Original German militaria

Excellent matching set of Luftwaffe FLAK collar tabs intended for a Leutnent der Reserve eines Artillerie-Regiment. The collar tabs are double piped, the blue piping indicates a reserve unit. Beautiful constructed collar tabs which are really hard to find, for sure in a matching tied together condition like these!

Radio-operator or Funker proficiency arm patch or Tätigkeitsabzeichen intended for infantry or Infanterie troops. The arm patch is in mint unissued condition. The makers label on the back is still present and reads: Bernhard Richter, Koln a/ Rhein 8.

US army issue M1943 field jacket in strong used condition in the size 36R. The label clearly reads Goldman-Nasher Co. Inc., Sept. 12 1944. 

 

Original US Navy life preserver belt marked Contract number 445-128 U.S. Rubber Co Dec. 22 1942. Nice original example in very good condition.

Original US fighting knife marked Robeson Shuredge 20 in its original Navy issue MK.1. scabbard.

Original US Lutheran pendant for religious soldiers that was worn on the identification tags.

Textbook US Compass marked W & L. E. Gurley in good working condition.

Rare and unique British Bergen rucksack as issued to Royal Marine Commando’s, Glider Pilots and other special ops units. These large Rucksacks were the tell tale equipment piece for any Commando as they were intended for use by troops that were not followed by transport vehicles and whose mission demanded that they take equipment which could not be carried in the large pack or haversack. This Bergen rucksack is exactly the type as used on D-Day, but this one has the proof it was actually there; the tell-tale invasion markings on the back of the bergen show it was used by a Royal Marine Commando or a Glider Pilot. The exact unit for these invasion markings is not known but would be a great base for further study that is worthy of this rucksacks history! The rucksack was originally obtained from a Vide-Greniers or flea market east of Caen, around 1995. This is a unique D-Day item that would be the prime piece in any Commonwealth D-Day display!

Textbook EM Artillery visor in mint condition. This one is a excellent example that would be very hard to upgrade. The wool retains most if not all of its nap with only one damage to the back on the piping. The liner is nicely marked Ernst Voigt Altenburg Stirndruckfrei Deutsches Reichspatent. The visor is partially loose but firmly attached to the cap itself. A minty cap that would be very hard to upgrade!

Original, untouched German M18 helmet straight from the Woodwork in Saint–Lô, Normandy. This helmet survived not one but two wars and was found with 5 other helmets in a farm in Saint–Lô by myself, 5.6.2021. The helmet is in the exact condition how I found it with its factory installed liner with one filled cushion and US-Style chinstrap that was added at some point. The helmet is in overall good, used condition and is marked ET64 indicating production by Eisenhuttenwerke, Thale. The helmet is a nice untouched example that has never been in a collection before!

Rare original British MKII helmet with Royal Artillery flash or Decal. The helmet is a excellent early example with its factory brown camouflage paint and marked RO&CO 41 in the shell and Vero 7 1/4 1941 in the liner.

Beautiful wartime dated mosquito net or Mückennetz in unissued condition. The mosquito net is nicely marked BEHA G.m.b.H Berlin 1943 which seems to be one of the biggest producers of these mosquito nets. Textbook light green coloured construction and large enough to fit over all helmets! Excellent 1943 dated mosquito net in mint and most likely unissued condition!

Textbook original dark green US M1 helmet net. This is the textbook small hole and rough, thick greenish thread construction. Nicely looking variant with dark green netting and a lighter greenish drawstring. This dark green coloured net is uncommon and very hard to find as a spare!

Textbook original US M1 helmet net. This is the typical green coloured pattern with small holes and thick thread. Nice example which would be perfect on a US M1 helmet!

Excellent and rare original reinforced aluminum liner marked Schuberth Werk 1939 in the large size 58 fitting for size 66 shells.

Textbook Göffel marked HRE 1939 which indicates production by Heinrich Ritter, Esslingen in 1939. Beautiful Göffel nicely matchable with an HRE 1939 produced messkit and canteen!

Excellent can opener which is part of the Wehrmacht field cutlery set which were issued to enlisted men, NCO’s and officers. The can opener is also the base part which keeps all 4 loose parts together. The can opener is nicely marked 5266 but its still unclear which manufactured this should indicate. 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!