German militaria

Scarce and unique Juncker made knights cross or Ritterkreuz in its original issue case. The cross is a textbook example featured on page 229 Dietrich Maerz’s book; The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross (9780979796906). The cross is unique as it’s the only known cross marked L/13.

The cross comes with its textbook original cardboard case in which the cross and its ribbon fit perfectly. The case is complete with its original functional closing latch and a near mint outer finish that has been well preserved. The case comes with its original, folded ribbon that in my opinion never was unrolled.

The Knights cross has a typical Juncker frame and loop with all the ‘Juncker signs‘ present. The core also came form a known Juncker die with the 1813 date being double stamped, slightly changing its thickness. Most of the black paint is still present and only slight dark red spotting has developed over the years. Given that no other Meybauer(L/13) knight crosses are known and both Meybauer and Juncker are Berlin makers this piece was mostlily bought by Meybauer for reselling purposes. This was done by many makers and a fast amount of different products meant for resell are categorised over the last couple years. As of yet still the only known period L/13 marked Juncker produced knights cross making this a unique piece!

Textbook matching pair of M40 pattern shoulderstraps for a Oberfeldwebel der Nebelwerfertruppen. Rare late war period shoulderstraps with dark grey Unteroffizierstresse and glass(!) rank pips.

Nice original P41 HBT USMC trousers in good worn condition

Late war Heer embroided M43 cap trapezoid. Late war example that is not easily encountered in good worn condition.

Textbook pre war Allgemeine SS visor cap skull in very good condition. The cap skull is a textbook piece by Steinhauer & Luck marked ST&L,  RZM and Ges. Gesch. 

A original German army issue blanket. These blankets where issued and used members of the Heer and Waffen-SS. The importance of blankets in a war is very underestimated and where more then often the only comfort a soldier would have.

This blanket is in good used condition with the ends are fraying a bit; otherwise undamaged. None the less, this is a original Wehrmacht issue blanket that would be perfect for a personal effects display and very nice correctly folded or strapped onto a Tornister or Rucksack!

Textbook original US 10th Armored division patch with a greenback in strong used condition with the typical wear you’d expect for a patch worn inside armored vehicles. Nice patch with loads of character!

Rare stainless steel or Nirosta 5 liter capacity Trinkwasser marked water carrier. Rare variant in stainless steel; most probably to do with vehicles. The wartime pictures is of the Ardennes offensive and shows troops drinking from one. Rare variant in good used condition!

Original cased US Goggles, Variable Density in unissued condition complete with its original case, spare lenses and cleaning cloth.

Very nice and original M40 Heer ex winter camouflage overpaint helmet. Nicely marked NS64 indicating production by Vereinigte Deutsche Nikelwerke, Schwerte. The helmet is complete with its original factory fitted spliced liner. The liner is named to W. Johannsen. The helmet retains up to 85% of its external paint and 70% of its period lacquered decal. All in all a very nice and rare helmet in very good condition. The liner is named but also feldpostnumber marked 46842 indicating a railroad unit which is very hard to find!

Abt Ing. 46842
(28.2.1941-29.7.1941) Feldeisenbahn-Maschinen-Amt 7
(1.3.1942-7.9.1942) Feldeisenbahn-Maschinen-Abteilung 7
(8.9.1943-22.4.1944) 27.3.1944 Feldeisenbahn-Maschinen-Kompanie 30.

Rare original bakelite binoculars by Emil Busch, Rathenow. The binoculars are in good optical condition with the Strichplatte in the right ocular piece. Unfortunately the military markings where erased postwar. The hinges in the middle are in good functional condition without repairs. The binoculars are in good condition and if you’re looking to get a pair of bakelite binoculars at a sharp price – this is it!

Textbook original reissue helmet in good used condition. The helmet was repainted and fitted with a new liner during the war. Nice and typical example!

Nice original US tanker hood in good used condition. The hood is in good undamaged condition and would be a great addition to a tanker helmet.

Very nice late war ZF4 scope for use with the G43. The scope is engraved L indicating Luftwaffe issue. Nice scope in very good condition with clear optics!

Nice original Erkennungsmarke marked 2./Pi. E. B. 311 indicating 2. Kompanie Ersatz Batalion 311. This unit was stationed in Böhmer & Mähren and fell under the 151 Division. The tag comes with its original cord and is in good used condition.

Rare original Luftwaffe issue camouflage smock as made for members of the Hermann Göring Division. Typical garment modeled after the Waffen-SS M38 smock with captured Italian Telo Mimetico material. The smock is in good used condition and the fabric is strong with vibrant but slightly faded colours. Natural wear to the full garment with a stain on the right sleeve that looks like dried blood. The garment is a textbook unit made piece that was made in a small quantity with many period images of these smocks in wear ranging from wear in Italy to the eventual surrender in the Netherlands. The garment is a one looker wartime sewn example without postwar alterations. All of the single seam stitching is old and shows the age one would like to see. Superb and rare piece that would be very hard to upgrade and easily a centerpiece in any camouflage collection!

A nice matching pair of MP38 u. MP40 magazine pouches marked Otto Koberstein Landsberg 1942 indicating production by Otto Koberstein Landsberg. The pouches are in good unissued condition as pictured! The leather on the pouches is supple and the canvas is strong. One of the pouches was most probably on top hence the slight difference in aging. The set still has the original red pencil lines at all the leather fixtures. A great set for a combat mannequin that would be very hard to upgrade!