WAFFEN SS IN THE WEST.

A Schiffer publication, large format. 143 pages of SS war correspondants, black and white photographs of the Waffen SS in their campaigns in the west. High quality resolution images, published 2002, edited by Michael D.Beaver. A lot of the images taken from the original wartime documentary work entitled Waffen SS Im Westen  read more

Code: 87198

GERMAN WWII AUXILIARY CRUISER BADGE.

Maker marked ‘FO’ being the Company of Friedrich Orth of Vienna. Also having the addition of the very unusual small square mark to the left of the ‘FO’, this has never been identified as to the reasons for this. Standard flat back, magnetic round pin. A very good typical late war production by this maker.  read more

Code: 87212

GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE 2ND PATTERN OFFICERS DAGGER BY SMF.

The blade is not abused, slightly dull. Good clear SMF and Luftwaffe acceptance stamps. All matching grey finish to the upper pommel, cross guard and scabbard rings. The main body of the scabbard being of a totally different material has retained its more steel finish. Two chips to the upper part of the deep orange grip. All grip wire complete. Short pattern portapee knot and the late pattern u...  read more

Code: 87234

GERMAN WWII ENLISTED RANKS ARMY TUNIC INNER COLLAR.

The removable white and green inner collar for the combat tunic, whether it be 36 or 42 or 43 model tunics  read more

Code: 87236

GERMAN WWII ALLACH GRAVY BOAT.

A rare piece of all white service china by Allach being the gravy boat. Maker marked on the base side with the intertwined SS runes with the word ‘ALLACH’ below. No chips or repairs. Slight crazing within the glaze of the base.  read more

Code: 87242

WWII JAPANESE NAVY SHINYO OR SEA QUAKE SUCIDE BOAT HELMET

Undoubtedly, one of the very rarest steel helmets of any modern period. The Japanese were to develop various defense and attack strategies that involved the sacrifice and effective suicide of those undertaking the mission. The best known to all were the kamikaze aircraft pilots who caused havoc and terror amongst the Allied navies. But another far less known tactic saw considerable developme...  read more

Code: 87248

WWII JAPANESE NAVY SHINYO OR SEA QUAKE SUCIDE BOAT HELMET

more images. THIS LISTING IS NOT FOR SALE.  read more

Code: 87247

GERMAN WWII INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE.

A nice condition silver Infantry Assault Badge, zinc construction, non maker marked, hollowed out K98 bayonet on the reverse side with original pin, hook and hinge.  read more

Code: 87255

GERMAN WWII WINTER SHEEPSKIN WAISTCOAT.

A rare piece of German WWII uniform being the sleeveless canvas exterior sheepskin lined waistcoat, seen worn in many East Front photographs. Many of these garments were made up in Germany as stopgaps for the German forces that were suffering on the Eastern Front without proper winter issue clothing. All of its wooden buttons intact. No visible markings.  read more

Code: 87270

GERMAN RUSSIAN FRONT SHEEPSKIN AND WOOLLEN WAISTCOAT PULLOVER.

One of the many variations of Eastern Front garments put together by a huge amount of producers in Germany for the unprepared troops of the Third Reich on the Eastern Front. This example, the main body of the waistcoat being in a white sheepskin outer with the sheepskin itself to the interior. All white buttons present. The sleeves from army pullovers in slate grey have been added to the waistc...  read more

Code: 87271