The Courland Pocket (Latvia) - Metal Detecting Relic Hunting
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gseuser
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Liking what I see!
AndrewCNJ
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Those battle damaged helmets are incredible.
German Army Driver's Proficiency Badge in Bronze
On October 23RD 1942 Adolf Hitler introduced a series of three Motor Vehicle Driver’s Proficiency Badges in the grades of bronze, silver and gold with qualifications for bestowal of the badges being retroactive to December 1ST 1940. The badges were awarded to both Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), personnel and civilian personnel, including Foreign volunteers and auxiliary personnel, under Wehrmacht command, who had fulfilled the required criteria. The criteria for bestowal of one of the badges varied with exceptional driving ability and vehicle maintenance being the main considerations and also included a prescribed amount of days under difficult weather or combat conditions. When awarded the badge was accompanied by an award certificate and was to be worn on the lower left sleeve of the field blouse and service tunic. The badges were mounted on cloth bases which were to match the uniform it was to be worn on.
This example in bronze, is the lowest of the three grades.
On October 23RD 1942 Adolf Hitler introduced a series of three Motor Vehicle Driver’s Proficiency Badges in the grades of bronze, silver and gold with qualifications for bestowal of the badges being retroactive to December 1ST 1940. The badges were awarded to both Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), personnel and civilian personnel, including Foreign volunteers and auxiliary personnel, under Wehrmacht command, who had fulfilled the required criteria. The criteria for bestowal of one of the badges varied with exceptional driving ability and vehicle maintenance being the main considerations and also included a prescribed amount of days under difficult weather or combat conditions. When awarded the badge was accompanied by an award certificate and was to be worn on the lower left sleeve of the field blouse and service tunic. The badges were mounted on cloth bases which were to match the uniform it was to be worn on.
This example in bronze, is the lowest of the three grades.
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German canister for Gas Mask.
http://www.mp44.nl/equipment/gas_mask.htm
http://www.mp44.nl/equipment/gas_mask.htm
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All the medals belonged to Latvian legionary.
We found them into the old houses wall.
Latvian Legion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latvian_Legion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsRn9VKfehY
Iron Cross 2nd Class
The Iron Cross 2nd Class came with a ribbon and was worn in one of three different methods:
From the second button of the tunic. When in formal dress, the entire cross was worn mounted alone or as part of a medal bar. For everyday wear, either as a ribbon bar or the ribbon was worn from the second button of the tunic.
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/iron_cross/2nd_1st_class/2nd_class/ironcross_2.htm
We found them into the old houses wall.
Latvian Legion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latvian_Legion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsRn9VKfehY
Iron Cross 2nd Class
The Iron Cross 2nd Class came with a ribbon and was worn in one of three different methods:
From the second button of the tunic. When in formal dress, the entire cross was worn mounted alone or as part of a medal bar. For everyday wear, either as a ribbon bar or the ribbon was worn from the second button of the tunic.
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/iron_cross/2nd_1st_class/2nd_class/ironcross_2.htm
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The Eastern Front Medal (German: Medaille „Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42“)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Front_Medal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Front_Medal
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Beach Bum
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truly remarkable finds. This by far is one of my favorite threads. Thanks Lett for sharing all these finds with us. Exceptional!!!
