WW1 - German and Axis

GERMAN WWI ENTRENCHING TOOL WITH ERSATZ STEEL COVER.

Not seen in any photographic work but excessively rare is the WWI German entrenching tool with its ersatz steel cover, the shovel being the standard issue First World War tool in its original field grey green, fitted with its DRGM stamped steel holder with twin leather belt loops and one single long leather closure strap, the closure fits over a lug. Good wood haft.  read more

Code: 95500

GERMAN WWI FIGHTING KNIFE.

An absolutely mint blade by C.E.Juncker with nice early C.E.Juncker markings. All cross grain finish remaining with its composition cross hatched grip similar to the bayonets, with its eagle’s head pommel with imitation button for bayonet fixing. Fitted into its original scabbard that does have some rust showing through the paint but the majority of the paint present with all of its leather loo...  read more

Code: 95519

GERMAN WWI MILITARY HORSE STABLE SIGN.

A highly interesting enamel sign measuring 25 x 20cm, black lettering on white enamel, some damage to the edges, giving instructions to the military stableman on the care of the horses within the barracks.  read more

Code: 95540

GERMAN WWI UNUSUAL PRUSSIAN BELT AND BUCKLE.

An unusual buckle being a rectangular stamped brass buckle with the standard Prussian Gott Mit Uns coat of arms in excellent condition to the front. Single belt clip with a brass loop fitted to the buckle and fitted to the buckle itself is what appears to be a British made leather belt, traces of a British leather maker’s marking to the belt itself, a curiosity.  read more

Code: 95548

GERMAN WWI ARMY NCO CAVALRY BELT BUCKLE AND SWORD STRAP.

A very scarce parade type in white patent leather, brass rectangular buckle with double prongs on the reverse side. Sword strap with brass chain and hook for carrying the sword higher. The white felt lining worn away, slight wear showing to the white patent leather. A rare piece of cavalry equipment. see Die Uniformierung des Deutsche Heer 1907-1918 by Jurgen Kraus page 300n -301 for a detaile...  read more

Code: 95552

GERMAN WWI FRIEDRICH AUGUST MEDAL.

Excellent condition, all finish remaining with its light blue and yellow ribbon.  read more

Code: 95563

GERMAN WWI FIELD PACK STRAP.

A scarce accessory being the removable shoulder strap to fit a German fur or canvas back pack. Indistinct Berlin maker’s mark but a clear ‘B.A.X 1916’ for 10th Army Corps. Brass fittings.  read more

Code: 95579

GERMAN WWI TENT PEG BAG.

Some rot to the material. Issue stamped ‘B.A.7 1918’ indicating the 7th Army Corps. Maker stamp not clear. One of the leather straps missing.  read more

Code: 95583

GERMAN WWI AVIATORS BREAD BAG.

A standard Imperial German field grey canvas bread bag with some service staining. A leather loop missing from the front for the attachment of the water bottle, all other leather straps complete with zeltbahn buttons, one button missing from the belt loop with a rare marking to the interior for the 'B. Flieg Ers.Abt 1' with date '1915'. Any item of equipment marked to an aviation unit is consid...  read more

Code: 95584

GERMAN WWI ALL CANVAS BACK PACK.

A good service used but complete and intact all field grey green canvas back pack. Profuse regimental and army group markings to the inside of the flap. ‘B.J.A.Augsburg’ repair depot ‘BJH’ ‘GR’ (Guard Regiment) marked with an indecipherable number, a further army corps number of ‘P.O.A.1X’. Some rodent
Nibbles to one of the interior loose panels. All other leatherwork complete, some dry...  read more

Code: 95590