Wehrmacht

Textbook, uniform removed US army sleeve flag insignia. Early pattern printed on cotton that came on wool armbands but often sewn directly to the sleeve. These sleeve insignias were worn as early as the invasion in North Africa to as late as operation Varsity. Rare example in good, been there condition.

Hard to find spare in good used condition. Often missing from many helmets, this is a perfect addition to a helmet with some patina.

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!

Rare late war greatcoat in used condition fully made out of Italian wool, lined with HBT rayon.

Stripped, combat worn EM M41 field blouse for a (Ober)Gefreiter. The jacket has a few period repairs and shows a lot of wear. A truly combat worn tunic that could be displayed as is; or restored. I will leave the choice with the buyer.

Minty Waffen-SS Erbsentarn camouflage field blouse in smooth Italian cotton. The garment is a superb example showing its bright and contrast rich colours that would be very hard to upgrade. Nicely marked Betr. Ra. indicating production by Betriebswerk Ravensbrück (Texled). Most of these garments feature heavily frayed button holes, holes or faded colours. At some point, most probably post war; a stamp was added inside inside reading SA-Spez.-Div Feldhernhalle. The buttons to the front have been moved about 2CM to accommodate a larger waist. There is a area of light wear to the back but no fading. The garment is near perfect and would be a very good addition to any SS collection. For sure one of the best Erbsentarn garments I have had the pleasure to offer with the best colour scheme!

Rare original Tropical motorcyclists coat or Kradmantel marked Thiele & Co München. The garment is in very good, near mint condition and would be hard to upgrade.

Textbook late war single grommet Splittertarn Zeltbahn in great condition.

Textbook late war Splittertarn Zeltbahn in very good condition. The zeltbahn is constructed from a coarse late war material with most of its factory sewn Italian buttons. The head hole and some of the material on the sides is the late war ‘carbon’ overprinted Telo Mimetico material. Scarce late war variant !

Textbook late war manufactured M31 pattern breadbag in unissued condition with minor storage wear.

Textbook Heer breadbag in good used condition.

Large original Wehrmacht/Waffen-SS used vehicle Identification flag in very good condition. Textbook flag with 4 zinc eyelets at all corners.

A nice 10 liter Trinkwasser water carrier in stunning condition. The canister is marked Ritter Aluminum. These carriers where first introduced around 1941 probably due to the hot climate in Italy and Africa. These are becoming hard to find and are a good and secure way to take drinking water to the front. This one still has most of its original paint and stencils and is in very good condition!

Beautiful and uncommon Tan painted Wehrmacht water Jerrycan or Wasserkanister. The canister is dated 1943 and still retains its original factory paint job. Uncommon example in great condition!

Textbook world war two issue Distinguished flying cross case in good condition. Rarer then the medal itself; a nice opportunity to complete it!

Rare 1L canteen strap marked J. De Valk 1944. These straps are issued with the large 1L Medical canteen or Labeflasche.