Barbasol Posted January 31, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 31, 2019 Hello, My name is Bas and I live in the Netherlands (Europe). I started collecting militaria in the 80's, in the 90's my collection disappeared in storage boxes and saw the light of day again around 2013. I sold all the British stuff, kept some German militaria but really started collecting US WW II ETO militaria. Now, after 5 years, my US collection has considerably grown to a small museum-like collection, I live in the epic centre of the WW II ETO, just 40 minutes from Hürtgenwald (Hürtgenforest), 1 hour from Bastogne (Battle of the bulge) and 1,5 hour from Arnhem (Market Garden). I just love US militaria for its diversity and colourfull personal items (toothpaste, shaving cream, K-rations). I'm always in search for new articles to supplement my collection. An overview of my collection (not all is visible) I just love British Made stuff Canteens, canteens, canteens And I am also a metal-detecting enthusiast and cyclist (road and MTB) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted January 31, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 31, 2019 Greetings Bas! Great collection! Anychance you could post some of your metal detectng finds? If I lived there... I'd spend every possible amount of free time searching with the detector. I'd bet one has be a bit careful detecting there as I am sure a lot of Unexploded munitions are lying around? Love to see some of your finds. Welcome to the Forum. I collect US WW2 Wing Insignias. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Z Posted January 31, 2019 Share #3 Posted January 31, 2019 I see that Ikea Detolf cases are a worldwide necessity! Welcome to the forum. Good luck in the hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted February 1, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 1, 2019 Hello Bas, welcome to the forum! Great collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisB@lle Posted February 1, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 1, 2019 Nice collection Bas ! Greetings from a Belgian neighbor :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbasol Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted February 6, 2019 Metal-detecting can be dangerous, even after 70 years there is al lot of unexploded ammo in the ground. And of course a lot of a other small interesting relics. Found at the location where Lt. Holloway lost his life. reference: http://www.miaproject.net/mia-search-recoveries/lieutenant-holloway/ A recent foxhole find ivo Berg en Dal (dug up by a friend). A full garand clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbasol Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted February 12, 2019 Did I forget to mention that I'm still in active service (Army)..... And did several tours to Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and Mali. Best job ever had :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing soldiers Posted February 12, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 12, 2019 Welcome from the Netherlands, did a lot of detecting in the Arnhem area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbasol Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted March 8, 2019 5 March I did some metal-detecting in the Hürtgenwald and dug up this 81 mm Mortar ammobox. A lot of things are still lying on the surface. the ammo box was buried pretty deep and this not the only one. There was an other one next to it and they are al over the place. Dug up in the area where 22 Inf Reg (4th inf div) saw a lot of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbasol Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted March 11, 2019 These personal items are so interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbasol Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted March 11, 2019 This looks like a still-life painting to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted March 11, 2019 Share #12 Posted March 11, 2019 Hello Bas, Welcome aboard. You have a great, interesting collection. Thanks for posting the photos. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbasol Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted June 18, 2019 Latest addition to my collection, bought at the military fair in La Gleize The Ardennes Belgium (there where Kampfgruppe Peiper found its defeat). On 10 June I did some metaldetecting in the Elzas area where the 94 Infantry Division fought, although I found some fasteners and eyes from an ammobelt, this Meatcan lid (Model M-1918 I think) was a big suprise. It even has an inscription with the name Betlock or Beilock with a Laundrynumber. But untill now no matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbasol Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted October 28, 2019 Sunday 27 October was the big militaria fair in Ciney Belgium. It's great to stroll around and find interesting things. These things I can add to my collection: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted October 30, 2019 Share #15 Posted October 30, 2019 As I said before, great collection. Metal-detecting sometimes give interest items who will complete other items in a collection. But as you said, it`s often dangerous because you didn`t know what you find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbasol Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted April 18, 2020 recently I bought a nice pair of sevice boots composition sole (type II), dated 1942 and a size 9. That will fit perfectly on a mannequin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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