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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A friend of mine was in the Air Force during Vietnam and when he returned, he made a career of the military for many years afterward. He gave me a...
I tend to find and purchase odd military surplus and one of my favorite shops is a place called Bowman & company. I have no affiliation with this...
Hi all, I have an Enfield no4 made up to a (t) configuration. I would like a period (looking) case/cover for transporting the rifle with its scope...
I have this mystery pouch that came from a UK dealer. It looks, to me, that it may be Yugoslav but there are no divisions for holding mags and no...
Hey guys, So, I found this hat and I am a little confused as to which military branch it's from. The insignia is for an army enlisted man (right?)...
These British mess tins were given to my father in the late 1940's by a friend of the family who had served, for the whole of WW2, in the British...
I picked one up from an estate sale today. It looks brand new, doesn't look like the ropes have ever had a knot in them, still covered in white...
I'm trying to figure out if these Alice pouches are fakes. They look reasonably well made but there are absolutely no markings on them at all. Will...
Hi all, A friend is looking to identity the two items pictured above, any details would be useful.
Recently took the plunge for a Clansman PRC 320, have the instructions etc and it works fine, just wonder if anyone had experience with them during...
My daughters got together and bought me a WWII USMC Bolo Knife. It is the one that the Corpsman carried. Photo as soon as I take a picture. ...
Another recent purchase is this giant size mess tin which I believe to be ex French army. One would assume that it is intended to cater for a number...
So I have bought a Grana GSTP, it is running but the crystal face is a trifle yellowed, it wasn’t a considered purchase, and I know nothing of these....
I recently picked up this pouch which the vendor thought may be some sort of "unit-made" or bespoke pattern 58 water bottle pouch. Although I don't...
Hi all, I'm just starting to learn helmets, and picked these up this weekend. I think the lined one with the camo cover is WWII, the lining...
Hopefully a quick question for the combined knowledge of this group. Was the L42A1 ever issued with the 1907 leather sling, or only the nylon 1.5”...
I am cleaning out storage boxes with items from my ancestors who have passed on. I need help from this community with respect to age and use
I found this canteen at a garage sale today. Don't think I've ever seen one like this. It is made of hard OD plastic and measures 7" in diameter by...
I inherited from my father a USN pith helmet (photos attached). It is medium green in color and is marked "USN Contract N140 62236s-19047B." There...
Hello, I've been going through a collection of military headgear and identifying the shells and liners to the best of my ability. I've come across...
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