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Been to a sale and got a great haul to show off? Feel free to post pics here! *Please note that ALL posts in this board are deleted 30 days after posting. Any discussion should be done in separate thread(s) posted in the proper section.

 ⭐ In Memory of Bob Hudson ⭐

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.

USMF's Own Online UNOFFICIAL Appraisal Forum

DISCLAIMER: THE USMF IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY APPRAISALS POSTED HERE, WHICH SHOULD NOT BE USED TO ABSOLUTELY DETERMINE SALE PRICE OR INSURANCE VALUE. Please read this before posting.

Have an item you'd like to return to family? Are you looking for an item that belonged to a particular family service member? Post here!

USMF Members: This section is dedicated to highlighting the items that have been returned to recipients/ owners or their families by our membership or items that forum members would like to attempt to return to the original recipient/owner or families or for family members to post ISO queries when searching for missing family items. 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. they wish 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 a Mod or Admin and they 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

For US Militaria of the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War and Indian Wars eras - 1776-1860.

For US Militaria of the American Civil War era, 1861-1865.

For US Militaria of the "Indian Wars" era - 1866-1890.

For US Militaria of the 1898 - 1916 era (including Spanish-American War, Boxer Rebellion, Mexican Border, etc.).

For US Militaria of the World War One era (The Great War) - 1917-1919.

For US Militaria of 1920 - 1940 period (including Banana Wars, Hawaiian Division, etc.).

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.

⭐ In Memory of 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.

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

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

For base/bivouac/camp/depot/etc. type items, including but not limited to sleeping systems, cooking pots, mess hall cutlery, blankets, foot lockers, wall lockers, tents, field desks, coffee pots, bunk beds, flags, pennants, standards, burgees, guidons, etc.

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

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

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

If you like qualification badges, distinctive unit insignias, or collar brass, then step inside! It is all right in one place! Anything not covered in the listed sub-boards should be posted directly in the "BADGES & AWARDS" board.

For for US Marine Corps EGA / EG&A / Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblems from all periods. 

 ⭐ In Memory of Gary Mohrlang ⭐

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!

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

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

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

  ⭐ In Memory of Greg Robinson  ⭐ 

For posting any type of Ordnance, including (but not limited to) artillery, cannons, mortars, bazookas, rocket launchers, recoilless rifles, mines, hand grenades, rifle grenades, smoke generators and pots, demolition charges and equipment, pyrotechnics and signal/flare projectors, chemical warfare items, anti-submarine explosives, and aerial bombs and rockets.

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

Surface Ships, Submarines, Transports & Small Craft

Post all vehicle information, manuals, pictures, etc.

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

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

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

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.

For UNOFFICIAL MILITARY AWARDS including (but not limited to) Steins, Cups, Plaques, Cigarette and Cigar cases, Cigarette Lighters (Zippos and other brands), Swagger Sticks, etc.

A section for members to post memorials and in memoriam posts. Also, if you know a Forum member has passed away, please post the notice here and include their username.

For any discussions about the Chaplains Corps and Medical Corps (including but not limited to Chaplain's gear, chapels, personal medic’s gear, any type of hospital equipment, insignia, pamphlets, photographs, posters, groupings, stretchers, field gear, hospital beds and items, etc.) and anything related to their service with the US Armed Forces. Additional topics could include shell shock, trauma, battle fatigue, moral injury morale, and other conditions and/or diseases dealt with by the military. 

For any item pertaining to any US Military Academy (i.e. West Point), Colleges, Schools, ROTC (both High School and College), Training Fields/Bases (i.e. Camp Lee, Chanute Field), etc. Whether you are interested in Texas AMC or Chanute Field . . . come right in and discuss anything about all items relating to the above.

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

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

 ⭐ In Memory of Eric Queen⭐ 

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.

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.

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

For anything related to dogs/pigeons/horses/mules/mascots (any animal) in the service of the US Military.  Including, but not limited to, animal specific equipment, handler groupings, photographs, documents, manuals, insignia, etc. 

Post any metal detector finds or relics that have been discovered! Note: US items only, please.

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.

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

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

NOTE: Clicking here takes you to our sister forum, the WMF, which requires a free WMF account to post.

Enjoy reenacting as a participant or an observer? Post anything about reenacting, your impression, a reenactment event or anything to do with reenacting here!

Found a good piece of repro militaria? Make repro gear of any sort? Post it here to share and discuss!

*No new posts may be started in this board, please post in the appropriate board above, as this is being split into two boards.

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!

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

Post your military-themed toys and games! Including Toy soldiers, Soldier dolls, Board games, Spotter card games, GI Joes, etc.

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.

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.