SOLD ITEMS

Extremely rare, original, unissued condition 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. This is a unissued and unmodified example in perfect condition with three of its original zippers in working condition. There is not another one on the market 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!

Anti partisan badge in Silver – C.E. Juncker, Berlin. Late war type 4 zinc Bandenkampfabzeichen with wide pin setup and no cut out holes between the snakes. Silver wash finished example that remains in unworn condition. Shows about 70% of the finish still remaining. These silver examples are nearly always found with completely faded finish making it difficult to judge the grade. This being an exceptionally well preserved example that can therefor be considered very rare. This APB was brought home by a US soldier after the war and taken from his estate. The pick up story is unknown, however the unworn appearance suggest this was grabbed from left over stock at the end or after the war. Extremely difficult to find an honest silver example with this much finish!

Rare original Heer Panzer wrap for a Hauptmann der Panzertruppen. The Wrap is in very good, lightly worn condition. The wrap has been lightly shortened which is typical for officer worn Panzer wraps. The Panzer wrap has full original insignia which look to be hand applied which also would be typical for a personally modified yet textbook issue example. The wrap is dated ST 41 and manufactured by Mouns & Co. The Wrap is a rare and textbook example in very good condition that would be very hard to upgrade!

A superb(!) example of the first type M38 paratrooper helmet to follow the pre war double decal model in 1940. First issued in 1940 it still has the early aluminum liner and a low lot number 719. Nicely marked ET68 indicating production by Eisen- u. Huettenwerke, Thale, Harz. The helmet has a size 68 shell and a large size 58 liner. The liner is the early aluminum type with light grey padding material. The helmet retains all 4 of its original early type vented bolts and their nuts. This is probably one of the first helmets to be finished in feldgrau with a single decal in 1940. Surely the best M38 paratrooper helmet we’ve ever had on offer!

Beautiful, Waffen-SS officers visor is in beautiful, field worn condition. The visor is a textbook example in good used condition. The visor is a nice medium size with period sewn sweatband and visor. The visor has a nice set of Cupal eagle and skull which seem to have been on the visor for a long time, well embedded into the fabric. Beautiful, field worn example!

Outstanding unissued matching M44 dot pattern Waffen-SS Erbsentarnmuster camouflage marked Betr. Ra. The blouse is a nice unissued example with all originally sewn buttons and strong contrasting Erbsentarn colours. Nicely marked Betr. Ra. indicating production by Betriebswerk Ravensbrück (Texled). The jacket has some small holes due to storage through the years. Otherwise its in mint unissued condition! The trousers are in equal condition without holes or wear. One of the leg ties is incomplete. The trousers have all originally sewn buttons. The trousers are also marked Betr. Ra. and match the jacket in pattern and camouflage, they would instantly dress a mannequin! Finding a loose jacket or loose trousers can be done, but finding a minty maker matching set is extremely difficult!

Huge bronze cast Hitler bust by Ernst Seger. The large bust is photographed next to a gasmask canister to show the immense size of approximately twice life size. The bust is in good, uncleaned condition. The bust was sculpted by Ernst Seger and later cast by Lauchhammer Bildguss. The bust is a rare, large example that is very hard to obtain.

Stunning and textbook named single decal Waffen-SS M40 helmet marked ET66 indicating production by Eisenhuttenwerke Thale. The helmet is a spectacular example for a Waffen-SS m40 helmet in very good condition. The dome stamp is clearly visible. The helmet retains up to 90% of its original factory finish and decal. The hemet is a untouched example with its original named liner and chinstrap. The helmet is a nice large size 66 with a nice 58 size liner. The helmet retains its period factory applied textbook ET style runic decal up to 95%. Really a stunning example of one of the most iconic pieces out there that would be very hard to upgrade!

Scarce textbook second pattern Waffen-SS plane tree overprint camouflage pattern cover in combat used condition. The cover is constructed from plane tree overprint material utilizing single and double needle sewing machines. The cover retains all of its originally sewn loops and vibrant colours in the camouflage pattern that really pops in hand. The cover is photographed on a size 64 shell making it good moderate size. The cover is in very good used condition and unlike many “mint” oak covers flooding the market today – this is a actually worn piece with loads of patina that is very hard to find.

Extremely scarce and textbook M42 camouflage cap in excellent condition. The cap is a typical early example with sewn vents made in the plane tree overprint camouflage pattern. The cap is approximately a size 57. The cap is of textbook construction with all seams just as they should be with the centre seam flipping halfway. A perfect and textbook piece without repairs or alterations that would be very hard to upgrade.

Rare textbook second pattern Waffen-SS plane tree overprint camouflage pattern cover in combat used condition. The cover is constructed from plane tree hand screened and overprint material utilizing single needle sewing machines. The cover retains all of its originally sewn loops and vibrant colours in the camouflage pattern that really pops in hand. The cover is photographed on a size 64 shell but with some patience also fits a size 66 M40. The size 2 is marked on the auttumn size. The cover is in very good used condition and unlike many “mint” oak covers flooding the market today – this is a actually worn piece with loads of patina that is very hard to find.

Untouched Waffen-SS field blouse with period sewn insignia. Excellent privately tailored Waffen-SS field blouse for a SS-Sturmscharführer in a (Sturm)Artillerie unit. The garment is in clearly field worn condition with 4 period sewn award loops. These unrestored SS field blouses are one of the rarest things to find and for sure a centerpiece in any SS collection!

Simply the best chickenwire helmet I’ve had to offer! A truly spectacular example of a Heer single decal M40 helmet marked ET64 with a wartime added half basket chickenwire cover overpainted in three-tone Normandy camouflage. The chickenwire is the typical wartime used type as used to camouflage bunkers and positions. The chickenwire was period applied and has never been removed from the helmet. The chickenwire was over sprayed and retains tan, green and red paint vividly. Underneath the chickenwire retains 75 years of dust and patina; the helmet is a untouched and uncleaned example. The camouflage paint is vibrant and in good condition with loads of patina all over. Closeups of the paint show lots of cracks and patina. The helmet retains its factory fitted liner and period attached chinstrap which have always been with the helmet. The helmet is named Gefr. Striewe in the skirt of the helmet. This is simply the best helmet I’ve found in the last 10 years and would be a prime piece in any helmet collection – surely a one looker original and véry hard to upgrade.

A extremely scarce set of two magazine pouches for the MKB 42 assault rifle.  Probably one of the rarest magazine pouches produced during the second world war. These magazine pouches for the MKb 42 are as rare as the weapons itself. Interestingly these seem a in between model between the first and third type. The first type of pouches has the same direction of the magazine compartments pointing inwards. In the later models these where the magazines curved out of the way of the body. Most probably due to the magazines sticking into ones abdomen whilst going prone. Nicely marked Mkb 42 – jwa 4 indicating production by Moritz Stecher, Lederwerk, Freiburg. A unique set that I’ll most definitely never find another set of. A no-brainer if you own a extremely rare MKB 42 !

Stunning unissued and untouched blurred edge or Rauchtarnmuster pattern camouflage smock or Tarnjacke. The smock is a textbook 1940 pattern example with drawstring and breast pocket slits. The fabric is in near mint condition with a beautiful vibrant and colorful pattern which is quite appealing to the eye. The garment hasn’t been shortened or modified and retains its original textbook olive green rayon drawstring. The smock doesn’t show any use of wear but it shows some aging on a dust/mud stain to the front. This could easily be cleaned but best left like this. The elastic on the sleeves is slightly functional and has never been removed or replaced. The elastic is tunneled in blurred edge and has never been opened. The smock has two small holes but there are no repairs. This untouched combat smock would be a prime piece in any camouflage collection and would be very hard to upgrade.

Simply the best chickenwire helmet I’ve had to offer! A truly spectacular example of a Heer single decal M40 helmet marked ET64 with a wartime added half basket chickenwire cover overpainted in three-tone Normandy camouflage. The chickenwire is the typical wartime used type as used to camouflage bunkers and positions. The chickenwire was period applied and has never been removed from the helmet. The chickenwire was over sprayed and retains tan, green and red paint vividly. Underneath the chickenwire retains 75 years of dust and patina; the helmet is a untouched and uncleaned example. The camouflage paint is vibrant and in good condition with loads of patina all over. Closeups of the paint show lots of cracks and patina. The helmet retains its factory fitted liner and period attached chinstrap which have always been with the helmet. The helmet is named Gefr. Striewe in the skirt of the helmet. This is simply the best helmet I’ve found in the last 10 years and would be a prime piece in any helmet collection – surely a one looker original and véry hard to upgrade.