Dutch Infantry Sergeant's Rank Insignia
Dutch Infantry Sergeant's Rank Insignia. The so-called 'Bananenschillen' were worn on the sleeves, they are showing the blue branch colour which indicates the rank of a 'Sergeant' within the Infantry. Nice set in good unissued condition!
Wehrmacht 'Marching Band' Postcard
Original period color postcard showing a Wehrmacht marching band, painted by 'Hans Friedmann'. This postcard is part of 'Die Postkarte der Wehrmacht' series, Folge I/8: 'Der Frontsoldat mit dem Edelweiß marschiert'. At the back is a colourful print of the 'NSRKB' flag. Nice artistic original ...
'Nürnberg, Hoheitsadler in der Luitpoldarena' Postcard
Nice original period postcard about the 'Reichsparteitag' terrain at Nuremberg. The card is showing a large statue of an eagle with swastika (Hoheitsadler) at the 'Luitpoldarena' (site of the Nuremberg rally's). There's a nice ink stamp at the back. Great original postcard!
Dutch Military Clothes Beater
Dutch pre-war Military Clothes Beater (Kledingklopper). It was used to whisk dust from woolen uniforms. The beater is not visible maker marked or dated, it's complete with leather strings. Nice original period item in good used condition!
Dutch Sewing Kit
Dutch Sewing Kit (Naaizakje). Original pre-war Dutch Soldier's sewing kit. The woolen bag is complete with contents including various tunic buttons, see photos. Nice original item in good used condition!
Dutch Subaltern Officer's 'Kepie'
Dutch Subaltern Officer's Kepi (Subalterne Officier's Kepie). Nice example having double golden piping, the Kepi is complete with a nice quality hand-embroidered cocarde. Nice example in good used condition!
Rare original 'Trommler' Boys Shoes in Box
Rare original German 'Trommler' Boys Shoes in original Carton Box. The black leather shoes are size '25' and nicely marked 'Trommler' at the soles. The original carton box is complete with labels. Rare original pair of pre-WW2 Period Boys shoes in mint and unissued condition!
Dutch M25 Pistol Holster
Dutch Military M25 FN Pistol Holster (Pistooltas No.1). The brown leather holster is not visible maker marked or dated. Nice holster in good used condition!
Dutch M25 FN Pistol Cleaning Rod
Dutch M25 FN Pistol Cleaning Rod (Pompstok Pistool M25). The cleaning rod is nicely marked with the unique serial number '13935' and various Dutch acceptance markings. Nice original cleaning rod in good condition!
'Nürnberg Reichsparteigelände' Postcard
This is a nice original period postcard (Postkarte) about the grounds of the Nuremberg rally's. The card is showing small but very sharp pictures of the 'Nürnberg Reichparteigelände', such as the 'Luitpoldarena', the 'Zeppelinfeld' and the 'Hoheitszeichen'. Nice original postcard!
'Olympic Stadium Berlin' Postcard
This is a nice original period photo-postcard (Postkarte) showing the sports field and eastern gate of the Olympic Stadium in Berlin: 'Reichssportfeld, Olympia-Stadion Osttor'. Nice original postcard!
'1935 Saarland Status Referendum' Postcard
Nice original period postcard about the referendum on the territorial status that was held in the Territory of the Saar Basin on 13 January 1935. The card is showing two men shaking hands with the text: "Saarland Treue zeigt der Welt wie Deutsches Volk zusammenhalt". Nice original postcard!
'München Mahnmal in der Feldherrnhalle' Postcard
Nice original period postcard (Postkarte) showing the 'Mahnmal in der Feldherrnhalle für die Gefallenen des 9. November 1923' at München with two 'Algemeine-SS' members guarding it. There's a nice 'München - Hauptstadt der Bewegung' ink stamp at the back. Nice original postcard!
Dutch KNIL Sergeant's Rank Insignia
Dutch KNIL (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army) Sergeant's Rank Insignia. The so-called 'Bananenschillen' were worn on the sleeves, they are showing the orange branch colour with golden braid which indicates the rank of a 'Sergeant' within the KNIL. Nice set in good used condition!
Dutch Black Leather Gaiters
Dutch Black Leather Gaiters (Beenkappen). Often worn by officers dressed in their 'Buitenmodel' tunic in combination with a pair of ankle-boots. Nice original period black leather gaitors in good used condition!
Dutch White Kepi Plume in Carton Tube
Dutch White Kepi Plume in Carton Tube. White plume of hanging rooster feathers, complete with bronze tulip. The plume is stored in its original carton plume holder. Rare and hard to find original set in good condition!
Dutch Officer's Sword Belt & Hangers
Dutch Officer's Sword Belt & Hangers (Sabelkoppel met Sabelketting). This is a nice pre-war blue linnen and brown leather construction officer's sword belt, complete with chain sword hangers. Nice original set in very good condition!
Dutch Gala Kepi with Plume
Dutch black coloured 'Kepie' with plume as intended for the Gala (dress) tunic. The kepi is having double golden piping and one red coloured piping indicating the rank of a 1st Lieutenant. Complete with often missing plume. Nice original kepi in good condition!
'Machtergreifung Adolf Hitler 1933' Postcard
Nice original period postcard about the 'Machtergreifung' of Adolf Hitler. The card is showing the famous 'Brandenburger Tor' at Berlin with an NSDAP parade with NSDAP flags and a saluting crowd. Below the image is the text: 'Deutschland, Deutschland über alles! 30.1.1933'. Nice original postcard!
Adolf Hitler Postcard
This is a nice original period postcard (Postkarte) showing a Adolf Hitler. This postcard was published by 'Foto Grimm' from Nürnberg. The postcard has been described and sent and measures approximately 14 x 9 cms in size. Interesting original postcard!
Dutch Military Medic Armband
Dutch Military Medic Armband (Mouwband Hospik). The armband is nicely marked with ink-markings 'Militaire Geneeskundige Dienst Nederland' (Military Medical Service of the Netherlands). Very rare and hard to find original medic armband in good condition!
Dutch Medic Canteen
Dutch Medic Canteen (Lafenis Veldfles Hospik). The large sized aluminum medical canteen is not visible maker marked or dated. The canteen is complete with its original cork and leather belt-loop stap. Rare and hard to find original medic canteen in good used condition!
Dutch 'Buitenmodel' Tunic Grouping
Dutch 'Buitenmodel' tunic grouping as intended for an Infantry Sergeant within the 'Geneeskundige Dienst' (Medical Service). The grouping is consisting of his tunic and trousers as found together. The trousers are in heavily used and repaired condition. Nice original set!
'Adolf Hitler with children' Postcard
Nice original photo postcard showing Adolf Hitler being saluted by children and receiving flowers. The postcard has a beautiful unique Saarbrücken 50th birthday of the Führer ink-stamp. Nice original postcard!
Landungsfahrt des "Graf Zeppelin" Postcard
Nice original period colour postcard about the airship 'Graf Zeppelin LZ130'. On the back of the card is some technical data about the zeppelin and a unique 'Eger - 1. Zeppelinlandung im Sudetenland' ink-stamp. Decorative and hard to find original postcard!
'Liberation of the Rhineland' Postcard
Nice original period colour postcard showing a man kneeling above the Rhine with broken shackles, painted by Theo Matejko. The image is an artistic representation of the end of the occupation of the Rhineland in 1930. Nice artistic postcard!
Dutch 'Luchtbeschermingsdienst' Carton Sign
Dutch 'Luchtbeschermingsdienst' Carton Sign. The sign measures approximately 53 x 21 cms. The white coloured sign shows the in black printed text "Luchtbescherming, Lid van de Blokploeg". Nice and decorative original Dutch Airraid Service carton sign!
Dutch Army Puttees
Dutch Army Puttees (Beenwindsels). Made of fieldgrey woolen cloth for use with the Dutch combat tunics. The puttees are not visible maker marked or dated, the type of wool dates them from the period in the 30's just before WW2. Nice original set in good used condition!
Luftwaffe Tropical M31 Bread Bag Strap
Luftwaffe Tropical M31 Bread Bag Strap (Brotbeutelriemen). Nice tan coloured canvas construction breadbag strap with webbing reinforced steel friction clips to either end. The strap is not visible maker marked or dated. Rare original Luftwaffe type in good used condition!
'Reichsparteitag Nürnberg BDM Girl' Postcard
Rare original colourful postcard of the 'Reichsparteitag der NSDAP - Nürnberg'. The card shows an artistic image of a blonde girl in her 'Bund Deutscher Mädel' (BDM) uniform carrying flowers with a large eagle (Hoheitsadler) in the background. Decorative and very rare original postcard!
'Panzerfaust - 100m' Manual
Nice original German Panzerfaust instructional manual called the "Die Panzerfaust" (D560/4). The booklet features 4 pages with explanation and instructions about handling a Panzerfaust-100 m. The booklet is illustrated and has text written in a humorous manner. Interesting original booklet!
Dutch 1st Lieutenant's Greatcoat
Dutch privately purchased (Buitenmodel) Greatcoat as intended for a 1st Lieutenant's within the army. The greatcoat is maker marked by a tailor from Amsterdam. Nice original Dutch Greatcoat in good used condition!
'I.M.G. 13' Technical Drawings Folding Card
Nice original German l.M.G. 13 (leichtes Maschinengewehr 13) technical drawings in folding card style called the "l.M.G. 13 - Bildtafel" 18/19 Waffentafel. This eight-panel folding card provides a complete view of the technical aspects of the l.M.G. 13. Interesting original booklet!
US Tool Roll M6
World War 2 US Army Tool Roll M6. Nice tool roll for tools for your Willys GPW, Harley WLC or other US vehicle. The tool roll is in good unissued codition with some traces of years of storage only. New Old Stock!
Pistole 08 'Luger' Weapen Manual
Nice original German Pistole 08, also known as 'Luger' folding card style manual called the "Die Pistole 08" (Wa2) Waffentafeln. This six-panel card manual provides a complete explanation of the theory and practice of using the Luger, including technical illustrations. Interesting unique manual!
Waffen-SS 'Germania' Group Photo
This is a postcard size Waffen-SS 'Germania' group photo showing 4 Waffen-SS soldiers wearing their SS tunics. An "SS Germania" cufftitle is partly visible on one of the soldiers. The photograph measures approximately 14 x 9 cms in size. Interesting original photograph!
Luftwaffe Leutnant Portrait Photograph
Nice sharp portrait photo of a Luftwaffe Leutnant wearing his Waffenrock. A Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge, Iron Cross 1st Class, Squadron Clasp for Reconnaissance Personal, a Black Wound Badge and 3-piece medal bar are visible. Unique portrait photograph of a highly decorated Luftwaffe Leutnant!
K98 Leather Rifle Sling
K98 Leather Sling (98K Trägeriemen), complete with leather retaining tab. The small leather loop is regrettably missing. The brown leather sling is not visible maker marked or dated. Hard to find original k98 sling in good used condition!
5 Willrich 'Schulsammlung' Postcards in Paper Cover
This is a nice set of 5 original period colour postcards made by W.Willrich. These postcards were part of the series 'Spende für die VDA-Schulsammlung 1940'. The postcards come with a hard to find paper cover. Nice and decorative original postcards with unique cover!
WH M31 Canteen and Cup 'MN44'
This is a nice late war Wehrmacht M31 Canteen and Cup (Feldflasche 31 und Trinkbecher). Red painted steel canteen with gabardine cover, complete with steel cup. The canteen is nicely maker marked and dated 'MN44'. Nice original late war canteen in good used condition!
Dutch 'Sam Browne' Belt & Sword Hanger
Dutch 'Sam Browne' Belt (Draagriemstel M.28) and Sword Hangers (Sabeldrager). The Sam Browne was a privately purchased belt & cross-strap set and was worn with the 'Buitenmodel' tunics. Nice set in good used condition!
Dutch 'Buitenmodel' Tunic Grouping
Dutch 'Buitenmodel' tunic grouping as intended for a 1st Lieutenant within the Infantry. The grouping is consisting of his large size tunic and matching pair of breeches as found together, made by the tailor 'B.Schoemaker' from 's Gravenhage (The Hague). Beautiful original Dutch tunic!
Dutch 'Buitenmodel' Officer's Overseas Cap
Dutch 'Buitenmodel' Officer's Overseas Cap (Veldmuts voor Officieren). The cap is having golden piping and a metal orange coloured number '8' attached as intended for an officer within the 8th Regiment Infantry. Nice original overseas cap in very good condition!
Spanish 'Blue-Division' Commemorative Medal
Spanish 'Blue-Division' Commemorative Medal (Erinnerungsmedaille für die spanischen Freiwilligen im Kampf gegen den Bolschewismus). Marked with number '1' indicating production by the company of 'Deschler & Sohn' from München. Nice original medal in very good condition!
Luftwaffe Pilots Badge - 'Brüder Schneider'
Luftwaffe Pilots Badge (Flugzeugführerabzeichen). The tombak badge is nicely maker marked by the company of the 'Brüder Schneider A.G.' from Wien, this is the variant with full maker mark. Nice original badge in good used condition!
Miniature KVK 1st Class without Swords
Miniature War merit cross 1st class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwerter). This is the 9mm version, the tombak miniature is not visible maker marked. The miniature shows stunning details. Nice original miniature!
'Landwacht' Auxiliary Police Badge
"Landwacht" Auxiliary Police Badge (Polizei Dienstabzeichen "Landwacht"). The zinc construction badge still retains most of its original silver finish. The badge is complete with its original soldered on safety-needle. Nice original badge in very good condition!
Set of HJ/NSFK Cut-Out Paper Plane Models
Set of HJ/NSFK Cut-Out Paper Plane Models. One black&white coloured NSFK 'Bauplan Nr.1 Einführungs-Flugmodell' Plane, the other one is a HJ-NSFK paper plane in colour. Decorative original period unissued paper plane models!
Set of 3 'Hitler Jugend' Photographs
This nice lot of 3 photographs showing 'Hitler Jugend' (HJ) members. The photographs measure approximately 9 x 6 cms in size and are developed on 'Agfa Lupex' photopaper. Nice lot of HJ photographs!
'Deutsche Stenografenschaft' Members Pin
'Deutsche Stenografenschaft' Members Pin (Mitgliedsabzeichen). The pin is nicely 'Ges.Gesch' marked. The pin has no enamel damage whatsoever and is in overall very good condition. Hard to find original example!