World War 1 Uniforms & Equipment
World War 1
Screw-back WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'L/15'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), this is a scarce so-called 'screw-back version, maker marked with 'L/15' indicating production by the company of 'Otto Schickle' from Pforzheim. Nice original cross in good used condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'Petz & Lorenz'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). Rare one-piece construction zinc-type cross. The cross is not maker marked but can be attributed to production by 'Petz & Lorenz' from Unterreichenbach. Rare original cross in good condition!
WW1 German Medical Canteen 1917
WW1 M1915/17 German Medical Canteen. The cover is maker marked and dated 1917. The enamel cup is maker marked by 'Eschebach' from Radeberg and dated 1917. Scarce original World War 1 Medical canteen in good used and uncleaned condition as found!
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!
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!
WW1 5-Piece Medal Bar
WW1 5-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, a Mecklenburg-Schwerin Friedrich Franz War Merit Cross 2nd Class 1914, a Hamburg 'Hanseatenkreuz', a Hindenburg Cross and a Prussian Long Service Medal. Great original Medal-Bar!
Cased WW1 Iron Cross 1st & 2nd Class
WW1 Iron Cross 1st & 2nd Class in privately purchased type luxury case. The 2nd class cross is not visible maker marked. The 1st class cross is maker marked 'WS' for 'Wagner Sohn' from Berlin. Nice and decorative original set in good condition!
Cased screw-back WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'L/57'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), this is a scarce so-called 'screw-back version in the 1939 form, maker marked with 'L/57' by 'Boerger & Co' from Berlin. The cross comes in its rare original matching 'LDO' marked screw-back type case. Stunning original 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 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). Complete with typical thin needle. Rare original cross in 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!
2 Prussian Merit Crosses for War Aid
Set of 2 Prussian Merit Crosses for War Aid being very interesting from a collector's point of view, one cross is a regular production cross, the second cross is showing a production failure having the suspension ring attached in a wrong position, see photos.
Prussian Merit Cross for War Aid
Prussian Merit Cross for War Aid (Kreuz für Kriegshilfsdienst). The cross is period mounted on a so-called 'Einzelspange'. It comes with its functional pin/catch attachment for mounting it on a tunic. Nice original cross in very good condition!
Miniature WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class
Miniature World War 1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The 16mm sized miniature is very detailed, the miniature is attached to its original buttonhole device and complete with original piece of ribbon. Nice and decorative original miniature in very good 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 Miniature Iron Cross 1st & 2nd Class
Nice 9mm Miniature World War 1 Iron Cross 1st Class and Iron Cross 2nd Class. The tombak miniatures are nicely mounted on their lapel-pin and showing stunning details. Nice original miniature set!
Large sized WW1 Iron Cross Wall Plaque
Large sized WW1 Iron Cross Wall Plaque. The cast iron plaque is sized approximately 25 x 25 cms and has a weight of 1,3kg. The plaque is not visible maker marked. This would be a centerpiece to display in an iron cross collection. Nice and decorative original piece!
WW1 German 'Militärpaß'
World War 1 German 'Militärpaß' as issued to 'Kannonier Heinrich Jostmeier' in 1902. During WW1 he served in the '4.Kompagnie IV Bataillon Infanterie-Ersatz-Truppe Beverloo' (Belgium). Interesting original WW1 soldier's paybook!
WW1 Iron Cross 1914-1915 Podium Banner
World War 1 German Podium Banner (84 x 64 cm) showing an Iron Cross within a laurel wreath with the date 1914 / 1915. The bottom edge of the banner is trimmed with twisted silver wire fringe. The banner is complete with metal clips. Rare and decorative original piece!
WW1 Hardshell P08 Luger Holster
WW1 P08 Luger pistol holster (Pistolentaschen P08). The light brown coloured leather holster is nicely maker marked and dated 1916. The holster is in good used condition. Great and scarce original Luger pistol holster!
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!
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!
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!
Prussian M1889 Infantry Officer's Sword
Prussian M1889 Infantry Officer's Sword (Preußen Infanterie Offiziersdegen 1889 - IOD89). The blade has unfortunately been sharpened once. The repainted scabberd is marked with serial number '896'. Nice Prussian Infantry Officer's Sword!
WW1 3-Piece Luxury Ribbon Bar
World War 1 3-piece Luxury Ribbon Bar (Bandspange) for the WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Bavarian Military Merit Cross and the Hindenburg Cross with Swords. Nice original WW1 ribbon bar!
German 'Militair-Paß' 1868
German 'Militair-Paß' 1868. The pass belonged to a member within the '6.Westf.Inf.Rgt.No55' (6. Westfälisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 55) who has been awarded with the War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71. Interesting original pass from the Franco-Prussian War!
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 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!
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Small sized WW1 German 'Reichskriegsflagge'
Small sized World War 1 German 'Reichskriegsflagge' (Imperial National War Flag). The small sized rayon flag is sized approximately 14 x 8 cms. Decorative original patriotic item!
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!
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!
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!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class & Miniature 'Godet'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'G', indicating production by the company of 'J.Godet & Sohn' from Berlin. Nice original cross in very good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'WS'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is nicely maker marked with 'WS' indicating production by the company of 'Wagner & Sohn' from Berlin. Rare A14 first core type being a modified 1870 core. Nice original wartime awarded cross in very good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - Juncker
RESERVED WW1 Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). WW2 period manufactured cross by the company of 'C.E. Juncker' from Berlin. The cross is nicely vaulted (gewölbt) and having an unmagnetic brass core. Nice original cross in very good condition!
WW1 Combat Y-straps 1915
World War 1 German Combat Y-straps for mounted troops (Koppeltragegestell für Berittene), maker marked by the 'Sattler-Innung' from Hannover and dated 1915. The Y-straps have most likely been reissued during the Reichswehr/Wehrmacht period. Rare original 1915 dated y-straps in good used condition!
Mecklenburg - Schwerin Merit Cross 2nd Class
Mecklenburg-Schwerin Friedrich Franz War Merit Cross 2nd Class 1914. The cross is complete with its original 9cms long sized ribbon. Nice original cross in very good condition!
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!
War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71
War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71 (Kriegsdenkmünze 1870/71). Nice example that is period mounted on a so-called 'Einzelspange'. On the edge of the medal is inscribed 'Aus Erobertem Geschuetz' (made from conquered cannon). Nice original example!
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 Iron Cross 1st Class - screw-back
WW1 Iron Cross First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), this is a scarce so-called 'screw-back version' having a two-piece screw-back set-up (Schraubscheibe). The cross is not visible maker marked. Nice example in good used and worn 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!
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Kampfflieger Leutnant Pippart Postcard
This is a nice original WW1 period 'W.Sanke' photo-postcard nr.624 from the famous 'Deutsche Fliegerhelden' (German aviation heroes) series, depicting the Kampf-Flieger 'Leutnant Pippart'. Nice and decorative original postcard!
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!
Turkish Half Moon - 'Gallipoli Star'
Turkish Half Moon "Gallipoli Star" (Eiserner Halbmond/Gallipoli Stern). The star is made of silver, the enamel is in perfect condition with minor scratches and traces of usage, see photos. The star is not visible maker marked. De details on this star are simply stunning. Nice original piece!
Kampf-Flieger Oberleutnant Gerlich Postcard
This is a nice original WW1 period 'W.Sanke' photo-postcard from the famous 'Deutsche Fliegerhelden' (German aviation heroes) series, depicting the Kampf-Flieger 'Oberleutnant Gerlich'. Nice and decorative original postcard!
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!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - screw-back
WW1 Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), this is a scarce so-called 'screw-back version' having a two-piece screw-back set-up (Schraubscheibe). All parts are nicely '800' silver marked. Nice example in good used condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - screw-back
WW1 Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), this is a scarce so-called 'screw-back version' having a two-piece screw-back set-up (Schraubscheibe). The cross is '800' silver marked. Nice example in good used condition!