Rare and unique British Bergen rucksack as issued to Royal Marine Commando’s, Glider Pilots and other special ops units. These large Rucksacks were the tell tale equipment piece for any Commando as they were intended for use by troops that were not followed by transport vehicles and whose mission demanded that they take equipment which could not be carried in the large pack or haversack. This Bergen rucksack is exactly the type as used on D-Day, but this one has the proof it was actually there; the tell-tale invasion markings on the back of the bergen show it was used by a Royal Marine Commando or a Glider Pilot. The exact unit for these invasion markings is not known but would be a great base for further study that is worthy of this rucksacks history! The rucksack was originally obtained from a Vide-Greniers or flea market east of Caen, around 1995. This is a unique D-Day item that would be the prime piece in any Commonwealth D-Day display!

Textbook EM Artillery visor in mint condition. This one is a excellent example that would be very hard to upgrade. The wool retains most if not all of its nap with only one damage to the back on the piping. The liner is nicely marked Ernst Voigt Altenburg Stirndruckfrei Deutsches Reichspatent. The visor is partially loose but firmly attached to the cap itself. A minty cap that would be very hard to upgrade!

Original, untouched German M18 helmet straight from the Woodwork in Saint–Lô, Normandy. This helmet survived not one but two wars and was found with 5 other helmets in a farm in Saint–Lô by myself, 5.6.2021. The helmet is in the exact condition how I found it with its factory installed liner with one filled cushion and US-Style chinstrap that was added at some point. The helmet is in overall good, used condition and is marked ET64 indicating production by Eisenhuttenwerke, Thale. The helmet is a nice untouched example that has never been in a collection before!

Rare original British MKII helmet with Royal Artillery flash or Decal. The helmet is a excellent early example with its factory brown camouflage paint and marked RO&CO 41 in the shell and Vero 7 1/4 1941 in the liner.

Beautiful wartime dated mosquito net or Mückennetz in unissued condition. The mosquito net is nicely marked BEHA G.m.b.H Berlin 1943 which seems to be one of the biggest producers of these mosquito nets. Textbook light green coloured construction and large enough to fit over all helmets! Excellent 1943 dated mosquito net in mint and most likely unissued condition!

Textbook original dark green US M1 helmet net. This is the textbook small hole and rough, thick greenish thread construction. Nicely looking variant with dark green netting and a lighter greenish drawstring. This dark green coloured net is uncommon and very hard to find as a spare!

Textbook original US M1 helmet net. This is the typical green coloured pattern with small holes and thick thread. Nice example which would be perfect on a US M1 helmet!

Excellent and rare original reinforced aluminum liner marked Schuberth Werk 1939 in the large size 58 fitting for size 66 shells.

Textbook Göffel marked HRE 1939 which indicates production by Heinrich Ritter, Esslingen in 1939. Beautiful Göffel nicely matchable with an HRE 1939 produced messkit and canteen!

Excellent can opener which is part of the Wehrmacht field cutlery set which were issued to enlisted men, NCO’s and officers. The can opener is also the base part which keeps all 4 loose parts together. The can opener is nicely marked 5266 but its still unclear which manufactured this should indicate. As is the case with almost all parts of the field cutlery sets this fork is marked with an clearly visible eagle which clarifies it’s Eigentum der Wehrmacht. Perfect as a spare or to complete a field cutlery set!

Excellent stainless steel fork which is part of the Wehrmacht field cutlery set which were issued to enlisted men, NCO’s and officers. The fork is nicely marked GAG 42 which indicates production by Gustav Auerswald, Besteckfabrik, Grünhain/Sa. in 1942. As is the case with almost all parts of the field cutlery sets this fork is marked with an clearly visible eagle which clarifies it’s Eigentum der Wehrmacht. Perfect as a spare or to complete a field cutlery set!

Original spare cleaning rod which measures 32cm (12 1/2 inch) which indicates it is produced in 1940 or later! This type is will fit all the post 1940 produced K98 and later the K/G43 rifles as well. Original cleaning rod which is nowadays almost impossible to find as a spare. Most examples on the market are replicas and could damage the thread inside the rifle itself, an original like this example is a must!

Stunning field blouse for a Oberleutnant der Infanterie named Wagner. The garment is a beautiful example fully made out of Dutch Kamgaren. The garment retains its fully wartime sewn insignia and received a period promotion to Oberleutnant at some point using two different rank pips. Inside the breast pocket is a small label indicating the producer Louis Simons from Breda, the Netherlands who kept producing post war. The garment is a good medium size for most modern mannequins. The left breast pocket is adorned with a set of award loops and one for a ribbon bar. Beautiful example!

Textbook late war medical rucksack or Sanitäter Tornister. The Tornister is marked dny 1943 indicating production by Karl Bollmann & Co., Lederwarenfabrik, Tuttlingen. The Tornister retains all straps, flaps, pockets and factory sewn Red Cross. Excellent and mint example that would be impossible to upgrade!

Textbook late war MG34 and MG42 ammunition box marked bzl which indicates production by Friedr. Siemens-Werke. The case is in very good condition retaining up to 985% of the factory paint that would be very hard to upgrade! Interesting is the capital O stencil on one side and the calculations which are noted on the ammo box. Interesting, textbook and untouched MG ammo box in great condition!