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Forum: Vintage Military Gear

Forum for general discussion by collectors of combat gear such as helmets, hats, uniforms, boots, patches, canteens, web gear, grenades, etc.

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  1. Announcement Sticky Thread What is the 'Vintage Military Gear' Forum?

    We’ve decided to create a new forum dedicated entirely to vintage combat gear. We know that there are many members here who also collect and study...

    Started by Harlan‎, 06-23-2011 10:10 AM
    forum, gear, military, vintage
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    06-25-2011, 12:52 AM Go to last post
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  1. USGI WWII sling for M1 Garand rifle

    Hello everybody. Was the USGI canvas sling used during late WWII years (1944) with M1 Garand rifles in replacement of the USGI M1907 leather sling...

    Started by Bizio‎, 04-02-2013 01:24 PM
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    garand, rifle, sling, usgi, wwii 2 Attachment(s)
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    browningautorifle
    Yesterday, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  2. WWII US Sleeping Bag

    I went out to yard sales this morning and came across what I thought to be an interesting find. An old military sleeping bag. I looked it over and...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 05-18-2013 04:43 PM
    bag, sleeping, wwii
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    Aragorn243
    05-18-2013, 04:43 PM Go to last post

  3. Help ID these pouches please?

    Got these 2 grey leather pouches in a lot. ~10" x 4 1/4" I like the gray color, would like to ID 'em and look for a few more. thank you! ...

    Started by alw‎, 05-10-2013 11:23 AM
    pouches
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    browningautorifle
    05-13-2013, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  4. Announcement Can you tell if this phone is from the military?

    Hi, I'm a new member. I want to ask if anyone recognizes the pictures I've attached. I got it at an estate auction and the owner was very involved in...

    Started by HolidayDeester‎, 05-09-2013 08:45 PM
    military, phone 3 Attachment(s)
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    HolidayDeester
    05-09-2013, 08:45 PM Go to last post

  5. G.P. & R Ltd.

    Hello everyone. This is my first post on the forums, actually my first post on any forum. I have just acquired a pair of anklets that are dated 1943...

    Started by RRC HK‎, 04-29-2013 05:59 PM
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    bigduke6
    04-30-2013, 07:15 AM Go to last post

  6. WWII two man chain saw restoration.

    Hello, I have received this Mercury KB6-A Reed Prentice. I have found several references to this saw in the Timberman magazine. My particular example...

    Started by marshalljt‎, 04-04-2013 09:00 PM
    chain, man, restoration, wwii
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    04-16-2013, 10:48 PM Go to last post

  7. Norwegian mystery pouch ???

    Kahki web pouch with 4 hook attachments in X formation. "HTK" crown marked. Any idea what it is and how used? Thanks

    Started by RCEMERalf‎, 03-14-2013 03:19 PM
    mystery, norwegian, pouch 4 Attachment(s)
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    sigma_pete
    04-12-2013, 11:34 PM Go to last post

  8. Has anyone ever seen an Ammo and/or weapons storage crate like this before?

    I picked this up the other day at a garage sale. I did some research on the latch company and it said that they once worked with the Pratt & Whitney...

    Started by Unheilig‎, 02-11-2013 06:46 PM
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    ammo, and or or, crate, storage, weapons 4 Attachment(s)
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    Bill Hollinger
    04-03-2013, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  9. Flap Holster ID

    Can anyone shedder some light on this holster? It looks like the average 1911 flap holster more or less but doesn't come close to accepting one but a...

    Started by vintage hunter‎, 03-24-2013 11:27 AM
    flap, holster 9 Attachment(s)
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    Bill Hollinger
    04-03-2013, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  10. No53 Mk1 scope

    According to an article I read on the web, the No53 scope was used (amongst other things) on the Winchester 74 .22 cal rifle which were purchased for...

    Started by Jerry Bourne‎, 03-26-2013 10:51 AM
    mk1, no53, scope
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    03-26-2013, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  11. What On Earth Is This?

    I picked this up at the flea market the other day, mainly because I thought it looked interesting. I was leaning towards a possible antique hand...

    Started by Unheilig‎, 03-17-2013 12:25 AM
    earth 4 Attachment(s)
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    Unheilig
    03-24-2013, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  12. M-1938 Riding Gloves Unlined Info Desired

    Hello, I'am new to both this site and forum. My ninty two year old father dug out an old pair of leather gloves that were issued to him during the...

    Started by jca‎, 03-20-2013 09:56 PM
    desired, gloves, info, m1938, riding, unlined 7 Attachment(s)
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    browningautorifle
    03-22-2013, 02:26 PM Go to last post

  13. Need a little help guys.

    Hello, I'm a big cold war buff and as it maybe I was traveling i came across a little store in Dublin that was selling what I think is some type of...

    Started by Roman2827‎, 02-16-2013 09:25 AM
    guys 2 Attachment(s)
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    Unheilig
    03-19-2013, 12:07 AM Go to last post

  14. Care and preservation of WWI gas mask

    I have a World War One US gas mask that is very complete in its bag but very brittle. Is there anything I can do to soften the rubber and prevent...

    Started by PokeyOkie‎, 03-18-2013 01:35 PM
    care, gas, mask, preservation, wwi
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    PokeyOkie
    03-18-2013, 01:35 PM Go to last post

  15. Id canadian tool roll leather 1941

    Rediscovered in my basement where it has resided for many years. Never knew what it was for sure. Anyone recognize it? It is 9 3/4 inches wide by 6...

    Started by RCEMERalf‎, 03-14-2013 03:25 PM
    1941, canadian, leather, roll, tool 5 Attachment(s)
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    RCEMERalf
    03-15-2013, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  16. German Helmet Questions & Identification

    Good Evening All, I found this while cleaning out my father-in-laws estate. I was informed that it may be a police helmet of sorts but I am...

    Started by Unheilig‎, 02-04-2013 04:48 PM
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    german, helmet, identification, questions 8 Attachment(s)
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    Unheilig
    03-14-2013, 10:54 PM Go to last post

  17. Thumbs up Help Identifying Wool Pant

    Hey Guys, I stumbled upon this site during my research of an old pant I have and recently was curious enough to start researching it. The label...

    Started by snipercookie‎, 03-13-2013 02:27 PM
    bawi, identifying, military, pant, vintage, wool 2 Attachment(s)
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    snipercookie
    03-13-2013, 10:45 PM Go to last post

  18. WWII Uniform Help With ID Please

    This uniform belongs to a friend. It was given to him as a gift from an estate liquidation that, unfortunetly, no one in the family had any interest...

    Started by jsmosby‎, 01-20-2013 04:25 PM
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    uniform, wwii 7 Attachment(s)
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    browningautorifle
    03-12-2013, 01:29 PM Go to last post

  19. Ever seen a compass like this?

    I was told that this was used on WWII life boats. Hence the hook on the back. It's all copper, non ferris, a magnet won't stick anywhere. The small...

    Started by Rancho113‎, 02-06-2013 04:53 PM
    compass
    • Replies: 9
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    Maple_Leaf_Eh
    03-11-2013, 05:42 PM Go to last post

  20. 1903-1908 experimental cups

    Here are some cups from my collection and some of what I have learned (please correct me if not accurate). The two granite-ware cups are commonly...

    Started by Brit-Tex‎, 12-09-2012 06:37 PM
    cups, experimental 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
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    RT Ellis
    03-09-2013, 11:32 AM Go to last post
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