hiya guys
this is a project M-1 ive been doing for a little while know & i think its finally completed.
i started with the shell bought for around £50 the chin strap i had for a while sitting around from another lid i bought from a flea market but the helmet was no good so i removed the chin strap for later use, the liner again came with another helmet which was about £30 but it was again a clone helmet so i kept the liner which is a WESTINGHOUSE make so i put these togehter with the shell to make a complete helmet & finished it off with a WW2 era net for £12.99 & 1943 goggles £4.99.
hope ive dont it justice, as for the name & number in the liner not sure about them not really taken the time to see if they're real.
stage 1
on so many photographs, films etc? Please can somebody tell me more?
Rgds Jan
The following pictures of frames contain Shako and Cap Plates worn by the US Army and Militia between 1812 and 1842. During the period the Infantry wore silvered brass insignia while the artillery wore yellow brass.
The first frame contains a M-1812 Infantry Shako Plate that I dug near Ft. Mims, Alabama. Ft. Mims was completely destroyed by the Red Stick Indians and British soldiers on 30 August 1813. The entire fort (soldiers, women and children) was wiped out with no survivors. It was this battle that prompted General Andrew Jackson to march South from Tenn to stomp the snot out of the Red Stick Indians at the battle of Horse Shoe Bend ending the Creek wars. The plate measures 2 3/4" X 3 1/2". This plate is in excellent condition for a thin piece of silvered brass that lay in the ground for 190 plus years.
The second frame contains M-1821 Infantry (Silver) and Artillery (Yellow Brass) cap plates (Eagles). The eagles measure 2" from tail to beak and 3" between wing tips.
The third frame contains a US Militia M-1836 Infantry Eagle Shako Plate and two Artillery Shako side buttons that date from 1825 to 1842. The Infantry Eagle measures 2 1/2" X 5" and the side buttons are 1 1/2" in Diameter.
These early US Army Cap and Shako plates are getting extremely scarce.
My first venture into this area with what look (to me at least) to be a pretty good set of Dfh b's for use in AFV's with the rubber ear mufflers as oposed to the un-muffled Dfh a's.
I couldn't see any others on the forum so thought i would post these for some comment etc.
Happy new year all.
Guys im looking for some moral support.A freinds child was recently in my apartment and ,since has called it like a museum.my problem is i not only collect militaria /30 german helmets included ect ect.I also have about 6 large victorian clocks ,leather bound books ect ect ect ect,and other stuff the list is endless.I am alittle embarrarased if a new visitor comes sometimes there is very little room to actualy live in it.The bottom line is i adore the collecting ,and the collection i have got and it gives me great pleasure,Are there other guys who have the same problem with their collecting bug?:o
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Hello all
I need help & advice please.
I'm looking to buy my first Union Jack & it has marked on it the 78TH INFANTRY DIVISION BADGE/CREST. It measures approx 8ft long. Its in very good condition & I dont doubt authenticity as it is coming directly from the army museum.
Its being auctioned starting at £50. What can I expect to pay/whats it worth? I know its worth what I am willing to pay but what price is too much?
Best regards
Dan
