Very nice collection, thanks for sharing!

Hi guys  just wanted your opinions on this mk3 British helmet I bought from Arromanche a couple weeks ago.    here’s what I know.  I cannot find any markings on the shell, but the liner has: CCL 1943 it is also a size 6 3/4 liner is also correct for period   the colour as you can see is a dark green with rust patches. Outside pics show true colouring.  someone has written their name in that white paint we see so often in these period helmets, but too worn to work out.  rivets are correct height for a mk3, and the seam is butted together with a couple stamp marks.  anyway I think it all lines up with legitimate period, and think I have a good piece. If anyone knows more then I’d be delighted to hear😁 thankyou

Thank you Sarge!

Thanks.  Rich A. in Pa.

At a very quick glance the design reminded me of the Bell Crown 1824 Tar Bucket Shako (without the accoutrements) ...   But I agree with Steve that it has a French or Belgian look.    Leigh     

Nice riffles guys.  

Thanks for the notification.  I am the author of a book on German bayonets but my book is out of print.     "Seitengewehr; History of the German Bayonet 1919-1945".  

Welcome aboard.  

Welcome aboard Silas.  I too am interested in some of the same things you are, so look around.    

They definitely have that French or Belgian look to them.  Nice unused pieces.   Steve 

Hi all,   From the 1860ties to WW1 several countrys used oil cloth kepi headgear. I believe these cap could be military ones. Maybe Belgium or France ,some have buttons with the French Genie or artillery symbols. If anybody have some info or thoughts please let me know

Hi all,   Probaly an older repro mite or fur cap brass plate. But i realy dont know exact. Is this design of the Russian emperial crest from the 1850 era. I believe the earlier ones has scrolls between de crown and eagles heads.   Thank you