World War 1 Uniforms & Equipment
World War 1
Cased 'Godet' Turkish Half Moon - 'Gallipoli Star'
Turkish Half Moon "Gallipoli Star" (Eiserner Halbmond/Gallipoli Stern). The star is made of silver showing stunning details. The star is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Godet' from Berlin and comes in its rarely seen matching red coloured case by 'Godet'. Desirable set in very good condition!
German Colonial Award in Silver
German Colonial Award in Silver (Kolonialauszeichnung) or known as Order of the Lion (Löwenorden). The silver class is complete with pin and catch. It is nicely marked on the back with 'Ges.Gesch' and 'Nr.34162'. Nice original colonial award in very good 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!
Cased WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'KAG'
Cased WW1 Iron Cross First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'K.A.G.'. The cross comes in its original early wartime type case. Desirable original set in good condition!
Imperial 'Flandernkreuz' 1914/18
Imperial Naval Corps Flanders Cross: 'Flandernkreuz' 1914/18 (Ehren- und Erinnerungskreuz Marinekorps Flandern). The bronze coloured tombak cross comes without ribbon. Nice original cross in good condition!
Lippe-Detmold Merit Cross 2nd Class
Lippe-Detmold War Merit Cross 2nd Class 1914 (Lippe-Detmold Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse 1914). The gilded tombak cross comes without ribbon. Nice original cross in very good condition!
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 4-Piece Luxury Ribbon Bar
World War 1 4-piece Luxury Ribbon Bar (Bandspange) for the WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Bavarian Military Merit Cross, the Hindenburg Cross with Swords and another medal. Nice original WW1 ribbon bar!
Imperial Navy U-Boat War Badge - 'AWS'
This is a very nice Imperial Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) U-Boat War Badge 1918 (U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen 1918). The tombak badge is nicely maker marked with the logo of the company 'AWS' (A. Werner & Sohne, Berlin). One of the rarest makers to be found. Stunning original badge!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - engraved
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross has a three piece construction with an iron core and a silver frame. The 'KO' marked cross is having a saying engraved on the back: 'Komt dir das Glück zum Greifen nah, so nimm, Fällst Du ins Wasser, dann schwim'. Rare original cross!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'Godet' with Hooks
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is nicely maker marked by 'Godet-Berlin'. The cross is having two additional soldered on hooks on the back. Extremely rare variant cross in very good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - engraved name
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross has a three piece construction with an iron core and a silver frame. The cross is having the name of the recipient engraved on the back: 'Wencher'. Nice original cross in good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class '925'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross has a three piece construction with an iron core and a silver frame. The cross is '925' silver marked. The cross is slightly vaulted (gewölbt). Nice original cross in very good condition!
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!
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!