Wehrmacht

Nice complete 1944 dated gasmask. Hard to find in this condition with 99% of its original paint and complete contents.

Late war M43 pattern Heer EM infantry shoulderstraps. Hard to find matching pair for M42/M43 and M44 tunics.

A very nice pre war canteen in mint condition. All the parts are marked M&C 39 which is a unknown manufacturer. A rare to find maker mark, especially in this complete and mint condition!

A great used gascape to match with a used gasmask canister. The gascape pouch is nicely dated 1940. Hard to find in this worn condition with the original strap!

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!

A great used gascape to match with a used gasmask canister. The gascape is nicely dated 1943. Hard to find in this worn condition with the original strap!

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.

Rare bakelite gas detection device or Gasanzeiger. Extremely scarce to find with its original metal sleeve marked Draeger.

A nice original Y-strap marked RBNr. 0/0576/003. This Y-strap is a rare latewar “riveted” variant. On multiple places rivets are used in stead of stitches. Another interesting feature is the angle on which the auxiliary D-rings on top are sewn. These are typical features for this maker but sadly the RBnr. can not be traced. The Y-strap is named Brack or Brach. A very rare late war Y-strap in good used condition.

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, for sure the best one I’ve had to offer yet!

A very nice 6×30 Dienstglas complete with strap and bakelite rain guard marked dym indicating production by Runge & Kaulfuss, Rathenow which is a very hard maker mark to find! The binoculars are in good clear condition with the rangefinder or Strichplatte still retaining in the right reticle. A nice piece in good condition!

Very nice green all webbing tropical rucksack marked M Forker Wilthen 1942. Very hard to upgrade complete with its original issue carrying straps!

A blue camouflaged Luftwaffe gasmask canister. The container retains it blue Luftwaffe paint up to 90%. It is very hard to find a Luftwaffe blue gasmask in this condition!

Nice original named belt and buckle by Gebr. Kugel & Fink. The buckle is nicely named to Klemm Feldw. (Feldwebel).

Nice original named belt and buckle.

Nice original Kopfhaube as issued with the reversible Sumpftarn winter parka in mint condition.

Nice photograph lot consisting of 41 photos most probably taken on the Dutch or Belgian coast. The photographs show the 2cm 30, 38 and Flakvierling guns.

Very nice lightly worn 1940 dated Heer M31 Zeltbahn. Still retains most if not all originally sewn buttons and three black ropes. Very hard to upgrade!

Nice original Krim campaign shield in worn condition. The design is typical and cannot be traced to a certain manufacturer.