1940 P-08 War Relic info

sheepherder · 08-23-2015, 10:14 AM

There are some who feel the 'bring back' papers add to the value of the pistol. I don't agree, but if you are planning a display or a diorama they would be a nice addition.

I've always thought it would be amusing to do a Wehrmacht version of the 'bring back' papers [in German], describing an M1911A1 brought home [to Germany] by a returning German soldier.

I spent two weeks in Germany back in the 80's, at a Bundeswehr Luftwaffe air base. We had elderly German veterans as bus drivers. They all had souvenirs to sell, they all had stories, too - the most common one was to tell that they had fought the Russians, the French, and the British...but none had ever fought the Americans!

Ah, well. I drive a Nissan.

08-23-2015, 10:14 AM	#7
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,202 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 4,464 Times in 2,338 Posts	There are some who feel the 'bring back' papers add to the value of the pistol. I don't agree, but if you are planning a display or a diorama they would be a nice addition. I've always thought it would be amusing to do a Wehrmacht version of the 'bring back' papers [in German], describing an M1911A1 brought home [to Germany] by a returning German soldier. I spent two weeks in Germany back in the 80's, at a Bundeswehr Luftwaffe air base. We had elderly German veterans as bus drivers. They all had souvenirs to sell, they all had stories, too - the most common one was to tell that they had fought the Russians, the French, and the British...but none had ever fought the Americans! Ah, well. I drive a Nissan. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...