SOLD ITEMS

Minty Waffen-SS Erbsentarn camouflage field blouse in smooth Italian cotton. The garment is a superb example showing its bright and contrast rich colours that would be very hard to upgrade. Nicely marked Betr. Ra. indicating production by Betriebswerk Ravensbrück (Texled). Most of these garments feature heavily frayed button holes, holes or faded colours. At some point, most probably post war; a stamp was added inside inside reading SA-Spez.-Div Feldhernhalle. The buttons to the front have been moved about 2CM to accommodate a larger waist. There is a area of light wear to the back but no fading. The garment is near perfect and would be a very good addition to any SS collection. For sure one of the best Erbsentarn garments I have had the pleasure to offer with the best colour scheme!

Stunning M38 paratrooper helmet marked CKL68 indicating production by Eisenhüttenwerke, Thale. The helmet is a late war type no decal M38 helmet. The helmet retains its originally mounted late war liner and chinstrap. The helmet retains all of its 4 untouched tight slotted and vented aluminum liner bolts. The helmet retains 99% of its original factory Feldgrau textured paint. The helmet is a size 68 shell with a size 58 liner. The liner is marked R.B.Nr. 0/0251/0111. The chinstrap is a plain sewn late war variant with a friction buckle. Simply the best late M38 paratrooper helmet I have ever had!

Unissued late war MP44 magazine pouch marked JWA 44 indicating production by Moritz Stecher, Lederwerk, Freiburg. Textbook example with webbing closing straps with woven holes, Lux marked tips, red lined fabric, Press-Stoff closing flap sides lined with leather and marked MKB-42 on the loops. No damage, no repairs. This right side pouch would easily be paired with a holster, mapcase or offcourse the left side pouch. Beautiful example!

Rare and perfect Waffen-SS reversible parka in the rare oak leaf spring pattern. The parka is in the size II which is the perfect mannequin size; not too large, not too small. The colours and pattern on the garment are perfect and it comes without any damages or alterations. The garment is a perfect and rarely encountered example that is considered one of the rarest examples around. Choice piece!

Superb, published three-tone camouflage helmet in excellent condition. The helmet is published on page 226 of Germany’s Combat Helmets by Ken Niewiarowicz. The helmet is a typical M40 Heer, single decal example with period applied thick vehicle camouflage paint often referred to as ‘Normandy’ camouflage. The helmet retains the original period applied paint up to 90% and would be very hard to upgrade. A textbook, top shelf example.

A double decal Heer M35 helmet in mint condition marked SEst64 (!). The helmet is marked SEst64 indicating production by Sächsische Emaillier und Stanzwerke A.G. The helmet marking SEst64 was only manufactured for a very short period in 1936! The 1931 dated non(!)- reinforced liner is original to the helmet and its band is dated 1935. The chinstrap is nicely marked G Schaube 1936. The helmet still retains 99% of its original ET decals and paint. The helmet is truly one of the best apple green M35 helmets that I’ve seen out there and would be a crown in any helmet collection. Simply a textbook M35 with extremely rare SEst markings – for sure the best one on the market today!

Extremely rare, original British made Jumpsuit for use with the British SOE (Special Operations Executive) or US OSS(Office of Strategic Services). These jumpsuits, nick named ‘Striptease suits’ were worn on top of civilian clothing by secret agents dropped over occupied territory. These suits were to be worn during the jump and immediately discarded after. These coveralls are made in a heavy duck with hand screened camouflage pattern. Most of these rare coveralls found post war use as tank coveralls where the back pad pouch on the back was removed and a hood added which is the case here. The hood would be easily restored back by removal. This is a used example in good condition with three of its original zippers. The zippers are all original to the piece, with 3 pull tabs. The zippers are in good working condition. There is not another one on the market today where they are only rarely offered. For sure one of the most rare items I’ve ever had the chance to offer. A museum piece!

Textbook M40 single decal Waffen-SS helmet marked Q66 indicating production by Quist. The helmet retains its original decal, and finish up to 90% and its factory installed liner. Textbook helmet with textbook Quist Waffen-SS decal in very good, used condition.

Textbook, Waffen-SS issued M36 field blouse with period sewn insignia. The jacket was found in a household clearing near Kassel, in 2021 with two other SS NCO jackets. The garment is in untouched condition with wartime sewn sleeve eagle and blank collar tab. The base garment is a early example made for the the Heer,  issued within the Ranks of the Waffen-SS. The jacket has been in my collection but has otherwise not been in another collection before. The garment would be easily restored with a runic tab and shoulderstraps or simply left as is, a excellent early and combat worn Waffen-SS field blouse!

Excellent first world war privately purchased officers helmet made by Ludwig Bortfeldt, Bremen. This helmet is thé cover helmet pictured on Feldzug, Volume 1 by Michael Baldwin. The helmet is a well known and well documented example; probably one of the most wanted examples out there. Underneath is a quote from Michael Baldwin’s observations on this very helmet from Feldzug, volume 1. 

The helmet was for an officer in an unidentified  Dragoon regiment. It was much more difficult to construct than the previous Sharko: The whole body is made of cloth-covered cork including the peaks, as is the silhouetted front plate, visible under the cloth covering as well as the cockades. All the other helmet furniture is cloth0covered metal, apart from the uncovered, raw brass, convex mounted, troop styled chin scales. There is another identical helmet among the very large helmet collection in the Fort De La Pompelle, a very good museum just outside of the city of Reims, France. This helmet has uncovered chin scales. It may transpire that this was a Bortfeldt feature but this is my own speculation.

There is a glued repair to the spike at some time in the past and the lower portion shows evidence of previously having eyelets/grommets in the ventilation holes. There are six sewn cotton retaining loops to the front of the badge and four to the rear. Although now missing, these would have held in place red woolen regimental numbers which were mounted on the same type of cloth that is covering the helmets exterior, when required for field manoeuvres or wartime service.

This is a spectacular helmet is exceptionally rare and can be seen on the cover and extensively photographed inside of Feldzug, Volume 1 – making this one of the most desirable first world war Pickelhauben on the market today!

Stunning original Waffen-SS M42 combat helmet marked EF68 indicating production by Emaillierwerke Fulda. The helmet bears its textbook EF SS decal and paint retaining up to 90%. The helmet is a very big size 68 shell with its originally mounted late war spliced liner and chinstrap. The helmet is a typical late war example of a rare and big sized original Waffen-SS helmet. Very hard to find big sized SS helmets especially in great condition like this one!

Near mint original and extremely rare Waffen-SS reversible parka in blurred edge or Rauchtarnmuster camouflage. The parka retains most if not all originally sewn buttons. The garment is only lightly worn if at all with a handsewn repair to the collar/hood which I photographed. The garment is executed in a very nice bright and typical Waffen-SS blurred edge camouflage pattern. The garment is a nice large size which will fit most if not all mannequins. Rarer then the spring colored oak parka – possibly the rarest Waffen-SS winter garment to find!

A double decal Heer M35 helmet in unissued condition. The helmet is marked EF66 indicating production by Emaillierwerke A.G., Fulda. The reinforced liner is original to the helmet and comes with a nice and clear 1939 domestamp. The chinstrap is nicely marked 1940. The helmet still retains 99% of its original Pocher decals and paint. Very hard to find a EF M35 helmet with factory Pocher decals!  I picked the helmet straight out of the woodwork – this is the best one I’ve ever found in Germany! The helmet is truly one of the best apple green M35 helmets that I’ve seen out there and would be a crown in any helmet collection. Simply a textbook M35 in the best possible condition – for sure the best one on the market today!

Excellent and textbook EU-Deactivated MP38 submachine gun. This example is a typical, early 1940 dated example marked 27 indicating production by Erma, B. Geipel, G.m.b.H. Waffenfabrik Erfurt. The MP38 is textbook in all parts; from the machined upper receiver to the cast aluminum lower to the early smooth magazine. The MP38 comes with the second pattern retracting handle which was a mandatory change on all MP38’s made on 25.7.1942. The MP38 is not fully number matching but is a rare beast as is. The MP38 was never refinished and is in its original, as found condition; besides it being deactivated ofcourse. The mp38 is deactivated with the barrel, bolt and trigger welded solid without moving parts other then the functional folding stock. The MP38 comes with a Dutch deactivation certificate. This is a very rare piece, that would be hard to upgrade. Of 14.000 MP38’s being produced in 1940, this is one of the very few that is left and would make a great addition to any collection!

Pickup is preferred, shipping within the Netherlands at cost of quality packaging and shipping at your own risk. I will not and can not ship this outside the EU.

A scarce and iconic Assault Vest as worn during D-day by members of  the 1st, 4th, and 29th Infantry Divisions as well as the 2nd Ranger Battalion. The vest is a stunning original mint example marked Harian 1944 and in a good size Medium to fit most if not all modern mannequins. There are no repairs or modifications on the vest. The vest is a textbook example in mint condition in OD3, would be impossible to upgrade and the centerpiece for any D-Day themed collection!

Superb and really (over!) complete MGZ40 with the case, strap, collimator, brush, cleaning cloth, both filters, MGZ40 scope and the ultra rare periscope. The can is in very good condition with up to 90% of its factory paint and stenciling. Spring closure, pull tab and backstraps fully intact. The case is marked dhq. The strap is in good used condition without any major damages. The MGZ40 is clear and in fully adjustable condition. The rear lens in the eyepiece has a crack, but is still serviceable. The accessories that are missing in 9/10 cases are all there. The collimator for adjusting multiple Lafettes, the cleaning brush with cloth for cleaning the lenses and both colored lenses. The set also comes with the ultra rare periscope to further lower the shooter making it possible to shoot out of full cover. This periscope or Vorsatzfernrohr für die M.G. Zieleinrichtung is only scarcely encountered and in working condition. It comes with its original rubber eyecup making it the the final touch in this set. A superb and incredibly hard to find set; let alone to find it in original finish in working condition! If you want just one superb MG42 Lafette display; this is it!