{"title":"MILITARIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e500 years of Militaria for sale. Find rare military collectibles offered by International Military Antiques including genuine original vintage military antiques as well as high quality reproduction war relics that range from the 17th century to the twentieth century and major conflicts that include the American revolution, Napoleonic Wars, U.S. Civl War, Zulu War, WWI and WWII. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"u-s-wwii-m1942-canteen-cap-and-chain","title":"U.S. WWII M1942 Canteen Cap and Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: M-1942 Aluminum canteen cap with chain. Near exact reproduction cap constructed of heavy dense plastic, perfectly threaded to fit your canteen, include interior cork disc seal and chain. Just perfect for all those canteens without caps out there!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap and Chain only. Canteen pictured not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25650816261,"sku":"AMU1139","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25650816517,"sku":"AMU1139","price":6.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/amu1139__2_1.jpg?v=1628394689"},{"product_id":"original-british-military-1st-gulf-war-gs-mk6-helmet-cloth-cover-in-desert-camouflage-dpm","title":"Original British Military 1st Gulf War GS MK6 Helmet Cloth Cover in Desert Camouflage DPM","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: The GS MK6 Helmet replaced the earlier steel helmets used by the British Army from 1987, made of bonded layers of ballistic nylon. Providing superior protection against grenade and missile fragments, the helmet was designed to accommodate communication aids and issued with a removable camouflage helmet cover, conventionally of the temperate DPM (disruptive pattern material). Covers printed in two-shade desert colours were first issued during the 1991 Gulf War, and soldiers often personalised them by adding their names, last three serial numbers, blood group and in some cases their battalion's tactical flash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelmet cover is desert DPM (disruptive pattern material) two-shade fabric. The cover features a lattice-work of light khaki elasticated straps for fitting foliage. Around the base of the cover is fitted a drawcord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelmet not included, cover only. Maker markings and sizes vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mk 6 helmet was the standard combat helmet of the British Armed Forces. The Mk 6 replaced the Mk III helmet in service from 1986 and is designed to accept modern ear protection, personal radios, and respirators. The helmet is manufactured by NP Aerospace, and is reported to have an \"almost unlimited service life\" by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet in its default configuration is a dark green. The army use covers to camouflage the helmet and adapt it to different environments. Covers include the British Disruptive Pattern Material in temperate, woodland and desert patterns, a pure white cover for arctic environments and a United Nations blue coloured cover. It is sometimes referred as the \"battle bowler\", a term first used for the Brodie helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mk 6 is often mistakenly thought to be made out of kevlar when in fact it is constructed of \"Ballistic Nylon\" - nylon fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom June 2009 the helmet was replaced by the Mk 7 helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25650837957,"sku":"BA1037","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25650838149,"sku":"BA1037","price":16.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ba1037__1.jpg?v=1603327122"},{"product_id":"original-british-wwii-dated-entrenching-tool-set","title":"Original British WWII Dated Entrenching Tool Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: These are original WW2 issue and dated Entrenching Tool Sets consisting of steel pick axe \u0026amp; hoe head, wooden shaft with steel bayonet lug at grip end, and #4 Spike Bayonet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all-purpose entrenching tool was also used as a mine probe once the #4 spike bayonet was attached as well as for hand-to-hand combat. 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The caliber is .297 inch\/.230 inch, which means that the cartridge case adapted for this round was originally a .297 inch case, necked down to .230 inch. It is also a center fire cartridge, required by the central fire position of the firing pin in the Martini-Henry breech block. It is altogether an unusual little round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs were made by the famous British firm Kynoch in 1898, and are the short version of the cartridge. 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Here is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd, giving you bragging rights to show off your connection to the Royal family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyles of ties vary, as photographed, if you have a preference please choose hand select and let us know. One tie per order. 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The Ordnance RML 2.5-Inch Mountain Gun was made with the barrel in two parts so that it could be broken down into loads that could be carried by animal transport, usually mules but occasionally camels.  The two sections of the gun were connected by a threaded, or “screwed”, joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRML stands for “Rifled Muzzle Loading”; that is, powder and projectile were loaded from the muzzle, while the rifling consisted of three spiral grooves.  Studs on the exterior of the projectile fitted into the grooves to impart spin.  Studded shells of a wide range of calibers were used by the Army and Navy of the U.K. and are a very significant stage in artillery development.  Although the studs on our 2.5-inch screw gun shells are zinc, zinc had been replaced by copper in calibers used by the Royal Army and Royal Navy, and most surviving studded shells have copper studs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ordnance 2.5-Inch Mountain Gun was made with the barrel in two parts so that it could be broken down into loads that could be carried by animal transport, usually mules but on occasion camels.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two sections of the gun were connected by a threaded, or “screwed”, joint.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally introduced in 1879, the gun first saw use in Afghanistan in that same year.  It continued in service until it was retired in 1903.  In addition to countless engagements in India and Afghanistan, it was also used by British forces during the Second Boer War of 1899 – 1902, and later, during the First World War, some were taken from garrisons in South Africa and employed by the Nyasaland-Rhodesian Field Force in the campaign in German East Africa in 1916. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe projectiles for the RML 2.5-Inch Gun included Common Shell, Star Shell, and Canister.  “Common Shell” was the old name for what is now known as Explosive Shell, which consisted of a hollow iron or steel shell, an explosive filler, and a nose fuse.  When the 2.5 was introduced, the filler was black powder.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS SHELL IS EXTREMELY HISTORICAL AND EXTREMELY RARE.  Since the entire service life of the first model screw gun was in the colonies, ammunition stores were not kept in the home islands, and consequently virtually none have become available to collectors until now.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 2.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 4.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  3.4 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651035333,"sku":"BB5112","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651035589,"sku":"BB5112","price":197.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/bb5112w__3.jpg?v=1599999346"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-type-armstrong-inert-12-pounder-studded-shell-long-pattern","title":"Original U.S. Civil War type Armstrong Inert 12-Pounder Studded Shell Long Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: The most advanced artillery in use during the American Civil War had rifled bores, which gave greatly increased range and accuracy. Since the war occurred just as rifling was being developed for artillery, a host of different rifling schemes were tried. Among the most famous and interesting was the British Armstrong studded shell, which was designed for muzzle-loading cannon that had been modified by cutting three deep rifling grooves into the bore. The Confederate States turned to Britain for weapons when the war broke out, and the South eventually fielded at least one battery of Armstrong 12-pounder rifled muzzle loaders (RMLs) at the Battle of Richmond. However, the ever-tightening Union Blockade prevented the extensive distribution of this revolutionary weapon. The battery of 12-pounder Armstrong RMLs was reported captured on May 31, 1865, by the Chief Ordnance Officer of the Union Army of the Potomac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough a lot of the South's detailed ordnance records were lost, some text references to the Confederate Armstrong 12-pounders have survived, and so have some projectiles. One Union officer, General Henry Larcom Abbot, found some 12-pounder Armstrong projectiles outside Richmond in 1865 and later donated his collection to the West Point Museum, where his shells are today. His collection included two types of shell, one about 8 inches long and another about 11 inches long. Also, about twenty years ago a cache of buried, unfired 12-pounder Armstrong explosive shells of the same kind that we are offering were found south-west of Richmond. It is believed these were buried when Union troops caught up with Confederate forces retreating from Richmond around April 5, 1865.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMA is very, very pleased to be able to offer both versions of the different inert 12-pounder Armstrong shells of the same type as used by the Confederacy. The shells we offer are empty. All have a rusted finish with copper \"plaques\" on the exterior and are fully INERT for you to clean up. These were produced between 1863 and 1865 and sold worldwide. The British themselves finally adopted this weapon in 1869. Extremely rare, unusual and totally original!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the long pattern shell, the short pattern shell is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651035653,"sku":"BB5111","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651035717,"sku":"BB5111","price":219.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/bb5111w__1_1.jpg?v=1628378306"},{"product_id":"original-british-lee-enfield-22-rifle-no-8-complete-trigger-mechanism","title":"Original British Lee-Enfield .22 Rifle No. 8 Complete Trigger Mechanism","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item:  Shortly after WW2 a number of small bore rifles were developed in the UK based on the No. 4 rifle.  The No. 8 rifle was one of these.  It was a single shot, and used a very unusual trigger system that could be set to give the double-stage pull found on military rifles or the single-stage pull favored on target rifles.  Consequently, it was a somewhat complicated, finely made assembly.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMA has found a very few complete No. 8 trigger assemblies.  They are in very nice condition although dirty from long storage.  The double spring assembly at the front of the mechanism seats into the bottom of the cartridge tray device, and the axis pin, which is not available, is the rear securing pin of the cartridge tray.  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Totally original un-issued WWII manufactured set of 3 tinted and 3 clear anti-gas MK III (Model# AB 0293) eye shields in original waxed cardboard envelope with instructions and warnings printed on each side- all bearing pre-1945 dates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were made famous by Rommel, who used them to protect his peaked visor cap badge from the desert and of North Afirca. Again these are the exact same goggles as worn by German Field Marshall Erwin Rommel. These \"Rommel Goggles\" are 100% original and WWII dated. Contrary to popular belief, these goggles were not and never were of German origin. They were of British manufacture (by HALEX?) and were originally made as anti gas eyeshields. They were also used as sun and sand goggles. These unique, protective wrap around goggles became quite popular with Rommels troops. As liberated spoils of war many Afrika Korps personnel used these in place of the standard, less comfortable molded rubber types, issued by the Germans. Many WWII photographs show these exact goggles being worn by various German soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only problem is that the petroleum based lens film has dried over the past 65 years in storage, rendering the glasses extremely brittle, in many cases \u003cstrong\u003ealready cracked or broken\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes covered in oil and therefore only suitable for careful display n\u003cstrong\u003eot to be removed from the waxed paper\u003c\/strong\u003e insert they have been stored in for so many years. 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In this interim period Britain, an island nation, made plans to combat AH and his Allies in the World Arena. This included Covert Operations and the fascinating inventions and adaptations to aid in these clandestine ventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special Office of MI5 was established headed by the legendary Spy Master Christopher Layton-Hutton where \"gadgets\" for espionage and escape were developed. These included the \"compass in heel or button\" and the renowned \"Silk\" maps for concealment in clothing, etc; available for viewing in a permanent exhibition at Dover Castle Museum in Kent, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever the first covert maps were printed on tissue paper, but not just ordinary tissue paper. This special paper was made from Mulberry Leaves, which is claimed to be unaffected by water, and were eminently concealable and durable. Initially given to Secret Agents but also later smuggled to P.O.W. camps within Board Games, books and other \"innocent\" paraphernalia. Generally these Maps covered a large area and were of vital importance for use in Occupied Territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow a very small quantity of two examples of these \"Mulberry Leaf Maps\" has been discovered mixed in amongst a British Government Release of obsolete paperwork. Both maps date from the earliest days of WW2 and cover areas of possible Enemy interest or occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first is of Spain, Portugal, Sardinia and parts of Algeria. Possibly among the very first tissue maps to be produced, Spain with its Fascist Government under Generalissimo Franco was considered ripe for joining AH's Axis Powers. Fortunately this did not materialize and hence these few examples survived WW2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second, actually dated 1940, is of the small country of Eritrea on the Red Sea which had been overrun by Mussolini and his Italian War Machine together with Ethiopia in Rome's new \"African Empire\". Again an area which sat on the sidelines in WW2 since the principal arena between Britain and Italy turned out to be the Libyan Dessert on the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course both areas were continually under British Surveillance with no doubt countless covert operations being mounted in each. The fact remains that these Tissue \"Mulberry Leaf\" Maps are possibly the very last remaining examples of these exceptionally rare and early Covert Maps of WW2. 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Since IMA acquired the last of all the known helmet stocks from the Finnish government we received a vast amount of the German WW2 marked helmets. This deal is a treasure trove of WWII era combat helmet history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Finnish army used these helmets until the 1960s when they were taken out of service and put into military storage. Forty years later, in the early 2000s, all of these genuine German WW2 helmets were purchased by a Finnish dealer who, in 2014, sold them all exclusively to IMA. Therefore, the provenance of these amazing nearly 75 year-old helmets cannot be disputed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery German M40 helmet will be 100% original and will have the following notable features-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Maker's code with size marking \"66\" stamped on the interior of the shell found over the wearer's left ear. Maker's codes vary (see chart below) all will be genuine WW2!\u003cbr\u003e● Batch code found in rear of skirt (over wearer's nape of neck).\u003cbr\u003e● Rolled rim edge.\u003cbr\u003e● Stamped ventilator holes.\u003cbr\u003e● Genuine Military issue paint (most likely Finnish), colors vary.\u003cbr\u003e● Finnish made leather liner with chinstrap, styles and colors vary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e●Helmet Shell Size 66 (liner size 59-60, US 7 3\/8 - US 7 1\/2)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat about original German decals?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Finnish government repainted all the helmets they imported from Germany. Have we found examples with original German decals under the paint? Yes, but the chance of you getting one is about 1\/1000. Do not purchase one of these helmets if you expect to find a decal under the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat about original German M31 liners and chinstraps?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Finns used their own liner systems, some helmets we have found do have an original German M31 liner, but those have been sorted out and will be offered at another time. Do not purchase one of these helmets if you expect to get an original German M31 liner and chinstrap. These will be able to be fitted with the correct size original or reproduction liners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the difference between an M35, M40 and M42 helmet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn M35 helmet has a rolled rim around the edge of it. The air-vents are actually pressed-in grommet inserts. The M40 helmet substituted stamped air-vents for the pressed grommet air-vents but retained the rolled rim. The M42 has an unrolled rim to further cut time and machinery needs in helmet production. The M35 was produced until mid-1940 when the helmet manufacturers switched their tooling to produce the M40 version. During 1942 the specifications for a rolled rim were eliminated and manufacturers began switching to the M42 version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of the German WW2 Helmet-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStahlhelm (plural Stahlhelme) is German for \"steel helmet\". The Imperial German Army began to replace the traditional boiled leather Pickelhaube (spiked combat helmet) with the Stahlhelm during World War I in 1916. The term Stahlhelm refers both to a generic steel helmet, and more specifically to the distinctive (and iconic) German design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stahlhelm, with its distinctive \"coal scuttle\" shape, was an instantly recognizable icon for military imagery and became a common element of military propaganda on both sides, just like the Pickelhaube before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWW2 Helmet Models-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eM1935\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1934 tests began on an improved Stahlhelm, whose design was a development of World War I models. The Eisenhüttenwerke company of Thale carried out prototype design and testing, with Dr. Friedrich Schwerd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new helmet was pressed from sheets of molybdenum steel in several stages. The size of the flared visor and skirt was reduced, and the large projecting lugs for the obsolete armor shield were eliminated. The ventilator holes were retained, but were set in smaller hollow rivets mounted to the helmet's shell. The edges of the shell were rolled over, creating a smooth edge along the helmet. Finally, a completely new leather suspension, or liner, was incorporated that greatly improved the helmet's safety, adjustability, and comfort for each wearer. These improvements made the new M1935 helmet lighter, more compact, and more comfortable to wear than the previous designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Army's Supreme Command officially accepted the new helmet on June 25, 1935 and it was intended to replace all other helmets in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 1 million M1935 helmets were manufactured in the first two years after its introduction, and millions more were produced until 1940 when the basic design and production methods were changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eM1940\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M1935 design was slightly modified in 1940 to simplify its construction; the manufacturing process now incorporating more automated stamping methods. The principal change was to stamp the ventilator hole mounts directly onto the shell, rather than utilizing separate fittings. In other respects, the M1940 helmet was identical to the M1935. The Germans still referred to the M1940 as the M1935, while the M1940 designation were given by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eM1942\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M1942 design was a result of wartime demands. The rolled edge on the shell was eliminated, creating an unfinished edge along the rim. This edge slightly flared out, along the base of the skirt. The elimination of the rolled edge expedited the manufacturing process and reduced the amount of metal used in each helmet. Shell paint colors towards the end of the war typically ran to matte gray-green, and the decals were gradually eliminated to speed up production and reduce the helmet's combat visibility. Greater manufacturing flaws were also observed in M42 helmets made late in the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWW2 German Helmet Manufactures Shell Markings-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn virtually all WWII German helmets you will also see the size stamp after the Manufacturing mark, such as Q66. In this case, you have a helmet manufactured by the Quist firm, size 66 cm. The sizes ran from very small of 60 cm, up to 70 cm. The majority of the WWII German helmets were manufactured in size 62, 64, and 66. Size 60 helmets as well as size 70 helmets are nearly impossible to find. Below is a list of the five manufactures of German WW2 Helmets with their respective markings and factory locations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarking, Manufacturing Firm, City\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(FS or EF), Emaillierwerke AG, Fulda, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(ET or ckl), Eisenhuttenwerke, Thale, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Q)- Quist, Esslingen, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(NS)- Vereinigte Deutsche Nikelwerke, Schwerte, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(SE or hkp)- Sachsische Emaillier u. Stanzwerke, Lauter, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Source: Baer, 1995)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 25 Million German combat helmets were manufactured during the Second World War. Five independently owned metal fabrication plants accomplished this massive effort with experience in steel production. The largest producer of steel helmets (Stahlhelme) was the firm of Eisenhüttenwerke located in the city of Thale. The Thale firm and its engineers played a major role in the initial design and prototyping of the M1935 steel combat helmet. Production records indicate that nearly 20 Million helmets were manufactured between early 1939 and May 1944. Beginning as early as 1935, manufacturers began marking their helmet shells with the initials of the factory or company names. Over the course of time, several of these changed making it initially appear as though there were more than five manufacturers. The change in the factory designated name and marking had to do with the fact that the company names changed. These factory names were stamped directly into the helmet shell using two or three letters. Next to the letters was stamped the metric shell size of the helmet. In addition to these markings, helmets also received a stamped number in the rear center of the helmet's flange or skirt. This second set of numbers indicated the production number of the entire lot to which the helmet could be attributed. In some cases, the Quist firm also produced helmets bearing a \"DN\" stamp in the same location. The \"DN\" referred to the patent identification associated with the helmet's model or type. It should be noted that on occasion a helmet might be found bearing no markings whatsoever. If the helmet is a wartime shell, the explanation generally falls into to possibilities. The first is that the markings are there but shallow or buried beneath a thick coat of paint. The second relates to the fact that some helmets do not appear to have been marked at all. This may be related to a factory error, or something done intentionally. No clear rational has been found to explain this uncommon occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWartime manufactured German combat helmets were stamped with an alpha-numeric code under the flared rim of the helmet (often referred to as the skirt). This was done in order to help identify the shell size and maker. These markings were always placed in one of two places; the center of the left underside rim or the center rear of the skirt. This alpha-numeric code contained both the maker's initials and the metric shell size of the helmet in a single line. These markings were placed on all helmets made during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numbers denoting the maker's mark and shell size were was placed on the left side of the helmet under the flared skirt. In cases where a given manufacturer chose to place their factory code markings on the rear skirt, the production code number always fell below the alpha-numeric factory code. The firm of Quist moved their maker's marks to the rear of the helmet sometime during 1942 or 1943. These marks remained in that location for the duration of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the factory maker code markings, a second set of stamps were placed into the shell to denote which production run (or lot number) the helmet had come from. Virtually all wartime manufactured helmets have the production run number stamped into the shell. Only a handful of helmets do not and the reason for this remains unknown. Combat helmets show the markings at the rear of the helmet as do civic model helmets used by non-combat related organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production run number generally took the form of three or four digits representing the production run that a given helmet came from. The production run number is sometimes referred to as a \"lot number\" or more specifically a \"serial number.\" Occasionally helmets were also stamped with a \"DN\" above the production code at the back of the skirt. The \"DN\" was a patent mark that indicated that the helmet was manufactured in Germany. German wartime era helmets did not receive any shell stamping marks other than those described here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory the German \u0026amp; Finnish Alliance-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1938 Finland became very concerned with Stalin's Soviet expansionism and turned to Great Britain and France for support. Both Countries were under supplied themselves so Finland, perhaps reluctantly turned to NSDAP Germany for aid. AH was swift to assist supplying great quantities of materiel including thousands of German Battle Helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Russians invaded Finland in 1939 driving deep into the country. The Finns resisted with amazing tenacity that has been the subject of legend and the wonderful WW2 Movie \"THE WINTER WAR\" (offered by IMA). The Russians paid a very heavy price and sued for peace in early 1940 keeping the invaded areas of Finland. Finland totally exhausted agreed with great regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1941 AH’s NSDAP War Machine invaded the Soviet Union driving everything before them. Finland whom had received so much help from Germany then rose up and drove the Soviet presence out of Finland. However Finland would not \"invade\" the Soviet Union, they declared themselves not to be aggressors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is true however that the Germans recruited great numbers of Finnish \"Volunteers\" for their \"SS UNITS\" that did invade Mother Russia but that was true of all the overrun European Countries and even some others, still independent including apparently England and the United States, although these number were said to be very low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the close of WW2 with Germany defeated Finland was highly penalized by the Soviet Union, again gave up the lost territory of 1939\/40 but did manage to retain it's independence unlike so much of Eastern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651856133,"sku":"GG4066","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651856325,"sku":"GG4066","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/gg4066__1.jpg?v=1628113566"},{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-98k-k98k-rifle-cleaning-kit-deluxe-marked-g-appel-dated-1938","title":"Original German WWII 98k K98k Rifle Cleaning Kit Deluxe- Marked G.Appel, Dated 1938","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Designated Reinigungsgerat 34. 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See \"The Devil's Paintbrush\" pages 178-180. A must for completing any Sled Mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Due to weight and size, these must ship UPS Ground, and are not available for export.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31495587889221,"sku":"GM1010","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/GM1010_2_4.jpg?v=1600740114"},{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-mauser-98k-rifle-1st-model-muzzle-cover-waffenamt-marked","title":"Original German WWII Mauser 98k Rifle 1st Model Muzzle Cover- Waffenamt Marked","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Genuine WW2 98K Muzzle\/Front sight Protectors; each blued and marked. Push on and turn to install and has flip-up front cap for bore inspection. 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The Karabiner 98k therefore continues to appear in conflicts across the world as they are taken out of storage during times of strife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651990341,"sku":"GM9839","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651990469,"sku":"GM9839","price":28.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/gp9839w__1.jpg?v=1628173170"},{"product_id":"original-british-wwii-dated-royal-air-force-holster-genuine-ww2-raf","title":"Original British WWII Dated Royal Air Force Holster - Genuine WWII RAF Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: These are absolutely original grey\/blue Web Holsters for the .38\/200 Enfield No. 2, Webley Mk IV, and Smith \u0026amp; Wesson revolvers with 5 inch barrels, as issued to air crews. May also be used with Browning High Power and Colt 1911 Pistols. Each holster has a flap top with brass snap and an internal cleaning rod compartment (location varies). The back of the holster has metal hook attachments for use with a P-37 web belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery holster will be WWII dated with makers markings, many marked \"A.M.\" (Air Ministry) and Royal Crown stamping. Dates Vary and markings may be faint. A truly great piece of \"Battle of Britain\" history!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652016709,"sku":"HB1941","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652016773,"sku":"HB1941","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/hb1941w__1.jpg?v=1628404769"},{"product_id":"british-oil-container-can-oil-small-arms-mk-iii-alternate-polymer","title":"British Oil Container: Can, Oil, Small Arms, Mk III (Alternate-Polymer)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: The following oil containers were issued for use with British machine guns during the first and second world wars.  All are original issue.  (See Dolf Goldsmith, The Grand Old Lady Of No Mans Land, page 506.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan, Oil, Small Arms, Mk III (Alternate-Polymer).  Much faster to manufacture than either of the metal Mk III oil cans, this version was issued extensively late in the war for use with all British machine guns.  This oiler is correct for the Bren spare barrel carrier and tool wallet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652084229,"sku":"MB4505","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652084421,"sku":"MB4505","price":5.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/MB4505.jpg?v=1600814352"},{"product_id":"u-s-wwii-navy-h-4-type-flight-helmet-french-403-m3-bone-dome","title":"U.S. WWII Navy H-4 type Flight Helmet French 403-M3 Bone Dome","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: These are not U.S. issue, however, they are nearly identical to late 1940 early 1950s production U.S. Navy \u0026amp; Marine H-4 flight helmets by Gentex. These helmets are 1950\/60s era French made Type 403M3 flight helmets also by Gentex their subsidiary; SOCAPEX. The 403-M3 was designed directly from the American H-4 flight helmet (shared technology agreement) and is often seen mounted with a boom microphone, which is missing from our helmets. The shell is made from hardened fiber. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach helmet comes with liner, overall condition good to very good, will show storage age, but minor use wear. 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It was introduced in 1903 and fired the 9×20mmSR Browning Long cartridge. It should not be confused with the US-made Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless (in .32 ACP), nor with the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer (in .38 ACP). The FN Model 1903 is based on the same mechanical design as the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless, which Browning sold to both companies (and others as well), but enlarged to handle the more powerful 9mm Browning Long cartridge. Due to its reliability, accuracy, light weight, and quick reloading, the M1903 was an issued sidearm for many police forces and militaries. The pistol was initially introduced by FN as the Browning Modèle de Guerre (Browning War Model) or Browning Grand Modèle (Browning Large Model).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652125509,"sku":"MF2102","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652125637,"sku":"MF2102","price":38.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/mf2102__01.jpg?v=1601971909"},{"product_id":"original-finnish-nedinsco-venlo-m55-optical-scope-with-case","title":"Original Finnish Nedinsco Venlo M55 Optical Scope with Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: These are original Finnish surplus scopes originally used by the Finnish Army, for the M1955 Sink 55mm recoilless rifle. 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They also manufactured \"high Pressure\" M1 Helmet liners during the WWII Period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earplugs are made of molded rubber, with a steel core that ends in a \"handle\" on the outside to help with removal. Each also has a size marking of \u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e(mall), \u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e(edium), or \u003cstrong\u003eL\u003c\/strong\u003e(arge)marked on the rubber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of the plugs is unissued, though they do have storage wear and some dirt on the cases. 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A hard to find genuine military accessory often overlooked in Korean war or Vietnam collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652391685,"sku":"MU1954","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652392005,"sku":"MU1954","price":16.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/mu1954w__1.jpg?v=1601339835"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-style-m1956-individual-equipment-pistol-belt","title":"Original U.S. Style M1956 Individual Equipment Pistol Belt","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal Item: Adjustable up to 42\" in length, these are genuine USA made vintage pistols belts manufactured the 1950s and early 1960s that were supplied to Greece before the Vietnam War. 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