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05-20-2013, 09:46 PM

The woodpecker replied to a thread just got a new GAS MASK & CAN in Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich

That's a beautiful find

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05-20-2013, 09:41 PM

AIF replied to a thread WW2 servicewomen underwear in Uniforms

Hahaha!! Yeah sounds a bit raunchy to me... Put me down for pre order on 3 copies!! :p

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05-20-2013, 09:34 PM

AIF replied to a thread Rommel Documentary in Discussions

Where did you find that mate? Looks interesting

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05-20-2013, 09:11 PM

AIF replied to a thread British & Canadian nets & netted helmets in Helmets

Nice helmets mate! No idea on the top net it's new to me but the bottom left is Australian

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05-20-2013, 12:03 PM

Thanatos replied to a thread 'Phantom of the Ruhr' in Aviation history

Nice image Nick. cool militaria 'Phantom of the Ruhr" is such a menacing name, Perfect for a Bomber Command Lanc and the role they played out over...

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05-20-2013, 11:20 AM

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

G'day fella's, Here's the silver plated 22nd hat badge I posted before (the sellers image). No maker but has "silver" stamped into the Lyre birds...

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05-20-2013, 09:26 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread DAK items (Allied with Afrika cammo too...) in Collections display

G'day all, My latest uniform project, It's still in the making and will represent a member of the 2/14th AIF Battalion during the early Kokoda...

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05-20-2013, 05:27 AM

AIF replied to a thread Colourized Hitler & SA Photo Printed in The USA in Photos - Papers - Propaganda of the Third Reich

Pretty cool hey! LOL

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05-20-2013, 05:12 AM

AIF replied to a thread Australian AIF ( or British ) regimental button ~ in Battlefield Archaeology

Just check if it is slightly thinner than a .303 bullet and if it is you have a winner

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05-20-2013, 04:53 AM

AIF replied to a thread Australian AIF ( or British ) regimental button ~ in Battlefield Archaeology

It does look like the end of a pull through, why didn't I think of that? LOL... Is it hollow?

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05-20-2013, 04:48 AM

AIF replied to a thread Colourized Hitler & SA Photo Printed in The USA in Photos - Papers - Propaganda of the Third Reich

Interesting question Phil, I have never seen a green uniform like this before either... It was most probably a colourised black and white picture and...

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05-20-2013, 04:41 AM

AIF replied to a thread Interesting PASGT (air-softer ?) in Helmets

And this is why I don't like airsofters... As well as collecting WW2 I also collect modern Australian gear and it makes bloody hard to know what you...

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05-20-2013, 04:17 AM

AIF replied to a thread Colourized Hitler & SA Photo Printed in The USA in Photos - Papers - Propaganda of the Third Reich

Cool picture cool militaria Old Hitler was a popular man pre war so it doesn't surprise me Not sure If you have seen this before mate? Hitler's...

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05-20-2013, 03:16 AM

AIF replied to a thread Australian AIF ( or British ) regimental button ~ in Battlefield Archaeology

Yeah mate it is amazing the shit the soldiers picked up and dropped/lost during their travels as you know the Aussies were keen souvenir hunters and...

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05-20-2013, 01:24 AM

AIF replied to a thread Australian AIF ( or British ) regimental button ~ in Battlefield Archaeology

Australian's didn't wear British buttons during WW2 so definitely not Australian... But it could be that it was picked up early in the war in the...

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05-19-2013, 04:18 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread Aussie WW2 Metal Dog Tags in Insignia, Flags and regalia

Nice one Rene cool militaria

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05-19-2013, 04:06 AM

AIF replied to a thread Aust Demobilization Procedure Book in Doc's, paper items, photos, propaganda

Nice one mate! I have a stack of these stashed away that I have managed to pick up over the years

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05-19-2013, 04:05 AM

AMTG replied to a thread ANZAC Day Biscuit Tins 2013 Series in Discussions

Bugger, missed them this year......I have tins all over the house from previous years.....had to settle for the soft packs this year

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05-19-2013, 03:56 AM

AIF replied to a thread Australian 39th Militia AIF recruiting poster and booklet in Doc's, paper items, photos, propaganda

Cheers fella's I thought you might like it! Yeah the poster usually does live in a frame but since I am moving house I thought I would pull it out...

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05-19-2013, 03:50 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread ANZAC Day Biscuit Tins 2013 Series in Discussions

Woolies sure are holding back down here. I didn't see that one last year. notcool

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05-19-2013, 03:35 AM

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

That's right I forgot Dave. sorry mate. I've got a new saying, Nic Nat from five rows back. I was a good strong mark I must say. Bugger. Go...

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05-19-2013, 03:26 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread Australian 39th Militia AIF recruiting poster and booklet in Doc's, paper items, photos, propaganda

Well done Luke they are rippers mate and as you say they would be as rare as rocking horse poo. Very very nice cobber and cheers for posting them...

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05-19-2013, 02:22 AM

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

G'day Dave, Certainly was humbling mate. I will be catching up with Athol again on Friday night and can't wait. I do feel very very blessed...

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05-19-2013, 01:42 AM

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

Some more Militia Regimental insignia items, 24th "Kooyong" Regiment collar, I love their "Hold Fast" motto. And a 33rd "New England"...

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05-19-2013, 01:33 AM

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

G'day fella's Had a flat out week at work but I'm now out the other side of it all. :) Here's my Australian Signals Corps set, One of the...

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05-19-2013, 01:21 AM

Thanatos replied to a thread WW2 British Plastic Cap badges in Insignia, Flags and regalia

G'day fellas A Stanley and Son's made "General Service Corps" hat badge. Mould 1A. This is the only "economy" British insignia piece I have...

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05-18-2013, 11:27 PM

AIF replied to a thread Australian 39th Militia AIF recruiting poster and booklet in Doc's, paper items, photos, propaganda

Thanks mate, It's probably one of my favourite items in my collection and the only piece from the 39th militia I own. During the war these would have...

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05-18-2013, 11:16 PM

AIF replied to a thread Australian 39th Militia AIF recruiting poster and booklet in Doc's, paper items, photos, propaganda

Also to go with it here is an original 3rd Military District (Victoria) Militia recruiting pamphlet. It would date from around 1939, note on the last...

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05-18-2013, 11:11 PM

AIF started a thread Australian 39th Militia AIF recruiting poster and booklet in Doc's, paper items, photos, propaganda

Hey guys here is an original WW2 AIF recruitment poster from my collection. It was originally hung on the wall inside the 39th Militia battalions...

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05-18-2013, 11:00 PM

AIF replied to a thread Newspaper, Aust, V-E day 45 in Doc's, paper items, photos, propaganda

Great stuff mate!! They would look great framed up cool militaria

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