Something shot out of a line throwing gun. Not a Model 1911, maybe a Glock.
I'm stumped--what is it
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They're all out looking for a bucket of prop wash....
It's another classic example of German over-engineering: It's a paper clip.
vigil617
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I think it is a retrieval device, designed to work in tandem with a separate anchoring line or wire cable in either a right- or left-handed situation. The shackle at the top attaches to the line that retrieves the device after it is dropped along the anchoring line that runs through the shackles on the sides and opposite ends. The hooks snag whatever is being retrieved -- which I think must be some sort of line or cable also, given the way the hooks are made.
But what it is designed to retrieve is beyond me. Whatever the object to be retrieved is, it must be pretty heavy for its diameter. I'm guessing this has something to do with getting an object out of a fluid, probably water.
But what it is designed to retrieve is beyond me. Whatever the object to be retrieved is, it must be pretty heavy for its diameter. I'm guessing this has something to do with getting an object out of a fluid, probably water.
Looks to be a conventional stockless anchor that was modified to allow for easy retrieval. Possibly for kedging, moving a vessel by hauling back on an anchor. Some landing craft used to drop a kedging anchor before beaching to assist in getting off the beach.
The other anchor is actually called a plow anchor and is very effective holding in soft bottoms.
Kevin
The other anchor is actually called a plow anchor and is very effective holding in soft bottoms.
Kevin
What we need is a US Navy Anchor Clanker to tell us what it is for....
One just did, see post 21
.gregintenn
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Michael Strahan's toothpick!
OFT II
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That's a Prussian nose picker known as "der booger scoop".
rburg
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But then it wouldn't work.
It would have to be some very small vessel. The thing cant be more tha a few inches long.
It's a teaching aid I tell ya!
gregintenn
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Looks like it took a considerable effort to make.
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I don't know? but some German awards are VERY pleasing to look at:
WWI German Pilots Badge:
WWI German Stormtrooper/Tank Badge:
Imperial German Airship Badge--Navy version I think?
Battle of Champagne Badge--German:
Imperial German Squadron? Badge:
Pour le Merite:
Imperial German Unterseeboot Badge:
Imperial German Cavalry Badge of some sort-probably a Loyalty to the Regiment badge:
Demjansk Sleeve Shield (one of several campaign shields)
WWII German retired pilots badge-similar to the Imperial version:
The rarer Lubeck Hanseatic Cross:
Hamburg, Bremen ans Lubeck Hanseatic Crosses:
Hohenzollern Cross w/ Crown:
Though not as ornate as the above-it's one of my favorite. The: Flandern Cross. Ive got 3 of these-2 full size-one miniture:
Maybe a small retirement gift or memento from serving on this German Steamer.
D. Deutschland Steamers Postcard
D. Deutschland Steamers Postcard
Absalom
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I don't know? but some German awards are VERY pleasing to look at:
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Imperial German Cavalry Badge of some sort-probably a Loyalty to the Regiment badge:
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Allow me to clear up a little misinterpretation:
The above has nothing to do with either cavalry or empire. It shows St. George and the dragon. It's a donation badge of the "Winterhilfswerk", the Nazi public collection effort to gather clothes and money. The legend reads "Secure victory over hunger and cold - we sacrifice".
deadin
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I think I found your anchor and this may be closer than we thought..
There were several "Deutschlands" over the years and I have no way of knowing if it was associated with any of them as I can't find when the little accessories were made.
I found the one shown below in a Adolf Frank ALFA catalog "Arms of the World 1911".
The catalog page indicates that these items were of fairly high quality as the cost of the anchor was 65 Marks in 1911. ($15.50 in US Dollars) In the same catalog a S&W Triple Lock could be had for 170 Marks. (around $40.00)
Any way, here are the pages. (Sorry about the quality of the prints, but my catalog is in pretty bad shape.....
It appears that the little anchor was made as a desk accessory and may have been used as memento for the SS Deutschland.
There were several "Deutschlands" over the years and I have no way of knowing if it was associated with any of them as I can't find when the little accessories were made.
I found the one shown below in a Adolf Frank ALFA catalog "Arms of the World 1911".
The catalog page indicates that these items were of fairly high quality as the cost of the anchor was 65 Marks in 1911. ($15.50 in US Dollars) In the same catalog a S&W Triple Lock could be had for 170 Marks. (around $40.00)
Any way, here are the pages. (Sorry about the quality of the prints, but my catalog is in pretty bad shape.....
bigwheelzip
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That's an outstanding bit of sleuthing!!
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kenv1950
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Thats great. I've been searching on the net for hours with nothing found. Thought it was a lost cause. Thanks
Now if someone could translate that would be greater (bottom picture )
I think I found your anchor and this may be closer than we thought..
It appears that the little anchor was made as a desk accessory and may have been used as memento for the SS Deutschland.
There were several "Deutschlands" over the years and I have no way of knowing if it was associated with any of them as I can't find when the little accessories were made.
I found the one shown below in a Adolf Frank ALFA catalog "Arms of the World 1911".
The catalog page indicates that these items were of fairly high quality as the cost of the anchor was 65 Marks in 1911. ($15.50 in US Dollars) In the same catalog a S&W Triple Lock could be had for 170 Marks. (around $40.00)
Any way, here are the pages. (Sorry about the quality of the prints, but my catalog is in pretty bad shape.....
Thats great. I've been searching on the net for hours with nothing found. Thought it was a lost cause. Thanks
Now if someone could translate that would be greater (bottom picture )
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deadin
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Already translated.... The catalog is in 4 languages German, French, English and Spanish. English is the third line....
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kenv1950
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guess I wasn't paying attention. Sometimes the holes in my retinas screws thing up
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zzzippper
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Das ist ein Deusche fangenpicke.
I presume that you were originally going to refer to aforesaid anchor clanker as a BM, but were concerned that the Gorilla's software was going to turn him into a **.What we need is a US Navy Anchor Clanker to tell us what it is for....
deadin
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Holy Cow!! I just noticed that the three cannon across the bottom of the page list for more than a Triple Lock.
The one on the left is listed at 230 Marks and the other two are 190 M each.
They are described as:
"All parts of the guns, such as barrel with support, gun carriage, training apparatus, breech, top part, rope brake, upper and lower shield, are movable. Finely gilded and mounted on an elegant slab."
The one on the left is listed at 230 Marks and the other two are 190 M each.
They are described as:
"All parts of the guns, such as barrel with support, gun carriage, training apparatus, breech, top part, rope brake, upper and lower shield, are movable. Finely gilded and mounted on an elegant slab."
SC_Mike
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It's for cleaning and maintenance of your Fahrvergnügen.
Most boat anchors have a "tripping" hole or shackle at the bottom so it can be pulled out backwards if it gets caught in a reef or rocks. This one has two shackles for that, I guess, but I wonder what the shackles midway up the shank are for?
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Brilliant! Deadin is on. Fire for effect!
I like the little teeny cannon on the same page.
I like the little teeny cannon on the same page.
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It CAN be possible but, I highly doubt it. "Service or retirement" awards/gifts were normally a large plaque with something engraved or attached to it-that showed the recipients service. The placques can be the size of a large platter-dish plate size, or enen the size of a small saucer. Der Rittmeister Militaria Home and Entrance Page is a great place to go to-that often sells these things. This also includes desk ornaments too.
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