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WW2 or WW1 Shell Casing
rankfilm replied to rankfilm's topic in De-activated and Antique Guns, Munitions and Fuzes
Hi Kenny, I think I'll bide my time as there's plenty about and I want to be sure to pick up a ww2 one for the project I've got in mind. Thanks, much appreciated as always. -
Hello all I am wanting to get a hold of a ww2 shell as I want to use the bottom for an upcycling project I have in mind. I've found this for sale online which is described as a ww2 case but I'm unsure as I can't make out a date and neither can the seller. My question is this, is there any other way to determine if it's ww2 (as I don't want to use a WW1 case). Thanks in advance.
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Cheers Kenny - I forgot about the yellow on the RAF
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Hello guys Building on a previous question about Adrian helmet symbols (in which I discovered that a green triangle may indicate resistance). I was wondering if anyone knew this insignia. It reminds me of the RAF - is it French Airforce? Thanks in advance.
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Thanks Fritz, thought it seemed a bit souvenir'ish
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There was a knife/dagger in with the tins I upcycled. It seems poorly made (guard moves about) and there's no marks/stamps on it. Anybody have any idea what it is? Thanks
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Thanks Fritz, still a nice looking helmet. Might see if the parts are kicking about online.
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Cool thanks again Kenny
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That would be cool! Funny you should say that as I was thinking about taking a punt on this pickelhaube shell if i could get it for around £50. I'm toying with the idea of restoring with repro parts as the original helmets are out of my price range. Any idea if the shell is legit and if it's worth £50? Should I be looking for makers marks like ww2 helmets?
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YMuch appreciated, I like the idea of aging the hands thanks for the idea Kenny. Here's the lamp I mentioned as well (the ammo box was rusted through underneath as it had been sitting in water)
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Hello all I've recently been given a couple of historical items (an ammo box and first aid tin) that have seen better days. As a result, I decided to upcycle them turning them into a clock and lamp. I thought I'd share them as I was interested in gauging opinion on upcycling - sacrilege or saving?
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Great info as usual guys. Much appreciated.
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Hi everyone, Following my previous queries and a recent visit to the Hotel National des Invalide in Paris (much to the disgruntlement of my wife) had got me looking at Victorian Kepi's/hats in general. I've found this example during googling - I'm assuming it's British from the style of the crown. Can anyone tell me if British troops wore the Kepi or if they used a Shako at this point? Is this a legit piece of uniform or an inaccurate reproduction? Thanks
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Thanks Fritz, it looks like it's the later examples I've been coming across in my research Any ideas why some have insignia and some don't?
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I also keep finding a mix of Kepi's with the insignia stitched on and those without the badge on the front. Does anyone know if they would have been plain or have a stitched badge? Thanks again