M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere. The frosted etch was a special order and privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The etched Emil Voos pattern blade on this one has suffered some abuse as there are a few hits to the "cutting edge" like some kids played swords with it. The etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by ... Read and See More

Cast silver finished alloy sculpture of a Heer soldier throwing a grenade and carrying a rifle, mounted to a two-tiered silver finished alloy base with front engraved "Unserm scheidenden Kameraden Uffz-Ulrich Gatzlaff Uffz. - Korps II./J.R.25 Dt. Krone, d. 25.9.36" (transl. "To our departing comrade Uffz-Ulrich Gatzlaff Uffz.-Corps II./J.R.25 Dt. Krone d. 25.9.36"). Rifle is separate piece ... Read and See More

These were residential and day-schools whose purpose was to ensure that those children whose fathers were at the front, working abroad or who had died in battle would receive a formal education in line with NSDAP ideology and policy. Other children included into the program were those from repatriating families. Cotton thread on wool. ... See More

Transitional - Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Tiger of Solingen. Based on construction this piece can be dated to c.1939. The blade on this one looks excellent. The stamped “Tiger Solingen” maker mark and “RZM M7/68” RZM mark are all beautifully executed. It has a solid fit and perfect tip. The blade rates Exc++/NM. It shows some minor age grey ... Read and See More

Wunsiedel Felsenwunder Luisenburg FestSpiele Abzeichen c.1937. The Luisenburg Festival is a theatre festival in the oldest open-air theatre in Germany. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been silver washed, chemically burnished and features white and blue enamel work. The obverse features a man blowing a trumpet, with a banner on it, on a mountain ... Read and See More

A Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 by 100 - Rudolf Wachtler & Lange of Mittweida. The Eastern Front Medal was awarded to individuals who served on the German Eastern Front during November 15, 1941 to April 15, 1942. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed, blackened and lacquered. The round shaped obverse depicts the early national closed winged eagle ... Read and See More

Typical three piece stamped construction with rolled edges. This helmet retains 90% of it's factory paint with some surface scratches, soil and scuffs and a dent 1" above the tip of the left wing of the decal. This sports a decal remaining 97%+ finish. The interior of the shell is correctly marked and sized 57. The WWI style liner system remain intact with all 6 ... Read and See More

A Model 1933 Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch by B&A - Bolte & Anschutz of Solingen. These were sold without scabbards. The blade on this one looks good. The acid etched “Alles fur Deutschland” motto and “B & A Solingen” maker mark are dark crisp and beautifully executed. The “Germany” export stamp is also perfectly executed. The crossgrain is easily visible all the way from ... Read and See More

One of the most requested makers by collectors! A Model 1933 - Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch by J. A. Henckles of Solingen. The blade on this one looks great. The acid etched “Alles fur Deutschland” motto and twins “J. A. Henckels Solingen Zwilingswerk” maker mark are both crisp and beautifully executed. The crossgrain is visible the entire length of the blade and is ... Read and See More

M36 Type II / B2 - Schutzstaffel Kettendolch für Offiziere. The blade on this one looks great. The acid etched “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” motto is dark, crisp and provides a great contrast to the bright blade. The crossgrain is looks wonderful as you shine it in the light, and is easily visible all the way from the hilt ... Read and See More

German KS 98 Bayonet - c. late-Weimar/early-Third Reich. Presumably used by the Police. The fullered, spear point, plated blade is 198mm long. It has minor age spotting throughout along with some heavy scratches towards the dulled tip. The blade rates Exc+. The brown felt buffer pad remains intact. The scabbard is made out of a blacked tanned leather that has ... Read and See More

Heavy one piece stamped construction with rolled edges and separately inserted vents. This helmet retains 95%+ of it's factory paint with some surface scratches. There are no dents. This has a decent decal. The interior of the shell is serialized "H146", sorry hard to read, and to the back and NS 62. The leather liner is ink stamped "55". It has all 9 tabs. ... Read and See More

Republic of Poland, c.1947-52 – Air Force 1st Class Pilot Wings Badge – “Gapa”. Introduced in the 1920s, the “Gapa” was worn on the upper left breast above the pocket, suspended by the chain. It is constructed out of a die-stamped nickel base that has been silver aged, gold gilded and contains white and black enamel work. The obverse features a ... Read and See More

I always like getting Puma swords they are interesting and often have unique features. This pattern is illustrated in Angolia's reference pg 116. There are some dots of age. When received this had a heavy nicotine patina so I had to clean the blade. It came back pretty good but some age remains. The 33" plated blade on this one rates Exc+. ... Read and See More

A Wehrmacht Bajonett fur K98 by Gebr. Heller of Solingen 1934. The blued blade on this one rates Exc+. It's got a couple worn spots where the runners have rested for the past 80 years. The tip come to a sharp point and the fit is perfect! The unsharpened blade is stamped "S/178K" the K code making this 1934 production and "68" which ... Read and See More

Heavy one piece stamped construction with rolled edges and pressed vents. This helmet retains 95%+ of it's factory paint with some surface scratches. There are no dents. This has no decal. The interior of the shell is serialized "3N370" and Q646, indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen. The leather liner is ink stamped "57". It has all 10 ... Read and See More

German Empire/Third Reich, WWI/WWII - Five-Piece Medal Bar. Assembled in late-1940, for a combatant member of the German Empire, who contributed to the war effort in WWI. Come the Third Reich era, the solider participated in the occupation of Sudetenland giving exceptional service, beyond the call of duty. He later offered long-standing and faithful work in the service ... Read and See More

A Model 1938 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Hewer für Mannschaften und Unterführer. The fullered, blunt tip, sawback blade on this one looks good. The crossgrain is easily visible and the sharp teeth to the sawback are in perfect condition. It is stamped “Ges. Geschützt.” to the obverse underneath the languet, not necessary but nice to see. The fit ... Read and See More

Zeltlager der Fränk H.J. 1936 Abzeichen. Part of the HJ’s courage test was participating in a one and a half day trip, the member would likely sleep in a tent encampment with their Jungbann. It is constructed out of a die struck aluminum alloy base that has been silver washed and burnished. The round shaped obverse features an ... Read and See More

Interesting helmet. I can not find a maker mark or a heat#. Appears to be approx. size 64 shell. It is a repaint likely post-war as I can see some overspray on the liner. The interior of the helmet has a pre-May 1917 pattern leather liner band complete with the original pads but no stuffing. Approx. size 64. The unmarked chin-strap looks to ... Read and See More

1937, Berlin stamp exposition s/s, imperforated ... See More

Long - Extra-Seitengewehr 98K. The single edged, fullered, spear point, plated blade is 24cm long. It has age grey, scratches and platting loss. The blade rates Exc+. The green felt buffer pad remains. The scabbard is made out of a steel sheet metal that has been black enamel painted. It has been period re-painted, with runs towards the throat. It ... Read and See More

Canadian c.WWI Holster for either a Colt M1878 or .455 Webley. Three-piece tanned brown leather that has been stitched together and has a leather rivet/button. The obverse is marked: “1 CMR A 388” (1st Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles – A troop and 388 rack number). Rub marks to reverse. It measures 15 inches long by 7 inches wide. Great condition. ... See More

Gebietstrefen Der Fränkischen Hitlerjugend Abzeichen 1939 by RZM M9/25 - Richard Sieper & Söhne of Lüdenscheid. It is constructed out of an injection molded celluloid base that has been lacquered. The round shaped obverse features a HJ eagle with a swastika on its chest clutching a hammer in one talon and a sword in the other, perched above the ... Read and See More

Republic of Poland, c.1947-52 – Air Force 2nd Class Radio Observer Badge – “Gapa”. Introduced in the 1920s, the “Gapa” was worn on the upper left breast above the pocket, suspended by the chain. It is constructed out of a die-stamped bronze base that has been gold gilded and contains orange and black enamel work. The obverse features a flying eagle ... Read and See More

Single piece lightweight stamped construction with rolled edges. Nice decal. This helmet retains 95% of it's factory paint with some surface scratches and scuffs but no dents. A good size helmet but I cannot see a size stamp. I would guess 66. The interior of the shell is unmarked. It sports a civilian type impregnated cloth linger with all fingers intact. The ... Read and See More

Graf von Zeppelin Birthday (100 years) airmail 5 July 1338 ... See More

Heer Sportabzeichen. Introduced July 4, 1935, the sports shirt eagle was to be worn on the front center chest of the white sleeveless sports shirt. It is constructed out of a machine embroidered black and white tricot weave cotton thread to a white plain weave rayon base. The rectangular obverse depicts a black Army eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika ... Read and See More

Kreistag der N.S.D.A.P. Erkelenz 1935 Abzeichen. It is constructed out of a green injection molded plastic-type base with white painted letters. The obverse features a centrally placed encircled mobile swastika on a textured background on top of three upright oak leaves and above a bannered “Kreistag der N.S.D.A.P. Erkelenz 1935”. The semi-hollow back reverse ... Read and See More

Rare, Late-War - Wehrmacht-Heer Brustadler. Introduced late-1944/early-1945, the printed breast eagle variation was created in an attempt to conserve manufacturing time and effort. It is constructed out of a thick twill weave field grey cotton base with a machine roller printed eagle with dark blue/green, olive with faint yellow accent colors. The obverse features a printed Army eagle ... Read and See More

A Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (2. Form) 1939 by 65 - Klein & Quenzer AG., Idar/Oberstein. Instituted September 1, 1939, the black wound badge was awarded to those who were wounded once or twice by hostile action (including air raids), or frostbitten in the line of duty. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been black enamel painted and lacquered. The ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Horster of Solingen. The deep dark etch was a special order and privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The etched Emil Voos pattern blade on this one is wonderful. The dark etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs and a decorative intertwined floral motif. The etched “ ... Read and See More

Stamped heavy sheet steel construction, M35 style helmet with the addition of an embossed horizontal "bead". The helmet retains a good portion of its original dark blue satin finish with normal scuffs and minor wear. It remains dent-free. There is a nice decal. All three liner retaining rivets and both inset ventilation bushings are all intact. The interior of the ... Read and See More

1937, Berlin stamp exposition s/s, perforated ... See More

Winner of the Knights Cross and Oak leaves: Kommandeur II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 55 Heinrich "Heinz" Höfer continued distinguished leadership of his Gruppe as well as reaching a mission count of 411. His unit particularly distinguished itself during resupply missions to Stalingrad, supporting the evacuation of Crimea and participating ... Read and See More

German Empire, Imperial – Two-Piece Ribbon Bar. Assembled sometime around late-1934 for a WWI solider who performed a single act of bravery in combat and performed meritorious service behind the lines. From left to right are ribbons for:

• 2nd Class Iron Cross 1914 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1914, reinstituted August 5, 1914)
• Honor Cross for Frontline Fighters with Swords (Ehrenkreuz fü ... Read and See More

Japan, WWII - Nisshōki (日章旗). Constructed out of a white and red died tricot fabric. The rectangular shaped obverse features a centrally placed red circle (representing the sun) on a white base. The reverse is the same. The top and bottom have a reenforced plain weave. The fly and hoist ends have been folded over and stitched together. The hoist ... Read and See More

Single piece lightweight aluminum stamped construction with rolled edges. Decal is retained at 95%. This helmet retains 95% of it's factory paint with some surface scratches and scuffs but no dents. A good size helmet at 68. The interior of the shell is unmarked. It sports a civilian type impregnated cloth linger with all fingers intact. The pigskin chinstrap remains. Stamped to interior ‘ ... Read and See More

1937, Berlin stamp exposition s/s, perforated ... See More

Winner of the Knights Cross and Oak leaves: Major Josef Wilhelm "Sepp" Brandner a Panzer officer most famous for his actions in the Courland. Black and white post-war photo with original signature. It measures approximately 4 inches wide by 5 inches tall. Signature in felt pen. ... See More

Luftwaffe Sportabzeiche. Introduced July 4, 1935, the sports shirt eagle was to be worn on the front center chest of the white sleeveless sports shirt. It is constructed out of a machine embroidered black and white tricot weave cotton thread to a white plain weave rayon base. The rectangular obverse depicts a black 2nd pattern Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a ... Read and See More

An Iconic cold war item. Based on the war time M45 prototype this helmet is in good condition. Complete with 2 of the rubber spacers, ( two are missing). There is some epoxy/glue green stuff where the 2 missing spaces were. Why, where and who is a mystery. Four point chinstrap remains supple. Shell is dated "60" indicating 1960. The liner is not marked ... Read and See More

1934 issue original gummed stamps. On January 13, 1935, the Saar region, under League of Nations control since WWI, voted in a plebiscite to rejoin Germany. 90.8% supported reunification, a major win for Hitler and Germany, providing resources and helped to justify his expansionist policies. ... See More

Winner of the Knights Cross and Oak leaves: Major Oberst Arthur Jüttner had a distinguished career finally being capyured buring the Battle of the Bulge by the Americans. Black and white pst-war photo with original signature. It measures approximately 4 1/8 inches wide by 5 13/16 inches tall. ... See More

Interesting helmet. I can not find a maker mark or a heat#. Appears to be approx. size 64 shell. It is a repaint likely 3rd Reich period, likely when this was reissued. The interior of the helmet has a pre-May 1917 pattern leather liner band complete with the original pads and stuffing. Approx size 64. The chin strap does not appear to be ... Read and See More

Small National/Partei Banner 1933-45. It is constructed out of a red dyed plain weave cotton base with a separately stitched on white dyed and black printed plain weave cotton roundel. The rectangular shaped obverse features a centrally placed black mobile swastika surrounded by a white roundel and red rectangular base. There is four inches of stitching repair to edge ... Read and See More

A Miniature 1935 Heer Dolch. The bright, plated blade on this one is a beauty. The buffer pad remains. The scabbard is in excellent condition, with detailed bands and embossed random pebbling throughout. It has wee bumps and remains completely dent free. The plated Heer eagle crossguard looks great! The ferrule and pommel are also in awesome shape with nice patina ... Read and See More

These were the best Luftshutz helmet style IMHO. Single piece lightweight stamped construction with rolled edges. No decal but is is marked to the reverse, "Fw.Tr1", I honestly don't know what this is maybe a factory designation. This helmet retains 95% of it's factory paint with some surface scratches and scuffs but no dents. A good size helmet but I ... Read and See More

Airship Hindenburg Zeppelin Air-mail 5 July 1938 ... See More

Winner of the Knights Cross and Oak leaves: Major Herbert Wittmann. Black and white. It measures approximately 4 1/8 inches wide by 5 13/16 inches tall. Post-war photo w signature in felt pen. ... See More

1941. DEUTSCHES REICH. Kameradschaftsblock der Deutschen Reichspost ... See More

Private purchase, multi-panel, blackened leather construction boots are roughly, 41cm tall from the bottom of the heel to the top of the back calf section. The boots have a wide, stitched on, dual layer, central, vertical, spine to the reverse. There are no pull tabs and they do not appear to ever have had one. Worn and used example that ... Read and See More

Nice quality, well marked, deep navy blue wool/rayon construction straight legged, long pants feature the unique, naval style, front closure in the form of a horizontally rectangular, fold down, front yoke panel with four stitched button eyelets to the top edge with corresponding buttons positioned on the exterior waistband. All original buttons, some have some age. The pants are ... Read and See More

Winner of the Knights Cross and Oak leaves: Oberleutnant Ekkehard Kylling-Schmidt Served in the Wehrmacht on the eastern front. Black and white Willrich drawing on cardstock. It measures approximately 4 1/8 inches wide by 5 13/16 inches tall. Lower left corner cut off. Sorry I know right hand side looks cut off but it's ... Read and See More

A Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern by 113 - Glaser & Sohne of Dresden. The 2nd Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been bronze washed and lacquered. It depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and ... Read and See More

Cased Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Medal 1886. The G.A.R. was organized in 1866 as Union veterans of the Civil War. In 1881, the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic was established to help the aging veterans and to aid their widows and orphans. The group went national in 1886 and remains the oldest ... Read and See More

Wehrmacht-Heer Brustadler für Offiziere. It is constructed out of hand embroidered rolled, twisted and crunched silver bullion thread with green rayon accent thread to a dark green wool backing that is stitched to a piece of black buckram and a glued on back paper backing. The obverse depicts a silver and green army open winged eagle, clutching a wreathed ... Read and See More

15 Sept 1939 Kameradschaft der Deutschen Reichspost Series. ... See More

Private purchase, multi-panel, blackened leather construction boots are roughly, 40cm tall from the bottom of the heel to the top of the back calf section. Two pull tabs are complete to both boots. Worn and used example. Boots measure 30cm from the heal to the toe tip. They are a US size 9. Some damage and wear to the soles. Could ... Read and See More

A Verwundetenabzeichen für die Armee und Kolonialtruppen in Silber. Instituted March 3, 1918, by the Prussian King Wilhelm II and later adopted by Bavarian King Ludwig III, the Imperial Wound Badge was awarded to those who bled for the Fatherland or lost their health to enemy action in the war zone and thus became incapable of service. The black was awarded ... Read and See More

Great Britian/Canada, WWI - PH (Phenate Hexamine) Helmet / Gas Mask Hood with a late-1930s/1940s added MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Co.) Comfo Respirator BM-2101 (1935 patent). It is constructed out of a canvas twill weave cotton base that has been stitched together. Attached to the face are; two glass lenses with non-magnetic alloy rims (calcified), above two large round ... Read and See More

NSDAP Trommelschere. It is constructed out of a die cast bronze/coper base that has been gilded. The shield shaped obverse features a political style eagle above a shield outline with two carrying hooks flanking the eagles 'tail' to the bottom and a swivel top attachment piece and black leather hanger. It measures approximately 2 ½ inches wide by 7 inches tall. A ... Read and See More

A neat uniform button here! It is constructed out of three pieces two are die stamped steel that has been plated/silver washed the other is the tombak loop. The obverse features the Wesel coat of arms surrounded by “Bürger Schützenverein Wesel”. A great piece to add to your collection! ... See More

Die Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13. März 1938. Instituted May 1, 1938, the Anschluss Medal was awarded to; all German military personnel who participated in the march to Austria, members of the Austrian branch of the NSDAP and other Austrians who contributed to the Annexation of Austria. It was constructed out of a die struck tombac base that has been silver washed ... Read and See More

Winner of the Knights Cross and Oak leaves w Swords: Oberst Heinz-Georg Lemm was I highly decorated participant in the Battle of the Ardennes. He went on to serve as a Generalleutnant in the Bundeswehr. He was awarded the Great Cross of Merit with Star and the Legion of Merit ... Read and See More

A Nordfront-Kreuz. Awarded to German soldiers who fought against Soviet troops at the Eismeerfront in Finland. It is a multi-piece construction, made out of a die stamped nickel-silver base that has been silver washed, gold gilded and contain multi-colored enamel work. The vaulted obverse features both the Finnish and German national flags on a pole above a red shield that ... Read and See More

These were the best Luftshutz helmet style IMHO. Single piece lightweight stamped construction with rolled edges. No decal. This helmet retains 95% of it's factory paint with some surface scratches, spills and scuffs but no dents. A good size helmet but I cannot see a size stamp. I would guess 66. The interior of the shell is unmarked. It sports a civilian ... Read and See More

Well worn feldgrau wool construction. Buttons look to be all original stitching. Back pocket button missing. Roughly a 32" waist. Excellent size and 1939 marked. Depot marking. Stitching is good and intact. Decent pair showing some wear. ... See More

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Winner of the Knights Cross and Oak leaves: Horst Niemack Also received the Great Cross of Merit from the Federal Republic of Germany, ( West Germany) in 1969. Interesting that he also served as chairman ... Read and See More