Hey all, long time lurker first time poster.   I saw this NSDAP hat on an auction, It certainly looks like it may be good to me with appropriate wear and aging. It’s missing the wreath around the cockade but the condition isn’t too bad. NSDAP is out of my wheelhouse, but it’s a great looking hat; if anyone has insight on authenticity and fair market value that would be super helpful.  Thanks in advance!   Listing for more details  https://www.historyhunter.com/Event/LotDetails/1642770/NSDAP-Political-Leader-Visor-Orts-Community-Level

Yes your right! Marked just like your example.

I acquired these binoculars in a antique shop several years ago. From my research, I understand these to be WWII era, Kriegsmarine "u-boat" binoculars. they are marked "BLC"  Made by the Carl Zeiss Co. of Jena. They are 7x50. They have screw on, flip-up plastic/Bakelite eyecups. The body has a black finish or coating. Most if it is missing, suggesting heavy use. From what I've read online I believe these to be an early patten of the binoculars. A 1st or 2nd pattern? It also has what seems to be it's original neck carry strap.       For reference Here are some similar binoculars    Photo a similar pair of binoculars being used by a German U-Boat crew member I'm hoping other members might be able tell me more about these binoculars?   This is PDF file about WWII German Navy/Kriegsmarine "U-boat" Binoculars.  U-boat_binoculars_and_other_items1.pdf

Look closely at the area above the 1940. Your buckle looks like it might be from Dr. Franke & Co.

A salty looking buckle.  A ball-peen hammer will make your buckle fit on a nice used belt on a nice used field service Heer tunic.   A good find.   Congratulations!    

Very nice!!

This Sunday, April 26th is the next monthly Bellflower SOCALMICS show.   Southern California's best kept secret for militaria.   Remember the show is over pretty early, usually by 10;30am.

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One more added to the collection! There are no breaks in the rubberized scabbard and intergral frog.  The frog hangers are slightly pliable; I am going to display the blade beside the scabbard to ensure there is no chance of damaging it.

Hello everyone, I am a beginner collector from Japan, so I use translation tools to communicate. Thank you for your understanding. Recently, I purchased the pouch shown in the photos at a flea market. At first, I thought it was a cut section of an M1923 cartridge belt, but after closer inspection I noticed several unusual features. Observations: • It is a 3-cell pouch, but there are no visible cut marks on either end (it appears to have been made this way originally) • The rear has three belt loops, but the overall width differs from an M1923 belt • The fabric shows color variation (khaki on exposed areas, gray under the flap), likely due to sun fading • The spacing between the eyelets is approx. 8.3 cm, which is much wider than standard U.S. M1910 spacing (~6 cm) • Because of this, it cannot be mounted using standard M1910 hooks • Lift-the-Dot fasteners marked “S.H.W.F.” with three star symbols • Inner flap with snap button inside each pouch • Appears to be made of cotton and looks relatively old Measurements: • Main body: approx. 12.5 cm (height, closed) × 27 cm (width) × 0.5 cm (empty thickness) • Belt loops: approx. 10 cm × 2.6 cm • Belt opening width: approx. 7.5 cm Based on these differences, I suspect this is not a standard U.S. military item. I considered whether it might be a foreign-made item influenced by U.S. equipment after World War II, but I have not been able to find any matching examples. The seller also mentioned that it did not appear to be for Garand or BAR ammunition. Does anyone recognize this pouch or have seen something similar? Any information about its origin or use would be greatly appreciated. Also, if possible, I would be interested in a rough estimate of its value. Thank you very much!

Thank you everyone for your kind welcome! I have not registered on the U.S. Militaria Forum yet, but I will consider joining in the future. I am still a beginner with limited knowledge, experience, and collection, and I may not be very active, but I look forward to learning from you all. Thank you!

Thanks for the info, when I bought this, I knew it was a toss up of it being authentic or not I didn’t pay much for i. Anyone else who wants to chime in?