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Nice M31 tropical breadbag with a mixture of webbing and leather details. This example is in good used condition and has some damages as one of the internal straps is cut off and the D-ring at the back is missing. No visible markings are found on this example.

Nice original A-frame messkit strap in good used condition which is harder to find then mint.

Perfect mid war single example of a leather equipment strap in unissued condition. Nicely marked and dated 1942, the maker mark is not completely readable.

Textbook early war German helmet chinstrap with aluminium hardware. The chinstrap is marked Otto Sindel Berlin 1938. Hard to find a early war example as a spare!

Hard to find early German helmet chinstrap with aluminum hardware in good used condition.

Exceptional Patronenkasten 34 ammunition box for the MG34 machine-gun. This case is in minty condition with over 99% of its original field grey factory applied paint. The case is marked brc 41 which indicates production by Fr. Weber & Co., Berlin in 1941. Lovely detail is that in the lid of the case the name Gardner is scratched into the paint. These cases are exceptionally hard to find in this condition and this is for sure the best one I’ve found yet!

Excellent FF33 field phone in a nice bakelite case, the bottom part and the lid are different colours of bakelite which is an beautiful detail. The FF33 is nicely marked SABA 1941 which indicates production by Schwarzwälder Apparate-Bau-Anstalt, Triberg im Schwarzwald. The field phone is complete with its crank and battery box.

Rare original Losantin Gelbkreuzentgifungsmitteltablet red/brownish pressed paper container. The tablets which were inside were especially used for detoxification of the skin after a mustard gas(!) attack. These round pressed paper containers are very hard to find in a good condition.

Original Wehrpass grouping to Munitions Unteroffizier Franz Beckschäfer killed in action 10.10.44 in Vochem/Brühl. Beckschäfer served several Flak units during the war but his last transfer was to 3. Batterie Schwere Flakabteilung 246 which was a part of the 7. Flak division. This was a motorized unit and equipped with heavy 10,5cm Flak guns. His battery took positions at Vochem near Köln in October 1944 to protect the city and the Ruhrgebiet against Allied air bombings. He was killed during a allied air attack on 10.10.1944. Beckschäfer was trained on the Karabiner 98, 2cm Flak 30 and the 10,5cm flak 39. The grouping comes with the period transparent cover, Kennkarte and the WASt death notice dated 1948(!).

Set of two Heer postcard sized portrait photographs from the same soldier.

Original deathcard to Hans Surauer who served in 9 Komp Fallsch Jäg Regt 4. 

Incredibly rare original orange bakelite canteen cup. This is a rare opportunity to buy original orange bakelite canteen cup. This example was certainly MPD code marked just like the other examples but the markings are completely faded because of the time in the ground. The MPD code F7/K which was once present indicates production by a still unknown maker and the usage of urea resin (which is a certain type of Bakelite) with an organic filler material. The bakelite surface is affected by the time in the ground and thereby lost its smooth surface and its marking. The cup only has some minor discolorations which could probably be cleaned some more. Beautiful original and very rare example!

This cup was found in Berlin recently together with 12 complete and 5 damaged cups. They were dug up underneath remnants of a concrete floor together with other canteen cups and butterdishes. In 15 years of collecting I’ve only found one example for my personal collection: this is only the second time I’ve been able to acquire one. I have kept 3 cups for my personal collection, other then these there are no other orange cups on the market that I am aware of. Rarer then most Knights Crosses: this is probably the rarest item I have had for sale in the 5 years that fjm44.com has been online!

Beautiful and uncommon green bakelite canteen cup in a stunning condition without any damages. The cup is nicely marked with the 3 letter code gfc which indicates production by Julius Posselt, Gablonz an der Neisse, Reichsgau Sudetenland. The cup is MPD marked with the material K which indicates the usage of urea resin (which is a certain type of Bakelite) with an organic filler material. Nice uncommon green cup in stone mint condition which belongs in any canteen collection!

Excellent late war M42 canteen with red steel flask. The red steel flask itself is unmarked. The cover is nicely ink stamped R&K which is an often seen stamp on canteen covers and straps. The canteen features a nice combination of brown and black leather. Black phenolic resin (Bakelite) cup marked gfc 1941. Nice example of an M42 steel canteen in an overall good condition!

Rare original Norwegian Frontkjemper badge marked 830 sw. Textbook silver example marked W indicating production by Webeto. A iconic badge as issued to Norwegian volunteers who fought on the eastern front. The badge is in very good condition without repairs. Very hard to find badge that would be hard to upgrade!