Thanks. i really enjoy these Forums. Great groups! Laurence

Interestingly, I just picked up one of the black lacquered caps worn by these troops.  I wonder if they wore them while serving as a Feldgendarmerie unit ? 

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Can anyone identify Tartan maybe Seaforth Highlanders? Any suggestions as to date and provenance? Looks to be very genuine WW2 Pith helmet

Hi, My dad was a Captain in the RAMC at the end of the War. He graduated from Medical School in Liverpool on July 7, 1945. My Uncles were Ordinary Airmen in the RAF. A distant relative by marriage was KIA with the Lancashire Fusiliers with the 50th Royal Tank Regiment in Italy, December 21, 1943. Various ancestors were in in the First WW with Royal Garrison Artillery and the Kings Irish Liverpool as well as the 39th Fusiliers (Jewish Brigade).A great Uncle was in the Russian Army prior to 1905 -Private in the 4th Infantry Division of the Russian Army between 1896 and 1899.

White Pith Helmet with Royal Highlanders Black Watch Insignia piercing front shell. Label states "made In England" with lion, may be Christies. Any suggestions to date and provenance? I have more pictures. will post on additional post. Name inside is Dolan. Not sure if WW1 WW2 or interwar? 

Anyone else want to chime in on its authenticity?

British Naval Pith Helmet dated 1917 manufactured by Tress. Tin container has initials RVR. Liverpool to Yarmouth Luggage sticker attached to tin holder. Any thoughts as to owner or history of thsi beautiful helmet. British Wolseley Pattern Overseas Service Tropical Pith Helmet by Gieves, London – Royal Navy Pattern - Wharton Militaria.pdf some more pictures: shipping label and close up of makers and date on chin strap.

I believe these are Swedish soldiers from 1974.

Bersaglieri where big users of bicycles, a 1910 photo, folding bikes, I think the Carraio folding bicycle.

The one on the left got that Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull  look going on LOL.

Hi all,   Does anyone know if the this type of ChiCom canteen was used in Vietnam?   Made of aluminium painted OD with a blue plastic/bakelite cap and a thin webbing harness with aluminium or very light alloy buckles. There are no markings of any kind anywhere.