Very nice helmet.  Scott

Thanks Lars, and yes I had already read about KA5. One thing I wonder is why they didn't have the new modified jackets without the epaulets and with the added rear pockets? Do you think they just continued to use old stock or is it possible that this Private stayed in long after WWII and did not modify his uniform, or did the coast artillery not receive the modified uniforms?  Thanks, Scott.

Hello everyone. I have been offered this lot and was wondering if everything looks good. Came from the same vet as a group. I can ask for most pictures of needed. Thank you   

Just purchased this. This is the earliest photo postcard I have of Hitler. Hand written date on the back 6/6/31. Has anyone seen a postcard like this?

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hello a rare watch holder of the kendo school Obverse with superimposed skull: 劍 Ken - Sword Reverse: ｛商｝ {Shō} "Commerce" inside a cherry blossom 天王寺商業 Ten'nōji Shōgyō Ten'nōji Commerce Ten'nōji is a district of the city of Osaka. It is home to the Ten'nōji commercial high school. 剣道部 Kendō-bu Kendo Section 二五八六 2586 It is the imperial year 2586 [1926]  

hello ,real name Ikedo Fujikazu (池戸藤一)

Currently worn with a blue and white Airborne tab.

Coming back to this subject - https://cdn.preterhuman.net/texts/government_information/CIA/cia1.txt I searched for "Thomas V. Posey" on Google, oh my, what did I find? CMA stands for "Civilian Military Assistance". US civilians that had provided non-lethal supplies and training to various anti-communist groups in Central America. There are lots of articles about this gentleman.

Good evening. I have this lovely pre war high power. The reason I didn’t post in the Belgian section is because I didn’t think I’d get the attention I was looking for. Anyway I have a question about this pistol that I’m hoping to get confirmed by someone here.   I am wondering if this specific hi power was meant for Finland. The N6 and triangle stamp I believe is their acceptance stamp. Can anyone confirm this? This serial doesn’t fall within the known range of Fin Hi powers but anything is possible. Especially because apparently they didn’t go in order for the hi power serials.   This pistol has no import marks so I was wondering how it got to the US if it was in the Finish Army? Did they import these into the US as surplus before the import stamp was required? Perhaps this one didn’t leave before the Germans took over and this was a war trophy. I’d love to hear what everyone thinks. Either way I’m very happy to have it. Thanks for looking.     

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I bought it originally because it was so unusual looking and in very good condition.  Later I found out that the mag was messed up and would not feed.  I couldn't get another one, and gave up trying long ago. But because its a tip-up, you can easily load a single round and shoot.   When it comes to looks, this is my favorite:  1905 Steyr Mannicher   Its a real looker Manlicher.HEIC Manlicher.HEIC