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NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS If you've just signed up as a member, feel free to stop in here and post an introduction about yourself, your collection, or any other information you wish to share with this community.	56	326	Today, 07:00 PM In: Greetings to all here ... By: ClaptonIsGod
ADMIN ALERTS & ANNOUCEMENTS This section is for ADMIN alerts and annoucements regarding certain users who have violated USMF rules and have been banned.	22	17	Nov 4 2009, 05:34 PM In: USER SUSPENSION: bay.223 By: ADMIN
DISPLAYS Want to post your collection so that others can see? Have a great display or a great idea for one? Feel free to post those things here! Moderators: 37thguy, Peace	927	17,502	Today, 07:14 PM In: Faciat Georgius By: grimnar
PRESERVATION Have a great preservation / conservation idea or need advice on preservation / conservation? If so, then this is the place. So, go ahead and step inside! Moderators: Peace, 37thguy	161	1,419	Today, 12:51 PM In: How Do You Get That Nasty Ciga... By: man860
REENACTORS Are you a reenactor and want to connect with other reenactors or just share pictures and information about your reenacting group? Stop by here! Moderators: 2ad82recon	390	5,619	Today, 07:28 AM In: Vendor links needed, please By: D.A.T.
MODELING Like military models and modeling? Then this is the place for you! Share your creations, learn techniques, and just have fun! Moderators: Mark M	163	1,473	Today, 07:31 AM In: 1/6th scale me! By: Terry K.
BOOK REPORTS Got a fiction or non-fiction book you wish to tell others about? Be it a good or bad report, we'd love for you to post your thoughts here. Moderators: camopara, Kurt Barickman, River Patrol	236	1,593	Today, 06:13 AM In: "River Patrol Insignia" By: River Patrol
MOVIE & TV REVIEWS Got a movie or television show, series or documentary that you wish to tell others about? Be it a good or bad report, we'd love for you to post your thoughts here. Also, please feel free to post foreign movies that involve the US military and/or US servicemen. Moderators: ClaptonIsGod	22	157	Today, 07:25 PM In: BlackHawk Down By: ww2vault
EVENTS CALENDAR Know of a militaria show, veterans reunion, or other interesting event? Feel free to post it here.	20	234	Yesterday, 08:25 PM In: K.C. Military Show By: doyler
DEALERS Want to notify USMF community members about dealer websites where members can purchase US militaria? Feel free to post that here! Moderators: 37thguy	289	1,830	Yesterday, 08:11 AM In: General Robin Olds, USAF Estat... By: andrewt

US MILITARIA DISCUSSIONS

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LATEST FINDS AND ACQUISITIONS! Feel free to post your latest finds for all to see, including flea market finds and dumpster digging. Moderators: Schottzie	1,593	14,935	Today, 06:41 PM In: Midwest Militare Show haul By: Smokeshow
FAKE ALERTS & REPRODUCTIONS See something suspecious? Find a fake item on an auction and want to warn everyone? Or want to post information on the latest reproductions being made? Post that here! Moderators: Dave, 37thguy, gwb123	599	6,779	Today, 07:28 PM In: WW1 Observers Collar Insignia ... By: hawk3370
GROUPINGS Having a hard time deciding where to post your latest grouping, which includes items of all types? Why not post your groupings here! Moderators: Mark M	888	12,796	Today, 04:23 PM In: 1942 KIA Naval Aviator By: usmcski
UNIFORMS This section contains all types of dress and combat uniforms AND items associated with a uniform to include head gear, foot gear, under clothing and all other clothing accessories. Subforums: UNIFORMS REFERENCE, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REFERENCE Moderators: APO472, 37thguy, Gil Sanow, gwb123	4,505	44,422	Today, 06:40 PM In: What's your favorite camo? By: vintageproductions
HELMETS & PROTECTIVE GEAR Post any type of steel helmet or other protective gear. Subforums: HELMETS & ACCESSORIES REFERENCE, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REFERENCE Moderators: Adam Townsend, ccmax, Bugme, M-1Helmet.com	2,501	24,245	Today, 07:37 PM In: 3rd Infantry Division Helmet q... By: Blake_E
WING BADGES This section is for the display and discussion of U.S. military related wing badges. So, if you are a wing collector, then step inside! Moderators: John Cooper, cwnorma	917	8,534	Today, 07:42 PM In: WWII Army Flight Nurse Wings By: Mr.Jerry
QUAL BADGES, DUIs, & AWARDS If you like qualification badges, distinctive unit insignias, or collar brass, then step inside! It is all right in one place! Subforums: MARINE CORPS EGA DISCUSSION Moderators: Brig, APO472, Jeremiah, teufelhunde.ret	1,439	10,028	Today, 12:10 PM In: OSS 505th Detachment CBI DI ??... By: flyingfortress
SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA & PATCHES Love shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) and patches? Then this is the stop for you! Subforums: SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA REFERENCE Moderators: vintageproductions, Jim Baker, gwb123	3,940	29,511	Today, 07:39 PM In: Unknown USAF patch By: Teamski
RANKS AND RATES Post any rank, rate, speciality, or related insignia in this section. Moderators: cwnorma, Salvage Sailor	426	4,266	Today, 06:56 PM In: WWII US Navy Enlisted Insignia By: john@rpv
MEDALS & DECORATIONS Post any pictures, documents, ribbon bars, or other items pertaining to U.S. medals and decorations. Subforums: MEDALS & DECORATIONS REFERENCE Moderators: KASTAUFFER, Tom Lane	605	5,964	Today, 06:07 PM In: ACk. Christ Norman Hennum USMC... By: scottplen
FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR Post any type of equipment or field gear, including packs, pistol belts, holsters, etc. and any type of personal gear, like lighters, soap, shaving cream, etc. Subforums: FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR REFERENCE Moderators: artu44, Johan Willaert	2,714	20,000	Today, 06:54 PM In: WW II Haversack? By: 11b inf
FIREARMS & ACCESSORIES Post all types of firearms and firearm accessories, such as ammo, magazines and clips, gun parts, slings, etc . Moderators: Charlie Flick	1,146	10,059	Today, 06:26 PM In: Thompson buttstock cleaning ki... By: 101CH47
EDGED WEAPONS Post any type of knives, bayonets, swords, or other edged weapons. Subforums: EDGED WEAPONS REFERENCE Moderators: Greg Robinson, bayonetman	1,092	7,583	Today, 04:43 PM In: 1918 Commando fighting knuckle... By: tolly
EPHEMERA & PHOTOGRAPHS Post any paper documents, newspapers, illustrations, and photographs. Moderators: Dirk, Mr-X	1,899	14,593	Today, 06:22 PM In: WWI YMCA published religious b... By: kyhistorian01
WOMEN'S SERVICES This section is a section for items related to the female/women's services, including WAACs, WACs, WAVES, SPARs, USMC Women's Reserve, American Red Cross, and USO. Moderators: Sofie	204	1,709	Today, 07:02 PM In: USO items from WW2 Hawaii By: Wailuna
HOMEFRONT & THE WAR EFFORT Feel free to post any items from the war effort and the homefront struggle to support to the troops abroad. Subforums: WALT DISNEY GOES TO WAR Moderators: Adam Townsend, siege1863	485	4,238	Nov 15 2009, 09:41 AM In: US Anti-Japanese Propaganda Po... By: HerbG
VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS Post any type and any period of veterans' organization items here. Moderators: Kevin Beyer, SARGE	158	1,124	Nov 17 2009, 09:31 PM In: Military Order of the Devil Do... By: Stinger Gunner USMC
MILITARY AIRCRAFT & AVIATION This section is for posting items, information, pictures, etc. on U.S. military aircraft or military aviation.	471	3,516	Yesterday, 07:44 PM In: Bell Model 47 Helicopter By: Varangian
MILITARY SHIPS AND VESSELS This section is primarily for posting information on U.S. military ships and vessels. Subforums: SHIP REFERENCE Moderators: Salvage Sailor	152	1,023	Today, 10:41 AM In: USS Arizona Auction Pulled By: Terry K.
MILITARY VEHICLES Post all vehicle information, manuals, pictures, etc. Moderators: 2ad82recon, Johan Willaert	340	2,948	Today, 09:43 AM In: Help Us Stop Ban Of HMVs In Wi... By: ROCKET
RESEARCH SOURCES Found a great reference/research source for U.S. military or militaria information? Feel free to share that information here. Subforums: PROJECT ASSISTANCE Moderators: Jeremiah, Dirk	1,105	3,813	Today, 07:45 PM In: Requesting Your Assistance By: US82Bravo
MISC / UNKNOWN If you have a US military item that does not fit any of the above categories, then feel free to post it in this section. Moderators: 37thguy, Schottzie	1,012	8,905	Today, 07:24 PM In: Louisville Show Question!!!!!!... By: FightenIrish35

HISTORICAL DISCUSSION

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MILITARY HISTORY DISCUSSIONS Want to discuss U.S. military history, such as historical personalities or battles? Step inside here and post away.	190	1,342	Yesterday, 11:23 PM In: Info on WW2 USMC Gen. By: EGA-GOD
VETERAN RECOLLECTIONS Have interviews, letters, or other direct-from-the-veteran information that you wish to share with the community? Feel free to post it here!	134	539	Nov 18 2009, 11:51 AM In: Sidney R. Bolick - Taps By: Mk1rceme

MISC

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MILITARIA BOOKSTORE U.S. Militaria Forum's own bookstore.	--	--	Redirected Hits: 5932
PHOTOS & IMAGING Need to post an image? Image too big to post? Don't worry. This section will provide help with posting photos and images properly. If you don't find an answer in an existing thread, just post one and we'd be glad to help.	20	145	Nov 12 2009, 06:09 PM In: VIETNAM NAVY PATCHES By: william
HELP Having trouble with a portion of the board? Go ahead and post it here so we can help.	54	294	Oct 25 2009, 08:58 AM In: Protected Forum By: pathfinder505
SUGGESTIONS & COMMENTS Have a suggestion or comment about the website? Feel free to post it here.	87	776	Sep 22 2009, 03:42 PM In: Protected Forum By: Garth Thompson
TAPS A section for members to post memorials and in memoriam posts.	155	785	Yesterday, 04:50 PM In: COL Lewis Millett, MoH By: USMCRECON
MISC Anything that doesn't fit the above categories, feel free to post here - and that even includes movie reviews, social chat, etc. Just make sure you keep it clean though! Moderators: Holloman	1,123	10,958	Today, 07:46 PM In: Another Bogus "Hero"! By: Blake_E

FOR SALE, WANTED, & TRADE

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FOR SALE List the items you wish to sell to other members. Subforums: Groupings, Uniforms & Headgear, Field Gear & Equipment, Books, Photos, Ephemera, & Research Material, Medals, Decorations, Ribbons, & Accessories, Cloth & Metal Insignia, Edged and Other Weapons & Accessories, Miscellaneous Moderators: Schottzie, Dave	610	2,207	Today, 07:38 PM In: FS- WWII Dress Belts By: turmanator
TRADE Post a list of items you wish to trade and a list of items you wish to trade for. Moderators: Schottzie	41	72	Today, 11:23 AM In: Looking for 1st Marine Uniform... By: Dagger addict
WANTED Looking for certain items? Post a list so that others can see and contact you when they have those items. Moderators: Schottzie	137	188	Today, 04:46 PM In: USMC 44 Pattern HBT trousers By: vintageproductions
SOLD ITEMS & FEEDBACK Check the SOLD ITEMS section here to find past items sold on USMF and then check the TRANSACTION FEEDBACK section for member comments about the buyer/seller/trader in a transaction. Subforums: TRANSACTION FEEDBACK, SOLD ITEMS	2,484	11,821	Today, 05:18 PM In: Protected Forum By: DaveP

REFERENCE

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EGA REFERENCE - GARY MOHRLANG MEMORIAL SECTION [REF] The following is the reference section for US Marine Corps EGA / EG&A / Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblems from all periods. This section is named for one of its founders, the late Gary L. Mohrlang, who passed away on February 17, 2008. Subforums: OFFICER EMBLEMS [REF], ENLISTED EMBLEMS [REF] Moderators: teufelhunde.ret, Brig, Jeremiah, bobgee	306	2,422	Today, 11:26 AM In: USMC Shako Plate - Vintage? By: teufelhunde.ret
SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA [REF] This section includes photographic illustrations and / or information regarding the patches worn by various divisions, units, and other military organizations. Subforums: ARMY, MARINE CORPS, NAVY, AIR FORCE	380	1,025	Oct 18 2009, 08:37 PM In: 1st Marine Division By: vostoktrading
FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR [REF] The following is the reference section for US military field gear from all periods. Subforums: AIRBORNE SPECIFIC ITEMS [REF], AMMUNITION POUCHES & CARRIERS [REF], ANIMAL GEAR [REF], ARMOR SPECIFIC ITEMS [REF], BELTS [REF], CAN YOU IDENTIFY? [REF], CAVALRY SPECIFIC ITEMS [REF], COMMUNICATION DEVICES [REF], COMPASSES [REF], DEMOLITION KITS [REF], EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS [REF], MAP CASES & CARRIERS [REF], MEDICAL GEAR [REF], MILITARY POLICE / INTELLIGENCE, MISCELLANEOUS GEAR [REF], MOUNTAIN / SKI TROOP SPECIFIC ITEMS [REF], NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, & CHEMICAL (NBC) GEAR [REF], OPTICAL DEVICES [REF], PACKS [REF], PERSONAL ITEMS [REF], RUBBER ASSAULT BAGS [REF], SHELTER / SLEEP GEAR [REF], STABO / SPIE / JOES RIGS [REF], SUBSISTENCE ITEMS [REF], SURVIVAL GEAR [REF], SUSPENDERS [REF], TACTICAL LOAD BEARING VESTS [REF], TOOLS [REF], *HOLDING / SORTING AREA*	316	3,349	Yesterday, 06:31 PM In: USMC Officer's Field Pack ... By: 'Flage Guy
UNIFORMS [REF] The following is the reference section for US military uniforms from all periods. Subforums: COMBAT/WORKWEAR [REF], DRESS UNIFORMS [REF], *HOLDING / SORTING AREA*	541	6,014	Nov 14 2009, 04:53 PM In: post WWII, 50's & 60... By: Wailuna
MEDALS & DECORATIONS [REF] The following is the reference section for US military medals and decorations from all periods. Subforums: SINGLE MEDALS & CITATIONS [REF], GROUPINGS [REF], RIBBON BARS [REF], *HOLDING / SORTING AREA*	1,765	6,322	Sep 5 2009, 03:37 PM In: Who in here is a fan of the SA... By: Mark M
HALLMARKS [REF] This section includes photographic illustrations and / or information regarding the manufacturer codes and hallmarks seen on various types of U.S. military insignia.	19	173	Aug 31 2009, 10:01 AM In: Vanguard Industries Insignia H... By: Cobrahistorian
HELMETS & ACCESSORIES [REF] The following is the reference section for US military helmets and helmet accessories from all periods. Subforums: ACCESSORIES FOR HELMETS [REF], EXPERIMENTAL HELMETS [REF], FOREIGN MANUFACTURED WORLD WAR I HELMETS [REF], M1917 HELMETS [REF], M1917A1 HELMETS [REF], M1 HELMET, LINERS, & ACCESSORIES [REF], FLAK HELMETS [REF], TALKER'S HELMETS [REF], KEVLAR HELMETS & ACCESSORIES [REF], ARMORED HELMETS [REF], FAKES, REPRODUCTIONS, FORGERIES, & FOREIGN COPIES [REF], DISPLAY & PRESERVATION OF HELMETS [REF], *HOLDING / SORTING AREA*	56	1,507	Nov 8 2009, 06:03 AM In: Hybrid "K-Pot" and covers By: Sabrejet
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING [REF] The following is the reference section for US military protective clothing, including ballistic protection clothing, from all periods. Subforums: VESTS [REF], SHORTS / DIAPERS [REF], *HOLDING / SORTING AREA*	3	62	May 16 2009, 12:49 AM In: Weird M1952-2 flak jacket By: Mr-X
MARKSMAN, QUALIFICATION & DUTY BADGES [REF] The following is the reference section for US military marksman, qualification, and duty badges from all periods. Subforums: AIR FORCE [REF], ARMY [REF], COAST GUARD [REF], MARINE CORPS [REF], NAVY [REF]	48	122	Sep 25 2009, 11:22 AM In: HELP W/ MARKSMAN BADGE By: Panama Dave

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