German helmet

Nice carrying strap for the Musette- and GP ammo bag.

Nice and original US Navy (USN) issued Corpsman armband in good condition.

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 still in great condition and the torch still works! Excellent example with a dotted pattern in the paint which looks very nice!

Striking battle damaged M35 sawdust camouflage helmet in untouched condition. The helmet is marked Q64 indicating production by Quist. The helmet retains up to 95% of its period applied wood chip camouflage paint. There is a bullet hole to the right side of the helmet, piercing the shell and tearing out the liner rivet and vent hole. The helmet is a striking example that would easily be a prime piece in any helmet collection!

A killer pair of late war Gebirgsjäger lowboots in unissued condition. The pair is matching and complete with its original laces, original hobnails and cleats to the soles. This is a typical late war construction with as an interesting features the black white pulling straps, which are normally only encountered on early contraction low boots! These boots were especially designed for mountain troops but later in the war these were sometimes issued to Heer, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS units as well, simply perfect for a late war combat mannequin of any kind! For sure one of the best pairs I have ever offered!

Textbook US bayonet in near mint condition with beautiful parkerized finish! This example is nicely marked U.F.H. 1943 indicating production by Union Fork and Hoe in 1943.

Rare original first world war German M17 Mimikri camouflage helmet in good, as found condition. The helmet retains up to 85% of its original wartime applied camouflage paint. The shell is a nice large size 66. The helmet is without liner but regardless a textbook example that would be hard 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!

 

Matching privately purchased pair of shoulderstraps for a Feldwebel in Panzergrenadier Regiment 9 wich served under the 26. Panzerdivision.

Textbook late war Presstoff Hitlerjugend equipment belt with buckle marked M4/23 indicating production by Dr. Franke & Co. The belt and buckle are in as new condition with most of the silver was retaining to the back of the buckle. The belt was period shortened with the tongue moved which is a typical wartime feature.

Textbook late war M38 gasmask in unissued condition. Complete with its rayon straps and late war details such as the single metal strip goggle retainer and the single piece stamped closing stud. Choice complete piece that would be very hard to upgrade.

Rare original matching Heer officers shoulder board for a Oberst der Infanterie. Hard to find rank in good condition!

Neat original pocket edition Checkers game. These small and popular games were used by the troops to overcome the often long waits on and behind the front. Produced by Wm. F. Drueke & Sons. Nice personal item in good and complete condition!

Nice original Petrix 678 Flashlight in very good condition. Typical Heer issue flashlight with 3 different coloured lenses: green, red and blue.

Mint US M1936 pistol belt

Pre war stone grey breeches in very good, lightly worn condition. Nice private purchase breeches which are nicely labelled on the inside!

Very nice Luftwaffe gasmask canister with M38 mask.The canister externally features a field applied blue Luftwaffe overpaint. The canister retains up to 90% of the period repaint, and comes with its period affixed straps. The tall canister is nicely named on the inside of the lid to Gefr Wöhler with white paint. The canister also features a label with the name A. Wöhler and with a feldpostnummer F.14432. The Feldpost number indicates:

(15.9.1940-31.1.1941) 2. Trägerfrequenz-Kompanie
Nachrichten-Abteilung z.b.V. 648
(1.2.1941-11.7.1941) 2. Trägerfrequenz-Kompanie 648.

 

 

 

 

Incredibly rare original orange bakelite canteen cup. This is a rare opportunity to buy original orange bakelite canteen cup. This example was certainly MPD code marked just like the other examples but the markings are completely faded because of the time in the ground. The MPD code F7/K which was once present indicates production by a still unknown maker and the usage of urea resin (which is a certain type of Bakelite) with an organic filler material. The bakelite surface is affected by the time in the ground and thereby lost its smooth surface and its marking. The cup only has some minor discolorations which could probably be cleaned some more. Beautiful original and very rare example!

This cup was found in Berlin recently together with 12 complete and 5 damaged cups. They were dug up underneath remnants of a concrete floor together with other canteen cups and butterdishes. In 15 years of collecting I’ve only found one example for my personal collection: this is only the second time I’ve been able to acquire one. I have kept 3 cups for my personal collection, other then these there are no other orange cups on the market that I am aware of. Rarer then most Knights Crosses: this is probably the rarest item I have had for sale in the 5 years that fjm44.com has been online!