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MY father passed away and left me with this soft case. It appears to be a jumpbag, Just dont know what its for. My garand dont fit, so im thinking...
Thanks in advance for the ID Help...I found these jackets at a local flea, they are Deadstock and Unworn...mostly I'd like to know what to call each...
Good morning, and happy Boxing Day! I thought it might be interesting for folks to see this trench mortar, which I obtained in rural Saskatchewan...
Received these patches many years ago, can anyone identify them ?
Help ID? Spanish? Romanian? Ww2 era? Thanks
Can anyone here tell me anything about this? A friend found this in an old box passed down. No idea if it's even military. Any help would be greatly...
I've got a very nice WWII dated mountain pack, M1943 I think, that I would like to sell but I have no idea what one is worth. The leather is all...
Hello everyone, So I've been looking for a pair of real combat boots (Ones that will last a long time) and my mother showed me her pair of Army boots...
Where is a good source to get an authentic camo cover--Vietnam era--for an M-1?
I acquired this Vietnam era (or post?) for pretty cheap. I am curious about the white stripes on the helmet. My guess is that it is training helmet....
Did US soldiers ever carry M1 Carbine ammo pouches on their belt? Was there a separate pouch for this other than the buttstock pouch? And... ...
I have wanted an early Vietnam helmet for some time to add to my Time-line and growing Vietnam Era Helmet Collection and just acquired an all correct...
here is a picture of the markings on the box anyone have any info on this ?
I enjoy collecting surplus canvas/web military pouches, bags, etc...Does anyone have a suggestion on how to "reshape" a canvas bag? Some of them are...
I have a cap badge, 2"x2", in white metal -- a bugle horn stringed, with, in the middle, the initials "SR." Anyone know what regiment this is?
Hi Gang, It seemed for a while there were quite a few of these to be had on evilbay.co.uk, but lately I haven't seen any. Just how rare are they...
I have a small kit, the box olive green, 4"x3"x1". It contains a piece of wire screen and a brush in fittings attached to the inside of the lid. ...
I would like to know what reference books are best to ID equipment or gear? If there is even any around. Or if it is from personal knowledge. Thanks.
Hello. I'm very interested in military items, especially WWI. I recently purchased a photo from an antique dealer and while researching it on this...
Here are some relics of the Great War- WWI. My father was a Lieutenant of Engineers with the 26th Division and served in the Argonne and St Mihiel...
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