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Another custum made M44 in Camo.

The Meaford Rifle Company was a historic, 19th-century volunteer militia unit based in Meaford, Ontario Raised during the 1850s to 1860s, it eventually became part of the 31st Grey Battalion of Infantry and later merged to form the modern-day Grey and Simcoe Foresters of the Canadian Army. History & Formation Fenian Raids Deployment: The unit originally consisted of independent volunteer riflemen from Grey County. In the 1860s, they deployed along the Canada-USA border to defend against the Fenian Raids. [1] Medals & Lineage: Historical artifacts, like the Canada General Service Medal, were issued to members of the Meaford Rifle Company (notably "No. 2" Company

Thanks for the photos. Very neat! I love the photo of Lt. Stehle in his Luftwaffe Sturmgeschutz uniform with Luftwaffe insignia. How many collectors would think this combination was original if we saw it at a military show? Never say never.

That is a nice vintage beauty. mikie

Pick this up recently. I assume that the lower button is original and the upper button is from a uniform pocket?

Thanks for that info!

Judging by the paint inside of the IJN helmet it may have been a gray shipboard helmet at one time and the two characters painted there are l to r 2,9

Leutnant Werner Stehle was evidently in the Army initially, in the 97th Jäger Division, his job not mentioned, he evidently transfers to the Air Force, the 21. Luftwaffen-Feld-Division, again job not mentioned, then 7. Fallschirmjäger-Division, once again no idea what he is. Becomes an Officer at one point, and becomes a member of one of those Air Force Assault Gun Brigades, till the end of the war, in this case Fallschirm-Sturmgeschütz Brigade 12 (mot). Here he is in the Field Grey Panzer Uniform with Air Force insignia.

Hey, thanks for the comment! No, the navy lid is in original green paint and I have not touched that one, I only stripped the tan spray painted army shell. The green Navy helmet was a Vet bring back, he was detailed to bury the dead on Saipan after the battle, wish it still had the insignia on it!

Some more photos. This Stug has 19 kill rings on the barrel and is believed to be the vehicle of Leutnant Werner Stehle, KC 28 apr 1945 as he was the only one with 19 kills. It is reported that the Stug will go to Munster and will be conserved in its current condition, not restored.

Super.. thank you very much

Unlike TR lids I've never seen a Japanese helmet with a lot number, yes Diado steel, and crossed cannons is Osaka. I think one or both of these lids were reissued post war and they are both large size. They were also primed in orange. Always post photos first before stripping any paint,you can't undo mistakes when stripping helmets only ruin them!! You may have stripped off the original paint and primer off lid #2, ouch! 😱

A Unteroffizier Herbert Reinersmann, not only has the KRETE and AFRIKA Cuff Bands, but also the Army's Close Combat Clasp and a General Assault Badge with no Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge.Reinersmann gef April 1945, not mentioned where.

Just seen what this is, it is a cut down regular m35 or M40 experimental tank crew helmet. Info is from Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army: 1933-1945. Vol 3. Angolia, John R.; Schlicht, Adolf

This a known as a Kothimora Kukris under this category can actually be used however the main purpose is for display due to its extraordinary sheath. The sheath is made from pure silver and is totally handcrafted. Kothimoras (kukris with silver scabbard). It is a custom and tradition in Nepal to give away Kothimoras as gift on special occasion and events to thank and honor worthy action/deed. Kothimoras are also given to an retiring Gurkha Army officer as an honor. this is a great Khukri. I would say it dates to the 1930s

Ok, added a thin layer of chestnut brown, looks ok. Turns out the liner kit I bought doesn’t fit. Here’s an original I found online for comparison.

Oof. That is NOT brown. It looks like Dijon mustard. Dang it True Value, glad I only spent $7 for that paint.

After priming the inside I noticed a stamp, 204. Lot number maybe? Never noticed it before now.

hello, I have the opportunity to buy this kukri which is in good condition except the back of the scabbard, I would like to have other information please... thank you

I got this group at the Reading airshow this last weekend. It was missing the 9 Year Service medal with the mount tongue broken off. I got a replacement medal for pretty cheap (i.e. what it was worth) and sewed it on instead of trying to replace the tongue itself and screwing the whole thing up. Now I can sleep in peace..... -Ski

Pretty cool grouping! I am a sucker for documentation! -SKi

It’s now stripped, black primer next.

Picked this group up ! Baden medic cool lot of documentation silver merit medal doc letter. Letter from his work giving wife a weekly payment . Came to USA and became a farmer !