WW1 - German and Axis

GERMAN WWI 8 IMPERIAL GERMAN PHOTOGRAPHS.

8 postcard size photographs of soldiers and officers all in field grey, three are mounted, five are either in the trenches or studio shots wearing a combination of pickelhaubes and shakos, one of the images contains a soldier wearing a Hesse pickelhaube, others are wearing a mixture of feldmutzes and visor caps. One is folded and franked, another has a fully descriptive annotation on the revers...  read more

Code: 85771

GERMAN WWI SAXON LEIB GRENADIER REGIMENT NO.100 ENLISTED RANKS PICKELHAUBE.

An extremely difficult helmet to find being a regimentally marked all leather pickelhaube from the Leib Grenadier Regiment No.100 of Saxony. The helmet is not size stamped, but on test possibly size 54. Good leather skull with crazing overall. Both peaks slightly congealed but with stitching strong and securely attached to the main body. The unique feature of the Leib Grenadier Regiment is that...  read more

Code: 85708

GERMAN 1870 IRON CROSS.

The rare Iron Cross being the 1st class example of the 1870 Franco Prussian War. This convex version in generally good condition, it would appear that the black finish to the central core has been re-touched in, all other details good and clear. Semi wide tapering pin, original hook and hinge present. It is estimated that over 1,200 only of the 1st class examples were awarded for the Franco Pru...  read more

Code: 85679

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN RESERVE MEDICAL OFFICERS PICKELHAUBE.

A most magnificent condition all leather pickelhaube for a Prussian medical officer, identified. The gilt is mint bright, the reserve officers cross to the front gilded plate in silver colour. Standard flat chin scales with all gilt remaining. Officers quality national and State cockades. The front and back peaks are slightly distorted from laying in a heated part of a house. Stitching for the ...  read more

Code: 85710

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN RESERVE MEDICAL OFFICERS PICKELHAUBE.

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Code: 85709

GERMAN WWI TRENCH PERISCOPE.

A superb trench periscope, 160cm in length, in its original issue paint. Manufactured by Hansoldt of Wetzlar. Dated ‘1918’, in its original all tin carrying case with the remains of its paper substitute strap. This rare artefact of trench warfare, presumably sat on a tripod, the base of the apparatus is hollow, therefore having the ability to take a periscope peg. Slight chipping to the composi...  read more

Code: 84130

GERMAN WWI 98/05 SAW BACK BAYONET.

The highly desired saw back example of the 98/05 German bayonet. Maker marked ‘Mundlos & Co Magdeburg’. Wood grips undamaged. Rifle retaining fitting working correctly. Fitted into its original scabbard.

The sale of Knives, other Edged Weapons and Firearms are restricted to those aged over 18. Verification of age is required before purchase is concluded, this will include providi...  read more

Code: 85625

GERMAN WWI AVIATORS HELMET.

The leather helmet worn and seen in photographs of German aviators of WWI. Generally good condition, some light rot to the leather where the rear neck flap joins the main body of the helmet. Clearly dated ‘1917’ with one other red block of unidentified lettering. Pigskin earpieces and the liner having 9 of its 10 tongues intact. A good degree of its original green finish remaining. One slight s...  read more

Code: 85626

GERMAN WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM AND PAPERWORK.

A small album of a German driver both on the Western and Eastern Fronts of WWI. The album contains 47 images, French scenes around the Verdun with German soldiers, observation balloons being used over the battlefield, an interesting shot of Jager Zu Pferde soldiers wearing gas masks, trench scenes, officers identified, a large format picture of what appears to be an Austrian soldier lying dead,...  read more

Code: 85190

GERMAN WWI SNIPER SCOPE TIN

A rare accessory being a field grey green all tin carrying case for the Emil Busch sniper sight. Complete with its leather belt loop. Full details including sniper scope number ‘4797’ imprinted to the lid. Some parts with surface rust but nothing serious, good colour remaining.  read more

Code: 85413