Popular Military Surplus Among Collectors, Part 3

We come to our third and final installment of popular military surplus items among collectors.

August 15, 2024

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Popular Military Surplus Among Collectors, Part 3

We come to our third and final installment of popular military surplus items among collectors. As a recap, in part 1 we discussed the practical. In part 2, we discuss surpluses from around the world. In part 3, we will focus on surplus items that are, frankly, unique and pretty cool. Within these items, you will see a seasonal aspect to them while in others you'll see a historical perspective, which you can add to your collection and tell an epic story.

U.S. Military Surplus MSR Snowshoes with New Bindings Kit, Used

Made in the USA, these snowshoes come with steel crampons and grip rails. You can conquer any snow-based environment with these snowshoes. Depending on how adventurous you want to get, you can get really acquainted with the snow and all that it throws at you. This item comes with a brand new Bindings Kit for easy attachment to your boots. Go on a light journey or tackle even the most difficult terrains with these U.S. military surplus MSR Snowshoes.

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Military Surplus 139 Gallon Missile Shipping Drum

You can't say this one isn't unique. This is one of the biggest shipping drums ever on the surplus market. It was originally used by the U.S. Air Force to ship and store components for guided missiles. The bolt-style locking ring keeps your items stuffed and sealed tight no matter what it is. Other features in this shipping drum include a pressure relief valve and a humidity indicator so you know if there are air leaks or gaps you should consider. Use this shipping drum for multiple purposes around the house.

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Romanian Military Surplus Horse Gas Mask

Chemical warfare was ramping up in World War I. It was a strategy that led to countless lives lost on the battlefield. Along with the lives of humans, the lives of horses were also lost in droves. The gas mask was a way to counter the chemical attacks. Horses played a vital role in World War I with transportation of supplies and soldiers so protecting horses was a vital aspect of the strategy. This is where the horse gas mask comes into play. It's a great novelty item that exudes history in its essence and can be seen as a bygone era past. Note: This is not meant for current safety use for human or horse.

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German Military Surplus Canvas Mukluk Overboots

To go along the snowshoes mentioned earlier, the German Military Mukluks are designed for performance in the most difficult arctic environments. You can blast through snow banks with ease with these mukluks. These overboots are designed to be oversized to fit over liners and booties for maximum thermal retention. Also comes with slip-resistant bottoms so you can trek safely in the tundra or arctic. The German Military Surplus Canvas Mukluk Overboots were built for the German military because of the snowy terrains in which they ran multiple campaigns. Built to be performance enhancing, these boots are a unique item that tells of a unique and historical item built to last.

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