WW1 - German and Axis

GERMAN WWI BANKNOTES.

A 1000 Reich Mark banknote dated April 1910, A 20 Mark banknote dated February 1918, both with faults and tears.  read more

Code: 95449

GERMAN WWI SIGNED SANKEY CARD OF POUR LE MERITE WINNER BRUNO LOERZER.

A nicely period framed Sankey card number 616 of the well known fighter ace of WWI, Bruno Loerzer with a two line inscription and his signature just above his Iron Cross. Loerzer was an ace of WWI credited with 44 aerial victories, promoted to General Oberst by the end of WWII, a friend of Hermann Goering. The image shows Loerzer wearing his visored field cap in field grey, field grey high coll...  read more

Code: 95469

GERMAN WWI REICHMARINE SAILORS COLLAR.

A collar for wear with both the blue and white shirts. Three lines of white tape around the blue rear section. Clearly markings.  read more

Code: 95488

GERMAN WWI BINOCULAR CASE.

A very nice field grey green all leather binocular case for the 6 x 30 field binoculars, complete with its matching green shoulder strap. One minor hole to the main body just to the right of the sprung loaded closing clip, which could possibly be a small piece of shrapnel. This would be excellent for a display on a model 1910 field grey officers tunic.  read more

Code: 95490

GERMAN WWI ENTRENCHING TOOL WITH ERSATZ STEEL COVER.

Not seen in any photographic work but excessively rare is the WWI German entrenching tool with its ersatz steel cover, the shovel being the standard issue First World War tool in its original field grey green, fitted with its DRGM stamped steel holder with twin leather belt loops and one single long leather closure strap, the closure fits over a lug. Good wood haft.  read more

Code: 95500

GERMAN WWI FIGHTING KNIFE.

An absolutely mint blade by C.E.Juncker with nice early C.E.Juncker markings. All cross grain finish remaining with its composition cross hatched grip similar to the bayonets, with its eagle’s head pommel with imitation button for bayonet fixing. Fitted into its original scabbard that does have some rust showing through the paint but the majority of the paint present with all of its leather loo...  read more

Code: 95519

GERMAN WWI MILITARY HORSE STABLE SIGN.

A highly interesting enamel sign measuring 25 x 20cm, black lettering on white enamel, some damage to the edges, giving instructions to the military stableman on the care of the horses within the barracks.  read more

Code: 95540

GERMAN WWI ARMY NCO CAVALRY BELT BUCKLE AND SWORD STRAP.

A very scarce parade type in white patent leather, brass rectangular buckle with double prongs on the reverse side. Sword strap with brass chain and hook for carrying the sword higher. The white felt lining worn away, slight wear showing to the white patent leather. A rare piece of cavalry equipment. see Die Uniformierung des Deutsche Heer 1907-1918 by Jurgen Kraus page 300n -301 for a detaile...  read more

Code: 95552

GERMAN WWI FRIEDRICH AUGUST MEDAL.

Excellent condition, all finish remaining with its light blue and yellow ribbon.  read more

Code: 95563

GERMAN WWI FIELD PACK STRAP.

A scarce accessory being the removable shoulder strap to fit a German fur or canvas back pack. Indistinct Berlin maker’s mark but a clear ‘B.A.X 1916’ for 10th Army Corps. Brass fittings.  read more

Code: 95579