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These are US Navy electrodes from 1952 appox lengths L-5”x1.5 And L-7x1.5 Also 1/8 electrodes Cannot find anything on them! The...
Sifting through piles of accumulated 'gun stuff', I came across this little gem, but with no identifying marks or stamps. Looks like a brass oiler...
Hi there, Looking for one of these, or something similar: ...
An old friend arrived with an interesting piece of equipment a WWI flack vest. It looks very similar to the one in the "Osprey Men-At-Arms Series...
Hey guys, I picked up a pair of these wings at a local estate sale and was wondering if anyone could id them. They appear to be USN wings, but they...
So in the few short months that I have been collecting, I have hit on two crazy finds. At least I thought I got a good deal? 1. I was searching on...
Hey guys, I just started collecting about 3 months ago and already I have amassed over 200 shoulder patches. I was wondering how people were...
So I bought a few USAAC wings on ebay. I got two thus far and the gunner one seems legit, but the pilots one? Can anyone help? Also, here are a...
Got these 2 grey leather pouches in a lot. ~10" x 4 1/4" I like the gray color, would like to ID 'em and look for a few more. thank you! ...
I have a pair of these canteens that don't fit in my collection. I have no idea of what they are so would appreciate any information that could help...
While I'm at it, I also found a box of these unusual pistol pouches. Made from canvas - probably British style but not a type I'm familiar with. Any...
I came across this in one of my box of bits and pieces. It would seem to be a garand sling made with steel fittings. Can anyone tell me anything...
I was digging around in some boxes I have when I came across these two items. Does anyone know what they are and from what period? And this
I've got two pair of these leggings but can't decide if they are US or British. I have never seen the "quilted" pattern before. Can anyone identify...
Here's another canteen that doesn't fit with my collection that's heading to e-bay. Thought you might like to see some pics
hi guys andy in italy here i need help to identify this jump bag as original or fake. please let me know your comments or if need more pics...
A friend of mine presented me with this British WW1/WW1 era Brodie helmet over the weekend. I took pity on it, and brought it home. It definitely has...
A friend, knowing how much I'm into British military history, gave me a medal today that he said 'looked like it might be British.' Well, it's a...
Have a Lee Enfield sling that came on a No 5 I bought this weekend. Cannot find any reference to the manufacturer 'M.I.A.' It is dated 1942, and is...
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