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Rare and unique British Bergen rucksack as issued to Royal Marine Commando’s, Glider Pilots and other special ops units. These large Rucksacks were the tell tale equipment piece for any Commando as they were intended for use by troops that were not followed by transport vehicles and whose mission demanded that they take equipment which could not be carried in the large pack or haversack. This Bergen rucksack is exactly the type as used on D-Day, but this one has the proof it was actually there; the tell-tale invasion markings on the back of the bergen show it was used by a Royal Marine Commando or a Glider Pilot. The exact unit for these invasion markings is not known but would be a great base for further study that is worthy of this rucksacks history! The rucksack was originally obtained from a Vide-Greniers or flea market east of Caen, around 1995. This is a unique D-Day item that would be the prime piece in any Commonwealth D-Day display!

2 matching equipment straps in good used condition. Both straps are marked with the same unreadable RBNr. and all have the same construction futuristics and are a real matching set. Nice set of 2 matching straps, perfect to finish a mannequin!

Nice early brown coloured equipment strap with quick release strap. The strap is clearly an early war production and features typical early construction details as aluminium hardware and brown coloured leather. The rough side of the leather has been used for the outside for the strap. Finding equipment straps in used but not abused condition is quite hard!

Textbook second pattern black butterdish or Fettbüchse with the fine thread and gripped bottom. The bottom part and the lid aren’t matching but this example has been found in this configuration. Textbook second pattern example in fine condition!

Rare variant second pattern butterdish or Fettbüchse with a high convexed lid. Not to be confused with the standard orange butterdishes which are common; this is the second time I see this variant with the other example being in my personal collection. both parts are nicely marked 3X/K and this example shows some overall traces of being used!

Very rare bright red coloured butterdish in absolutely stunning condition. The butterdish is nicely MPD coded OX/S which indicates production by an unknown manufacturer and the usage of Phenolic resin (bakelite) with sawdust as the filler material. These are less hard to find than the unmarked example but these are higher in demand! Hard to find example which would be impossible to upgrade!

Original starter tab for the MG34 and MG42. These starter tabs were linked to the standard 50 round belts committing the need for opening the top cover to reload. The tab is marked dwc  1.41 indicating production by Dr. Ing. Boehme u. Co., Werksleitung Luedenscheid, Werk Minden.

 

 

Original starter tab for the MG34 and MG42. These starter tabs were linked to the standard 50 round belts committing the need for opening the top cover to reload. The tab is marked 92 E, 40 which indicates production by an unknown producer in 1940.

Unique and rare Dutch made Heer Infanterie visor made completely from Dutch material; from the gaberdine to the orange lining cloth; there is not a doubt this was made in one of the Dutch tailor shops. The cap is a nice average size around 57 and is a unique example; for me its the first one I have the pleasure to offer!

A extremely rare light brown coloured leather P38 holster in real combat worn condition. The light brown leather coloured holster is faintly but still readable marked gxy 1944 which indicates production by Gebr. Klinge, Lederwarenfabrik, Dresden-Loebtau. The holster is nicely named with a Kopiërstift which was often used to name or mark equipment but sadly it’s unreadable. If you’re looking for a real combat worn light brown leather and rare holster intended for the P38, this is it!

Textbook late war original German helmet chinstrap in mint unissued condition. The chinstrap is nicely marked RBNr. 0/0750/0100. Excellent example which is hard to find as a spare!

Original K98 rifle carrying sling end piece or Haltestück in good used condition. This part is often missing from the sling and finding a spare is really hard. Very rare original spare part for the K98 sling!

Textbook MG34 and MG42 100 round ammunition belt with matching starter tab both marked ST 39 . Nice and matching set that’s hard to come by!

Textbook MG34 and MG42 50 round ammunition belt with matching starter tab both marked B 39. Nice and matching set that’s hard to come by!

Heer officers dagger by Karl Eickhorn. The blade and scabbard are in used condition complete with portepee.

Textbook, stone mint pair of M37 lowboots in perfect condition. These boots have been in my personal collection for several years; definitely one of the best pairs I’ve ever owned. The leather is supple, the hardware is all without oxidation; the textbook woven laces, the textbook half sole construction finished with wooden pegs and sunken steel heel irons. The boots are in size 26 which is around a size 40. Textbook and perfect pair; impossible to upgrade.

Textbook Canadian two-tone camouflage helmet net with original drawstring and scrim.