WW1 - German and Axis

GERMAN WWI MAXIN 08/15 MAGAZINE BOX.

The wooden box designed for carrying two full drum magazines for the MG08 15. Good field grey green paint finish remaining, slight damage to the edge of the lid with its metallic strengthened corners. Some evidence of old woodworm, complete with its swivel closing catch.  read more

Code: 88989

GERMAN WWI MAXIN AMMUNITION CAN.

The all metal ammunition can for two Maxim 08 250 round ammunition belts. Complete with its three carrying handles and sprung loaded closing clip. To the interior there is a central metal division to separate the belt and ammunition. Slight rusting from the steel shell. A small degree of field grey paint remaining.  read more

Code: 88990

GERMAN WWI REICH MARINE TORPEDO SIGHTING GAUGE, IN ORIGINAL WOODEN BOX.

Brass 8 inch calibrated gauge, blacking sighting arm marked ‘F.N.4637’ on the swivel, maker marked ‘Nautische Werkstatten GMBH Kiel’ on the underside of the raised sight, in its original wooden case 8.5 inches x 8.5 inches, stamped lettering to the exterior ‘M 1918’.  read more

Code: 81440

GERMAN WWI REICHSMARINE TUNIC.

A good example in heavy dark blue serge. Gilt buttons with Imperial Crown and Anchor. Naval clothing office dated stamp to the interior B.A.W.1914. (Clothing depot Wilhelmshaven). Two small moth holes to collar.  read more

Code: 88563

GERMAN WWI 8 INCH ARTILLERY LUGER WOODEN STOCK AND HOLSTER.

The all leather holster in excellent condition for the 8 inch Artillery Luger, complete with its cleaning rod, army group marked inside the flap of the holster ‘B.A.VIII’, all stitching strong complete with the holster flap closing strap. The wood stock in excellent condition, only retaining its upper attachment strap to the main body of the holster, other leather fittings missing.  read more

Code: 88766

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN ULHAN MAN’S HELMET PLATE.

A very nice condition deeply struck all white metal helmet plate for a Prussian Ulhans man’s helmet. This helmet plate could be worn by members of Ulan Regiments 5, 6, 8, 15 and 16.  read more

Code: 88705

GERMAN WWI SOLDIERS DRINKING MUG .

The field grey green enamelled over metal drinking mug issued to all Imperial German soldiers. This example marked Bing with date 17, some slight losses.  read more

Code: 88707

GERMAN WWI IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS WITH PLATE BACK.

A nice, unusual Iron Cross first class of World War I , constructed in a semi convex style, good finish remaining overall. The award was constructed with two screw threads to both the upper and lower arms of the cross , a larger steel plate for placing to the interior of the uniform has been fitted with two nuts to secure the plate to the award. The award is 800 silver marked, highly unusual pi...  read more

Code: 88775

GERMAN WWI MG08 WOODEN MACHINE GUN BELT BOX.

Nice condition, all metal parts corroded but still operational.  read more

Code: 88229

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: 88500