The helmet looks fine to me, entirely in light-colored leather. The liner has an ‘eight-finger’ configuration, a leather chinstrap, and a padded shock-absorbing lining.  

Actually, no. Italians have a Latin appearance with darker skin, but in the north there is also a look with very fair skin, blond hair, and light-colored eyes. The child below is my father; he has 100% Italian ancestry on both his father’s and mother’s side.

Thanks, somebody tell me the second one could be a pakistanian reproduction is that true ? according to the seller, this one is commonly associated with 156th Battalion Parachute Regiment, No 2 Commando and Special Operations Executive. As I would like to illustrated the SOE in SE asia this could be intersting to own it

Actually received my copy of this book today and after going through it thoroughly I managed to find my above badge. It’s British made mid 1930s…so would have been early war on older uniforms I expect. But doesn’t show as a wartime made version, shows just prior to war. Still good. Just thought I’d share that info😁fantastic book btw I would highly recommend

Actually received my copy of this book today and after going through it thoroughly I managed to find my above badge. It’s British made mid 1930s…so would have been early war on older uniforms I expect. But doesn’t show as a wartime made version, shows pre-war made. Still good. Just thought I’d share that info😁 great book btw, highly recommend

Just post to rarest item in your collection and talk about them

Got it at auction yesterday haven’t even collected it yet

Believe you are right Lars.     Does indeed look like a Stug III Commander Hatch, with the utilization of the Scissor Scope

Thanks. I believe mine is 1946.

Nice original wings. The top is more associated with Malaya era, but photos wartime photos do exist of this/similar pattern being worn.   

It is most likely a Thai good luck medal, which is mixed with Chinese influences. The Chinese characters are for happiness, wealth and long life. The portrait on reverse is some spiritual master.