'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!
'DRL Sportabzeichen' for War-Disabled
DRL Sports Badge for war-disabled (Deutsches Reichsabzeichen für Leibesübungen für Kriegsversehrte). This is a nice zinc-type badge, maker marked by the company of 'Wernstein' from Jena. 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!
Spange to the Iron Cross 1st Class 1939
Iron Cross 1st Class Repetition Clasp (Wiederholungsspange 1939 für das Eiserne Kreuz 1.Klasse 1914). Unmarked tombak example made by the company of 'Wilhelm Deumer' from Lüdenscheid. Unfortunately missing the pin, priced accordingly!
3-Piece 'Bandspange'
3-piece 'Bandspange' for the Iron Cross 2nd Class, the Ostmedal and the Westwall Medal. The Bandspange is the 4,5cms wide version and is in good, naturally fully functional, condition. Nice 'Bandspange' to upgrade a tunic with!
Small lot of Belt Buckles & Ribbons
Small lot of various Belt Buckles & Ribbons. Included are two double claw buckles, an Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon, War Merit Cross 2nd Class ribbon and some buttons and pins. See photos for more details. Bargain!
'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!
Set of 10 German 'J.H.Faber Motto' Pencils in Carton Box
Set of 10 German 'J.H.Faber Motto' Pencils (Bleistifte) in original Carton Box. The pencils are not dated but are period correct examples, perfect to complete your M35 Map/Dispatch Case (Meldekartentasche M35) with!
Adolf Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' - Tornisterausgabe 1941
Adolf Hitler's 'Mein Kampf', this is a so-called small sized 'Tornisterausgabe'(backpack edition). The book was published by the "Zentralverlag der NSDAP, München" in 1941. The book features 781 pages. Interesting original book in used 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!
Dutch M34 LBD Helmet - black overpaint
Dutch M34 LBD Helmet (Stalen Helm Model 34). The helmet is complete with its original leather liner and chinstrap, the liner is nicely 'CM1938' marked. The helmet has been period overpainted in black, possibly for the LBD or another civilian organisation. Nice original helmet!
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!
Dutch Caltrop - 'Kraaienpoot'
Dutch military caltrop - 'Kraaienpoot'. The green painted metal caltrop is marked with a 'L'. The caltrop has most likely been produced by the 'Hembrug' factories. There are some small rust spots, these can be cleaned. Nice example in good 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!
WH (Heer) Handbook - 'Reibert'
WH (Heer) Handbook - 'Reibert' - 'Der Dienst-Unterricht im Heere'. Special edition for 'Schützen der Schützenkompanie'. The book was published in 1939 by the "Verlag von E.S. Mittler & Sohn" in Berlin. Nice example in used condition!
WH (Heer) Handbook
WH (Heer) Handbook - 'Unterrichtsbook für Soldaten'. Special edition for 'für Schützen (Gewehr- und M.G.)'. The book was published in 1941 by the "Verlag Offene Worte" in Berlin. Nice example in good used condition!
Luftwaffe Flight/FJ EM's Flight Blouse
Luftwaffe Flight NCO's Flight Blouse (Fliegerbluse) as intended for a 'Gefreiter der Flieger/Fallschirmjäger'. Complete with collar-tabs, reapplied breast eagle and shoulder-straps. Nice original flight blouse in clearly used and worn condition!
Rare Emergency Medical Tag U.S. Army Booklet
Rare unissued Emergency Medical Tag U.S. Army Booklet. Early set of tags, revised Octobe 25,1940 edition. These were carried and used by all medics. These US type medical tags are extremely rare and hard to find!
Badge For Naval Pilots On Seaplanes 'H.Schaper'
Badge For Naval Pilots On Seaplanes (Abzeichen für Marine Flugzeugführer auf Seeflugzeugen). Late War 1918 private purchase Seaplane Flight Badge by 'H. Schaper', it comes in its original 'Hugo Schaper' Jeweller’s box. Stunning and rare original badge in very good, mint and unissued, condition!
Dutch 'Persoonsbewijs' & Ration Stamps
Dutch 'Persoonsbewijs' (Civil Identification Card). This ID-card belonged to a woman from the city Nijmegen and was issued to her on 15 July 1941. It comes together with 4 sheets of partly used wartime ration stamps. Nice original example in good used condition!
US M1 Combat Helmet
US M1 Combat Helmet with fixed bale and front seam. The helmet liner is marked with the logo of the 'Firestone' Company. The helmet looks to be showing remains of a whitewash winter camouflage. Nice original M1 helmet in good used condition!
Dutch Medical Kit with Contents
Dutch Medical Kit with Contents. The metal kidney shaped canister could be worn on the waist carrying belt by medical personnel, it is complete with its original contents. Rare original item in good condition!
Luftwaffe ID-disc 'Fl.Horst Altenburg Horst Komp'
Luftwaffe ID-disc 'Fl.Horst Altenburg Horst Komp' being from a member who served at the 'Fliegerhorst Altenburg' near Leipzig. The zinc type ID-disc is complete with its original carrying cord. Interesting original ID-disc in good used condition!
U.S. Navy Battle Ration Cookies 1945
U.S. Navy Battle Ration Cookies. Manufactured by the 'National Bisquit Co.' from New York. The full unissued container is nicely dated March 1945. Decorative original item!
NSB Flag (Vlag der Beweging)
NSB flag - (Vlag der Beweging). The NSB was the Dutch National Socialist Movement. The flag is approximately sized 115 x 75 cms. NSB flags are hard to find nowadays. Nice original example in very good condition!
WH Helmet Camouflage Net (Tarnnetz)
Wehrmacht Helmet Camouflage Net (Tarnnetz). The net is made of the correct (multi-coloured) hemp rope with drawstring, the correct spot welded ring and both small metal hooks. Rare and scarce original camouflage net in mint and unissued condition!
Wehrmacht 'Feldgendarmerie' Gorget
Wehrmacht 'Feldgendarmerie' Gorget (Ringkragen). The full-length chain is present. The magnetic steel gorget is complete with its brown carton backing. Hard to find original example in very good, near mint, condition!
Cased WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'Square Punch'
Cased WW1 Iron Cross First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is a so-called 'Quadrat' variant marked with a square punch. The cross comes in its original early wartime type case. Desirable original set in good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'Godet' in Prinzen Size
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse) in the so-called 'Prinzengröße'. The half size miniature cross is nicely maker marked by 'Godet Berlin' and '800' silver marked. Extremely rare variant cross in good condition!
WH (Heer) General's Tunic & Trousers
Wehrmacht (Heer) General's Tunic as intended for a 'Generalleutnant’. The tunic comes with a nice pair of General's trousers as found together. With tailor label from 'Alfred Gessner' from Würzburg. Stunning original Wehrmacht Army General's Tunic in very good condition!
Hitler-Jugend 'Skihose'
This is nice original pair of dark navy-blue coloured Hitler-Jugend Winter 'Ski' Trousers (HJ - DJ Überfallhose). The trousers are not visible maker marked or dated. Nice original pair of HJ trousers in good used condition!
Hardshell P08 Luger Holster
Wehrmacht P08 Luger Pistol Holster (Pistolentaschen P08). The blackened pigskin leather holster is nicely marked with 'DLU 1942 indicating production by the company of 'E. Lüneschloss' from Solingen in 1942. Great and scarce original Luger pistol holster in very good condition!
Waffen-SS 'Garbadine' Breeches
Waffen-SS 'Garbadine' Construction Breeches (Stiefelhose). The garbadine construction breeches are not visible marked or dated. The breeches are in very good condition, this would be a perfect pair of breeches to complete any SS officer's tunic with!
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class 'CCCG'
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'CCCG' indicating prodcution by the 'Godet & Co.' from Berlin. Probably with 3 failed attempts to mark the cross. Nice original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class in very good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class 'G'
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'G' indicating prodcution by the 'Godet & Co.' from Berlin. Complete with its original 17cms long sized ribbon. Nice original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class in very good condition!
Luftschutz M38 Gladiator Helmet
Luftschutz M38 Gladiator Helmet with Decal (Stahlhelm M38). This is a three-piece M38 type Luftschutz helmet, the helmet is complete with its liner and chinstrap. The helmet is nicely marked 'RL2 38/28' indicating production in 1938. Nice original helmet in used condition!
Waffen-SS Sleeve Eagle
Waffen-SS RZM-pattern Sleeve Eagle (Ärmeladler). The eagle is nicely machine-embroidered in silver-grey coloured on a black woolen backgrond. This is a late-war 'Dachau' type eagle. Nice original example in good unissued condition!
WH (Heer) 'Nebelwerfer' Summer Field Blouse
WH (Heer) Cotton Summer Field Blouse (Sommer Feldbluse), made of Russian cloth. The tunic is complete with flat-wire breast-eagle, collar tabs and a pair of shoulder-boards as intended for an 'Oberleutnant des Nebelwerfer-Regiment 53'. Nice original summer field blouse!
WW2 British Military Glass Urine Bed Bottle
Original unissued World War 2 British Military Glass Urine Bed Bottle as used in Field Hospitals. The glass bottle is nicely marked with the recognizable Broad Arrow. It comes in its original carton box. Decorative original item!
'Umleitung' Wooden Sign
'Umleitung' Wooden Sign. The sign is measuring approximately 54 x 15 cms. Very decorative and rare original wartime wooden road sign, this would be a great display piece in any collection room!
MG34 Spare Barrel Carrier 1938
MG34 Spare Barrel Carrier (Laufschützer). The fieldgrey painted barrel carrier is nicely maker marked by the company 'Switz' and dated 1938. It comes regrettably without carrying sling. Nice early example in good used condition!
Waffen-SS M42 Oakleaf Camouflage Smock
RESERVED Very rare original Waffen-SS M42 Camouflage Smock (Tarnjacke), printed in the Oakleaf 'A' (Eichenlaubmuster A) camouflage pattern, with parts of plane tree camouflage used for the pocket flaps and foliage loops. Hard to find original Waffen-SS Camouflage Smock in good used condition!
Cased German Cross in Gold '20'
Cased 'Deutsches Kreuz in Gold', light weight version, maker marked with number '20' indicating production by the company of 'C.F.Zimmermann'. The cross comes in its matching black coloured case. Rare set in top condition, desirable original cased German Cross in Gold!
'Zum Luftschutzraum' Enamel Sign
'Zum Luftschutzraum' Enamel Sign (Emailleschild). This is a rarely seen variant with special luminous paint which will glow in the dark. The sign is measuring approximately 42 x 15 cms. Hard to find original enamel sign in good used condition!