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Mint condition issue M40 overcoat or Mantel in early smooth wool with green buttons. The mantel does not have any moth holes. One missing button that is obscured by the collar. The size is medium, fitting great for most old hindsgaul mannequins. Finding a nicer greatcoat would be very hard, especially a early example like this one!

Beautiful 6×30 binoculars or Dienstglas set complete with its original bakelite case and their original carrying straps. The binoculars itself are made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, which is one of the most famous optics manufacturers. The binoculars itself feature the original leather neck strap. The bakelite case features brown belt loops on the back which matches beautifully with the attached brown carrying straps of the bakelite case. The set is in overall great condition and finding such complete sets is getting hard! Very nice set with aesthetic brown leather details!

Hard to find Wehrmacht issued Doppelfernhorer B (Dfh. B)or headphones model B in overall good used condition. This model headphones is mostly known for its use by Panzertroops. This example has no significant damages or any modifications. Excellent example which could be the finishing touch for an armored vehicle display!

Textbook Paratrooper badge or Fallschirmschützenabzeichen marked B&NL indicating production by Berg & Nolte AG. The badge retains its original hinge, pin and catch which have been period soldered to the piece which was common with damaged badges. The badge is in excellent condition and would be hard to upgrade!

Complete USAAF A-10 oxygen mask in unissued condition. Textbook piece dated 1944 complete with original issue box, hose, spares and manual. Hard to upgrade piece!

Textbook early war M40 Heer mantel completely made from captured wool. This is probably Dutch or Czech wool as it’s very thick. Nice example!

Textbook Hitlerjugend knife marked Hitlerjugend knife marked RZM M7/75 Heinr. Böker. The knife is good used condition with a nice light patina. The scabbard at one point received a period repaint but is otherwise in untouched condition. The knife would be a nice addition to any blade collection!

Textbook example of the so-called Trifos Waffen-SS Collar Tab. These were intended for the 6. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”. This is an unissued, late war piece, in the typical “Dachau” construction as found in the SS storehouse at the Dachau camp when it was liberated by US Army forces in 1945. These are embroidered in silver-gray on a base of typical SS black wool. On the reverse, the textbook Dachau type coarsely woven tan buckram stiffener is visible. There is some glue on the back, as well as the white stitching common to these Dachau tabs. Overall textbook construction with silver-white embroidered “Trifos” symbol on a typical black wool backing, and on the reverse the coarsely woven tan buckram stiffener is clearly visible.

Textbook Heer issue M42 Wachmantel in unissued, mint condition. Very nice example with heavy blanket lining. The mantel is nicely marked with a sadly unreadable RBNr. Nice detail is the dark blue buttons used on front!

Veteran acquired insignia grouping to Kenneth Sprecher serving in the 502 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne. Sprecher was a first Sergeant and jumped into Normandy during D-day. He was awarded the Distinguished Service cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company H, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 11 June 1944, in France. While his company was pinned down by intense enemy machine gun fire, First Sergeant Sprecher’s Company Commander was knocked unconscious from a mortar shell. Under the heavy enemy fire, First Sergeant Sprecher reorganized the company and personally led a bayonet charge upon the enemy thereby gaining the objective. First Sergeant Sprecher’s fearless leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.

A rare insignia grouping complete with copies of his citation and pictures.

Rare first pattern Gebirgsjäger Windjacke. The garment is nicely maker marked Peter Lindt Kleiderfabrik, Wegberg RHLD. (Rheinland). The jacket is in quite hard used condition and has a few small damages and is a bit dirty, although the signs of usage the garment still retains all of the factory sewn buttons. Marked 52 which indicates the size, which is quite large and will fit most if not all modern mannequins. Hard to find first pattern Gebirgsjäger Windjacke in combat used condition.

Rare unissued Kriegsmarine issue lightweight Y-straps. Textbook light brown leather with grey painted hardware.

Excellent belt and belt buckle set in untouched condition. Rare early tropical equipment belt in green/olive colour bordered with black leather on the ends. The belt is a typical early example with woven, not sewn eyelets and belt steel hook. The belt is maker marked but unfortunately not readable. The belt is in untouched condition with its steel buckle. Excellent and complete set in untouched condition!