. What an AMAZING collection.
Merry Christmas to all
Absolutely outstanding collection!! I send you. Mr. Wittmann and our Russian friend Alex a very Merry Christmas from me, a very faithful watcher of your RUclips program. I hope to purchase something from you in the new year. Greetings from Nova Scotia Canada, 👌
greetings! Merry Christmas!
Some notes to the german Hirschfänger hunting knifes. In old days of HRE a Hirschfänger was only allowed for noblemen, forrest officials and professional hunters. There had been no regulated Models, only sometimes the Military Jäger units had a regulated Military Hirschfänger, which was longer than most civilian Versions. This changed after Revolution attempt in 1848, now also commoners and parttime hunters could buy such a knife, but now forrest officials got a regulated model. Today you sometimes can see such a Hirschfänger,used as ceremonial Item by old hunters at Tradition Events.
It was once used for selfdefence, to give wounded annimals a final stab, or to kill an annimal, when a pack of dogs is next to game. Today hunters prefer a final shot wih pistols. But some years ago , a hunter told me, that there is a Comeback of long hunting knifes and also boarspears (!). The reason: The number of boars became a problem in Germany, they are for German Perspektive large annimals. Nowadays edged weapons are used again for final stab, No noise when hunting next to settlements, ( more and more German people don't Like hunting), and especially at boar hunt, No danger of Shooting a dog acidently.
whau! what a collection!!...! i like to know more aboudt the anholt sword.. why is that sword so special? i have been to anholt carsle fore many years ago..wonderful region i germany, ! but thanks for what you do.. love your videos and merry Christmas to you both
Thanks for watching!
Tks a lot very Nice vídeo
Great video, and great collection.
Merry Christmas Alex & Tom…Love your Videos waiting for the Australian Dollar to improve so I can purchase some items..I will let you both know when this happens ..Pauly at Wilderness Coast on Fly in Australia 👍😎🇦🇺
I also love this video and his collection, however I did see an unwrapping and someone sent back a arm band that wasn't original and he said he would refund?
Thank you Tom and Alex for this inside look at your war room. I have always wanted to have a show room or war room like this with of course lower end militaria, however I also enjoyed your display cases Tom. Who makes those cases for you? Not only the large cases that take up the entire wall but the sword cases that hang on the walls?
A Great treasure
How do I connect with mr wittman to buy a dagger. To add to my decent collection
I would love to see the full Rohm dagger
Diplomatic an Government daggers are very nice
Привет из Израиля
Ask Sir : Thomas - also May- You have Turkish or Arabic Sowrds - Dagers ? Thanks
all of it is interesting and amazing ....i would like to know the difference between a standard SA dagger and a marine SA dagger ! i'm a rookie Third Reich collector . i never miss a down in the cellar un-boxing video or a War Story video ...thank you both for sharing your knowledge !!!!
Потрясающе! Жду в переводе! 👍
Great video but I’m surprised the swords ain’t displayed better
This is off topic but im kinda new to collecting and thought that I would ask my question here. so i got this finnish infantry m36 tunic and i got a idea to make the tunic a little interesting im gonna buy a tank destroyer sleeve patch and sew it to the tunic is that disrespectful? it dosent have a name on the tunic and that is something that could be worn on the sleeve but finding a tunic that has that patch on it is very rare and expensive but here is my worry is it ok to do it and does it drop the value of the tunic if i sell it in the future I know you can put medals and things on a tunic as long as they are something that would be worn with it but patches are different right? if this is just a shitty idea im gonna buy the patch anyway and just frame it or something😂
👍👍👍👍👍
Всё что связано с Томасом интересно
Hi Alex, can you visit the Nazi room at the war museum in Colorado Springs of the "Dragon man" (Mel Bernstein )sometime?!
Good idea
@@alexwarstory Have a good 2023!
I really like the SA high leader dagger. If you could show us the object closer, i would be really happy :)
Eine schöne Weihnacht ihr beiden ,Alex bist du nächstes Jahr in Deutschland unterwegs?
I drink and chew does that count?
Ich wünsche allen frohe Weihnachten
We saw some of the HG items, anything in Thomas collection from some of the major players? Especially the 'Big Boss" himself?
Found a lightly environmentally damaged but whole and in its easy to insert and remove K98 bayonet, also an Allied Commando knife in Normandy back in 82.
Sound as a pound all the years, kept away in a cupboard, then I made mistake of getting married to a thieving witch. With light fingered bits on the side. It divorced me and dropped a pre planned distancing from my stuff order agin me. A year on I got back what was left of all my life's stuff only to find ALL and every German WW2 item vanished, from Reich postage stamps, badges, medals, coinage and, the bayonet GONE.
Remnant was the 🇬🇧 C. Knife.
Should I be grateful I got that back.?
This theft whilst I was forced away was at either the grabbing hand of her local plod buncha dogs else her solicitor..
Miss that f o u n d 98.
Can we see the Japanese Shin Gunto he has?
How much would a falcon hunting cutlass run? That is nice!
Ph.d. In what?
I'd like to know what was in the black cases that were on the mantle I believe? Also would like to see the SA honor daggers up close and what Tom has the room insured for??
Hey Tom, why has your wonderful Panzer-bayonett a brown frog??? Thanx for all Alex+Thomas, BR smithy from Germany
Incredible! In the middle of video I saw political visor, and Tom say, that have uniform downstairs. Its possible to see this uniform is some next video, please?
Одни витрины чего стоят, я уже не говорю о предметах
Блин, круто! Старик Витманн красава, с юмором! Жду на русском языке!!!
Not sure about that sign Alex. A lot of those are coming out of Poland that are fakes. Best of luck to you both. Mr Wittmans collection is mind blowing.
this one is original
@@alexwarstory that's good that you got it authenticated. More collections should do that and maybe the fakers would stop making fakes.
my son bought me a sa dagger about 13years ago from Mr Wittmann we still have it in the safe .always love your videos also only Russian i like at present, merry Christmas to all
He likes hunting things but is afraid to fire a gun?
My girlfriend hates my whole collection lol.