WW1 German Green Enamel Messtin 1916/17

A WW1 German messtin of green enamel marked to lid 'Silesia 17' & to body 'Bing 16' .
Complete with carrying handle & lip to inside mouth of body for carrying the fork , spoon set.  read more

Code: 14574

WW1 German Stick Grenade With Top Removed & Hollowed Out

**** UK mainland Sales Only, excludes Scotland ***  read more

Code: 14575

An Advanced Collection of WW1 Militaria Just Purchased : -

An advanced collection of WW1 items now going on at CS Militaria ...

Some of these rare items are published in the superb reference book 'Stahlshutzhelme' by Oliver Lock.  read more

Code: 14565

WW1 German M16 Camouflage Helmet

Straight out of the German trenches of WW1 this very large sized handpainted three colour M16 helmet has tan ochre , forest green & brown colour segments all divided by finger thick black lines as per the Ludendorff order of 1918.
Very effectively camouflaged with these classic colours the helmet shows extensive trench wear with good strong colours overall. Marked to its rim underside w...  read more

Code: 14551

WW1 German M15 Field Jacket / Summer Tunic 1915- Konigs-Bayer 21 Infanterie Regiment

Scarce '21st Bavarian Infantry Regiment tunic of the M15 model made from cotton & intended to replace the twill suit for all troops as well as be issued to replacement troops at home instead of the much in demand field uniform.
Introduced as of April '15 it is made in the same pattern as the field tunic of field grey cotton but with no edging or front pockets & just simple turn back cuff...  read more

Code: 14549

WW1 US 2nd Infantry Division Tunic - German Made Patch

An example of the WW1 US M17 tunic with rare German made handpainted 2nd Infantry Division patch to left sleeve.
This four pocket 1917 model was worn as standard by US troops in the WW1 period this example still having the rare 2nd infantry patch German made & handpainted during the occupation period. Interior of tunic has black cotton lining bearing March 1918 contract label. A red ch...  read more

Code: 14539

WW1 German M16 Camouflage Helmet

Interesting WW1 German M16 camouflage helmet which displays a handpainted scheme of five colours painted in ad hoc sections with black dividing lines still visible in places.
A fresh out of Europe helmet which has been subject to certain artistic talent by the soldier with all the classic colours of dark brown , reddish brown , light green , light brown , tan ochre & dark green creating...  read more

Code: 14534

WW1 French Artillery Officer M15 Adrian Helmet

A WW1 French Artillery officers M15 Adrian helmet in the early light blue paint finish of circa 1915 .
Not having been subject to the 1916 dark blue overpaint this helmet also displays a one piece first pattern liner with corrugated air ventilation strips still present in between the liner band & the shell. Officers had the choice of purchasing a plaid chinstrap if they so desired , as i...  read more

Code: 14532

WW1 French Infantry ' Premier Tenue' Kepi

A French infantry officers kepi of the prewar 'Foulard' style these were still being worn in 1914 prior to the introduction of the new Horizon Blue uniform.
Kepi has rank braid for a Lieutenant & is of the 'Premier Tenue' style with removeable 'Ornement et Pompon Spherique ' insignia to front for ceremonial wear. The seven flamed genade denotes infantry as well as these repeated on the...  read more

Code: 14530

WW1 German 'Kaiser Face' Cigarette Tin 1916

WW1 German Cigarette tin in steel as carried in the breast pocket in the hope of providing some protection against a bullet.
With motif ' 5.Armee Weinachten 1916' & a small colour picture of the Kaiser to one corner.
Well used , some oxidisation to exterior & small hole .  read more

Code: 14526