Military Mystery Bins! We get a truckload of treasure! What's inside???

[@willysmb7514]

That Jeep jacket would be awesome!! I even have a WWII Jeep! 😎

[@coleenhudson8924]

I've been sick forever, glad to see you. You're so smart and blessed with your family and friends. Much love to y'all from Florida. ♥️🎈♥️🌞🌴

[@mangot589]

I have 20 totes of my own that desperately need purging, but I’m sitting here watching Alex do it instead🤷‍♀️.😂

[@rosecity7488]

I'm glad to see you finally got a stainless steel bracelet for your watch. Looks a lot better Alex ⌚

[@kandiwolfe1125]

I come from a military family, was actually born at Womack Army Hospital in Fr.Bragg, North Carolina! My dad served 21 years in the Army , my oldest brother was a paratrooper, and my other brother was a Marine. Thank You to all those who bravely served their countries when asked to do do! Thanks for sharing this with us Alex! Peace to all....💜⚘💜

[@ideoformsun5806]

I love it: Sturdy, practical things that were made to last. No plastic, except for the Bakelite. I love the fur lined jacket!

[@belleetlabete1819]

I was living in west Germany when the Berlin Wall came down. What an amazing collection this was.

[@jordynoleymom]

Happy Canada Day to Alex, Melissa and family and to everyone watching!

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Thanks Jen!

[@graceandglory1948]

I kept thinking of all the men who wore and/or used those items. If those items could talk, can you imagine the stories we would hear?

[@nany4589]

A fantastic purchase!! Another buyer that could possibly be interested, would be those in the film/movie businesses!! You really scored, big time... Congrats!!

[@youareanazingtemunoz9965]

Thanks for sharing very very beautiful amazing and interesting things of war

[@patadatajohansson]

The field phone is Swedish, so was the small "plate" reading "Västerbottens regemente..." 😃

[@nordicsonoran2901]

Skulle precis skriva samma sak lol

[@Bubbla88]

We still used the same type of field phone during my consricption period in 2008 :)

[@hansjulin5961]

The raspberry barret might have been for the Swedish paratroopers.

[@hansjohanlarsson]

Exactly Sverige 🇸🇪

[@laurigardner6227]

Exactly. Both things were definitely Swedish.

[@louiseharrison5471]

My husband is ex military , and watching this I can smell those boxes , if that sounds strange then you have never been close to wet webbing and newly dubbed waterproofs , it never leaves you

[@pneumatic00]

About 8 years ago I bought a full garage full of electronic stuff from a guy who was a "radio man" in WW2. About 1500 tubes, most of them NOS, and about 10 radios. Many of the tubes were good, but 1940's versions so they were lower powered so not so desirable. Probably 60% of the garage went into the trash (after a year of working to sell the stuff) but I will tell you that some folks will pay astronomical money for WW2 items, especially if those items (talking about radios) that pertain to jeeps, in other words, would be a valid radio strapped onto the rail of a jeep. I sold 2 radios that I valued at $10 each for $800 and $2400. I am sure there are other items that are like this, don't know if moldy old belts and canteens and such will fetch much. No special magic req'd to sell this stuff, just throw it up on ebay. MANY people are always looking for WW2 items.

[@magickmoi1261]

I just like being with you on your adventures though I’m not into military stuff I still enjoy all your vids cause you are like the son I wish I had!

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Alex this episode is interesting and am so happy for you that you were able to make a quick resale of these items👍🤗

[@pattydorr4848]

My Dad was WW2 Army soldier who did exactly that - kept using his military pants to work in (mow the yard, etc) and thus wore them out and they are long gone. But I still have his uniform jacket and hat.

[@ardenehanson2840]

That shovel is a blessing to have in your car. We've used ours on occasion! Sure came I handy.

[@UTubeRebel-r7n]

I have a history collection with the hope of opening a museum one day to preserve the past. The Italian helmet from WW2 is an M33 model. I saw quickly a French helmet and that appeared to be an M26 model manufactured after ww1. There was some really nice military artifacts in that group. I really liked the WW2 harness. The American helmet with the goggles was an M1 model. The East German uniform was a nice find. Since I enjoy antiques, I really like watching your videos! 👍

[@maryleemcdaniel7274]

How did I miss this one! Enjoyed peeking at the military finds!

[@davidkelsey2864]

I bet a prop house somewhere would have loved this!

[@parkviewmo]

Glad you made some money and moved things along. Thanks for letting us see what was in all those mysterious bins! Quite a collection!

[@davidcopperfield-DickensBook]

Wow! Lots of military things. It is great the seller at least had the bind more or less organized.

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

The fieldphone alpahbetical listing is actually Swedish! Lovely thing indeed. Good luck to the new owners! :-D

[@frankiedominguez1872]

Alex reminds me of Adam Webber's character in 'Blast from the Past'. "Thanks for calling me on the telephone!".

[@simplycrochet1430]

Would love to see what items you kept for the store... or for yourself 😊 Thank you Alex for sharing this collection.

[@carmelreed3094]

Happy Canada Day , loved this video, I’m happy to hear you sold it all, God bless you all

[@EggChen6DemonBag]

I would have loved to look through those patches!

[@coleenhudson8924]

My husband retired from U. S. Army, 1st Calvary, Sniper at 37. Agent Orange, Colon cancer, ended him by 44. These items are in incredible shape, wow. ♥️👍

[@babawali3021]

Alex, the red and green cloth in Bin #1 at about 4:37 is most likely the national flag of Afghanistan. 🇦🇫 The black, red and green vertical panels identify it, along with the classic emblem of a mosque with mihrab in the center red panel.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

That sounds about right

[@canadianhonker2537]

Patches, medals, bayonets, and unique items are what do it for this guy. Nice bunch of items there.

[@nancymontgomery8897]

Seeing you in your intro wearing top hat, bow tie and cane always makes me smile. Looks like you have plenty of plastic storage bins now.

[@daveupndown3074]

Great stuff. I could smell the canvas as you were opening the bins.

[@CathyMiller0711]

Happy Canada Day y'all! It's great you were able to move all the stuff right on along. It seemed like an overwhelming collection.

[@earshottank22]

Would recommend maybe checking with Drangonman in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has the largest private military collection in the World and always adding to it for his private museum ranging from all eras and all countries. He’s got a KZbin channel as well. VERY interesting man. I linked this video on his FB page as well. Good luck! Love your channel!

[@earshottank22]

Just saw to the end of the video 🤣 congratulations!

[@Numismaniac_Canada]

Happy Canada Day guys! Alex, I’d be interested in that post World War II helmets Canadian with the cam and the band around it. The military vehicles collectors association would definitely be interested in a lot of the stuff you have there and they were easily located just outside town here.

[@unhumanized]

This was a good buy lots of cool stuff there

[@amyweaver7413]

Wow! Now that’s a haul. Hope you make a great profit. Happy Canada Day. 🇨🇦

[@chrisanderson9856]

Seeing all that surplus military gear makes me want to head to my nearest surplus store and pick up some supplies. I have plenty of MRE's to eat. Alex perhaps you will find some dehydrated water in those totes.

[@kathybell7407]

I’m exhausted just watching lol Good Job Alex!!

[@blethigg9320]

When a survivalist gets rid of their survival gear, they either thinks things will get better, or will get so much worse there's no point even trying! A cheery thought to leave with you for the weekend :)

[@SwirlingSoul]

Heeeeeyyy!!! We only saw two bins! I wanted to dig through every single one of them with you! I guess I need to become an antiques dealer now. ;-)

[@conegallery]

I'd like to see what you kept from this haul for your store!

[@teresameyn1015]

There is a theatre group out there just drooling for that stuff.

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. That was a huge haul. Would not know where to start myself. You did the right thing selling it all in a lot. Great job.

[@curtainsup9]

happy for your quick turn around

[@curtislarson1487]

You might want to check the shovel. They bring very good money in america

[@arlenegariepy8957]

Keep the shovel Alex it's perfect for your digging adventures. :)

[@k33elly]

Gosh, you had a fortune just in the bins themselves. Could you please mention the name of the dealer that you sold everything to? There were a few items that looked really interesting. Happy Canada Day, yesterday, too!

[@cindyreddeer]

If my Dad was still here he could tell you about the AVRO part. He had a hand in organizing the supply chain for the AVRO parts at the big depot in Edmonton. :)

[@raggedyann4372]

Melissa is going to love this🙄

[@magickmoi1261]

Raggedy Ann LOL

[@kitzcat]

I’m also curious if you kept the shovel for yourself or anything else for your store? It’s great you were able to sell it as a lot and make a little profit. Less headache for you in sorting and storing.

[@donnajakubos4249]

Quite the haul 👍😲

[@leoh1191]

Great find...you can always sell this to military history buffs or goth kids..or for dudes man caves..like those helmets would be beast in a mancave

[@cherrydowns7745]

Wow! much of that stuff is as old as I am. Interesting video. Glad you made some profit!!

[@constancemiller3753]

Happy Canada Day to those who wore the uniforms. 🇨🇦

[@jesusisGod1434]

I’m not getting anything done when Alex drops a new video!

[@debbiecontreras3812]

Me either

[@sarahhatley4944]

Definitely would love all the navy patches, especially the desron15 patch

[@triballavangers2934]

😳😳SOME COLLECTION 👌FILM CREW WOULD HAVE THE LOT....

[@kateannbailey621]

I get such a kick out HAN'S "I'm home honey" in your intro 😂

[@phangirlable]

I think his name is Hans. ;D

[@workingmom8162]

Happy Canadian day to you and yours. Good deal on the flip.

[@NitrousDiecast]

Nice quick turn around on the items!

[@patrickcortazzo6251]

Hey! Aren't you that guy that was on Joshua Alexander's channel? Thought i recognized you. Famous! ;p lol

[@MattTheComputerGeek]

Make sure the grenade and mortar are not real, to many people brought live munitions home with the from the war and recently some old lady gave a veteran who was doing hear lawn mowing a live RPG from here late husbands stock pile of munitions not knowing it was live and what it was exactly. He called the authority's of course and they found the basement was full of stuff live munitions.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Yikes!

[@gregk7051]

Quick turn around? You would made bank on the patches and buttons.

[@scottmefford6917]

I love militaria, most of it is just as you said quite useful.

[@anthonybollini3699]

What a nice surprise that you can flip it around that fast congratulations and happy Canada day

[@robertthorpe2401]

Pack all your troubles I your old kit bag and Smile, Smile, Smile.

[@nancymontgomery8897]

I love old war songs that bolster hope.

[@LavishHim]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 wow! Thanks for sharing that!

[@crinkle2649]

This looks like stuff that should go to a movie studio

[@hilaryc3203]

Nope; the items would be trashed in no time.

[@mangot589]

I had the same thought.

[@dianalyman5950]

Oooo that jeep jacket! !!

[@barbaraschmidt5062]

Happy Canada Day to you and yours.. You need more space... Good Luck.

[@Jeppe.P.Bjerget]

20:04 That radio is from Sweden.

[@2strokepower803]

Jan Roar Bernhardsen ja jädrar de va den 😃

[@Jeppe.P.Bjerget]

@@2strokepower803 Ha en mysig sommer

[@Terry-me6ux]

Quick park a car in the garage before you buy something else, might bring home what a garage is for and you need the space anyway for the rolls when it gets back. Good to see you brokered off the military stuff to someone who knows what they are dealing with. Happy Canada Day

[@barbpearson9198]

I love this military stuff!

[@richwhitaker1506]

Happy Canada Day. Enjoyed this video. Receiving, sorting and then selling. Items were barely in your possession. Hope you kept a few things for the store. Stay well.

[@danoconnor618]

what a great buy.

[@robertjean659]

I can just see Alex all dressed up in camouflage while scavenging along the riverbank. Blending into the bush.

[@thepicker9079]

Great haul of stuff, I believe that sextant is British, I thinks its a British air sextant, not sure the exact year but its a very cool piece because it looks complete. Nice display piece. Some of those uniform items are worth a lot more than one could imagine. Great score. If you don't mind sharing how much did you pay for everything?

[@cheefmynyon8348]

Correct - it' looks like a Mk.IX "bubble sextant". Depending upon model could be as early as 1943 (based on the inclusion of the canister attached to the front of the sextant)...

[@julier1616]

Happy Canada Alex, Melissa and kids! Cheers from Julie in Ottawa! ❤️🇨🇦🥳

[@rikspector]

Alex, Now that's an enlightening/lightning show... Sehr Gut Mine heir. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@cc-carol5951]

Alex, did you keep any of the items you mentioned and the folding spade. Inquiring minds want to know!🤔 HAPPY Canada Day 🇨🇦

[@scottstewart3884]

Times like this, I wish I was in Edmonton & on your list of people to call for help.

[@wesleyreese5987]

Oh hey my dad was in the Hell On Wheels battalion, I have his woodland camo jackets.

[@jancarpenter1589]

Great video.

[@SwedishEmpire1700]

That Red Giant plaque at 16:59 is Swedish army plaque, "Västerbotten's Regiment and defencepost." Also, that fieldphone at 19:39 is also Swedish, 1940's-50's we still used them when i was a fieldranger in the Swedish army in the late 90's

[@lynnew5619]

I was thinking you could have contacted the wardrobe dept of any of the film companies/studios in Vancouver to sell the stuff to for authentic costumes for films. Maybe an option sometime.

[@sonjaeckmann5991]

Alex, whenever you see the German flag colors and the hammer and sickle, it’s GDR stuff! Thanks for yet another interesting video and love from the western part of Germany 👋🏻

[@kristineregehr1781]

referring to time stamp 6:50, I concur, it's East German

[@dinacox1971]

I am from the USA and noticed how a Canadian person calls USA "American". Do Canadians not think of themselves as American. When we traveled to Central and South America I remember more than once people pointing out to us that they were also American. It took me a tick to realize that there was quite a hubris to calling ourselves American as though the other citizens to the rest of 2 continents were not.

[@kittarats]

Not to be rude to our neighbours but I'm pretty sure most Canadians would not consider themselves as "Americans". There's a huge cultural divide .....

[@sand3882]

They do live in North America though.

[@kittarats]

@@sand3882 Absolutely

[@neilperry2224]

Happy Canada day, and you should have done the opening of the tubs like a game show host.

[@user-up7ep7ds5p]

I don't know if you have heard of "Dragon-man" here on KZbin, He has the largest privately owned U.S.A. Military collection. From the Cival war to present affairs, Could always pick out a few items to resell and sell the rest of the lot to him for a quick flip?

[@hollysamson3808]

Wow, so interesting, Alex!

[@JonBlondell]

That's how business works! In, then out!!

[@dondoyle8474]

I hope you kept some treasures.

[@erikbender1967]

The dress green jacket with the 2nd Armored Division was most likely early to mid 90's. 2nd AD was deactivated in 1996. US Army no longer wears that type of dress uniform. They are now going back to the 2nd world war uniform also known as the pinks and greens, along with the Eisenhower jacket.

[@redknight1322]

East Germany, DDR, haven't seen one of those helmets since Check Point Charlie... lol Alec, be careful with those old chemical warfare test kits, many of them contained chemicals that are carcinogenic. And if you need help with identifying the American patches contact me I have access to a database that holds most of the lineage and honors for the Air Force and I can get information from the Army and Navy.

[@rebeccalott8625]

Fantastic on your sale!! Congrats!! Hi to all of you!

[@persebra]

congrats on the quick turn around. It's just a little sad you did not give your viewers a little time to buy some of it. even 24 hours.

[@sweetdweams]

🍁Happy Canada day 🇨🇦 The bins would come in handy.

[@_GALLINA]

WOW, I definetly would have kept the pilot full suit!

[@gratefulgrammapatty4638]

You scored Alex.