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Need help with identification

Hello,I received this military piece from an a recent estate sale. Could someone help me with identification? I have no idea what this is except to know it probably belongs on a uniform! The material is Bakelite, not sure what the metal is.... and ea...

Confederate Camp Of New York 1907 Photo

Hello,I Found this very large photo titled " Confederate Camp Of New York " Jan 23, 1907 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. I was wondering if this would have been a meeting of Surviving Confederate soldiers ? I have not been able to find out any informat...

SGT@ARMS PATCH. Does anyone recognize this as a US Military patch or is it a MC Club patch?

Hi, Does anyone recognize this as Military or is it a biker patch? Its 4" x 1". Gold stitching on dark blue border. Thank you in advance.

Leutenant General USAF Deputy CHief of Staff, Personnel

I have certificate signed by Secretary of Air Forces Harold E. Talbott.Can't figure out who is signed as Leutenant General USAF Deputy CHief of Staff, PersonnelThank you!

I found this underwater in Hawaii

I found the following object described in the video while diving in Hawaii: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WVoFZv_ALY It was found laying in the sand about 100 feet depth. Does anyone know what it is? Thanks in advance.

U.S. Marine's WW2 Photo album

Is anyone on ebay ever interested in a personal leather 1940's Marine album with lots of photos in the South Pacific, newspaper clipings,etc. I need to know where to list this. This is a nice item for historical collectors.

Identifying Tie Clasp Symbols Are they jet engines ?

The first 4 are I think are jet engines, are they. The other 3 I don't know what symbol is. I hope you can help me. Am I in the right group ? I didn't know where to put these. thanks

dragunov rifles and clones thereof

Hi people,I'm searching for any complete parts kits for building any Dragunov style rifles. Such as the dragunov TIGER , the SVD, the Norinco NHM series, and any and all other types and clones thereof for Dragunov type rifles. If you've got a parts k...

Held ID German WWII unusual pliers & makers mark if possible

Hi,I bought these pliers several years ago at an estate sale held for a U.S. GI who was with the group who help put an end to the V-2 rockets aimed at England. He brought back lots of "souvenirs" from the German bunkers. I bought these odd pliers but...

Listing 1842 Civil War Socket Bayonet

Hi everyone,We got in trouble lately for listing a "dummy" grenade, and then for listing a "Daisy" Red Rider BB gun. We weren't aware of the Firearms & Weapons rules... we know now!! So, just want to see if anyone knows if you can list a Springfield ...

Need Help Dating cross belt buckle shoulder plate of The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

I need help dating this cross belt buckle shoulder plate of The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of MassachusettsI recieved a couple of items together and other dated back to the Civil War times.I wasn't sure if this piece would also be dated ...

Please help me Id these possibly a gun part or fitting.

they are about 3/4 inch and have numbers on the box 315, 245, 250 etc. I have two small boxes with about 20 different types, but I'm not sure what they are. My guess was a firing pin Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

Soviet Ballistic Knife NRS-2 where to purchase???

Greetings I'm searching for a real authentic Spetsnaz survival knife known as the NRS-2 scout survival knife. It is still currently issued to members of the Spetsnaz troops. I want one to add to my collection. Even just the sheath for it I would like...

I need help identifying and dating British Shoulder Crossbelt Plate Buckle Gordon Highlanders 92

I ran across this Gordon Highlanders 92 Shoulder Crossbelt Plate Buckle and I cannot find one like this anywhere.The symbol on the front is different than any I can find.Back is marked: LONDONMeasures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"Any help to identify and date this...

Need Help with Military Erosion Gage

Hi everyone,Does anyone have any history on this item? We got it at an estate sale and can't find any others like it and don't know what is was used for or how much it might be worth to someone. On the outside it has "3" / 50 Cal. Bore Erosion Gage M...