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Help identifying U.S. marked knife
Hi, I am stumped with this knife, I cannot find anything to compare it to. It is a 6 5/8 inch long knife with a 3 1/2 inch blade, an aluminum handle with a square/rectangular-ish hilt and engraved dragon on the grip, and is marked U.S. with a possibl...
Help to identify Kepis hat
My late father collected military hats and helmets during the 1960-70s. I'm having to downsize the collection and have what looks like a 1800s kepis hat. But I'm not sure if it's original or a good reproduction The hat is constructed of hardened fabr...
Unknown Airborne patch
Does this ring a bell with anyone? Measures just over 4" across the top. Must have had it for a long timeand even my "patch guru" was stumped.... Thanks! Jack
Swiss Army Helmet vintage M18 series; some often overlooked sizing details...
NOTES ON THE SWISS ARMY HELMET MODEL M18 (1918) Sizing Data Note: The original series of Swiss M18 Army helmets were manufactured (of Manganese Steel alloy) in only two sizes, both of which featured an internal circular head suspension that was sligh...
Is this a Navy Officer's belt Buckle with no cannon balls
The closest match I can find in the book "American Military Belt Plates" is a 1876 pattern for a Navy's officers belt buckle. However, the one I have does not have the cannon balls below the anchor. On the back it is etched with USNA # 3917." Does an...
Antique brass eagle emblem on leather bag - Prussian?
Can anyone give me information on this leather bag with brass emblem. I was thinking it was Prussian maybe
Army Crest Pin id help - WW I? Heavy Crane.
"From the old the new will rise." Enamel pin, C catch. Can anyone tell me what company or battalion this is from? I think it may be from World War IThanks in advance for any assistance.
US M1 steel helmet~ not sure how to list this
There are no marks or stamps and I'm not finding much specific info on these. It's steel with a rough finish with cotton web straps and a front brim seam, 2lbs, 4oz. They are old but appear unused (just surplus). I know there are reproductions for sa...
CSA 9th Virginia Cavalry Member?
I just purchased at auction an old ledger (scrapbook) covering approx. period of 1890 to 1910, with several original CSA related paper ephemera items included. First item in the book, was a small Greeting or Presentation Card, with CSA type emblem de...
Time for OIF & OEF categories?
It's been 33 years since Operation Desert Storm and yet that's still the last campaign that has it's own category under militaria. That means 33 years worth of stuff crammed into "Current Militaria" not to mention that a lot of that militaria is no l...
Is this a UN Peacekeeper helmet?
Hello,I purchased this helmet 20 years ago from a veteran who ran a vintage militaria store in Garland, TX. He told me it was a UN Peacekeeper helmet and I'm wondering if anyone here can confirm that. I don't want to list it with incorrect info and I...
Resolved! Need help identifying these badges
Unable to specifically identify these badges, any help would be greatly appreciated
Need Help w/Identifying Antique Military Uniform in Portrait Photograph
hi everyone. this is an old, possibly 19th century hand-colored photograph i found today. This photograph measures 19"x16". It's framed, but i pulled it out of the frame in the hopes that there might be some information written on the backside. to me...
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