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The WW1 period shovel covers can be difficult to locate and the later cover had the belt hooks set at an angle The MD marking on the USS WYO cover...
Gentlemen: I have a question that I hope you can answer or at least steer me in the right direction. Years ago I purchased a bandolier to go with...
Good afternoon war heroes, I have come across a British brodie helmet at an antique store. Im trying to identify which version it is. I know that...
Old metal trunk I have had it for years looking for any history on it, or the unit or the owner it says , MAJ. A.H. RODGERS
hi there. a friend of mines father passed away and he had this ammo can (powder can?). i've been attempting to find any information about it i can...
Call me Bubba the seamstress. I had a minty Canadian ZL&T holster with a tear in the flap. So I unstitched it, recut it to resemble a tanker...
Just picked up a WWII Independent Awnings 1945 belt worn medical pouch, empty but in good condition and a 1945 George S. Rumley canvas M1 carbine...
I have had this Army Air Force leather flying helmet for nearly 20 years. It was given to me by a client at a time when I drove a Lotus Super 7....
Since I was a kid I've always wanted a real WWII era P.38 and I recently realized that my 1977 Walther P1 retired German police gun just wasn't...
Anyone know of a source where I can get my hands on a launcher for the 1903 Springfield? Elusive little creature for sure.
Hi Folks. Need some help identifying these two doughboy style helmets. First, what looks to be a WWI "civil defense" helmet. Liner and chinstrap...
Starting off with the "fire grouping".
I was completely unaware as I think most are how these worked. Not anymore, Thanks to Ian. :thup: My biggest take away from this series was they...
I bought an m51 Field jacket from a yard sale last summer that was missing it's patches (ripped out, most likely sold separately) and I would like to...
Hi I would appreciate some opinions on the originality of this belt and buckle. All looks to me as if it has been together for a long time. The...
I was just cruising ebay and I found this. Anyone think it's legit? 1980s South West African Koevoet Swapol Camo Camouflage Uniform Mint | eBay
Gents, I recently bought a very nice condition 1943 W^D British Jerry can made by BMB from a village brocante. It appears to have been painted at...
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There is a sling for sale on ebay. Claimed to be a web version of the USGI Model 1907 leather sling: M1 GARAND Model 1907 WEB RIFLE SLING I've...
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