German camo helmet

Extremely scarce and rare pre war Waffen-SS EM/NCO belt buckle. This is example is marked RZM 24 which indicates it is manufactured by Overhoff & Cie., Lüdenscheid. This is believed to be one of the earliest examples that exist and is one of the most sought after variants of Waffen-SS belt buckles! The buckle is in good condition and complete with its “C” shaped catch. Typical pre war example made out of nickel (Alpacca) which naturally has the shiny silver colour. Very rare example in excellent condition!

CKL66 M42 single decal Waffen-SS helmet in combat worn condition. Originally coming from Caen, Normandy. This is textbook example of a M42 single decal helmet marked CKL66 indicating production by Eisenhuttenwerke Thale. The helmet retains its factory applied ET pattern decal and factory paint up to 80%. The helmet retains its original factory applied liner and chinstrap which is named Ustuf. or Untersturmführer Siemers which can be a good base for further research. The helmet is a beautiful and typical combat worn example in untouched condition!

Very rare 1933(!) dated breadbag in good used condition. The breadbag is nicely marked Hottschalk & Co. A.-G., Kassel 1933. Finding early breadbags is already hard on its own, let alone one with such clear markings! The breadbag is a weird pattern which features a divider on the inside which is often seen on post war breadbags as well. This is the first original period example i have encountered with a divider. The breadbag features an ink stamp on the inside R.L.M. which indicates it was issued to the Reichsluftfahrtministerium which makes this breadbag even more interesting. Most of the buttons are replaced but this seems to be a period job, the breadbag shows stains not the front and back which just suggest this example has been used! Very rare and interesting example which would be very hard to upgrade!

Very nice A-frame pouch in good, used condition. The pouch has some stains and the tying straps show some traces of use. Nice used example!

Textbook first pattern coconut canteen in very good condition. The canteen comes with its matching steel cup which is typical for these first pattern examples. The canteen is nicely marked HRE 43 which indicates production by Heinrich Ritter, Esslingen in 1943. Textbook example in excellent condition!

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Late war manufactured M31 pattern canteen in excellent, mint condition. The canteen is manufactured in 1943 but made to high pre/early war standards. The canteen is nicely marked G&CL 43 which indicates production by Gehardi & Co, Lüdenscheid in 1943. This is a nice and interesting canteen in excellent condition!

Nice Soldbuch group with a extensive photo album. The Soldbuchs are in good condition and have many hand written notes. The album shows a lot of interesting shots and the set could be a nice set for further research!

Textbook US canteen, cup with British made cover in very good, near mint condition.

Textbook, non matching M31 messing with period made vet art; ‘Gott Lebt auch hinter Stacheldraht’ which means ‘God also lives behind barbed wire’. 

Excellent M1910 pattern messkit produced under RZM contract for political troops. The messkit is nicely marked RZM M6/35/38 which indicates production by a still unknown manufacturer. The messkit still retains up to 95% of its original paint. Hard to upgrade original messkit!

Rare etched short K98 dress bayonet by Eickhorn, Solingen. The bayonet is in excellent, minty condition with wartime applied etching. The bayonet would be very hard to upgrade; it’s a textbook piece in perfect condition!

Textbook

RG34 chain marked ab indicating production by Mundlos.

RG34 tool marked CNX in very good condition.

Matching reversible Hungarian parka set in good used condition. The jacket and trousers are in worn condition with some missing buttons but uncleaned condition with loads of character. Instant mannequin display and typical late war issue set!