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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Picked up a M1907 sling off eBay from seller that claims it was unissued. It certainly was not issued, but I don't know enough about these slings to...
Decided today to set up my USMC pack system with the short blanket roll which consists of on shelter half, one blanket, one tent pole, 5 tent stakes...
Yesterday I picked up a M1944 combat field pack which had been modified to the M1945 combat field pack configuration. It is in excellent condition...
I’ve been looking for an example of a tin-plated or maybe zinc-plated canteen. I know they exist but have never seen one offered for sale, and that...
I have a couple of leather pouches that I believe might be British cavalry horseshoe pouches from the 1900 - 1940. I'm looking for some help...
I have had this for years and could never find out what weapon this case is designed to carry. It will fit a WW1 BAR Model 1918, US M1917 Enfield...
Hello all. My U.S. military rifle collecting has mutated into collecting U.S. military items from the WW1 and WW2 era with a special focus on Marine...
I've seen a few of these Japanese field phones come up for sale now and then but never one with its original batteries....until now. A guy I work...
I got some additions to my saddle today. Collector liquidation on eBay. Stirrups and Cinch Strap. I know very little about horses or saddles but...
My brother recently gave me our uncle’s duffel bag. It crossed Utah Beach at about D-Day +7, and left the ETO in December 1945. He drove an...
I noticed this Thompson 3 Cell 30 rnd. mag pouch being offered on eBay. Judging from the price being asked for it, presumably, the vendor believes it...
Not sure what to make of this. It is a WWII issue Civil Defense helmet with a PD decal on the front and identifiers on the inside that indicate it...
I recently picked up this M1 Carbine pouch at a local brocante, here in France. I was told that the leather attachment and ring are probably French...
eBay pickup, seems in decent shape, I thought most of these would be canvas but leather seems to be common. Just need the blasted grips. Starting...
was told these come out of a nco club in the 60s. 4th and 5th divison is hung up to if yall want to see them
Many of you know I'll collect anything but this has me holding back a bit, not exactly cheap and not sure how it fits in to anything. It appears...
I purchased this headphone storage box on eBay not realising that the bottom 2 1/2" had been removed meaning that it wasn't tall enough to store...
I've not shown these items online before but considering their rarity I thought that some forum members here may be interested to see them. These...
Bought this this morning from an older collector who says his best guess is Lithuanian Luger holster from WWII. No markings that I can find.
Neighbor gave this to me when I was a kid and it's been on a wall in the shop behind my family's house for at least 40 years. My son says it's...
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