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Original photo of pocket battleship panzerschiff admiral scheer.this photo was probably after her return to germany from the atlantic mid-late 1941.it clearly shows the dazzle camouflage pattern that distinguished the admiral scheer..

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My Dad bought this for me in the 70’s when I was a little kid. Years later I was told (a number of times) that these masks/Kanisters were re-painted "tan" to be sold to the Egyptians (or some other country) post war. And the grey paint? That too was added post war by who knows who…..So the whole get up was messed with. Having never seen another like it I believed this story. I didn’t really care one way or the other. But still loved it because it was from my Dad.

So it sat on my shelf supporting a helmet for the last 15 years or so.

But in perusing Ratisbons auction today, I saw the EXACT same M38 Gas Mask and Kanister.

Here is their description.

Extremely rare 1941/42 dated tropical Wehrmacht gas mask with can issued to Afrikakorps troops.
The can comes with full original khaki paint which was however period time overpainted with grey color for camo reason. The grey color is typical for being Kriegsmarine. The grey color goes off easily with your finger nail. (as noted above…it is exactly the same as mine, right down to the grey paint chipping off.)

Here is the link to Ratisbons -> https://www.ratisbons.com/18th-Conte…-mask-can.html

So…what do we have here? Story A (Post war surplus) or Story B (DAK with KM overpaint)???

The grey paint on mine is very old and I’ve had this from the 70’s. Even then it looked old. But it could easily have been painted in the 50’s.

Would love to hear your thoughts.

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Just got this Krag bayonet but can find anything showing them coming with a leather scabbard? Bayonet is marked US and 1899. Fits the scabbard but is rather loose.

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Hello All,

Would love see how many guests and members we can get to attend the event. UK Cousin and myself for sure will be there Saturday morning when the doors open. Be there if you can. Let us know if you will be going and when.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Military Relic & Collectors Show
Dates: September 30, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Location: Progress Center at MN State Fairgrounds

Hours:
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Admission:
Adults $6, Children 10 & under Free

Description:
The show and sale highlights military history items from Civil War to present with emphasis on Minnesota Military History. Dealers are from around the country and Canada

I picked up a new Navy Gunto today! a little neglected,and stored in a garage..The vet "Polished" and sadly wiped the Gilding off of most of the fittings notcooi with Brasso.but the stainless blade is in good shape.I would love a little help with the Mei before I put it back together I have stabilized it and will likely never disassemble it again.Just want to make a tag Regards,Geoff

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Would like to confirm if this is original first; then. Not enough experience when compared to others I have found during research.
Am I correct is stating this is a Army officers belt? Or is this a standard parade belt?
All opinions are appreciated and welcome.
John

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