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I posted this binocullar,because i didnt know what the symbols on it meant,but no one knew. So maybe this isnt right community to post,and if you know where i should post it?

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<p>I posted this binocullar,because i didnt know what the symbols on it meant,but no one knew. So maybe this isnt right community to post,and if you know where i should post it?</p>
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Can somebody tell me where to ask for help?

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Please help me identify this item. Metal sphere with a central seam, four curved ridges, and evenly spaced raised bumps across the surface. One hemisphere has a small circular hole. Used as a paperweight by a retired Air Force Colonel.

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Help me identify this please

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<div class="md"><p>Any way to know  who made it?</p>
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Iron Cross I picked up.

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Can anyone identify this pin? I suspect it is militaria. It's 0.9 inches (2.28 cm) long. Google Lens shows nothing. Thank you in advance. 

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Is the website militariaplaza.nl reliable?

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<div class="md"><p>Should I pass or no German m16</p>
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What do you guys think about this

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Looking for any helping identifying what I have here. My grandmother brought a box of coins that were my grandfathers. He served in the Army during WWII, including the Battle of the Bulge and other efforts. 

Inscription seems to read “Preis. 22•9•29”. Thanks for any help!

<div class="md"><p>Looking for any helping identifying what I have here. My grandmother brought a box of coins that were my grandfathers. He served in the Army during WWII, including the Battle of the Bulge and other efforts. </p>

<p>Inscription seems to read “Preis. 22•9•29”. Thanks for any help!</p>
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Medal or badge from WWII

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My collection of South African Air Force Squadron and Aircraft patches (and badges) at the moment

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I found this lighter at an Antique store near Blue ridge, Ga.
I can find another picture of a similar one online.
I was able to date it to the right time frame but I would like more details if anyone know any more information I would appreciate it.




<div class="md"><p>I found this lighter at an Antique store near Blue ridge, Ga.
I can find another picture of a similar one online.
I was able to date it to the right time frame but I would like more details if anyone know any more information I would appreciate it.</p>
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Navy Seal one Zippo

My grandfather got this or maybe made it himself. 

<div class="md"><p>My grandfather got this or maybe made it himself. </p>
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Plane made from bullets

I’m not too knowledgeable about original German helmets so I asked Reddit and used a bit of google lense, I’ve been informed the liner is repro and the shell is a repainted original, but how about the sniper veil. After looking on google it seems to match some historical images of the veil but being so discoloured it’s hard to tell as well as me not knowing much about them. I did research on google so hopefully someone here can help out. 

<div class="md"><p>I’m not too knowledgeable about original German helmets so I asked Reddit and used a bit of google lense, I’ve been informed the liner is repro and the shell is a repainted original, but how about the sniper veil. After looking on google it seems to match some historical images of the veil but being so discoloured it’s hard to tell as well as me not knowing much about them. I did research on google so hopefully someone here can help out. </p>
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Is this real or not, been told the liner is repro with a repainted original shell.

An American vet bring back but now in the uk.  

<div class="md"><p>An American vet bring back but now in the uk.  </p>
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My WW2 German ex-DD M35 helmet :) 

It was pulled up by a magnet fisherman on a bridge built in 1950. The police came and brought the bomb squad with them. Any idea what type of shell and what it was shot from?

<div class="md"><p>It was pulled up by a magnet fisherman on a bridge built in 1950. The police came and brought the bomb squad with them. Any idea what type of shell and what it was shot from?</p>
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This was found today in a river in South Jersey. 

A rusty gun found in the jungles of Pursat province, Cambodia - would love some background info

Got this from a military antique shop years ago, and still can't figure out when this was made. Dosent seem to be a ww2 model, and the liner doesn't look post war either. 

<div class="md"><p>Got this from a military antique shop years ago, and still can&#39;t figure out when this was made. Dosent seem to be a ww2 model, and the liner doesn&#39;t look post war either. </p>
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Anyone know where or when this helmet is from?

I found this hat, I am assuming it's from France of Belgium due to the colours.

Any help would be great though! Thanks 🙂 

<div class="md"><p>I found this hat, I am assuming it&#39;s from France of Belgium due to the colours.</p>

<p>Any help would be great though! Thanks 🙂 </p>
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Anyone know what this is?

Not really sure where to start with my what looks to be Ethocellulose angle light, ww2 OD green angle light for reference both made by GITS

<div class="md"><p>Not really sure where to start with my what looks to be Ethocellulose angle light, ww2 OD green angle light for reference both made by GITS</p>
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Looking for info

Is this probably just be a random piece of scrap metal? There is a little knob poking out that seems to be welded on (see last image).

"Panzer IV tower roof piece 500×250×100mm. Weight 6.5 kg." Was translated from Latvian, being shipped from Latvia. I messaged them how they know what it is and where they found it. They havent responded yet.

<div class="md"><p>Is this probably just be a random piece of scrap metal? There is a little knob poking out that seems to be welded on (see last image).</p>

<p>&quot;Panzer IV tower roof piece 500×250×100mm. Weight 6.5 kg.&quot; Was translated from Latvian, being shipped from Latvia. I messaged them how they know what it is and where they found it. They havent responded yet.</p>
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(If not allowed feel free to delete) So I won this eBay auction and it was advertised as "Panzer IV tower roof piece 500×250×100mm. Weight 6.5 kg." Did I get scammed and should I cancel while I still can?

I’ve been wondering ever since I was a kid. It was either my great uncles or he grabbed it as a trophy.

<div class="md"><p>I’ve been wondering ever since I was a kid. It was either my great uncles or he grabbed it as a trophy.</p>
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Anyone know the unit? WW1

Preserving a helmet.

Is it some sort of artillery round? Nothing inside, it has been inspected by EOD and does not contain UXO

<div class="md"><p>Is it some sort of artillery round? Nothing inside, it has been inspected by EOD and does not contain UXO</p>
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What is this brass thing. Very heavy, maybe 70 pounds 

Im doing a Soviet-Afghan war impression kit, im trying to find a Ssh-68 helmet but I don't know where to look. Help would be appreciated!

<div class="md"><p>Im doing a Soviet-Afghan war impression kit, im trying to find a Ssh-68 helmet but I don&#39;t know where to look. Help would be appreciated!</p>
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Trying to find a helmet

Only have this one picture. From what i can see the middel stitching (on the larger side, right) is missing. The logo is also a pretty clean compared to others online. Idk if it's authentic.

<div class="md"><p>Only have this one picture. From what i can see the middel stitching (on the larger side, right) is missing. The logo is also a pretty clean compared to others online. Idk if it&#39;s authentic.</p>
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SA Vehicle pennant

the message from General Montgomery my grandfather read to his troops just before the D-Day landings

Don't know if this is the right place to ask, but are there any benefits to utilizing the WW2 marine M1941 webbing system instead of, for example, M56 gear or Alice gear, or even Molle?

<div class="md"><p>Don&#39;t know if this is the right place to ask, but are there any benefits to utilizing the WW2 marine M1941 webbing system instead of, for example, M56 gear or Alice gear, or even Molle?</p>
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Question

This is my relic mp40. It's in very good solid condition for a relic. Eventually I will have the stock moving and I will put on the rest of the bakerlight furniture

<div class="md"><p>This is my relic mp40. It&#39;s in very good solid condition for a relic. Eventually I will have the stock moving and I will put on the rest of the bakerlight furniture</p>
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My relic mp40 

<div class="md"><p>Found this at a garage sale</p>
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USSR hat

Finally got around to buying a Finnish M1891 rifle. I always hunt for them at militaria fairs and inspect them. I don't know why, I just find them cool and amazing. And mostly to see if the person knows what they have, if they don't.. I may get lucky and strike a great deal..

I've disassembled it mostly, and will be doing a decreasing clean on it at some point. And I might do more detailed photos and post them if someone is interested 

<div class="md"><p>Finally got around to buying a Finnish M1891 rifle. I always hunt for them at militaria fairs and inspect them. I don&#39;t know why, I just find them cool and amazing. And mostly to see if the person knows what they have, if they don&#39;t.. I may get lucky and strike a great deal..</p>

<p>I&#39;ve disassembled it mostly, and will be doing a decreasing clean on it at some point. And I might do more detailed photos and post them if someone is interested </p>
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Finnish Mosin-Nagant M1891

I recently was gifted this cap while on a trip in Bulgaria. I was told it was a Bundeswehr cap (and I could tell by the cockade) but I haven't been able to actually find any caps used by West Germany or post 1989 Germany in this style. It has dark pink or purple piping and is a dark blue wool. Any information about this style of cap is appreciated! 

<div class="md"><p>I recently was gifted this cap while on a trip in Bulgaria. I was told it was a Bundeswehr cap (and I could tell by the cockade) but I haven&#39;t been able to actually find any caps used by West Germany or post 1989 Germany in this style. It has dark pink or purple piping and is a dark blue wool. Any information about this style of cap is appreciated! </p>
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Side cap identification

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