Archive for June, 2010

Replica 4th Polish Legion belt buckle

This is a replica of a 4th Polish Legion belt buckle. I bought it because it is beautiful and because I was outbid on the real thing (by a factor of more than 10) It is very well made, of pewter, but even this modern design does not have the fine detail of an authentic Polish one.

For comparison I’ve included an image of my legit 2nd Polish Legion buckle - note the finer details in the feathers compared to the replica.


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Do Repro Parts on a Original Item Hurt Value?

Hello All,
Let's use my M1917A1 helmet for example. Pictures are in this thread:
http://warrelics.eu/forum/helmets/br...1-m1917-20921/

I have a nice helmet here, but it's missing half of the chin strap. If I were to buy a repro chin strap(from these guys for example: http://jmurrayinc1944.com/images/pho...t%20straps.jpg) and add the strap to my helmet... would that reduce the value of my helmet? I was told on another forum it would, but I have my doubts. Thanks.

ps I didn't place this thread in helmets because I think it can apply to any item.

Original K98 Bayonet

What do you say about this bayonet, scabbard and frog. Original items? Value?

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Question SS Tropical insignias.

A seller is selling these. He claims they are unissued SS Tropic insignias (hence them being connected), but I haven’t ever seen any Tropic SS insignias before. Are they real? Also, they are cheaper than many other SS skull insignias; does the fact that they were unissued effect their value? He also says he will cheap split the two up for a cheaper price, but does that significantly hurt their value?


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M42 luftwaffe

Just wanted to share last years max show find here in pittsburgh pa, can’t believe i got for what i got it for, hope the poor guy survived, can’t get a good photo of the maker mark but it’s et64 with a backwards stamped e, must have been in a hurry.


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Wanted: Wanted, British Army Riot Shield & Rubber Bullet

I'm after the small metal riot shied and rubber bullet as used by the British Army in Ulster in the early 70's


thanks

Francie

Webley ammo

Hi i have a Webley mk1, and now i found a un opend ammo crate with 455 ammo. I guess i can not use this ammo in my gunn? i think my gunn only will take black powder , right?. Some says i can use a caliber called 450 r ? any thoughts on this?.

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Social Welfare Medal parade mount

A nice medal I just picked up. A little faded but otherwise in good condition.


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My New DJ Pin & HJ Armbamd

I wanted to share pics of two new items that I added to my collection. I welcome all comments. Thanks, Al.


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I guess this is equipment…Look what flew over my house today

I am always amazed when this goes over. There is just two of these, I believe, working in the world, and I don't live too far from where this Bad Boy is in Canada.
When it flies over, it rattles everything in my house like an alarm clock, and I rush outside to have a look. Today, I happened to have my camera right handy.
Gentleman, the Avro Lancaster.

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