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Forum: Vintage Military Gear

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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  1. Question Global Thread Help: What Happened to all my pics I attached to posts?

    My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-21-2021 01:16 PM
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  2. Question Global Thread Help: How do I upload pictures to my posts for storage on milsurps.com?

    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator Harlan (deceased). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-06-2011 04:38 PM
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    Hello folks … :) I'd like to remind everyone to re-read our Forum Rules & Site User Agreement (click here), particularly the section which covers...

    Started by Badger‎, 01-02-2017 02:32 PM
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  4. Question Global Thread Help: Where can I discuss politics and gun legislation issues?

    Why have a separate Social Groups area? Over the last 10 years, we’ve received many requests to permit broader public discussions amongst members,...

    Started by Badger‎, 08-08-2016 11:35 AM
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  5. Question Global Thread Help: Why am I having a problem uploading pics to attach to my posts?

    There are some members who seem to experience site time-outs, or other problems when uploading pics as attachments to their threads and posts. It...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-26-2016 06:25 AM
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    Other than someone who fails to say thank you when they get an answer to a question they’ve posted, I don’t think there’s anything more frustrating...

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    Today’s Internet exposes computer users and the web sites they access, to a wide range of malicious pieces of infectious software code, designed to...

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    We understand you may be impatient to get on with placing your advertisement, but we would ask that you please read this post carefully, in order to...

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  10. Question Global Thread Help: Why are my images from Photobucket, ImageShack etc. copied to milsurps.com?

    Answer: For your own protection and to help preserve them for future research by all members ... :thup: The reason we capture and store all...

    Started by Badger‎, 03-01-2011 10:52 AM
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    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator cafdfw (Harlan). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

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    The answer is YES … :beerchug: With the evolution of technology, many of our very active members want to keep current viewing our forums using...

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    A lot of members don't realize that our site supports multiple interfaces, often referred to as Forum Skins. Fundamentally, there are three...

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  1. USMC WWII Short Blanket Roll

    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...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 02-18-2024 11:55 AM
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    11-03-2024, 06:02 PM Go to last post
  2. US M1944/45 combat field pack

    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...

    Started by USMA79‎, 10-06-2024 03:39 PM
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  3. US WWII canteen

    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...

    Started by bob4wd‎, 09-20-2024 01:00 PM
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  4. British Cavalry WWI horseshoe pouch?

    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...

    Started by hjohnso4‎, 08-06-2024 10:29 AM
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  5. WW1 rifle case re-issued WW2

    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...

    Started by RCS‎, 08-15-2022 11:03 AM
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  6. WW2 Canteens. Marines?

    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...

    Started by shooter88‎, 02-28-2017 05:39 PM
    canteens, marines, ww2
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  7. WWII Japanese type 92 Field phone. Batteries included!

    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...

    Started by Sapper740‎, 07-12-2024 09:25 PM
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    07-24-2024, 10:26 AM Go to last post
  8. McClellan WWI Saddle

    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...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 02-07-2024 07:45 PM
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  9. My uncle’s duffel bag

    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...

    Started by Timothy-R‎, 07-10-2024 07:02 PM
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    07-16-2024, 11:19 PM Go to last post
  10. Thompson 3 Cell Mag Pouch Seen On eBay Original Or Repro?

    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...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 06-16-2024 10:21 PM
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    06-18-2024, 02:04 PM Go to last post
  11. US Civil Defense Bronx Police Department Helmet

    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...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 06-09-2024 11:46 AM
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    06-09-2024, 10:12 PM Go to last post
  12. M1 Carbine magazine pouch.

    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...

    Started by 30Three‎, 06-07-2024 12:25 PM
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    06-08-2024, 03:23 PM Go to last post
  13. British Flare Pistol Holster

    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...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 05-15-2024 07:16 PM
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  14. hand painted divison patches

    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

    Started by hardcore‎, 05-23-2024 05:10 AM
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  15. Parachute Seat Cushion

    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...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 05-19-2024 09:45 PM
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    05-22-2024, 03:19 PM Go to last post
  16. Tele. Attachment Headgear Box Repair

    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...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 04-15-2024 07:00 AM
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    05-12-2024, 09:11 PM Go to last post
  17. Rare WW2 ARP-Civil Defence Gas Cape

    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...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 04-29-2024 09:18 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    04-30-2024, 08:23 AM Go to last post
  18. Mystery Holster (Luger?)

    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.

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 04-21-2024 11:42 AM
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    04-22-2024, 10:05 PM Go to last post
  19. Soviet helmet?

    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...

    Started by mnmkeller‎, 04-01-2024 09:15 AM
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    04-01-2024, 11:08 AM Go to last post
  20. Zuckerman Helmet

    One of those weird items I spotted years ago, wanted and never found one that the price and condition were right. Finally checked it off my want...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 03-12-2024 08:33 PM
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