WW1 German Battle Damaged Camouflage M16 Helmet

Interesting example of a German M16 camouflage helmet which has suffered the effects of blast damage with some crushing to the shell .
Camouflage scheme is of a rough green & brown brush applied hand paint with blast scarring to the rear of the shell resulting in the loss of one of the liner pins. Interior M16 brown leather liner is heavily worn.  read more

Code: 14697

WW1 German M15 Prussian Cuirassier Helmet 1916

One of the most impressive helmets of Imperial Germany this is the rare M15 model Cuirassiers 'lobster tail' helmet .
The Cuirassiers of Imperial Germany were historically heavy cavalry troops however after their initial effectiveness in the early months of WW1 they became more useful in a reconnaissance role as the static trench warfare on all fronts set in. After 1916 many of the hors...  read more

Code: 11540

WW1 German Second Model 'Sappenpanzer' Trench Armour

A rare & totally original complete set of WW1 German trench armour this being the second model coming into service not long after the introduction of the first model in 1916.
An iconic piece of WW1 trench equipment these second types were a slight improvement on the first model allowing better freedom of movement around the armpit area in a firing position. Upon close examination the ar...  read more

Code: 10307

WW1 German Messtin - 1918

A late WW1 model of German messtin this being one of the 'Ersatz' models in tin with green finish.
The tin or zinc coated messtins were produced up until the end of the war by some manufacturers who were still holding large stocks. Greatly replaced by the green enamel versions this would have been one of the last productions of its type.
This messtin is B initialled to the lid w...  read more

Code: 14678

WW1 'Feldpost 1914/15' Photograph Album

50 photographs of mostly related WW1 German soldiers in the field & at rest . Varying service dress & equipment , helmets , pickelhaubes etc. Some photos are captioned with placenames. Album itself is also of the period with 1914 Iron Cross motif 'Feldpost 1914/15' .  read more

Code: 14682

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A mix of WW1 & WW2 items , more coming next week..


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Code: 14673

WW1 French 87th Artillery Regiment 'Observer Balloon Mechanic' Tunic

***Straight from the attic tunic with moth holes & wear , all original insignia never been off the tunic***

A four pocket tunic to a trained specialist of the 87th Artillery Regiment who was an Observer Balloon Mechanic as denoted by the yellow patch to his left arm. Maintaining balloons was an important requirement, as balloons were used in WWI primarily for day and night observ...  read more

Code: 14649

WW1 German Enamel Messtin - Matching 'Silesia 1917'

A very good green enamel messtin with matching maker & date ' Silesia17' .
Complete with wire carrying handle the inteior has a lip on which to carry the issue fork/spoon set.
Overall in very good condition.  read more

Code: 14636

WW1 British First Field Dressing 1918

An original WW1 1918 dated First Field Dressing.
marked ' War Office -Medical Division ' & made by John Bell & Croyden Ltd , 50 Wigmore Street , London W.
Unopened .  read more

Code: 14604

WW1 Bavarian Pickelhaube Plate - Chain Hung Souvenir

A brass Bavarian pickelhaube plate with both lugs removed from rear & a chain added to hang from the wall. No doubt adorned somebodys wall or mantelpiece for may years after WW1.  read more

Code: 14605