This is another hat I have had for quite a few years. I would like to hear some feedback on it.

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Hi Guys. Iam trying to reserch some information for a friend of mine who’s Granfarther was a Member os the SS,but have come to a end with no results. His Name was Wilhelm Hoelper and i was told he was a High Ranking Officer,who escaped to South America after the War…Any leads wood be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Studly

Hello all,

This helmet was found in Estonia. Although Germans and Russians fought there, i don't recognize it as a German or Russian helmet. I did some research and I think it is an M40 Estonian helmet, but i'm not sure. I hope someone can identify this helmet. It has some battledamage on top. If more pictures are required let me know!

Thanks in advance.

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Hi folks, Four bayonets here - two are German manufacture - the other two are unknown. First one is is nearly 24 inches long, with wooden grips, black painted sheath, marked CS&E on the hilt and ZELINK? on the blade. Second is 20 inches long, marked R4385, Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen and Model D'Argentino 1891. Third is 18 inches long with brass grip marked E.F., FH(cursive) 69294. Fourth one is clearly a German Mauser bayonet marked 41ASW, 761 Z with a sheath marked 8258 X out and 2528 marking below the first one along with a mounted style leather frog with no discernible markings. Any help on the firs three would be appreciated. Neil

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Good evening forum members.

I have been viewing your forum on and off for some time now in my researches to identify a large number of Luftwaffe and other insignia recovered from my grandmothers attic in the early 80’s and given to me at that time by my father who had forgotten all about them.

I, like him originally, then consigned them to my attic and forgot all about them until a few years ago. They appeared again during a clearout and I promised myself I would do something with them.

I have been researching on and off, and even started to put a web site together for the sole purpose of identification of the individual items. Hopefully I will get that sorted over the coming months.

I have no particular interest in this area, but as my father had obviously gone to some trouble to collect the items in the first place (there are very few duplicates in several hundred items) I thought it only right to see what I have before I make any decisions as to what to do with the collection.

Hopefully I will be working my way through the forums over the coming weeks but tonight is about saying hallo

picked this up on one of my forays last week,,,comments/opinions welcomed,,,Robert

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Hi I have recently got my hands on a deativated Sten gun but the magazine looks a complete mis match for the gun.Would it be wise to spray paint the magazine?I know there are strong views on keeping things original but it looks daft to be honest (and rusty).Could any one tell me a brand or make of paint to use please?Just out of curiosity I looked in Halfords and found I was
spoilt for choice!(The gun will stay as is by ther way!!!)

Just a thought

Hi
I thought i would try posting a few pics as i have just joined this forum.
My collection is all packed up untill i move house and when i have
my dedicated display area i hope to take better photos of everything togethercool militaria here is a few random pictures i took at different times
I allways enjoy looking at everybody elses photos and i hope to add to this thread in time.

Regards Luke

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I picked this up at an antiques place the other day. At the time I bought it just because I liked the look of it (I was not thinking ex military at this time). However, once home the more I looked at it the more I thought it resembles an ammunition crate of some kind. I could be barking up the wrong tree here and looking on the internet I have found nothing that resembles the locking device. The closest is a ww1 german ammo crate. If anyone has any opinions it would be appreciated. It is not in the best condition but I am not too bothered. There are no markings only holes where carrying handles possibly fitted.

Thanks.

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