The helmet is an M35 model, while the 66 and 59 markings on the liner band refer to helmet shell size and head size the liner was meant to fit....
Owen, apologies for the vagueness of my last post. I was actually referring to the vets who attended the event in Staffordshire.
There was a lot of live coverage on UK television stations yesterday of the opening of the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, Normandy. It...
It's hard to believe that it's over 4 years ago when I was in Chernobyl. Time really does fly! Me and my son paid for a private tour with just me...
You bathe that often? Wow! :rolleyes: My wife always comments and complains about that old musty smell that accompanies the stuff I bring home...
Likewise, I too didn't purchase any militaria in 2020. The biggest show of the year here in the UK was scheduled for 2nd February 2021 at...
It is the correct decal for an early transitional helmet, but that doesn't mean it is genuine. The rust on the shell looks 'new' and doesn't have...
Very sad news, Jeff, please also pass on my sincere condolences to Ike. I know only too well what Covid-19 is capable of - it having taken the...
I've just noticed that you already included the lot number in your first post. :oops: According to the lot number database (created by...
What is the lot number of the shell?
It's a post war canteen. The lack of a date stamp is the main indication that it was made after WW2. How much did you pay for it?
Can you post a photo of the makers mark on the canteen body without the straps obscuring it. Is there anything stamped on the metal hanger after...
Due to restrictions, non UK militaria dealers will not ship deactivated weapons overseas. If you did manage to get a deac imported in to the UK,...
You have a similar line of thought as me. My collection mainly comprises of German militaria, especially personal equipment. I find it interesting...
Your very welcome but remember, you might not stop at buying just one... as my collection demonstrates! :) Next one on my want list is a...
I see these backpacks for sale at militaria shows all the time and have no reason to question the WW2 authenticity of the one you have. They are...
Here are my rucksacks/backpacks. Only one of the larger blue backpacks is marked and was made in 1940 by the same manufacturer as the one you have...
I have a number of WW2 German rucksacks in my collection and I'm led to believe that the blue version that you have was used by Luftwaffe aircrew....
I've also found parts from fuses and plenty of bullets during my trips to Normandy, but I've never seen anything like the other item you have. I'd...
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