Waffen SS

Hard to find pre/early war MG34 carrying sling in very good condition.

A rare pre war ammunition drum for the MG34 Zwillinglafette. These ammunition drums are often found with a late war modification on which the hooks for the Lafette connection are sawn off and the bare metal covered in tan paint. The drum is in very good condition with up to 75% of the original factory paint still present. Some paper remnants are present, possibly this was used to ship items back home. The drum is manufactured by Hasag and nicely dated 1940.

Hard to find matching pair of Luftwaffe Gamaschen or gaiters to match a nice pair of M37 Schnürschuhe. 

A stunning M42 canteen marked SMM43 indicating production by Süddeutsche Metallwarenfabrik, Mussbach. The cup is a interesting variation without the small loop for the strap to go through. The cup is dated 1944 indicating production in early 1944. The canteen is unissued and would be very hard to upgrade.

A stunning M42 canteen marked SMM43 indicating production by Süddeutsche Metallwarenfabrik, Mussbach. The canteen is unissued and would be very hard to upgrade.

A very nice pair of M40 Heer NCO shoulder boards for a Feldwebel der Pioniertruppen. 

Perfect pre war M31 messkit marked HRE 38 indicating production by Heinrich Ritter, Esslingen. The messkit retains its original factory paint up to 98% and would be near impossible to upgrade.

A very nice M31 canteen marked HRE 39 indicating production by Heinrich Ritter, Esslingen. 

Scarce original Waffen-SS sleeve eagle in cutout condition. Ready to be added to a uniform!

Rare wartime barrel changing mitt for the MG34 and MG42. When firing the MG34 and MG42 continuously the German soldiers where presented with a harsh and difficult task: changing the barrel. The MG34 and MG42 where both made with a quick-change barrel and to help in the changing of the barrel these gloves where invented and issued. These gloves where issued with the accessories of the MG34 and MG42. It is simply used by placing the hand under the strap and using the pad to cover your hand when you grab the hot, sometimes even glowing barrel. The barrel is then placed in the Laufschützer to cool down and a cool new barrel is inserted. According to regulations, the barrel had to be changed after 150 rounds fired continuously. Hard to find item!

Nice original Infantry assault badge in silver or Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber. Solid zinc made badge marked L/56 indicating Funcke & Brüninghaus. The badge retains up to 99% of its original finish.

Nice original Infantry assault badge in silver or Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber. Solid zinc made badge unmarked but the design and hardware clearly attributable to Steinhauer & Luck. The badge retains up to 99% of its original finish.

Pre war M31 Kochgeschirr marked FWBN 38 indicating production by F.W. Brockelmann Aluminiumwerk GmbH KG, Neheim/Ruhr. Very nice original messkit with 90% of the original factory paint and original strap. Hard to upgrade early piece.

Minty M31 canteen marked EEF43 indicating production by Ewald Eigenbrod Aluminium-und Metallwarenfabrik, Freiling. Very hard to upgrade mint and matching canteen.

Straight E-tool in used as found condition. Nicely maker marked REX 1943 indicating production by Schwarzwälder Unternehmen der Schmiedetechnik, Baiersbronn – Friedrichstal.

Soldbuch of Franz Öhlinger who served under 12./SS Polizei Regiment 19 and later 4. Pol. Wach-Battl 17 XVII (Wien). The Soldbuch is in good complete condition and comes with picture and many entries. A nice Soldbuch that would be a great base for further research. Öhlinger was awarded the war merits cross second class with swords.

Rare original Waffen-ss sleeve Edelweiß insignia for SS-Gebirgsjäger in uniform removed condition.

Typical mid to late war production in unissued condition. On the bottom of the breadbag is a large number which was painted on the fabric prior to construction. This is probably a factory fabric marking. Nice example!

Textbook tabbed steel Heer belt buckle maker marked and dated C.T.D.1941 and C.T. Dicke Lüdenscheid 1941. Nice less common maker in good used condition.

Not fully matching but obviously worn together shoulderstraps for a Oberfeldwebel der Infanterie. Textbook mid to late war straps with subdued tresse and a nice (unknown) red unit designation.