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Hello all! This is my first post on the MCN, so I thought I would post a little something about the area of collecting I am interested in. I collect medium to large caliber inert ordnance, so .50 to really anything bigger if I can get my hands on it! Specifically in that area I love APFSDS-T and APDS ammunition, and 25x137mm rounds. Anyways, lets get on with some big stuff! I mainly get my inert stuff from the US and UK as there isnt much around in Canada but I have managed to find all my large caliber stuff right here in Canada. All of these are Canadian marked and used. Of course, all inert and safe! From left to right: WW2 17pdr (77mm) APDS projectile (looking for a case if anyone has some tips...) 1950's 3" .50cal casing 1960's 20pdr (84mm) casing (needs a primer and some markings put back on) 1950's 105mm M14 artillery casing 105mm Leopard 1 TK casing And last, and most interesting, a 4" blank, made of plastic, and made by Samsonite! Hope you all enjoy, I am sure I will be back with some more ordnance and maybe some of the few Canadian militaria items I have! Rhys

Well, part of it. All gone a few years back, find it hard to look at these pics as I'd never get a lot of these back...

Hey gang! First post back on the MCN! Thought I would share my DAK examples. One does not have the web tab but it is field painted in tan. Love these bad boys. They fit nicely in the collection. Cheers! Rob

The MCN forum is now LIVE, up and running...

Will there be a profile badge for armed forces veterans in the future? Some forums have this option. This being a militaria forum, it might be nice. thanks!

I used to collect German helmets, but stopped about 10 years ago. Here's a pic of my favourite helmet ever. I cried when I let this one go. M35 Normandy cammo, chicken wire, straight from veteran. One of very few chicken wires that are one lookers...

I acquired this from my friend over in Montana, USA who was having a bit of a clear out before moving. He knew I liked this stuff so sent it to me for free.

This is getting sent out tomorrow as a part of a trade. I've had a bit of it translated and it's pretty interesting far!

Anyone have any plans on what they are hoping to get this year or so on? I am personally looking for a set of World War I Coldstream guards medals myself.

Late possibly CZECH gladiator style.

Medals belonging to my Great uncle James A. Easton who served in the 2nd Dragoon guards from Feb 1914 until late 1918 when the army was demobbed.

Hey gang! Quick question....I have a jungle carbine like the one pictured below. It is dated June 1944 and I have the bayonet and scabbard for it. I know the bayonet and scabbard are not easy to find and I acquired it separately - paying about $200 I think for it. (I could be wrong, it was a few years ago). Anyways - I have a friend who is interested in purchasing it from me. Just wondering what a fair price would be. I have heard that WW2 dated examples command a bit more money than the 46-47 made rifles. Any info would be greatly appreciated. It has the sling for it as well and has no issues (no rust, pitting, broken wood,....)

Hi All, Here are some photos of one of my Heer tropical field blouses, it is 1940 dated and it has the original factory applied tropical eagle and litzen tabs. This is not a mint un-issued piece, but it has not been worn very much.

The war medal, didn't know it was common to wear it flipped?

I'd be greeting if I had to let that go too...

You had a top shelf collection regards Dave

They are great tropical buckles and it's nice to see the LW ones with the tropical tabs.

hello everyone. Great to be here. I love forums such as this so it's great to see MCN back in business. I specialize in belt buckles but I also have a large collection of armbands and helmets. I also have some other items that were acquired over the years but those three areas are my main focus. Belt buckles are my specialty: there are SO many out there and they all look so cool. I fell in love with buckles when I was 12 and saw one at the local military surplus (pre-'40 pebbled Heer buckle and belt). I wanted to buy it and look bad ass (because of the swastika) but the belt was too big and didn't fit my belt loops on my jeans - he wanted $50 for the belt and the buckle. Ahhhhh, the good old days. I remember he had German helmets on sale (ND M42's) for $50-$100. I asked my dad if I could have one and he said no: too expensive. LOL! If only we could have known. So I have always enjoyed the look of German helmets. To me, the epitomize the look of the classic German soldat! Armbands I got in to later. There are a huge assortment of armbands out there too to be collected. I try with belt buckles and armbands to collect using the "one of each" principle. Once I have a certain type, I move on. Anyways....great to be here. I look forward to getting to know more about you guys and participating in this wonderful forum. Cheers everyone! Rob

Thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Eric, and I'm an addict.... In all seriousness, I've been collecting for going on 7 years now. My main focus is US items, more specifically named groupings, medals, insignia and headgear. I very rarely purchase items online (eBay, dealer sites). Most of my acquisitions come from antique shops, flea markets or an ad I have running on cragslist. Have been very lucky, however it helps that the area I live in (Pennsylvania) is rich in militaria. Thanks for having me, and I look forward to contributing!

I was at Waffy House a while ago.. Waff asked,, "Jeensy can you put the Kettle on mate,, fancy a brew " ? so I put the kettle on, got cups ready n made the tea. Waff came down grabbed his tea, and I asked " Hey Waff,, ,why you got an empty milk bottle in the fridge mate? " Waffy Replied " Jeeensy you fecking idiot,, that's for people who want black coffee " I rest my case m'Lord

Great collection!

Was a good craic. Was the first one i joined if memory serves me well?

Is Jeeensy in! Lord help us

Great display! Well put together and all around kick ass!

Got this in a trade about two weeks ago. The leather is still good and it's in pretty good condition with well over 90% of the paint still being on the steel.

Guy named Marco and the guy that traded with me (who is German) gave me a hand as well. The soldier in question served in the infantry before starting his study in medicine late war. He achieved the rank of a doctors assistant.

Well my interest in militaria began years ago when i first heard the stories my grandfather told me. I started out with stuff that he gave me; cap badges, old paper work, signed book by Churchill which he nicked from a library in Germany... It then expanded into random, uncoordinated buying where I amased a huge amount it tat but at the time it was great for me. Around this time last year I really started getting into proper collecting and began focusing on specific items rather than ammo tins and casings. At the moment I'm collecting WW1/2 German and British.

It will be Ernst Schneider as i remembr @BryanDavidson showing it on FB, was marked on tab.

Nice looking rig. Any pics of the back of the buckle? That always helps. The maker mark could be ESL (Ernst Schneider)? Does that sound right?

They probably fit in the documents and paperwork section.

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Amazing TV series... must watch it again.

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I remember all these lovely helmets Lenny, you even offered some to me, just a pity I was skint at the time!

Before the Berlin Airlift medal appeareda little airplane device was available for the Occupation Medal and ribbon to show participation in the Berlin Airlift.

Here is the airlift medal.

Beauty!!!

Possibly the sleep deprivation but lost my jobby when I saw it.

Who's the froggy...

Bloody hell that's a nice one... Something like that would go for a mint now!

Indeed @Beau, onwards and upwards.

Yep. I do remember it.

incredible to have a lot so complete. Great stuff!

I'm nicking the Kermit one...

Shows up in notifications! That's great, what a wonderful feature that will separate this forum from the many others. Once again a job well done @Lenny, and its just the beginning!

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It's a return to the good old days!!!

You see, I'm soooo busy making this the best place for Militaria collectors, I have to have a King Rib supper delivered to my desk...

The MCN in no way condones, supports or will tolerate the digging on or removal of articles, military or otherwise, from sites which are in contravention of the military or civil laws of any given country. We will not allow any items that appear to have been dug illegally to be shown in this forum. Before posting here, be aware that ALL posts will be reviewed to ensure that the recovery work shown has been done legally. Any posts in this forum that the staff suspect is showing illegal activity will be closed until the poster can provide evidence that the work is being done legally.

Thanks Lenny Looking forward to helping make this better than any other WW2 forum out there......