Forces Uniform & Kit / Epic Militaria
When Forces Uniform & Kit prepared to close its doors, Epic Militaria stepped in to keep a trusted surplus name alive. Sourcing alongside founder Jan Lagemfeld, we continue bringing genuine military surplus to collectors, outdoorsmen, and veterans under Surplus Quartermasters.
A New Chapter for Authentic Surplus
Forces Uniform & Kit decided to close its doors in 2025 after decades of supplying army surplus to retail and trade customers across the UK and worldwide. Jan Lagemfeld, a former British Army soldier and veteran of the surplus trade, built an enduring reputation for sourcing quality kit across Forces Uniform & Kit and wholesale trade site GI Surplus.
Epic Militaria has traded for over 20 years as the UK’s leading historical militaria and surplus supplier. Having worked alongside Jan for years, Epic Militaria acquired the brand to preserve its legacy, combining operational strength with authentic sourcing under SurplusQM.
By uniting Epic Militaria’s warehouse operations, rapid dispatch, and dedicated customer support with Jan’s global sourcing network and military expertise, SurplusQM delivers rare vintage pieces and dependable surplus gear straight from the source.
We built www.surplusqm.com from the ground up for surplus enthusiasts, complete with transparent hand-grading, accurate size conversions, and clear condition breakdowns.
What This Means For You
Direct UK Dispatch
Every order is packed and dispatched directly from our warehouse in Aberystwyth, Wales. This ensures reliable tracked delivery and straightforward 60-day returns.
Military Surplus Expertise
We know authentic issue gear inside out. We distinguish genuine contract militaria from commercial copies and grade condition honestly, noting any repairs or storage wear.
Built for Surplus
We built this store specifically for surplus gear—featuring clear size translations, condition grades on every product page, and easy filtering by country and armed forces branch.
Company & Warehouse Details
Epic Militaria / SurplusQM
Unit 19, Glan-Yr-Afon Industrial Estate
Aberystwyth, Wales, UK, SY23 3JQ
Phone: 0800 772 3448
Email: contact@surplusqm.com
Parent Company: Epic Militaria
UK Company Registration: 05970736
UK VAT Number: 925 1031 62
Trading as Surplus Quartermasters