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First US WW2 Uniform

For the first months of the war, the First US WW2 Uniforms was very similar to that worn by the American Expeditionary Corps in the First World War.
Of course, the stand-up collar, a feature common to most uniforms of the period, was replaced by a soft open collar revealing shirt and tie, and puttes gave [...]

How To Find A German Helmet on eBay

Collectors of military memorabilia often use eBay, since it’s an excellent source of good helmets, and you could get what you want for a low price.
However, as eBay becomes a more popular place to purchase German helmets and other military items, more fakes appear. There are plenty of sellers out there creating fakes. Here’s a [...]

US WW2 Airborne Uniforms

Perhaps the most identifiable image among the American forces in Europe is the uniforms and equipment of the Airborne soldier. The following is a piece by piece breakdown of the typical standard issue equipment and uniform given to American paratroopers during the Normandy Campaign.
This is, however, by no means the only configuration of equipment issued, [...]

Interesting WW2 Militaria Collection

My friend’s WW2 Militaria Collection. Most of things are replicas, just few Russian and American hats are original. FJ helmets are repros.  FG42, one StG, SMLE, Luger P08 and Sten are replicas.
Rest of real ww2 weapons are legaly deactivated with all paperwork. MP40 is an airsoft . P38, Colt 1911 and MP38 legal blank [...]

American In Nazi Uniform

Dangerous game with the history
It is not actually believe, but taken in Ohio are American citizens and to play for one of the darkest chapter of German history: the Second World War.
Their interest is less support historical research, but much more of a tactic of war and the original Nazi equipment.
Americans in Nazi uniform [...]