WW1 - German and Axis

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.

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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

GROUP OF SOFT BACK MILIARY BOOKS.

Eight soft backed military books, a mixture of the series of Men at Arms and Osprey, Osprey no 341 British Air Forces 1914-18 volume 2, Osprey 157 20th Century Military Body Armour entitled Flak Jackets, Osprey Men at Arms series, The Austro Hungarian Forces in WWI, 14-16, Osprey Men at Arms series The Austro Hungarian Forces in WWI Volume 2, Osprey Elite series The German Freikorps 1918-23, Eu...  read more

Code: 67503

GERMAN WWI WOUND BADGE IN SILVER.

A nice quality single stamped version with original pin, hook and hinge.  read more

Code: 85073

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN PIONEER BATTALION OFFICERS PICKELHAUBE.

A very nice officers quality pickelhaube, Some minor crazing to the skull, no damage. Minor distortion to the rear peak but both the peaks have their stitching secure and strong to the main body of the helmet. All of the fittings, which include the back strap, the screwable spike, circular spike base, Prussian front plate and front peak trim are all in white metal with the chinstraps in gilt ...  read more

Code: 85189

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN OFFICERS PARADE SASH.

Excellent condition, good bright colours  read more

Code: 84526

GERMAN WWI ALL LEATHER FACE GAS MASK.

Good field grey colour to the filter. ‘23rd March 1918’ date. Eyepieces excellent, all canvas elasticated head straps intact. In its original tin, which retains much original colour and the lower half only of the carrying strap.  read more

Code: 83989