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Thought I would share my latest find. The helmet does not have a liner but is a fine example of a ww1 turtle camo on a US helmet. After I got it home I found 3 letters soon the front under the paint. Enjoy
Marty

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I have a german produced cockerill nordenfelt 57mm shell casing that i picked up a while ago . I cant find any for sale online previously

I would like to know if some one can help price it

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Hello everyone,

I inherited this bag along with many other items several years ago, and I’ve wondered if it could be authentic. Based upon some of the examples that I’ve seen in this forum and elsewhere, it seems as though there are elements of it that appear to be "authentic" but I just don’t have the expertise. I’ m hoping members can help me. Thanks very much for your comments and your time.

Tom

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Hello guys

I’ve been building up my collection recently and finally picked up an army dagger. Surprisingly this is also my first Eickhorn.
What drew me to this example is the personalisation on the crossguard as I think things like this really give the items individuality. I would love to know what you lot think.

Dave

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The steel Buckle is stamped M to the reverse and whilst the temptation is to think this stands for Marine, I believe this is the stamp of the manufacturer J.C. Maedicke of Berlin. Please your opinion. Thanks a lot

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Hey guys, some of you might remember this helmet from a while back when i first bought it. I decided to take some pictures of the paintwork that’s on it and see what you guys think.

i know the pictures aren’t the best but its the best i could do

Any help is appreciated, Thanks guys

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The Golden Sword for the last Emperor of China

In the recent weeks of researching sword related documents, I incidentally came across files on the presentation sword gifted to the Manchurian Emperor Pu-Yi by Japan. These documents offer great insight into how the Army went about procuring such luxurious swords and what it actually cost. The story is additionally interesting, as the man in charge on the Japan side later became the Commander of Japanese troops in the Battle of Okinawa, Mitsuru Ushijima.

On 1st March 1934, Pu-Yi, known as the last Emperor of China was crowned the Emperor of Manchukuo by the Japanese.

Shortly preceding this event, on 19th February, Kannichiro Ueno, Aide-de-camp of the Kwantung Army in Manchuria dispatched a telegram to Colonel Mitsuru Ushijima (later of the “Flag of our Fathers” fame) , the Adjutant General at the Minister of the Army, informing the Ministry of plans to congratulate the enthronement of the Manchurian Emperor by having senior Japanese military and civil officials in Manchuria chip in donations amounting to a total of roughly 5,200 Yen for the purpose of presenting Pu-Yi with a set (Wakizashi and Tachi) of swords in gold (黄金造りの太刀).

For now, they planned to present the Emperor with a certificate listing this sword as an impending gift, which would follow as soon as the sword was completed. They added at the end, that depending on the cost, it could also be only the Tachi without any Wakizashi. They wanted to hear in return the expected delivery date for such a sword and asked the Ministry to organize manufacture.

Colonel Ushijima in Tokyo obviously informed in return that for the targeted budget of 5200, one sword would be more realistic, as the next reply from the Kwantung Army on 28th February said,

“We are grateful for your consideration and would like to settle for one sword as you suggested. We will proceed with necessary arrangements with the customs office here in Manchuria to ensure smooth clearance, and ask you to do the same, so no export problems occur at Japanese customs.”

A month later, on 27th March, the Ministry informed the Kwantung Army that the total cost was expected to come to 5,170 Yen, however, excluding the outer display case of glass requested. Because of fragility of glass cases, the Ministry suggested the case be made in Manchuria instead of sending from Japan.

Of the 5,170 Yen, a full 3,000 Yen was for the cost of the gold required for manufacture, which was required to be paid for in advance to the dealer. The blade was to be made by the Nihontoh Tanrenkai, so a Yasukuni-toh. Delivery was expected in 6 months of the green light to commence production work.

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