World War 1 Uniforms & Equipment
World War 1
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - Deumer
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). WW2 era production cross, the cross is not visible maker marked but can very likely be attributed to production by the company of 'Wilhelm Deumer' from Lüdenscheid. Nice original cross in very good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - Deumer
WW1 Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). Early unmarked 'Schinkel' form cross made by the company of 'Wilhelm Deumer' from Lüdenscheid. The cross is nicely vaulted (gewölbt) and having an unmagnetic brass core. Nice original cross in very good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'KO'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'KO' indicating production by 'Königliches Münzamt Orden' in Berlin. Nice original cross in good used condition!
WW1 Scottish Kilt Apron
World War 1 Scottish Kilt Apron. Made of a light brown cotton drill in the form of a rectangle. The front has a single patch pocket secured by a button. A name and service number is written on the back. Extremely rare original WW1 Scottish Kilt Apron in good used condition!
WW1 Prussian EM/NCO's Belt & Buckle
World War 1 Prussian EM/NCO's Belt & Buckle (Koppelschloß Preußen). Two-piece construction brass belt buckle, the buckle is nicely marked 'D.R.Gebrauchs-Musterschutz No.27448'. Complete with original belt as found together Nice original set!
WW1 French M1915 'Casque Adrian' Infantry Helmet
WW1 French 'Casque Adrian' Infantry Helmet. The helmet retains most of its original dark blue/grey paint, along with the original French "Flaming Bomb" badge with the standard 'RF' (Republique Francaise) initials on the bomb. Complete with liner. Nice original helmet!
WW1 German Wire Cutter Pouch
World War 1 German Wire Cutter Pouch (Tasche für Drahtschere). The wire cutters are nicely marked with 'D.R.G.M.' (Deutches Reich Gebrauchs Muster), the canvas pouch is not visible marked. Hard to find original World War 1 Wire Cutters in Pouch!
Cased 'Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer'
Cased Hindenburg Cross (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer). The cross comes in its original brown coloured etui. On the inside of the case is printed 'Treue um Treue, von Hindenburg'. Nice set in good used condition!
WW1 German 'Ersatz' Bayonet
World War 1 German 'Ersatz' Bayonet (Ersatzseitengewehr 88/98) having a steel grip, complete with original scabberd and replacement leather frog. Rare original example in good used condition!
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!
S98/05 Combat Bayonet with Frog
S98/05 Combat Bayonet with Frog (Seitengewehr 98/05 n.A.), a so called 'butcher' knife. The bayonet is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Alex Coppel' from Solingen and dated 1915. Complete with leather frog. Nice example in good used condition!
Cased 'Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer'
Cased Hindenburg Cross (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer). The cross comes in its original red coloured etui. On the inside of the case is printed 'Treue um Treue, von Hindenburg'. It comes together with an original period sales leaflet. Nice set in very good condition!
WW1 M1915/17 German Canteen - 1918
WW1 M1915/17 German Canteen. The papercloth cover is maker marked by the company of 'Emanuel Kahn' from Karlsruhe and dated 1918. Scarce original last ditch World War 1 'Ersatz' canteen in good used and uncleaned condition as found!
WW1 KS98 Bayonet
World War 1 KS98 Bayonet (kurzes Seitengewehr). The bayonet is nicely maker marked with the early 'C.E.' double squirrel logo of the company from 'Carl Eickhorn' from Solingen. Hard to find original bayonet in good used condition!
S98/05 Combat Bayonet with Frog
S98/05 Combat Bayonet with Frog (Seitengewehr 98/05 n.A.), a so called 'butcher' knife. The bayonet is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G.' from Oberndorf a.N. Nice example in good used condition!
Silesian Eagle Order 1st Class
World War 1 Silesian Eagle Order 1st Class (Schlesischer Adler 1. Stufe). The 3-piece construction badge has naturally a functional pin & catch construction. Nice original badge in very good condition!
WW1 Period German Pectoral Cross or 'Crucifix'
World War 1 Period German Bavarian Pectoral Cross or 'Crucifix' as worn by army chaplains (Heerespfarrer). Either silver or heavily silver plated frame, sized approximately 11,5 x 6 cms. Nice original period example in good condition!
WW1 German 'Tarnkapp' Flashlight
Rare original World War 1 German 'Tarnkapp' Flashlight (Taschenlampe). Fieldgrey flashlight with a glass bulb on the front above the inscription which has an adjustable hood (Tarnkapp). Rare original flashlight in good used condition!
German Colonial Award in Bronze
German Colonial Award in Bronze (Kolonialauszeichnung) or known as Order of the Lion (Löwenorden). The bronze class award comes without ribbon. It is nicely marked on the back with 'Ges.Gesch' and 'Nr.34162'. Nice original colonial award in very good condition!
German WW1 Photo Album
This is a nice World War 1 Period German Photo-Album from a soldier within a medical (Sanitäts) unit who saw service in Northern France. The small sized photo-album contains 96 photographs. Interesting and rare original World War 1 photo-album in good used condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class - '800' Silver
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is nicely marked in the ring with the silver content mark '800'. The cross comes with its original 14cms long sized ribbon. Nice original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class!
WW1 3-Piece Medal Bar 'Bavaria'
WW1 3-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a WW1 Bavarian Military Merit Cross 3rd Class, a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class and a Bavarian 9 Year Service Medal. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar. Nice original set in very good condition!
WW1 M1915/17 German Canteen
WW1 M1915/17 German Canteen. The canteen is complete with its rare original papercloth cover, it is faintly marked. Scarce original last ditch World War 1 'Ersatz' canteen in good used and uncleaned condition as found!
Südwest Afrika Denkmünze 1904-06
'Südwest Afrika Denkmünze' 1904-06 bronze medal (Den Siegreichen Streitern Südwest Afrika 1904-1906). The medal is complete with it's original ribbon. Nice example in very good condition!
Silesian Eagle Order 1st Class
World War 1 Silesian Eagle Order 1st Class (Schlesischer Adler 1. Stufe). The badge has naturally a functional pin & catch construction. Nice original badge in good used condition!
WW1 2-Piece Medal Bar & Batton
WW1 2-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class and a Hindenburg Cross. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar having a nice tag attached from the company of 'Friedrich Sedlatzek' from Berlin. With matching ribbon bar. Stunning set!
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class with Pouch
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse), complete with pouch of issue (Verleihungstüte). The cross is not visible maker marked. The cross is complete with its original 11cms long sized ribbon as found. Nice original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class!
WW1 German Bread bag
This is a nice World War 1 period German Army Bread bag (Brotbeutel). The breadbag is nicely maker marked and dated 1916. Nice and hard to find original WW1 German bread bag in good used condition!
WW1 German 7,65mm Pistol Holster
World War 1 German 7,65mm Pistol Holster (Pistolentasche) as intended for the 7,65mm Langenhan Pistol. The holster is nicely maker marked by the company 'Rich.Hänel' from Dresden and dated 1918. Nice original holster in good used condition!
WW1 German Wire Cutters in Pouch
World War 1 German Wire Cutters in Pouch (Drahtschere in Tasche). The wire cutters are nicely marked with 'D.R.G.M.' (Deutches Reich Gebrauchs Muster), the canvas pouch is not visible marked. Hard to find original World War 1 Wire Cutters in Pouch!
WW1 Prussian EM/NCO's Belt Buckle
World War 1 Prussian EM/NCO's Belt Buckle (Koppelschloß Preussen). The steel type buckle is not visible maker marked or dated. Nice original example in very good, mint and unissued, condition!
WW1 British Folding Saw 1912
WW1 British Folding Saw in leather pouch. Complete with wooden grips. The leather pouch is dated 1912 and is showing ink markings which indicate that it has been captured and reissued in the Imperial German Army during World War 1. Interesting original set in good used condition!
Miniature 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class
Miniature 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) sewn to small pieces of ribbon. Attached a handwritten paper tag 'Ordensbänder von Väterchen getragen' (Medal ribbons worn by Father). Decorative original 1870 miniature!
WW1 2-Piece Medal Bar
WW1 2-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class and a Bremen 'Hanseatenkreuz'. The hanseatic cross regrettably is showing some enamel damage. Nice original medal bar in good used condition!
Cased British No. 3 Mark II Binoculars 1918
Cased British No. 3 Mark II Army Field Binoculars 1918, complete with webbing carrying strap. The binoculars are stored in a leather case which is nicely marked 'Case No.2 Mark II Pristmatic Binocular' and dated 1915. Nice original British WW1 Binocular set!
Imperial German M1909 G98 Ammo Pouch 1914
Imperial German M1909 G98 Ammo Pouch 1914 (Patronentaschen). Larger pattern pouch, two internal clip separators are missing. The pouch is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Hohmann & Sohn' from Kaiserslautern and dated 1914. Nice original pouch in good condition!
WW1 'Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen'
Nice original Weimar period 'Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen'. The medal is nicely marked on the back with 'Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen, ges. gesch., Hamburg 11'. Nice original example in very good condition!
WW1 Binoculars - 'Fernglas 08'
Standard World War 1 German army binoculars 'Fernglas 08'. Nicely maker marked by the company of 'Emil Busch AG' in Rathenow. The binoculars are in good used condition, a nice and honest piece of equipment!
WW1 Big Bertha Matchbox Holder
World War 1 Big Bertha Matchbox Holder. The magnetic sheet-metal construction matchbox holder is showing a relief image of the grenade of the big bertha canon (Fleissige Berta) with an image of an Iron Cross in its center. Very decorative original WW1 personal souvernir item!
WW1 German EM/NCO's Leather Belt 1914
World War 1 German EM/NCO's Leather Belt (Koppelriemen). The 88cms long belt is not visible maker marked but clearly dated 1914. Complete with typical WW1 type buckle-clip. Nice original belt in good used condition!
WW1 Decorated 'Verdun' Shell Case
World War 1 Decorated French 'Verdun' 75mm Shell Case. The brass shell case measures approximately 35cms in length and 8,5cms in diameter. It shows a nicely decorated image of the port of Verdun. Decorative original WW1 Trench Art Souvernir!
Prussian Shooting Lanyard
Prussian Shooting Lanyard (Preußen Schützenschnur) having one acorn attached being the second grade ('2.Stufe). This is a lanyard as intended for wear by Prussian Infantry. Nice original WW1 Period Marksmanship Lanyard in good condition!
WW1 German Mess Kit 1914
World War 1 German Mess Kit M1908 (Kochgeschirr). Black painted aluminum construction mess kit. The mess kit is nicely maker marked by the company 'Wilh.Berg' and dated 1914. Nice original WW1 German mess kit in good used condition!
WW1 Prussian 3-Piece Medal Bar
WW1 Prussian 3-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a Prussian Merit Cross for War Aid, Prussian Landwehr Long Service Award 2nd Class and a Prussian Centenarmedaille 1897. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar. Nice original set in good used condition!
Bavarian Military Merit Cross 3rd Class
Case Bavarian Military Merit Cross 3rd Class (Bayern Militair-Verdienstkreuz III Klasse mit Schwertern). Example is complete with its original ribbon and case of issue. Nice original set in good condition!
Prussian Red Cross Medal 2nd Class
Prussian Red Cross Medal 2nd Class (Medaille für Verdienste um das Rothe Kreuz). The medal comes on it's original confectioned ribbon. Nice original medal in very good condition!
WW1 2-Piece Medal Bar
WW1 2-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class and a Hindenburg Cross. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar for wear on the 'walking-out' tunic. Nice original set in good used condition!
WW1 Wound Badge in Silver - cut-out
WW1 Wound Badge in Silver (Verwundeten Abzeichen in Silber 1918). The non-magnetic badge is not visible maker marked, this is the harder to find cut-out variant (durchbrochen). Nice example in good used condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class 'Z'
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with a 'Z' possibly indicating production by the company 'Zeich' from Berlin. The cross comes with its original 12cms long sized ribbon. Nice original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class!
Prussian 1870's 'Artillerie' Binoculars
Prussian 1870's 'Artillerie' Binoculars (Fernglas). The imperial German Binoculars are engraved with 'Artillerie' (Artillery). The binoculars are in good used condition, decorative piece of antique!