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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. Question Global Thread Help: What Happened to all my pics I attached to posts?

    My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...

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    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator Harlan (deceased). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-06-2011 03:38 PM
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    Hello folks … :) I'd like to remind everyone to re-read our Forum Rules & Site User Agreement (click here), particularly the section which covers...

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    Why have a separate Social Groups area? Over the last 10 years, we’ve received many requests to permit broader public discussions amongst members,...

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    There are some members who seem to experience site time-outs, or other problems when uploading pics as attachments to their threads and posts. It...

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    Other than someone who fails to say thank you when they get an answer to a question they’ve posted, I don’t think there’s anything more frustrating...

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    Today’s Internet exposes computer users and the web sites they access, to a wide range of malicious pieces of infectious software code, designed to...

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    Answer: For your own protection and to help preserve them for future research by all members ... :thup: The reason we capture and store all...

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    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator cafdfw (Harlan). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

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    The answer is YES … :beerchug: With the evolution of technology, many of our very active members want to keep current viewing our forums using...

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    A lot of members don't realize that our site supports multiple interfaces, often referred to as Forum Skins. Fundamentally, there are three...

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  1. Vehicle Shovel

    I have this vehicle or pioneer shovel that I purchased some years ago for a very good price but without knowing from which country it is from. The...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, Yesterday 08:08 AM
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  2. Italian M33 Helmet

    This is my Italian M33 helmet and while I realise that several countries used this style of helmet I am not aware of anything to indicate that this...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 04-21-2025 03:47 PM
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  3. WW2 British MK3 Helmet

    Here's a helmet that I've been wanting for a long time a MK3, the one with the "high rivets" and screw-in liner. These were produced during WW2 and...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 04-20-2025 07:30 AM
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  4. FF33 Grounding Stake - Field Telephone

    I've had this WW2 German grounding stake for some time which came to me in "very relic" condition and I have only just got round to de-rusting it, 2...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 04-21-2025 04:49 PM
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  5. French M1 Helmet Shell

    This is my early French M1 style helmet shell, M51 if you prefer, in unissued condition. It does have a certain amount of "patina" due to 70+ years...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 04-20-2025 12:11 PM
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  6. Unknown Holster

    Not sure what this is and it might not be military but it looks U.S. due to the hanger. No markings that I can find. It is very similar to a S&W...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 04-19-2025 08:23 PM
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    04-20-2025, 11:32 AM Go to last post
  7. Belgium M1 Helmet

    Here is my Belgium M1 style helmet or to be precise M51 helmet in lovely unissued condition. I do like combat helmets with "national flags/insignia...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 04-20-2025 08:33 AM
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    04-20-2025, 09:16 AM Go to last post
  8. David Gordon's WW II Tommy Weapons/Equipment/Uniforms UPDATED Volumes

    Hope this is not considered a verboten cross-post since I also posted this information on the The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum on...

    Started by tj214‎, 04-01-2025 12:53 PM
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    04-04-2025, 10:52 PM Go to last post
  9. 1944 muzzle cover tape vs 1943 friction tape

    Hello all, I've posted this on another forum and thought I should probably bring it over here as well in case people are interested. Muzzle cover...

    Started by jond41403‎, 03-29-2025 02:09 PM
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    03-30-2025, 12:33 PM Go to last post
  10. 1911 Magazine Holder

    My son in law just picked this up for me off fleabay in anticipation of the CMP 1911's we should have before long. It had a furry green clasp that...

    Started by oldfoneguy‎, 03-19-2025 04:26 PM
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    03-23-2025, 03:33 PM Go to last post
  11. U.S. M-1878 Haversack

    Good morning. I recently purchased a U.S. M-1878 haversack and leather carrying strap from International Military Antiques (I.M.A.). This vintage...

    Started by 82Trooper‎, 02-23-2025 01:56 PM
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  12. German Helmet

    My father in law inherited this from his deceased father. Has had it for years. Look like a M40 to me, but wanted to see if anyone could provide more...

    Started by tower06‎, 02-04-2025 10:37 AM
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  13. US WWII canteen

    I’ve been looking for an example of a tin-plated or maybe zinc-plated canteen. I know they exist but have never seen one offered for sale, and that...

    Started by bob4wd‎, 09-20-2024 12:00 PM
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    01-25-2025, 10:45 PM Go to last post
  14. USMC WWII Short Blanket Roll

    Decided today to set up my USMC pack system with the short blanket roll which consists of on shelter half, one blanket, one tent pole, 5 tent stakes...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 02-18-2024 10:55 AM
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  15. Model 1911A1 pistol shoulder holster

    I have owned this shoulder holster for quite awhile now, never had a need to use it. it does show some light service wear. It is marked BOYT but...

    Started by RCS‎, 12-28-2024 08:46 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    12-30-2024, 07:18 PM Go to last post
  16. M1907 Sling Dated 1918 - Real or Not?

    Picked up a M1907 sling off eBay from seller that claims it was unissued. It certainly was not issued, but I don't know enough about these slings to...

    Started by tj214‎, 12-11-2024 05:43 PM
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    12-22-2024, 04:18 PM Go to last post
  17. US M1944/45 combat field pack

    Yesterday I picked up a M1944 combat field pack which had been modified to the M1945 combat field pack configuration. It is in excellent condition...

    Started by USMA79‎, 10-06-2024 02:39 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    10-07-2024, 02:38 PM Go to last post
  18. British Cavalry WWI horseshoe pouch?

    I have a couple of leather pouches that I believe might be British cavalry horseshoe pouches from the 1900 - 1940. I'm looking for some help...

    Started by hjohnso4‎, 08-06-2024 09:29 AM
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    08-11-2024, 12:23 PM Go to last post
  19. WW1 rifle case re-issued WW2

    I have had this for years and could never find out what weapon this case is designed to carry. It will fit a WW1 BAR Model 1918, US M1917 Enfield...

    Started by RCS‎, 08-15-2022 10:03 AM
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    08-07-2024, 08:47 PM Go to last post
  20. WW2 Canteens. Marines?

    Hello all. My U.S. military rifle collecting has mutated into collecting U.S. military items from the WW1 and WW2 era with a special focus on Marine...

    Started by shooter88‎, 02-28-2017 04:39 PM
    canteens, marines, ww2
    • Replies: 6
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    08-07-2024, 12:18 AM Go to last post

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