Finnish wwII Reenactor Gear and Finnish Militaria For Sale

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"Born a Soldier, The Times and Life of Larry Thorne" NEW		The excellent book about a legendary Finnish soldier who fought along the front lines between Finland and Russia, during WWII, and who joined the U.S. Army Special Forces after the war. Read the review HERE Price is 20.95 + 3.50 packaging and mailing in the U.S. Credit Cards accepted through PayPal. You do NOT have to have a PayPal account to use your credit card to make a purchase! To pay by credit card, click the "Buy Now" button on the right. OR to pay by check or money order in the U.S., send 20.95 + 3.50 shipping and handling to: Automated Visual Communications 305 Spring Creek Village #545 Dallas, Texas 75248 Orders ship within 48 hours!!! For International overseas orders, please add an additional 6.95 U.S. for shipping costs.	For U.S. shipping, Click here (For books only) For International shipping, click here
The new Finnish Winter War documentary Fire and Ice on DVD by producer Ben Strout		The new Finnish Winter War documentary "Fire and Ice" is available Now! Price is 19.95 + 4.95 packaging and mailing in the U.S. Credit Cards accepted through PayPal. You do NOT have to have a PayPal account to use your credit card to make a purchase! To pay by credit card, click the "Buy Now" button on the right. OR to pay by check or money order in the U.S., send 19.95 + 4.95 shipping and handling to: Automated Visual Communications 305 Spring Creek Village #545 Dallas, Texas 75248 Orders ship within 48 hours!!! For International overseas orders, please add 6.95 U.S. for shipping costs.	For U.S. shipping, Click here (For dvds only) For International shipping, click here
"Fire and Ice" + "Born a Soldier" bundle deal		Save over 8.00 by buying both the book and the dvd at the same time. Your total cost, including Media Mail shipping in the U.S. (and Canada) is just 41.00. You can use PayPal OR pay by check or money order. To send a check or money order, use the address below: Automated Visual Communications 305 Spring Creek Village #545 Dallas, Texas 75248 Make check payable to AVC	(Bundle Deal - 41.00 total)
The Winter War		"The Winter War" By Eloise Engles and Lauri Paananen One of the first and one of the greatest books in English on the vicious fighting in Finland during late 1939 and early 1940 Just 15.95 mailed in the U.S. and Canada CLICK HERE to buy the dvd and book in a bundle deal. This will take you to the "Fire and Ice" website temporarily	Book only For U.S. shipping, Click here
Molotov Cocktail: The Winter War, Finland's Pearl Harbor, 1979 by John O. Virtanen, This book is a great novel about the winter war fighting.	No pic available	This book (novel) is very popular but is out of print. Hardback copies in English are hard to find. Only 2 left. About the author: Mr. Virtanen used to live in Portland where he was an outstanding citizen and extremely active in community affairs. Field Marshall Mannerheim awarded him the the Class II Freedom Medal and the Medal of Honor with Swords and Buckle for heroism. He also received the Muolaa and Karelia Memorial Medals. In 1976, while he was living here, in recognition of his meritorious service, the President of Finland, Dr. Urho Kekkonen, presented him with the insignia of Knight First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.	Clearance Price: $23.00 mailed in the U.S. by Media Mail. Only 2 left
Talvisodan Historia NEW ITEM		I have 1 complete set of 4 books Volumes 1-4 in Talvisodan Historia. These volumes are extremely rare, out of print, and not available at bookstores in the U.S. In Finland. I have only 1 set available These are heavy sets of books. I can ship them UPS ground and insure them or contact me with shipping requirements and your address and I will get a cost back to you either way	Talvisodan Historia - 225.00 plus 20.00 shipping and insurance
Tuntematon Sotilas by Vaino Linna (The Unknown Soldier)		I have 1 copy of this book IN FINNISH printed in 1962. It has a center section of pictures of the actors in the Finnish War Movie "The Unknown Soldier" which was made in 1956. It is a hardback book, no dustcover, in Excellent+ condition. This is a collectors item.	Only 1 available. 65.00 mailed in the U.S.
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Finnish officer pre-war brown boots NEW Listing		This is a set of very good condition boots - prewar. Excellent for your prewar uniform display. Price does not include shipping.	129.00 plus shipping UPS ground, insured
Finnish black felt-top boots NEW Listing		wartime used. Excellent for your display.	129.00 plus shipping UPS ground, insured. (about 15.00 in the U.S.)
Sota-ajan suomalainen kypärä Wartime helmets relined after the war and re-used. Excellent condition. Size 66 shells.		German made m40 helmet with rolled edges used in Finland. Postwar liner, Finnish chin strap. Very good condition. Size 59 liner. only 1 available. Actual German made, Finnish wartime shells in large sizes. Pads and liners replaced after the war and the helmets put in storage. It is possible the pads are wartime manufacture and never used until the helmets were refurbished.	150.00
German Binoculars used by the Finnish Army and stamped [SA]		I have some very nice sets of Busch German made wartime binoculars with cases. The binoculars are [SA] stamped as well as the cases. All the binoculars have their leather straps. The cases also have their straps. The glass (oculars) are clear and in vg+ condition with NO cracks! All the cases for these are identical and are reddish-brown in color. These are very nice units and would be a great addition to a collection. I have over a dozen sets available in First Class Condition! Contact me for special requests.	Wartime German made Finnish binoculars with cases - 110.00 each plus 10.00 shipping by U.S.Postal Service, with insurance.
Complete medical kit NEW ITEM		This is a pre-war dated (1936) medical kit complete. There is a Finnish medical armband and a tourniquet (cloth) also in the leather case.	Sold
Finnish officers hat NEW ITEM		Another rare offering. In excellent+ condition. There are very few of these available anywhere in the U.S. or Finland.	250.00 plus shipping
wartime cigarette rolling kit NEW ITEM		Contains a roller, wartime rolling papers, wartime matches.	37.00
wartime Finnish boot brushes NEW ITEM		Set of 3 wartime Finnish boot brushes	37.00
Bausch and Lomb binoculars		I have 1 set of B&L binoculars that were lend-leased to the Russians, then captured by the Finns, and SA stamped. Excellent optics, excellent case. Really cool story behind these.	140.00 plus shippng (10.00)
Finnish ankle boots		Finnish leather ankle boots with leather soles and rubber heels. 4 pair available. All size 46 European (size 13 U.S.) Will fit size 14 but you should leave room for 2 pair of socks. 1 New pair available, and 1 pair slightly broken in. (some wear on the sole, but no wear on the upper leather).	64.00 includes USPS mailing in the U.S.
Finnish tall boots for reenacting		I have 1 pair of large boots that would be about a size 12 or larger. (size 46 Finnish). They are worn and returned to armory so have wear marks. but these would be great for reenacting or for displays with your uniforms. These are real Finnish army boots.	125.00 plus UPS mailing, which would be about 12.00.
Finnish Wartime WWII Pilot's Great Coat with insignia on shoulder NEW ITEM		Pilots greatcoat marked INT41. Size 48 (small). Very good condition. Has original insignia for airforce on the shoulder. Excellent display item.	260.00 includes shipping in the U.S.

Sota-ajan suomalainen villapusero Wartime Finnish Sweaters		These are original Finnish sweaters used by the Finn Army. They are in excellent condition. All sizes are small. Great for displays. ONLY 2 still available. Here is a link to a wartime photo of Finnish troops wearing these sweaters: http://www.kevos4.com/images/finnish%20sweaters.JPG	Price Drop!!! 37.00 each mailed
kokardit Repro Finnish Hat Cockades for enlisted men and officers		These cockades are reproduction but excellent to put on Finnish hats and use for reenacting. The enlisted man's cockade is blue/white plastic. The officers cockade is metal and plastic and has the gold Finnish Lion.	Enlisted blue/white 5.00 each mailed Officers Red with Lion - on order
Reproduction Finnish m36 Summer tunics		We have a few Summer tunics (in large sizes) still available. We will be doing some Spring and Fall events and these are perfect for reenactments and shows. Sizes 50 and 52 regular in stock now! (Size 60 European) These look great! 2 new ones in size 42 U.S. also now available. To wash the tunics, that should be done by hand using cold water and then hang to dry. These come with collar patches	210.00 shipped in the U.S. Contact us for ordering information.
Finnish wartime greatcoats		I have 6 of these in various ranks and conditions. Contact me and let me know what rank you are looking for.	230.00 mailed in the U.S.
Wartime Artillery tunics NEW ITEM		I've got a couple of wartime artillery tunics in the 350.00 range. Also available are wartime boots at 129.00 (plus shipping). I have 1 postwar artillery cap with officer's cockade. The cockade is postwar but nearly identical to wartime. This cap can be purchased along with one of the artillery tunics for an additional 60.00. A wartime officer's briefcase would add 125.00. Various maps and other items available to go in the briefcase. We can talk about prices on those. Shipping and insurance extra on these items. Contact me for further details or pix.	All on hold
Reproduction Tunic buttons. Each set has 11 large buttons and 2 small buttons for shoulders. NEW ITEM		Cold Cast Bronze buttons. The mold was made from original buttons. These reproduction buttons have a plate and loop on the back for sewing onto uniform. Can be painted or just polished. They look great! 2 Sets now available. I just received a few sets of Finnish-Made tunic and greatcoat buttons in February, 2009. These are the same buttons that we used to make our reenactor tunics a few years ago. They are grey plastic and there are 11 large buttons and 2 small buttons in each set. ONLY 3 SETS AVAILABLE.	25.00 / set mailed in the U.S. Pick which set you want, the resin-molds (bronze) or the grey plastic
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SA-henkselit Suspenders		2 pair size medium / large. These are postwar but same style as wartime. All are grey with blue stripe.	35.00 / pair. Includes mailing cost.
Wartime Newspapers (examples shown)		Finnish wartime newspapers from mid 1940. All are complete and good condition. 10 available - all different days. Also, a very extensive set of wartime magazines from different publishers. Same price. All of these magazines are in very good condition. Contact me for details.	15.00 each mailed 2 for 25.00 mailed
Finnish wartime magazines NEW ITEM		I have dozens of wartime magazines from various Finnish publishers. These magazines have great pictures and stories from the war. I will sell these 1 at a time, or contact me if you are interested and I'll make you a special deal on 5 or more of the magazines. All in very good condition.	8.00 each plus 2.00 mailing in the U.S.
Finnish Wartime Magazines with Mannerheim covers NEW ITEM		I've got a few of the wartime magazines with pictures of Mannerheim on the front cover. These are much harder to find and I only have a few of them.	15.00 each plus 2.00 mailing in the U.S.
Mannerheim commemorative magazine NEW ITEM		I have 1 Finnish magazine that has a "chapter" on the life of Mannerheim and was published in 1951 just after Mannerheim's death. It has various pictures of Mannerheim during his lifetime. Very rare edition, in excellent condition.	50.00 Mailed in the U.S.
m36 Officer Winter Fur Hat. NEW ITEM		Officer Winter Fur Hat, Size Small (56 European) 2 of these in Stock. These are worn and show wear and tear on the inside liner.	78.00 mailed in the U.S.
(KENTTÄLAKKI) Heavy Wool M36 style hats.		Heavy Grey wool. Postwar made but identical to wartime hats! Sizes Available: 59, 60, and 61 (European). (Sizes Med-large. to Extra-Large U.S.) I will include an Enlisted (Blue/white) cockade with each hat. Add 7.00 if you want the red Officer's Cockade with the hat instead of the blue/white enlisted cockade. I only have a few of these postwar officer cockades. Officers cockade, by itself, is 13.00 mailed in the U.S.	In Stock now! 53.00 mailed in the U.S. includes plastic blue/white enlisted cockade
Heavy wool m36 hat with red pin stripe. Matches the pre-1941 style of hat.		We just got these (KENTTÄLAKKI) from our seamstress in Finland. We can get pinstripes put on our hats for a slight additional fee. These are especially made for KevOs4 and match the pre-1941 style of m36 hat. 4 available right now. Comes with Enlisted cockade. Size 58 medium, 59 (large- about size 7), size 60, and size 61.	These have now arrived! 53.00 mailed in the U.S.
Artillery KENTTÄLAKKI NEW ITEM		Same as above hat except with collar patches and cockades. Pick the size hat you want, and whether you want the Lt. officers collar tabs with officer's cockade OR the sergeant's collar tabs and enlisted cockade. Only 1 set of each type of collar patches available.	Hat, collar tabs, cockade 75.00 mailed in the U.S.
M36 Light Cotton/Wool hat with Yellow stripe		This hat has the cavalry piping. Size 55 (Small). This hat was issued to a soldier then returned to the armory. As such, it shows some wear but is in excellent condition. Has blue/white cockade (postwar).	53.00 mailed
Light Cotton/Wool M36 hats		These are the lighter version of the m36 hats and are probably more comfortable in the Summer. Will work fine with Summer tunics and reenacting events. Comes with enlisted cockade. These are only in Large sizes, European 60 right now. (These are actual Finnish postwar Army hats) I have a few in size 55 that were issued to troops and returned to the depot in Excellent condition. They do have the soldiers name written on the inside headband.	These have arrived! 52.00 mailed in the U.S.
Finnish SA compass		Finnish Army wwII compass with straps. These are the exact SA units used during the war. 15 in stock. Made by Suunto Helsinki. Good condition.	37.00 each, mailed in the U.S.
Finnish Pilot holster for Browning Hi-Power		These are Rare, Rare, Rare! Long strap for carrying the pistol over the shoulder. Only 1 still available! (the one on the left)	155.00 each mailed in the U.S.
Rare Finnish Nagant Pistol Holster with Shoulder Strap		SA marked holster with original shoulder strap. This is for the Nagant Pistol and has the small pouch for ammo under the flap of the holster. Only 1 available. Excellent condition. Very rare to find with the original shoulder strap.	Sold
Finnish SA holster for baretta		These small holsters are for the Finnish Beretta pistol and are SA stamped. Good condition. Only 2 left	53.00 mailed in the U.S.
Finnish SA holster for "Ruby" or other small pistol		These holsters are in great condition. SA stamped. Have metal hanger on the back for shoulder strap. Probably made for the Ruby pistol but will fit other smaller Finnish pistols. Only 1 left.	1 available at 53.00 mailed.
"Wehrmachtin Panssarit Suomessa"		Using a combination of excellent photographs and highly detailed text from German and Finnish sources, this book narrates the complete history of German Panzer and Sturmgeschütz units operating in Finland. Size: 8.5" x 12" Pictures: 170 drawings, maps and photos Pages: 270 pages Binding: Hardcover Author: Kari Kuusela Text and Picture Captions: Chapters written in Finnish first and then English. All picture captions in both Finnish and English Publisher: Wiking-Divisioona Oy	52.00 mailed in the U.S.
"Asepuku 36" Finnish Uniform Book		The focus of this book is to present the history of the uniform model 1936. The uniform itself has been in use until the 1970's, but the book concentrates on its development to the end of the Second World War in 1945. Using approximately 250 original black&white photographs as well as color photos of reenactors with original uniforms and detail drawings, this book leaves no questions open for collectors, modelers, reenactors or WWII buffs.	Sale on these 22.00 mailed in the U.S.
SA foot cloths		SA stamped foot cloths in New Condition. These were used instead of socks. All have SA stamps on them. 20 pair available. Help me! Help me! I have bundles of these things taking up space. I reduced the price to 15.00 / pair mailed. Buy a few sets, use them as socks, Finnish rifle rags, or as polishing cloths for your favorite maxim machine gun.	15.00 / pair mailed in the U.S.
Finnish cook kits		Post war Finnish cook kits. Exact duplicates of wartime units. Great for serving Hernekeitto (pea soup) either at formal dinner parties, or around the campfire! These have been well used and are dinged and scraped, but are totally serviceable and appropriate for reenacting or displays.	sold. I might get a few more of these in, so contact me if you need one.
Sota-ajan panoskotelo Wartime Finnish marked Ammo pouches		Wartime used, SA stamped Finnish - Correct for Continuation War. The straps are intact and not torn. All of these have the Finnish straps on the corners of the ammo pouch. Some have Finn applied straps on the back side of the pouch. 30 now available	40.00 (each) mailed OR 75.00 for two.
Riihipaita (uustuotantoa, flanellia) Henley Winter Shirts - repro		I recently received 12 size LARGE reproduction Finnish Army shirts from our seamstress in Finland. These are the style used during the war. They were made by a Finnish seamstress. Only 3 still available	55.00 mailed
Wartime Razor and leather strop. NEW ITEM		Swedish wartime straight razor used in Finland. It has a tiny nick in the blade. Original box for blade. The leather strop was made in Turku and has original box. The box is falling apart but the strop is in very good condition. These are wartime used units.	127.00 mailed.
Cigarette Papers (Nazi marked)		German WWII cigarette papers. Wartime, unopened. Each small package has the Nazi Tax Stamp on the back of the package. Each package has 50 papers. 4 available.	11.00 each mailed in the U.S.
Wartime underwear pants		Original wartime Finnish SA stamped thermals or underwear. Bottoms only. Size 3 (U.S. Medium). Unissued condition. 1 available.	25.00 each mailed in the U.S.
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wartime black and grey army blanket. NEW ITEM		Excellent condition.	Sold
Russian trench shovels - Finn marked		Original Russian trench shovels used during the war. All Finnish Army SA marked somewhere on the shovel. These are longer and heavier than the individual e-tools. All shovels have a hole drilled in the plate for a belt hook. Leather belt hook (SA stamped) included. 6 excellent units still available	Lower Price! 67.00 mailed
Finnish E-tools		Original Wartime Finnish E-tool with leather cover, not "hook".	SOLD
Sota-ajan mallinen kenttätakki m36 Finnish reproduction m36 Winter Tunics NEW ITEM		We purchased enough wool in Finland to make winter tunics for 20 people. These are excellent quality units and are selling for over 300.00 in Europe. So we're getting a good deal on these. Sizes available: 46 and 48 U.S. Will include infantry, Armor, or Jaeger (privates) collar patches with each tunic. Other collar patches available. I've got a 2 more of these in with artillery sergeant, or artillery lieutenant collar patches. Will list them here first week of March.	A few Available Now! 255.00 Mailed in U.S.
1 officers repro tunic with liner available in size 46+. Officer collar patches (with roses) included. 300.00. Contact me for pix and details. NEW ITEM
Pussihousut (sarkaa) Finnish reproduction Wool Pants - straight leg. NEW ITEM		These are the straight leg design and have both buttons and belt loops around the waist. They have the back pocket on the right side. The length of the pants are adjustable by up to 2". There is enough material at the hem to let the pants out if needed. Sizes are: 36 waist and 30" inseam (with 2 spare inches of material available in the hem or cuff of pants) SOLD OUT 40 waist and 30" inseam (with 2 spare inches of material available in the hem or cuff of pants) On Order 44 waist and 31" inseam (with 2 spare inches of material available in the hem or cuff of pants) On order You can have the pants tailored and reduced in size or increased because the seat of the pants also has extra material.	Each pair, 105.00 mailed in the U.S Will order more of the smaller waist sizes and post the info here when they arrive.
Finnish army (postwar) pants - light material NEW ITEM		These are Finn army pants, perhaps recent. They are not dated. Size 48 Finnish = waist size 30 U.S. 1 pair in stock.	50.00 each mailed in the U.S.
Light wool / polyester pants to go with summer tunics.	No pic	Only 1 pair of these left. Straight leg gray pants for Finnish army. Light material. Good for use with summer tunics. I have 1 pair with size 32 waist U.S. (size 50 European)	50.00 each mailed in U.S.
This is a great European to U.S. clothing size chart. Click the link before buying pants/tunics if you don't know the correct size to order. http://www.us-militarysurplus.com/new_scart/US-MilitarySurplusSizes.asp
Tykistön upseerin pussihousut (sarkaa) Finnish reproduction artillery officer pants with red pinstripes on the sides		New repro pants made for KevOs4 by our Finnish seamstress. Have red pinstripes down side. 3 pair available with large waist sizes. These have stirrup straps at bottom cuffs. These have arrived. check with me on sizes. Update: I have 3 pair of these in stock as of March, 2010	In Stock Now! 135.00 mailed in the U.S.
Ratsuväen upseerin pussihousut (sarkaa) Finnish reproduction cavalry officer pants with yellow pinstripes on the sides		They are cavalry pants, jodhpurs, and have the yellow Hame regiment stripes. Waist size 42 available. These have stirrup straps at bottom cuffs. If you are interested in infantry officer pants, please let me know. I will need to contact our KevOs4 seamstress in Finland and let her know to add the stripes.	2 pair Available 135.00 mailed in the U.S.
Finnish Wool Mittens		Postwar but identical to wartime. Same colors and material used. Only 1 pair still available (dark gray color) and 1 pair available in Light Grey. There has been a "run" on these lately and I only have these 2 pair left, in excellent condition.	Sold out right now
Highly collectible puukko NEW ITEM		Puukko knife with aluminum sheath. The knife is rather rusty from spending years stored in the sheath. The sheath is probably made from skin of downed aircraft. This sheath has the date 1940 along with the battles that the soldier fought in - Summa, and Viipuri. The sheath is highly decorated and an excellent example of Finnish trench art.	sold
m39 bayonet scabbards ONLY NEW ITEM		This is just the scabbard. These are straight out of the armory and have some wear to them, but are in very good condition. If your m39 bayonet needs a new scabbard, or you need a scabbard for a repro unit, these will work great.	30.00 each, mailed in the U.S.
		New Listing of Puukko knives coming in March, 2010. I just received 7 old wartime-era knives with scabbards. A couple of the puukko knives have pressed paper scabbards which are very cool. The lack of leather forced the Finns to use pressed paper with varnish over the scabbard and I have a couple of these.
Finnish Puukko NEW ITEM		really nice puukko with birch handle, no markings on blade. scabbard has Marttiini stamped at the top and "made in Finland" stamped below it. Blade shows signs of use and sharpening but is full.	67.00 mailed in U.S.
Finnish wartime Trench Art Knife NEW ITEM		This aluminum and steel knife fits into a hand-carved scabbard with reindeer leather thong tie at the top. Original varnish coming off the wood. The blade has a few nicks in it from being used. The pommel and guard are both aluminum, typical of the material available in the trenches during the war.	Lower price 200.00 plus shipping and insurance
Finnish Army belts, 1950's		Small sizes only. These belts come with the Aluminum Lion Buckles used by the Finn Army after World War II. All are European sizes 105. Made in 1959 and 1960. Only 3 left. If you want one of these without the aluminum buckle, send me 12.00 and I'll mail you one.	20.00 mailed
Reproduction Belts Belts and Buckles now in stock.	picture of belts: picture of aluminum buckles:	Belts back in stock!!! These are beautiful well-made copies of the Enlisted Men's belts. They are hand-made and one of the nicest repro belts I have ever seen! They are in small, medium and large sizes. 100mm fits size 34-36 waist - 1 available (as of July, 2009) 110mm fits size 38-40 waist - Out of stock 120mm fits size 42-44 waist - on order Aluminum buckles are postwar. These can be painted black or grey to match wartime buckles. Available Now! Steel wartime buckles - Sold Out for now.	55.00 for belt + aluminum buckle together These prices include mailing in the U.S!!!