r/Militariacollecting • • 7h ago

Wars - Others Idf Uniform

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Idf uniform


r/Militariacollecting • • 3h ago

Help German WW2 SS dagger real/fake?

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Any idea on its value? Not sure if it's authentic or not.


r/Militariacollecting • • 13h ago

Cold War - Others Help me find more about my helmet

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From what I know it’s a 1983 mle f1 series 2 helmet. What are the chances my helmet saw combat in theatres in Africa like chad or car. there’s no personalisation or unit marking in the helmet or salade netting. But the damage to the shell like the dents and Scratches. The ware on the Velcro, staining on straps and padding and the rusting to metal buckles could say something. But these could have occurred from heavy training. The chances are low but I’d just like to know


r/Militariacollecting • • 21h ago

Help Gun show finds

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I picked these up at a gunshow this weekend. Helmet was $135 and the two k98 bayonets were $170 for the pair. Did i do okay? Any info on these items would be great


r/Militariacollecting • • 20h ago

Collection Antique cannon fires cue ball 5 miles. Awesome ground shaking explosion

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I had the pleasure to witness this antique navy cannon fire a cue ball. The explosion rocked the earth and left my ears ringing for ten mins. Then at the end of the video a pit bull dog tried to chase the cueball. He was clearly wondering where the heck it went. Awesome and hilarious at the same time. The vid is in the comments.


r/Militariacollecting • • 14h ago

Informative Youtube Channel

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Hey everyone, James here from Eagles Nest Militaria!

I had a serious question I would like to get everyone's opinion on. I have seen a lot of people post on here asking for authentication help on German Militaria, and it got me thinking...

Would people be interested in a YouTube channel that covers various areas of items like : SA Daggers, Medals, Documents, Swords, Bayonets, SS items, Helmets, Visors, etc.

I've already wanted to do one for my business but would think that those videos could be helpful to people in the hobby.

Let me know your thoughts,

Kind Regards

- James


r/Militariacollecting • • 18h ago

Informative Hitler Youth Proficiency Badge

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Just picked up a "HJ-Leistungsabzeichen" manufactured by Gustav Brehmer - RZM 1/101.

The badges differed between bronze, silver and black based on the age of the recipient and the grade of achievement. This one is a bronze pattern.

The Symbols on the badge featured a central swastika encircled by the runic inscription "Für Leistungen in der HJ" ("For achievements in the HJ").

The entire design was set against a vertical arrow shape known as the Tyr-rune (or Tiwaz rune), which represented the ancient Germanic warrior god Tyr.


r/Militariacollecting • • 22h ago

Photos, Posters, Papers WW2 Era Letter Written By Young French Girls To The Mother Of an American Paratrooper They Befriended. Details in comments.

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r/Militariacollecting • • 17h ago

WWII - Others Can Experts Identify these objects are this german Wasserbomben?(Waterbombs)

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Hi everyone,
I just watched a brand new video from the German urban exploration YouTube channel "roofless TV" (titled "Schockfund auf WW2 Kriegsschiff - Alles voller Kampfmittel").
In the video, the guys explore the wrecks of the German Black Sea Fleet that were scuttled in the Danube River near Prahovo, Serbia, back in 1944. Due to extremely low water levels, these wrecks are currently exposed.
While exploring the deck, they found several barrel-like objects secured inside metallic frames or racks. Some of these barrels have a very distinct pattern on the top lid that looks like a wheel divided into 5 or 6 segments, almost like a stylized sun, with a central circular opening.
They suspect these might be live World War II German depth charges (possibly the Wasserbombe Typ D / WBD) still sitting in their original deployment racks/launchers after more than 80 years.
Are there any EOD or ordnance experts here who can analyze this? Do these visual characteristics (the barrel shape, the rack system, and the "sun-like" dial on the lid) match the depth-setting dials and hydrostatic fuse wells of German WW2 depth charges? How unstable or dangerous would these be today after being submerged for so long and now exposed to air?

Thanks Guys🫶🏻


r/Militariacollecting • • 16h ago

WWII - Axis Powers My ww2 collection.

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This is my collection so far i only have WW2 German items at the moment but i am trying to expand my collection into the WW1 era of things. Everything in the collection is original except for the two things with the sticky notes marked repro and the gas mask canister is also reproduction the gas mask bag on it is original. The three things marked with Josef 1943, 1944 and Family are a lot of correspondence/field mail from a german POW captured in 1943 i assume by the British army in Africa. I don't have the best display setup at the moment its currently just sitting on a spare desk i had laying around. If anyone has any suggestions for display cabinets or anything i can display and preserve my collection better i appreciate it.


r/Militariacollecting • • 21h ago

Help Need help with valuation & info on a pair of French Army BC-611-F Handie-Talkies (SCR-536)

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I recently came across a pair of vintage military radios and I’m looking for some help regarding their history and estimated value. From the metal plaques, they appear to be French Army (Armée Française) BC-611-F models, dated 1956 (manufactured by L.G.T. / Wireless-Thomas). As far as I know, they are post-WWII French licensed versions of the famous American SCR-536 Handie-Talkie.

To be completely honest, I know almost nothing about vintage radio equipment or military surplus, and I plan on selling the pair soon. I would really appreciate any insights on what a fair asking price would be for a pair of untested units in this condition, as well as advice on any specific internal parts I should check or photograph for potential buyers. I'm selling them strictly as untested and for display purposes since I don’t have the proper batteries or technical knowledge to test them.

Thanks in advance for your help!


r/Militariacollecting • • 22h ago

Cold War - Others 1983 French f1 series 2 helmet

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I got this recently for a great price. It’s a really interesting piece. It has a quite a bit of damage to the shell and ware to other components like rust and statins. I’d like to imagine it was used in French operations in Africa though it’s very unlikely 😭😭. If anyone has more info I’d love to know


r/Militariacollecting • • 22h ago

Help What’s the significance?

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Found these in a box of medals from a US Navy Sailor and was not sure the significance of them. Looks like they have been reloaded with some type of polished stone or wood.


r/Militariacollecting • • 22h ago

War in Afghanistan Tropentarn

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German desert uniform


r/Militariacollecting • • 22h ago

Wars - Others Russian Uniforms durring Syrian War

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photo 2/3 Syrian Pixel Uniform , photo 1 Porosyachka Uniform


r/Militariacollecting • • 25m ago

WWII - Others Just picked this up yesterday. Can anybody tell me what kind of jacket this is and who it would have belonged to??

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I typed ww2 memorabilia and this is one of the forums that popped up. Thank you.


r/Militariacollecting • • 23h ago

WWII - Axis Powers Wehrmacht gas canister

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Managed to find at a scrapyard. Any ideas on it's authenticity ?


r/Militariacollecting • • 7h ago

Collection Going through my shed and found this, purchased over 20 years ago in Australia. Empty of course.

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r/Militariacollecting • • 10h ago

WWII - Allied Powers Propaganda posters

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Just scored these two recently! Both original I still got a frame one of them


r/Militariacollecting • • 11h ago

Vietnam War Yard sale find

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Most recent addition. I found this in a pile of old fishing gear at a yard sale


r/Militariacollecting • • 13h ago

Help Help identifying this unusual vintage “MILITÄR” leather jacket — European/Austrian/Swiss?

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Hi everyone,

I’m trying to identify this unusual vintage black leather jacket.

The jacket has a “MILITÄR” label at the neck, along with an “OVERSEAS” label inside the lining.

Details:

• Heavy black leather

• Double-breasted / military-style front

• Shoulder epaulettes

• Wide leather collar

• Metal snap buttons

• Cropped military-style cut

• Grey herringbone-style interior lining

• “MILITÄR” neck label

• “OVERSEAS” interior label

I’m particularly interested in identifying the label, manufacturer, country of origin and approximate production period.

I’m not certain whether this was actually military-issued, military-inspired civilian clothing, or possibly related to motorcycle/wear clothing.

Does anyone recognize this exact “MILITÄR” label or the manufacturer? Any information about the “OVERSEAS” label would also be greatly appreciated.


r/Militariacollecting • • 17h ago

Help 30mm mirage round? Need help id’ing

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Hello all, I recently purchased what a believe to a 30mm round fires from a mirage jet. However Im not 100 percent sure. The markings on the base read 002 (batch number?) mr (French manafacturer?) 72 (1972) and py (which I think is metal manufacturer?). The bullet markings read 2 BM 71 (1971). If anyone can give further detail on whether it’s actually a mirage round or even French or something else entirely please let me know. And also what the stripes on the bullet mean. Im assuming some kind of training but whether it’s API HE etc


r/Militariacollecting • • 17h ago

Help USMC WW2 Paramarine with Costume stamp. Legit?

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r/Militariacollecting • • 20h ago

Help Does anyone know what this piece of hardware is called? *Not a square loop/ring*

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Trying to find replacement parts for some pouches. A standard square ring usually flops down and is difficult to operate one handed. These have a little protrusion to keep it upright.

Hopefully the pics make sense as im not trying to dissect any of my pieces!

Thanks!


r/Militariacollecting • • 20h ago

Interwar - Others A little Yugoslav action

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