u/TheMilitaryCollector

▲ 8 r/WWII_Militaria+1 crossposts

Is this east German uniform authentic?

I was looking to purchase this eat German uniform for my collection, but I'm not sure if its authentic or not. sellers asking 140, might be able to get it down to 100, seller also says that they're not sure of it and that it was bought at "Checkpoint Charlie".

u/TheMilitaryCollector — 5 days ago

Is there any way that I can use the serial numbers to trace back this WWII Japanese bayonet?

Tokyo marking on the blade, serial number is 97056. as far as I know, everything is original.

Also the liquid on the blade is NOT blood, its probably oil, because it comes off when I lightly wiped/dabbed it with a paper towel.

u/TheMilitaryCollector — 8 days ago

Dear collectors, what got you into militaria collecting and what was your first item/items and how did you acquire it/them?

my first item was this marine uniform and footlocker, the whole uniform was 25 USD at an estate sale, and the footlocker was 25-50 USD as well. (ignore everything else other than the footlocker in the last photo please) I regret not buying the uniform ranks and insignias as well, I SEVERLY regret not buying an authentic WWII leather bomber flight jacket for 75 USD. The footlocker and uniform are also sets/linked to each other.

u/TheMilitaryCollector — 11 days ago

Would this be a good buy for 250?

Found this on Facebook, selling for 250. It's a WWI Prussian helmet. seller doesn't show the inside of the helmet and desc is "missing some pieces but still cool", I might be able to get it down to 200/150 since I don't have that kind of money right now.

u/TheMilitaryCollector — 12 days ago

My private military collection!

Items are as listed below:

Photo 1: WWII full marine dress uniform, bought at estate sale for 25 USD, last name mills.

Photo 2: WWII Nazi Heer (army) Sabre, bought with photo 3 and a few other items for 200-300 USD.

Photo 3: WWI Cavalry officers Sabre, bought with WWII Heer (army) Sabre

Photo 4: Little corner of military stuff, chest is paired with photo 1.

Photo 5: My Grandfather's Vietnam dress/parade jacket.

Photo 6: WWII Japanese type 30 bayonet.

Photo 7: Top picture is from a 1983 thanks for the deputy commander of management, photo on the bottom left is of 1(?) unknown soldier i bought from a "Flea Market" today, bottom right is just a map of conflicts in Vietnam.

Photo 8: WWII German DM40 Civilian issued gas mask (stamped), an un-issued WWII German Luftschutz breast eagle, a WWII German medical armband, and an unknown collar insignia.

Photo 9: (Far right) WWII 63rd division officer Sergeant first class greatcoat and dress jacket, next to it is a complete Vietnam era uniform for First Sergeant officer Ben Twidwell (2 shirts, pants, and a greatcoat), obituary link for his life and history in the military: Ben B. Twidwell – Post Register.

Photo 9: helmet on the left is a M14 (most likely a WWI reissued to WWII forces), in the middle is a Luftwaffe side cap (I've posted photos before and people deemed it to be a reproduction/fake, I'm putting this here because I just feel like I should save some peoples time before they comment that it's a repro), and on the right is an NSKK side cap.

If you have any questions, please comment them below and I'll get back to you shortly!

Thank you for viewing my collection!

u/TheMilitaryCollector — 13 days ago

My private military collection!

Items are as listed below:

Photo 1: WWII full marine dress uniform, bought at estate sale for 25 USD, last name mills.

Photo 2: WWII Nazi Heer (army) Sabre, bought with photo 3 and a few other items for 200-300 bucks.

Photo 3: WWI Cavalry officers Sabre, bought with WWII Heer (army) Sabre

Photo 4: Little corner of military stuff, chest is paired with photo 1.

Photo 5: My Grandfather's Vietnam dress/parade jacket.

Photo 6: WWII Japanese type 30 bayonet.

Photo 7: Top picture is from a 1983 thanks for the deputy commander of management, photo on the bottom left is of 1(?) unknown soldier i bought from a "Flea Market" today, bottom right is just a map of conflicts in Vietnam.

Photo 8: WWII German DM40 Civilian issued gas mask (stamped), an un-issued WWII German Luftschutz breast eagle, a WWII German medical armband, and an unknown collar insignia.

Photo 9: (Far right) WWII 63rd division officer Sergeant first class greatcoat and dress jacket, next to it is a complete Vietnam era uniform for First Sergeant officer Ben Twidwell (2 shirts, pants, and a greatcoat), obituary link for his life and history in the military: Ben B. Twidwell – Post Register.

Photo 9: helmet on the left is a M14 (most likely a WWI reissued to WWII forces), in the middle is a Luftwaffe side cap (I've posted photos before and people deemed it to be a reproduction/fake, I'm putting this here because I just feel like I should save some peoples time before they comment that it's a repro), and on the right is an NSKK side cap.

If you have any questions, please comment them below and I'll get back to you shortly!

Thank you for viewing my collection!

u/TheMilitaryCollector — 13 days ago

WWII German helmet I bought today at antique shop

I know the symbols (iron cross) are complete BS, helmet had also been repainted, but it was relatively cheap so I bought it. Bought for 150, also looking for helmet branch and model. Thank you!

u/TheMilitaryCollector — 14 days ago
▲ 16 r/papermoney+1 crossposts

This is JUST barely able to count as militaria (originally posting in r/militariacollecting that's why this is here). 1864 series, not in that great of shape but it's cool, so I thought I'd share it!

u/TheMilitaryCollector — 15 days ago

I know that its 100% from the Nazi reign during WWII, but I just don't know where it's from.

The eagle appears to be threaded with aluminum thread, and that's all I really know.

u/TheMilitaryCollector — 19 days ago