Forum for general discussion by collectors of combat gear such as helmets, hats, uniforms, boots, patches, canteens, web gear, grenades, etc.
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This helmet has sat on my coffee table for the last year and I'm not exactly sure what it is. I think it's some kind of M1, but I really don't have...
Harlan, today I picked up a GI steel helmet with liner, web netting like I used to see on WWII helmets over the steel pot, lining has para chin...
I don't know much about web gear, so need some help on this sling. I "eyeballed" it a gun show and it looked to be for an '03 or a Garand, but...
Do not see many 45s, nice set of 7x50s
I'm curious if anyone might know the colour code/paint code for the colour of green used on the Canadian Forces G-Wagon's. Was this paint made by...
Hello, I walked into the local gunshp today and they had a USGI rifle case they thought I might like (because Im about the only military collector...
This should not be difficult to identify these tools and the weapon that they were used with - they are the same tool only made at a different period
what is this part and what does it fit ?
A friend, knowing how much I'm into British military history, gave me a medal today that he said 'looked like it might be British.' Well, it's a...
Saw a web site recently that had parts for repairing the snaps on ammo belts and other gear but I cannot find it again. Does anyonyone have a link...
I am looking for an identity for the below metal so I turned to the experts here for some help. Does anyone know what it is? Thanks in advance.
I have this Camouflage Shirt that may have been a part of a Navy Seal Team Uniform, I am thinking 70's but really have no idea. Regarding the name...
I found a brodie helmet at an antique shop, its been painted black (going over several peace signs in black sharpie). I have never seen one with a...
Never being sure which way the wind is blowing on any given day I have a question. Is it legal to import a Vietnam era helmet into Canada and is it...
Here I am in some of my original uniforms and gear. Pic by tank is at Camp Perry with 1937 dated M1903A1 rifle. May 1941 dated shirt and original...
How much were these actually used? Most seam to be in very good condition. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have a WWII Nazi Fireman's Dress Bayonet made by A.Ziegler Giengen a. Brenz. The WWII German issued Fireman’s dress bayonet is in the standard 98...
Just wondering if someone could tell me anything about these boxes/chests , my uncles friend was clearing out a house that he was bought many years...
Some USMC, Rangers, Devils Brigade, U.S. phantom divisions, Manhatton Project, and lots of Airborne!!
I have just aquired a vintage canvas bag that I need help identifying. It's a #3 OD, has a main compartment 7"wx9"hx4"deep, one smaller compartment...
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