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Dear Collectors, I went yesterday to Militalia, the usual military fair held twice a year in Novegro close Milan, and I bought this US Navy Pistol...
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...
Have been meaning to show these for some time...a Canadian red ensign flag and Kingdom of Italy flag. I found these at an antique shop, and the...
I was given this a few years back a did not give it much thought as to if it was the real thing or not. It obviously has a replacement liner. However...
Hi All! I was at a flea market this morning and purchased some military items in a lot. Included in the lot were these leather suspenders which...
Does anyone know the correct specification for the toggle rope use by Paratroops/Rangers in World War 2?
Thought I'd share this with the group. Picked it up at a flea market today. I was told it was an NVA/Viet Cong helmet. Other than that, I don't...
Hi All! I'm looking to see if I can get some help determining if this pouch is real or a reproduction. I found it at a surplus store in such...
Hi Guys: I have a plastic bin full of WWI & WWII holsters and some are drying and starting to develop fine surface cracks. Are they any safe...
Dear Collectors, can you please tell me what was this case for ? Thank in advance.
hi everyone. i found this helmet last week and i've shown it to someone i know that's knowledgeable on these things but, with no luck. i'm trying...
In the "Army Service Forces Catalog QM Sec. 1 {Enlisted Men's Clothing and Equipment, Quartermaster Supply Catalog, OQMG Circular No. 4-Revised...
I found this M1917 helmet at the flea market yesterday for $65.00. Looks complete other than the paper tag. Oil skin liner marked H. H. Long 18-7....
Can anyone identify this unmarked soldered sheet steel oiler? Filling is done through the large hole. Size is 3 7/8 inch high, 4 7/8 wide and 1 7/8...
I found this in 1985 with my metal detector. There is no shank or markers mark. This was found in my home town in a place that might have been a...
Hi Could some one please confirm if this liner is of WW2 vintage, seller says no visable makers marks Thanks
I have assumed that this item is Pattern 34 webbing only by its general apperance and its date, but I have no idea what it is for. None of the straps...
Not sure if this is the right forum for such a thing or even if posting a link to a going auction is kosher for you guys, but I thought I would send...
I have been trying to find a USMC issued flak jacket from the Vietnam war so I have one for my display. Sadly there are none currently for sale on...
Hi, Does anyone know how the pull lanyard on a British 2" mortar is constructed? From photographs they look like a cotton cord plaited to...
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