WW1 - German and Axis

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN IMPERIAL GUARD ENLISTED MANS 1915 FIELD GREY PICKELHAUBE.

This pickelhaube has a highly interesting history, it was souvenired by a Scottish serviceman, came out of a Scottish house clearance and eventually found its way into the collection of the well known collector, Michael Baldwin. The initial appearance of the helmet to collectors maybe viewed with some displeasure, but the mantra of Michael Baldwin’s collection was that if he obtained any item o...  read more

Code: 95808

GERMAN WWI MACHINE GUNNERS QUALIFICATION BADGE.

A nice example of the metal and cloth Machine Gunners Qualification badge. Stamped on the reverse side plate ‘C.E.Juncker, Berlin’ with its field grey cloth backing with the outline of the Maxim 08 machine gun with the outer ring being a facsimile of the belt and ammunition.  read more

Code: 95804

GERMAN WWI MAXIM 08 MACHINE GUN SIGHT, CASED.

The sight is marked ‘Emil Busch A.G.’ of Rathenow, marked ‘ZF12’ with its issue number. Optics good, slightly dirty with its pull off lens cap, The majority of the paint to the main body of the sight is missing. Fitted into its original fitted case, the number of the case matches the number of the sight ‘6362’, the case is also marked ‘Emil Busch Rathenow’. The rivets holding the lid to the mai...  read more

Code: 95780

GERMAN WWI SOLDIERS DRINKING MUG .

The field grey green enamelled over metal drinking mug issued to all Imperial German soldiers. This example marked Bing with date 17, some slight losses.  read more

Code: 95761

GERMAN WWI ARTILLERY LUGER IN BRITISH HOLSTER, DE-ACTIVATED.

A very nice condition ‘1917’ dated Artillery Luger semi automatic pistol. Good original finish, profusely marked with Imperial German waffen amt stamps, plus British proof and stamped as being de-activated to European Union standards. Matching number ‘7054’ to the main body with other parts numbered ‘57’. The magazine in mismatched. The toggle moves completely but does not dry fire. Undamaged c...  read more

Code: 95729

AUSTRIAN WWI AMMUNITON POUCH AND BELT SET.

A rare and excellent condition matched pair of pouches and waist belt for the Austrian infantryman of WWI. Good matching colour overall. One of the pouches is marked ‘Wein 15’ inside the lid. Good pebbled leather to the closing flaps of all four pouches. Stitching strong overall. A scarce set. The pouches were used for carrying the ammunition for the model 1895 Mannlicher rifle. The waist belt ...  read more

Code: 95708

AUSTRIAN WWI ENLISTED RANKS SIDE BAG HAVERSACK.

Some surface staining, with its fixed shoulder strap in place. Other features very similar to a German brad bag. Both closing straps are of the canvas style very similar to Austrian chinstraps.  read more

Code: 95709

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN LANDWEHR LONG SERVICE 2ND CLASS CLASP.

A good example of the silk ribbon with beautifully embroidered lettering and Iron crosses either side. The Long Service clasp dates from 1842 to 1913.  read more

Code: 95426

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN OFFICERS PICKELHAUBE PLATE. MODEL 1897.

Super example, factory mint condition retaining all original bright gilt finish. Two screw threaded lugs on the reverse side.  read more

Code: 95645

GERMAN WWI PRUSSIAN/HANOVER 10TH & 46 ARTILLERY REGIMENT PICKELHAUBE PLATE.

Worn by the 10th and 46 Artillery Regiment 4th and 6th Battalions only. Prussian style eagle with extra Battle Honours of Peninsula, Waterloo and Gohrde, unique to only these two Regiments. One year volunteer or NCO quality, two wire loops on the reverse side. Excellent condition, retaining approximately 99% of original factory finish.  read more

Code: 95646