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Highslide JS
Mt. Rainier, Washington 1942
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Camp Hale, Colorado 1943
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Riva Ridge, Italy 1945
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The Internet has revolutionized collecting, and it has become a major source for militaria collectors by allowing them to view the offerings of sellers from around the world. Because each item is identified and described by the seller, it is imperative that buyers be knowledgeable in their collecting area. Relying on the seller's identification can be risky. "Let the buyer beware" should be the motto of every internet auction participant.

Here are some examples of misidentified mountain items seen over time on the web. They illustrate the challenges of internet auctions and serve as lessons on what to watch for and what to avoid. The faulty listings are most likely a result of the seller's lack of familiarity with mountain troop clothing and equipment, but it can still mislead the less experienced collector. In most cases these items were sold. One can only hope the buyer purchased the item because he knew what it really was.

1.    Two 42 dated mountain toggle straps
2.    1940 Dated WWII Mountain Troops Cap
3.    U.S. Mountain Troops Ski Boots
4.    WW2 Mountain Troop Ski Boots
5.    WWII (U.S. LUND) SNOW SHOES 1944 MINT
6.    Winter Hat Model 1917 poss 10th Mtn issue
7.    WORLD WAR 11 MILITARY SNOWSHOES
8.    SKI PARKA Reversible Fur trimmed MEDIUM
9.    LARGE TWILL 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION PATCH
10.  COLLECTIBLE INSIGNIA RING 1OTH MOUNTAIN DIV.
11.  10th MOUNTAIN DIVISION GROUP US & GERMAN MADE
12.  RARE U.S.MILITARY ARTEK SKI SNOW SLED WWII
13.  WORLD WAR II 10TH MTN. LEATHER BOOTS
14.  WWII US ARMY MOUNTAIN TROOP SKI PANTS
15.  WWII 10th Mountain Division SKI GLOVES Unused
16.  PHOTO ALBUM UNUSUAL CARVED WOOD 64 PICS
17.  WW II 2nd Model Ski Troops Visor Cap

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