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Can any one here tell me if these Enfield muzzle covers are actual military issue or not, and if so, were they used in WW I, WW II or both? Peter?
So in the few short months that I have been collecting, I have hit on two crazy finds. At least I thought I got a good deal? 1. I was searching on...
So I bought a few USAAC wings on ebay. I got two thus far and the gunner one seems legit, but the pilots one? Can anyone help? Also, here are a...
Do the red military markings mean anything to anyone? WW2? It was being used as a dummy dog launching duck carrier, the construction looks so U.S....
A friend of mine presented me with this British WW1/WW1 era Brodie helmet over the weekend. I took pity on it, and brought it home. It definitely has...
greetings i have come across a light green metal ammo box with the markings P59 M/C 1944 stamped in the lid just wondering if anyone has any info...
Hi all, I have two US M8 scabbards which are both marked "US M8 B.M. co." They are different in their canvas strip. This is a photo I found in...
Does anyone know where/how I can research home guard insignia? Specifically in the Billericay, Essex area. Are there books on the subject? I'd like...
A cousin passed away some time back and in his collection of rifle bits-and-pieces was a leather sling that I'd like to know about. The sling is...
My dad served on the USS Markab AD-21 in the Pacific in the later stages of WWII. Going through some of his things I have his Navy issue flashlight...
I've been cleaning out my fathers home for the last month and stumbled upon an assortment of different military related items. I found these two...
I recently acquired an SA static swastika belt buckle that is one piece and has the same design on the reverse side as is shown on the front-one...
And where would I do such a thing. I'm wanting to put together a spot where I can display some of my Grandpa's things and I still have his Dress...
A friend up and gave me this cap a while back, it came out of a trunk he bought from a deceased WW2 vet. Or that's the story, anyway. Anyway, he...
Can't seem to find a photo depicting the correct placement of these pouches on 37 web gear. Any inpit on the placement,number of pouches etc.. would...
Been a few on EBAY Advertised as , I believe SG-42 oiler. All steel , threaded on both ends, with a spout on one end and cap on the other. Both ends...
I found this belt buried amongst my fathers collection and I have not been able to find any information. Is anyone familiar with Geo Evans & Co and...
I have my grandfathers WWI hat cord and need some expert advice. 1. I would like to determine what specialty or rank this cord represents? 2. What...
Can anyone say for sure what this pouch was used for? It came with a Mosin-Nagant M91/30 (along with some other accessories), and has been variously...
Good Morning Everyone, I've been cleaning out my fathers home for the last month and stumbled upon an assortment of different military related...
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