Hi!
Could you please help? I need to know the thickness (or weight) of ammo pouch like one from this article:
Pouch-Ammunition-455 Revolver

I started a simple weekend project of making a pouch replica for my friend, but then I decided to make a good replica. This is not a commercial project, just for fun.
If you have any pictures of pouch details, please post.

Greetings from Poland,
Tom

I looked through past threads and it seems that most of the military shows on here are in Europe. I live in South Carolina, USA. Are there specific shows on the east coast that specialize in WWII or will I need to just go to the gun shows? Thanks

Amongst some other more easily identifiable relics, we found these 2 identical panther/leopard/big feline figurines in remarkable conserved state at about 50m from each other. The location of the items was close to what seemed to be a foxhole where we also found a lot of vest buttons. No idea about Allied or Axis. Does anybody knows what purpose these could have served? When there are 2, there must have been more no? Anybody has an idea about the material they are made of? They are non magnetic and don’t show any sign of oxidation.

Thanks for the help!

Eazy

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How common is it to find m40 helmets with out decal? I my be getting one from a pick. sorry no pictures or maker at the moment. There are actually two helmets one does not have a liner the other is complete with chinstrap, both m40’s.
Marty

Thought I’d share some patch finds from the past few months.

First is a group of Vietnam era US Navy patches. All attributed to a career Navy vet.

The Atkron 82 (VA-82) and USS Manley patches are both Japanese made.

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Hi folks.

As promised, I thought I’d share this Bergen style ‘AM’ rucksack.

The zip is stamped with AM (Air Ministry) - Just how common are these packs I wonder?

There is evidence of some sort of marking to the rear waist yoke - 1942- Along with what looks like a Broad Arrow with a circular border. Similar to that of the Canadian WD mark.:confused: … And ZL & T LTD. How authentic they are, I’m not 100%.

The straps also carry marking, albeit, unreadable. Possible 1942 as above. I understand that they were easily lost and changed throughout the years of use.

Outer straps similar to p37 webbing, base straps look later (olive), the support straps to rear frame are unfamiliar. There is also a zipped pocket to the rear of the pack (Newey zip), as well as a synthetic waterproof cover to the inside seam. Obviously not a feature on your genuine ww2 p42 issue Bergen. A sign that it may be a later pack? …

The size is quite large - Height 53cm - Length at base 53cm - Depth at base 21cm -

Hoping I haven’t been ’stung’ ((again)). All comments welcome.

Cheers, Gillan

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Any information on this would be greatly appreciated.

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Went to a local US Army military museum today and found this display of General Erwin Rommel’s visor cap. His home was occupied by this Texas Command unit and they confiscated a pair of his tall leather officer boots and a visor cap with his name in them. One picture shows the newspaper article. I took lots of close up photo’s for the inquiring collectors enjoyment. Sorry that some photo’s loaded sideways - they were not originally! To correct orientation just copy photo and edit.

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