Original Dutch Militaria
Holland (Dutch Militaria)
Dutch 'Buitenmodel' Tunic - Sergeant Artillery
Dutch 'Buitenmodel' Tunic as intended for an Artillery Sergeant. The tunic has the so-called 'Bananenschillen' on the sleeves which indicates the rank of 'Sergeant'. The tunic is in overall good used condition. Nice original Dutch tunic!
Dutch Navy Sailor's Cap
Rare original pre-1940 Dutch Navy Sailor's Cap (Koninklijke Marine. Muts). The cap is complete with original pre-1940 type tally "Koninklijke Marine.". Hard to find original Dutch Navy cap in very good condition!
Dutch M16 Combat Helmet
Dutch M16 Combat Helmet (Stalen Helm Model 16A). The helmet is complete with it's original leather liner and chinstrap. There are some normal damages and scratches caused by usage. Nice original early model Dutch combat helmet in very good condition!
Dutch Gasmask Canister Model 'H'
Rare original Dutch Gasmask Canister Model 'H' (Gasmaskerbus Model H). The canister still retains most of its original green paint and is complete with its original carrying straps. Nice original Gasmask Canister in very good condition!
Dutch long underpants 1931
Rare original Dutch long underpants (Onderbroek). Fine quality off-white coloured cotton/tricot blend underpants. The underpants are named and dated 1 October 1931. Hard to find original Dutch underpants in very good condition!
Dutch Bread Bag - 'CM1940'
Dutch Bread Bag (broodzak M16, onberedenen, nieuw model). The breadbag is made of thick heavy duty green/grey canvas. The breadbag is nicely marked with an 'CM' marking (Centraal Magazijn) and dated 1940. Nice and scarce original example in good used condition!
Dutch Cavalry Mess Kit
Dutch Cavalry Mess Kit (Eetketel voor beredenen), this is a special larger version intended for cavalry personnel. The galvanized mess kit is not visible maker marked or dated. The mess kit is slightly dented, see photos.Rare original example in good used condition!
Dutch Gala Tunic Grouping
This is a nice original Dutch black coloured Gala (dress) tunic grouping as intended for a 1st Lieutenant within the Artillery (1e luitenant der Artillerie). The grouping is consisting of a pair of pants, tunic and kepi. Nice original gala (dress) tunic grouping in used condition!
Dutch M95 'Bloktas' CM 1916
Dutch M.95 Ammo Pouch (Bloktas). The brown leather ammo pouch is complete with all partitions and is nicely marked and dated 'CM 1916', the pouch is nicely maker marked by the company 'Van der Horst & de Heus'. Hard to find original ammo pouch in very good condition!
Dutch Marines Gasmask & Canister
Rare original Dutch Marines Gasmask & Canister (Mariniers Gasmasker). Both the gasmask and canister are nicely marked with the soldier's service number 'Z III-7046' indicating that this soldier was a 'Zeemilicien' (Marine Engineer). Dated 1939. Rare original Dutch Marines gasmask set!
Rare original box for Hembrug M95 ammunition
Rare original Dutch transport box for Hembrug M95 Ammunition for rifles and carbines (Patronen voor geweren en karabijnen). The box was originally filled with 24 small boxes of 10 rounds of 6,5 x 53,5 R M95 Hembrug Ammunition. Dated 1925. Rare original carton box!
Dutch 'Adjudant der Jagers Kepie'
Dutch 'Kepie' for a adjutant within the Regiment 'Jagers' (Adjudant der Jagers). The recognizable darkgreen coloured kepi is having double yellow coloured piping and one gold coloured piping indicating the rank of adjutant. Rare original kepi in good condition!
Dutch M1915 EM's Leather Belt
Dutch M1915 EM's Leather Belt (Manschappen Koppelriem Model 1915 voor onberedenen). The belt is nicely marked with a 'CM' marking (Centraal Magazijn) and various unit markings. Hard to find original belt in good used condition!
Dutch Netherlands East Indies Army Sleeve Shield Sumatra
This is a nice original Dutch Netherlands East Indies Army Sleeve Shield as intended for territorial military units on Sumatra and surrounding islands. The shield is in good condition and showing some normal traces of usage. Nice original sleeve-shield!
Dutch M1915 EM's Leather Belt
Dutch M1915 EM's Leather Belt (Manschappen Koppelriem Model 1915 voor onberedenen). The belt is not visible maker marked or dated but probably dates from the late 30's. Hard to find original Dutch belt in very good condition!
Dutch Captain's Greatcoat
Dutch privately purchased (Buitenmodel) Greatcoat as intended for a Captain (Kapitein) within the army. The greatcoat is nicely maker marked by the tailor 'N.V. Dekker & Dijkstra' from Utrecht and named to Captain 'W.Kok' and dated May 1939. Hard to find original Dutch Greatcoat!
Dutch Fieldgrey M1912 Tunic
This is a nice Dutch so-called 'Grove Stof' Combat Tunic (Veldjas M.1912). The tunic is nicely marked and dated with 'M.W.1913' (Magazijn Woerden). Scarce original World War 1 Dutch Infantry Jacket in very good condition, not often offered for sale!
Dutch 'Grove Stof' Combat Tunic
This is a nice Dutch so-called 'Grove Stof' Combat Tunic (Veldjas M1912/16). Tunic as intended for a Corporal within the Artillery. Nicely marked and dated 'M.A.1915' (Magazijn Amsterdam 1915). Scarce original jacket in good used condition, not often offered for sale!
Dutch M95 'Bloktas' CM 1916
Dutch M.95 Ammo Pouch (Bloktas). The brown leather ammo pouch is complete with all partitions and is nicely marked and dated 'CM 1916', there are some unit/service markings. Hard to find original ammo pouch in good used condition!
Dutch 'Hembrug' Bayonet
Dutch 'Hembrug' Bayonet (bajonet voor het geweer M.95). The German made Dutch bayonet is complete with its original light brown leather scabberd with belt-loop, complete with horizontal leather retaining strap. Nice original bayonet in good used condition!
Dutch M95 'Bloktas' CM 1915
Dutch M.95 Ammo Pouch (Bloktas). The brown leather ammo pouch is complete with all partitions and is nicely maker marked and dated 'CM 1915', there are some unit/service markings. Hard to find original ammo pouch in good used condition!
Dutch POW Clay Ashtray 'Neubrandenburg'
Hand made souvernir clay astray of a Dutch Prisoner of War who was held in captivity in POW Camp 'Neubrandenburg', also known as 'Oflag 67'. The clay ashtray is sized approximately 12 x 7 x 2,5 cms. Rare and interesting original item!
Dutch POW Wooden Box 'Neubrandenburg'
Hand made souvernir wooden tobacco box of a Dutch Prisoner of War who was held in captivity in POW Camp 'Neubrandenburg', also known as 'Oflag 67'. The wooden box is sized approximately 10,5 x 9 x 2 cms. Rare and interesting original item!
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 marked and dated 'MA 1916' (Magazijn Amsterdam 1916). Hard to find original Dutch pants in used condition!
Dutch Button Cleaning Stick
Dutch Pre-War Soldier's Button Cleaning Stick (Knopenschaar). The wooden cleaning stick measures approximately 26cms in length. The cleaning stick is nicely marked with the soldier's service numbers. Decorative original item in good used condition!
Cased Dutch Binoculars 'Heliorem 8x25
1930s Dutch Binoculars 'Heliorem 8x25'. These were privately purchased binoculars, often worn by officers on their so-called 'Buitenmodel' tunic. In case marked by 'Frans H. de Wolff' from Delft. Hard to find set of Dutch binoculars in good used condition!
Dutch 'Buitenmodel' Officer's Bread Bag
Dutch 'Buitenmodel' Officer's Bread Bag (Broodzak, Buitenmodel). Made of thick heavy duty tan coloured canvas. The bread bag is not visible maker marked or dated. Nice original example in good used condition!
Pair of Dutch Boot Pullers
This is a nice pair of Dutch Boot Pullers. Nice original pair in good used condition, this would be a nice addition to an officer's personal kit display!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
WW2 period Dutch Military Dog Tag
WW2 period Dutch Military Dog Tag (Herkenningsplaatje). Zinc example, complete with original carrying cord. Named to 'Jacobus ...lokker' from Hoorn, his name is hard to read. Nice original example in good used condition!
Dutch Instruction Booklet for Gas Protection
Dutch Instruction Booklet for Gas Protection (Handleiding Gasbescherming) Part I. The instruction booklet was published in 1938 by the 'Royal Military Academy' in Breda. Nice original instruction booklet in good used condition!