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This section is for ADMIN alerts and announcements regarding certain users who have violated USMF rules and have been banned, as well as important alerts and announcements regarding the forum.

Having trouble with a portion of the board? Go ahead and post it here so we can help.

Board Moderator: stratasfan 

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.

Have a suggestion or comment about the website? Feel free to post it here.

Want to notify USMF community members about dealer websites where members can purchase US militaria? Feel free to post that here!

Also, compliment the Buyers and Sellers that demonstrated fair and honest dealings,the folks you can have confidence conducting business. All members assume responsibility of their postings, the USMF accepts no liability.

A listing of Forum Sponsors.

For 18th Century US Militaria from 1800-1918.

Feel free to post your latest finds for all to see, including flea market finds and dumpster digging. This board is simply post your assorted "hauls", so please post threads about each item in their respective boards if you would like to discuss an item or ask questions. Discussion of certain items or aspects of service should be posted in the respective boards.

NOTE: Threads in this board are automatically deleted after 90 days of no activity.

Having a hard time deciding where to post your latest grouping, which includes items of all types? Why not post your groupings here!

 ⭐ In Memory of Bob Gill (aka 'BobGee') ⭐

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.

Board Moderator: Nkomo    Topic Specialist: GIl Sanow

For flight suits, flight jackets, flight helmets, parachutes, and more.

PLEASE POST DRESS UNIFORMS IN THE UNIFORM SECTION.

Post any type of steel helmet or kevlar helmets, helmet accessories and parts, liners, covers, etc.

Board Moderator: Bugme     Topic Specialists: Bill47, Bugme

Post any type of equipment or field gear, including packs, pistol belts, etc. and any type of personal gear, like lighters, soap, shaving cream, etc. NOTE: Holsters can be found in the Firearms & Ordnance section.

⭐ In Memory of Craig Pickrall (aka 'craig_pickrall') ⭐

Board Moderator: Nkomo

For base/bivouac/camp/depot/etc. type items.

Post any paper documents, newspapers, illustrations, photographs and military artwork.

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.

Feel free to post any items from the war effort and the homefront struggle to support to the troops abroad.

Board Moderator: Mr.Jerry

Post any type and any period of veterans' organization items here.

Board Moderator: SARGE

USMF members this section is dedicated to highlighting the items that have been returned to recipents/ owners or their families by our membership or items that forum members would like to attempt to return to the original recipent/owner or families.We will also redirect inquiries from families who join here because of posted items.This section will allow any member to post or list named medals, uniforms, helmets,etc. to be reconnected to the families that could be searching.As always, you as a member have no requirement to respond to contacts about items you post on the forum. If it happens and you are not interested in getting involved, contact me and I will intercede in your behalf.

Always proceed with caution and feel comfortable in your contact with parties when returning items.

This section is completely VOLUNTARY

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.

For bringback items found in duffle bags, footlockers, etc. PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ENTIRE NON US COLLECTION.

This section is for foreign items, enemy or allied, brought back by a US soldier, sailor or airman. Preferably these posts include the story of the serviceman who brought them home. Items clearly marked as war prizes or are accompanied by capture papers are also acceptable. Items posted that do not meet these criteria may be removed.

This section is for items used, issued, worn, etc. by prisoners of war.

Any US items issued by the US to AXIS P.O.W.'s are also allowed here.

Board Moderator: KASTAUFFER

For militaria of Americans who served with (or in) Foreign armies and formations.

A forum to post all things related to D-DAY Normandy

Love shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) and patches? Then this is the stop for you!

Topic Specialist: Bill Scott

Post any rank, rate, specialty, or related insignia in this section.

Board Moderator: Salvage Sailor

If you like qualification badges, distinctive unit insignias, or collar brass, then step inside! It is all right in one place!

For UNOFFICIAL MILITARY AWARDS (PLAQUES, STEINS, CUPS, CIGARETTE / CIGAR CASES, ETC).

For MARINE CORPS EGA DISCUSSION.

Topic Specialist: Kurt Barickman

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!

Board Moderator: rathbonemuseum.com    Topic Specialist: rustywings

Post any pictures, documents, ribbon bars, or other items pertaining to U.S. medals and decorations.

Board Moderator: KASTAUFFER

For identifying that weird piece of militaria no one knows what is.

It's sometimes hard to tell the real from the fake, especially when you only have online photos to go by: if you have a question or suspicion, post it here.

Post all types of firearms and firearm accessories, such as ammo, magazines and clips, gun parts, slings, holsters, and ordnance .

Board Moderator: Charlie Flick     Topic Specialist: Charlie Flick, Nkomo

Post any type of knives, bayonets, swords, or other edged weapons.

Board Moderator: SARGE    Topic Specialist: SKIPH

This section is for posting items, information, pictures, etc. on U.S. military aircraft or military aviation.

This section is primarily for posting information on U.S. military ships and vessels.

Board Moderator: Salvage Sailor

Post all vehicle information, manuals, pictures, etc.

Like military models and modeling? Then this is the place for you! Share your creations, learn techniques, and just have fun!

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.

⭐ In Memory of Roger Bender ⭐

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.

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!

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!

Know of a militaria show, veterans reunion, or other interesting event? Feel free to post it here.

Where to visit, places to visit, military shop locations, places to buy militaria while traveling.

For questions and suggestions of places to visit. Please start your thread title with the name of the state your post focuses on.

Share your travels and photos of military museums, battlefields, memorials and cemeteries. US and overseas locations involving US military history welcome.

Are you a reenactor and want to connect with other reenactors or just share pictures and information about your reenacting group and reproduction uniforms and gear? Stop by here!

For posts related to Bases, Airfields, Facilities, and Industrial Sites.

Want to discuss U.S. military history, such as historical personalities or battles? Step inside here and post away.

Have interviews, letters, or other direct-from-the-veteran information that you wish to share with the community? Feel free to post it here!

A section for members to post memorials and in memoriam posts.

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!

The following is the reference section for US Marine Corps EGA / EG&A / Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblems from all periods. 

⭐ In Memory of Gary Mohrlang ⭐

This section includes photographic illustrations and / or information regarding the patches worn by various divisions, units, and other military organizations.

The following is the reference section for US military medals and decorations from all periods.

This section includes photographic illustrations and / or information regarding the manufacturer codes and hallmarks seen on various types of U.S. military insignia.

The following is the reference section for US military helmets and helmet accessories from all periods.

The following is the reference section for US military firearms and ordnance, as well as associated equipment including, holsters, cleaning equipment, slings, ammunition, etc.

The following is the reference section for US military field gear from all periods.

The following is the reference section for US military uniforms from all periods.