Swiss from Silesia
I am writing from the far Upper Silesia and would like to boast about my collection of the Swiss uniforms. Most of the stuff I was bought in the second-hand clothing stores. It took about two years. I...
View ArticleHow rare is this clip?
Hey guys, I read about the Swiss making stripper clips for the K31s. It took me awhile but I found one: Anyone else have these? What do they run? And how rare are they? Thanks for any help. Raymond
View ArticleSwiss helmet/Emblem ID
Hi all, I don't have a lot of knowledge about helmets so I was hoping you could help me out. I found an old Swiss helmet but I can't find any info on what type of helmet this is or what the emblem is...
View ArticleSwiss Army uniforms/tunics WWII
These finely made tunics have always been very interesting to me so I thought I would post my collection. Aside from one, they are all from the 1930's- 1940's. I'm keen to learn more about them in...
View ArticleNeed some Swiss Y-straps
Anyone know of a source of Swiss Y-straps? Not finding any right now... Any help gratefully recieved.
View ArticleBeginning of a new collection
HelloI already had a full WWII Swiss soldier and equipment set from the Mob 20 years ago, but I sold all my swiss collection.Now I come back to Swiss army collection, with the TAZ 90 camo...
View ArticleQuestion regarding single multi-use gummy pouch
Hello,Is this pouch still in use ?Is it worn when the double-pouch is already full ? I have not seen it worn with the swiss harness.Many thanks for any info.
View ArticleEarly vs. Late Alpenflage
Here's a 1980s jacket with a couple of 1956-dated tent peg bags on it. If you look closely, you can see the difference - there's far more overprinting on the earlier pattern and some of the shapes are...
View ArticleA couple of 1939-dated snow shovels
Picked these up today for digging the cars out the snow in the winter. 1939-dated. And an action shot from a wartime publication!
View ArticleSome M18 helmets and covers
Not managed to find a green helmet yet - 3x M18's with the mid-war black textured paint, 2x aluminium civil defence M18's, 1x mint autumn cover, 2x reversible spring/autumn covers, one each way around.
View ArticleEffectiveness, or otherwise, of Swiss Feldgrau
I put together a little number in the woods looking at what the Swiss blue-gray uniforms look like from a "camouflage" perspective. Edit - I'm actually going to re-do this one, so wait out please!
View ArticleSwiss salt and pepper backpacks.
Open your wallets wide.https://swisslink.com/swiss-salt-and-pepper-backpack-1416165578.html
View ArticleSwiss Rucksack markings
Well, I finally got one of those huge Swiss backpacks, with the tube down the middle to take the K31. I'm in the process of applying Pecard's leather dressing now, just to make sure nothing cracks...
View ArticleSchweizer Jacke - Zoll oder Grenzwache?
Hello everybody! I have got a nice Swiss Gore-TEX winter jacket, the fleece insole is made by Husky-Trevira, it had military cut with flap pockets and Velcro-patches. The identification tags are...
View ArticleAttempt 2: Schweizer Jacke - Zoll oder Grenzwache?
Hello guys! Could you please provide me with your professional opinion and/or suggestions? I will greatly appreciate any help of yours!Accidentally I purchsed the jacket, which is presented on the...
View ArticleEssgeschirr (Gamelle)
Was looking through some photos from WW1 and saw something I immediately recognized still being used in the army today. The gamelle, 100 years later, still using the same!!
View ArticlePA Mat (Persönliche Ausrüstung) personal equipment of the Swiss Soldier 2015
Thought it might be interesting for some to see. Each Swiss soldier is issued his or her ,,Persönliche Ausrüstung" (Personal gear) to take home. As of 2017, this still includes the Stgw 90 assault...
View ArticleHelp informations Coat
Hi Gents, Hope all is well! I have this woll coat of Swiss Army, but i would like to have historical information regarding him..... someone can help me please? Thanks in advance, Best
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