Krieghoff Parabellum in Finland - Question

John D. · 08-11-2004, 08:48 AM

Hello Panu,

You are most welcome! I know that many would enjoy seeing pictures of your HK, and I would be very interested in any proofs and/or markings. As well, if this Krieghoff came with a holster, how the holster was marked, and as importantly, the color. While these may seem like small details, in conducting research, the smallest detail sometimes makes a tremendous difference!

As well - my sincerest thanks for sharing your additional information about the Finnish involvement during the War. Frankly - when I mentioned in my first post that "Germany and Finland became "reluctant" Allies..", I was never certain how or why that came about. Germany's willingness to supply armaments makes perfect sense!

One perception I found in doing my research is that many historians outside of Finland considered the Germans and Finns very close Allies - simply based on the similiarity of the markings on the aircraft. In fact, from what I understand - the German swastika and the FAF emblem carry very different meanings and histories. And in reality - their agreements were borne out of necessity rather then a common belief in government. Perhaps ".."reluctant" Allies..." is an understatement!

Panu - our thanks again for your excellent information and post, and sharing such terrific details..!!!

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With Best Regards,

John D.

08-11-2004, 08:48 AM	#7
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 484 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	Hello Panu, You are most welcome! I know that many would enjoy seeing pictures of your HK, and I would be very interested in any proofs and/or markings. As well, if this Krieghoff came with a holster, how the holster was marked, and as importantly, the color. While these may seem like small details, in conducting research, the smallest detail sometimes makes a tremendous difference! As well - my sincerest thanks for sharing your additional information about the Finnish involvement during the War. Frankly - when I mentioned in my first post that "Germany and Finland became "reluctant" Allies..", I was never certain how or why that came about. Germany's willingness to supply armaments makes perfect sense! One perception I found in doing my research is that many historians outside of Finland considered the Germans and Finns very close Allies - simply based on the similiarity of the markings on the aircraft. In fact, from what I understand - the German swastika and the FAF emblem carry very different meanings and histories. And in reality - their agreements were borne out of necessity rather then a common belief in government. Perhaps ".."reluctant" Allies..." is an understatement! Panu - our thanks again for your excellent information and post, and sharing such terrific details..!!! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> With Best Regards, John D.