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Military & Police Surplus

Military and police surplus are items that are sold or otherwise disposed of when no longer needed by the military or civilian police forces. When a military force or police constabulary upgrades gear or the supplying government’s contract for too many items from manufacturers, these items are often decommissioned and sold as remainders to companies and civilians to offset the costs related. We are constantly on the lookout for unique military and police surplus from not only the US military surplus, but many countries like German military surplus and British military surplus. The varied history and inventive, durable designs seen in surplus can be a real boon to collectors, survivalists, campers, teachers, and reenactors. 

Businesses often purchase these items and resell them. Usually, the items sold by the military are clothing, bags, equipment, and tools which civilians find useful, easy to use and durable, and at great savings. Individual uniform items can make for a complete faux military uniform. Occasionally, vehicles will be sold as well, like Jeeps, Humvees, trucks, planes, helicopters, and even ships. Demand for these items comes from various collectors, survivalists, and players of airsoft and paintball.

The history of military surplus in the US dates back to the Civil War; it was the first war that had proper uniforms issued for many troops. Before this, troops were basically wearing whatever they had with them or could pillage from the battlefield. As demand grew, both sides mass-produced arms and wears. After the war ended, they sold the supplies in stores to recover some of the costs. The military surplus store online as well as offline was thus born. The police and military surplus in this section are genuine and in good condition. You’ll find items from WWII to present day. The Cold War era yielded many fine examples. You never know what you’ll find here. We’ve had everything from riot helmets, military surplus boots, military surplus clothing, munitions, and shovels to canvas pup tents and safety glasses.

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US GI OD M1945 Military Surplus Cargo Bag

#750092
Thanks to movies and TV shows, nearly everybody recognizes this GI carryall lugged around by privates from bus to barracks. This is genuine military surplus made in the 1950s! Has some scuffing, but otherwise, they’re in excellent shape and entirely useable.
$49.95

Czech Military Surplus Medical Bag

#750091
This Czech military surplus medical bag is a cool collectible and a practical accessory. Rubberized to be weatherproof from the elements, it has variously sized dividers inside to help organize your stuff. Genuine military surplus, the Red Cross emblem on the front flap identified the wearer as medical personnel.
$16.95

Military Surplus Czech OD M85 Rubber Bread Bag

#750090
This is a genuine military-issue M85 Rubber Bread Bag from Czechoslovakia. Water repellent, it has an oversized front flap to keep the insides dry. The large main compartment has two extra side pouches on the inside that hold flasks, thermoses, or canteens.
$6.95

Military Surplus Wet Weather Jacket With Hood

#750089
This Wet Weather Jacket is genuine military surplus from France. It folds into a compact little pouch.
$29.95

Gurkha Belt Buckle

#750086
These unissued, highly polished 11th Rifles Regiment belt buckles were designed for military-style belts or 2 hole prong belts. The badge on the front is bolted onto the slightly curved buckle.
$14.95 $9.95

Victorian Era Nepalese Officer’s Kukri

#750076
These Victorian Era kukri's were made by hand for the British Gurkha Regiments as their standard issue sidearm for Officer's.
$149.95

German Bundeswehr Sun & Dust Goggles

#750071
These unissued, military surplus goggles were a light and compact way to carry extra protection when in arid climates, offering just enough protection from the sun and dust blowing to keep you focused. These foldable sunglasses have an adjustable elastic band.
$8.95

Hungarian M38 WWII Steel Helmet

#300446
Hungarian M38 WWII Steel Helmet is a genuine military surplus. The leather liners and chinstraps are a mix - most were made in Finland; and they range from a Finnish M55 style to a German M35 style to a WWI three sided style.
$109.95

Top Customer Reviews

Review of: Victorian Era Nepalese Officer’s Kukri

The best yet, weighted beautifully and very clean for age. shame you cant get a scabbard for these, but the knife alone is a fantastic piece of history
Reviewed by: patrick, September 02, 2022

Review of: Finnish Contract German M40 WWII Type Steel Helmet

Great collectible
Reviewed by: Harry, November 20, 2021

Review of: Victorian Era Nepalese Officer’s Kukri

Light weight knife with a deep fat belly, great tool. I assume by the overall fit an finish, a large amount were made in a rush. Looks aside the tool is well made, there are no cracks or fractures in this blade.
Reviewed by: Paul, August 14, 2021

Review of: Finnish Contract German M40 WWII Type Steel Helmet

The sizes are small, which fits but what I’m impressed and I know as a fact that those dings could be not be done by been in storage. Someone hammered those helmets many times. If you think about it the helmets are built with a very strong steel for obvious reasons
Reviewed by: ricardo, June 17, 2021

Review of: Gurkha Belt Buckle

The buckle arrived well protected and in new condition.  The chrome was excellent and it is now residing on my Kukri display wall. surrounded by both new issue and antique kukri's.  Very pleased!
Reviewed by: John, June 11, 2021

Review of: Gurkha Belt Buckle

Beautiful !  Came wrapped in what looks like original paper. Absolutely spotless.  Quick shipping, as always.  I love these guys!  Timothy Childs
Reviewed by: Timothy, November 14, 2020

Review of: Gurkha Belt Buckle

I had excellent service from Atlanta Cutlery from ordering the Gurkha belt buckle to it been delivered.
Thank you
Graham Jones
(Uk)
Reviewed by: Graham, February 26, 2019

Review of: Hungarian M38 WWII Steel Helmet

Helmet is in great condition with honest wear. I received quick service and I will refer all of my friends to  Atlanta Cutlery.
D. R. Ball
Reviewed by: David, October 21, 2016

Review of: Finnish Contract German M40 WWII Type Steel Helmet

This helmet seemed to run a bit small for me. I normal where a size 7 1/8 to 7 1/4 depending on make. For this helmet I needed to be size 7 3/8 for a good comfortable fit.
Atlanta Cutlery did a great job swapping me out helmets to get the one I needed. I was not able to read my helmets shell size possibly from being repainted but the liners are clearly marked in the metric sizes 57, 58, 59.

The helmets seem to be arsenal refurbished and put up, the liners seem to have very little use, the helmets appear redone and put up for storage. With scratches and possible small dints from long term storage the helmets smell fine though.

Also as seen in the pictures they do have an extra hole on each side of the helmets, might have been for a type of Finnish chin strap I don't know but they are not being used.

Overall I am very happy with this helmet!


Reviewed by: Michael, December 15, 2015

Review of: Hungarian M38 WWII Steel Helmet

Condition was excellent. Item just as described.
Reviewed by: stephan, November 26, 2014