Show us your Militaria

[V.C. Brunswick]

The Sam Browne belt adds a very elegant touch.

 

[richie1958]

[/IMG]I've been looking for a decent pair of these British dispatch rider boots for years. The problem being the average British DR at the time took a UK size 7 or 8 and I wear 11 to 12. These are a UK 12 and were unworn when I got them. I have since committed sacrilege and had rubber commando soles fitted. In my defense, I bought them to wear and as I've already broken my ankle going over on a set of hobnailed riding boots years ago, on proper modern roads, hobnails are about as much use as a chocolate con-rod!
Richie

 

[splintercellsz]

I will try to take some photos of what I have when I get the time. I don't have anything form WWII, but I have some items from Vietnam-Present

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Some bits and bobs:

 

[Hunter_aka_Scotty]

Is there any interest in military helmets? I have a modest collection of them.

 

[splintercellsz]

I'd love to see them!

 

[splintercellsz]

Here is what I currently have. When I go over to my Father's house, I will take pictures of his Afghanistan uniform & patches. Also, some of these uniforms are from the Vietnam Era (#1, maybe #2, and the olive cargo type pants; while #3, I believe, is from the Gulf War Timeframe).

 

[splintercellsz]

Adding to what I put above, due to the photo cap.

And this may not be Militaria, but it is from 1864 (I have a lot of WWII coinage as well, but I won't bore ya'll with that! )

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Nice collection. :thumb:

#s 1 and 4 are Woodland pattern BDUs (circa 1984-circa 2006).

#4 looks like it has an Army Aviator or Aircrew Badge. -- I always look for ones that are Pilot or Aircrew badged, and #2 is a British Temperate pattern DPM top (circa Falklands War). I can't tell in the picture but does #4 have an SSI (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)?

The challenge coin is quite nice too. Various units will have them made up either for private purchase by the unit members or presented by the CO and/or Senior NCO as an award for excellence. Look for ones that are inscribed with a name or a number. I have one that I picked up for $5 or $10 on eBay that is inscribed to a Brigadier General.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

This one just arrived today.

Original wearer was most likely an F-111 pilot as the 27th Tactical Fighter Wing (27th TFW) operated them during the time frame that this uniform was in use.

EDIT: Researching the name suggests the possibility that the shirt could be named to an F-111 pilot who was killed in a crash in New Mexico in 1977.

F-111D (68-093), 522nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 27th Tactical Fighter Wing; Callsign: CRAZY 46
On October 3, 1977, CRAZY 46 crashed near Cannon AFB, NM while on a night bombing practice mission killing its crew of Capt. Richard L. Cardenas and Capt. Steven C. Nelson.

 

[splintercellsz]

the only thing on the shoulder is the American Flag. My father has the uniforms with the patches still on them (I believe), so I will try to take photos of those. The badge is due to my father being a CH-47 mechanic. Let me see what else I can dig up of military substance.

 

[splintercellsz]

Here are my coins (There are 1950's, but quite a few 1940's. I have my pre-1940's sitting in a different area), but carrying on...

The reason I am showing these, is that they actually have to deal directly with WWII.

The 1943 Pennys are made from steel, because during World War II, copper was so badly needed for the war effort. From 1944 to 1946, cartridge casings were salvaged to make the Pennys. If anyone wants some WWII history, I will gladly send you some, as they just sit around here, and they could go nicely with a WWII theme.

(Top is a 1943 Cent, while the bottom is a 1944).

 

[Hunter_aka_Scotty]

Here are some of my helmets. I'll post more later.

Spanish M1926. 1943 refurbished painted green instead of its original gray and bracket added to the front for the Franko Eagle.

Danish M1923

Restored (repainted) Italian M1933, 5th Bersaglieri decal on the front.

Restored Italian M1933 Desert camo paint with sand texture.

Restored Italian M1933 Russian front Spring camo with sawdust texture.

Czech M1953. Copy of the Russian M1940.

Restored German M1940 Normandy Camo.

 

[Heeresbergführer]

Greetings,

Though most of my collection is centered around German Gebirgsjäger (mountain troop) militaria, I do collect other World War II mountain troop militaria from various countries.

US 10th Mountain Division:

 

[Heeresbergführer]

British Mountain Troops:

 

[Heeresbergführer]

Italian Alpini:

Ciao,

Patrick (old picture in the Italian Dolomites)

 

[Hunter_aka_Scotty]

Few more helmets.

French M1926, before restoration.

French M1926, after restoration.

Hungarian M1971.

Italian M1933, post war NATO paint with post war canvas chin strap. Lots of vendors and Ebay sellers claim this is a North Africa "tropical" version of the Italian helmet. That isn't true.

British MkII with post war net.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Early Vietnam 1st Infantry Division OG-107
Named to SP4 Dalbert Lee Habig (1941-2003) of Fort Madison, IA. Specialist Habig served in the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery (105mm Howitzer, Towed) of 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, circa 1965-66

 

[Mr Lilleythorpe]

Heeresbergführer, those are some stunning uniforms.

 

[Heeresbergführer]

Greetings Mr. Lilleythorpe,

Many thanks for your compliment! Here are a few more:

And here's a bit of my Gebirgsjäger collection:

Climb to Conquer!

Patrick