blackdog~ 0 Posted August 17, 2003 I thought I'd post this thread because I just bought a russian tank crew hat thing with night vision goggles, and I thought it would be interesting to see what kind of stuff you guys on the forum have that's military related... I'll post some pics when the auction is over because I don't want you bidding over my bid... ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted August 17, 2003 1903 Springfield .30-06 plus lots of uniforms and some equipment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MASTAKILLA 0 Posted August 17, 2003 i own braking-chute and a "sporenrad" from the Austrian OE35 Draken  and other small things...  like a law... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dauragon 0 Posted August 17, 2003 I have an airsoft M4 with an AN/PEQ-2, ACOG, ICS MC-74 Laser. I also bought a Argus NV Goggles i also have a nunchaku and a Katana all that at my local army surplus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renagade 0 Posted August 17, 2003 nothing Although if i had the cash i could of got a de-activated bren gun ,an IR scope for a rifle and flak jackets amongst other things from my local store. What metal is the katana made out of,i always get t his picture of buying a sword then dropping it on a fireplace and the thing bending or breaking in half Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellfish6 7 Posted August 17, 2003 I have some African (Rhodesian, South African, British, Italian) militaria, but nothing like a serious collection. I do have a pretty cool collection of unit patches from America (earliest is from the American expedition to Arkhangelsk right after WWI) and around the world, most of which I inheirited. If any current or former servicemen/women want to exhange unit patches, PM me. Edit: I totally forgot. My grandfather left me his Bronze Star from WWII and a really big Nazi flag that he captured in Germany. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman 0 Posted August 17, 2003 I have one of these: and one of these: (mine has a gold star intead of the one shown so I dont know what that means) I almost got a WW2 british officers cap for chistmas. Now what I need is a used Iraqi helmet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolips71 0 Posted August 17, 2003 does the uniform you get with cadets and optional extras count? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOB 0 Posted August 17, 2003 I don't really "own" this since it truly belongs to my grandfather who passed away a few years back. I have this and a medal of valour hagning on my wall. I also have my grandfathers unit patch and grade patch. Also his "boatcap" his old boots and the uniform wich is tucked away somewere. Here is a picture of one medal, wich was handed out to all participants in the Finnish Winter war: Winter war medal Can't find a good picture of the valour one. And I can't be arsed to go dig up my digital camera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cam0flage 0 Posted August 17, 2003 Well, during my visit to Washington I bought a 1st Cav patch that I attached to my student overalls Many people recognize it from Vietnam movies ... whatever, I'm not particulary fond of the unit and the whole Vietnam war, but I liked the design and the yellow/black colours. I also have an army beret from the Finnish Defence Forces. When we got transferred to reserve, everyone could buy their own berets for a few euros. As an extra, I also took some ammunition home. One Russian 7.62 tracer and one 7.62x53R sniper rifle blank. That's about it, I think ... Edit: tyop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FW200 0 Posted August 17, 2003 I got a flight suit and that's it basicly.. some small stuff from when my dad was in the army. I'm hoping on getting more though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black__bird 0 Posted August 17, 2003 One of the first prototype flight sticks from the F-4A One of the first shell casings from the M61A1 fitted to the first production model of the F-15A A Ejection seat firing mechanism from a Martin Baker ejection seat Assorted small arms calibers shells(155 different types of calibers and shells) Colt 1911A1 few other goodies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LT.Schaffer 0 Posted August 17, 2003 1.All the military patches from my Dad's Uniform when he was in Korea 2.A Staff Sgt. Uniform 3.AR15 223. Rifle converted to 22. 4.Colt Goverment 1911A1 Pistol 5.Glock 45 6.Swiss Army Knife LOL.. 7.AR7 22. Rifle 8.Operation Flashpoint CD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted August 17, 2003 my father's and grandfather's parade uniforms , the battle dress and accessories my father worn in algeria and the things i got on my own : headgear : an old ww1 hemet i bought in an antic shop a M51 infantry helmet , indochina war era a M51/56 para helmet algeria war era a M51/56 para helmet with lizard cover i got from a cousin when i was a teen a F1 early variant i got from my conscript service (ok , i didn't get it quite legally , but still) a F1 late variant with central europe camo cover i've been given about 5 years ago when some F1 helmet stock was getting replaced by F2 Spectra helmets my white Képi my green beret an Algeria-era jungle hat same as above in lizard pattern a tan "touareg" scarf same as above in light lizard pattern a WW1 infantryman cap reproduction an algeria war era Bigeard cap in lizard pattern a WW2 era corporal képi a WW2 Adrian helmet a Black berret from infantry troops a Blue berret from marine troops a UN blue berret from bosnia a UN blue F2 Spectra helmet cover a UN blue scarf clothes : post war french made battle dress early Lizard camo battle dress , indochina era Lizard camo M65 battle dress algeria (with slight variations from the one i gt from my father) green M65 70's Para smock i got from a friend in a para regiment late lizard i got after conscript service , then again , i didn't get it in a reglementary manner early central-europe camo trousers accessories : algeria war era binoculars and box French early water bidon with a quart French water bidon with early central-europe camo pouch MAC pistol holster set (suspenders , pouches , holster , belt) US combat belt , french made , indochina era french combat belt , algeria war early FAMAS belt Desert SHield/Deesert storm Daguet tan FAMAS belt (really rare) MAT leather pouches in brown black and tan leather(black coming frompolice stocks) green canvas MAS ammo pouches , tan and kahki canvas , brown and tan leather green canvas radio operator webbing radio baterry pouches radio antenna transport bags a pair of working field phones with a phone line bobin  french algerian era grenade pouch , green canvas ww2 MAS leather webbing + pouches WW2 era french map carrier/officer pouch WW2 FM24/29 leather gunner webbing several green and tan canvas TTA mle 1947 bags/buttpacks modern day complete (2x triple FAMAS mag pouches + 1 cleaning set pouch) TAP webbing i got from a recent raid in my reserve unit's stocks tan TAP webbing without accessories US WW2 era folding shovel US WW2 era 1944 model webbing there might be a few others i don't have here atm or i don't remember about shoes : french ww2 "brodequins" (bad condition i have to admit) US ww2 rangers used by french elements french jungle boots early productions french jungle boots late US jungle boots , indochina issue french enlisted combat boots 60's issue french enlisted combat boots 80's issue (not much differences between the two french officer combat boots (better leather quality , more accurate shoe sizes) french desert shield/storm Daguet rare issue tan leather boots french rare brown leather combat boots blades : ww1 unidentified bayonet ww2 MAS 36 bayonet ww2 french issue knife a US bayonet to be fitten on a Garand MAS 49/56 bayonet , apparently used one of the first FAMAS bayonet .... early decomissioned due to a light resistance problem original swiss knife french mid-19th century cavalry saber a K-bar or something in that taste a french issue Machette , indochina era ammo : 2 live training grenades a 50 rounds long link of french 7.5mm  , a souvenir from algeria a neutralised 20mm round as fired by VAB's i took back from bosnia 1 neutralised modern day Luchaire concussion/offensive nade a 5 rounds long .50 link i took back from bosnia several ammo boxes from the 5.56 to the 30mm , not forgetting .50 and 20mm a neutralised Luchaire early grenade mechanism from a training nade 2 MAT empty mags 1 or 2 MAS boxes/mags 1 long (20 rounds) MAS mag several cartridges , rounds and shells i took back from various locations , including russian/former soviet ammo like 7.62x54 i took back from bosnia , but also ww2 era ammo i took back from souvenir shops in Normandy , also a 12.g slug is recupered after my first police CQB training + a few others weapons : grandad's M1911 and accessories dad's MAC50 and accessories Manurhin police F1 .38 , my former service pistol in police my father has neutralised MAS 49/56 and MAT49 hanging on his living room's walls decorations , badges and other small metallic noisy things : to much to name them all french ID plates (complete or not) from all eras decorations (medals and their ribbons , from familly , antic shops and mine) military brevets (my father's and mines) regimental beret insignas (various origins , including familly) rank insignas : shoulder tabs , all eras breast central squares , all eras since indochina/algeria shoulder patches , same as above in this list , i didn't count the clothes and object still used by me and i surely have forgotten some items 1 thing though , i wouldn't sell any of these things even if i was proposed big money , most of these things have a sentimental valor for me 'edit' it's the first time i do an almost exhaustive listing ..... i didn't think i had so much , i should open a museum btw i forgot : modern day UN , medic and MP(PM in french ) armbands along with a few armbands from my dad's service , like a 60's medic and MP band along with a black one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted August 17, 2003 You also a museum curator ran? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted August 17, 2003 (FSPilot @ Aug. 18 2003,00:23) said: You also a museum curator ran? Â nah , but i'm a sentimental , i keep anything i like , you should see my garage , there are huge piles of books , clothes , toys , military gear , tools etc ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted August 17, 2003 Yeah you have quite a bit, it's probably sentimental value, I doubt the stuff has valour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted August 17, 2003 (bn880 @ Aug. 18 2003,00:26) said: Yeah you have quite a bit, it's probably sentimental value, I doubt the stuff has valour. Â i could sell some WW2 items such as the Adrian at a quite good price , most of these things are really second hand , so i have no doubts about their , how do you say ... authenticity ? and militaria people and antics enthusiasts like what's authentic btw , the ADrian could cost a lot since these items are quite rare , because most of them have been either dropped/dug in potato fields during the debacle or their wearer have received the same treatment from stukas or panzers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted August 17, 2003 I also own an "authentic" (it ws advertised as authentic, dunno if thats true) Israeli gas mask. I lost a valve on it so it's completely worthless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.o.R.S.u 0 Posted August 17, 2003 My grandad's old army greatcoat from mid 30s, reeaally nice. I still use it in winter , beats new winter coats easily. I also have this big US (?) army coat that can be made into white winter camo suit by turning it around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted August 17, 2003 i wanna get a french gas mask , since i wasn't allowed to take mine home i know some US surplus sites sell them , so if anybody has some money to spend on airmail ..... eventhough your country has quite strange laws concerning mailling of such things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted August 17, 2003 ok , i forgot this one : a US ww2 "bomber" coat or whatever it's called Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted August 17, 2003 a flak jacket or an aviators leather coat? my grandfather gave me a leather coat for my birthday a few years back, its not vintage but its still a great coat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted August 17, 2003 (FSPilot @ Aug. 18 2003,00:38) said: a flak jacket or an aviators leather coat?my grandfather gave me a leather coat for my birthday a few years back, its not vintage but its still a great coat nah , a thick jacket made of nylon-like fabric on the outside it's erm ... quite popular with skinheads ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites