WW1 - German and Axis

GERMAN/TURKISH MG08 AMMUNITION BOX.

A rare accessory for the MG08 Maxim machine gun being the very first pattern ammunition box constructed in wood with all brass edge fittings and brass handle with Turkish script hand applied to the side of the box, this is faint and maybe difficult to pick up on our web images but is clear when held in the hand.  read more

Code: 96579

GERMAN WWI MECKLENBURG SCHWERIN ENLISTED RANKS STEEL BELT BUCKLE

The very difficult to find Mecklenburg Schwerin all steel buckle, it has lost all of its paint finish, minor indentations to the central circlet. Complete with its double pronged belt fixing system.  read more

Code: 96525

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN ALL STEEL BELT BUCKLE IN FIELD GREY

Nice condition, slight scuffs to the upper left hand side. One-piece stamped steel with double pronged belt fixing system.  read more

Code: 96527

GERMAN WWI MECKLENBURG SCHWERIN ENLISTED MANS BELT BUCKLE.

A rare belt buckle of WWI being the all brass with nickel overlay for a soldier in one of the Mecklenburg regiments, fitted to its pre 1900 white patent parade belt.  read more

Code: 96582

GERMAN WWI CAMOUFLAGE TRENCH HELMET M16.

A very distinctive camouflage pattern to this unusually un-stamped shell, on test it would appear to be a large size possibly the largest size produced. The camouflage pattern in the three colour mixture of dark maroon green and ochre is in a very unusual pattern with thin black separation lines, as we have mentioned before the value of camouflage helmets has now become judged by the unusual na...  read more

Code: 96585

GERMAN WWI OFFICERS CAVALRY BOOTS.

A good usable pair of matching cavalry boots for a cavalry officer of WWI or prior. Some minor ordnance stitch repairs to the area just above the rear heel, otherwise excellent. All of the canvas pulls are present. Some minor studding remaining to the leather soles. Please do not ask for sizes, we do not offer boots for wearing, to fit a mannequin the feet of the mannequin normally have to be ...  read more

Code: 96591

GERMAN WWI EAGLE ON A ROCK WITH IRON CROSS IN ITS BEAK CLOCK.

A very impressive clock and eagle measuring 58 cm in height 34cm in width, 15cm in depth featuring a clock to the centre 4 legs, surmounted by a fabulously styled eagle seated on a rock formation with the Iron Cross of 1914 within its beak. The whole item is heavy, we have no idea of the construction method. There are some minor chips to the front edge. Whether the clock is working or not unfor...  read more

Code: 96605

GERMAN WWI AVIATION RELATED FRAME.

A large black framed image of two eagles fighting with a larger bird or eagle flying above, the image often used in relation to WWI aviation. The frame measuring 38cm x 56cm, the central pressed tin image measuring 23cm x 38cm. A hinging ring on the reverse side.  read more

Code: 96606

GERMAN WWI BALLOON UNIT PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM AND ACCOMPANYING PAPERWORK.

A very nice card covered album containing 59 photographs from a n Observation Balloon Unit, possibly attached to a Field Artillery Regiment in WWI. Images of balloons being inflated and raised, with all the equipment in view needed to raise the balloon. Observation officers with the balloon basket, the balloon raising with the officers in the basket itself. Images from the balloon basket to the...  read more

Code: 96607

GERMAN WWI MARINE FLIEGER ABTEILUNG 2 CAP TALLY.

A shortened at one end cap tally for the Marine Flieger Abteilung number 2. Silver weave to the lettering. Overall excellent condition. At one area the weave of the material has shredded and the tally has been strengthened on the reverse side in two places.  read more

Code: 96609