Hello forum members. Wondering if this cap looks to be authentic or a fake. It is listed as a Heer Cavalry Officer’s Cap and is apparently made by "Kurt Seilor". Appears not to have an SS skull but rather one used by the old cavalry units and "Death’s Head" Hussars. Not being an expert, any help and opinions would be very appreciated. Thank you in advance as always. Regards,

-Jamie

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I have a US canteen pouch (Baker Lockwood 1941) with a lot of markings.

One marking is still a mystery to me: AL-050. Stamped on the "ear" and the bottom.
It looks like a laundry number, but it has three numbers instead of four. And two letters instead of one. What kind of number is it? I don’t think it has a connection with the rest of the markings, as the service number (3?09050?) does not correspond with the name E. GLASSER

Bryan

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I am learning as much as I can but would really appreciate some help in giving this single item a Thumbs Up! or Thumbs Down! The dealer says it does not glow under UV. The silver threads look good to me. The internal backing material looks good to me. But the totenkopf has three attach prongs (seems like all visor cap style have 2) coming thru on the backside and I have not been able to find a decent reference match on the frontal features either.

Would greatly appreciate some critical evaluation with comments so I can climb the learning curve some more.

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Picked up this DJ buckle recently. Seller had it listed as KH4 but there could a 5 there as well. Since I did not have a KH4 or a KH45 DJ I bought it. I’ve taken several pics and here are the best of them including an enlarged close-up. Still not 100% sure but could be part of a 5 stamp, but there are also scratches and dings above the maker stamp that look similar. See what you guys think cool militaria

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Picked this up this week, an eBay find to be honest for a few quid, a nice historical item, I like it.

Pictures are not the best sorry, measures approx 58cm x 42cm

Some translation here:

"Notice on the trade in military clothing and other items belonging to the army administration in the territory of the 17th Army.

1. It is forbidden for inhabitants to acquire military clothing or equipment or other objects belonging to the administration of the army without the authorisation of a competent military service.

2. Habitants are also prohibited from being in the unauthorised possession of military clothing or equipment or other objects belonging to the administration of the army, whether the objects in question have been abandoned, or that they have disappeared from our administration of the army.
Objects of this nature shall in all cases be presented immediately to the competent place of command.

3. Residents who choose to retain, subtract, destroy, alienate or otherwise dispose of the objects in question and who are complicit in such acts shall be punished with imprisonment of 1 Year maximum and fines of up to 3,000 marks or one of these penalties without prejudice to more severe penalties provided for by other penal provisions,
The articles subject to the offences will be confiscated
The prosecution falls under the jurisdiction of the military councils and military commanders."

Cheers

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Hi, A request please!! I recently came across the M35 helmet shown in the attached photos. As I am no expert on German helmets, I wouls appreciate any opinions and or comments on this item. Of particular interest are the finish and decals but any other comments are also most welcome. Thank you in advance for any contribution that you care to make.

With thanks, regards and best wishes Michael Ryan

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