WW2 British Airborne Wicker Pannier
World War 2 British Airborne Wicker Pannier (Dropping Basket), as used in the battle of Arnhem. A "T" is painted in black on one side. There are some small damages, see photos. Rare and hard to find original WW2 British Airborne Dropping Basket!
LW 'Frontflugspange für Jäger' in Silver
Luftwaffe 'Frontflugspange für Jäger' in Silver (Day Fighter Clasp in Silver). This badge is a very nice early 'Buntmetall' (tombac) example, the clasp still has most of it's original silver finish left and is showing great detail. Hard to find day fighter clasp in this stunning condition!
Luftwaffe 'Narvik' Campaign Shield
This is a very nice Luftwaffe 'Narvik' campaign shield in Silver. The Cupal-type (Type 1) shield is complete with its metal back-plate and 4 prongs and still retains it's protective woolen backing. Nice original example in very good condition!
Kriegsmarine Officer's Dagger
Kriegsmarine Officer's Dagger (Kriegsmarine Dolch für Offiziere), complete with it's original portepee. The etched blade is in good condition and nicely maker marked with the logo of the company 'WKC' from Solingen. Nice original Kriegsmarine dagger in good condition!
Wehrmacht reissued Dutch Helmet
Wehrmacht reissued Dutch M34 Combat Helmet (Stahlhelm Holländisch). Complete with standard M31 Wehrmacht liner, size '57', dated 1943. Only a few of these helmets are known. Very rare original piece in stunning condition!
NSDAP Enamel Sign
'Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei' (NSDAP) Enamel Sign (Emailleschild). The enamel is showing some normal traces of usage, the sign is not visible maker marked. The sign is measuring approximately 49,5 x 49,5 cms. Hard to find original enamel sign in good used condition!
Luftwaffe (Award)Document Grouping
Luftwaffe Award-Document Grouping of Unteroffizier 'Heinz Grube', who was a member within the Kampfgeschwader 4 "General Wever". The grouping is including his Wehrpaß, Soldbuch, Award-Documents, Militär-Bordwartschein and a small Photo-Album. Interesting late war Grouping!
WW1 German Medal Grouping
WW1 German Medal Grouping in period showcase. The grouping consists of a Mecklenburg-Schwerin Friedrich Franz War Merit Cross 2nd Class 1914, Red Cross Medal, Iron Cross 2nd Class, Iron Cross 1st class and a Turkish Half Moon "Gallipoli Star". Great original WW1 Medal Grouping!
Wehrmacht reissued Czech Helmet
Czech M34 Helmet which has been re-issued to the Wehrmacht (Stahlhelm Tschechien). The helmet is showing a rough textured, field-grey overpaint having a standard Heeres Decal applied. Complete with liner. Very rare original helmet in good condition!
Dutch military combat pants
Dutch military combat pants (Grove Stof Broek). The pants are made of the so-called 'Grove Stof' (wool) for combat tunics. The pants are nicely CM (Centraal Magazijn) marked and dated, the date is hard to read. Hard to find original Dutch pants!
Beaded M35 Reversed Decal Polizei Helmet
Beaded M35 Double (reversed) Decal Polizei Helmet (Stahlhelm M35) - 'EF68'. This is a heavier quality M35 type Luftschutz helmet featuring a pronounced bead along the midline of the shell, the helmet is complete with size 61 liner and chinstrap. Rare original helmet in good condition!
LW 'Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger' in Gold
Luftwaffe 'Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold mit Anhänger' (heavy, medium & dive bombers squadron clasp in gold with pendant). Early tombac example with zinc type star burst pendant for four hundred operational flights. Rare original clasp in stunning condition!
1st model Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger
First Pattern Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger (Luftwaffe Offiziersdolch). This 1st pattern was called 'Borddolch' or 'Fliegerdolch'. Nicely maker marked by the company of 'Eickhorn' in Solingen. Nice early aluminum example in very good condition!
Wehrmacht 'Großdeutschland' Cufftitle
Wehrmacht 'Großdeutschland' Cufftitle (Ärmelband). Nicely hand-embroidered in bullion silver threads. The cufftitle measures approximately 42cms in length. Example in clearly used and tunic removed condition. Desirable original cufftitle of an interesting unit!
'Adolf Hitler' Table Bust
Adolf Hitler' Table Bust (Büste des Reichskanzlers Adolf Hitler). The bust is approximately 17cms high and mounted on a 4,5cms high marble pedestal, the total height is approximately 21,5cms. Hard to find original bust in very good condition!
WH (Heer) 'Jäger' Officer's M43 Cap
WH (Heer) 'Jäger' Officer's M43 Cap (Einheitsfeldmütze M43 für Offiziere). Complete with original machine-sewn trapezoid. The cap is size '55' marked. The cap is in good used and clearly worn condition, nice and nowadays hard to find original WH Heer M43 cap!
Tank Destruction Badge in Silver
Tank Destruction Badge in Silver (Sonderabzeichen für das Niederkämpfen von Panzerkampfwagen durch Einzelkämpfer). Complete with all three prongs, metal backing plate and protective backing cloth. Nice original example in good, clearly worn and tunic removed, condition!
Wehrmacht 'Großdeutschland' Cufftitle
Wehrmacht 'Großdeutschland' Cufftitle (Ärmelband). Nicely hand-embroidered in bullion silver threads. The cufftitle measures approximately 42cms in length. Example in clearly used and tunic removed condition. Desirable original cufftitle of an interesting unit!
WH (Heer) Summer Field Blouse
WH (Heer) Cotton Summer Field Blouse (Sommer Feldbluse), made of Russian cloth. The tunic is complete with flat-wire breast-eagle, 'Waffenmeister' trade badge, collar tabs and shoulder-boards. Nice original Feldwebel's summer field blouse!
WH 'Infanterie-Regiment List' Cufftitle
Wehrmacht 'Infanterie-Regiment List' Cufftitle (Ärmelband) as intended for members of the '199. Grenadier-Regiment'. The full-length cufftitle measures approximately 46cms and is in good unissued condition. Rare and desirable original cufftitle!
WH (Heer) Cavalry Boots
Wehrmacht (Heer) issue cavalry or mounted troops tall riding boots (Stiefel für Mannschaften der Kavallerie). High quality light-brown construction leather boots, size 28,5 and dated May 1944. Hard to find pair of late war Wehrmacht cavalry boots in stunning mint and unissued condition!
WH (Heer) 'Infanterie' Officer's Visor Cap
WH (Heer) 'Infanterie' Officer's Visor Cap (Schirmmütze). Complete with it's original applied hand-embroiderd cocarde and zinc-type cap-eagle. With 'Extra Klasse' sweat-diamond. The cap is having a great shape. Stunning original Visor Cap in very good condition!
Kriegsmarine Officer's Dagger
Kriegsmarine Officer's Dagger (Kriegsmarine Dolch für Offiziere), complete with its original portepee. The etched blade is in good condition and nicely maker marked with the logo of the company 'Eickhorn' from Solingen. Nice original Kriegsmarine dagger in good used condition!
Polizei EM's Straight Leg Trousers
Polizei EM's Straight Leg Combat Trousers (Hose). The pants are nicely maker marked by the company of 'E.Ritgen' from Karlsruhe, still having the paper manufacturer's tag attached. Hard to find original pair of straight leg police pants in mint and unissued condition!
1st Pattern Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger
1st Pattern Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger (Luftwaffe Offizierdolch), complete with its original portepee. This 1st pattern was called 'Borddolch' or 'Fliegerdolch'. Early example with nickel/silver fittings, maker marked by the company of 'WKC' from Solingen. Nice original Luftwaffe dagger!
Gebirgsjäger Anorak (Windbluse)
Mountain Troopers (Gebirgsjäger) Winter Camouflage Anorak, reversible to white (Windbluse der Gebirgstruppen). 'K.H. Barthel & Co. Zwittau 1942' marked. The anorak is showing some small repairs and damages and normal traces of usage. Overall great original, worn, anorak in good condition!
Cased 'Haus der deutschen Kunst' Table Medal
Cased 'Haus der deutschen Kunst Grundsteinlegung 15.X.1933' Table Medal (Nichttragbare Plakette) from the estate of Adolf Hitler's personal pilot 'Hans Baur'. The medal is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Deschler & Sohn' from München. Rare original set!
British P37 'Jungle Rats' Battle Dress
British P37 Battle Dress Jacket as intended for a Major within the 7th Armoured Brigade Royal Engineers. Complete with all original applied insignia including rare 1st pattern 'Jungle Rats' patches showing a green rat. Rare original Battle Dress jacket!
Wehrmacht Medical Backpack 1944
Wehrmacht Medical Backpack (Sanitätstornister). The backpack is complete with carrying straps. The backpack is marked and dated with 'dny 1944' indicating production by the company of 'Karl Bollmann & Co' from Tuttlingen. Rare original medical backpack!
Cased screw-back WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'L/57'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), this is a scarce so-called 'screw-back version in the 1939 form, maker marked with 'L/57' by 'Boerger & Co' from Berlin. The cross comes in its rare original matching 'LDO' marked screw-back type case. Stunning original set!
German WW1 Prussian Observers Badge
Imperial Prussian Observer Officers Badge (Abzeichen für Beobachtungs-Offiziere). The badge is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to production by the company of 'C.E. Juncker' from Berlin. Desirable original badge!
Kriegsmarine Camouflaged Gasmask Canister
Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery M38 Gasmask Canister (Blechbüchse M38) in a stunning not often encountered camouflage scheme, complete with a pair of Klarscheiben and both carrying straps. Nice original camouflage canister!
Wehrmacht reissued Dutch Helmet
Wehrmacht reissued Dutch M34 Combat Helmet (Stahlhelm Holländisch) as issued to 'Schutzmannschaften'. Complete with standard M31 Wehrmacht liner, size '57', dated 1943. Rare original helmet in good condition!
Wehrmacht Flare Ammunition Pouch
Wehrmacht Flare Ammunition Pouch (Leuchtpatronentasche). The pouch is constructed of so-called 'Ersatz' (Preßstoff) material and complete with internal dividers. The pouch is maker marked and dated 'cqr 41'. Rare original flare ammunition pouch in very good condition!
Luftwaffe Pilots Badge - 'FLL'
Luftwaffe Pilots Badge (Flugzeugführerabzeichen). The tombak badge is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to the company of 'Friedrich Linden' from Lüdenscheid. A name has been engraved on the back 'W.Mey'. Nice original Pilots Badge in good used condition!
LW 'Fliegerschützenabzeichen mit Blitzbündel'
Luftwaffe Air Gunner Badge with Lightning (Fliegerschützenabzeichen mit Blitzbündel). The early tombak badge is nicely maker marked with the logo of the company 'F.W. Assmann' from Lüdenscheid. Nice original badge in used and worn condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - engraved
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross has been engraved on the back: 'General der Infanterie Freiherr Böcklin von Böcklinsau seinem tapfern sohne Ruprecht 1914'. Rare original cross!
MG34 / MG42 Lafette Carrying Straps
MG34 / MG42 Lafette Carrying Straps (Trageriemen für die MG34/42 Lafette). The leather straps are in clearly used and worn condition, one of the straps is nicely maker marked 'fsu' and dated 1942. Hard to find set of carrying straps in good used condition!
WH (Heer) M44 'Olona' Trousers
WH (Heer) M44 Combat Field Pants (M44 Hose für Mannschaften). The trousers are made of the so-called Italian 'Olona' cloth and typical late war last ditch garments. The trousers are in clearly issued and worn condition. Hard to find pair of original late war trousers!
German 'Reichskriegsflagge' 100x170
German 'Reichskriegsflagge' (National War Flag). Nice medium 100x170cms sized flag, maker marked with company logo 'WFT' and marked with 'Kriegsflg. 100x170'. Nice original flag in good used condition!
Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Greatcoat
Kriegsmarine 'Küstenartillerie' (Coastal Artillery) Greatcoat (Mantel). The greatcoat is nicely maker marked by the company 'A.Wolter & Söhne'. Complete with original Coastal Artillery Shoulder-Boards. Rare and hard to find original Coastal Artillery greatcoat in very good condition!
US 1st Lieutenant's M1 Helmet
US M1 Combat Helmet with fixed bale and front seam. The outside of the helmet is showing a metal Lieutenant's bars. The helmet liner is marked with the logo of the 'Westinghouse' Company. Nice original M1 helmet in uncleaned combat worn condition as found!
Waffen-SS 'Dirlewanger' Volunteer's Collar Tab Set
Waffen-SS Collar Tab Set as intended for a member within the '36. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS "Dirlewanger"'. This is a so-called Dachau made example, complete with matching rank tab. Rare original set in mint and unissued condition!
Waffen-SS BeVo Collar Tab
Waffen-SS BeVo Enlisted Men's Style Runic Collar Tab (Kragenspiegel). This is a later-war type collar tab showing the machine-woven (BeVo) SS runes in silvery/grey on a black background. Nice original example in very good condition!
Waffen-SS BeVo Collar Tab
Waffen-SS BeVo Enlisted Men's Style Runic Collar Tab (Kragenspiegel). This is a later-war type collar tab showing the machine-woven (BeVo) SS runes in silvery/grey on a black background. Nice original example in mint and unissued condition!
WW2 US Paratrooper Jump Boots
World War 2 U.S. (Airborne) Paratrooper Jump Boots. Manufactured by 'International Shoe Co' from Boston and dated 31 October 1942. The boots are size 9½E marked. Desirable original pair of US Paratrooper Jump Boots!
WH (Heer) 'Drillich' Breeches
Wehrmacht (Heer) 'Drillich' (HBT) breeches for unmounted EM/NCO's (Stiefelhose). The trousers are faintly marked. The trousers are showing normal traces of usage. Scarce original pair in good used condition!
WH (Heer) BeVo 'Sonderverband 288' Armbadge
WH (Heer) BeVo Armbadge as worn by members of the 'Sonderverband 288'. The badge is executed in the so-called BeVo-weave style on a dark-green linnen background. Rare original example in mint and unissued condition!
Panzer-Grenadier-Division 'Feldherrnhalle' Flatwire Cufftitle
Panzer-Grenadier-Division 'Feldherrnhalle' Flatwire Cufftitle (Ärmelband). The cuffititle measures approximately 37cms in length and is in clearly worn and tunic removed condition. Rare variant intended for combat tunics!
German 'Reichskriegsflagge' 80x135
German 'Reichskriegsflagge' (National War Flag). Nice small 80x135cms sized flag, maker marked by the company of 'N.V.P.F. v. Vlissingen & Co's Katoenfabr.' from Helmond and marked with 'Kr.Fl. 80x135'. Nice original flag in good used condition!