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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I've got a box full of Pattern 1937 web gear. It's all in unissued condition and I believe it's complete or very close to complete. I've laid it...
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About 1969, I purchased two cartridge belts from Dixie Gun Works. They are identical except the loops on one are for .45-70 & the other for .30-40. ...
Ok, so I went to an estate sale and found a box of military and boy scout items and paid $50 for the box. I am fairly new to collecting military...
I was an MP during the late seventies and this the type of web gear we wore then. The 1911 is an Auto Ordnance that I just recently bought to go...
I just acquried this photo and am having a heck of a time identifying the uniform, regimate, ect. I was told by the person I got it from the man was...
Here are pics of three sets of service medals I've owned since the late 60's and early 70's. They are principally from soldiers who fought in the...
I know what it is but wondered who'd guess what it is first. (Hint - it weighs over 30 pounds) I went digging in my garage through boxes of stuff...
i was wondering if the brits produced a cartridge belt similar to the US ten pocket belt? so far all i am finding is the leg drop 3 pockets and...
Had this for many years, don't think a carbine was ever put inside this case. Have never seen anything dated before 1943. I understand there are...
Hello everyone. New to the site and excited that I found the forum. I trying to find out about a Bayonet and scabbard that I purchased. The bayo is a...
Note how the attaching hooks are mounted on an angle on the USMC marked USS MISS cover while the USS WYOM (Wyoming) cover has the hooks centered. ...
I have a pair of these canteens that don't fit in my collection. I have no idea of what they are so would appreciate any information that could help...
Have a Lee Enfield sling that came on a No 5 I bought this weekend. Cannot find any reference to the manufacturer 'M.I.A.' It is dated 1942, and is...
Photo on the left was taken with lighting from a lamp while the photo on the right was sunlight, note the two different shades of the same cartridge...
A late .455 Smith and Wesson was in it, but doesn't fit well. Loose fit and the barrel is too long. Some photos:
I was digging around in some boxes I have when I came across these two items. Does anyone know what they are and from what period? And this
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Hello, These were all recently given to me to display by friend of mine, Ralph Grooten, who was a paratrooper and rigger in the 17th Airborne in...
Got this in a lot of parts I just bought. Any ideas as to what it goes to? It looks military, but not like anything I've seen before. By the way,...
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