Assistance w/WW2 US Entrenching Tool Locking Nut “Seized” By Edelweisse, July 19, 2023. 3 replies; 1.1k views ... Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM ... Jan 12, 2007 · In the 1950's it's probably a US ARMY contract number since they were tasked with buying clothing for all services after teh formation of DOD and before the Defense Supply agency got going. N140 contracts are usually WWII-era contracts. The WWII contracts (1942 and after) all had the NX prefix from what I have seen.Jun 29, 2009 · Location: USA. #1. Posted June 29, 2009. They called these "Gibson Girl" radios because their narrow waist reminded people of the young ladies drawn by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson: Officially it was the SCR-578 emergency transmitter (there was no receiver). First made in 1942, these were in use through the 1980's in some countries.ORDNANCE. For posting any type of Ordnance, including (but not limited to) artillery, cannons, mortars, bazookas, rocket launchers, recoilless rifles, mines, hand …Any late US M8A1 could be a more appropriate scabbard for the Bre-Dan M4s which were produced in the 1960s. But, keep in mind these bayonets were produced for countries like Korea, or Vietnam where the M1 carbine was a standard issue weapon. The scabbard, with it's many coats of paint actually could be original to the bayonet.Some examples of relationship marketing are sending birthday cards to clients, offering reward plans to customers and creating web pages and forums for clients to find the answers ...UBB.threads Forums General Militaria United States Militaria. …. American Servicemen - What weapon were you qualified in ? WWII Knife? Lets see …1 day ago · FIREARMS. ALL OTHER FIREARMS. M-16A2 training rifles. It's very cool to see the stages of paint. I made some model tanks that pleased me, but I always shot them OD and then went nuts with grime washes and dry brushed acrylic. 2,017. Location: West Virginia, USA. #7. Posted January 11, 2011. This is a Knife, Combat, Sheathed Specification MIL-K-20277 as manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company between 1962 when they began supplying them on contract to the military until February 1974 when the N.Y. was dropped from the marking line.A forum for discussion of all types of dress and combat uniforms and items associated with a uniform, such as head gear, foot gear, under clothing and accessories. Browse subforums for camouflage, naval, chaplain, medical, buttons, footwear, clothing and more. See photos, stories and tips from other collectors and experts. Mar 10, 2007 · Some CBI fakes. (I posted a "good" one for comparison in the center). Left: Pakistani made hand embroidered modern patch. Right: A (not too bad made) collectors copy.The term “pm me” is a common Internet expression, frequently found on forums, which means, “Send me a private message.” It is a way for members of the same platform to communicate ...To receive a free Humana Big Book, first visit Humana.com. Click on the arrow and link that says “Get Free Guide.” Enter your information in the online forum, and wait to receive T...May 24, 2010 · JS! I'm truly flattered by your gracious comments. Sometimes I wish I could focus on one or two areas, but I really love this stuff, so in all honesty I'm just being self indulgent :blushing: It's collectors like you who make this forum feel like family. Thank you for your support since my first day here. John B-17, Great pics!Jul 25, 2008 · HELMET BELONGING TO SILVER STAR AWARDED XO (EXECUTIVE OFFICER) UDT-13 DURING WWII "FORT PIERCE MAN". For any model/style of helmet used by the US Navy, US Coast Guard and/or other Sea Services involved with the US military. This includes (but is not limited to) M1917s, M1s, Kevlar, Modern Composite, etc. Feb 6, 2008 · B-15 Flight Jacket: 731st BS (3rd BG) Korean War - 50 Mission Club 1 2. By Castle_Keep, January 16. Posted February 9, 2010. Hey guys, Just thought I would go ahead and add this lot to the forums. It came up in the discussion of my VC-7 grouping that I picked up this past weekend. This lot is from Ensign Walter F. Lawrence. Lots of photos, the yearbook, and squadron patch. I think that Lawrence could have been the designer of the patch.Militaria of the United States of America. There are currently 725 users online. 0 members and 725 guests.. Most users ever online was 8,717 at 11:48 PM on 01-11-2024.Assistance w/WW2 US Entrenching Tool Locking Nut “Seized” By Edelweisse, July 19, 2023. 3 replies; 1.1k views ... Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM ... The term “pm me” is a common Internet expression, frequently found on forums, which means, “Send me a private message.” It is a way for members of the same platform to communicate ...Posted January 18, 2010. Chippewas were common in the 10th SFGA in 1974-75. I was in Alaska for an exercise in early 1979, and they could seen on all kinds of troops -- even USAF Security police. They came in two heights …Interests. Name. Please enter your First and Last Name. This is not viewable to the public. About Me. Share something about yourself or even what got you interested in military history or collecting. How this field is used on registration is taken into consideration when validating accounts. Finish the name of the 1945 battle of Iwo.Aug 20, 2023 · EDGED WEAPONS SPECIALIST. Specialist. 5,484. Location: NC. #2. Posted August 20, 2023. Stefan-I believe the scabbard is Korean, note the "K". Any late US M8A1 could be a more appropriate scabbard for the Bre-Dan M4s which were produced in the 1960s. But, keep in mind these bayonets were produced for countries like Korea, or Vietnam where the M1 ... Posted March 20, 2008. The following SSF patches (except 474th) all come from Southern France and were recovered over the years by a good friend of mine who authorised me to post this picture. The patches from left to right come from Menton (bullion), Grasse, Sospel where the SSF saw action between Aug and Dec 44.Top rivet on US M1917 helmet By EEMueller, August 17, 2023. 2 replies; 2.2k views; EEMueller August 17, 2023; Weird Unknown Experimental Helmet By Airborne-Hunter, July 22 ... Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Powered by Invision Community.Aug 27, 2023 · It is a British model 1907 for the Enfield SMLE rifle made by Remington in the US in December 1916 for the British, before the US involvement in the war. The US provided bayonets were marked 1913 and had the two grooves in the grips.. The marks on the other side are the British proofs/acceptance marks. LanceAug 27, 2023 · It is a British model 1907 for the Enfield SMLE rifle made by Remington in the US in December 1916 for the British, before the US involvement in the war. The US provided bayonets were marked 1913 and had the two grooves in the grips.. The marks on the other side are the British proofs/acceptance marks. LanceSep 3, 2012 · MattS. Look through some of the WW2 books out there to get an idea what combat uniforms were the most common. M-41s were the most common through 1944 until the M-43s were widely issued late in the war. You might find a shoulder patch and possibly rank stripes on the sleeves, but not much else in the way of patches.Posted November 21, 2020. The .38 Special, Smith & Wesson is a favorite of many and right up there in the chronicles of small arms for the US Military in WWII. Through various sources we know a lot about them. Their prominent use has been with the US Navy, most notably through images.Posted April 8, 2018. I picked these up separately. I believe the top is a 1st pattern with vertical button holes and HBT Reinforced snaps. However Ive read contradictory postings on multiple sites about 1st and 2nd pattern P44 trousers. Some say belt loops and 3 pocket snaps before the belt slits and the 4 pocket snaps.Nov 22, 2006 · The Eleventh Corps was activated on June 15th, 1942, with Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, conducted maneuvers in Tennessee in 1942, participated in winter maneuvers in Northern Wisconsin in early 1943, and directed the Blue Forces during the Second Army Tennessee maneuvers of November of 1943. After two changes of station, …Aug 14, 2012 · The Marines did in fact have a special weave “Sage Green” HBT that was used from about 1942 through the Korean Conflict. Many members above have posted example pictures showing the Army “chevron to chevron” weave as opposed to the USMC “chevron-hash- chevron” weave. This comparison and logic is absolutely correct.Mar 12, 2014 · In my collecting I have acquired three really nice examples of the short billed HBT caps, each mint and with the QM tag in pristine shape. The first example I show below is the original CAP, HERRINGBONE TWILL designation according to the Specification Number 18-B and it really doesnt show in the photos, but the cloth style and color is a ...ORDNANCE. For posting any type of Ordnance, including (but not limited to) artillery, cannons, mortars, bazookas, rocket launchers, recoilless rifles, mines, hand …Nov 20, 2006 · World War II. U.S. Fourteenth Army is a fictitious field army developed as a part of Operation Quicksilver and as a part of the fictitious First U.S. Army Group, being led by George S. Patton, Jr.. What follows is a list of the fictitious units that "existed" within Fourteenth Army. Please note that the various formations changed as the ...Jul 18, 2007 · Armor personnel at Fort Knox, Ky., wore the traditional British black beret, while U.S. armored cavalry regiments in Germany wore the black beret with a red and white oval. Troops of the 82nd Airborne …Members can post any items related to US Militaria and also ask any questions they may have about US militaria.WWI German medal and document – But it’s US militaria By Adam R, November 12, 2015. 21 replies; 20.8k views; JMcCulloch June 3, 2023; Malcolm Cummings Grow ... Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Powered by Invision Community.Join the community of collectors and enthusiasts who share their knowledge and experiences on various types of U.S. rifles, from semi-automatics to bolt actions, …Sep 10, 2021 · 1,251. Location: Maryland. #14. Posted September 16, 2021. On 9/9/2021 at 10:41 PM, srahimian24 said: Hello all, Need some help finding a jacket, I am looking for an ETO jacket worn by US forces (the first pattern made in Britain) in a size 40 or 42. Where on earth do I look to find one, original ones seem at least to be very hard to find.UBB.threads Forums General Militaria United States Militaria. …. American Servicemen - What weapon were you qualified in ? WWII Knife? Lets see …Nov 5, 2023 · USMCR79. Member. 3,434. Location: Signal Mountain, Tennessee. #4. Posted November 5, 2023. I managed to get mine last week at the Crown Plaza for the convention rate of $139. Last year I procrastinated and it cost me $$. Bill. Interests. Name. Please enter your First and Last Name. This is not viewable to the public. About Me. Share something about yourself or even what got you interested in military history or collecting. How this field is used on registration is taken into consideration when validating accounts. Finish the name of the 1945 battle of Iwo. Jan 5, 2012 · 85. Location: Boulder, Colorado. #1. Posted January 5, 2012. Hi all, I'm interested in learning more about medal rim hallmarks that were apparently prevalent during the 1960s. The goal is two-fold: Document the varieties, and estimate date ranges. I've already learned some useful things from other threads on this forum.Jan 5, 2012 · 85. Location: Boulder, Colorado. #1. Posted January 5, 2012. Hi all, I'm interested in learning more about medal rim hallmarks that were apparently prevalent during the 1960s. The goal is two-fold: Document the varieties, and estimate date ranges. I've already learned some useful things from other threads on this forum.Aug 20, 2008 · Wartime manufactured 3rd Pattern M1910 First Aid Dressing Pouch. The M1910 pouches were made by different manufacturers and mass produced for the First World War from 1917-1918. Wartime …Nov 27, 2023 · MEMBER. 2,489. Location: Ohio. #1. Posted November 27. I had helped close my Aunt's estate 2 years ago (she was 94). Brought a few family pieces home and some was still boxed up till this weekend. I opened this small box and was surprised to find some of my Grandfathers uniform insignia. He was a 2Lt in the Army during WW1.8,497. Location: Central Virginia, USA. #1. Posted December 22, 2006. This is a sampling of Utility Covers over a period of approximately 55 years. I'm sure there are many other examples not shown here. Please add any additions that you might have. I decided to stop by the time span of my collection prior to the new digital camo so if …All Activity. Home. CLOTHING & GEAR. STEEL AND KEVLAR HELMETS. M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS. Logging In to USMF has changed from using your USERNAME to requiring the EMAIL ADDRESS associated with your USMF account. Click to read more.May 1, 2016 · The markings on the bayonet for Wilde Tool are faint but readable, and the name “J T Owen” and the town “Geneva, O” are scratched on the side opposite the maker’s marks. Geneva, Ohio is just a few miles from Lake Erie and I’m assuming that James T. Owen was in the Navy based on the anchor on the sheath and the relation between the ...As it’s 2021 I thought I would kick start this new year by asking this forums members to post their battle damaged helmets/equipment and any brought back helmets/equipment that are also battle damaged, Info and background stories on the items if you have them would be great to document on this th...Remington New Model 1858 .44 Grips. For US Militaria of the American Civil War era, 1861-1865.FIREARMS / EDGED WEAPONS MODERATOR. Moderator. 2,927. Location: Florida, USA. #4. Posted February 11, 2015. Hello Navy Dan: From the Victory Model Database I can tell you that your Navy Victory likely shipped from the factory in the December, 1942 time frame. I can't tell much about the finish from the pics.Jul 1, 2015 · The above information was taken from the February 3, 1941 Holyoke Transcript-Telegram. During World War 2, the plant was converted to make bayonets, sheath knives, and pocket knives for US forces. Following the war, the name was changed to the Pal and Personna Blade Co., Inc. Other company plants were located in Montreal, Canada, …Jul 1, 2015 · The above information was taken from the February 3, 1941 Holyoke Transcript-Telegram. During World War 2, the plant was converted to make bayonets, sheath knives, and pocket knives for US forces. Following the war, the name was changed to the Pal and Personna Blade Co., Inc. Other company plants were located in Montreal, Canada, …Interests. Name. Please enter your First and Last Name. This is not viewable to the public. About Me. Share something about yourself or even what got you interested in military history or collecting. How this field is used on registration is taken into consideration when validating accounts. Finish the name of the 1945 battle of Iwo. USS Panay (PR-5), 1928 Yangtze Patrol Gunboat, 1:192 scale resin kit 1 2. By aerialbridge, January 17, 2023. Jun 24, 2009 · pump 150. I have quite a few of these post World War II M-1's with with the "M" prefix. Most have the green hardware made during the 1950's and I believe these are from the 1951-1958 run of production when McCord was the sole producer. They have the sand texture and are a darker olive drab than the 1960's 10y color.May 26, 2020 · The US Army changed to clutch back in late 1944 for all wings, badges etc. However many manufacturers continued to make pin back until the start of the Vietnam era. The pin back badges were sold in Base and Post Exchanges as these are considered private sales and not government contract.Jun 8, 2013 · They were produced and designed in 1945 as the M-1 Carbine belt, then reintroduced as the M61 M-14 belt. Earlier M36 models with the pop metal buckles and domed snaps were indeed manufactured in 1945 but saw very limited use if any in WWII. Probably saw use in the KW but limited numbers were produced before the end of WWII.Sep 10, 2021 · 1,251. Location: Maryland. #14. Posted September 16, 2021. On 9/9/2021 at 10:41 PM, srahimian24 said: Hello all, Need some help finding a jacket, I am looking for an ETO jacket worn by US forces (the first pattern made in Britain) in a size 40 or 42. Where on earth do I look to find one, original ones seem at least to be very hard to find.The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland is a whos-who of political, business and entertainment leaders. Watch out video to get the inside scoop on all the things you didn...Nov 5, 2018 · 6,686. Location: Orange County, CA. #8. Posted November 6, 2018. The one that Pat is selling is a " A Filipino-made version of the Alamo Scouts patch constructed on Luzon in mid-1945. These patches were purchased locally when the original order of 440 patches was exhausted.Nov 8, 2017 · WWI German medal and document – But it’s US militaria By Adam R, November 12, 2015. 21 replies; 20.8k views ... Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM ... Aug 20, 2023 · EDGED WEAPONS SPECIALIST. Specialist. 5,486. Location: NC. #2. Posted August 20, 2023. Stefan-I believe the scabbard is Korean, note the "K". Any late US M8A1 could be a more appropriate scabbard for the Bre-Dan M4s which were produced in the 1960s. But, keep in mind these bayonets were produced for countries like Korea, or …Interests. Name. Please enter your First and Last Name. This is not viewable to the public. About Me. Share something about yourself or even what got you interested in military history or collecting. How this field is used on registration is taken into consideration when validating accounts. Finish the name of the 1945 battle of Iwo.Wartime manufactured 3rd Pattern M1910 First Aid Dressing Pouch. The M1910 pouches were made by different manufacturers and mass produced for the First World War from 1917-1918. Wartime manufactured pouches are found in various drab shades, but most often a light khaki. This is a typical pouch made by The M-H Co. dated …Page 1 of 175. Post any type of equipment or field gear, including packs, pistol belts, etc. and any type of personal gear, like rations, lighters, soap, shaving cream, etc. NOTE: Holsters can be found in the Firearms & Ordnance section. ⭐ In Memory of Craig Pickrall (aka 'craig_pickrall') ⭐. Aug 3, 2022 · Here is a compilation of info and comments gleaned from the M1911 Forum regarding Colt M1911 magazines (both military contract and commercial): COLT M1911 MAGAZINE TYPES & MANUFACTURERS W.W. I era magazine contractors: A - on top lip of base - American Pin Co., Waterbury, Conn. B - on top lip of base - Barnes & Kobert …A Long Looked For Video Of Singing GIs from The Vietnam War 1969. By patches, June 11, 2014. 6 replies. 4.2k views. patches. December 18, 2023.Posted April 26, 2017. Howdy friends - I've seen a lot of theater-made knives over the years, and notice a lot of common materials amongst them. Many of the materials seem to logically derive from vehicles, such as aviation plexi, aluminum, and so forth. The question I had for you all, is where the hard colored plastics may have come from.1 day ago · Not sure if I should have put this in the edge weapon section but technically these aren't weapons so I put it in the field and personal gear section. Anyway, I was wondering if someone could help me dated these 2 marine corps utility knives. I bought them both off bay state militaria and he didn...Posted April 3, 2023. Both helmets beginning exterior stripping. M1 after stripping and pressure wash. Brodie (still a little wet) The helmets were then gone over with steel wool and then washed with 91% IPA and then dish soap to clean the steel wool and rust residue. Both helmets after steel wool and wash.US Militaria Forum is hosted by a US company and its owners are located in the US. Therefore, we are fully governed by the laws of the United States. Under Title 18 United States Code Sec. 1001 (another section deals with buying), it is basically illegal to buy, sell, and/or trade the Medal of Honor medal, ribbon, button, or rosette.Posted March 15, 2022. Ok, Thanks. Have you heard any good things about it? On 3/14/2022 at 8:57 PM, TheCrustyBosun said: Yes. “Man the Line” is the store name for eBay user “LuckyLine1945”. See the attached link for reviews. Expand.All Activity. Home. MEDALS, SHOULDER SLEEVE & METAL INSIGNIA. SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA & PATCHES. ARMY AND USAAF. Logging In to USMF …Posted April 8, 2018. I picked these up separately. I believe the top is a 1st pattern with vertical button holes and HBT Reinforced snaps. However Ive read contradictory postings on multiple sites about 1st and 2nd pattern P44 trousers. Some say belt loops and 3 pocket snaps before the belt slits and the 4 pocket snaps.MEDICAL CORPS. For discussing equipment and gear issued and/or used by Medical personnel (that includes medics, nurses, doctors, surgeons, dentists, Corpsmen, technical & hospital staff, American Field Service, etc.) and any type of hospital equipment from any of the US Armed Forces. Including, but not limited to, insignia, pamphlets ...And its definately not US Navy.....the button gives that away.....it was probably a yacht club piece or made for theatrical purposes. Interestingly, I know a old, retired collector who worked in the defenst department insignia chain-of-command for approving designs, and his collection is museum quality with unbelievable test and prototype …Join the US Militaria Forum community of collectors, dealers, and historians to share and learn about US militaria from pre-WWII to WWII and beyond. Find the latest news, …Apr 9, 2020 · All Activity. Home. CLOTHING & GEAR. STEEL AND KEVLAR HELMETS. M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS. Logging In to USMF has changed from using your USERNAME to requiring the EMAIL ADDRESS associated with your USMF account. Click to read more. Jun 8, 2013 · They were produced and designed in 1945 as the M-1 Carbine belt, then reintroduced as the M61 M-14 belt. Earlier M36 models with the pop metal buckles and domed snaps were indeed manufactured in 1945 but saw very limited use if any in WWII. Probably saw use in the KW but limited numbers were produced before the end of WWII.I've been wanting a replica bazooka for a while for reenactments to go with my inert WW2 rockets. The M1A1 version was preferable but I kept seeing these M9 replicas around from multiple companies and I liked the practicality of that version. A reenacting acquaintance told me to go with one from a company from Hong Kong, but that one …Dec 24, 2018 · Posted December 24, 2018. The US Militaria Forum (USMF) has an 11 year head start on our new World Militaria Forum (WMF), and therefore has quite a lot of information. A long time ago, we decided it was permissible to include topics on the USMF for uniforms, badges and equipment of allied forces if they could have also been used by US Forces. Militaria of the United States of America. There are currently 725 users online. 0 members and 725 guests.. 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This post is in response to a thread started by forum member patrick-usmc who was seeking information on Army issued campaign hats as used by the Marine Corps during the early 20 th century. Because my mental acumen regarding pre 1911 USMC and Army uniforms is less than impressive, anyone with a deeper knowledge on the early …. Us militaria forum
Posted March 20, 2008. The following SSF patches (except 474th) all come from Southern France and were recovered over the years by a good friend of mine who authorised me to post this picture. The patches from left to right come from Menton (bullion), Grasse, Sospel where the SSF saw action between Aug and Dec 44.Oct 6, 2019 · Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Powered by Invision Community. Members can post any items related to US Militaria and also ask any questions they may have about US militaria.Apr 22, 2010 · I recently purchased a US Silver Star medal and it has a small makers mark on the medal on the back right where it loops in with the ribbon drape. It is a triangle shaped mark. I cannot see if it has a mark in …The term “pm me” is a common Internet expression, frequently found on forums, which means, “Send me a private message.” It is a way for members of the same platform to communicate ...Members can post any items related to US Militaria and also ask any questions they may have about US militaria.Nov 20, 2006 · The CWU 45/P's are still being issued to military flight crews. These jackets are generally more expensive than the MA-1's, but still vary a lot, going from $30-300. A lighter weight version of the CWU-45/P is the CWU-36/P, which is considered a summer weight flight jacket. It has the same Nomex fire resistance as the CWU-45/P and is also ... 2 days ago · Member. 58. Location: Minnesota USA. #1. Posted 33 minutes ago. I have this one in the mail to me as we speak (sellers pics). For less than $50 shipped - I couldnt hit the "Buy" button fast enough! I'll post more pics when it gets here. Enjoy! NAVY, COAST GUARD AND OTHER SEA SERVICES PATCHES. US COAST GUARD PATCHES. WALIKA'S US NAVY SQUADRON PATCHES. For US NAVY, USNS, NOAA & US COAST GUARD patches. ⭐ In Memory of Garth Thompson ⭐. 17.4k. posts. Naval Air Station Patches - NAS, NAAS, NAF. By Salvage Sailor, February 11.US Militaria Forum will provide all known member information when requested by a law enforcement agency or court. And, if a member behaves inappropriately, US Militaria Forum reserves the right (and in many cases is required) to report that member's information to the appropriate law enforcement agency. RULE 7.0 Jul 19, 2007 · For for US Marine Corps EGA / EG&A / Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblems from all periods. ⭐ In Memory of Gary Mohrlang ⭐. Apr 1, 2013 · Remington New Model 1858 .44 Grips. For US Militaria of the American Civil War era, 1861-1865. UBB.threads Forums General Militaria United States Militaria. …. American Servicemen - What weapon were you qualified in ? WWII Knife? Lets see …US Militaria Forum is hosted by a US company and its owners are located in the US. Therefore, we are fully governed by the laws of the United States. Under Title 18 United States Code Sec. 1001 (another section deals with buying), it is basically illegal to buy, sell, and/or trade the Medal of Honor medal, ribbon, button, or rosette.A list of topics on the US Militaria Forum (USMF) that deal with uniforms, badges and equipment of allied forces in Vietnam, such as ARVN, RVN, VNAF, VNMC and police forces. The topics are …Oct 6, 2019 · Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Powered by Invision Community. Posted February 1, 2018. WWII Paratrooper uniform modified by sewing extra pockets to the sleeves. Sometimes unforms are modified by moving the pockets around on a uniform so it will have 4 pockets. Sometimes they are taken from a donor uniform so it will have 6.Aug 4, 2013 · Admiral of the Navy, or the supposed "Six-Star Admiral" was an honorary title given to Admiral Dewey. The navy briefly considered elevating Admiral Nimitz to the Admiral of the Navy rank, but it was later rejected.Posted April 26, 2017. Howdy friends - I've seen a lot of theater-made knives over the years, and notice a lot of common materials amongst them. Many of the materials seem to logically derive from vehicles, such as aviation plexi, aluminum, and so forth. The question I had for you all, is where the hard colored plastics may have come from.Jul 18, 2007 · Armor personnel at Fort Knox, Ky., wore the traditional British black beret, while U.S. armored cavalry regiments in Germany wore the black beret with a red and white oval. Troops of the 82nd Airborne …Aug 8, 2007 · Garments made by the company in this pattern and cut from 1960 through to 1964 will all possess this RN number and it will be found on the tag sewn to the garment. These garments are of the 2nd type produced by the company, i have a set of the 1st variant also. The maker code from where the name originates.Feb 21, 2010 · Authenticity aside, as ATF, WWII Imp, WPG/SM, and a few others are pretty good - overall long term durability (value) - is WWII Impressions and then SM Wholesale. This comes down to a who has what you need in stock. If WWII Impressions has what you need in stock, buy it, you wont regret it.Join the US Militaria Forum community of collectors, dealers, and historians to share and learn about US militaria from pre-WWII to WWII and beyond. Find the latest news, …Sep 3, 2012 · MattS. Look through some of the WW2 books out there to get an idea what combat uniforms were the most common. M-41s were the most common through 1944 until the M-43s were widely issued late in the war. You might find a shoulder patch and possibly rank stripes on the sleeves, but not much else in the way of patches.May 23, 2011 · 1,896. Location: Washington state, USA. #1. Posted May 23, 2011. hey everyone, i was wondering what kind of uniforms marines mostly wore in vietnam. this is because i recently got a uniform grouping with a USMC sateen with stencil on it ('58 dated), a short sleeve sateen (dated '63) and a 2nd pattern jungle jacket. the j.j. has the guys last ...UBB.threads Forums General Militaria United States Militaria. …. American Servicemen - What weapon were you qualified in ? WWII Knife? Lets see …Jul 18, 2007 · Armor personnel at Fort Knox, Ky., wore the traditional British black beret, while U.S. armored cavalry regiments in Germany wore the black beret with a red and white oval. Troops of the 82nd Airborne …US Militaria Forum will provide all known member information when requested by a law enforcement agency or court. And, if a member behaves inappropriately, US Militaria Forum reserves the right (and in many cases is required) to report that member's information to the appropriate law enforcement agency. RULE 7.0 Dec 11, 2023 · The second holster is an 1881 pattern that was later shortened for the modified 5 1/2" barrel Colt 45s - between 1895 and 1903. Its also has the larger belt loop modification so it would fit over the Mills woven 100 round belts. These mods were done in the Spanish / Phillipine war period. Its a neat holster.US Militaria Forum. Forum board of collectors preserving history & honoring veterans. Includes all kinds of militaria discussion including buying & selling. Military …Nov 8, 2014 · Badges of Honor. A History & Catalog of the . Star & Indianhead Insignia . as used by the . 2 nd Infantry Division, AEF. Photo No. 01: Almost 100 years after its inception, the 2 nd Division’s distinctive star and Indian head insignia is perhaps the most sought after of all of the shoulder patches used by the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). In today’s digital age, discussion forum websites have become an integral part of online communities. These platforms provide a space for individuals to connect, share ideas, and e...Apr 9, 2020 · All Activity. Home. CLOTHING & GEAR. STEEL AND KEVLAR HELMETS. M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS. Logging In to USMF has changed from using your USERNAME to requiring the EMAIL ADDRESS associated with your USMF account. Click to read more. Aug 4, 2017 · It has taken me about 30 years of searching to finally acquire one of these rare pieces!! Well, it is half actually, as the other half is army US stamped but manufactured also by SF Co in 1941.Ebay item #291395259296. This knife has sold for $380. We need to do a group study for the new guys. Things to look at. Guard markings, Case stamped the guard horizontal from the bottom of the blade down. Not sideways! Have never seen one stamped this way. Also, the pommel is pinned, have never seen a pinned pommel on a Case M3.Here is a small display of mine of Armored and Tank Destroyer stuff. The "Tanker" patch is a genuine one in mint condition. The officer collar insignia come from a Veteran in the 802nd TD Bn. The patch, Staff Sergeant stripes and Armored collar disc from my best friend who was in the 704th TD Bn (although I need to point out that the SSgt ...CHAPLAIN & MEDIC HELMETS. For discussions about any helmet used/issued by the Chaplains and Medical personnel (that includes doctors, nurses, medics, corpsmen, American Field Service, etc.) in any of the US Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marines, AF, Coast Guard, National Guard). Including (but not limited to) M1917s, M1s, Kevlar, etc. Operation Gothic Serpent was an operation carried out by Special Operations Forces from the 22nd of August 1993 to the 13th of October 1993, the objective was to capture Muhammad Farrah Aidid and …Jan 5, 2012 · 85. Location: Boulder, Colorado. #1. Posted January 5, 2012. Hi all, I'm interested in learning more about medal rim hallmarks that were apparently prevalent during the 1960s. The goal is two-fold: Document the varieties, and estimate date ranges. I've already learned some useful things from other threads on this forum.If you'd like to discuss or show any rifle, post it here! This includes, but isn't necessarily limited to semi-automatic rifles (Garands, M16, M14) and bolt action rifles (M1903 Springfield, Krag, M1917 Enfield). Also any accessories for these firearms. 1.7k. posts. US M1816 CW Conversion Musket by H&P. By SARGE, Tuesday at 06:07 PM. Jan 11, 2011 · 2,017. Location: West Virginia, USA. #7. Posted January 11, 2011. This is a Knife, Combat, Sheathed Specification MIL-K-20277 as manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company between 1962 when they began supplying them on contract to the military until February 1974 when the N.Y. was dropped from the marking line.Aug 27, 2023 · It is a British model 1907 for the Enfield SMLE rifle made by Remington in the US in December 1916 for the British, before the US involvement in the war. The US provided bayonets were marked 1913 and had the two grooves in the grips.. The marks on the other side are the British proofs/acceptance marks. LanceBrowse the latest posts from U.S. militaria collectors who share their finds, tips and insights on various topics, such as WWII, Vietnam, Korean War, PTO, and more. See photos of rare and interesting items, such as sniper suits, translators, armor, medals, and swords. Aug 7, 2023 · This section includes photographic illustrations and / or information regarding the manufacturer codes and hallmarks seen on various types of U.S. military insignia. IMPORTANT REMINDER... Please start any discussions in the general "HALLMARKS" board. The "Reference" sub-board is compiled information from multiple threads that form a reference ... Page 1 of 175. Post any type of equipment or field gear, including packs, pistol belts, etc. and any type of personal gear, like rations, lighters, soap, shaving cream, etc. NOTE: Holsters can be found in the Firearms & Ordnance section. ⭐ In Memory of Craig Pickrall (aka 'craig_pickrall') ⭐. All Activity. Home. MEDALS, SHOULDER SLEEVE & METAL INSIGNIA. SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA & PATCHES. ARMY AND USAAF. Logging In to USMF …2. #17. Posted May 19, 2010. I have a 16" UFH 1942 bayonet and a 16" plastic Navy trainer. Both scabbards are nearly the same color. The 1942 scabbard is marked with a flaming bomb on the front of the throat and B-N with an 8 below the dash on the bottom of the throat. The Navy scabbard is marked USN MK 1 on the front of the throat and B-N with ...Jun 26, 2008 · A Group of Americans Dashed for the river instead of being taken prisoners, at this point the 2 MG42's opened up on the retreating Americans and decimated them. At around 3:00 PM two US army Chaplains boldly walked in the Meadows of Seves Island with White Flags to collect the dead. Computer etiquette is the proper way to communicate while interacting with people online. Whether it’s done in an email, a chat room, a forum or a blog, there are certain things to...Browse the latest posts from U.S. militaria collectors who share their finds, tips and insights on various topics, such as WWII, Vietnam, Korean War, PTO, and more. See photos of rare and interesting items, such as sniper suits, translators, armor, medals, and swords. 2 days ago · Member. 58. Location: Minnesota USA. #1. Posted 33 minutes ago. I have this one in the mail to me as we speak (sellers pics). For less than $50 shipped - I couldnt hit the "Buy" button fast enough! I'll post more pics when it gets here. Enjoy! Wartime manufactured 3rd Pattern M1910 First Aid Dressing Pouch. The M1910 pouches were made by different manufacturers and mass produced for the First World War from 1917-1918. Wartime manufactured pouches are found in various drab shades, but most often a light khaki. This is a typical pouch made by The M-H Co. dated …Sign In. Don't have an account? Sign Up. Email Address Required. Password Required. Remember me Not recommended on shared computers.6th.MG.BN. Going trough some boxes and found this beauty so I thought I'd share it. Unissued WWII US M1905 1E bayonet with O.L. 1943 blade marking. The blade still has cosmoline on a lot of it. Parked finish rates 95%+, being conservative. No other markings on blade, cross guard or tang.NAVY, COAST GUARD AND OTHER SEA SERVICES PATCHES. US COAST GUARD PATCHES. WALIKA'S US NAVY SQUADRON PATCHES. For US NAVY, USNS, NOAA & US COAST GUARD patches. ⭐ In Memory of Garth Thompson ⭐. 17.4k. posts. Naval Air Station Patches - NAS, NAAS, NAF. By Salvage Sailor, February 11. . Lakers vs dallas mavericks match player stats,