GERMAN WWII SOLDIER’S HOUSEWIFE POUCH.

The small canvas pouch, stamped to the exterior ‘Kameradenhilf’. At present pouch containing one card of grey wool, possibly for sock darning and a small packet of darning needles. Male/female closure button all intact. Recently purchased from probably the best combat uniform and equipment collection in the United Kingdom comprising Army tropical, Waffen SS, Luftwaffe paratrooper and many other...  read more

Code: 79704

GERMAN WWII FLARE PARACHUTE.

The yellow and red parachute attached to a flare with Luftwaffe acceptance stamps. The lines that would attach to the flare itself has been cut. Excellent condition. Recently purchased from probably the best combat uniform and equipment collection in the United Kingdom comprising Army tropical, Waffen SS, Luftwaffe paratrooper and many other items of the same genre. The collection was begun by ...  read more

Code: 79752

GERMAN WWII WAR HONOUR CROSS WITHOUT SWORDS.

The Third Reich awarded War Honour Cross without swords for 1914-18. With its original ribbon.  read more

Code: 79821

GERMAN WWI ERSATZ SAW BACK BAYONET.

A rare example of the Mauser 98 05 all steel bayonet with saw back blade. Some light corrosion evidence to the one-piece steel grip. The rifle retaining system in place but jammed. Open muzzle ring, saw back blade excellent with Imperial acceptance stamp to the top of the blade, all saw teeth good, in its original undented scabbard, which has good traces of its original field grey green paintwo...  read more

Code: 79683

U.S.A. WWII COLT 45 SHOULDER HOLSTER.

An all black leather U.S. marked shoulder holster for the Colt 45 pistol. Missing its pistol holding strap and lower attachment strap. The shoulder rig has been personalised by the owner by the continuous wrapping of what appears to be electrical tape to strengthen the rig.  read more

Code: 79493

GERMAN WWII WAFFEN SS UNTERSTURMFUHRER’S SHOULDER BOARDS OF ARTILLERY.

A mint unissued set of stitch-in shoulder boards for a Waffen SS Artillery Untersturmfuhrer. Subdued grey exterior weave with red silk underlay and secondary black wool. Unused condition.  read more

Code: 79318

BRITISH WWI WOMAN’S VOLUNTEER RESERVE UNIFORM.

A very scarce example in khaki serge material, the tunic with four pockets each with pocket flaps, the upper pockets with pleats. To each sleeve is set of sergeants stripes with a circular padded Fleur De Lys badges above. Complete with leather ball pattern buttons, full cotton lining to the material, accompanied by a full length skirt with one pocket and button fastening. Waist belt absent. E...  read more

Code: 79385

JAPANESE WWII BINOCULARS.

A good set of Japanese 7 x 50 binoculars, optics good but lenses need cleaning. The body of the binoculars have lost some of the black painted crackle finish around the lens. Adjustable eyepiece still working, complete with their leather strap and original black leather carrying case. Many Japanese markings on the main body. A long shoulder strap for the case is complete but it has broken away ...  read more

Code: 78972

GERMAN WWII WAR MERIT MEDAL.

All bronze finish remaining with its section of ribbon. Pin back uniform dress fixing.  read more

Code: 79247

BRITISH WWI EXPERIMENTAL BACK PACK.

A most interesting item of first war equipment, this is the second version we have seen of this back pack, not dissimilar in format to the second war mountain rucksack Bergen, however differing greatly. To the front are two pockets and a main body with drawstring top. To the interior a linen separate double pocketed pouch with typical first war period press studs, the inner of the flap has broa...  read more

Code: 79231