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Normandy dog tags collection

The dog tags were found around Normandy they are all American.


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SS tuxedo jacket button

Hello all,

Got this one today. I bought this at an auction, the seller knew nothing about it and the other WWII items in the lot were authentic IMO but I know nothing of these buttons. After researching the forum I found that the TK buttons with the same M5/8 rzm mark had some controversy behind them; some think they are period and others don’t like the M 5/8 buttons. Anyhow, here is mine and I would appreciate some opinions on this one.

Thank you in advance.

William Kramer


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No magnetic EKI “15″

Hi to all,
this is my 2nd post and I would like to show you my EKI with no magnetic core marked on pin "15" - Friedrich Orth - Wien.

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Need help! Nahkampfspange

Hi there, can anyone please tell me if these Nahkampfspange are the real deal??? Many thanks cool militaria

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Can anybody help?

Can anybody help me to idenify thes badges??

Thank you.


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Can anybody help?

Can anybody help me to idenify thes badges??

Thank you.


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Our display today

Hi Guys, just spent a very enjoyable day doing a small display for the over 65’s in our area.

The event was organised by our local Police and as our local "Bobby" is a fellow re-enactor who does US Army, they asked Lez and I to attend. We put on a small British themed display, with RAF, Army & ATS items on show. The cap badges were a big hit: Vets looking to see if we had "their" Regt’s badge.

We met a lot of Vets and older folk who grew up during the war. Heard a lot of stories, some happy, some sad. Made some good contacts too.

Local teenage school kids served drinks and food all day and they got to vote for the best display. We won :D Big box of chocs was the prize.

There was live 1940’s music all day too. A great day out.

Cheers, Ade.


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Value on de-nazified M/40 luftwaffe?

Can anyone help me? I bought this helmet some years ago on eBay. It was quite a lucky buy, since there was 2 pictures, all taken from great distance and blured. Therefore, I bet not many liked to bid on it back then.

Thank you very much!:)


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Value on de-nazified M/40 luftwaffe?

Can anyone help me? I bought this helmet some years ago on eBay. It was quite a lucky buy, since there was 2 pictures, all taken from great distance and blured. Therefore, I bet not many liked to bid on it back then.

Thank you very much!:)


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Japanese Carrier Plane Markings

I was trying to make a list of the tail markings of Japanese planes at Pearl Harbour and after the Midway battle,when they had to make a slight re-arranging of things. This is what I think is correct,any other info or corrections is appreciated.
Akagi…AI-101 (representative number)
Kaga…AII
Soryu…BI
Hiryu…BII
Hosho…CI
Zuiho…CII
Ryujo…DI
Junyo…DII
Shokaku…EI
Zuikaku…EII

After Midway

Zuikaku…AI-1-101 (representitave number)
Shokaku…AI-2-101
Zuiho…..AI-3-101

Hiyo….A2-1-101
Junyo..A2-2-101
Ryuho..A2-3-101

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