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Hi I purchased this awhile ago and have been unable to find anything on it. Could someone here help me with it. Where its from when,etc. Thanks
I just found this tonight going through my grandma and great grandma's costume jewelry. I've been googling for hours and trying image searches, but...
This is directed to more to my southern neighbours, though I may get the same info from a fellow canuck. I recently came into possession of some...
Hi Everyone & Happy New Year! Recently, I was able to pick some items up as part of a package deal. I need some help with identifying these...
Military kit through the ages: from the Battle of Hastings to Helmand - Telegraph
Hey Guys, While home for Christmas, my Dad gave me a few helmets from his collection. Does anyone here have an idea on how to properly conserve...
I have recently purchased a 1911 Colt (SN 84556) along with a 1912 Mounted Holster. The holster is stamped B 87 on the flap. The pistol was...
All: I'm working on a display and I'm looking for collar tabs, and or patches related to the 148th Infantry during WWI. I recently acquired a...
I acquired a set of pre-WWI webbing that belonged to a relative of my wife's family here in Virginia. I only have a few pieces, including a virtually...
I recently bought a belt from a second hand store and was hopping someone could help me date it. All I know is that it is a USMC ammo belt and I'm...
Does anyone have an example of what the correct patch would have been for the 148th Infantry in WWI, if so can you please post an image? Much...
Since I have a lathe a mate has asked me to make a Commado/Ranger toggle rope. would someone kindly be able to provide the dimensions of the...
I recently picked up a 1907 sling in reasonable condition. I will be cleaning it up a bit because there is a lot of verdigris on the brass and the...
It has the size and order number stenciled inside and general brand zipper
.. to my WWII USAAF collection. Pretty good condition "Crusher"
Hey there, I have this old Brodie helmet that's been in my collection for a long while and I could never find out when it was made or anything. I'm...
So I have come across an M1 Scabbard that is dated 1941, in fact that is why I picked it up. I had never seen a pre war one before. I know that there...
I have this old military looking coat, but I can't find much information about it. It resembles the greatcoats issued to US GI's during WWI, but the...
I have recently acquired this rifle crate thinking it would be great to store my extra Garands, however after trying them in the box, the box is too...
Hoping someone can help me identify this patch. It came with two other jackets from the same owner. Those jackets have the 41st division sunset...
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