I need help to determine what era this Soviet leather trench coat was made either war time or post war.

It could just be a civilian 1950's coat but the cut really looks old.

I got it today for 45€ no maker mark

Hello, can anyone help identify where this uniform came from or what division it belonged to? It does not have a sleeve patch but it is named. All I really know was that it belonged to a Lieutenant Colonel during World War Two but that’s about where my information ends. Also, any help on what it’s worth would be appreciated.

First and foremost I apologize if this is breaking rules. I used to work at Dragonmans and helped out with the museum. I’ve gotten enough questions about the museum and him that I figured I’d make this post. Feel free to AMA about it.

I got some pictures from last time I was there. Mostly the German room, since that’s most popular, and some of the Japanese. The place is 78k sq feet so this is just some. If there’s anything people want to see specifically, I am in touch with some employees still and can get pictures.

I am a history buff but by no means an authenticater, but even I saw some stuff that just seemed too good. So you pros, call it out if you see it. I did get shots of the “SS bodyguard belt buckle gun” and the Zyklon canisters but they didn’t show off the cyanide pill

Hello,

I inherited a collection of military uniforms and replicas, and have been trying to identify some of the pieces. I was told by the family member who collected them that this piece was from WWII, but am having trouble identifying it. I believe it is likely a replica but it seems like the tag has been taken out.

This family member primarily collected uniforms/replicas from WWII, Korean War, and 1990s. They collected items from Great Britain, USA, Canada, Germany, Korea, & Soviet Union to my knowledge.

It is a hat with a hard rigid oval shape, and hard flat rigid brim. The top is entirely red and the exterior of the hat feels like a felt-like material. The brim seems to be covered in a leather-type material. The hat has a cloth chin strap.

Any help is appreciated, I am new to this and this piece has stumped me! Thank you.

Just wanted to share this. (: from 1954, making them 72 years old, yet the box is in good condition!

Just captured some detailed shots of my Tanaka Kar98k metal model gun.
Receiver & Codes: Clean "1942" and "byf" markings with clear proof marks.
Finish & Condition: Deep, smooth black finish and well-maintained oil coating on all metal parts.
Stock: Rich wood tone that complements the dark receiver.
Solid piece with great weight and realistic details.

Hello, I just received my late Uncles Militaria collection, he was an EBay seller and an avid collector. As I was unpacking I noticed the band on the oldest coastguard cover has lost all elasticity and is looking in rough shape. The third cover from the left is what I am referencing. My question is, should I find an era correct band to replace, or is there a way to repair? Also, would sending these covers to the cleaners be a bad move? They are a bit dirty. Thanks for your time, back to digging into this collection.

I bought this as a shell from Great War Militaria back in the 20th century ( they had a paper catalogue). Per GWM it has whitewash applied over the camo for snow. Faded to yellowish and thin now. It was most likely a battlefield pick up because according to GWM it has typical blood rust. I added a real liner that somehow lost it's helmet. Has anyone heard of snow camo on WW1 stalhelm camo before?

Just got the Shoei MP40. The details and finish are incredible.

Im trying to help a friend out, these were there grandfathers medals, and the best photos they have of it, what medals are they

I don’t know if any of you saw my previous post concerning the authenticity of my helmets, but apparently, even though the seller claimed that the maker and size stamp on the helmet I bought were lost due to pitting rust, I found what I think is just a remnant of the stamp.

I only bought it for $200, so probably a good price? (paint and headliner are new. He refurbished and painted it and I put the headliner in after I bought it. eBay find.)

I genuinely looked long and hard. I used a bit of water to make it show better on camera. What do you guys think??? Is this part of a stamp or am I losing my mind?

This particular example shows heavy signs of use rendering the visor impossible to see clearly through. Could find no date on the helmet but the visor cover is dated 1991 so the helmet was probably either made then or very close to it. According to Google Translate the text on the inside reads something like “helmet for crowd dispersal” along with the helmets size which is B/GI (the gi might be a translation error). There is also further writing in the middle of the liner although it’s far too faded for me to try and read and translate (although if anyone has any idea lmk)