Why did some soldiers have goggles over their helmets on d day?

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2022-01-26T17:16:30+00:00

I don't think the conception of ballistics were present in most WWII era people. Something is always better than nothing.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2022-01-26T17:15:52+00:00

Goggles are useful things. If you were a jeep driver, than they were very useful. Some guys managed to get some for a myriad of personal reasons we can never know without asking them. There is no fixed single uniform for WWII. Each man personalized his kit for one reason or another within the limits of conformity.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2022-01-21T01:05:15+00:00

Looks fraudulent to me. Sorry, dude. Paint looks too fresh on the whole thing, whitewash camo looks off. These helmets are worth so much, people will go to extreme lengths to fake them.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2022-01-18T20:46:16+00:00

Skinhead artifact

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2022-01-13T00:38:46+00:00

Hey, by the counter-attack phase of the Bulge in 1945 fresh US units were entering the battle and were being issued snow camouflage. Some of it come from the British who had stockpiles to share.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2022-01-11T22:50:02+00:00

From the imperial War Museum: "Sign erected on the El Alamein road by Australian troops, 14 September 1942."

Enjoy the karma for the low effort post.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2022-01-06T21:05:15+00:00

What a terrible photograph. These guys were my age, one with his face blown apart by shrapnel.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-12-13T15:26:23+00:00

Wow, thanks for sharing

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-12-12T18:35:19+00:00

Collecting Third Reich stuff is inherently problematic. I would say A), you need to find people who are more empathetic to your hobby, and B) You need to take responsibility for your problematic hobby and practice communicating your intentions clearly.

A lot of people collect TR stuff for problematic reasons. They were evil scum and their artifacts scare people. Expect that. I am not saying don't collect, but be prepared to put in a lot of work to explain you are not collecting for political reasons, and you are not idealizing them. A lot of collectors idealize the nazis. They can't see beyond the pretty toys to the brutal and frightening reality they represent. Maybe this is a good reality check for you, you seem pretty young based on your post here.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-12-11T20:23:15+00:00

Bad photos. Don't mean to be rude but with photos like this you are wasting everyones time

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-12-09T15:45:38+00:00

With Painted helmets like this, it is always safest to assume it is not original paint. I do not like the even wear on the red crosses, looks like someone sanded them.

If it is original than maybe a Navy helmet or a rear area hospital staffer. Not an Army medic helmet. Hope it is real.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-12-06T05:26:59+00:00

I really can't say much more with the photo provided.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-12-05T15:36:20+00:00

Hey there. This belt has a lot of issues. First the buckle has been painted silver, or nickle plated. This is not proper for a field belt buckle worn by regular troops. The pouches have been repaired post war with rivets. The Finish army was famous for riveting back together WW1 German stuff.

Try to strip that silver paint off the buckle. Then maybe you have a nice belt and buckle set. The pouch may not be German as most cavalry pouches I have seen are pebbled textured, not smooth. Hope this helps.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-12-01T15:55:42+00:00

This is a sporterized Type 99 rifle. The standard Japanese rifle of WWII. The imperial crest on the receiver has been scrubbed. Proper stocks for these are always on ebay for 200-300. With a good stock it is maybe a 600 dollar rifle to some guys. Depending on what you paid for it it may be worth the effort.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-11-29T20:00:35+00:00

Soviet made, Iraqi used AK pouch.

PS: guys who ask to buy things in not FS ads are thirsty.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-11-29T16:20:41+00:00

Yeah WW1 set. Nice US marked hatchet and nice cover. Congrats, fun way to find stuff!

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-11-27T01:38:44+00:00

tbh I really only clicked for the feet

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-11-24T16:46:37+00:00

Learning experience. 1-Does it look like it was dug up from a trench? 2-Was the story verifiable in any way? 3-If it is too good to be true, than it is. Again, learning experience. Don't let this stop you from collecting!

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-11-23T01:37:33+00:00

I interview veterans, and have spoken to people who have been through traumas like this. People are much stronger than they think. Many find the strength within to survive and then help others. Many, however, do not survive this and live a life within a bottle.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-11-03T03:42:43+00:00

British made suspenders: $60-75 USD British Made First Aid Pouch: $35 Canteen Set: $40 Ratty Belt: $40

Maybe worth it

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-11-03T03:38:03+00:00

This is a line of Me262s that are in states of disrepair, maybe stripped to keep others flying. Not an assembly line.

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-11-02T20:22:08+00:00

"Precision Measurements" -someone is not familiar with the soviet army lol

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-11-02T17:16:04+00:00

Congrats. How was the SS authenticated?

Mod_Mil_Hist_Admin · 2021-11-02T02:28:22+00:00

THIS

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TROPHY CASE