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Hello, who can please identify the holsters in the pictures ? Pictures are taken from a friend of mine. Thank you.
Hi, I'm a new member. I want to ask if anyone recognizes the pictures I've attached. I got it at an estate auction and the owner was very involved in...
Hello everyone. This is my first post on the forums, actually my first post on any forum. I have just acquired a pair of anklets that are dated 1943...
Yet another oddity I found while cleaning out my father-in-laws estate. I tried to research the stamps but came up empty handed. Any ideas?
I went out to yard sales this morning and came across what I thought to be an interesting find. An old military sleeping bag. I looked it over and...
Dear Collectors, I would be glad to have Your impressions about this Colt 1911 USMC Boyt 45 model M7 shoulder holster. Is it original ? Is it...
We just keep finding more. I would have simply added them all to this post but I had to stop and charge the battery. Anyways, here it is. I am...
Hello everyone. I was digging through my uncles militaria stash, and we came across these. Looks like 1/16" stamped steel goggles, with swing away...
Does anyone ever see any 1941 canteens?I know the 41 stuff is rare but I have never ever seen one.Thanks.
I found this and have no idea what it is or what it goes to. All help is appreciated. Thanks!
No markings, no date..Came with late M1936 belt..$22.00..Steal?
Hello everybody. Was the USGI canvas sling used during late WWII years (1944) with M1 Garand rifles in replacement of the USGI M1907 leather sling...
Got these 2 grey leather pouches in a lot. ~10" x 4 1/4" I like the gray color, would like to ID 'em and look for a few more. thank you! ...
Kahki web pouch with 4 hook attachments in X formation. "HTK" crown marked. Any idea what it is and how used? Thanks
I picked this up the other day at a garage sale. I did some research on the latch company and it said that they once worked with the Pratt & Whitney...
Can anyone shedder some light on this holster? It looks like the average 1911 flap holster more or less but doesn't come close to accepting one but a...
According to an article I read on the web, the No53 scope was used (amongst other things) on the Winchester 74 .22 cal rifle which were purchased for...
I picked this up at the flea market the other day, mainly because I thought it looked interesting. I was leaning towards a possible antique hand...
Hello, I'am new to both this site and forum. My ninty two year old father dug out an old pair of leather gloves that were issued to him during the...
Hello, I'm a big cold war buff and as it maybe I was traveling i came across a little store in Dublin that was selling what I think is some type of...
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