Posted a few here and seems no one collects them or knows info on them hope I got better luck this time. The history this one could tell being from 1905. Any info like from mint marks with just initials ID the sailor would be tough.  

It looks good to me.  Magnetic, split construction, separate border pieces....   -Ski

As I understand it, the proof mark ("P") for WW2 M1 Garands is usually stamped on the underside of the stock directly behind the trigger guard, the pistol grip area.  the two attached pictures are from that area on m1 garand rebuild that has ww2 receiver and many other ww2 parts.  1967 barrel.  I can't detect circle or square, but the P is very easy to miss if not in right light or angle.   If anyone out there can tell me if this is indeed the proof mark and from the type of proof mark what era was stamped?  Thank you!! (Will also post on US Miliaria Forum)

Beautiful helmut!  I have Cotswold of British at Roark's Drift.  I loved the movies Zulu when i first saw it as a kid and still watch it from time to time.  The Martini was state of the art at the time and a work of art for all time IMO.   

Farewell the king is forgotten movie that was really good.  I had not heard of it until i saw your post a few day ago.  I'm way late to this discussion, but thank you for pointing it out.   

Thank you for the correction!  My eyes and attention span are on the wane.  I skim too fast.  however, not that i am reading the post correctly, what is an Indochinese paratrooper?  Was this a French sponsored units prior to US taking over war?  My history is lacking here.  I'm familiar with Indochina as a geographic description but not as a political entity fielding troops.  Please help me out when you can.  I'm very interested.  

thank you again for the info!  I'll look for the book.  I have no regrets.  Fires beautifully.  While I'd love to think this is how it came out of the factory - and that possibility exists as you have shown me - I'm happy to have one that is all WW2 parts even if a post-rebuild - a rebuild that would have occurred in the late 40's and no later than early 50's as I understand it.  Could have seen action in Korea War is possibility.    Thank you again! Valuable information!

that's good information!  Thank you!  That confirms what my thoughts on the SKS.  What does Jane's say about early to mid-90's MAK90? which is  another rifle i looked at as cheap but look back now and it looks to me like solid good quality craftsmanship, just like the SKS - both rifles were relatively inexpensive in early 90's.  The Vietnamese used the sks to great effect during the war. 

Thank you for that!  That makes sense.  The spiked helmut had a good run, but not ideal for combat.  Hindenburg looks good in though! 

This 1939 ek.2 iron cross was found in an attic. The ring is unmarked but the core is magnetic. Can I get your opinion, real wartime? Or post-1945? thanks!!! 

Lets repost this, a better video of the scene actually.      

I went back this morning and bought the helmet for $50 US. I’ve looked all over and can’t find any markings at all anywhere.  Now I need to find a suitable replacement for the cord that holds the liner in.  mikie