First World War items
World War 1
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!
Cased WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class
Cased WW1 Iron Cross First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is not visible maker marked. The cross comes in its original early wartime black coloured case, marked with '1914/15' on the lid. Desirable original set in good condition!
1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class
1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross has a three piece construction and has a magnetic A-type core. There is a repair to the suspension loop. Typical Iron Cross from the award period in good used condition, rare original 19th century cross!
WW1 3-Piece Medal Bar 'Württemberg'
WW1 3-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, a Medal for bravery and loyalty King of Wuerttemberg in Silver and a Hindenburg Cross. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar. Nice original set in very good condition!
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 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 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!
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!
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!
Miniature WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class
Rare half sized miniature WW1 Iron Cross first class (Halbminiatur Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The miniature is sized approximately 28 x 28 mm. The miniature cross is not visible maker marked. Extremely rare and hard to find half-sized miniature cross in very good condition!
German Reichswehr Visor Cap
German Reichswehr period EM/NCO's Visor Cap (Schirmmütze). The cap is complete with it's original cocarde. The cap is having a so-called "crusher" style leather visor. Nice original early visor cap in good used condition!
Cased Prussian Golden Merit Cross
Prussian Golden Merit Cross with Case and Outer Carton (Verdienstkreuz in Gold im Überkarton). The case and outer carton are the same as can be used for the Military Merit Cross and very hard to find! Rare and desirable original set in very good condition!
WW1 Enameled Drinking Cup
This is a nice and scarce original German World War 1 Enameled Drinking Cup (Trinkbecher 15). Nicely maker marked and dated with 'Bing 16' indicating production in 1916. Example in good used condition!
WW1 Iron Cross Ribbon Bar on Carton Selling Board
WW1 Iron Cross Ribbon Bar on Carton Selling Board (Bandspange zum Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The Bandspange is of the larger 2,5 cms wide version and is having a miniature iron cross attached, mounted on its original "D.R.G.M. 651 496" marked display cardboard backing. Rare piece!
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class 'WILM'
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with a 'WILM' indicating production by the company of 'H.R. Wilm' in Berlin. The cross is complete with its original confectioned 'Austrian-styled' ribbon as found. Nice cross in very good condition!
Carton Iron Cross 2nd Class 1870
Carton 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cardboard Iron Cross is approximately 42mm wide and corresponds to actual sizes. These cardboard crosses probably served for decorative purposes. Decorative original piece!
German M16 Camouflaged Combat Helmet Shell
German M16 'Mimikri' Camouflage Combat Helmet Shell (Stahlhelmglocke M16). The steel construction M16 helmet retains most of its original mimicry camouflage paint. The shell is marked 'G62'. Great looking original German WW1 Camouflaged helmet shell!
Miniature WW1 'Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen'
Rare original Weimar period miniature 'Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen'. The multi-piece construction 20mm sized miniature is nicely marked on the back with 'Ges.Gesch.'. Nice original example in good used condition!
Turkish Half Moon - 'Gallipoli Star'
Turkish Half Moon "Gallipoli Star" (Eiserner Halbmond/Gallipoli Stern). The star is nicely maker marked with 'BB&Co'. It's complete with it's functional original pin/catch system. De details on this star are simply stunning. Nice original piece!
WW1 German Rifle Scope Visar 2¾ x
WW1 German Rifle Scope Visar 2¾ x in original carrying case (Zielfernrohr zum Infanterie-Gewehr Modell 98 mit Behalter). Nicely maker marked by the company of 'Emil Busch AG' from Rathenow. The scope, mounts and carrying case are all marked with the unique number '3254'. Reduced in price!!!
WW1 German Medal Grouping
WW1 German Medal Grouping in period showcase. The grouping consists of a Mecklenburg-Schwerin Friedrich Franz War Merit Cross 2nd Class 1914, Red Cross Medal, Iron Cross 2nd Class, Iron Cross 1st class and a Turkish Half Moon "Gallipoli Star". Great original WW1 Medal Grouping!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'G' - Godet
WW1 Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'G', indicating production by the company of 'Godet & Co.' from Berlin. Nice original cross in very good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - Meybauer
WW1 Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Paul Meybauer' from Berlin, it is nicely marked with the Meybauer logo on the back. Nice original cross in good condition!
Cased 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 pieces are '800' silver marked. The cross comes in a great looking privately purchased type case!
WW1 Non-Combatant Iron Cross 2nd Class 'EW'
WW1 Non-Combatant Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) in original presentation case. The cross is maker marked with a 'EW' indicating an unknown manufacturer. The cross is complete with its original 21cms long sized ribbon and presentation case found. Nice set 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' (Schraubscheibe), unusual variant with two screwposts and back-plate. Nice original example in used condition!
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WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class with loops
WW1 Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is not visible maker marked. Rare type without pin and catch, instead it's having four soldered on loops on the back. Extremely rare variant WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 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' (Schraubscheibe) which is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Paul Meybauer' from Berlin. Nice original example in good condition!