i would say this is right but always nice to get a 2nd opinion

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Hi all !!
I have a question about a US M3 AP mine I just picked up . The mine was rusty and dirty and after cleaning it up a little and using a wire brush to clean up the fuze holes I noticed a fine thread and not the standard size for US fuzes . They are a metric size 10X1 extra fine thread . A WWII German ZZ35 fits .
My question is why are these this size and not the standard US fuze size ?
There is what looks to be a white stripe around the center of the mine but no other markings are visible .
Any help would be great !
Thank You !!
Dave

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Hello everyone,

I have an interesting group of early post-war photos of a GI’s visit to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Sept. 1945. Most of the pics have captions, which I think adds to their historical interest. I especially like the mention of the "ice water furnished after the climb" and the "elev. shaft." If anyone has an idea of the soldier’s outfit (based on the Sept. ‘45 date) I’d appreciate it, or any general info on the Eagle’s Nest as a tourist spot for U.S. soldiers at that time. Thanks.

T.

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This 1943 stamped canteen, is it just me or the does it seem that strap holder on the arm has been added ? What do you think. First glimpse I thought it was Reichswehr.

Cheers

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I had this KW and Legitymacja for a while. Belonging to Cadet Officer Karol Kwapinski, " Czarny Karol ".

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Hello folks.

I was looking through my collection of feldpost this morning, and realised I had a few letters that I haven’t yet shown on the forum. This one stood out among the others, for reasons that will quickly become apparent, and so here it is.
This is an unusually long letter from Friesch. He seemed to have an awful lot to say this time around. Of course, I’m unable to read the contents, but I note an unusual and interesting feature on the envelope. It seems the letter has been signed, although by who I don’t know. It is, from what I can discern, a list of names. What throws me off is that the handwriting on all the signatures appears almost identical. One at the base of the left hand column has also been crossed out.

These letters are, as ever, a mystery to me. I look forward to uncovering a little bit more of this man’s life. Soon, I’ll print all the translations off and number them to the original letters. That way, whoever takes custody of my collection in the future may enjoy them fully.

It is a true shame that I missed out on a couple of these letters when they went up for bidding. The all too common infuriating practice of putting profit before the history. Even now I keep an eye on the seller’s listings, hoping to secure any more that might pop up. Keeping them all together is of paramount importance to me, but a few will undoubtedly slip through the net.

Regards, B.B.

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