Hi Guys, Picked up some Canadian Mark 2 helmets , this one is a CL/C 1942 with Viceroy liner sadly missing 5 bumper pads though. It is marked WMC and has the name Osborne under the rim also sadly covered over with paint. Looks like it was near to something being sprayed with the same paint as you can see overspray on it. Can anyone tell me what the WMC stands for please? Thanks ! Neil.

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Although the current AO/Kahr Thompson M1SB’s are near-clones to the original, for some reason they opted to eliminate the oiler slot in the butt stock and the hinged opening metal butt plate (they are now plastic). I was able to locate an original new-old-stock butt stock and an original butt plate and screws (and an oiler). As it turns out, the new butt stocks are the exact dimensions of the old ones. After a test fit yesterday and a trip to the hardware store to confirm the stain color, I spent yesterday afternoon putting several coats of stain on the NOS butt stock. This morning I swapped it out with the original. I’m really pleased with the results.

The original

After adding the new old stock butt stock.

The new butt plate.

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A lovely gift from a family friend,
Arthur Dilks was a lad from my home village, he served with the Welch Regt (im assuming 4th batt?? but please correct me if im wrong)

Wounded during the battle for Caen shortly after D-Day.
I also have his medal group sadly missing a ribbon, so i will have to get a replacement.

from 1946 Arthur took over the running from his father of the village pub, the bricklayers arms, and was the landlord up until 1982.

W.A.B. Dilks 3968012 Welch Regiment. 12/4/40 to 9/12/45

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Hello Everyone,

Happy Thanksgiving! Need some help with a sarute barrel. I can’t find one the correct size, I have been given two but they are too small. Does anyone know where I can find one? I have been searching different dealers and can’t find one besides the size I have that does not fit. When I got the sword the owner took it apart and damaged the barrel.

Thanks ahead of time!

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At WAF about a collar-patch subject (1933 Gauleiter tab?):

Bob Hritz: I just found this and believe it to be the first pattern Gauleiter collar tab (see images)

The posts then were:
Br. James: Perhaps the 1930 pattern Gauleiter tab? I believe that by 1933 the two-golden-oakleaves pattern was in effect - that is what is seen in the 1933 RPT journal;
sgstandard: Angolia lists it as 1st pattern Gauleiter (1933-1934). I imagine the 1930 was the same or similar;
Br.James: I am sure it is the 1st pattern Gauleiter tab. It’s the date I am challenging;
sgstandard: I’m hampered by the fact that the most reference material I have for SA and political tend to begin in 1933. The Angolia book DOES list SA Gausturms from 1931 and their colors, and some info from earlier. But not much;
squidney86: when I get home, I’ll look in Jeff Clark’s book and see what he says;
Br. James: But I am sure Jeff will have the hard answers we are discussing here.

The discussion took place between November 14 and November 16, but after that, all was quiet.
Do we know now what the collar-patches really were?
I wrote Bob Hritz for the exact color and he said it was red (the shown color is not correct, caused by photographing).

I wonder if members from this forum can give a better and more exact answer?

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Hello folks.

Just received this in the post. A grouping of items pertaining to the First World War and Second World War service of a single man. I do take note of a few minor discrepancies. The ARP badge is the ‘female’ type, with the pin and hook hardware on the reverse. The cap badge is also a WWII type, bearing the royal cypher of George VI. All pieces appear original, however.
Central to the grouping is a photograph of the man concerned, which appears to have been taken from a picture frame. Along with the aforementioned cap badge and ARP pin are two medals. Namely the First World War Victory Medal, and the WWII-era Defence Medal. Both medals are in good shape, both with very clean ribbons. There is some slight wear and oxidisation to the Victory Medal, but nothing that significantly detracts from its overall appearance.
The Victory Medal is engraved, as I believe was standard practice, with the individual’s name, unit and service number: ‘356278 SPR R.I. TUFF. R.E.’ I’ve been unable to locate anything after a quick search, and any information that can be provided would be greatly appreciated.

Even if there’s a chance these items may not be a legitimate grouping, they are all - to the best of my knowledge, at least - original pieces and compliment each other nicely in a display.

Thanks for looking,

Regards, B.B.

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C’mon - you gotta have a giggle………………..

Honestly the depths some people will go to in order to make a buck or 2 …….this is so laughable I really hope no one ever falls for it:) A snip at £200!!!!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-Germa…4AAOSwGPxaDXwy

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Carrying on with my sporadic, yet intermittent Finn helmet buying binge - this Italian M33 arrived all the way from Finland this afternoon.

Looks to be all original Italian without any Finnish modifications (if they did any to Italian helmets, I don’t know…) and in pretty nice overall condition. Very much doubt if it ever saw any frontline use.

Still doing my research on it……

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