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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Well, I got given an estate MkIII compass made by the Canadian Kodak Company in 1942 and it was in pretty sorry shape. I sent it off to Paul Crespel...
Thought I would show some of my larger pieces of ordnance that have found their way to a good home. Picked the Centurian 20Pdr shell case @5 years...
Hi all, please tell me: 1) In book "Manual for nonkomissioned officers and privates of cavalry of the army of the US, 1917", shows aluminium...
Hi, Does anyone know how the pull lanyard on a British 2" mortar is constructed? From photographs they look like a cotton cord plaited to...
My Uncle passed away recently and I was given a box of items he had. He was never in the military nor was anyone in his extended family to the best...
Most of this I acquired over the last week. Two items I've had for a while, the Utility Pouch and the Holster. I have two others but don't have...
Since our illustrious governor has outlawed the sale of military style weapons in this state, I have switched my focus to my helmet collection. Here...
I have this, what I believe to be an early version of the British WW2 tank suit for use by tank crews. It was purchased by my father, as surplus, not...
Hallo everybody. I bought today a M1 Garand ammo belt of WWII. The snaps on the pockets are marked "STAR PULL". Is that a real brand of snaps for...
Hey again everyone. I have assembled a lot of my dad's gear to display alongside some other items from his time in war. I already had his etool that...
I don't usually go in for repros much but found this at a flea market today and it was pretty cheap even as repros go. Quality also seems pretty...
Hello everyone, I am a vintage military collector who spends quite a bit of time go around to flea markets, that being said, here are my finds! 90%...
So, I may have got over excited on that auction site and bought a pair of allegedly working no.2 mk2 with graticule. Sellers claims optics are a tad...
Pictures: USGI M1 Steel Pot Helmet - Album on Imgur I bought this front seamed USGI pot helmet and liner from Numrich a while back and I'm trying...
In amongst some helmets and such that I picked up at an estate sale, there is an old (and I mean OLD) canteen. Any collector of vintage anything...
A group photo of my US launchers on rifles. The top one is a super rare mint 1917 launcher. I just took it out of the wrap to show it on the rifle....
Looking for PRC-25 or PRC-77 radio for M274 Mule display only. Does not need to transmit or receive. Must look complete externally with antenna,...
I recently purchased a helmet, and was wondering if anyone of you knew what kind it was. It looks like some kind of english helmet to...
I picked up what I believe to be a WWI Luger holster the other day that has some damage. It is a little dried out and the closing strap is torn...
I saw the badge advertised (it is marked as a reproduction) and it made me curious as to how it would mount to the beret? The clip looks like that...
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