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I'm looking for some information on a U.S. Army Veteran. I purchased a small lot of Army equipment a few years ago that had some uniform parts. There...
I have a pair of night vision binoculars (Baigish 6-M) that I am going to be moving between countries, and I’m worried that the airport x-ray machine...
I recently acquired a Spanish M43 helmet and would like to get the correct badge for it for the WWII time period. Most images I have seen are of...
I came across what I think is a German dog tag today at a yard sale. One side is marked Waffen SS A the other side is marked SS-Flak.E.Rgt ...
I was given a 3 piece Luftschutz helmet, no liner but the size decal is in place and the inside is Luftwaffe blue. Outer shell was rattle can...
Hello, I recently ran across these cases on eBay and was wondering if anybody out there knows if these are legit or not.I myself have never seen any...
Thought I'd share this. I bought 3 boxes of old holsters and web gear a few weeks back and this was in it. I took it to two of our local militaria...
Spotted one of these at an antique market last Sunday and as the price seemed to be right bought it. Looks to be unused. I wondered what made it...
I've been wanting a Mills bomb for my displays for some time now but not willing to pay what people are asking for one and replicas seen to be out of...
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I picked this up at a garage sale a few weeks ago. Just curious about how old it might be, and if the handles and hardware look original. Thanks.
Hi I wonder if some could please tell me the origin of this liner, I thought it might be Korean War period but I am not to sure that its not of...
Saw these at the local market, been thinking about getting them, but I’m finding it hard to get any information on them.
Hello all. The subject line says it all. A friend-of-a-friend offered this to me. I've not seen it yet, just these pictures. I can't find a...
I have acquired a mint 29mm spigot mortar tail and drum fin. The drum fin is marked PTS 42 anyone know who the manufacture is PTS.
Picked up a khaki garrison cap at a local estate sale with a B-52 printed on the lining with Flying Fortress wording. No other markings. Not...
Calibre/Item: Parts 308W Make: Lithgow Model: L1A1 Semi Auto Condition: Good Price: $1525 Advertised: 6/09/2018 Licence number: 319999V ...
Picked up a fairly nice M40 helmet yesterday at an antique shop. Very little rust, just a couple of very light spots. Paint seems to be original on...
I'm trying to build up a (small) collection of Vietnam items (approx mid 60s to early/mid 70s). Well, some (all?) items have not been close to...
I have what I think is a 1943 Canadian Mfg helmet. Any information on the painted on colors in the front? I was able to snap a few pictures today,...
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