Flea Market Finds

[Heavington]

My most recent visit to a flea market and I came up with these. Sorry about the quality of the pic its just a tad bit dark where I am right now.

[KriegMann]

Interesting my father told me he went there a couple of time way back

That's when it wasn't full of used toys and other useless junk. I know of only 3-5 dealers that sell militaria there.

[RailwayEagle]

That's when it wasn't full of used toys and other useless junk. I know of only 3-5 dealers that sell militaria there.

I think most flea markets are like that now. I hear stories from old timers, back in the 60's - 70's you could just find all kinds of German insignia, daggers, armbands, etc by the box full. Now flea markets are nothing but overpriced plastic airsoft guns, t-shirts, and cheap knives. Maybe not all of them, but the ones here in FL are like that.

[Heavington]

I think most flea markets are like that now. I hear stories from old timers, back in the 60's - 70's you could just find all kinds of German insignia, daggers, armbands, etc by the box full. Now flea markets are nothing but overpriced plastic airsoft guns, t-shirts, and cheap knives. Maybe not all of them, but the ones here in FL are like that.

I'm must be very lucky that the flea market I go to has a commercial section with 3-5 WWI-II dealers there and a bunch of other dealers that sell Roman and Greek artifacts.

[Warspite]

I picked these up this morning. 1953 dated officers cap, 1942 25pdr spares roll and an Aussie machete.

[rra227]

Nice stuff guys! I wish I could buy original Roman artifacts.
What I got so far 3 boxes 1969 C.I.B. awards1945 musette bag,lightweight gas mask bag,1973 U.S. West Point coat, Duke of Aosta print,German thread,duffel bag,1912 bible to sailor(have negative of sailor),book-Bayonets from Janzens Notebook,NZRB and Australia badges,WRIGHT Aircraft patch, patches,awards,bandage with instructions,helmet chinstrap instructions,ACME whistle1945 jungle first aid kit,wire cutter,band helmet camouflage,early pilot wing,53 QM base depot 75 Pak 40 ashtray,gunner wing,USMC patch US axe, size 3 1918 leggings,pack,chemical hood. Rich A. in Pa.

[Warspite]

Today's pickups, 1944 dated RAF large pack, RE shoulder title, AB64, Skill at Arms and Service Guide to Cairo named to a Pte Charles Chesters, RASC (14111763). Finally the most significant find, a sheaf of documents relating to procedures for KIA and missing soldiers, all dated to late 1940.



Amongst the file was this letter from the mother of a POW. It is the most heart breaking thing I've ever found:

[rra227]

Nice stuff. Rich A. in Pa.

[rra227]

What I got so far. Goggles,clip of ammo and a unaltered pack bottom. Rich A. in Pa.

[rra227]

What I got this morning.1968 jungle boots,towel,wool shirt,wool field trousers 1943 dated,USN long john bottom,1942 barracks bag,used barracks bag 2 shelter 1/2's,coat- Korea,1952 insect bar,ties. Rich A. in Pa.