LW 'Fallschirmjäger' K98 Ammunition Bandoleer
Luftwaffe 'Fallschirmjäger' (Paratrooper) K98 Ammunition Bandoleer (Patronenbandolier) in 'Splittertarn' Camouflage material. Complete with all functional 'Stocko' type press buttons. The bandoleer is nicely maker marked. Nice original FJ Bandoleer in very good condition!
Wehrmacht Close Combat Fighting Knife
WH (Heer/Luftwaffe) Close Combat Fighting Knife (Infanteriemesser 42). The Fighting Knife is not visible maker marked, the scabberd retains most of its original black paint, the scabberd is having a special clip system. Nice original Fighting Knife in very good condition!
A-Frame Combat Assault Pack
WH (Heer) A-Frame Combat Assault Pack or 'Gefechtsgepäck' (Sturmgepäck). The A-frame is faintly maker marked. Complete with both original leather straps. Hard to find original A-Frame in very good condition!
WH (Heer) EM/NCO's Belt & Buckle
Wehrmacht (Heer) EM/NCO's Belt & Buckle (Koppel und Koppelschloß). Nice field-grey painted steel construction box buckle, complete with its original leather tab. Maker marked by the company of 'B. Haarmann' from Lüdenscheid and dated 1940. Nice set in good condition!
Wehrmacht Mess Kit M31
Wehrmacht M31 Mess Kit (Kochgeschirr 31). Nice early aluminum and steel construction mess kit, maker marked and dated with 'CFL40' indicating production in 1940. The mess kit still retains most of its original fieldgrey paint. Nice original example in very good condition!
WW2 US Army High Neck Sweater
World War 2 US Army High Neck Sweater. The textbook sweater is complete with label and dated 30 June 1944, it is a size 'small'. Hard to find original example in very good condition!
Iraqi Captured Sterling Silverware Fork
Iraqi Captured Sterling Silverware Fork from Saddam Hussein's Kuwaiti Palace, these were taken as a trophy by US soldiers during operation Iraqi Freedom in the 2003 Second Gulf War. Interesting original Iraqi War souvernir!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'Fr'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'Fr' indicating production by the company of 'Friedländer' from Berlin. Nice original cross in very good condition!
Wehrmacht Combat Y-straps
Wehrmacht Combat Y-straps (Koppeltraggestell für Infanterie). The Y-straps are not visible maker marked or dated. The leather is still in supple condition, this is the so-called hidden-stitch type. Nice original Y-straps in very good condition!
Full unissued British 'Emergency Ration' Tin
Full unissued British 'Emergency Ration' Tin. The full never opened tin is complete with manufacturer label of the company 'Bovril Ltd.' and is dated November 1941. The tin is showing some minor scratches caused by storage. Very nice and desirable original item!
WW2 US Army Officer's Trousers
WW2 US Army Officer's Trousers. The pants are closed by a 'Conmar U.S.A' marked zipper. The pants are named to 'Charles A. Noworyta'. The pants are showing some staining and small damages. Nice pair of officer's trousers!
US Lamp Assembly Indentification Aerial Delivery Container
US Lamp Assembly Indentification Aerial Delivery Container. Type A-1 that was supposed to be attached to A-4 or A-5 cargo containers and these would light up as soon as the parachute opened to help locate the drop containers. Dated 24 February 1943. Mint and unissued condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'J.H. Werner'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). Rare vaulted cross with a silver frame, the cross is nicely maker marked by the company of 'J.H. Werner' from Berlin. Extremely rare and hard to find 'J.H. Werner' marked cross in good condition!
German 'Volksempfänger' VE301W Radio
German 'Volksempfänger' Radio (Volksempfänger, Typ VE 301 W) as introduced in 1933. The radio is complete with the rare original 'Luxor' antenna switch (Antennenschalter). Nice original example in very good condition!
US Carton Box for the 'First Half of Five Rations, Menu #4'.
US Carton Box for the 'First Half of Five Rations, Menu #4'. The empy carton box is complete with its carton inner sleeve. Nice and decorative original carton ration box in good used condition!
Wehrmacht Motorcycle Goggles
Wehrmacht Motorcycle Goggles (Kradmelderbrille). The goggles are nicely maker marked and dated 1944. The elastic bands are in good used condition. Nice original pair of goggles in good used condition!
Verwundeten Abzeichen in Schwarz
Black Wound Badge (Verwundeten Abzeichen in Schwarz). The badge is a magnetic steel example. The badge is not visible maker marked, the badge is still packed in its original 'Cellophan' wrapping. Nice original example in mint and unissued condition!
Cased Wound Badge in Gold '107'
Cased Wound Badge in Gold (Verwundeten Abzeichen in Gold). The zinc type badge is maker marked with number '107' indicating production by the company of 'Carl Wild' from Hamburg. It comes in a burgundy coloured silver woundbadge type case as found together.
Luftwaffe M38 SD Camouflaged Fallschirmjäger Helmet
Luftwaffe M38 Single Decal Fallschirmjäger Camouflaged Combat Helmet (Stahlhelm M38 für Fallschirmjäger). ET68 marked shell showing a nice three-tone camouflage paint, complete with liner and chinstraps. Scarce and hard to find untouched original FJ camo helmet!
Extremely Rare 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Paratrooper Smock
1st Pattern Step-in type Luftwaffe Paratrooper Smock (Fallschirmschützenbluse) also known as 'Knochensack'. The slightly shortened smock is made of the typical green fabric (grünmeliert). Extremely rare original smock in good used condition!
2nd Model Fallschirmjäger Jump Boots
2nd Model Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Jump Boots (Fallschirmjäger Stiefel). The late war smooth brown leather boots are nicely size 30½ marked and dated 1944. Extremely hard to find original pair of Paratrooper Boots in very good condition!
Luftwaffe 'Siemens K32' Troop Radio
Luftwaffe 'Siemens K32GWB' Broadcast Receiver (Truppenbetreuungsempfänger). The radio was made by the 'Siemens' company. The wooden box is is showing painted on Luftwaffe eagles. Great display piece!
NSNAP Kruyt 2nd Model Membership Badge
'Nationaal Socialistische Nederlandsche Arbeiderspartij' (NSNAP) Kruyt 2nd Model Membership Badge (Lidmaatschapsspeldje). This was a membership worn by members of the 'NSNAP-Kruyt'. Made by 'Ferd. Wagner' from Pforzheim. Extremely rare original badge!
NSB Arm Badge
Nice NSB arm-badge as intended for wear on the black woolen NSB Tunics. The badge is beautifully hand-embroidered (Dutch production), complete with backing paper. Desirable and scarce original NSB arm badge in very good condition!
NSB Membership Card 1943/44
NSB Membership Card (Lidmaatschapskaart) of the year 1943/44. The card belonged to 'F.W. Sijbel' from Rotterdam, having NSB Member number #93050, he became a member on 30 January 1940. Complete with contribution marks. Nice original card in good condition!
WW2 US Army High Neck Sweater
World War 2 US Army High Neck Sweater. The sweater is not visible marked or dated, this is a textbook wartime sweater. Hard to find original example in very good condition!
Cased WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'CD800'
Cased WW1 Iron Cross First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is 'CD800' marked indicating production by the company of 'Carl Dillenius' from Pforzheim. The cross comes in its original early wartime type case. Desirable original set in good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class 'N'
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'N' which might indicate production by the company 'Neuhaus & Sohn from Berlin. Complete with its original 11cms long sized ribbon. Nice original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class in good condition!
WH (Heer) Award Document Grouping - KIA
WH (Heer) Award-Document Grouping consisting of the award documents for the Infantry Assault Badge, War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords and the Wound Badge in Black. Included are many other documents, photographs and postcards. Interesting original gouping!
British Royal Artillery Uniform Grouping
RESERVED British Royal Artillery Uniform & Equipment Grouping consisting of a matching tailor made Second Lieutenant's Battledress Jacket, Trousers and Shirt, complete with helmet, overseas cap, boots and equipment. Great original grouping!
Wehrmacht (Heer) M37 Ankle Boots
Rare original pair of Wehrmacht M37 lace-up ankle boots (Schnürschuhe). Complete with all hobnails and iron parts, size 30. Different manufactured left and right boots however matching in all traces of usage and look to have been issued as a pair!
Waffen-SS Belt & Buckle - 'RODO'
Waffen-SS EM/NCO's Belt & Buckle (Koppel und Koppelschloß). On the reverse, the steel type buckle is nicely maker marked with 'RODO'. Nice original belt & buckle in good used condition!
Waffen-SS M44 Smooth Cotton Dot Pattern Trousers
Waffen-SS M44 Smooth-Cotton Dot Pattern Camouflage Trousers (Tarnhose M44) in extremely heavy combat worn and 'patchwork' repaired condition using many pieces of camouflage material. See photos. It's almost a piece of art!
German Pectoral Cross or 'Crucifix'
German Pectoral Cross or 'Crucifix' as worn by army chaplains (Heerespfarrer). Ebony wooden cross in a silvered brass frame, sized approximately 12 x 6 cms. Nice original period example in good condition!
'Westdeutscher Beobachter' Subscription Book
'Westdeutscher Beobachter' Subscription Book issued to a person from Aachen on 31 December 1937. Subscription stamps have been pasted from 1938/1943. Rare original booklet in good used condition!
French 3rd Zouave Badge 'J’y Suis, J’y Reste'
French 3rd Zouave Badge 'J’y Suis, J’y Reste' as worn by members of the US 509th PIB. Early 1935 pattern, maker marked by 'Chobillon'. The badge is unfortunately missing its pin. Rare original badge!
WH Late War Tan Painted 6x30 Binoculars
Standard Late War Tan Painted Wehrmacht Binoculars 'Dienstglas' 6 x 30 (Doppelfernrohr). Maker marked with 'cag' indicating production by 'D. Swarovski' from Wattens (Austria). Complete with leather carrying strap and rain cover. A nice and honest piece of equipment!
German FN Hi Power Pistol Holster
German FN Hi Power Pistol Holster (Pistolentaschen). The softshell leather holster is nicely maker marked and dated 'dta 41', it is nicely 'WaA' marked as well. Nice original pistol holster in actually used and worn condition!
WH (Heer) Medical M31 Canteen and Cup
WH (Heer) Medical/Mountain Troops M31 Canteen and Cup (Feldflasche 31 und Trinkbecher). This is a so-called 'Labeflasche' with a 1 liter capacity, complete with aluminum cup. The canteen, cover and straps are maker marked and dated 'ESB40'. Nice original canteen in very good condition!
'Daily Mirror' Newspaper 8 May 1945 'VE-DAY!'
'Daily Mirror' Newspaper, Issue for 8 May 1945 which was a special Victory Edition about the German surrender in Europe. The newspaper is showing some staining and damages. Nice example in good used condition!
'The Stars and Stripes' 8 May 1945 'Germany Quits'
'The Stars and Stripes' Londen Edition Newspaper, Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces, Issue for 8 May 1945 which was a special Victory Edition about the German surrender in Europe. The newspaper is showing some staining and damages. Nice example in good used condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'We'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'We' indicating production by the company of 'J. H. Werner' from Berlin. Nice original cross in very good condition!
Full unissued British Welfare Biscuits Tin 1944
Full unissued British Welfare Biscuits Tin. The welfare biscuits are manufactured by the company 'International Bisuit Co. Ltd.' and have been packed in January 1944. The unissued tin has never been opened and is still filled with the original wartime bisquits. Decorative original full unissued tin ...
WW1 German 'Perlux' Flashlight
Rare original World War 1 German 'Perlux' Flashlight (Taschenlampe). Fieldgrey fold-open type flashlight, nicely maker marked with the logo of the 'Gebrüder Bing' from Nürnberg, 'D.R.G.M.' marked and complete with instruction decals inside. Rare original flashlight in good used condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'AWS'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). Rare cross with the so-called pillowback (Waffelmuster), maker marked with the logo of the company 'AWS' (A. Werner & Sohne, Berlin). The vaulted cross is complete with typical thin needle. Rare original cross in good condition!
'Daimon' Flashlight in Carton Box
German 'Daimon' Flashlight (Taschenlampe). The flashlight still retains most of its original black coloured paint. The flashlight is complete with original carton box. Nice set in good unissued condition!
Dutch 'Bi-Jou' Hand Dynamo Torch
Dutch Bi-Jou Hand Dynamo Torch which was the lady version of the so-called 'Knijpkat' Flashlight. Nicely maker marked by the 'Philips' company. Unfortunately the plastic cap is missing, see photos. Nice original example in good used condition!
Dutch Wartime Specular Reflector
Dutch Wartime Specular Reflector (Spiegelreflector). This home made reflector is made of several small mirrors and was used with a small lightbulb in the middle to produce more light output with less power. Nice piece of homemade wartime engineering!
WW2 Dutch Black Out Lightbulb in Carton Box
World War 2 Dutch Black Out Lightbulb (Verduisteringslamp) as issued in many civilian homes during the war to help maintain blackout conditions against air raids. Complete with original carton box by 'Philips'. Nice original lightbulb in good used condition!
World War 2 Dutch Black Out Lightbulb
World War 2 Dutch Black Out Lightbulb (Verduisteringslamp) as issued in many civilian homes during the war to help maintain blackout conditions against air raids. Nice original example in good used condition!