1) unknown fighting knife. what i like about it that there is no visible connection between the blade and the handle . no marking . very heavy knife. could be it made out from a bayonet ?

2)Sheffield England William rogers I cut my way bone handle 3.5" blade.
i know that William rogers was one of the makers of the commando British commando knife.

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OK, I’m a bit late this year, but let’s see them, your best acquisition of 2015, any country, any variant, common, uncommon, one-off, weird and wonderful or just a good solid example…or even ratty and ugly. Lets see the beasts you added this year! Show ‘em off here! Doesn’t have to be anything spectacular, just something you were pleased to pick up.

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Hello Guys!
What is your opinion this cap?
Real or fake?
(Sorry, I have some dealer photos…)
Thanks
Best regards

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In my collection I have a Soviet SSh-39 helmet which is re-issued by the Germans. The SSh-39 helmet has a 1st pattern Graylex liner and it is a LMZ-1940 production (stamp inside). The helmet is in a very good condition.
Original the helmet was green but it is repainted on the outside and inside (in part) in a dark blue colour. It should possible be re-issued by the German Luftschutz (air defense). In most cases these helmets have a Luftschutz decal on the front.
My helmet does not have a Luftschutz decal. I think the helmet never had one. There a no scratches or damage on the front side of the helmet.
To whom the Germans gave this captured and repainted Soviet helmets? Were they only re-issued by the German air defense?

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So, after searching a gift for a friend (a German belt buckle), i ended up to to an old fantasy of mine, own a SS buckle. As i’m not collecting German items, this one would be my first item, so i truly want to chose a nice item, which won’t let me feel in the near future the desire to replace him.

Many offerts online, also many fakes, some of them spottable also by me (V chest, cast signs). Considering also that there are more and more very well made fakes, i think that the most clever stept would be to ask advice from someone with more experience…in this case you.

As buget i’m around 4-500$, i saw several items with some potential, but, if possible, could you give me some good references in that direction? I’ve already checked some of the well known spots, but maybe you could give some other kind of advice about that.

As a start, i would like to ask you some opinion about the following one. All your time&help will truly help me to start a very tiny new branch in my collection, in a good way.

Thanks in advance,

Michael

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