German helmet

Original deathcard to Grenadier Ludwig Opfinger, Killed in action 12.10.1944 in the Netherlands. Opfinger is buried is Ysselstein.

Unique offering of a original Period altered battledress to a member of the First Polish Independent Parachute Brigade. The battledress is a typical Polish used example with period altered pointed and opened collar, the shoulderstraps with aluminum Tresse in the rank of Sergeant is also period sewn to the garment. The collar insignia are a neat fit and fit exactly into the narrowed collar points which is typical when we look at period portrait photographs of Polish paratroopers. The collar tabs are of a early pattern and in good condition with the felt backing. The qualification badge is in good condition and is marked TOBIE OJCZYZNO 451 which is a very low number which is also seen with Arnhem veterans. The badge ring is marked Kirkwood & Son Edinburgh. The badge had its combat jump wreath soldered on at some point; but it broke off as can be seen on many original badges. The badge is affixed through the breast with a reinforced hole with backing wool. The shoulder titles Poland are nice original printed examples and are quite rare examples. They are handsewn to the sleeves. The Battledress is slightly altered; the collar points are narrowed and the front buttonholes are removed and sewn shut. There is a small hook underneath the waistband and the shoulders are slightly taken in and have been reinforced. The Battledress was found together with the blue grey beret when it was obtained from a Veteran approximately 38 years ago. The Beret is not the textbook Polish issue type, but is a wartime example with a original Polish capbadge. The Battledress looks to have all insignia period applied and has the typical Polish paratrooper modifications. A very hard to obtain battledress, even if you’re only counting the insignia – surely a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain a full set!

Nice original tropical equipment belt in good used condition. The belt is a nice large size about 100-110.

Stunning Walther PPK deactivated to the new EU specifications in 2018. The PPK is in full original condition with up to 95% of the original factory blueing. The serial number 199273K indicates production in 1939. The PPK doesn’t have any moving parts but is complete with the original grips and magazine. Very hard to upgrade!

The PPK was deactivated in France to the new EU standards and is free to own for anyone over 18 in most European countries. Pickup in Tilburg, the Netherlands is preferred, shipping within the Netherlands at cost of quality packaging and shipping at your own risk.

Textbook bayonet frog marked Dresden 1942.

Matching K98 pouches marked RBNR. Nice riveted examples with one being named in the centre lid. One pouch lacks the internal dividers, the other is complete. Nice matching riveted pair!

One of the rarest bits of German army equipment. A stunning pair of 6×30 Dienstglasbinoculars marked CXN indicating production by Emil Busch. The binoculars have clear usable lenses which could be cleaned. The binoculars still retain all of their zinc and bakelite without any serious defects. The oculars can easily be removed from the mount. The binoculars are nicely adjustable. They still have the Strichplatte and the sight is slightly dubbed but clear, good enough to use in my opinion! They are fitted with a adjustable strap that is affixable to two sets of bales on the reverse of the main body. I have added two pictures of these type of binoculars in use. Bakelite binoculars can be seen on the left hand side of the picture worn by the Unterscharführer in Kampfgruppe Knittel at the Kaiserbaracke crossroads. The straps are original and exactly the type that should be on this binocular.

A very rare pair of binoculars in very good condition!

Textbook original tan Waffen-SS sleeve eagle in BeVo material.

Nice single Hermann Göring Division collar tab in doeskin cloth with two period applied but different gulls.

Stone mint tropical K98 bayonet frog marked RBNR. Never been issued piece, made from several shades of material including repurposed British webbing!

Near mint matching K98 bayonet with 99% of its factory bluing. Excellent original K98 bayonet marked cof 40 8412 indicating production by Waffenfabrik Carl Eickhorn, Solingen. The bayonet comes with its original frog which is missing half of the securing strap.

Nice original German helmet liner in the shell size 66 with the head size 58. Nice example dated 1941.

Excellent original K98 Dress bayonet with brown leather frog and red felt insert. The bayonet is marked WKC and is in unsharpened and uncleaned condition.

A rare lightbrown leather P38 holster in used condition marked gxy1944 indicating production by Gebr. Klinge, Lederwarenfabrik, Dresden-Loebtau. If you’re looking for a combat worn lightbrown and rare holster, this is it!