German helmet

Textbook Göffel marked W.A.L. 42 or 44 which indicates production by Westfalische Aluminium Industrie, Junger & Co., Lüdenscheid in 1942 or 1944.

Textbook Göffel marked GK&F 40 which indicates production by Gebr. kugel & Fink, Lüdenscheid in 1940. The maker Gebr. Kugel & Fink, Lüdenscheid is mainly known for their production of belt buckles but they produced a lot more than just belt buckles!

Typical first pattern butterdish or Fettbüchse marked 3X/K. The inside of the lid has some discoloration and there is a small tear on the side of the lid. The overall condition is good and the damage/discoloration isn’t very disturbing. The butterdish is nice engraved with the initials of the previous own with W.U.

Beautiful black bakelite canteen cup in a stunning condition without any damages. The cup is nicely marked with the 3 letter code gfc which indicates production by Julius Posselt, Gablonz an der Neisse, Reichsgau Sudetenland. The cup is MPD marked with the material S which indicates the usage of Phenolic resin (bakelite) with sawdust as the filler material. Nice cup to complete a canteen or a display!

Original M1936 US pistol belt in unissued condition marked Nasco.

Matching issue tent pegs in unissued condition. The legs are typical pressed wood construction encapsulated in bakelite. Every soldier was issued one pole, two pegs and one Zeltleine together with his Zeltbahn.

Black bakelite cup which is in a good used condition, the cup has some scratches. The cup is nicely marked with an MPD code which was typical for period produced bakelite items. The MPD code F7/S Indicates production by an unknown maker and that the used material is Phenolic resin (bakelite) with sawdust as the filler material. The initial H is scratched into the surface of the cup. Perfect black bakelite cup to complete a canteen or a display!

Completely empty and unissued Heer Soldbuch. No entries of any kind!

Textbook early war production M38 gasmask. The mask is the green fabric pattern and nicely marked E 40. 

Textbook original US M1 helmet net. This is the brown almost black coloured pattern with rather big holes and fine thread. The drawstring is constructed out of a lighter coloured thread. Nice example which would be perfect on a US M1 helmet!

Black bakelite cup which is in stone mint condition. The cup is nicely marked with an MPD code which was typical for period produced bakelite items. The MPD code F7/S Indicates production by an unknown maker and that the used material is Phenolic resin (bakelite) with sawdust as the filler material. Perfect black bakelite cup to complete a canteen or a display!

Typical wartime “Knijpkat” torch. These flashlights where made utilizing forced labour from Konzentrationslager Herzogenbusch. Unlike most of the wartime used flashlights the knijhpkat doesn’t have a battery but uses a small internal dynamo. The mechanism is still in great condition and the torch still works. Excellent example with a dotted pattern in the paint which looks very nice!

The belt buckle is nicely marked P.S. RZM K.H.13 which indicates production by Paul Schuhmacher, Lüdenscheid. Nice belt buckle intended for Deutsche Jungvolk members!

Typical wartime “Knijpkat” torch. These flashlights where made utilizing forced labour from Konzentrationslager Herzogenbusch. Unlike most of the wartime used flashlights the “knijpkat” doesn’t have a battery but uses a small internal dynamo. The mechanism is in working condition but sometimes it falters a bit which is not disruptive. The “knijpkat” is in further mint condition and would look perfect in a display!

Excellent most likely pre war Gasmask strap in mint, unissued condition. Typical early construction with brass hardware. Hard to find a early produced short strap as a spare in this condition!