Hello. Does anyone the correct size and length to use for mounting the radio receiver to the helmet? Thanks. Mine is pictured at top it is the same receiver on the bottom picture. 

I’ve owned original one years ago, looks OK to me. 

I’m no expert either, but the handle does not seem to fit in the lower cross guard, and the upper cross guard looks unfinished.  May be a parts dagger, made up after the war, or perhaps put together from unrelated pieces who knows when. 

Hi Enfield experts, I had my eye on this Enfield rifle for a bit. Just wondering if anyone can help me on the possible history on this one.  from my research I’ve been able to compile this: it’s originally British made (most prob Royal small arms factory) in Enfield, hence the stamping. Plus it has a cross swords proof mark from a military ordnance factory, prob original uk.    but there is also some other marks: an OA on the rear sight side….which is apparently a proof mark of Australian Ordnance, which means it’s been refurbed here in Aus at some point.  it also I think has a MA mark on the receiver aswell which also can mean Lithgow arms proof mark.    the serial is Q4088 and all the pieces match numbers, so to me it was not a full FTR and maybe just passed through an Aussie factory for inspection before sent back out, maybe to ww2??   so my question is, why would it have been made in uk then ended up in Aus, and for what purpose.  also has anyone seen all these markings on a rifle like this before, and lastly am I right in my thinking and research of all this😁 any help would be much appreciated.  the pictures included are what I’m sent so some aren’t the best…. I’ve tried to enhance as much as I could.  thanks guys  

Recent find. Camo Belgian para helmet.     

They are usually just IJN canteens unless they are marked with SNLF unit number or other SNLF info, this also includes helmets and other gear. Officers in the IJN usually carried the same canteens as the EM. But in the IJA, their officers purchased their own canteens along with buying their own gear.There are many different types of IJN canteens, here are a few of mine.

Badge was on upside down, for what that is worth. I cant speak to originality one way or the other.

Thank you, appreciate the assistance!

Found this beret with a 2nd REP insignia,  in the US recently. What intrigues me is that the casting is kind of rough/low quality and the pin in the back is very different from what I have seen before.  I don’t think anybody would fake such common insignia and I was wondering if it could be some sort of insignia made outside the country (Indochina? Algeria? Other?) The green beret is also interesting, as the lining seems to be missing and the 2 holes usually found on the side of this type of beret are missing any help to date this beret and insignia will be appreciated   thx   F.       I should also mention that there is no marking on the insignia

Great photo, thanks for sharing!

Hi,    Thank you for the information.  Also, do I have the ID of the item correct?  I have seen these called officer canteens as well as Naval Landing Forces canteens.     Best Regards,                       Fort Susquehanna

I see top to bottom in the middle,1679