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For helmets and protective headgear of Imperial Germany.

For uniforms and uniform items (non helmet headgear and footwear) of Imperial Germany.

For field and personal equipment of Imperial Germany.

For medals and awards of Imperial Germany.

For badges and insignia of Imperial Germany.

For weapons and ordnance related items of Imperial Germany.

For edged weapons of Imperial Germany.

For helmets and protective headgear of the Third Reich.

For cloth headgear of the Third Reich.

For uniforms of the Third Reich.

For field and personal equipment of the Third Reich.

For belt buckles of the Third Reich.

For badges and insignia of the Third Reich.

For medals and awards of the Third Reich.

For SS items of the Third Reich.

For flags and banners of the Third Reich.

For photos and ephemera of the Third Reich.

For tinnies and political items of the Third Reich.

For weapons and ordnance related items of the Third Reich.

For daggers, dirks, and edged weapons of the Third Reich.

Board Moderator: Proud Kraut

For Japanese military uniforms of all time periods.

For Japanese military helmets and headgear of all time periods.

For Japanese military field equipment of all time periods.

For Japanese flags and patriotic items of all time periods.

Board Moderator: Fortunes of War

For Japanese medals and awards of all time periods.

For Japanese cloth and metal insignia of all time periods.

For items that do not fit the above categories

For homefront items

For pre-1900 militaria of Japan

For all post-1945 militaria of Japan.

For militaria of South and North Korea.

For ARVN/South Vietnamese militaria. Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the "Vietnam - ARVN/SOUTH VN" board.

For North Vietnamese militaria. Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the "Vietnam - NVA/VC" board.

For militaria of China.

Historical and topical discussion concerning all things military in India, the Dutch East India Company, and the French East India Company. Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the "INDIA" board.

Historical and topical discussion concerning all things military in Middle Eastern Countries, including Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and others.

Historical and topical discussion concerning all things military in the Philippines, Indonesia, Turkey, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, and others.

For UK militaria (including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland).

Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the "United Kingdom" board.

For Australian and New Zealand militaria.

Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the "Australia & New Zealand" board.

For Canadian militaria. Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the "Canada" board.

For militaria of any British Empire and Commonwealth countries not listed above.

For weapons and ordnance related items of the UK and Commonwealth.

For edged weapons of the UK and Commonwealth.

Historical and Topical discussion concerning  photographs, paper items and ephemera, commemorative items, souvenirs, and anything to do with the Homefront efforts to support the troops of the UK and Commonwealth.

For any discussions pertaining to the history of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth countries.

Looking for assistance with researching an individual veteran or military unit of the United Kingdom, British Empire or Commonwealth? Post here. Found a great reference/research source for U.S. military or militaria information? Feel free to share that information here. 

For militaria of Austria.

For militaria of Belgium.

For French militaria. Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the "France" board.

For militaria of the Netherlands.

For Italian militaria. Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the "Italy" board.

For militaria of Spain.

For militaria of Switzerland.

For other Western, Southwestern, Southern & Northern European nations not listed above, including Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Malta, Greece, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, etc.

Historical and topical discussion concerning all things military in Eastern European Countries, including Poland, Hungary, Czech Rep., Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, The Baltics (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia) and others.

For Imperial Russian. Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the "Russia - Imperial" board.

For militaria of the USSR.

For militaria of Post-Soviet Russia.

For militaria of Africa.

For militaria of Central and South America.

For militaria of the United States of America. NOTE: This takes you to our sister forum, the US Militaria Forum which requires a USMF account to post.

For identifying that weird piece of militaria no one knows what is.

It's sometimes hard to tell the real from the fake, especially when you only have online photos to go by: if you have a question or suspicion, post it here.

This section is for posting items, information, pictures, etc. relating to military aircraft or military aviation.

This section is primarily for posting information on military ships and vessels.

Post all vehicle information, manuals, pictures, etc.

Like military models and modeling? Then this is the place for you! Share your creations, learn techniques, and just have fun!

Board Moderator: Proud Kraut

Got a fiction or non-fiction book you wish to tell others about? Be it a good or bad report, we'd love for you to post your thoughts here.

⭐ In Memory of Roger Bender ⭐

Got a movie or television show, series or documentary that you wish to tell others about? Be it a good or bad report, we'd love for you to post your thoughts here.

Want to post your collection so that others can see? Have a great display or a great idea for one? Feel free to post those things here!

Have a great preservation / conservation idea or need advice on preservation / conservation? If so, then this is the place. So, go ahead and step inside!

Know of a militaria show, veterans reunion, or other interesting event? Feel free to post it here.

Where to visit, places to visit, military shop locations, places to buy militaria while traveling.

For questions and suggestions of places to visit. Please start your thread title with the name of the country, province or state your post focuses on.

Share your travels and photos of military museums, battlefields, memorials and cemeteries.

Are you a reenactor and want to connect with other reenactors or just share pictures and information about your reenacting group and reproduction uniforms and gear? Stop by here!

For posts related to Bases, Airfields, Facilities, and Industrial Sites.

Want to discuss military history, such as historical personalities or battles? Step inside here and post away.

Have interviews, letters, or other direct-from-the-veteran information that you wish to share with the community? Feel free to post it here!

A section for members to post memorials and in memoriam posts.

Anything that doesn't fit the above categories, feel free to post here - and that even includes movie reviews, social chat, etc. Just make sure you keep it clean though!

The following is the reference section for US military medals and decorations from all periods.

The following is the reference section for US military helmets and helmet accessories from all periods.

The following is the reference section for US military firearms and ordnance, as well as associated equipment including, holsters, cleaning equipment, slings, ammunition, etc.

The following is the reference section for US military field gear from all periods.

The following is the reference section for US military uniforms from all periods.