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thank you. I really appreciate it. I may end up with it then as I do not have a WWII Italian helmet in my collection. The person who owns it has been collecting all his life. He likely picked it up in a rural location around 40 years ago or so. Maybe even longer. So makes sense to me it is a likely bringback. Thank you.

eBay find KSA medal to 4249 James Ridgley 17th Lancers .

Thanks for confirming guys. I appreciate the info

Thank you both! Any help is greatly appreciated

Küstrin is a city about 80 kilometers east of Berlin. Since 1945 it´s Polish (Kostrzyn nad Odra). Until now I couldn´t find anything about the manufacturer as well.

I have not been able to find anything on "Willy Brage" or Kuftrin.. This may be a very small clothes manufacturer or a fantasy stamp.. I will have to look closer at home Leigh

I´m starting with the shoulder boards: Worn by former East German NVA "Bausoldaten" (construction soldiers). These were draftees who refused the military service with weapons. Pairs of these boards are sold for about $10 over here. P.S.: I´m moving this topic to the "Can you ID?" section where it will draw more attention.

Great collection. I haven´t seen these academy badges before, thanks for sharing!

Welcome to the WMF!

Try to establish the location of where these two photos were taken. A building and German burial site somewhere on the Eastern Front ca:1941-42 I believe. Is the lettering on the building Russian?

Would someone please explain what these are and value? Thanks

As pointed out previously on the blog, the Volkspolizei had their own uniforms, rank structure, insignia and awards distinct from the NVA. Here are a few in my collection. DVP qualification badges were screw back like the NVA badges but of a completely different design for the police. DVP academy badges were diamond or lozenge shaped unlike NVA, Stasi or Zoll Academy or "higher school" badges which were typically triangular shaped. DVP / MdI had distinctive Fur Hervorragende Verdienste medals in three grades (gold, silver and bronze). DVP / MdI Fur Treue Dienste medals were also distinct. Lower grade versions suspended from green ribboned hangers were issued in bronze, silver and gold and designated 5, 10 or 15 years service. A different design of TD medals suspended from red ribboned hangers designated higher years of faithful service for 20, 25 or 30 years. Second from right is a MdI / DFP Fur Ausgezeichnete Leistungen medal and finally the ribboned hanger version of the honor medal.

Another way to tell is his bad left arm

One sold in New Zealand last month for $100 at auction

I’d say it’s a WW2 helmet seems to have all Second World War hallmarks small holes in vents, correct style liner and chinstrap bales and leather chinstraps. I’d also say it was over painted during the war. Nice lid

Yes it's the Kaiser, one way to tell is the Gendarme with the Kaiser's Personal Flag, he's the one in the dark uniform, which would be dark green, and wearing the Cuirassier Pickelhaube.

Hello, I do dabble once in a 'blue moon' in WWII Italian artifacts. A friend of mine owns this helmet. It appears to be a WWII Italian M33 but I know just enough to 'be dangerous' when it comes to WWII Italian headgear. The inside paint appears more of a 'blue-green' color. The outer shell seems to have been repainted a more 'field green' AKA a more 'olive' type color. You can see the more blue-green paint poking through in worn spots. Liner is hole punched size 56. Rear skirt appears to be stamped "P11". My question is: Is this a WWII period Italian MM33? And was it period repainted? Repainted later? Or is this some Bulgarian copy, or something else? Helmet has been in an advanced collection for 30-40 years. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

I was wondering if anyone has any information on this name/possible manufacturer. Thanks!

bonsoir, j'aimerais avoir une estimation du prix de cet enfield n°2.

bonjour je m'appelle jack, collectionneur principalement de militaires vietnamiens, j'aime aussi certains objets WW2.

Just a wild guess: Could it be a prosthetic for a missing arm? That is the only guess I have. FAR could stand for Forces Armes Royales. Interesting item. Good luck.

Very nice!!

Yes, these radios are multi-functional. They can tap out Morris code, have multiple channels, and can transmit voice in code. Notice the antenna runs along side the leather shoulder strap. My excellent German picker obtained this one for me.

Excellent detail. Learning so much on this blog. Thank you!

What a remarkable find! It looks to be in pristine condition as well.