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05-26-2013, 10:13 AM

reneblacky replied to a thread Australia at War 1939-1945. in Doc's, paper items, photos, propaganda

One of my favorite pics is this one

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05-26-2013, 10:12 AM

col james replied to a thread My collection so far (part 2) in Collections display

nick ive said it before and ill say it again ,a truly superb collection of american lids and so tastefully displayed and always a pleasure to view...

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05-26-2013, 09:57 AM

NickD started a thread My collection so far (part 2) in Collections display

this is an update of my collection so far theres still some tweaking to do to the displays but this is pretty much how it will look cool militaria ...

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05-26-2013, 09:56 AM

col james replied to a thread my small but growing NVA collection in Nationale Volksarmee

thanks for the kind words hagencool militaria

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05-26-2013, 09:47 AM

reneblacky replied to a thread Australia at War 1939-1945. in Doc's, paper items, photos, propaganda

I also have this set and it's a priceless Australian photographic record

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05-26-2013, 06:34 AM

reneblacky replied to a thread Post your WW2 Australian Insignia. in Insignia, Flags and regalia

Quick shots of my loose lot :)

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05-26-2013, 04:34 AM

maximus71 replied to a thread Ken Niewiarowicz Germany's combat helmet's in Steel Helmets

He just had one on his site for sale a few days ago for 150....which has sold of course, you have to check his site 3 times a day because you never...

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05-26-2013, 04:33 AM

maximus71 replied to a thread fully painted medic helmet pot in US M1 steel helmet forum

White camo medic helmets are the biggest faked items amongst helmets, with that being said just assume 99% of them are bogus.

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05-26-2013, 03:20 AM

SteveR replied to a thread Medical canteen strap and cover...... Real or repro . in Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich

Looks good to me. cool militaria

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05-26-2013, 03:11 AM

SteveR replied to a thread WW1 Medals. My Small Collection. in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

Good start friend.

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05-26-2013, 03:02 AM

SteveR replied to a thread WWI US Army 77th Helmet in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

These 2 dealers have good WWI US helmets for sale with fair prices and have good reputations. Their stock changes often so if you don't find what...

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05-26-2013, 02:45 AM

SteveR replied to a thread 3 Normandy SS Camo helmets M35/M40/M42 in SS Helmet forum

Simply outstanding. cool militaria

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05-26-2013, 02:40 AM

SteveR replied to a thread Wehrmacht belt and buckle in German Belt Buckles, Brocades and Straps from 1900 to 1945

It would be easier to comment if you would show the back of the belt and buckle. Thanks

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05-26-2013, 01:53 AM

DougB replied to a thread 3 Normandy SS Camo helmets M35/M40/M42 in SS Helmet forum

Thanks Andy! We found several SS soldiers named Pusch but it was not possible to determine which one may have worn this helmet, if any. This KIA...

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05-26-2013, 01:52 AM

helmet2id replied to a thread 3 Normandy SS Camo helmets M35/M40/M42 in SS Helmet forum

Thank you Sir!

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05-26-2013, 01:40 AM

DougB replied to a thread A new SS camo arrives. This one is pretty special. in SS Helmet forum

Thanks for the kind words all. It is an honour to be the custodian of this helmet. Samir I don't think its a matter of EF decals not having paint...

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05-26-2013, 01:05 AM

DougB started a thread 3 Normandy SS Camo helmets M35/M40/M42 in SS Helmet forum

It's my pleasure to share with you the entire series of German combat helmets, M35, M40, and M42 in Normandy style camouflage, all named to...

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05-26-2013, 01:01 AM

davejb replied to a thread Mrs Woolgar says YES! in After the Battle

Why not take a nice little jaunt into the country and go to Duxford , you will have a ball there , all those lovely war time planes plus the...

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05-26-2013, 12:55 AM

DougB replied to a thread A new SS camo arrives. This one is pretty special. in SS Helmet forum

Thats the EF tan camo found with the camo cover that I think Steve S owns now. I had a chance to buy this when it was at auction but passed. Silly...

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05-26-2013, 12:41 AM

davejb replied to a thread could they be army didactic material ? in USA and Great Britain armour, artillery and vehicles

Thats a possibility Dean

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05-25-2013, 11:39 PM

davejb replied to a thread could they be army didactic material ? in USA and Great Britain armour, artillery and vehicles

I could'nt zoom in before something went wrong with my controller , yes wooden models possibly a childs toys but early wartime made but i dont thinlk...

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05-25-2013, 10:23 PM

davejb replied to a thread Is this a live Incendiary Bomb?? in Ordnance and ammo

When he say s mounting ,he means , well you work it out !!!!

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05-25-2013, 10:19 PM

davejb replied to a thread could they be army didactic material ? in USA and Great Britain armour, artillery and vehicles

l< ,what are made from ,wood , metal , plastic , bakelite ??

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05-25-2013, 10:10 PM

davejb replied to a thread Is this a live Incendiary Bomb?? in Ordnance and ammo

Oh yeah i like your thinking :-)

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05-25-2013, 10:10 PM

Schwerpunkt replied to a thread Ken Niewiarowicz Germany's combat helmet's in Steel Helmets

I think it is absolutely ridiculous , the original price is 60 usd and everything you pay extra is money lost. Use the forums if you do not have a...

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05-25-2013, 10:03 PM

davejb replied to a thread Is this a live Incendiary Bomb?? in Ordnance and ammo

Big Ned and I try to keep everything light hearted , a friendly banter bourne out of mutual respect but he he keeps picking on me , its not fair so I...

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05-25-2013, 09:58 PM

ObKrieger replied to a thread Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938. in Orders & Decorations of the Third Reich

It looks good but I wouldn't spend too much for it. These can be easily found with a ribbon and frequently in a case.

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05-25-2013, 09:54 PM

ObKrieger replied to a thread Ken Niewiarowicz Germany's combat helmet's in Steel Helmets

I got a copy a couple of years ago. I met him at the MAX show in 2011 and had him sign it. :) Maybe I should trade the thing for a helmet... haha

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05-25-2013, 09:49 PM

davejb replied to a thread Is this a live Incendiary Bomb?? in Ordnance and ammo

I can see this Saturday evening rapidly going downhill, now that the Big fellas on the prowl ,quick lock up your wifes , girlfriends , daughters...

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