ww2

Exceptional pre war Austrian stone grey or Steingrau trousers in mint condition. Typical pre war trousers that where captured, issued and used in the 1940 campaign. Due to large uniform shortages the stores of the Austrian army where massively looted and redistributed by the German army in 1940. These trousers are in stone mint condition and are a good medium size fitting for most if not all modern sized mannequin. The wool is in perfect condition without any damages. All buttons are present and originally sewn. The trousers are a perfect example for a textbook 1940 campaign mannequin and would be very hard to upgrade – if you have been looking out for pre war stone grey trousers; this is the perfect example you’ve been waiting for!

Stunning and uncommon Luftwaffe reissue helmet. The helmet is marked SE64 indicating production by Sächsische Emaillier und Stanzwerke A.G. The helmet retains its original non-reinforced liner and LBA marked chinstrap in great condition. The helmet is a typical but rare Reissue example with a rough overpaint masking the pre war blue paint and decals. The rough reissue overpaint is topped off with a decal and naming in the skirt of the helmet. The helmet is unit marked to 1. Kompanie Flak Regiment 29 5. Batterie inside the dome and underneath the leather. The helmet is named to Oberstleutnant Krichler in the skirt of the shell.  The helmet would be a very nice base for further research for Oberstleutnant Krichler which is a very high rank! Very hard to find a Luftwaffe reissue helmet, this is the first and best one I’ve seen!

Near mint original and extremely rare Waffen-SS reversible parka in blurred edge or Rauchtarnmuster camouflage. The parka retains most if not all originally sewn buttons. The garment is only lightly worn if at all with a handsewn repair to the collar/hood which I photographed. The garment is executed in a very nice bright and typical Waffen-SS blurred edge camouflage pattern. The garment is a nice large size which will fit most if not all mannequins. Rarer then the spring colored oak parka – possibly the rarest Waffen-SS winter garment to find!

Nice original Infantry assault badge in silver or Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber. Typical solid zinc example marked WH indicating Wilhem Hobacher. 

Nice original Panzer assault badge or Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber. The badge is nicely marked RK indicating production by Rudolf Karneth. Typical crimped ball hinge pin – a textbook badge in great condition.

A very nice original pair of dust goggles marked GW 42. The elastic in the band is still strong and the glass is still in one piece. A very nice and textbook pair as seen on the two original photographs. The central nut has been replaced which is a common treat to these goggles. A nice pair of goggles to add to a helmet.

Very nice original Gebirgsjäger equipment pouch. These where used and carried inside the Gebirgsjäger rucksack. The colored labels indicated what was carried inside.

Stunning set of US combat equipment. All in equal combat worn condition. Most if not all items have been personalized. The suspenders where duct taped at the ends. The Carlisle pack also has remains of Duct tape. This is a very nice combat worn US equipment set with most if not all parts left behind in the ETO.

Unissued Wehrmacht issued hand cranked air raid siren. Standard vehicle item that is extremely scarce to obtain in complete or working condition. This is the first one I’ve ever found in this complete condition. The sirens comes with the original cloth dustcover, the sling AND the belt loop. The belt loop is only the second one I’ve ever seen. The original paint finish on the zink/aluminum based hardware still retains up to 95%. Together with the completeness I’d say it is in unissued condition. The piece is nicely dated 1940 and is maker marked JURK. Incredibly scarce item that would nicely compliment any equipment or vehicle collection!

Rare opportunity to acquire a original factory bundle of 23 Luftwaffe breast eagles in mint condition. These eagles are perfect for restoring uniforms or display as is.

Stunning early tombak Luftwaffe Observer badge or Beobachtungsabzeichen. The badge is a superb early example made out of heavy tombak. Typical early unmarked Assmann example in stunning condition.

Stunning EM M36 field blouse in unissued condition. The garment features its full length skirt, sleeves and waist. The wool still retains 99% of its original nap and would easily be classed as mint. The garment has one small hole in the left sleeve with a imo period repair. The insignia on the garment are original and hand sewn but in my opinion restored. On the left breast pocket a single set of loops is present for a Infanteriesturmabzeichen. The tunic has a nice early and numbered set of M36 white, wool piped infantry shoulder straps.  Although the insignia are in my opinion restored this is still a very nice garment in near mint condition and very hard to upgrade. Perfect for a May 1940 display!

A very nice and early original Infanterie Sturmabzeichen by Juncker. Very nice hollow and early Tombak (!) example in exceptional condition!

Superb original unit ID’ed M1 helmet liner to a member of the 29th Infantry division. Nicely named Woods on the back. The liner bears the divisional insignia of the famous 29th Infantry division to the front. Inside the liner the partial ASN 1688 can be read. The toal is 33531688 from Private James K. Page who enlisted in Virginia and served in the 29th Infantry Division. Exceptional to find a original 29th ID helmet with the insignia to the front. The liner is in obviously combat worn and as found condition.

Late war Soldbuch of Jäger Hildebrandt. The soldbuch was handed out on the 1st of April 1945. At this time Jäger Hildebrandt served in the Genesenden-Kompanie-Grenadier Ersatz und Ausbildungs battalion 467, with was located in Stendal near the Elbe river. He was awarded the Verwundetenabzeichen im Schwarz and Kriegsverdienstkreuz II Klasse mit Schwerter on Hitlers birthday in 1945.  Very hard to find late war Soldbuch for a Berlin battle veteran!

With the Soviet and Allied forces advancing towards Berlin, Jäger Hildebrandt was transferred to Kampfgruppe Oberstleutnant Bahr, which was part of the Divisionsgruppe Von Hake as Grenadier-Regiment Von Hake. A hastily formed unit which fell subordinate to the XXXXI Panzerkorps. The Kampfgruppe Bahr/Grenadier regiment von Hake was made up from several units like a Flak battalion from Hannover, Gren.E.A.Btl. 467 from Stendal and a battalion of the Hundeschule Rathenow. On the 22nd of April the Panzerkorps fell under the leadership of the 12th Army, commanded by General der Panzertruppe Walter Wenck, and was sent east of the Elbe river to attack towards Berlin, and relieve the units trapped in and around the city. The main effort of the 12th army was to attack towards Potsdam and the trapped 9th Army at Halbe. Initially the attack surprised the Russians and the German forces gained some success, reaching as far as Schwielowsee near Potsdam. The Divisionsgruppe Von Hake however was sent further north to the area of Neuruppin and northwest of Havelberg to face the Russian 47th Army. An attack by the XXXXI Panzerkorps which was intended to push towards the city of Berlin didn’t stand any chance, instead they broke through at Kyritz on the 1.5.1945, on 2.5.1945 another Soviet attack broke trough the Panzerkops lines at Friesack and Fehrbellin. What was left of the Divisionsgruppe von Hake tried to withdraw to the bridgehead at Tangermünde and thus escape Russian captivity.

A very nice pair of M40 Heer NCO shoulder boards for a Unteroffizier der Pioniertruppen with subdued (!) tresse.

Nice original early M40 Heer geometrical camouflage helmet marked NS64 indicating production by Vereinigte Deutsche Nikelwerke, Schwerte. The helmet is a nice example of a combat worn early Heer M40 helmet with a reinforced aluminum liner and a worn handpainted camouflage pattern with lots of patina. The helmet retains its factory paint and decal which is topped off with a nice handpainted three-tone camouflage pattern which has the decal peaking through the paint. The helmet retains its liner and chinstrap which are original to the helmet. The helmet is a very nice example of a very early M40 helmet which has been throughout the war and has a nice camouflage pattern to it at a very good price!

Nice original hollow Infantry assault badge in silver or Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber. Unmarked but the design indicates production by Schauerte und Höhfeld.

Very nice and aesthetic combat helmet. Field repainted in field grey on top of a reissue on top of the factory apple green paint. The helmet shows two stacked Heer and Kriegsmarine decals under the field grey repaint. There are traces of gold and silver decals. The helmet retains its original liner and chinstrap. The helmet is a very nice example of a helmet that was first issued in the Heer and later transferred to a Küstenartillerie unit. The grey top colour is typical for coastal artillery. The helmet retains its original non-reinforced liner which has a small label sewn inside the liner. It reads Brünahl 4. Battr. Art. Regt. 2.