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Hi all!
Unfortunately, I’m very bad at the Hitler Youth uniform. I ask you to tell me whether, before 1934, HJ used brown leather equipment, I understand correctly?

In the pictures from the book "Uniformen der HJ. Vorschrift und Vorbild" 1933, It is shown the brown leather:

That is, leather "Feldflasche straps" before 1934 could have a brown color?

Best regards, Michael

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Hi guys some new finds at Kaorin this week.
A brass hanko about an inch in diameter I think the script maybe Korean?
Another Japanese dog tag suspect it is 5th railway regt as the others?
An unknown bronze or brass atifactvpossibly handmade religious?
A brass badge with an anchor possibly IJN?
An unknown spur like item?
An unknown buckle and something similar to an officers"pip" although not Allied?
Any help would be gratefully received
Chris

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Here is one of my prized WW2 Japanese militaria possessions second only to my Arisaka type 99 with non-defaced Chrysanthemum and intact aircraft sights.

This sword has a blade length of 26.25 inches (66cm). I believe it was manufactured in in 1943 by Seki Showa Swordsmith Kiyomiya <—- (not 100% on that info)

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I picked up this pot at an Army-Surplus store a few years back. I could tell by the stainless rim with the front seam what it was, but am completely unsure about the paint. Opinions anyone?

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Hi All,

Apologies in advance for posting in the relic helmet forum, feel free to move the post moderators if you see fit! I thought someone might like to see another "Oxylic acid special" come to life.

I came across this German Panzer blackout cover on Ebay from a Latvian seller. As it seemed to retain a fair bit of the original "Gelb" & seemed still pretty solid I thought it may make a great reference piece. Anyhow, after several baths & sealing this was the result - I was pleasantly surprised to see more of the Gelb and even the "Bosch" logo emerge. The rear blackout flap also was able to move again after 70+ years in the ground! The seller claimed it was found near a road in the Priekule area of Latvia - this was a hotbed of activity in the Kurland battles. Unfortunately I can’t prove it’s from a Tiger or Panther - Several vehicles used this light.

Hope you all like,

Regards,

Dan

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