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"What is it?" This is the place to ask that question about all unknown military items. Once satisfactorily identified, topics will be locked for further replies. *Please note that this board is for IDENTIFICATION HELP ONLY. Once an item has been IDed, please post a new thread in the item's appropriate board and refrain from further discussion in this board.

It's sometimes hard to tell the real from the fake, especially when you only have online photos for reference. If you have a question or suspicion, post it here and other members will try to help. 

For general historical discussion on the British Military and relating to military uniforms, insignia, equipment, and vehicles.

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

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

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

Including India (The British Raj) and the British East India Company (HEIC).

For discussion of weapons from any country in the UK, British Empire and Commonwealth Countries.

For discussion of any form of military locomotion from any era and any country in the UK, British Empire and Commonwealth Countries. This includes vehicles, transports, tanks, planes, trains, ships, wagons, etc.

For discussion of items from any country in the UK, British Empire and Commonwealth Countries.

For HISTORICAL DISCUSSION ONLY pertaining to the Military, Military Life, Tactics, People, and Military Actions of the United Kingdom, British Empire and Commonwealth countries. All militaria threads should be posted in the appropriate board/sub-board and not here.

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 UK military or militaria information? Feel free to share that information here, too. 

Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the 'Imperial / Weimar Republic (Pre-1933)' board.

Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the 'Third Reich (1933 - 1945)' board.

Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the 'Bundeswehr (1955 - Today)' board.

Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the 'Nationale Volksarmee (1965-1990)' board.

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

For any Scandinavian nation - Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Åland Islands, the Faroe Islands, Finland, and Iceland.

For other European nations not listed above, including Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Malta, Greece, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, The Baltics (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia), etc.

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

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

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

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.

Includes the Philippines, Indonesia, Turkey, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, and others.

For pre-1900 militaria of Japan

Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the 'Japan' board.

For all post-1944 militaria of Japan.

Includes Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and others.

NOTE: Clicking here takes you to our sister forum, the US Militaria Forum, which requires a free USMF account to post.

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

Post your military-themed toys and games! Including Toy soldiers, Soldier dolls, Board games, Spotter card games, GI Joes, etc.

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

Want to discuss, review, or show off any repro militaria item? Post it here! Do you create repros of any militaria item? Post it here! 

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!

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

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

Places to visit - whether historical sites, museums, or somewhere to go shop for militaria.

Misc. Militaria and Multi-National topics. Want to discuss something that crosses over multiple Countries? Post it here!

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!