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Hi Eddie, sorry I missed this post, yes unfortunately there was no "BM" RZM prefix, they are only found on fakes.

Soak for a few hours in a bath of lemon juice (citric acid) and water or a solution of oxalic acid. Remove and rinse thoroughly when sufficiently clean, dry thoroughly. Rub with a suitable oil to preserve

phantom: Hello. Thank you very much for the compliment. It is a pleasure to share my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques with the Forum. Kindest regards, John R.

Thanks John, much appreciated

Just got around to watching Greyhound, it was pretty good depiction of the Atlantic Ocean Battle. Although I understand that most U-boat Commanders were aggressive, in the movie it seemed to me they were very aggressive, to the point of recklessness. Just my opinion, but still an entertaining movie.

All: I just finished reading all the posts, what a great exchange between everyone. A big 'THANK YOU' to to Kenny Andrew, Fritz, Gildwiller1918, Eddieq, Urkund1939, Ycvu, and Phantom for sharing their knowledge with others. The ones asking the questions and the ones providing the answers make the Forum great. Best regards, John R.

Update Alexander Married Elizabeth Campbell Baird born 1885 in Govan Glasgow, they were married on the 26 April 1912 and lived at 16 Cogan Street Pollockshaws. They had 4 children Mary Campbell Beveridge born 9th April 1912. George Beveridge born 4th April 1913. Alexander Beveridge born 11th April 1914. John Beveridge born 29th July 1917. This is how they are listed on his Pension Records. Alexander is remembered on The IWM .ORG.UK Lifestory by 2 people. Also on the Hollybrook Memorial Southampton. I also found him on the Roll of Honour of the Citizens of Glasgow, were he is listed twice, first at his Parents address of 24 Bengal Street Pollockshaws were he lived before he got married. and at 16 Cogan Street Pollockshaws were he lived after he got married giving the appearance that they are two different people when in fact they are the same person.

they are pretty rusty.

XCVU, as Fritz said you might have to fiddle with the repro strap fittings to get them to work. Are the lugs clean and free of rust or corrosion?

Thanks! I'll try.

You'll have to file the inside of the strap fitting a bit

Any tips on how to mount a chinstrap on a m16?Got one and it's pretty hard to get the repro strap on it.

Hello everyone, I found this helmet but i have not any ideo for this. The store I bought it from has some with the Turkish flag on it. Turkey was one of the support units in the Korean wars and America and England provided military equipment support (available in M1 helmets). Could this be from the British or Americans at that time? I want to find the estimated year and country of production of the helmet. Please help me more id?

Welcome Thoran98, Looks like a British MKII shell the liner is not British, there seems to be a stamp mark on the chinstrap lugs but I can't make it out. The Belgians used surplus British shells post war until they started to make their own helmets. Hope this helps.

Another good copy on the Market: RAD Weibliche Jugend, Brosche, somewhat heavier than the original, which were usually aluminium, the pin is the first giveaway, much too small and wrong style of pin. It was not expressively declared as a copy, but the price of 19 euro is just too little. Normal price is 70 euro