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Beautiful M36 field blouse grouping to Karl Adolf Glüth complete with sidecap, Wehrpass, documents and Harmonica manual. The group was recently found in household clearing in Germany and as far as I know has not been in a single collection before. The jacket is a textbook, non modified M36 field blouse dated 1939. The garment is in a good, large size with period sewn insignia. The left breast pocket is addorned with two sets of award loops with their original Infanteriesturmabzeichen (Schuco 41) and its unmarked Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz. The shoulderstraps are matching and nice early example with stonegrey backing material and tongues. The kragenlitzen are mounted, infantry examples. The garment retains 3 belt hooks and its Kragenbinde. The sidecap is in salty but untouched condition with period sewn insignia.

The Wehrpass has a number of interesting notes about Glüth; his family, awards, place of birth etcetera. Glüth enlisted in 1937 in Infanterie Regiment 18 which he served until his death 27.10.1942. He was trained with the 98K, MG34, P08 Luger, Lei.Gr.W. 36, Panzerbüchse 38, MP28 and MP38. He was promoted to Oberschützen 1.11.38, Gefreiter 1.12.38 and Unteroffizier 1.11.39. He was awarded the Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber 2.7.41, the Eisernez Kreuz II klasse 22.2.42, the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz 22.2.42 and the Ostmedaille 4.8.42.

I have literally translated the most interesting battles noted in his Wehrpass. The war began for Glüth on 17.9.39 fighting at the Rhein, 18.10.39 at Saar, Kornbach. 9.5.40 he broke through to the Ärmelkanal, 15.5.40 the push to through Belgium to France, 21.5.40 fighting at the Somme, 5.6.40 second battle for France, 6.6.40 crossing the Somme, 8.6.40 following battles from the Somme to the Seine, 12.6.40 battle at the Seine, 19.6.40 battles south of the Seine and movement to the Loire, 20.6.40 crossing the Loire, 26.6.40 occupation of France. 3.9.40 he was moved to Coastal guard at the Atlantikküste. 25.3.41 he guarded the Kanalküste. 22.6.41 the battle from Bialystock and Minsk, 8.7.41 battle at Smolensk, 26.7.41 defensive battles at the Düna and Smolensk. 2.10.41 the double battle at Wjasma and Brjansk, breakthrough at the Dnepr positions. 4.10.41 the move to Moscow, Woronesj and Kalinin.

A great and interesting uniform grouping with loads of possibilities for further research!

Rare original SS-Verfügungstruppen 1 ‘ Deutschland ‘ shoulderstraps for a SS-Oberscharführer. Rare, matching pair in good worn condition.

Excellent pair of world war two issued US Corcoran paratrooper jump boots. The boots are made by manufacturer Cat’s-Paw and have a lots of wear which give these boots a nice amount of character!

Excellent first world war M16 helmet with period applied geometrical camouflage pattern often referred to as Mimikri. The helmet retains up to 90% of its original finish and its original liner and chinstrap. The helmet is a size 62. A very nice helmet that would be very hard to upgrade!

Rare French M1915 Adrian helmet with period affixed insignia for the airforce. The Adrian De L’aviation of this Adrian range of helmets is one of the rarest branches to find!

Stone mint Splitter-B pattern Fallschirmjäger bandoleer. Excellent late war example with beautiful and bright colours within the Luftwaffe Splittertarn camouflage fabric. All press studs and pockets are complete and undamaged, overall perfect condition!

Textbook K98 bayonet frog dated 1941 in good condition.

Textbook short gasmask strap with 3 adjustment holes but no stud.

Short gasmask strap with leather reinforcement

Long gasmask strap in good used 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.

Matching Heer NCO shoulderstraps for a Feldwebel der Artillerie. Excellent and matching pair!

Textbook original leather holster for the FN made Hi Power pistol or Pistole 640(b). 

Textbook hardshell P38 holster marked cdg 41. Textbook holster with a beautiful light wear that shows the natural leather colour peaking through.

Textbook hardshell P38 holster marked hft43 which is a uncommon manufacturer abbreviation. The holster is in very good condition and would be hard to upgrade.