Hi:  I found this patch in a book which I bought titled "FORMATION BADGES OF WW2" but I can't ID the patch..???  European..British, Belgium, etc.?   I would appreciate your assistance in ID'ing this patch along with timeframe.   THANK YOU,

Hi everyone, been a while, but have just returned recently from a trip to Normandy and grabbed some goodies while there to add to the collection😁🤷‍♂️ US M1 helmet British mk3 (turtle Helmet) Infantry assault badge (silver)   Also latest medals I finally added to the medal board. yep, it is a problem😂    

The writing under the last picture is: "Der von Oberst Adrian erfundene Stahlhelm der Fanzosen. Sechs Beispiele, in denen der Helm seinen Trägern angeblich das Leben rettete. Nach französischer Darstellung."   Non-literal translation: "The French helmet which was invented by Col. Adrian. Six examples of how it allegedly saved the life of it´s wearer. According to French sources."   Nice document, thanks for sharing!

Good Morning Gentleman,  I'm interested I'd learning about this particular Helmet's certain features, as in;  A )  This Helmet's Liner, is it the 'Original Issue' Liner, or perhaps a Post WW2 Replacement as frequently observed ?   B ) Based upon the absence of the 'Firearm's Comb', would this indicate it may been one of those issueed for Ordungspolizei usage ?   C ) And lastly, could anyone here be so kind as to 'educate' me as to Polizei issue & usage of this particular M-1934 Issue Model ? As always Folks, any & all Replies & or Comments will be very much appreciated. THANK YOU !! 😊                                      Best regards,     Dom P.  /  'dpast32'                           

Difficult to tell if it was engraved 40 years ago or 80 years ago. That being said, the electric pencil was very popular and affordable in the 1970’s. Lots of kids had them. 

Given other's I've seen over the years, that looks like a good legit piece.  Great engraving.   Steve 

Around 40years ago, I acquired this canteen in a trade.  About 10 years ago, I went to remove the canteen from its cover, and this is what I found.  Thoughts?

Should have known better.  Posted this during the Football game and I rushed the post.  Here are the backs.

These would be SA, for the 3rd sturm of the 117 Standarte in Sachsen (because of the silver pip color), Nordmark - who also used that green, would have used gold pips.  That all being said, better pics of the backs are needed as the construction is a little outside the norm.

Good one….👍 as stated above.

I had to do some hasty fix-it’s to a low spot that collects rainwater. This is a job for my 1943 British shovel! I love (gently) using gear when I can. Don’t worry, I’ll do a better job here if and when my sore back stops hurting. I can’t recall where I got the shovel but think it was from my favorite local surplus shop that closed a good 15+ years ago. Anyone else use your stuff around the house/yard?  Mike For more extensive excavation jobs, I call in my granddogs. Gunji boy is currently working on an extensive system of foxholes and combat trenches in my side yard. Baylan boy is doing the fit testing.  Mikie IMG_3563.mov

Hi Folks:  Saw this article in a German WWI book about the French Adrian helmet