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I recently was searching for a US Army General's Visor Cap, I picked one up off of EBay that was listed as a WWII Visor. Can anyone tell me what the...
I need help identifying this coat. From the research I have done it is from the 5th Maryland (identified by the buttons). The buttons have fancy...
I have a silk escape map that I assume is from around 1942. Shows Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria etc. The latest boundaries marked on the map are...
Clock case is bakelite and wood. I'd love to know more about it, if anyone can shed(get it) more light on its use.
Please can you help me identify this canteen - it was left in Papua New Guinea c1973 so could be ex-military from US, Australia or even UK It is...
I have a now deceased relative who was stationed in Germany at end of WWII, he was there for several years assisting in wrapping things up. He...
Can anyone tell me the approximate date(s) of manufacture for a leather M1907 sling marked: J.C. S. CO C E B Just below the hooks on the...
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
At first I thought that maybe these markings were not original, but the person has owned them for quite a long time. I guess they could be original...
Hey everyone. I've been on an extended break from my job (about five weeks now) and I took the time to organize all of my US militaria together and...
Both of theses covers are marked from a US Navy ship, I believe these covers date to the WW1 time period. I am told that the off-sett hanger is...
A few photos of some helmet nets made for the US M1 helmet, none of these nets are recent manufacture
Need some info on a WWII helmet liner(Westinghouse) that I just bought It is in good condition and all the bands,strap and whatever are in place. ...
Hey everyone. I went to a somewhat large flea market about an hour away from me last weekend since I had to drive my dad out to a golf tournament...
Its not mine just a favour as someone asked where, what, who etc, I know its not british and with the combination of leather and webbing (webbing...
So at the pawn shop where I work we got in this box, im pretty sure its military. All i know is that its galvanized steel and smells old when you...
Wanted TM 9-304 57MM recoiless rifle 1945 or post war manual on this rifle 1948 or 1950 variant. Anyone have one going spare.
I picked up what I'm pretty sure is a WWII Italian helmet. Condition not the best but not terrible either. Exterior looks pretty good, interior has...
I have just bought a 1945 dated Canadian 2"mortar cleaning pouch but noticed that the British folding brush rods may be different to the Canadian...
I had a pretty good week last week. Won three uncommon items in online auctions and all arrived over a two day span. The first is a SVT-40...
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