Flea Market Finds

[Dean]

Cape?! I see sleeves! Capes don't have sleeves, coats do!

[rra227]

It has no front buttons,has a belt and need a top clasp to close. I do not know what to call it. Rich A. in Pa.

[rra227]

Japanese Officer mess tin,no tray. From the flea market. Rich A. in Pa.

[rra227]

All I got for my $12. 5 round Carbine magazine,Herder maker short dress bayonet with washer and red felt in the mortise slot. Rich A. in Pa.

[rra227]

What I got so far.Blue Air Force trouser belt,mothed U.S.M.C. cover,U.S.M.C. devices for cover,sewn drape Good Conduct medal,clutch back Inf. collar device,1942 FM 21-50,FM 27-13 1941,Arny&Navy Hit Kit song books,U.S.Air Force pillow case, size 7 Australian hat,framed water colour.Rich A. in Pa.

[AmericanKraut]

Nice Aussie hat do you know what time period it is from?

[AIF]

The slouch hat looks to be a modern one with a weird band on it... Either that or a repro with a weird band on it

Can you post a better pic of the slouchie and one of markings on the liner please

[rra227]

No idea from when. It is newer. It is a good size and was cheap.
It is from Emerco Melbourne by the sticker. Rich A. in Pa.

[AIF]

hi Rich It's a commercial one sold in camping and surplus stores over here, although It's pretty much the same as a real one but just made for the civilian market. Emerco did make issued head wear in the 60's and 70's for the Australian army though but mainly officers caps.

Still a nice buy you just need to find a pugaree to put on it now.

What is the size? I may have a spare.

Cheers Luke.

[Dean]

Rich A in PA , you get some cool stuff out there. I remember my my great grandpa taking me to them as a young boy. You guys def have better stuff out there!
Dean L. In CA.