Jammy git!

[RAPPLEBY2000]

I found an astounding bargain today, at the local rubbish tip.
it''s one that is allowed to sell a few random things that are destined for landfill but might make a few quid for beer tokens, they have a small sales area, everything is only ever a few quid.

Today I noticed an US Army belt with Waterbottle pouch attatched, I used to own Alice kit so I kew it was real, I had a quick look felt for the canteen cup and new it was there too, not mucky just looks dusty like it's sat in a shed for years.

Bought it home and looked more closely, the pouch needs a slight repair where stitches have come loose but it's all pretty good condition.

So now comes the interesting bit, it's all genuine:

The canteen cover is felt lined canvas and dated 1945!
The canteen cup is aluminium and dated...1945!
The plastic 1 quart canteen with NBC lid is dated 1973! (the lid was probably added after 1973)
The belt is Genuine US Army ALICE LC2.

I looked at the average combined prices for used dated kit and it comes to around $40-$50 the cup alone is worth aroud $25!

and all for £1

just in case you're wondering I'm the jammy git!

(yeah, I know aluminium isn't good for cooking)

 

[crosslandkelly]

Good find, you jammy git.

 

[Damascus]

eBay, methinks !

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

I have considered ebay, but I'm thinking of keeping it with a few other bits of quite unusual and rare kit I have collected. I'm sure the prices will go up higher over time!
I might end up adding it all to my will

Good thing is I never spent huge amounts of cash, it was collected over years, most of it came from car boot sales and charity shops and even swaps on BCUK!

 

[Tengu]

Yeah, me too.

Ive found no end of stuff chucked out over the years.

Living on a campsite is a good way to score stuff. 3 pairs boots, bucket BBQ, feather and down quilt.

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

Found nearly new pair of aproach trainers for £6.99 at a charity shop, and a brand new British army shirt (new camo) for £3 not worn as it still has the makers lables attatched!