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I picked these up at an auction last night. I don't know a lot about them but the top one appears to be of WWI timeframe as it has a handwritten...
Another Bristish stuff to my collection Wiki say: F.T. 37 It is unknown when this device came into service. It is very similar to the F.T. 27,...
Hi, Not sure what I am looking at. Was going through some boxes to sell old uniforms and I am not sure where to start with this. Thanks!
A while ago I procured some ordnence from a member downsizing among it was a 106mm HEAT RCL Prac round Fin stabilized. I cleaned it up and etch...
Picked this up the other day a 2pdr solid prac round dated 9/41 with I gather in the red oxide paint prior to being painted its correct colour scheme...
I recently purchased a helmet, and was wondering if anyone of you knew what kind it was. It looks like some kind of english helmet to...
Can anybody tell me anything about this sling? The slider is brass and it has no markings. Thanks in advance.
I have a ton of these military straps does anyone know what they are or what they are used for? Shorter strap is about 12 inches . Longer strap is...
they have these words stamped in them HEINRICH FEIGLSTOK IKARNTNER RING 1 OPTIKER WIEN CAN ANYONE HELP ME PLEASE THANK YOU i DONT HAVE A...
A tragic story of the results improper rigging on the M-1950 case and the transition to the new jump case. Improper Rigging May Have Contributed...
I have these X6 binoculars which I believe to have been in the family since the 1920s and were purchased by my Great Grandfather as WW1 war surplus...
I came across this ammo box a few months ago and have been searching online for one like it and have not been able to find anything like it. It...
Hey Guys, I have a boatswain's whistle from a friend of my dad's who was a WWII vet. Could someone help identify this? It say's penn mint on the...
Hello everyone, I am a vintage military collector who spends quite a bit of time go around to flea markets, that being said, here are my finds! 90%...
Looking for PRC-25 or PRC-77 radio for M274 Mule display only. Does not need to transmit or receive. Must look complete externally with antenna,...
So I recently jumped on an offer for an XL size British commando sweater. These are surplus but I wasn't expecting holes based on the description. ...
Hi all, hope someone out there can shed some light, no pun intended! I have an old pair of mk1 night vision goggles which are in need of a new...
Hi, after a long wait, I have received a tank cap. It was heavily used by the guy who I got it from, and I would like to clean it as best as I can. ...
I have a Panoramic Telescope M117 for an M198 Howitzer that I used to keep for safe keeping so when an M117 went down on one of our guns, I would...
I recently examined a brown leather close top holster 11 1/4" long measured diagonally appears to be for a revolver size of a S&W K frame 38 4". On...
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