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It is my understanding that German engineering was characterized by high precision and accuracy, particularly during the pre-war to early war period. Components were interchangeable between different manufacturers provided they utilized the same specifications. My experience with the FU52 collection has been a total mystery. A friend of mine had five FU52 boxes and promised…
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Next step is the forms and papers according to the list.  3 x Betriebsbücher Station books  4 x Hörhefte Listening pads  6 x Schlüsselblöcke Coding pads  1 x Block Abfertigerlisten für aufgenommene Funksprüche Logbook for incoming messages  1 x  Block Abfertigerlisten für bevorderte Funksprüche Logbook for outgoing messages  4 x Block gr. Spruchvordrucke Pads with…
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I repainted the inside of the box but kept the markings inside the lid and at the bottom.  I also cleaned and repainted the tray. I was surprised to find a full set of soldering tools in the parts list, perfect for carrying out field repairs. Searching for ‘kleine Lötlampe,’ I found this small burner ‘Little Wonder Touch‘ with a matching soldering iron on…
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It is a once in a life time opportunity to own three stationkasten boxes with full restored partitions and door trays. The result of 6 years of searching and restoration – a complete stationkasten with period-accurate interior. Starts from the left the grey box was found from Facebook and triggered the research of the internal…
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Everything from the old grey box is now in the new box.  All in its place, with some extra treats since 2021. https://www.whrestorer.com/stationkasten-restoration-3/ https://www.whrestorer.com/stationklasten-content-list-15-march-2021/ T The partition is a perfect fit for the box. Approximately 60% of the partition’s holes match up with the holes inside the wooden box.

This box is quite unique compared to my others. The lid measures 14mm, much thicker than the usual 10mm.  Once cleaned, the ‘csw‘ and ‘LW proof mark 13’ became visible on the front, with a ‘csw 1941‘ stamp on the bottom of the lid.  Even though LW items aren’t typically what I collect, I’m thrilled…
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Last summer I acquired this complete FU52 box via eBay.de. The main selling point was came with the top tray, which fit perfectly into the holder– a rare exception after my previous frustrating experiences.  Since I couldn’t find suitable RAL colors locally, a friend in Germany professionally repainted the box in the three-color Reichswehr camouflage…
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Happened to found another identical lighter for sale. This was a blank alloy lighter best for engraving own subjects. This one is also fully engraved ‘EGYPT’ ‘1947’ and the description said it is ‘JDM’. (Didn’t bought it, not within period) https://www.dearoldblighty.com/…/trench…/prod_19218…

I am a nonsmoker, but collecting bits and pieces of smoking accessories of the period. The recent found is this little handmade box with a cutter, a lighter and a cigarette holder. With the help from my German friends, the owner story came out from the engraving on the lighter and the box. It is…
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The Second and Third batches of map board are completed by the carpenter, it will send to me on coming week for second stage of work; To install metal, Acrylic straps and leather. Estimated ready to send out on end May to mid June according to the experience of the first batch. Buyers had been…
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