I've found a pretty good amount of stuff at my local Goodwills and assorted other thrifts, including a Korean War pile cap, an M37 wool shirt, a WWII British pack, Vietnam Era mortar ammo crate, TL29 lineman knife, and Vietnamese-made assault helicopter plaque. I've found some more modern stuff too at thrift stores, including a bunch of raid-modded DCUs and BDUs, and a green beret. Definitely worth it for me, I also look for old cameras and whatnot since I'm into photography. 

I wonder if they could be selling online?. Guess it depends on were you are at, most "Antique stores " near me are high priced and many barely have anything old. Though I do sometimes find things in them. Trift stores on the other hand I've had good luck with, there's some that aren't so good but the ones nearest to me often have good stuff. Vietnam or older is fairly uncommon but stuff shows up here and there.  And sometimes i do get "dry" times were I don't find a anything good but usually it will end with something nice like a patched bdu or something else .

What is the link with Kiska?

I have an amazingly large "Thrift" thrift store near me. They have a constant turnover of the truckloads of clothing they get in  on a daily/weekly basis which includes military uniforms. In 25+ years of stopping in there, I have never once found anything older than 1980s! No Vietnam era tropicals or ERDL camo. No Tigerstripes (only commercialy made post Nam era). No WW2 or WW1.  Its mind boggling that with the amount of stuff they get in I have never come across anything! Ok, well, one item....a Vietnam ERDL boonie hat. Thats it.   On the other hand, "Antique" shops which have really just become Junk/Thrift shops are and have been a great source. I have found so much I couldnt list it. Almost my entire WW1 collection (US,British & Imperial German ) has come from Antique/Thrift shops. Almost my entire collection of WW2 (and a couple WW1 & Pre WW1 era) canteen sets. Numerous WW2 German, US and Japanese items. And yet I can go months of hitting Antique/Thrift shops and not even come across anything militaria related. Not even the usual 1980/90s nylon duffel bag or ammo can. Those are the times I ask myself "Why do I even bother?". Then I find something and its all worth it.  

This is a compelling theory! This would help keep the weight of the shovel higher up on the back as well

I agree that’s one thing that sticks out on it. But I believe it was polished then a varnish was put on the entire helmet a long time ago then it seems it was stored in a moist environment and rusted over 

Hello all,   I would need your expert eyes on this M1905 bayonet (Springfield Armory - 1908), which looks ''too new'' for me. I've been searching along the forum, the stamp number over ricasso looks normal accordingly with the manufacturer date (319805), but its plastic scabbard looks unusual new to me.      What do you think? Am I wrong?   Thanks!  

Scott that is excellent! To the manual how a 1st Sgt should be kitted. 

Great image!

Have listed two of these on eBay… One still in its original cosmoline and one cleaned (as pictured) with Mineral spirits and a soft bristle tooth brush. I am seller ‘TLCmilitary’      They’re not cheap, but will be a hard / impossible to improve upon example for a collection.     Appreciate the interest!    -Rob