Waffen SS

Very interesting Soldbuch (Ersatzausfertigung) from Obergefreiter Frans Weizenegger who served in the 7. Kompanie of the Grenadier-Regiment 158, this unit was part of the 82. Infanterie-Division and experienced very tough fighting on the eastern front. The most interesting thing about this Soldbuch are the enclosed Sturm and Nahkampftage lists which have been completed extensively.

The first Sturmtage started in June 1942 were Weizenegger was appointed as MG-Schütze, his unit then engaged heavy fighting in the region of Belgorod on the eastern front. In 1942 he was injured for which he is awarded the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz. In January and March of 1943 again follow Nahkampftage as Obergefreiter Weizenegger then has been appointed as Zugmelder. This is one of the battle days that took place in the north of Woronesch. After these fights he was awarded the Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber and the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Class. Then again at the end of August and September 1943 the took part in some heavy fighting in the Kiev region. Here he assigned nine Sturm and Nahkampftage. These are Sturm and Nahkampftage were provided  with a date and precise location, which makes this group very suitable for further research. In January 1944 Weizenegger was again admitted to a hospital with a gunshot wound where he stayed until April 1944. After his hospital admission Weizenegger was transferred to the 1059 Grenadier-Regiment.

This unit was part of the 362 Infanterie-Division and already fought since February 1944 at the Nettuno bridgehead at Cisterna. Northern of Pistoia is then occupied that Apennin position. In September, the division prevent an enemy breakthrough at Firenzulo. After heavy fighting with partisans at Monte La Fine the division fought  on the southern part of the Futa pass from October 1944 in Bologna. The last withdrawal fights were at the Po river at Ro. On May 2. 1945, the 362 Infanterie-Division capitulates. This Soldbuch is with the many Sturm / Nahkampftage and combat history which would nicely fit in any specialized document collection.

 

 

Rare example in good used condition with a wartime repaint in Feldgrau. The top of the canister bears a Cyrillic name АОЯІОШИН which translates to AOJAІOŠIN. This is most probably a name for a eastern ‘volunteer’ serving on the Atlantikwal. Very hard to find original gasmask with a Cyrillic ‘volunteer’ name

Rare original Erkennungsmarke marked 4./SS-Pz.Rgt. 11 indicating SS Panzer Regiment 11 which was formed to be added to Panzergrenadier Division Nordland but was soon reformed into SS.Pz.Abt. 11 which was named Hermann von Salza. Rare original SS Erkennungsmarke in good condition.

Nice and matching pre war K98 bayonet marked Rich. A. Herder 1939 with the matching serial 3251 F. The bayonet is in very good condition with most of its original blueing. The tip of the bayonet was sharpened at some point.

Very nice original German PAK sight marked Z.F. 3×8 DZLindicating production by Oculus, Spezialfabrik Ophthalmologischer Jnstrumente, Berlin. The sight is in uncleaned condition with working optics. If you really need to use them to stop hordes of T34’s I would suggest prior cleaning otherwise a very nice display piece!

Hard to find strap for the flare pistol holster and or ammunition pouch. In good supple unissued condition.

A nice black bakelite 6×30 binocular case in very good condition. The case is complete with all straps and is undamaged.

Excellent and textbook pair of period privately purchased riding boots for officers within the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS. Excellent pair complete with a pair of DRP marked spanners!

Original US Buckle boots in size 10C. Excellent used pair in a moderate size 8 1/2 and dated 31.7.1944.

Stone mint tropical K98 bayonet frog marked RBNR. Never been issued piece, made from several shades of material including repurposed British webbing!

Rare original dust brush for the Wehrmacht issue optical devices such as the MGZ40, ZF41 and ZF 4. The brush is

A nice original pair of K98 ammunition pouches in mint condition. Nicely marked RB/Nr. 0/0561/0163. Hard to find matching pair!

Near mint tropical equipment belt in size 88. Textbook construction with a steel hook and leather tongue.