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I bought these as 1911 tools, but I can't find any reference to them in books or online. Any ideas?
When I saw this in the UK on e-bay, as a Canadian milsurp guy AND a watch buff, I had to have it. I'm thinking it likely the watch has been in the...
So I just recently bought this pouch. I'm assuming it is a magazine pouch based on the curve, but I don't know what magazine it would hold, and am...
Hello all, At a show recently I bought a small box of stuff that seemed to be all U.S. WWII vintage, including some 1943 and 1944 dated Garand and...
How intact is it? Missing just some ties? I have to clean it with oil?
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While Yugoslavian pre-war made M1924 Mauser rifles are relatively common, their support gear isn't so I thought some images might be of interests at...
I think/know it's a map bag. Purchased near Ft. Sill. I'm needing a timeframe, and any other info you can offer.? Only one I could find like it...
Can anyone help identify these? I have been given many old military tools and am thinking of selling them. Can anyone help me with what these are and...
Hey, I just joined this forum as my friend is clearing out his house in Finland and found a object of some interest, I know he has found some...
Is this ammo can WW1 ? Dick
I believe these were first issued in 1943 and used in joint operations with US and Canadian troops in the Aleutian Islands Anyone have any...
This oil container is unmarked, 2 inches wide, 5 inches long and 4 inches high.
Those hooks on the end make me think German but I haven't the foggiest clue. I was unable to locate any stamps or makers marks. Any ideas?
Have had this for some time and have no idea what it was used for, or what it held. Case is right at 3 feet in length, leather outer shell/wood inner...
Hi, I saw a jacket in the army surplus store in the Barras in Glasgow and am trying to find out exactly what it is so that I cab get one that fits...
I bought this years ago, but cannot remember what it is. It is 3.5" long closed and dark green. Any ideas? --TIA
My Dad was in the 4th on Iwo Jima (also Roi Namur, Saipan, and Tinian) for a long time the Division markings were "lost" then rediscovered (they...
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