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NSDAP Armband

Hello folks.

My first NSDAP armband. As I tend to try to collect a little bit of everything, it will also most likely be my last.
This one is completely free of moth damage, but not from wear and tear. As can be seen, one arm of the swastika has frayed slightly. There are a few dirty marks on the white field, and the stitching holding the two ends together has come apart. This was advertised as likely to have been removed from a tunic or overcoat.

It came from a trusted seller, and I’m confident that it’s authentic. A nice armband that’s all there, even if it is a bit scabby.

Best regards, B.B.

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Need help! Home Front Messenger Helmet

Hello folks.

This one is another potential addition to my Home Front helmet collection. However, before I pull the trigger, I have some doubts as to the authenticity of the ‘M’ painted on the dome. Does this look to have been added recently? I only ask as it’s an eBay listing, and the site has a reputation for being home to a great many con artists.
Thanks in advance.

Best regards, B.B.

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OGIII for a Full Cavalier of Order of Glory

Hello,

OGIII # 173482 bestowed on private BACHURA Stepan Dmitrievich, (25.05.1917 - 25.01.1993). One of the 2678 full cavaliers of Order of Glory.

Private BACHURA was engineer and explosives specialist serving at the time of recommendation in 358 Engineering Battalion. He was awarded OGIII on 14.08.1944, OGII on 17.02.1945, and OGI on 15.05.1946 (post war).

The OGIII 173482 was the action in the spring 1944, and particularly for actions on 11-13 May 1944. Citation reads:

"Comrade BACHURA is courageous, disciplined soldier, a master in mine- laying. Always executing his orders perfectly, he conducted multiple complex engineering tasks on our first line in spite of difficult circumstances. He is awarded with the badge “Excellent miner” for excellent mine-laying and mine clearing. Comrade BACHURA presented examples of selflessness during the forced crossing of the Southern Bug river while building a ferry crossing. He built two piers under heavy enemy fire, which allowed for quick infantry crossing and timely resupply of our advancing troops on the right river bank.

Comrade BACHURA didn’t stop working under bitter enemy artillery barrages and airstrikes while building urgently needed Commander post for 28 Gu. Rifle Corps on 11-12-13 May. Thanks to comrade’s BACHURA selfless work and fearless conduct the task was finished 5 hours ahead of time, which provided the Corps headquarters with proper cover facilities and allowed them to conduct effective units control in the defence of the bridgehead on the right bank of Dnestr river.

Comrade BACHURA is worthy of order “Glory III class.
Commander of 358 Engineer Battalion Major signature. 16.05.1944"

The Cavalier in his later years.

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UNIFORM-der-Wehrmacht-Feldbluse! 2 WK ! Italienische Wolle? FELDJACKE !

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Original DAK Afrika Korps Schulterklappen Manschaft Luftnachrichten RARITÄT rar

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Mk1* Royal Engineers.

I have been after an R.E. for a while, so was glad to get this one.
Made by Hadfields Ltd 1916-19, with an 1939 dated liner.

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Japanese Ammunition Crate

I looked for a long time before finding this. It’s marked for T-99 LMG ammo (which can also be used in the 7.7 rifles). It held 840 rounds and a small piece of one of the 15 round box labels is still stuck in the pitch that was used to seal the seams and knots. 840 rounds translates to 56 15 round boxes of ammo like these pictured.

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evolution of naval dirks ?

Hello.

I would be really interested to understand the evolution of naval dirks’ patterns since 1873 until 1945. I’m looking everywhere but it’s really hard to find detailed info about this argument…

Images, different patterns, destinataries, ordinance, links or websites to see …..

Everything will be really welcome.

Thanks to all !

Dan

PS : A fantastic thing could be a new path "evolution of …" by Nick Komiya, but I can’t really hope so much… :p:p

canteen to ID

hello
i have this canteen from a while,but havent time to identificate it.from what i see this isn’t standard army issue item,can You help with the organisation to wich it belonged?
best regards

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