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I need a mixture of advice and information. I’ve had this a while and have recently decided I want to collect each British standard MK military issued Helmet. This has a top fixing made of brass, unable to find answers as to why it has this type of fixing? It’s obviously had some type of paintwork on the front and it’s been scraped off. Square area and the remnants are white, what could it have resembled? Would it be worth my while buying a repro liner and chinstrap? If so, how could I keep the original fixing, as it isn’t a bolt. Thanks for replies in advance

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I have recently acquired the attached helmet. Several months ago I decided to collect each standard MK British military issued Helmet. My question is, was the helmet military issued? It is stamped Joseph Sankey & Sons 1939 and a liner to match. People think it looks green, but I think it’s either a grey or a very light blue colour. Thanks for replies in advance.

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Hi All,

Im not sure if there is a sub-category for trench art so please move if this is in the wrong place.

Unlike my 15cm I know what fired this one, its a 21cm German Howitzer shell casing with some bizarre ‘art’.

I collect WW1 shell casing with and without ‘art’ on them but this is the oddest as it appears to have people dressed as chickens. Either that or the artist has seen some odd chickens.

Its nicely stamped on the bottom and is bloody heavy.

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Waffen-SS Italian officers hat badge, embroidered. Fake or ? Any opinions on this? I’m assuming a copy, but would like some feedback from more knowledgeable collectors. Thanks!

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