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.. 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...
Hi All! I thought I might reach out to the collective wisdom of the group in order to answer a question regarding a Type 30 bayonet I recently...
Hey guys, this is my first post :) I came across this reverse camo piece with scovill zips and military style repairs but no labels. Does anyone...
I recently bought an IMA repro ammo belt for my M1 and just now realized that i still don't have a belt for my 1917 Remington Rifle. Will the M1 ammo...
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...
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