GERMAN WWII SS TROPICAL SHORTS.

Very likely a pair of SS tropical trousers, cut down to shorts in the period, neatly done so a Field Tailor adaption. service wear overall and one stitch repair to crotch area. All original brown buttons in place. A rare garment.  read more

Code: 93537

GERMAN WWI BAVARIAN ARTILLERY REGIMENT 100TH ANNIVERSARY BADGE.

A very nice high quality heavy bronze badge with original pin, hook and hinge, celebrating 100 years in 1924 of the existence of the regiment, which unfortunately is not identified on the badge.  read more

Code: 93499

GERMAN WWI BAVARIAN TIN PICKELHAUBE.

A large size, possibly 56, all tin pickelhaube for a Bavarian soldier. The skull has taken some indentations and there are areas of rust bleed through the paintwork. One rivet missing on the reverse side of the circular spike base, which is in brass but has subdued, which matches the subdued brass Bavarian front plate. The helmet is with its original chinstrap, but is missing both its Bavarian ...  read more

Code: 93517

GERMAN WWI DEER’S FOOT FIGHTING KNIFE.

A knife much seen in photographs being worn by German troops in the trenches being the deer’s foot knife. Excellent blade with unusual double headed eagle trademark, S shaped steel cross guard, original leather washer complete, in its steel military style scabbard and belt loop. Hilt retaining strap does not appear ever to have been fitted. The steel scabbard having some paint loss.

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Code: 93518

GERMAN WWI SAXON GUARD REITER OFFICERS FULL DRESS POUCH.

An exceedingly rare piece of full dress equipment for the premier Heavy Cavalry Regiment of Saxony, the Saxon Guard Reiter Regiment. The basic pouch is constructed in metal covered leather, the front flap having the Coat of Arms of Saxony with crown above, two suspension loops one to each side intact. Some gilt is missing from the central sections of the pouch flap but good gilt in the protecte...  read more

Code: 93519

BRITISH WWI PATTERN 8180/1914 WINTER SERVICE TRENCH CAP COVER.

The very sort after waterproof, winter service dress cover 8180/1914 for use upon stiff top cap and the rare Gor Blimey cap, unissued condition with storage wear as expected. Nicely WD ink stamped to the interior along with size (2) label.  read more

Code: 93528

BRITISH WWI FUR COVERED AND FUR LINED FLYING GAUNTLETS.

A lovely set of leather padded fur covered gauntlets used by aviators in WWI. Fur all good, leather padding firm but wear use obvious.  read more

Code: 93512

GERMAN WWII ARMY PANZER ARM RANK PATCH.

A good army Panzer Stabsgefreiter rank patch, black felt cloth with two silver strips and a pale grey cotton star above. Glue on the reverse side where once attached to a collectors display board.  read more

Code: 93361

GERMAN WWII PANZER RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT 116 PAIR OF CITATIONS.

Two citations, both A5 size, both have suffered from water and rust damage to the edges. Infantry Assault Badge awarded to Willi Zastrau who was a member of 2./Panzerauklarungsabteilung 116, dated ‘October 1944’ pen signed by Major and Unit Commander with his Iron Cross 2nd class citation.  read more

Code: 93365

GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE NIGHT HARRASMENT BOMBER PILOTS GROUP OF CITATIONS.

Large just under A4 size twice folded and slightly stained citation for the Pilots badge to Obergefreiten Fritz Bachtle, dated 1st April 1938. A5 size citation, once folded, punch holed for filing to by now Feldwebel Fritz Bachtle to the 1st Storkampfstaffel LW.KDO.OST, awarded 24th February 1943 with pencil signature of the General Major of the 1st Flieger Division. Iron Cross 1st class citati...  read more

Code: 93366