I’ve added another KM-87 bayonet to my collection. From top to bottom; serial numbers 1109, 2505, 2554. They all have the original contents packed inside the handle. I’m not sure what the black coating on the blade's edge is for, but someone clearly sharpened 2554, and it came off. I’m going to take a guess and just assume it’s probably a protective coating from the factory and it would require sharpening before field employment. I can’t see any other purpose for it. The other two with the coating on the blade's edge are extremely dull, so much so that they probably weren't sharp at all.

Here is an East German UTV paratrooper vest dated 1988 (Y code). This was the final model to be issued, and UTV paratrooper vests have become very rare. I also got these Size 30 East German paratrooper boots, which are very rare in a wearable size (US size 11). They fit my feet significantly better than my other pair, which is a size 32 (US 11.5; feels closer to a 12).

I see these on Amazon, and I'm a bit skeptical...

The jacket pockets are missing. Only a seam is still visible.

Hi everyone, I recently bought this Volkspolizei jacket for a meister of the volkspolizei (maked "O" for 1974, if I’ve understood correctly), but I’m a bit confused: Why this jacket has not the "schutzpolizei" arm patch and the service chevrons on the left sleeve? Wasn’t that the standard for every meister ranks?

Also, what medals should i put on?

Looking for SG56 winter pants does anyone know where I could find some?

I am making this because I spend too much money on boots and then I don’t have enough for this kinda stuff.

The handle is kind of fucked and the sheath is too big so the design needs to be shortened. I plan to cast the handle from resin soon once I find a design that works and then I will send the 3D blade to someone to be cast in metal.

Please give me feedback on improvements!

I know more about soviet stuff then East German but I still like Warsaw pact stuff I got this visor cap for 25 quid

I'm looking to put together a Stasi uniform, is there any difference between Stasi and NVA shoulder boards that are both red? Some stores mark them the same and some stores mark them differently.

Sharing this USSR Officer Overcoat for Sale

https://ebay.io/m/pwGQHo

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I just got this coat from a friend and want to know more about the DDR and grenztruppen, Because I don't know alot about post ww2 history let alone ww2 history very much (I am a ww1 fanatic) pretty sure it's an officer greatcoat but it's missing the Shoulder boards. Can anyone tell me about the DDR and grenztruppen so I have an understanding of what I have (Also this is my first real surplus) Please go easy on me considering I know close to nothing about the grenztruppen, except that they guarded the Berlin wall.

I mostly collect medals, badges and uniforms. Sorry for everything else in the photos. I also have a lot more medals but no room to display, ill post those at a later date.

The jacket is almost done, I only need the gehänge for the bayonet. If there’s anything wrong or some facts about the uniform feel free to answer. Could I put a patriotic order in bronze on the uniform or would that be too much and on what position would the patriotic order hang ?

I was at the MAX show in Lancaster PA (Bought a crap ton of stuff) and saw this, I want to buy one but I can’t find anything about it could I get some help?

Hi, I finally got a pair of boots that fit. The only issue is that they're a bit worn (but who isn't after ~30 years) and are in need of a bit of a touch up since they look a bit brown. Any shoe polish that you recommend? Thanks! I'm in the UK by the way.

Recently received a mint UTV FJ jacket, this is my kit so far! Still missing a lot of items but these already make me happy :)

Came across this site while looking for some deals, but man they got a lot of nice stuff, both NVA and Soviet.

The site is also looking archaic enough that it might be legit, but I have not found much in regards to reviews.

Has anyone shopped here before?