Beaded M42 Luftschutz Helmet.
A very nice ET64 produced helmet with 100% of its slate flat grey factory finish, inside and out. Some minor rust spotting showing through the finish. At some point post war someone has added Police decals, these when removed will leave you a very nice beaded 42 as used by the Luftschutz. The inside has a complete late war liner system with cloth liner, Luftschutz stamped, and complete leather ... read more
''OEG'' Red Dot Sight. ''Single Point''.
One of the first red dot sights and made famous by the 1970's raid by American forces during the ''SON TAY'' prison raid in north Vietnam. Some great photos of the raid members using the sight on there automatics. This is a non powered system with a glow orange prism illuminated by ambient light. Took me a while to work it out as with one eye shut and looking through you see a black circle with... read more
HJ/DJ Early Brown Leather Cross Strap and ''D'' rings.
As seen in use by early Political groups especially HJ and DJ units. Condition is very good, both end clips are stamped with a ''tree'' makers symbol. Strap measures approx 35 inches without the ''D'' rings. read more
Wehrmacht Photo Post Card. Heer General, KM Parade.
Three photos taken during the visit of a high ranking Army general to a Naval base. All three are in very nice condition. read more
Iraqi Canteen, McCarthy, 7th Armoured,MP, Operation Granby. Desert Storm
Iraqi canteen brought back by a member of the 7th Armoured Division during the invasion of Iraq in 1991. The canteen is in very nice condition with a clean cover, just some minor rust to the poppers. The actual two piece metal canteen and cup have no dents with a nice clear Iraqi makers stamp and McCarthy signed his name in felt pen, when i asked him why he couldnt remember but stated he might ... read more
Named Iraqi Gasmask and Bag, McCarthy, 7th Armoured,MP, Operation Granby. Desert Storm
In very nice condition with the bag and strap having been named twice. One of a few items brought back by a member of the 7th Armoured Div. read more
Iraqi Helmet, 7th Armoured Camo Shirt and Mess Tin. McCarthy, MP, Operation Granby. Desert Storm
Part of a small amount of Iraqi items brought back by a member of the 7th Armoured Division during operation Gramby in 91. The Iraqi helmet has a very nice divisional sign scratched to the front, no chips or cracks, liner system has been pulled out and the chinstrap cut from the side bales. McCarthy's shirt has his Armoured patch sewn to the arm and a home made rank slide to one shoulder strap.... read more
Iraqi Olive Drab Uniform, Jacket and Trousers. McCarthy, 7th Armoured ,MP, Operation Granby. Desert Storm
In very nice and close to unissued condition with both jacket and trousers having clear Iraqi labels. Brought back from the First Gulf War by a member of the 7th Armoured Division during his operational service. More details can be found in the other listings of items ive listed from this lot. Items found in the bottom of McCarthy's kitbag so will need an iron running across! read more
Hitler Youth Bread Bag and Strap.
In nice used condition, minimal staining to the material and one small tug to a side seam. Found inside is the period hanging strap. Boy has ink stamped his name to the inside. read more
Super Detailed Imperial German Post Card.
One of the best studio photos ive had with great uniform detail, lets say it has everything you like to see. The Pickle cover i believe is ''E5'', with the extra detail including perhaps Bavarian buttons and corduroy breeches this soldier might well be part of the Bayerisches Ersatz Infantry Regiment 5, part of the 39th Reserve Division. read more