Yes. I noticed that too. Pretty boring. But then again, being very early he didn't have full power at the time so he wasn't gloating as much?

Yes, also the coast artillery modified their uniforms making it the m/42-58. As KA5 was established in 1953, your jacket would be correct for the period 1953-1958. It is also possible that it was used for some time after 1958 before being replaced by new m/58 or modified m/42-58. It could also have been long time stored and used in case of mobilisation of wartime units.   When I did my service in 89-90 we were issued m/58 and m/59. But during the final exercise other guys who were called in to do repetition exercise used the modified m/39-58. So older types of uniforms were stored for readiness purposes.

Hello everyone,   I’m fairly new to collecting German WW2 militaria and currently building up my collection piece by piece. I’m from Sweden and have been exploring this website for a few weeks now. I'm glad to have found this forum and to learn from others who share the same interest. Great tips and knowledge on here!   My very first piece was the helmet which was found near Leningrad, after that I've added items here and there but recently my interest has flared up again.    I'm leaving you with some photos of part of the collection.    Cheers!         

Interesting because it is not a very flattering image of him. 

And the other is German.     

Thanks Mystery solved, Much appreciated

THANKS,  IVE PLAYED WITH 500K TERAWATT LASERS AND 80K OSCILLOSCOPES, BUT I CANT POST A PIK

Changed it to j.peg and cropped it  

They are fireman’s helmets pre WW2. Here is an example 

Color is too bright, in too nice of a condition, and the sweatband looks too modern.   I say tourist pith.

I just found these two Adrian ??? Helmets in a Barrel that was stored for about 40 years I have no experience with these and curious to the country of origin and if Military on either of them.   From my limited knowledge and quick research I have not been able to pin down much info on either. The Only thing close I can find for the Brass one are French Fire Brigade helmets ? BUT really have no idea   The other one Is very Light weight and is covered in a Faux Leather Material you can see were some has worn through on the front bill. Looks to be Belgian, with the Lion buttons BUT cant find any other examples with buttons on the side like this one. Also Curious about the Shield  OR what it represents   Are either of these Military I am leaning towards both being Fire Brigade Helmets Any Info or insight will be Greatly appreciated    

1905 STEYR MANNLICHER.docx1905 STEYR MANNLICHER.docx1905 STEYR MANNLICHER.docx1905 STEYR MANNLICHER.docx1905 STEYR MANNLICHER.docx I GUESS IM A DUMBASS, I CANT GET THIS PICTURE TO LOAD EITHER AS A PIK OR AN INSERTED PIK IN WORD   THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PISTOL IN MY COLLECTION.  ANY INFO ON IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. A GOOD SHOOTER TOO; IF YOU HAVE ANY CLIPS FOR IT, WOULD YOU SELL ONE?