Archive for May, 2009

T-34 Recovery

Found this on a forum.

"The tank was recovered a couple of days ago near Velikie Luki (Pskov region). It sank in the swamp 7 meters deep on Dec 12, 1942 during the Velikie Luki offensive operation. The crew managed to escape, only the gunner was wounded."


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M42 Single Decal Luftwaffe Size EF64

Does this helmet look good to you? Is the liner original to the helmet?

I found this one on the internet for $465. I have not bought it yet.

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Mills confusion?

Hello,
I'd be gratefull if anyone can help me identify the centre grenade in this pic?
The filler plug is; Brass .397" / 10.08, dia. The base plug doesn't seem right it's loose, dated 42 and has threaded hole for RPG rod.
L/H pic is resin replica 36 1,
and the R/H pic is 36 1 training grenade dated 40. filler plug 0.50" / 12.7mm.

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Just Arrived SD M42 Heer Grouping

Hey Guys, Just received this grouping, all came from the same vet but not sure if it was all from the same soldier. Lot 4 2627 ET64 Im very pleased with this lot, hope you guys enjoy the pics.

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Need help! What is this Bayonet

Hello
Looks like its chrome plated and on the top is some writing and the year 1880 on it

Thanks
Ron

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Question Luftwaffe cloth patch?

Firstly hello to everyone, new bod here!:)

I'm having trouble finding a comparitive patch on a historical site to verify this one, any thoughts?

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Set for sale: Wanted WW2 Japanese sword, must be original, will swap for WW2 German Items

:)Guys,

There is no 'other' wanted column so have placed this add here.

Its my boys 21 soon and he has an interest in WW2 Jap stuff, an area I have no idea about.

He has always had an interest in Jap swords and I would like to get him a one.

I know they are hard to find so condition is not as important as originality, I am aware of these Chinese copies!

I have quite a bit of German stuff and would be willing to swap if some one had a starter piece that would be suitable.:b:

Regards

Jock:)

heres an interesting one for you (german tank)

i was looking around on the internet the other day and found this picture of a german tank under a bridge in or near poland, what do you think it is and hypothecticly would it be worth recovering?! :p

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LW HG? Holster belt & Shoulder strap collar badges.

Guys,

This lot is from a German friends attic. I have only been given the low value stuff!:D. I'm happy with that.
The jackets that were there went on ebay and were a white army summer tunic with a re-issued Reichswehr jacket.
The holster (P38 Hardshell) has worn the belt and I believe the two have always been together. There are unit marks on the buckel and manufacturer marks.
The collar insignia is interesting, it is a shame that the skulls are missing but you can see where they were and one of the pins is still pressent.
The plane collar patches look to have come off a jacket, shame there were no eagles.

Regards

Jock:b:

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