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Type 30 Bayonet I picked up this bayonet the other day at a small antique store. While not in perfect condition, it does have some interesting...
I would appreciate a few opinions concerning this helmet. I have had it a long time and rather certain the color is original and believe it is later...
I have my eye on what I'm told is a New York National Guard helmet badge. It's an attractive piece of militaria, but I have no idea of the era,...
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...
Decided last night that I need an East German helmet because it's somewhat unique in style. I'm aware they were farmed out to a few other countries...
This was found amongst my late grandfather's belongings. He was in the Korean war but was also a collector of hunting and military stuff. There...
Within training literature there are various references to personal modifications by snipers to their smocks. I am particularly interested...
Unfamiliar with Makarov holsters (and most things Russian), but I am curious....this strap...what is it for? The pistol looks to fit deep (and...
Hi all, I am looking for lens specifications for British telescopes, specifically the Tel Sig series and the sct. reg. MkII, would any one happen to...
Greetings all, Some years ago my son was seeking a British or Commonwealth Mk2 helmet to add to his collection, He showed me a helmet the owner was...
Sorry for the double forum post. I posted this in the General first because I'm a nOOb. :wave: The shelf folds up. Two long straps from the top of...
A buddy inherited his grand dad's wartime odds and ends. Most of it is commonwealth so I'm ok as to value, but amongst the items is a Nazi SS cap...
Hi People of the Internethivemind! I am a new member from austria and in need of help identifying a pouch i got a while ago. If this is not...
I found this pouch among some web gear that I had put away years ago. After doing some research, I found out it is a WW2 Army Jungle First Aid...
When I went to do the transfer for the Yugo SKS I bought the shop has a boatload of M9A1 Gas Masks Small and Medium still in the spam can. Don't...
Can anyone help me to identify this jacket, worn by the late great Harry Dean Stanton? It looks to be an M65 but there are a few strange features—it...
I have this mystery leather cover of some sort which, according to the vendor, came from Latvia. I wondered if anyone could positively identify...
I have this mystery metal cover of some sort that, according to the vendor, came from Latvia. I wondered if anyone could positively identify exactly...
Picked one of these up at a yard sale today. Well marked. What exactly were they used for? I can assume they were for field use to keep your...
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