rj.hoare Posted 3 January , 2009 Share Posted 3 January , 2009 I have just seen this item on eBay and I wondered if anyone knows about them as it looks like the real thing?? eBay seems to bring out the weird and wonderful regardsstuff from WW1. I see the seller also has a WW1 German Gas Mask and Cannister. I must wonder if all these kind of items were "take homes" by squaddies departing from France or later "pick-ups" by tourists, as I expect everyone and his Uncle would visit the area after the war?? WW1 - German Sniper Shield Plate Item number: 220335893412 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbie4798 Posted 3 January , 2009 Share Posted 3 January , 2009 hi. it looks original enough to me, looks in good nick so wonderd if it was used much. couldnt really say how it arrived back in england but they are really heavy so i dought many squaddies were lugging them around. most probally put in to stores once the line moved up. the germans were pioneers in sniping. even in ww1 the brits fought it was un gentlemanly. theres a good book by major pritichard, "sniping in france" which talks of the use of these shields. would be a great read if interested james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew lucas Posted 3 January , 2009 Share Posted 3 January , 2009 looks AOK to me, I have the same one myself, all repainted of course, and a lot of battlefield pick ups. Have seen a few found in recent years, but this one looks in pretty good condition Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 4 January , 2009 Share Posted 4 January , 2009 It's fine - these are not uncommon. It is incomplete though and missing the rear prop. It's the standard 1916 German 'Infanterieschild'. Check this topic below where I posted some pics and more info: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...1&hl=sniper Here too: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...7&hl=sniper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 4 January , 2009 Share Posted 4 January , 2009 Max makes a good point. Looking at the photos there is no sign of the rear prop and therefore you would be only buying half the kit. The price if it stays in the £50 region would be ok as complete shields with a good prop and peephole cover are now selling for up to 150 euros at French arms fairs. I was very lucky recently to pick up a complete and very good condition shield for a third of that, but generally they will be around the 100 euros mark. Without the prop the value is reduced. Gunner Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj.hoare Posted 4 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 January , 2009 Thanks to everyone who provided some input, with particular emphasis on the supply of the various links that distracted me for a long wee while :-) I think I shall leave it be for now. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 Current Price £213 and an hour to go. I've had confirmation from the seller that the prop is missing from this sheild. Gunner Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 Clucking bell. Last time I bought these (about 4 years ago in France) I got three (complete) for £100... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 I got one of this type for 10 euros in july; The side guards werent as good as this one photo'd here but it was still a bargain. This one cost nothing; They can still be bought cheap in France/Belgium but are dearer at the fairs.Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 I got one of this type for 10 euros in july; Blimey Dave, It worth more as scrap than that! What type and date is that one? I've not seen one as complex as that before. Must be pretty rare. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 Sure was a good price - here is a dump of a few: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 where is that lot ? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew lucas Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 never ceases to amaze me the pric epeople pay for stuff, bought my one with the side plates on from la Target museum for under £30 same price for the other model from Pozieres! and with stand to for £20! about 4 years ago! matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 Blimey Dave, It worth more as scrap than that! What type and date is that one? I've not seen one as complex as that before. Must be pretty rare. John I don't suppose it's that rare,John.I dunno,to tell the truth but I have seen a few around.Very strong,very practical.You can run forward with one in this open position with no difficulties. I got it at Sailly,where we were supposed to meet last July(but we got there too late ) I'm guessing that this type is post early 1916 as the photo below shows what I call the 'bog standard' type in a training trench where the blokes have pickelhaubes.I really don't know. I cant believe the price the ebay one went for.I really gotta start selling again............. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 where is that lot ? Mick I bet I'm wrong but,it looks similar to the Vimy 'dump' that started with the bypass dig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 'Sniper' is a very expensive word on eBay these days. Use it often and your sure to be rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 Cannot remember where I got that pic from - sure it was on here somewhere. Possibly a Tony Strappoli (spel?) topic?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 I bet I'm wrong but,it looks similar to the Vimy 'dump' that started with the bypass dig. Thanks, when I'm next over there I'm taking a trailer ! Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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