WW1 German Untouched Belt Set of Prussia 1915
An above average and interesting Prussian Soldiers waist belt set . This whole set has clearly always been together and remains good strong and supple . The interesting element is the clear 1915 date to the buckle tab , making this one of the very last run of the 1895 bi metal configured buckles . The belt leather is of a very thick quality hide and has the correct ( for this model ) brass hook... read more
225.00 GBP
WW1 French 1 Litre Assault Water Bottle Set in Khaki Mustard cover .
The M1877 Pattern water bottle was carried by the majority of French dismounted troops at the wars outset ,however the capacity was considered too small and thus a larger version became general issue . These small dimension bottles did continue in use and were often called "Assault " bottles that were carried when resupply was a problem . This example interestingly has been fitted with a Musta... read more
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WW1 German Prussian Ersatz Cloth Covered Pickelhaube
A rare and desirable "Ersatz" helmet being of impregnated fur felt covered with a rough outer face of a tan twill linen like fabric . These are sometimes confused with tropical version but are yet another example of the adaption of production methods to provide the almost overnight massive increase in output ,that was needed for the transition to a wartime army . The helmet is certainly a batt... read more
WW1 German Prussian 1916 Bugle Rare Painted Field Grey
A Prussian all steel maker marked & 1916 dated field-grey factory painted campaign bugle .
Classic battlefield piece almost impossible to find the painted versions issued as such for reasons of camouflage in the trenches.
This example is untouched & field used straight from the battlefield. read more
WW1 German M16 Helmet with Chinstrap Wurttemberg BA stamped
A very complete and interesting example of the standard M16 steel helmet with shell made by and marked W66 ,this being for Herman Weissenburger and Co of Stuttgart-Cannstatt. This company only pressed size 66 shells and is one of the harder makers to find . The most interesting and scarce feature is a BA XIII Corps of Wurttemberg depot acceptance stamp to the leather band . The vast majority o... read more
WW1 German Artillery M15 Kugelhelm and Cover 1915
An exceptional totally untouched bring back set ,being a hard to find M15 Artillery Kugelhelm ,very well Berlin maker stamped 1915 . The helmet has all its original fittings and chinstrap . The condition is dusty and very long term stored . Upon both front and rear peaks are clear witness marks from where the steel cover attachment hooks have sat .The liner is still supple and retains its origi... read more
1650.00 GBP
WW1 German Prussian Guard /Landsgendarmerie Pickelhaube
An interesting and long serving Pickelhaube being a pre war ,high quality issued helmet well marked to the 134R , this being a Saxon unit . The helmet has been depot reworked and fitted with The Guard Eagle/ Stern . This badge refitment clearly has been done officially, as a whole new set of badge dimension holes and brass eyelet and washers have been applied ( please see interior image ) This... read more
975.00 GBP
WW1 German Ersatz Tin Pickelhaube Of Bavaria By Bing of Nuremberg
A hard example to better of the scarce Bavarian "Eisenblech" (tin plate) helmet Manufactured by Gebruder Bing (Bing brothers) of Nuremberg . The Bavarians looked into metal helmets a little before what might be seen as the main period of "Ersatz" (substitute) production , that came about more due to massive army expansion and limited materials + established makers productivity capacity. Bing we... read more
WW1 German Baden M1895 Mans Pickelhaube
A super and complete bring back Baden mans helmet with very nice patina to all the uncleared brass work . The Baden griffin plate still retains some gilt wash to the lower relief areas . The original chinstrap sits well and hold the twin cockades to each side . Both cockades show a great patina .The inner liner is complete and supple and both original leather wedges hold the plate in place .The... read more