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The Cypher machines are very rare, the pouches just a little uncommon. This one was (is) carrying an old style camera which is seems almost perfect...
This British Jungle Green uniform was well used in Malaya in the period 1957 - 59 by a National Serviceman who was a R.E.M.E. officer attached to the...
I acquired a bunch of post war German hats. Looks like Police, Fire, Border guard, East and West German. Maybe some military. Is there some sources I...
I am trying to identify the manufacturer of the listed holster. If you look closely, the maker appears in the background to the military markings...
My weird collection just got weirder today. Spotted this in an antique flea market and after figuring out what it was decided I had to keep it. Now...
I got a new book today on US Marine Corps gear. Called "782 Gear". I'm looking through it and there's a picture of a weird shovel I bought last...
Sarco is selling these currently for cheap if anyone wants one. Sold as Foreign Legion holsters, they are like new but the brass rivets came covered...
Not a combat helmet but still pretty cool. Mike found this one for me. I can't find any markings on the interior. I don't exactly know where to...
Yard sale pickup today. I have it identified as a French Army kepi, infantry. Beyond that, I know nothing. How old it is, period? Rank, what does...
It doesn't translate to the photos well but this says: US L T & S Co 1940
I believe this to be an original Special Naval Landing Forces cap missing the anchor emblem. I can tell it once had something round or oval sewn on...
I collect entrenching tools but am not crazy enough to pay $900 for a Japanese one. So, I went reproduction. From what I can tell, this is a very...
Closest match I can find is a Makarov but not positive with the ID. It's a Makarov holster. Confirmed exact match.
Anyone know what this was used for? Seller thought for a compass but seems too small for that. One website calls it a parts pouch but again, seems...
I have these 2 US M36 pistol belts that both came from a vendor in the former Soviet Union and therefore former "Lend-Lease" items and appear...
Hey, I found an interesting USGI A2. Its a modern one, probably 1980s to 2000 or so, by Avirex, goatskin, 'hand warmer' pockets, dark tan cotton...
Been watching these off and on for years and finally found a nice one at a reasonable price.
These saddle bags are constructed of light weight cotton canvas that were acquired in 1974 while mustering out of the 19th Special Forces Group in...
This was posted in a facebook group I belong too. Looks like it could be a good book. It's a Kickstarter product which basically means limited run...
I collect canteens of course, nothing particular, still basically looking for one of each type although I'm slowly accumulating quite a few US...
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