Luftwaffe Single Decal M42 Helmet
Liner-size app 54-55 with 90% dark blue-gray finish with 85% decal; original liner shows average use and is a little dry with all fingers and one wear hole on rear edge through to felt; Original un tampered-with wartime-zinc split-rivets are still tight with matching paint; stamped "ET62" inside skirt- an excellent condition helmet inside and out.
Liner-size app 54-55 with 90% dark blue-gray finish with 85% decal; original liner shows average use and is a little dry with all fingers and one wear hole on rear edge through to felt; Original un tampered-with wartime-zinc split-rivets are still tight with matching paint; stamped "ET62" inside skirt- an excellent condition helmet inside and out.
Army Officers Panzer-Grenadier Side Cap
Officer quality doeskin-wool with single grommet-vent to each side; green rayon-ribbed lining is marked 57 only; fine silver-wire piping to crown and scallops is totally original to cap; some wear to scallop piping; machine-sewn flat-wire bevo officer's cap eagle and cockade to front; machine-sewn panzer grenadier green soutache over cockade; one moth nip to top and slight graze to right side- otherwise an excellent plus correct Pz-Grenedier. Officers Side cap;
Officer quality doeskin-wool with single grommet-vent to each side; green rayon-ribbed lining is marked 57 only; fine silver-wire piping to crown and scallops is totally original to cap; some wear to scallop piping; machine-sewn flat-wire bevo officer's cap eagle and cockade to front; machine-sewn panzer grenadier green soutache over cockade; one moth nip to top and slight graze to right side- otherwise an excellent plus correct Pz-Grenedier. Officers Side cap;
Original Camo/Chicken Wire Luftwaffe M42 Helmet
Normandy-type camo scheme of greens and tan finish paint rating 95% with the luftwaffe decal being 90%; original to helmet soldered-type chicken wire over camo paint; dome stamp in crown of helmet marked NS 64 on side flange and 5838 at rear; Original to helmet chin strap with aluminum buckle; tan, average condition liner fits helmet perfectly, is named and has its original tie string; about a size 55-56; guaranteed original camo-wire luftwaffe ground combat helmet.
Normandy-type camo scheme of greens and tan finish paint rating 95% with the luftwaffe decal being 90%; original to helmet soldered-type chicken wire over camo paint; dome stamp in crown of helmet marked NS 64 on side flange and 5838 at rear; Original to helmet chin strap with aluminum buckle; tan, average condition liner fits helmet perfectly, is named and has its original tie string; about a size 55-56; guaranteed original camo-wire luftwaffe ground combat helmet.
Luftwaffe Field Divisions EM Piped Side Cap
Officer quality fine blue wool with rifle-green twisted pipeing (correctly applied) around flap; gray rayon lining is marked Rado-Gera 571/2; hand-sewn matching embroidered cap eagle and cockade to front; no mothing and shows very little use-a RARE near mint cap;
Officer quality fine blue wool with rifle-green twisted pipeing (correctly applied) around flap; gray rayon lining is marked Rado-Gera 571/2; hand-sewn matching embroidered cap eagle and cockade to front; no mothing and shows very little use-a RARE near mint cap;
MINT Luftwaffe Officer's Cape
This is the finest quality and condition Officers Cape I've seen in 30+ years; fantastic attention-to-detail construction of smooth, fine blue gabardine wool; every button hole is a work of art on this piece; bevo woven Luftwaffe tag with each fabric panel textile marked; eagle head chain clasps have 100% of their original finish; blue glass buttons throughout with steel collar closure; massive heavy bullion Luftwaffe sleeve eagle of remarkable detail and workmanship; This cape would really compliment a fine mess-dress or 4 pocket officers tunic. Photos say it all-Rare & Impossible to upgrade!
This is the finest quality and condition Officers Cape I've seen in 30+ years; fantastic attention-to-detail construction of smooth, fine blue gabardine wool; every button hole is a work of art on this piece; bevo woven Luftwaffe tag with each fabric panel textile marked; eagle head chain clasps have 100% of their original finish; blue glass buttons throughout with steel collar closure; massive heavy bullion Luftwaffe sleeve eagle of remarkable detail and workmanship; This cape would really compliment a fine mess-dress or 4 pocket officers tunic. Photos say it all-Rare & Impossible to upgrade!
Army Panzer Officers Visor Cap
Tailor-made Panzer officers field-green wool visor by "Carl Halfar-Berlin"-full maker name and address under the moisture shield; pink piping is thicker around crown than cap band, typical of this maker; black fiber visor is nice with little or no cracking and tight with the cap band; cap appears to have been period made into a more crushable shape with removal of the crown wire and lining around cap band; lining retains the crown oil-cloth panel with moisture shield only; no mothing to field green wool with minor tracking to piping in back up under flopping crown-not noticeable in wear; chin cord, side buttons and insignia are all of the same age; a nice floppy-crusher-look with a sharp peak.
Tailor-made Panzer officers field-green wool visor by "Carl Halfar-Berlin"-full maker name and address under the moisture shield; pink piping is thicker around crown than cap band, typical of this maker; black fiber visor is nice with little or no cracking and tight with the cap band; cap appears to have been period made into a more crushable shape with removal of the crown wire and lining around cap band; lining retains the crown oil-cloth panel with moisture shield only; no mothing to field green wool with minor tracking to piping in back up under flopping crown-not noticeable in wear; chin cord, side buttons and insignia are all of the same age; a nice floppy-crusher-look with a sharp peak.
Army Panzer M43 Cap
Enlisted factory made early to mid-war cap of very fine black wool with short 6.5cm visor; (2) dark pebbled steel buttons, early T-style bevo woven white panzer eagle & cockade sewn to front and not through lining; gray lining is marked 57 and with early Rbn number; cap is correctly made with all double-folded seams; this cap appears issued, shows little wear and has not been tampered with in anyway.
Enlisted factory made early to mid-war cap of very fine black wool with short 6.5cm visor; (2) dark pebbled steel buttons, early T-style bevo woven white panzer eagle & cockade sewn to front and not through lining; gray lining is marked 57 and with early Rbn number; cap is correctly made with all double-folded seams; this cap appears issued, shows little wear and has not been tampered with in anyway.
Minty Double Decal Police Helmet
100% black satin paint and double decals; Swas decal is 100% and eagle decal is 99%; Liner with crown pad about a size 56; black chin strap of pig-skin leather with roller type buckle is mint; original un tampered-with; slight handling wear to liner-overall near-mint.
100% black satin paint and double decals; Swas decal is 100% and eagle decal is 99%; Liner with crown pad about a size 56; black chin strap of pig-skin leather with roller type buckle is mint; original un tampered-with; slight handling wear to liner-overall near-mint.
Kriegmarine Officers Great Coat
Issue Kriegs overcoat for administrative officer; thick dark blue wool; rank is lieutenant with sewn-in shoulder boards; depot marked in back of collar; all buttons are dated "1941", marked "Kriegsmarine" and maker marked "FLL"type, approximate size is 38US; unique 6 button belt arrangement at rear and double hangers in left waist pocket for naval dagger; sewn down french cuffs-correct for this peice-no apparent mothing; not named
Issue Kriegs overcoat for administrative officer; thick dark blue wool; rank is lieutenant with sewn-in shoulder boards; depot marked in back of collar; all buttons are dated "1941", marked "Kriegsmarine" and maker marked "FLL"type, approximate size is 38US; unique 6 button belt arrangement at rear and double hangers in left waist pocket for naval dagger; sewn down french cuffs-correct for this peice-no apparent mothing; not named
Japanese Officers Parade Visor Cap
Pre war quality fine black wool with leather visor and chin strap; gold piping throughout with gold mum buttons and large gilt sun burst front badge slotted for parade plume; black silk lining is perfect having makers name and thin black adjustable sweatband; Original white and red feathered plume comes in its original Osaka-maker marked cardboard tube; about a size 56-57 a beautiful display piece in superb condition;
Pre war quality fine black wool with leather visor and chin strap; gold piping throughout with gold mum buttons and large gilt sun burst front badge slotted for parade plume; black silk lining is perfect having makers name and thin black adjustable sweatband; Original white and red feathered plume comes in its original Osaka-maker marked cardboard tube; about a size 56-57 a beautiful display piece in superb condition;
Army Oberst Great Coat
Heavy tailor-made officers great coat of fine field-green gabardine wool; Dark green wool collar with steel hook; Sew-in boards reflect full colonel of medical corp-likely a Doctor; period board pips reflect rank of Lt col. to Colonel; subdued buttons are all original to tunic and match in color, type, maker and attachment; some very minor moth-tracking on lower skirt & left cuff; approximate size is 38US; unfortunately no name for this high rank piece.
Heavy tailor-made officers great coat of fine field-green gabardine wool; Dark green wool collar with steel hook; Sew-in boards reflect full colonel of medical corp-likely a Doctor; period board pips reflect rank of Lt col. to Colonel; subdued buttons are all original to tunic and match in color, type, maker and attachment; some very minor moth-tracking on lower skirt & left cuff; approximate size is 38US; unfortunately no name for this high rank piece.
Minty Double Decal Civil Police Helmet
Liner & crown pad marked size 56 with 99% black satin paint and decals; black double-buckle chin strap is mint as is its original tan leather-liner which is unusual; tan leather pad in crown is mint and entire inside crown of helmet is covered and cut out around a 4 sets of vents-unusual! totally original un tampered-with; split-rivets are still tight with 99% matching paint; unreadable stamp on rear inside skirt-chin strap buckles have never been moved! overall Mint!
Liner & crown pad marked size 56 with 99% black satin paint and decals; black double-buckle chin strap is mint as is its original tan leather-liner which is unusual; tan leather pad in crown is mint and entire inside crown of helmet is covered and cut out around a 4 sets of vents-unusual! totally original un tampered-with; split-rivets are still tight with 99% matching paint; unreadable stamp on rear inside skirt-chin strap buckles have never been moved! overall Mint!
First Model Third Reich Army EM Belt Buckle
RARE first-type German Army belt buckle with vaulted, variation design and RIGHT facing eagle head, circa 1935-36; solid nickel-unmarked. pebbled background; steel keeper assy; Excellent, near mint condition.
RARE first-type German Army belt buckle with vaulted, variation design and RIGHT facing eagle head, circa 1935-36; solid nickel-unmarked. pebbled background; steel keeper assy; Excellent, near mint condition.
MINT Kriegsmarine Enlisted Belt Buckle
100% glossy blue-gray paint to this minty steel buckle; maker marked and date 1942; Hard to upgrade this one!
First Model Luftwaffe EM Belt Buckle
Circa 1936-37 die struck aluminum buckle depicting down tail eagle in wreath; only slight wear to birds chest keeps this one from being mint, still hard to upgrade; unmarked!
Circa 1936-37 die struck aluminum buckle depicting down tail eagle in wreath; only slight wear to birds chest keeps this one from being mint, still hard to upgrade; unmarked!
Kriegsmetall 2 Piece Army EM Belt Buckle
Circa 1944-45 and made of zinc; retains nearly 95% of its original silver finish with unusual pebbling to both sides; fine detail showing little actual wear; steel keeper assy;
Circa 1944-45 and made of zinc; retains nearly 95% of its original silver finish with unusual pebbling to both sides; fine detail showing little actual wear; steel keeper assy;
Rare "Dransfeld & Co." Army EM Belt Buckle
Olive-green painted steel with leather tab have complete makers seal for Dransfeld & Co-Menden 1/W" and date 1942; buckles retains 90% paint with edge wear and some rust that may clean up if desired; very sharp detail buckle with steel keeper assy;
Olive-green painted steel with leather tab have complete makers seal for Dransfeld & Co-Menden 1/W" and date 1942; buckles retains 90% paint with edge wear and some rust that may clean up if desired; very sharp detail buckle with steel keeper assy;
Luftwaffe Single Decal M42 Helmet
Liner-size app 56 with 98% dark blue-gray finish with 95% decal; original liner shows much use and is very dry; Original un tampered-with split-rivets are still tight with 100% matching paint; stamped "hkp62" inside rear skirt- Near mint helmet on the outside with all the age to liner.
Liner-size app 56 with 98% dark blue-gray finish with 95% decal; original liner shows much use and is very dry; Original un tampered-with split-rivets are still tight with 100% matching paint; stamped "hkp62" inside rear skirt- Near mint helmet on the outside with all the age to liner.
WWII US M-1 Helmet
WWII period Fixed bail-front seam helmet; Olive-green finish pained exterior rates 98% with some chipping to stainless-steel rim; nearly 100% interior paint and number stamped to interior front brim; original period camo netting; web straps and buckles are near mint as is liner webbing; liner exterior retains nearly 99% olive green paint; most wear to leather band and chin strap; This is a straight, as-issued early M-1 helmet in exceptional, untampered-with condition.
WWII period Fixed bail-front seam helmet; Olive-green finish pained exterior rates 98% with some chipping to stainless-steel rim; nearly 100% interior paint and number stamped to interior front brim; original period camo netting; web straps and buckles are near mint as is liner webbing; liner exterior retains nearly 99% olive green paint; most wear to leather band and chin strap; This is a straight, as-issued early M-1 helmet in exceptional, untampered-with condition.
Army Panzer DK Officers Tunic
Tailor-made 4 pleated-patch pocket light-green summer weight tunic with dark green wool collar; bullion breast eagle, subdued collar tabs with pink inserts and subdued sew-in company grade panzer shoulder boards; subdued buttons are all original to tunic and match in color, type, maker and attachment; Original to tunic Gold German Cross plus loops for 3 other badges and loops for 5-6 place ribbon bar above left breast pocket; Gray-green rayon lining and typical pin stripe sleeve lining- shoulder lining has NEVER been re-opened with NO extra holes; about a US38/40 size; NO mothing; All insignia is original to this tunic with NO signs of tampering-not named; A straight, well worn legitimate Panzer 2nd Lt's Tunic that has not been "upgraded";
Tailor-made 4 pleated-patch pocket light-green summer weight tunic with dark green wool collar; bullion breast eagle, subdued collar tabs with pink inserts and subdued sew-in company grade panzer shoulder boards; subdued buttons are all original to tunic and match in color, type, maker and attachment; Original to tunic Gold German Cross plus loops for 3 other badges and loops for 5-6 place ribbon bar above left breast pocket; Gray-green rayon lining and typical pin stripe sleeve lining- shoulder lining has NEVER been re-opened with NO extra holes; about a US38/40 size; NO mothing; All insignia is original to this tunic with NO signs of tampering-not named; A straight, well worn legitimate Panzer 2nd Lt's Tunic that has not been "upgraded";
Kriegsmarine White Tropical Pith Helmet
Early tropical issue cork helmet with white canvas outer covering and tan and red canvas interior; maker marked on brass crown vent; size marked 57 on wide leather sweatband; helmet retains 98% of its white leather edging which is often gone from this type of pith helmet;
Army M42 Single Decal Helmet
Field-green finish paint rates 98% and decal shows very little wear, is bright silver showing no gold toning. Great condition pig-skin liner with its original tie string; dome stamp still readable; rear skirt marked ckl64; All split pins and washers are original to this helmet; liner band marked 57 and dated; This is a straight, as-issued 42 helmet in un tampered-with condition.
Field-green finish paint rates 98% and decal shows very little wear, is bright silver showing no gold toning. Great condition pig-skin liner with its original tie string; dome stamp still readable; rear skirt marked ckl64; All split pins and washers are original to this helmet; liner band marked 57 and dated; This is a straight, as-issued 42 helmet in un tampered-with condition.
NSDAP-State Forestry Generals Uniform Set
Tailor-made green wool tunic; 2 pleated-upper patch & 2 lower slash pockets; collar, pocket flaps, cuffs and front ALL piped in dark green wool; highest quality gold bullion piped insignia throughout; gold acorn pip on each sew-in generals shoulder board over gold bullion tape designating retirement; Matching Piped Forestry Generals straight leg trousers with wide dark green double stripe down each leg; Originals Forestry General-officers shoulder cord; All insignia is original to this extremely rare uniform with with NO signs of tampering; good display size of about a US38;
Tailor-made green wool tunic; 2 pleated-upper patch & 2 lower slash pockets; collar, pocket flaps, cuffs and front ALL piped in dark green wool; highest quality gold bullion piped insignia throughout; gold acorn pip on each sew-in generals shoulder board over gold bullion tape designating retirement; Matching Piped Forestry Generals straight leg trousers with wide dark green double stripe down each leg; Originals Forestry General-officers shoulder cord; All insignia is original to this extremely rare uniform with with NO signs of tampering; good display size of about a US38;
Imperial German Officers Parade Helmet
Large leather body with original Prussian front plate retained through original pair of holes; trichter with red-horse hair bush for band, chin scales, round spike base with 4 stars all uncleaned and match in patina; silk lining and leather sweatband in excellent condition showing the same amount of age as remainder of helmet; Great piece for its age!
Large leather body with original Prussian front plate retained through original pair of holes; trichter with red-horse hair bush for band, chin scales, round spike base with 4 stars all uncleaned and match in patina; silk lining and leather sweatband in excellent condition showing the same amount of age as remainder of helmet; Great piece for its age!
Early Tropical Luftwaffe Belt Buckle
Rare first-type tropical belt buckle with attached blue-gray web tab; very dark blue painted steel buckle-unmarked. These were issued with matching blue-gray web belts for the blue cotton tunics & M43 caps.
Rare first-type tropical belt buckle with attached blue-gray web tab; very dark blue painted steel buckle-unmarked. These were issued with matching blue-gray web belts for the blue cotton tunics & M43 caps.
Luftwaffe Generals Flieger Tunic
General der Flieger & Knights Cross Winner Joachim Coeler 1891-1955; Coeler was originally an Imperial Naval officer & pilot with a long, continuous career through both world wars; his military career is well documented & spanned from 1912 as a Seekadett through 1945 as Commanding General of the XIV Flying Corps & General of Transport; awarded: RK d. EK 12-40, EK1-1914 & 1939, EK2-1914 & 1939 and numerous others;
Imperial German 1910 LTs Tunic & Visor Cap
Prussian 1st Lieutenant of the 9th infantry regiment tunic and matching Visor cap; a remarkable condition set that in no way looks to be nearly a century old; super fine royal blue and red wool throughout-this set appears as new, is showing no fading at all with 100% finish to all buttons and insignia; tunic is a generous large size as well, approximately a US size 38 long; interior silk lining is superb; loops to tunic for one long medal bar and single badge (EK1?); cap has a nice shape with original insignia and near mint lining and sweatband; unit markings to crown; a fantastic condition set.
Prussian 1st Lieutenant of the 9th infantry regiment tunic and matching Visor cap; a remarkable condition set that in no way looks to be nearly a century old; super fine royal blue and red wool throughout-this set appears as new, is showing no fading at all with 100% finish to all buttons and insignia; tunic is a generous large size as well, approximately a US size 38 long; interior silk lining is superb; loops to tunic for one long medal bar and single badge (EK1?); cap has a nice shape with original insignia and near mint lining and sweatband; unit markings to crown; a fantastic condition set.
US Army Paratrooper Jacket-1942
Designated as Coat, Parachute Jumper (stockno 55-C-35808); a good large size 40 showing very minimal use w/complete tag & no fading to the olive drab #3 color; complete with original belt, snaps & all three working zippers(see pics); shows sign of a removed 101st patch-typical of combat operations; one 1/2 inch period repair & some minor corrosion to a few of the snap tops; no markings anywhere.
Army M35 Double Decal Helmet-ET66
Early apple-green finish with both early decals; paint rates 95%; both decals show very little wear with much laquer protecting both, 95% eagle is bright silver still showing very little gold toning and national colors decal is 98%! This is a straight, as-issued pre- war helmet that survived combat without the removal of the National Color decal or any repaint or camo application; Getting impossible to find these anymore in superior, untampered-with condition.
Early apple-green finish with both early decals; paint rates 95%; both decals show very little wear with much laquer protecting both, 95% eagle is bright silver still showing very little gold toning and national colors decal is 98%! This is a straight, as-issued pre- war helmet that survived combat without the removal of the National Color decal or any repaint or camo application; Getting impossible to find these anymore in superior, untampered-with condition.
Luftwaffe Officer's Complete Flieger Uniform
This grouping comprises an Officer's Flieger tunic, matching pants and Side Cap all attributed to the same flight officer; All are matching fabric of smooth, fine blue gabardine wool; tunic has tailors tag at neck;
This grouping comprises an Officer's Flieger tunic, matching pants and Side Cap all attributed to the same flight officer; All are matching fabric of smooth, fine blue gabardine wool; tunic has tailors tag at neck;
SS Officers Belt Buckle
Minty die-struck 1940 SS Officers buckle; natural polished aluminum construction with the reverse a mirror image of the front; marked with: SS RZM OLC & 36/40 being for "Overhoff & Cie Ludenscheid 1940"; reverse has proper long double-ear crimp to center catch and retainer prong bar is tightly crimped as well-an exceptional example!
Luftwaffe Tropical DAK Helmet
Very early Afrika issue-dated 1940 & Berlin maker marked with embossed logo on sweatband and brass vent; size marked 57; perfect saddle brown leather edging and chin strap; all fastening pins in liner present; painted steel insignia-MINT Unissued condition-Impossible to upgrade!
Very early Afrika issue-dated 1940 & Berlin maker marked with embossed logo on sweatband and brass vent; size marked 57; perfect saddle brown leather edging and chin strap; all fastening pins in liner present; painted steel insignia-MINT Unissued condition-Impossible to upgrade!
US Army KIA 8th AAF B-17 Bombardier Group
Complete grouping to 1Lt Leroy Drummond killed in action over Germany while with the 8th Air Force; Large Photo, Medals, wings, ID cards & documentation, personal papers, graduation book, honorarium book of US KIA printed in the UK and condolance letter fromt he mayor of NY City; tattered flight helmet and various personal effects; pictures say it all on this great grouping!
Complete grouping to 1Lt Leroy Drummond killed in action over Germany while with the 8th Air Force; Large Photo, Medals, wings, ID cards & documentation, personal papers, graduation book, honorarium book of US KIA printed in the UK and condolance letter fromt he mayor of NY City; tattered flight helmet and various personal effects; pictures say it all on this great grouping!
Waffen-SS GebirgsJager M43 Style Cap
Light weight olive green cotton, gray-rayon lined with full leather sweatband; short, thin stiff visor; Waffen-SS bevo-woven Cap eagle in silver gray thread and matching RARE large 35mm bevo-woven Totenkopf to front; This type of skull although seen in many period photos is seldom encountered today like the standard 30mm ones are; this one really talks to you!
Light weight olive green cotton, gray-rayon lined with full leather sweatband; short, thin stiff visor; Waffen-SS bevo-woven Cap eagle in silver gray thread and matching RARE large 35mm bevo-woven Totenkopf to front; This type of skull although seen in many period photos is seldom encountered today like the standard 30mm ones are; this one really talks to you!