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I Almost Threw This Out… Until I Saw the Markings

00:00 – Military Antiques Toronto Walk-In Finds 00:23 – Rare Italian Kevlar Helmet with Marine Corps Cover? 00:52 – US Marked 40mm Bofors Shell Casing Collectible 01:15 – WW1 German Shell Casing – 1918 Battlefield Relic 01:40 – German Armbands: Youth & Full-Size Variants Returned 02:02 – British Corps of Guides Shoulder Title with Lugs 02:25 – Canadian Railway Troops Badges – C Bar 22 & 13th CRT 02:50 – Russian Bakelite Field Phone TA-57 – Cold War Tech 03:18 – Austrian and Serbian Police Caps – European Uniform Finds 03:40 – Unissued USMC White Top “Lid” – Dress Blues Headgear Welcome back to Military Antiques Toronto! In today’s episode, Dave takes you inside a rare and exciting batch of walk-in military collectibles that came through the shop. These aren't your average items—this video features everything from an Italian Kevlar helmet to WW1 battlefield relics, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at what makes militaria collecting so rewarding and unpredictable. We start with an unissued Italian Kevlar helmet that almost got overlooked. At first glance, it didn’t look like much, but a closer inspection revealed Italian military origins. The camouflage cover—resembling US Marine Corps styling—adds another layer of mystery. This piece highlights how rare military helmets can be easily misidentified, and how close attention to detail reveals unexpected value. Next up is a US-marked 40mm Bofors shell casing. While it’s just the casing and not the full shell, it still carries historical weight. These casings often end up as display pieces and are highly sought after by collectors of World War II and Cold War-era artillery. Even when demilitarized, the markings and condition make them desirable. Dave then reveals a 1918-dated WW1 shell casing. Although initially uncertain whether it was French or German, it’s most likely German based on design and stamping. These First World War artillery shells are increasingly rare, especially in clean, marked condition. This piece alone makes the video a must-watch for WW1 collectors and history buffs. Some recently returned German armbands are also featured—one youth-sized and one full-sized. These armbands serve as a reminder of how pieces circulate within the collector community. While sensitive in nature, they are essential artifacts for historians and educators documenting military and political symbolism. Among the more unique finds is a Corps of Guides shoulder title, complete with original lugs. These British-made insignias are hard to find loose and even harder with intact mounting hardware. The history of the Corps of Guides in British and Canadian military tradition adds depth to this rare artifact. We also take a look at two Canadian badges—a C Bar 22 and a 13th Canadian Railway Troops badge. Both are difficult to acquire individually, and finding them together is even more uncommon. Canadian military badges from WW1 and WW2 are a core interest area for many collectors, and these pieces highlight why. Another standout item is the Russian Bakelite field phone, the TA-57. This Cold War-era piece of military communication gear is a real throwback to a time before smartphones. With its rugged design and mechanical interface, the TA-57 showcases the ingenuity behind field communication in Soviet military operations. Dave also discusses a couple of European police caps, likely Austrian and Serbian. These are excellent examples of post-war and Cold War uniform pieces that often go underappreciated. The red and white coloration, along with unique stitching, offers clues to their national origin and intended use. To close out the episode, we see a pristine, unissued United States Marine Corps white-topped “lid.” This dress blue headgear is size 7 3/8 and features its original badge. These hats are usually worn with the iconic Marine Corps dress blues, making them both symbolic and highly collectible. Unissued examples are especially rare, making this a standout find for US military collectors. For more visit: https://militaryantiquestoronto.com #militaryantiques #militarycollectibles #WW1relics #kevlarhelmet #militaryhelmetcollection #canadianmilitaryhistory #usmilitarygear #germanmilitarycollectibles #russianfieldphone #marinecorpscollectibles #antiquebadges #coldwarrelics #militaryinsignia #vintagemilitarygear #militariacollection #torontocollectibles #boforsshell #shouldertitles #collectorshaul #militariafinds #fieldphone #bakelite #walkinwednesday #militaryhistory #helmetcollector #marinecorpslid #militarypatches #worldwar1 #militarygear #uniformbadges #ww2collectibles #vintagehelmets 🪖📦📞🧢