WW1 German Jager Zu Pferde Helmet 1916

An untouched 1916 dated lobster tailed 'Metalhelme' of the Jager-zu-Pferde with nickel silver fittings & curved M1894 chinscales in brass denoting wear by Regiments 1 to 4 & 7 .
The Model 1905 Jager zu Pferde helmet was made of blackened steel with nickel silver fittings except for the chinscales which were , in most cases, of tombak . This new pattern of helmet carried a Dragoner patt...  read more

Code: 14229

Published WW1 German Battle Damaged Brow Plate

A rare example of the German WW1 brow plate which can be seen on double page spread pg 124 & 125 of the Oliver Lock reference book 'Stahlshutzhelme'.
These were fitted to the front of the German steel helmet when in static & dangerous positions along the front line.
Weighing 2kg they were of course unpopular & mostly discarded in the mud hence surviving examples are rare today. T...  read more

Code: 14571

WW1 German Battle Damaged Helmet

A poignant reminder of the relentless carnage which was ongoing during the Great War this a bullet riddled German helmet in relic condition.
Many period images show helmets such as this often laying in the open after heavy fighting with heavy & prolonged bullet & shell damage to their entirety. Often left where they lay it was quite often not until many years later that they were discov...  read more

Code: 14568

WW1 British First Field Dressing 1918

Unopened example marked to maker 'TJ Smith & Nephew Ltd , Hull '. with date ' May 1918' .  read more

Code: 14573

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