Slings came in today!

[ranman106]

Found some slings on eBay so I thought I would order a few. They were shipped from Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, and are very good quality. Here are some pics.






This one looks like it is dated 1938 maybe?



As I was unrolling the sling with the blue rubber band, this fell out. I have no idea what it was used for. Any ideas? I see it as a bonus!

[Titanium Hammer]

Nice! The star is too small to be for a ushanka so my guess is that it's for the tan foldable side cap/hat. I'm sure someone will be along shortly with a bit more expertise on it.

[AJ333]

Slings look good. Can I ask sellers name? I'm in the market myself.

[ranman106]

Sellers name is eastern.front

[ranman106]

I think this is where the pin was used.

http://www.aboutww2militaria.com/Januar ... e_cap1.jpg

[JayPoc]

Sellers name is eastern.front

How would one find these people? Google is no help.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Nice slings and cool postal mark also

[Longcolt44]

You did very well.

[ranman106]

Maybe this will help if it's allowed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251721352009?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

[Sgt lamb]

I think this is where the pin was used.

http://www.aboutww2militaria.com/Januar ... e_cap1.jpg

your right it is a mid to late war star for a pilotka or side cap the earlerly ones had a red enamail background

[Junk Yard Dog]

Item location:

Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation


Seems the seller has listed the wrong location on eBay. Minor omission as you are not going there to collect it in person.

[ranman106]

I think this is where the pin was used.

http://www.aboutww2militaria.com/Januar ... e_cap1.jpg

your right it is a mid to late war star for a pilotka or side cap the earlerly ones had a red enamail background

Now to find me one of these!

[ranman106]

Item location:

Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation


Seems the seller has listed the wrong location on eBay. Minor omission as you are not going there to collect it in person.

Yeah, I noticed that too. Had to call my son at college to see if he knew anything about Moldova since he took two units of Russian language and one unit of Russian culture.

[Titanium Hammer]

I think this is where the pin was used.

http://www.aboutww2militaria.com/Januar ... e_cap1.jpg

your right it is a mid to late war star for a pilotka or side cap the earlerly ones had a red enamail background

Now to find me one of these!

Sportsmans Guide had them postwar with the pin for about $10 a month ago. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/ ... b?a=772988

[sapishka]

If you have a nice clear picture of that pin we could identify better ,I am collector of Russian badges and pins ,mostly authentic original if possible, although due to ORDER OF LENIN costing 1200.00 or better ,a repro will have to due ,id rather have a larger collection of Russian m series rifles and carbines ,instead of 1 very expensive badge . I did get a Chinese original Korean cap sometime back with the red Russian enameled star on it ,pretty cool item .you have to be careful on those most are fake ,real enameled Russian items are deep and dark red with exceptional detail .


sapishka

[ranman106]

sapishka, I'll try to get a better picture.

[steelbuttplate]

Soak all leather parts in neatsfoot oil, olive oil, or wd -40 if that's all you got. They are probably very dry....SBP .....61 Mosins and lookin

[bunkysdad]

I am curious to know how Ballistol works on old leather slings. I have an old dry M39 sling that I am trying it on to find out.

[JoeR]

This one of those times where eBay really comes thru. A few years ago I got a real nice PU cover from the Ukraine I think it was. It was very period, if they faked the patina well good on them I was happy and at a great price. Hard to beat Amazon on anything new but when you need an oddball item eBay is the best. I got a TV remote for an old TV real cheap from China nd it was only a few bucks including shipping. Makes me think I need to go check on some things there now.

[bunkysdad]

I have a Finnish sling coming from Finland. Where else could I get a hookup like that except Ebay?