RLB Luftschutz Gas Mask. Reissued Czech Optimit M2.
A very nice and clean Czech produced M2 gas mask made by the firm Optimit, stamp marks under the chin with date 39, that was shipped to Germany for use by the Luftschutz during the war. There is a clear German reissue and date stamp to the inside crown area. Mask is supple as are all straps to the rear.
As a side note these masks where produced under Leyland license from the 1930's. read more
2 X Italian WW2 Post Cards
Both card are in used condition but of interest especially the card with the Italian and German soldiers holding back the door of Europe against the monster trying to destroy it! read more
WW2 German M31 Mess Tin.1944.
A well used mess tin with both the lid and main body being stamped MKL44. Main body has 75% of its green finish with the owners initials scratched to the front, inside is clean. The top has a good handle but little paint, at some point its been used over a fire for heating some ''grub'', and remnants can still be found inside and will clean away if you wish. Not a mint example but its a matchin... read more
WW2 British Torches, Pocket, No1.
Still contained in its period stores packaging with full details this torch being unissued is in ''tip top'' condition. There are no markings to be found to the actual torch, inside can be found the bulb with the pin hole orange filter . Its my impression that this would be used for reading maps at night. read more
WW2 German Folding Shovel.
One of many ww2 period German folding shovels that where used by the Norwegian forces post war. The shovel has received the usual green over paint and i have not tried to remove so not sure what stamps might be found the the metal head. These examples due not come out of Norway like they use to anymore and with some time you will find a nice period example under the light coat of paint. read more
Bayonet, South African No9 Pattern.
In nice condition with the majority of its factory finish intact. No markings to be found. read more
1915 Dated German S 84/98 Bayonet. Erfurt.
A used example with the blade having bright finish and minimal staining, one side has the clear Erfurt stamp with logo, spine has an acceptance stamp over a date 15. The cross guard and pommel again with bright finish and minimal staining, pommel fixing button works and has a crown acceptance stamp as does the front of the guard. Both wooden grips have stained a dark brown with some bruising, t... read more
WW1 Austrian Post Card.
A nice condition card with nice uniform detail including the NCO bayonet and troddel. read more
SA Dagger, Hammesfahr Cie.
The blade is made by Hammesfahr with the nice swimming man logo and the other side has its complete motto. Tip has been rounded. The period cross guard is area marked ''Wm'' and the top guard has its period fixing nut. Someone has carved a grip.
Yep its an oddity, a bit of fun, displays well and mostly real!
SOLD TO MICK!! read more
American US Army M7/M1911 Shoulder Holster.
A post war shoulder holster produced by the firm Cathey Enterprises thats in nice used condition. The leather is in supple condition with tight stitching with both fixing poppers in working condition. This example has its complete straps with a couple having leather lacing for adjustment. A perfect piece to display your M1911 etc. read more