Friday, September 16, 2016
I have been a Boy Scout for a long time but don't have a clue how to navigate using a sextant. There is an estate sale find pictured below. The bomber jacket pictured below is from Air Transport Command. Don't forget the links on the side of this block as they are also USA picks.
If you like interesting daggers then this block is going to put a smile on your face. Two of the ones I have linked in below are doing well with one over $400 and the other tipping the scales at $700+ with days left to go.
Today this block has a heavy does of Japanese items including some nice swords and an officers hat. If you are from Canada you might appreciate the shiny hat badge pictured below.
Found a number of nice German items in the World War I category today looking for a new home. If you prefer helmets then this block will not disappoint either.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
I include helmets all the time in the Hot Finds but not many do as well as the 82nd Airborne 504th PIR pictured below. The nice bullion to the left is a good example from the All American Division as well.
While looking for helmets I spotted several German examples that are getting lots of attention on eBay. Click to see the example below complete with the liner.
Every issue in this block you can usually find a Japanese sword or two. Sadly they don't really photograph as well for that one thumbnail picture that you get from eBay. They all look the same at first glance until you take time to dive in and see what the other 11 pictures reveal along with the description.
For my pick in this block you can't loose with the USMC hat badge. This one is over $200 in bidding and is a good looking example of a classic issue.
Friday, September 9, 2016
I clicked on the Tank Destroyer lot below and found a really cool looking unit jacket that was made in the modern era. Those classic insignia designs can make beautiful embroidered jackets as this lot proves. There are also many other great United States listings in this lead off block.
A very cool listing in this German block is the field tool kit pictured below. You can also find a pair of binoculars from the German Navy along with much more. This is the second largest military category in WWII and always is stocked full.
Always interesting to look at items from multiple countries that are on eBay. I take all the listings in these smaller categories and pick the best of them to feature in this block.
You can get a peak into the technology of the times by clicking on the WWI era gas mask and canister below. The pins and medals of this era are very beautiful but understandably some of the equipment looks the part of a 100 year old conflict.