WW1 - German and Axis

GERMAN WWI REICH GENDARMERIE LUGER HOLSTER.

A very rare holster, the main body identical to a Luger PO8 holster but with added rear suspension system, both stitched and riveted to the main holster with a forward facing belt loop system for the mounted troops of the Reich Gendarmerie. The stitching is good and strong overall with both belt loops present. The maker’s name in Strasbourg has had a hole punctured through it. Marked to the bac...  read more

Code: 80902

GERMAN WWI GEWEHR 98 POUCHES.

A very nice mid tan mismatched pair of Gewehr 98 pouches, the standard ammunition pouches carried by the German soldier in WWI. All construction details are identical to both pouches, good white stitching, all pebbled leather, on the reverse side the rivet pattern is exactly the same and both have galvanised D rings, one is ‘Stuttgart 1917’ maker marked, the other is ‘1915’ maker marked and dated.  read more

Code: 80702

GERMAN WWI IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS. 1914.

A good convex example, late war production in nickel. Very slight chipping to the black finish to the centre. Complete with its wide tapering pin, hook and hinge.  read more

Code: 80748

GERMAN COLONIAL TROOPS LEATHER EQUIPMENT SET.

A very scarce set of leather equipment uniquely issued to members of the colonial troops for the German colonies. The leather is soft and supple, complete with its cross straps, riveted bayonet frog. Faint remains of a station issue stamp to one of the shoulder straps but too faint to read. All of the closure caps for the ammunition pouches in place with the orange coloured cap of one of the co...  read more

Code: 80521

GERMAN PRE WWI 1847 PATTERN PRUSSIAN BELT BUCKLE.

A slightly damaged brass and nickel belt buckle for an enlisted Prussian soldier, complete with its double pronged belt fixing system.  read more

Code: 80357

GERMAN WWI SAXON ENLISTED MANS BELT BUCKLE.

All steel example, two-piece, paint finish gone, some minor corrosion, Dresden maker marked with its all steel double pronged belt fixing system.  read more

Code: 80392

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN ENLISTED MANS BELT BUCKLE.

Good service wear, thick heavy brass with nickel overlay plate with some wear to the crown, with its original leather tab with faint traces of maker markings, date obscured.  read more

Code: 80393

GERMAN WWI SEE BATTALION COMBAT BUCKLE.

A service worn example of an all steel one-piece stamped buckle worn by the Imperial German See Battalions with the combat uniform. Some wear to the raised crown otherwise good detail overall, complete with its double pronged belt fixing system.  read more

Code: 80502

GERMAN WWI UNUSUAL PRUSSIAN BELT AND BUCKLE.

An unusual buckle being a rectangular stamped brass buckle with the standard Prussian Gott Mit Uns coat of arms in excellent condition to the front. Single belt clip with a brass loop fitted to the buckle and fitted to the buckle itself is what appears to be a British made leather belt, traces of a British leather maker’s marking to the belt itself, a curiosity.  read more

Code: 80358

GERMAN WWI AVIATORS LEATHER FLYING HELMET AND PHOTOGRAPH.

A good small group comprising of a well service used Imperial German flying helmet of the standard form, the outer leather crown is crazed overall through heat, some abrasions to the leather of the edge and the crown cushion, complete with its front peak, ear protectors and neck flap, the neck flap is issue stamped however through age and dirt it is difficult to clearly make out any of the mark...  read more

Code: 80314