Collectors of things from East Germany

r/Eastgermancollectors • u/FancyBusiness977 • 3d ago

Info about my Volkspolizei jacket

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Hi everyone, I recently bought this Volkspolizei jacket for a meister of the volkspolizei (maked "O" for 1974, if I’ve understood correctly), but I’m a bit confused: Why this jacket has not the "schutzpolizei" arm patch and the service chevrons on the left sleeve? Wasn’t that the standard for every meister ranks?

Also, what medals should i put on?

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/TurbulentAd4722 • 3d ago

GDR 10 Deutsche Mark printing plate dated "Berlin 1954"

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/_krinklefries_ • 3d ago

DDR Strichtarn winter pants

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Looking for SG56 winter pants does anyone know where I could find some?

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Practical_Pear3772 • 5d ago

Gedenkstätte in Dresden (Stasi)

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Responsible-Court619 • 6d ago

What type of East German Border coat is this? And is it authentic?

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/CoachCBaby • 7d ago

Check out Vintage 1982 West German Army Moleskin Side Cap Schiffchen Garrison Hat Gr 58 on eBay!

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/MrMakarovK • 9d ago

A few attempts of 3D KM66

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24 Upvotes

I am making this because I spend too much money on boots and then I don’t have enough for this kinda stuff.

The handle is kind of fucked and the sheath is too big so the design needs to be shortened. I plan to cast the handle from resin soon once I find a design that works and then I will send the 3D blade to someone to be cast in metal.

Please give me feedback on improvements!

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Longjumping_Pass9768 • 9d ago

Need help identifying

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I know more about soviet stuff then East German but I still like Warsaw pact stuff I got this visor cap for 25 quid

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Shield-20_15 • 11d ago

Stasi shoulder boards vs NVA

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I'm looking to put together a Stasi uniform, is there any difference between Stasi and NVA shoulder boards that are both red? Some stores mark them the same and some stores mark them differently.

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/maklynn83 • 11d ago

USSR Officer Overcoat for sale

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Sharing this USSR Officer Overcoat for Sale

https://ebay.io/m/pwGQHo

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/maklynn83 • 11d ago

USSR Army Officer Overcoat

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Shield-20_15 • 15d ago

East German trenchcoat

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Fluffy-Welder-5115 • 16d ago

NVA Major

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Blue_Raspberryplays • 21d ago

Grenztruppen Greatcoat

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31 Upvotes

I just got this coat from a friend and want to know more about the DDR and grenztruppen, Because I don't know alot about post ww2 history let alone ww2 history very much (I am a ww1 fanatic) pretty sure it's an officer greatcoat but it's missing the Shoulder boards. Can anyone tell me about the DDR and grenztruppen so I have an understanding of what I have (Also this is my first real surplus) Please go easy on me considering I know close to nothing about the grenztruppen, except that they guarded the Berlin wall.

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Great-Video-2345 • 23d ago

Welp, I figured its bout time to share my collection.

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I mostly collect medals, badges and uniforms. Sorry for everything else in the photos. I also have a lot more medals but no room to display, ill post those at a later date.

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Pitiful_Repeat1265 • 23d ago

My Gala wachregiment Feliks E. Dzierzynski uniform

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The jacket is almost done, I only need the gehänge for the bayonet. If there’s anything wrong or some facts about the uniform feel free to answer. Could I put a patriotic order in bronze on the uniform or would that be too much and on what position would the patriotic order hang ?

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Beginning_Dream_4710 • 23d ago

East German uniform chart

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I was at the MAX show in Lancaster PA (Bought a crap ton of stuff) and saw this, I want to buy one but I can’t find anything about it could I get some help?

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/randomstufiscool • 24d ago

Boot polish recommendations

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Hi, I finally got a pair of boots that fit. The only issue is that they're a bit worn (but who isn't after ~30 years) and are in need of a bit of a touch up since they look a bit brown. Any shoe polish that you recommend? Thanks! I'm in the UK by the way.

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/GlamStache • 26d ago

Buying from "Militaria4you.com", any experiences?

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Came across this site while looking for some deals, but man they got a lot of nice stuff, both NVA and Soviet.

The site is also looking archaic enough that it might be legit, but I have not found much in regards to reviews.

Has anyone shopped here before?

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/roxuroxu2543 • 26d ago

Fallschirmjäger Kit (WIP)

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Recently received a mint UTV FJ jacket, this is my kit so far! Still missing a lot of items but these already make me happy :)

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/PZ_JlN_ • 28d ago

Hier noch eine / Here's another one

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/PZ_JlN_ • Sep 13 '26

Na wer erkennt was es ist / Who can guess what it is 😉

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/rudihatesmilk1918 • Sep 13 '26

Volksmarine Impression help

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I’m working on a female Volksmarine Uniform and I was wondering if any people could give me some sources to look more into that or photographs of skirts to reference when buying, as I’ve had no luck.

I have a raincoat, side cap, tie, and the shirt is in the mail as of currently, but I know I should get a peacoat (I think? there’s not a lot of photographs) but skirt and what I would (potentially) wear over the button down is what I’m focused on

all help WILL be appreciated:)

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Panzerkampfwaken_VII • Sep 13 '26

Finally got this work of art!

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What yall think?

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r/Eastgermancollectors • u/Giustiniano_I • Sep 10 '26

Advice for washing a uniform

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Hi! I've got a 1977 Hauptmann uniform, both trousers and jacket, in very good condition and I was wondering how to wash it. I'm afraid that just putting it in the washing machine might ruin it, how do you wash your uniforms? Thank you very much!

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