German militaria

A very nice mint example of a pair of Wehrmacht Heer M43 combat trousers or Keilhosen. In good mint condition with all its original sewn buttons. The wool is in great condition without repairs and still has most of the nap and full contrasted field grey color remaining. There are one or two tiny moth holes, otherwise perfect. The size is large and would fit most if not all mannequins. The leg ties are intact. A great pair for a mannequin that is very hard to find in this perfect condition and size!

A very nice tan painted trench/sniper periscope. The periscope is in good working condition with clear optics. The periscope is nicely marked dow indicating production by Opticotechna GmbH. Very nice to compliment a sniper display with.

Messkits and canteens enameled in these colours are attributed to be made by the Deutsche Emailwarenfabrik (DEF) run by Oskar Schindler. Messkits and canteens, unmarked, in these specific colours have been found in the old factory storage of the former DEF.  There are several other makers of enameled steel canteens and messkits but they all carry different characteristic features such as markings or specific colours. No other maker utilizes these light gray and blue colours and lacks markings. The light blue “wash” on top of the enamel is one of the typical features. The messkit is in good used condition and has one hardly noticeable period repair to the hinges. A very nice and rare messkit!

This ensemble was photographed on Omaha Beach on the 5th of June 2019.

Very nice pre war messkit marked HWSD 37 indicating production by H.W.Schmidt, Metallwarenfabrik, Döbeln. The messkit is in very good condition with over 85% of its original paint remaining.

This ensemble was photographed on Omaha Beach on the 5th of June 2019.

Nice original pre war Heer belt and buckle marked S.H. U. Co. 40 indicating production by Sohni, Heubach & Co. The belt is a nice early production marked Hruby & Co Hachenburg 1939. The buckle still has a lot of paint left and is a rare example to find as a original. The belt seems to be lightly named inside the tongue.

This ensemble was photographed on Omaha Beach on the 5th of June 2019.

Mint original Waffen-SS Sahariana trousers marked 902. These trousers are made in the typical SS Keilhosen cut and marking. The trousers are a nice mannequin size and would be a nice attribute to any Waffen-SS Sahariana tunic!

A stunning original field police gorget or Feldgendarmerie Rinkragen found in Brielle, the Netherlands. The gorget was discovered a few years ago when a house was being demolished in Brielle, The Netherlands. Hidden between two walls it didn’t see sunlight in over 70 years. The piece has only been in one collection before. Hard to find in good used condition like this one. The luminous paint still lights up in the dark. The Gorget is a nice mid to late war example with a wool back and is nicely maker marked on one of the metal pins on the back. Very hard to find in this condition and a centerpiece in any Feldgendarmerie display!

Late war unissued Zeltbahn in Waffen-SS Oak camouflage. The Zeltbahn is nicely made up out of different colours of camouflaged material, typical for a late war manufacture. What makes this zeltbahn rare is that its of a late war “4 panel” construction. That means that on both far ends of the left and right side a extra triangle is sewn on. The material is stunning and vibrant and looks like the day it was made. The zeltbahn retains most if not all of its originally sewn buttons. A very nice original late war Waffen-SS Zeltbahn.

A nice set of two brown leather D-rings marked 0/0560/0156

Rare early Erel Sonderklasse crusher cap or Knautschmütze. The cap is a nice size 60 and in lightly worn condition. The cap is made by Erel which is one of the most well known cap producers. The insignia to the front of the cap are nicely handsewn. The cap has a few moth damages on the top,  but is near mint otherwise. Inside the sweatband is marked to Major Zehender Gren. Ers. Batt. 260. A rare infantry crusher cap that would make a great addition to any combat officers display!

A nice pair for a mannequin. Although issued and worn together, there are small differences between the boots. The boots are a nice pair for a mannequin in a nice medium size.

Perfect mint lightweight Y-straps used by cavalry and Luftwaffe troops. The best example I’ve ever had the pleasure of offering!

Hard to find unissued early grey breadbag. The Brotbeutel is nicely maker marked and dated 1940.

A double decal Heer M35 helmet in minty condition. Nicely marked EF68 indicating production by Emaillierwerke Fulda. The reinforced size 61 line sits tight in the shell. The helmet still retains 90% of its original decals and paint. The helmet a nice example of a large sized textbook M35 in very good condition. A nice untouched helmet!

Perfect example of late war Y-straps in good supple condition. Nicely marked 0/0355/0018.

A very nice 6×30 Dienstglas complete with strap and rubber rain guard marked ddx indicating ddx indicating production by Voigtlaender u. Sohn AG, Braunschweig. The binoculars are in good clear condition with the rangefinder or Strichplatte still retaining in the right reticle. A nice piece in good condition!

Bakelite sulfur container. This is a standard component from the MG tool kit!

A very nice P38 softshell holster marked bla 1944 indicating production by E. G. Leuner, Bautzen in 1944. A rare variant with the closing leather upside down! The holster is in mint condition and would be very hard to upgrade.

Very nice early US paratrooper wrist compass by Superior Magneto. This is a rarer variant without the luminous marked dots on the bezel.
These compasses where also known to been worn over the sleeve, the shoulder loops, webbing, or at the ankle over the jump boots.
Wrist compasses were used both by officers and enlisted men. A very nice example that would be hard to upgrade.

Very nice early US paratrooper wrist compass by Taylor.
These compasses where also known to been worn over the sleeve, the shoulder loops, webbing, or at the ankle over the jump boots.
Wrist compasses were used both by officers and enlisted men. A very nice example that would be hard to upgrade.