Thanks Tom for interviewing Patrick and I. I appreciate you including us in your video. The one item that Tom showed towards the end of our interview was a SS overcoat that someone had asked me to evaluate. Unfortunately, it was a total reproduction and we were waiting for the customer to return to pick it up. It was not anything that was part of my display and we do not own that item. Great job with our interview and we'd also like to thank Robby for his excellent photography.
Thank you for pointing out the reproduction, that's very heartening to see a dealer going the extra mile to ensure that it's clear what it was. It can be disheartening for a new collector with all the fakes and reproductions you keep hearing about.
I literally love watching you. Unlike a lot of dealers out to make a buck, your a collector as well, and you love this stuff. Your like a kid and it’s great. It’s a shame not every dealer is like you. You’ve got a great eye as well. I can’t wait to stop by your table one day. This hobby will suffer the day you retire for sure. Keep up the great job you do 👍!
Thank you for this great video! I’m glad I finally got to meet you in person! I’m the guy who bought the takedown gravity knife from your display and took a photo with you. Thanks again!!
Go to this show every year with my grandpa, it’s like stepping in a time machine.... it’s as tangible as history gets and nothing compares in my opinion!
Another nice video Mr. Wittmann. Informative and fun too. If you happen to have an extra Firemen's bayonet scabbard around (to fit an approx. 10 1/2" bladed Tiger) preferrably with appropriate frog, I would be happy to purchase it for a fair price, finding one independent of the bayonet is proving difficult. Among numerous other items, one that I would have a great deal of reservation about is the plethora, nay 'avalanche' of engraved serving pieces, and candy and nut dishes, and lobster claw pics, and ashtrays, and wine goblets, and toenail clippers, and ice buckets, and soap dishes, and dog collars, etc. etc.that are available and reputedly having belonged to AH, or EB, or HG, or,or,or... so easy to have engraved after the fact. Over the years I have seen several firearms (some of great historical import, and owned by 'advanced' collectors, i.e. Colts, Winchesters, Henry's, Luger's, Walther's and others) that I have known to have been 'improved', with a much higher caliber of deep and intricate engraving than is required for the afore mentioned more mundane items. The chicanery and tomfoolery of all the reproductions, and the various 'doctored' and assembled pieces is what does the most damage to the hobby and the hobby's image and veracity. Also many of the militaria/gear pieces (of both axis and allies) were produced in numbers in the great hundreds of thousands of units (bayonets, helmets, hats, armbands, certain medals etc.) and yet are now commanding prices completely out of proportion to their scarcity (or lack) in my opinion. No wonder people are so receptive to the fakes. You tell a story about yourself as a young collector asking a more advanced collector for his opinion about a dagger you were not 100% percent sure about, and had asked, was it any good?" And his answer you said was, "good enough". I think that story speaks to, and illustrates, the problems of the hobby in a big way, and it's your story! Anyway enough soap boxing, thanks for an entertaining video, and I also very much enjoy your basement unboxings. Thanks. Sincerely. Nick
Thank you Sir for that insight into the show, once again I am blown away by the diverse merchandise on offer,and and also by the informative and most enthusiastic people!e you talk and discuss items ,many thanks again and as always love and peace Carl FISHBURN Co Durham 👏👏👏
Oh I love the red grip 2nd model Luftwaffe with gems! It would nicely fit to my collection next to the Dingers one. Sadly I didnt find it for sale on your website.
Fantastic video Tom, and I always like the longer ones like this which feature much more. Gerhard had some choice pieces and even Walter too with the Austrian dagger....although always doubtful about any EB monograms these days....any jeweller can use a tool and hey presto ....a piece of plain 40s silver suddenly is worth 10 times more !
@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria very much so Tom.....Walter can't help himself I guess...lol....love your AH Grosser match holder....very fine and unique one of a kind. My friend sadly no longer with us was the Berghof administrator, Herbert Döring told me about the silver service and how AH became annoyed when pieces were pocketed by Hitlers guests
This 2 last pieces are amazing , but the Marseille badge in gold is priceless , can you imagine him wearing it after all his battles , omg it’s amazing … is it even possible to buy it ?
I need to get me some German world war II uniforms I like collecting German world war II because it's really rare to find something that is worth something to have in your collection from the German world war ii era
Another great video Tom. Is there anyway you can post or list some of the vendor websites? A lot of us would love to be able to come to the shows, but cannot. So much great stuff. Hopefully someday this show will come to Florida.
Looking at that Herman Goering doll, didn’t he carry a S&W revolver instead of a Luger? I believe I have seen such pictures. Oh, thank you for another very entertaining vid.
Great video Tom. QUESTION: where are the gravity knives on your website?? Haven't been able to find them there in months. Just assumed you didn't have any for sale, but this video proves otherwise. Thanks for making these and kerp them coming. My son and I watch them all.
Great video Tom, you're a great teacher. Please, could you show more prices on the items? It would help a collector to get more acquainted with prices etc....(I like the longer Vids)
Tom I have a question for you. Being a young collector myself I often wonder the future of the hobby? What are your thoughts on the future? Can you see the hobby declining due to little youth involvement? Would love to know your thoughts.
It is exactly this kind of question that makes me wish I could get Tom answer the comment section directly. I need to find a way to makes this happen. Until then if you want to pose this question to him in an email (herrwittmann@gmail.com) I know he will be delighted to answer.
im 11 years old and i have a large 100+ items and i love it only 2 guns tho mosin nagant british jungle carbine 303 german helmet etc i i dont think it will die
I would like to tell you a little bit more about my father. Who was in Patton third infantry. We used to sit and talk about the war he told me so many stories and he would tell me the same story time and time again. And I never once told him dad you have told me the story before. The stories never change so they were obviously true clear into his late 80s he would tell me stories about his adventures after the fighting was over and they were stationed in Germany preparing to go to Japan. He got the Silverstar and a Purple Heart and a couple three good conduct memo I loved my dad he was a very brave man and tough as nails you told me they were getting ready to go into a town in Germany to push the Germans back and they were putting sandbags on the outside of the tanks. And Patton came through and told them get them son of a bitch in bags of those tanks there to take limes not save them. And Patton was thinking about the fuel
Hello Patton believed the sandbags would slow the tanks down and he wanted speed and assault tactics. He may have been correct but other nation crews wanted the extra protection.
Me, MilitariaReviews should do a video about this one and give their opinion because aside from Gerhard's usual fake trinkets there was some different, even convincing stuff too. Like is it any good?
Where can I find info online about local & national clubs and show schedules? I’m Jonzing to see these things in person. Thomas, I would love to see you do a seminar on how tell fakes and counterfeits from real artifacts. This is invaluable information for a new collector. Unfortunately in any historical collectible hobby there are scum bags that want to dupe those of us not even close to being as knowledgeable as you are my friend.
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Thanks Tom for interviewing Patrick and I. I appreciate you including us in your video. The one item that Tom showed towards the end of our interview was a SS overcoat that someone had asked me to evaluate. Unfortunately, it was a total reproduction and we were waiting for the customer to return to pick it up. It was not anything that was part of my display and we do not own that item. Great job with our interview and we'd also like to thank Robby for his excellent photography.
Thank you for pointing out the reproduction, that's very heartening to see a dealer going the extra mile to ensure that it's clear what it was. It can be disheartening for a new collector with all the fakes and reproductions you keep hearing about.
I purchased stuff from you several times Bill. Greetings from Holland.
Bill Shea Top Shelf Guy could not ask for better!
Hey Bill l will give you a call some day
Glad you left the fake seller out. You are a highly respected member of the hobby and his reputation tarnishes yours. Great video!
Muchas gracias señor Wittmann por tanto conocimiento para nosotros los coleccionistas, muchos saludos desde Bogotá Colombia!!!
Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras, Sr. Gomez
As always great video Tom, hopefully you will be at the MAX show coming here in September preparing to come to my first “real” show.
Great Video as always Mr Wittmann I always really appreciate your Videos of the shows as I live in Europe and can't be there.
greetings from Austria!
So much, wow. Have to go soon thank you for showing so much....
Whoo, I was waiting for this one, thanks for uploading it so quickly after the show. Now to enjoy the video!
Awesome video Mr Wittmann... I wish I could attend. The best pieces was from the seller Gerhard... amazing. Thanks
I literally love watching you. Unlike a lot of dealers out to make a buck, your a collector as well, and you love this stuff. Your like a kid and it’s great. It’s a shame not every dealer is like you. You’ve got a great eye as well. I can’t wait to stop by your table one day. This hobby will suffer the day you retire for sure. Keep up the great job you do 👍!
Thank you for this great video! I’m glad I finally got to meet you in person! I’m the guy who bought the takedown gravity knife from your display and took a photo with you. Thanks again!!
Go to this show every year with my grandpa, it’s like stepping in a time machine.... it’s as tangible as history gets and nothing compares in my opinion!
Wunderschöne Stücke.
Outstanding missed it this year I'll see you next year with my son
As always, very interesting items and history. Great to see everyone healthy. Enjoyed the longer video. Thank you.
Some wonderful items for sale Tom. We will try to be there In February. Thanks for sharing as always. 👍
Looking forward to it! Please make a point of coming by the table.
@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria Absolutely my friend!
Hi Tom
Always Enjoy You’re Show Videos ...
Thanks
Loved the extra long video, thank you so much guys, really love the content you make!
Another nice video Mr. Wittmann. Informative and fun too. If you happen to have an extra Firemen's bayonet scabbard around (to fit an approx. 10 1/2" bladed Tiger) preferrably with appropriate frog, I would be happy to purchase it for a fair price, finding one independent of the bayonet is proving difficult. Among numerous other items, one that I would have a great deal of reservation about is the plethora, nay 'avalanche' of engraved serving pieces, and candy and nut dishes, and lobster claw pics, and ashtrays, and wine goblets, and toenail clippers, and ice buckets, and soap dishes, and dog collars, etc. etc.that are available and reputedly having belonged to AH, or EB, or HG, or,or,or... so easy to have engraved after the fact. Over the years I have seen several firearms (some of great historical import, and owned by 'advanced' collectors, i.e. Colts, Winchesters, Henry's, Luger's, Walther's and others) that I have known to have been 'improved', with a much higher caliber of deep and intricate engraving than is required for the afore mentioned more mundane items. The chicanery and tomfoolery of all the reproductions, and the various 'doctored' and assembled pieces is what does the most damage to the hobby and the hobby's image and veracity. Also many of the militaria/gear pieces (of both axis and allies) were produced in numbers in the great hundreds of thousands of units (bayonets, helmets, hats, armbands, certain medals etc.) and yet are now commanding prices completely out of proportion to their scarcity (or lack) in my opinion. No wonder people are so receptive to the fakes. You tell a story about yourself as a young collector asking a more advanced collector for his opinion about a dagger you were not 100% percent sure about, and had asked, was it any good?" And his answer you said was, "good enough". I think that story speaks to, and illustrates, the problems of the hobby in a big way, and it's your story! Anyway enough soap boxing, thanks for an entertaining video, and I also very much enjoy your basement unboxings. Thanks. Sincerely. Nick
Beautiful things.👍Great place.
Very nice Video! Longer Videos are much better, because i can‘t get enough from this!
Thanks Mr Wittmann
Danke Herr Wittmann👍
Wonderful show!
Enjoying walking the floor with you; almost the next best thing to being there! 👍😎
Thanks from Austria
Very GOOD video ! Length is good! Time passed by like it was nothing! Very interesting stuff! Keep it going Wittmann!!👍
Wish I could be there. Thanks for sharing! Great as always!
Thanks Tom. Very difficult to find decent SS daggers now, especially chained officers
Loved the show and appreciate the video
Wat een mooie dingen allemaal alweer. En wat een geweldige show. Groetjes van mij uit Nederland, Den Haag 💛💚👊❤🔰
Heel erg bedankt voor het!
Thank you Sir for that insight into the show, once again I am blown away by the diverse merchandise on offer,and and also by the informative and most enthusiastic people!e you talk and discuss items ,many thanks again and as always love and peace Carl FISHBURN Co Durham 👏👏👏
Love the Long video….thanks Tom 🇩🇰
GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU
Oh I love the red grip 2nd model Luftwaffe with gems! It would nicely fit to my collection next to the Dingers one. Sadly I didnt find it for sale on your website.
Fantastic video Tom, and I always like the longer ones like this which feature much more. Gerhard had some choice pieces and even Walter too with the Austrian dagger....although always doubtful about any EB monograms these days....any jeweller can use a tool and hey presto ....a piece of plain 40s silver suddenly is worth 10 times more !
And the EB and Heydrich plates are just terrible as well.
@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria very much so Tom.....Walter can't help himself I guess...lol....love your AH Grosser match holder....very fine and unique one of a kind. My friend sadly no longer with us was the Berghof administrator, Herbert Döring told me about the silver service and how AH became annoyed when pieces were pocketed by Hitlers guests
Picked up an Izhevsk tt33 made in 1942 at this show, had a great time! Thanks for the updates
Really interesting video and pieces
Great Vid. Tom Big thx
HE IS THE 🐐‼️
Thank you sir for this video
This 2 last pieces are amazing , but the Marseille badge in gold is priceless , can you imagine him wearing it after all his battles , omg it’s amazing … is it even possible to buy it ?
Looking sharp Tom Prost !
Great video Tom, I will email you regarding the AH flatware
Exelent video like always
Any chance I can get further information on whether the ring Herman Goring gave Marseile at 41:13 is for sale?
Danke.
I'm not sure of the status; you'd have to drop Tom an email at herrwittmann@gmail.com.
@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria I see,
thank you.
I need to get me some German world war II uniforms I like collecting German world war II because it's really rare to find something that is worth something to have in your collection from the German world war ii era
Great video love the German imperial guard sword what a beaut
Thanks for the video! Greetings from Germany
Danke fürs Einschalten!
Another great video Tom. Is there anyway you can post or list some of the vendor websites? A lot of us would love to be able to come to the shows, but cannot. So much great stuff. Hopefully someday this show will come to Florida.
What is the bayonet (?) third from the right at the 1:04:45 mark?
Looking at that Herman Goering doll, didn’t he carry a S&W
revolver instead of a Luger? I believe I have seen such pictures. Oh, thank you for another very entertaining vid.
Great video Tom. QUESTION: where are the gravity knives on your website?? Haven't been able to find them there in months. Just assumed you didn't have any for sale, but this video proves otherwise. Thanks for making these and kerp them coming. My son and I watch them all.
What types of steel were used in most of these daggers/knives???
Great video Tom, you're a great teacher. Please, could you show more prices on the items? It would help a collector to get more acquainted with prices etc....(I like the longer Vids)
I really hope one day to get over there.
Where can I buy and sell stuff like this on the west coast? I’m talking about leaders daggers Thank you
Tom I have a question for you. Being a young collector myself I often wonder the future of the hobby? What are your thoughts on the future? Can you see the hobby declining due to little youth involvement? Would love to know your thoughts.
It is exactly this kind of question that makes me wish I could get Tom answer the comment section directly. I need to find a way to makes this happen.
Until then if you want to pose this question to him in an email (herrwittmann@gmail.com) I know he will be delighted to answer.
im 11 years old and i have a large 100+ items and i love it only 2 guns tho mosin nagant british jungle carbine 303 german helmet etc i i dont think it will die
@@erichl1167 i have most of my stuff is inherited id say 80% but money is an issue my dad dosent buy me any thing
@@erichl1167 I completely agree, and it isn't gonna get better with items aging and becoming scarcer therefore driving up prices
@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria Will defineatly be contacting him
I would like to tell you a little bit more about my father. Who was in Patton third infantry. We used to sit and talk about the war he told me so many stories and he would tell me the same story time and time again. And I never once told him dad you have told me the story before. The stories never change so they were obviously true clear into his late 80s he would tell me stories about his adventures after the fighting was over and they were stationed in Germany preparing to go to Japan. He got the Silverstar and a Purple Heart and a couple three good conduct memo I loved my dad he was a very brave man and tough as nails you told me they were getting ready to go into a town in Germany to push the Germans back and they were putting sandbags on the outside of the tanks. And Patton came through and told them get them son of a bitch in bags of those tanks there to take limes not save them. And Patton was thinking about the fuel
Hello
Patton believed the sandbags would slow the tanks down and he wanted speed and assault tactics. He may have been correct but other nation crews wanted the extra protection.
Thank you for sharing, Mr. Makin.
Were can I get such cases (or what are they called)?
18:25
www.wooddisplaycases.com/
@@WittmannAntiqueMilitaria thanks a lot !
Get the name of can we return that to the family?
When and we're is the show next year?
Hey I just noticed myself in the frame 4:08 into the video 😂
what is the value of the AH album?
Bill Shea, an absolute gentleman, 🇬🇧 greetings from England
I wanted to go to this show so bad but couldn't make it (I'm so broke right now). I've never been :(
Do mike mason have a internet homepage 1:08:16 Hope somebody can Help me:)
Who’s here after watching militariareviews videos about this guy 👍😂
Me, MilitariaReviews should do a video about this one and give their opinion because aside from Gerhard's usual fake trinkets there was some different, even convincing stuff too. Like is it any good?
The same dagger is featured twice in this video… the one with the owner’s name etched into the blade ‘Ernst…’ Think it was a Hitler Youth knife.
It happens. They were probably hung over.
The Austrian Airforce Dagger Maker that Walter K is displaying is a Z E I T L E R not a Z E I T N E R. Its pronounced with an L not an N.
Where can I find info online about local & national clubs and show schedules? I’m Jonzing to see these things in person. Thomas, I would love to see you do a seminar on how tell fakes and counterfeits from real artifacts. This is invaluable information for a new collector. Unfortunately in any historical collectible hobby there are scum bags that want to dupe those of us not even close to being as knowledgeable as you are my friend.
Great Video, as always. That HJ-Knive truly was a beauty. Was it a Robert Klaas piece?
whens the next ky show
Friday Feb. 24 to sunday then pack up on monday
13:57 The AVENGERS ⁉️
Ha! It does look like the Avengers logo!
21:15 he's got one hell of a job.
Is this stuff going to be worth anything when the older people for off? Kids these days will burn it
Probably not, im still buying it
@@TheOriginalShoneBoyOnYT I'm just saying...I hope not but the interest to me will fade. I mean statues don't even stay up let alone this stuff
I don’t type. Because I can’t spell worth a damn. So I talk into the phone and some of my words or miss placed I’m sorry
Don't you worry about it. Talk away.
Anyone else cringe when he had the cigar next to that fellers tunic?
Yeah, he gets a little out of hand brandishing those things.
Kursk 1943.....
Are you trolling that fake peddler when you hang out with him or what? Great content though.