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I got a very big surprise from my little sister today. Something I thought I'd never see again, my granddad's uniforms. he was a Sgt with 2nd...
A recent thread concerning a Vietnam M1 helmet reminded me of a collector chap who I knew years ago who owned a chromed plated M1 helmet of WW2...
Was it a standard practice to use re-manufactured WW2 era M1 shells during the Vietnam War? I picked up this helmet today: The shell has a front seam...
Had this for a while colors are my own choosing so may be incorrect, the det is a repro and stamped as such. By chance the grenade launcher plate...
I found this patch locally. Any opinions as to its authenticity?
I recently purchased a 1911, a replica not an original unfortunately. However, I was digging through my boxes of military gear looking for a web...
It seems as though MP shoulder bands have caught my interest lately and three have followed me home. Does anyone have any thoughts on the era or...
Look at this video on You Tube. It's a 1959 Pathfinder training film. What caught my eye was the cloth helmet covers. I've looked at a lot of M1...
Good evening...I've been sorting-out and labeling cleaning kit displays and have a rod handle that I've not been able to identify. It 's the same...
Howdy! Looking to get a Wedge cap for my father, before Remembrance Day. I need to find out what the correct wedge cap is for RCAF ground crew...
My Daughter in law's Grandfather served with the Second Marine Division in WW11. His name John Marquette. I'm just starting to look over his...
Hey guys & gals, while visiting relatives in Germany, my family showed me these photos. They have no idea what uniform/regiment/unit these men are...
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...
In my small museum I have all of my Uncle's uniforms, from cadet to active duty. He was a B-17 bombardier with the 306th Bombardment Group (Heavy)...
Purchased a few things at an estate sale last Friday. A old gunsmith book had a flag in it. Along with the flag was a typed page with a translation....
One of my Uncle's vet-bring-back treasures, is an "88" Flak 18 shell, dated 1938. It looked very incomplete, but I soon found that locating an 88...
I found these binoculars cleaning at my in-laws house. Initial research would indicate that they are WWII vintage. The case is not marked and I...
Picked up some odds and ends. Would welcome some help with identification. No markings.
Can anyone identify this Canadian helmet decal? It is on a CLC 1942 MKII. I've had no luck finding it on the web. Thanks!
I decided this was better in the vintage military gear section than the restoration section as it isn't a firearm. Hopefully you'll find it...
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