German helmet

Veteran acquired insignia grouping to Kenneth Sprecher serving in the 502 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne. Sprecher was a first Sergeant and jumped into Normandy during D-day. He was awarded the Distinguished Service cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company H, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 11 June 1944, in France. While his company was pinned down by intense enemy machine gun fire, First Sergeant Sprecher’s Company Commander was knocked unconscious from a mortar shell. Under the heavy enemy fire, First Sergeant Sprecher reorganized the company and personally led a bayonet charge upon the enemy thereby gaining the objective. First Sergeant Sprecher’s fearless leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.

A rare insignia grouping complete with copies of his citation and pictures.

Rare postcard showing the ‘victory parade’ of the 1940 campaigns for SS-Regiment Der Führer.

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 W.S.M. Rostfrei 41 which indicates production by Walter Solbach Metallbau in 1941. 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!

Pith helmet Heer eagle shield in used condition.

Pith helmet tricolor shield in used condition.

Textbook US Invasion money as issued to troops during the invasion of France. Nice set of 4 in used condition.

Textbook US Army Ski Parka jacket in near stone mint condition!

Textbook USAAF Folding machete by Cattaraugus in good working condition.

Excellent custom painted Hindsgaul display mannequin head, handpainted by a Dutch artist. The head has very nice painted eyes which are really lifelike.

Original Waffen-SS cap eagle marked RZM 475/42 indicating production by Ferdinand Wagner. Textbook example!

Excellent and desirable late war unpainted/unfinished M31 messkit without any paint or finish of any kind, none was ever applied! This is a so called transitional type which features all the characteristics of the M42 messkit but is still made out of aluminium. The messkit is nicely marked HRE 44 which indicates production by Heinrich Ritter, Esslingen in 1944. Rare and desirable variant!

Near mint blue painted steel tabbed Luftwaffe belt buckle marked H. Aurich 1942.

Excellent Polizei issued holster in good, worn condition. The pouch is nicely marked Kern Kläger & Cie, Berlin which is a known holster manufacturer. These holsters where intended for a range of 7,65mm pistols such as the PPK and HSC. Nice holster which is harder to find in worn condition as in mint condition!

Excellent unissued K98 ammunition pouch in mint condition. The pouch is nicely RBNr. marked on the back and features a ink stamp “77” on the inside. Very nice example complete with all its internal dividers!

Excellent matching set of two equipment straps with the quick release strap. The straps are in very good light used condition. The straps are nicely marked grg 5/42 which indicates production by an unknown manufacturer in March 1942. The straps are both nicely named on multiple places.