SOLD ITEMS

Rare matching uniform set to Jim May, USMC. The jacket and trousers are both in strong, combat worn condition with a number of period repairs. The jacket and trousers are both named to Jim May, which could be a nice base for further research!

Excellent MGZ 40 case for the MG34 and MG42 Lafette optics complete with two of its tan painted optic filters. The case retains up to 85% of the factory applied Blaugrau paint and its original webbing straps. Excellent and rare MG42 accessory in choice condition!

Excellent blue Luftwaffe issued M40 mantel or greatcoat in lightly worn condition. The garment is in overall good condition and is complete with all factory sewn buttons. The mantel is nicely marked Erich Cramer K.-G, Wuppertal-Elbefeld which indicates the producer and it features two Luftwaffe acceptance L.B.A. 3.41 stamps which indicates issuing to the Luftwaffe in March 1941. Nice mantel in good condition!

Large Soldbuch grouping to Stabsgefreiter Richard Reis, serving in various Luftwaffe Sanitäter and Flak units from 1943 onwards. He was transferred to Flak Regiment 172 and later to Luftwaffe Sanitäts Staffel Berlin. He was transferred early July 1944 to 2. Kompanie Sanitäts-Ausbildungs Abteilung der Luftwaffe. 4.10.44 he was transferred to Fallschirm Pionier Abteilung 6, which served under the 6. Fallschirmdivison which at that point was reorganized. On 19 November 1944 the division moved to the front, north of the Waal, south east of Arnhem at Elst, Valburg, Zetten and Opheusden. On 20 December they moved to the Waal-Bogen at Hasselt. On the 8th of February 1945 the British offensive in the Reichswald started and the 6.th Fallschirmdivision took part in heavy fightings over Kalkar, Moyland, Marienbau, Xanten, Wesel, Emmerich and Praest. In march 1945 the division was pushed back to the rail line Doetinchem, Treborg, Varsseveld and Aalten. Early April 1945 the division moved through Zutphen, Hengelo, Holten and Hellendoorn. Between 17 and 19 April 1945 the division fought off multiple armoured attacks at Zutphen, Voorst, Bussloo and Deventer. 20 April 1945 the division moved to new defensive lines west of Apeldoorn between Hoenderloo, Apeldoorn, and Vaassen. Early May 1945 they extended to Amersfoort, Nijkerk and Putten. This is where they go into British captivity.

The grouping consists of the Soldbuch, a number of portraits and photographs, his EKM and various personal and POW documents. The grouping is a good base for further research. The Soldbuch is in strong worn condition and there are some pages missing. I have scanned all present filled pages. A excellent grouping with tons of potential further research!

A nice tan painted 6×30 Dienstglas or army issue binoculars. These where issued to all branches in the Wehrmacht. The binoculars retain their original tan paint up to 95% and are in very good condition. The binoculars are marked CAG indicating production by Swarovski. The right ocular still retains the Strichplatte. The leather strap is original to the binoculars and have the textbook tan painted studs.

Textbook original Waffen-SS Totenkopf collar tab, typical Dachau type construction in mint condition.

Nice original issue riding boots in untouched condition. Inside the boots are still filled with dust and old newspapers. The shafts are quite supple and the boots are size 29.

Rare USAAF areal photography camera with large wooden case. This camera was used in bombers and reconnaissance planes during world war two. The camera looks in complete condition, but I can not test the function. The lens looks clear and is without cracks. It was used in many planes including the B-17, B-25, B-24, B-29, Supermarine Spitfire, the North American F-6 (modified P-51), and the Canadian-built De Havilland F-8 (modified Mosquito). Nice piece that will be a centerpiece in any USAAF themed collection!

Extremely scarce original Belgian made zinc Luftwaffe belt buckle in unissued condition. The buckle is a textbook Belgian made example that is very hard to find and would be even harder to upgrade.

Textbook short handled wire cutter case with short handled wirecutters. The case is in very good condition and rare to find!

Nice original cased Auer model 295 flight goggles. The goggles are complete with the cleaning cloth, spare backstrap, and a set of spare lenses in their original pouch. The goggles are made of rubber and slightly brittle but in my opinion unissued. A very nice and complete set of Luftwaffe flight goggles!

Superb near mint P38 hardshell holster with a brown magazine compartment. The holster is in unissued condition with some storage wear only. Very hard to find this quality in a holster!

Rare complete headset; headphone with throat microhphone to wear together with the helmet. The headset is complete and plugs right into the FF33 field phone. Very rare to find and both Luftwaffe marked and in very good condition. Very rare to find complete!

Beautiful pre war pattern cased Emil Busch binoculars. Nicely marked Dienstglas indicating army issue and complete with all accessories one would expect to see. The Binoculars have the rain shield, original strap and the buttoning flap. The case is complete with the long and often missing strap. Nice set!