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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...
This flag has some interesting features? The four corners have a @4x4 patch sewn in. What is that done for? And the braided rope that is sewn into...
I think the pistol is about $250- $300 does the holster add any $$$ but not sure about the Helmet it has some newer looking green touch up paint on...
I've surfed around some and dropped in here...I'm an online vintage clothing dealer and came here for more knowledge...I deal in mostly Vintage Mens...
Would anyone be able to point me to Canadian and American web sites on military motorcycles. I'm interested in learning about Allied (especially U.S....
My wife's father (my father-in-law) was issued this dog tag, his name was Fred C. Sergent and was born in the mountains of KY. He had saved some of...
The retail surplus outlets have had considerable amount of Swedish uniforms and accoutrements for sale during the past 20 years or so. One thing I...
I put some web gear pieces I have into sets as they would be carried. The grommet hole placements are pretty ingenious - There always seem to be a...
Can anyone help me identify what type of bayonet this is? I have looked everywhere and cant find anything on it. Any idea what it is worth? Thanks!
I bought a belt advertised as a Russian belt used in WWII. It's brown leather, well-worn and smelled musty. The buckle is square and hollow with two...
Can anyone identify this belt? The axe sheath is integral with the belt and the pouches appear to accept .30-30/.30 Remington size cartridges. They...
These are called M-1938 wire cutters and they were issued to the soldiers who stormed the beaches at D-Day. They were for cutting through the...
I have some M-45 combat field packs and cargo packs with the rubber on the inside. A few of them are starting to dry out and break apart. Any ideas...
You may remember that I was sniffing around, asking for information about US Army binoculars a while back. I was wanting to pick up a pair for...
I always thought these 2 items, the canteen and gas mask cylinder were post war West German but I was told recently that the gas mask cylinder was in...
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