M1 Steel Pot (Front Seam)
Got this baby at a garage sell today and only paid $5!!!!! Front seam, stamping on inside is #187. WOW!!!
Archive for August, 2010
M1 Helmet Restoration
Hey all, I’m doing some research for my frien and was wondering if anyone new of a good place IN THE US to get a M1 helmet restored… mybe like under $80 usd? thanks
Helmet Collection
Most of these were found in an old building and others were found in the back parking lot next to a fence. Some have been lying on the ground for sometime. The helmets with camo were all in a crate in the corner of the basement.
Who is from our SS Bobs fought in the Ostfront?
Just for info, this MG Kasten- box was found on the positions of 11 Kompanie SS Rgt Danmark…
Question Need help identifying helmet (markings)
Not sure the unit,,,maybe someone out there can assist,,,much thnx!!!, v/r Jim
Need help! Want Information on Grandfather’s Sword
Hi all, I'm glad I found this forum because it seems to have a ton of knowledgeable people.
Long story short is that all my life I had seen this sword laying against a wall at my grandfather's house my whole life. I had asked him about the sword and all he ever said before he died was that he brought it back from the war. I removed the handle to expose the tang so I could get pictures if there was any kind of writing underneath. To my surprise there was engraving or etching of some sort on each side of the tang along with hand painted or written words as well (hopefully they show up well enough in the photos).
The blade itself is pretty dirty and knicked up and the paint on the scabbard has certainly seen better days.
I want as much information as folks can give me on this sword, especially the model, year, and especially what the writing and etchings say. My grandfather passed away last year and I was allowed to have this sword along with several other things I had remembered as a child. I'd also like to know a value on something like this in case I should get some of these things I got from him insured.
Also, what can I do about cleaning or polishing the blade and making it a beautiful display piece in my office? What kind of places do this type of restoration? Where can I find places like this in Iowa?
Thank you so much for your advice and information, hopefully I can have a more complete story about my grandfather's service history. Now hopefully the I can get the pictures actually posted to here ;)
Long story short is that all my life I had seen this sword laying against a wall at my grandfather's house my whole life. I had asked him about the sword and all he ever said before he died was that he brought it back from the war. I removed the handle to expose the tang so I could get pictures if there was any kind of writing underneath. To my surprise there was engraving or etching of some sort on each side of the tang along with hand painted or written words as well (hopefully they show up well enough in the photos).
The blade itself is pretty dirty and knicked up and the paint on the scabbard has certainly seen better days.
I want as much information as folks can give me on this sword, especially the model, year, and especially what the writing and etchings say. My grandfather passed away last year and I was allowed to have this sword along with several other things I had remembered as a child. I'd also like to know a value on something like this in case I should get some of these things I got from him insured.
Also, what can I do about cleaning or polishing the blade and making it a beautiful display piece in my office? What kind of places do this type of restoration? Where can I find places like this in Iowa?
Thank you so much for your advice and information, hopefully I can have a more complete story about my grandfather's service history. Now hopefully the I can get the pictures actually posted to here ;)
Question DJ wimpel
Could this one be real? It looks odd, but would lien some advices, thanks
revier-wachtmeister schutzpoliezei shoulder board
I received my new board in the mail today. MilitaryMania asked after buying them from him, if I would post the pair together.
Thanks cat for spotting my single in a previous post and making the offer.
Thanks cat for spotting my single in a previous post and making the offer.
Although slightly different, I’m glad to have a pair.
I marked the one I previously owned as 1 and the new board as 2.
One is slightly bigger than the other.
The button is flat on one, and rounded on the other.
The piping is rounded on one more so than the other.
Oh…and notice Adrian, I got the correct German …I think. 
German hand-writing…
Hi,
Can someone help here in understanding the hand writing in the red-bar of this ausweis?
Thanks,
Neil.
Can someone help here in understanding the hand writing in the red-bar of this ausweis?
Thanks,
Neil.
My first gun, a Mk I Flare Gun
I just picked this up today for 100 dollars. It is in pretty good shape. I believe these are pretty common, but it looks good with my Air Force items.
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