UNIFORMS #23948 Holster for Browning Pistol

This holster is for the Browning handgun referred to as a “water pistol”. It has a black pebbled grain leather with white stitching. The leather is in good supple condition throughout having a flap at the top which is kept closed with a leather strap and boss. The holster also has a area in it for the insert of an extra magazine. A good holster here.

Near Mint. $165.00

 UNIFORMS #30944C Gebergsjäger Mountain Pick

This Gebergsjäger mountain pick is about 31 ½-inches in length. The steel portion of the pick measures about 12-inches across and it is equipped with a point on one end and a chopping blade on the other. Both of these blades are covered with the original black leather special cover which is still in excellent condition. This cover has a leather strap area with buckle which extends across the entire surface of the pick head. The head is made of steel and it is stamped with the maker name within a diamond, “Stuvai”. There is a wood handle which is heavily grained and is made of most likely oak or walnut. The wood is in good shape having escutcheon plates on the sides which run downward from the head for about 6-7 inches. Additionally there is a strap with ring around the handle portion of the pick. This strap was to provide a handhold for the carrier. The ring is kept onto the pole via a stop bolt positioned near the lower end of the shaft. At the bottom of the handle is a metal mount with five sided spike. The wood handle has been stamped with the initials, “GJR” and the number “137”. To the left of the stamping is a waffen amt. This waffen amt is an eagle with swastika and having the letters, “WaA103”. On the opposite side of the handle there is a letter, “K” carved into the wood which is probably a personalization. There is also some other lettering but I can’t make out what it says. This is a fine original mountain pick that would be an outstanding item if you are building a Gebergsjäger uniform on a mannequin. This is not a common thing to find.

Excellent Plus, Plus. $895.00

UNIFORMS #30917C Fallschirmjäger Chest Mount Parachute

This emergency breast parachute bag is referred to by the Germans as a “Brustfallschirm”. It is very rare from what I understand and the parachute bag was positioned on the wearer’s breast. It was used as a secondary chute in the event that the first example did not open. These breast chutes were only used rarely thus we do not see them very often. This bag has all of the features on it. The reverse portion feels to have a couple of strengthening rods inside to retain its shape and then there are also two steel U shaped brackets which are on the outside where the chute was connected to the paratrooper’s body. The reverse of the chute has a small pocket at the lower portion and at the upper portion there is the stamping showing a Luftwaffe eagle with swastika and beneath the bird is “Fliegerkorps”. On either side of the bird respectively are the two letters “X” and “I”. The front portion of the bag has an opening lid with three sets of snaps which cover the area where there is a wire which must have disconnected the chute from the bag. There is also an aluminum handle which is attached to this wire lead. The inside of the bag has a set of ropes which are tied around a rod which assumedly would have been for insertion of the parachute. From what I understand this is a very rare rigging here and something which would be very desirable by the Fallschirmjäger collectors out there.

Excellent Plus, Plus. $2500.00

UNIFORMS #30737 Wehrmacht Mess Kit

This mess kit has a steel holder which incorporates the bottle opener and can opener devices. It is marked “90” and is stamped with an open-winged eagle looking to the viewer’s left clutching a wreathed mobile swastika. The initials “RCB” are faintly scratched into the outside of this example. All of the other tools being the knife, fork and spoon are made of aluminum and also have the original owner’s initials scratched into their surfaces. The spoon is marked “90” but the other tools do not have any markings on them. Since the initials are on all four though there is no question that these utensils were used together during the war and have stayed together hence. It is interesting to note that “RCB” also sharpened the butter knife so that he could deal with his vittles a little better. A very nice example here that has some spirit and character to it.

Excellent Plus, Plus. $125.00

UNIFORMS #30380C Brown Luger Holster

This Luger holster is a fine brown leather which has a nice shine to it. The holster is in outstanding condition throughout. It has the little strap for pulling the gun up and there is also a fold-over flap which would enclose a cleaning tool. The extra clip is an aluminum type and there is one still in the slot. The strap and buckle are in good condition, the buckle being the type with roller on it. The reverse of this fine holster has two leather belt loops and stamped in between them are the words “R.Ehrhardt/Pressneck”. To the right of this, it is an eagle and swastika with the inspector number “WaA29” and next to this is the date “1939”. A really a fine Luger holster here.

Near Mint. $495.00(#052710)

UNIFORMS #30200 RAD Tornister

This backpack, or tornister, is made of olive drab canvas, except on the portion which shows at the front and sides. These panels are covered in horse hair, and are the source of the nickname "Pony Bag" which has been attached to items of this sort. The horse hair is in good condition, with no bare spots or obvious damage. This pack has two leather straps which are complete with necessary buckles and adjustments. The straps are interesting in that the holes that recieve the buckle prong are numbered. Presumably this represents an attempt at standardized sizing. The back of the canvas sack has the original owners name written in capital letters on it, “ELPEL”. Internally the bag is divided into various compartments, with intact leather fasteners and metal hardware. There is a wooden framework or support in the main compartment, which is unfortuantely damaged. Clearly visible is the stamp "1038 / RAD/ BL / ML" which is what initally lead us to believe this bag was attached to the RAD. A good item here which shows some mild age but would easily clean up with a little bit of work on the leather. This tornister measures approximately 13 ½-inches by 12-inches. A nice item here if you are working to complete a mannequin or with RAD items.

Excellent $275.00

UNIFORMS #30176 Luftwaffe NCO Flight Instructor's Tunic

This tunic is of officer quality and is in fine whipcord material. Although it shows some mild age there are no moth holes or any problems throughout the tunic. It is piped in yellow for flight. The shoulder boards have the yellow piping with fine aluminum tress running about the border. Each has one silver pip. The collar tabs are a choice yellow flight instructor color and each one has three birds indicating Feldwebel rank. The collar is also trimmed with aluminum tress and yellow flight cord. The tunic is an open collar four button type. The last button is missing. The buttons are the silver pebbled type. The two buttons which hold the front pockets as well as the buttons which hold the sewn in boards are slightly smaller and also are pebbled. There is a loop on the right pocket as well as a loop on the left pocket and also there are loops for a parade bar above the pocket. The Luftwaffe breast eagle is also of officer quality having fine bullion thread with contrasting sewn stitching. The bird, of course, carries a mobile swastika in its talons. There is a Russian ribbon sewn to the top button hole. On the inside pocket of this uniform there is a stamping with eagle and swastika which indicates that the wearer was a flight instructor. This tunic is lined with fine silk lining and the French cuff sleeves has the lined style white lining usually seen on officer’s tunics. The left sleeve also has the branch of service featuring a winged propeller. This insignia was worn by NCOs who were in attendance with pilots. An outstanding tunic here and comes from a elderly California couple who stated the tunic was worn by a participant in on of their Halloween parties in 1982 and has been left at their home ever since. An outstanding opportunity here to acquire a very desirable Luftwaffe tunic.

Excellent Plus, Plus. $1195.00

UNIFORMS #29985C German Winter Flight Outfit

This winter flight outfit is complete and comes from the same veteran that brought it home. The outfit consists of a fleece lined jacket, fleece lined britches, fleece lined boots, leather cap and gloves and flight goggles in the original box. I will go through the items and describe them to the best of my ability. The flying cap is the standard leather type on the outside with a fleece lined inside. There are no microphones or hook ups on this flying helmet but it does have all of the buckles, snaps, etc. The inside strap is LBA stamped, “L.B.A. (S43)”. The inside is fleece lined and also has a tag sewn in, “RV-Nr. 0/0915/5232”. There is also the number, “55” stamped below this which is probably the size of the helmet. This helmet is in perfect condition. The goggles are made by the company, “Auer”. They are in their original box and at the lid of the box there is a white title paper which has a picture of a flyer with goggles on and the maker name, “Auer” over it. Beneath this are details of the goggles and the stamped date that they were issued, “25 OKT. 1938”. Beneath this is the work order number, “70318”. Inside of the box is a crisp set of goggles which also have the name, “Auer” on the rubber surface between the two eye spaces. The goggles are in perfect condition starting to get a little dry but nonetheless all there with the strap. Beneath the goggles is a small box which probably contains extra lenses, it is marked, “Neophan”. The original box for the goggles is still in good condition. The flying gloves are a beautiful soft gray leather matched pair. These gloves are fleece lined and there is a blue tag which has the size as 8 ½ and beneath that, “Deutsche Arbeit” with a crown over the size. These flying gloves are in perfect condition and have the adjustable straps with working snaps. The flying boots are in pristine condition being a black soft leather at the tops and then having a white suede-like leather at the upper area. The inside of the boot is marked, “RBN 0/0344/0005”. The date of issue is below these in rubber stamped ink, “27 5 44”. At the soles there is a crest and below this the maker name, “Original Wilop”. The soles themselves have small smooth disks throughout the surfaces as well as on the heels. These boots appear unissued to me. They are still soft and look like they just came out of the store. The legging / britches have a suede like leather mixed along with a white canvas for the pockets. There are lots of zippers throughout and some are plastic type and some are metal type. The britches are completely lined with white and brown colored fleece. The metal zippers are marked with the word, “Rapid”. The plastic zippers also have a marking but I can’t make it out it is a couple of letters within a small disk. These leggings look like they were worn only a couple of times if at all and they are in perfect condition throughout. The flying jacket is also in fine condition. It appears to be made of mostly a blue suede material with dark blue leather trim mixed in. The metal zippers on this jacket are also marked, “Rapid” and the plastic ones also have the same markings as the leggings but I can’t read what they are. There is a tag at the inner waste area of this jacket which is rubber stamped in purple ink, “1/0250 2574 7117”. I do not see any other markings on the jacket. This jacket has a fleece collar in black and the inner areas are in white fleece. The jacket is in first rate condition and probably was only worn once or twice if at all. An outstanding complete German pilot’s flight outfit here which is ready to go on your mannequin. It is very rare to see a complete outfit like this.

Near Mint. $4,995.00

UNIFORMS #29991C German Mittens

These mittens are a matched pair. They have canvas outsides with a leather portion which covers the hand and the thumb. The leather is still supple. The canvas has two adjusting leather backstraps with straps and roller buckles. There is a red ink stamping at the inner upper edge of both mittens and it appears to be, “Ersatztellstaffel 38”. There is also the original name of the owner inked into both gloves, “Plonlke”. These mittens show modest wear but they are still in excellent condition.

Excellent Plus. $95.00

UNIFORMS #29833 Political Leader's Swallows Nest

These swallow’s nests are quite beautiful and appear to be for a Reich lover band musician. They feature a gold brocade material sewn to a red velvet base. The gold brocade fabric has mobile swastikas embossed every half an inch or so. I counted them, and there are actually 69 swastikas inlaid into this gold fabric! The lower part of the swallow nest has a gold fringe which hangs down. The reverse of the nest has 5 metal hook-like brackets which are black painted and would be used to hook into loops installed on the shoulder area of the musician’s tunic. The canvas backing is a brown color and there is also an original paper RZM tag in place. This RZM tag is a blue printed color having the rubber-stamped number “21” at the top lines. On the bottom lines is the run number “037691”. A very fine set of swallow’s nests here which would really display beautifully, or they could also be put onto a political leader’s tunic should you be lucky enough to have a musician’s example with these missing.

Mint. $795.00

UNIFORMS #29257 Municipal Police Tunic with Britches

This complete uniform was purchased by me directly from the family whose father brought it home. The tunic is in outstanding condition showing only minimal usage and virtually no problems at all. It is the lighter weight cotton fabric that would have been worn during the summertime. The britches are the standard heavy green wool type. The uniform has eight aluminum pebbled buttons which go down the front. It is a four pocket type with flap style pockets. The collar and cuffs are a brown color contrasting nicely with the green of the cotton fabric. The collar and cuffs are piped in red and there is also red cord which runs completely along the tunic flap as well as along the collar. This policeman was the rank of Hauptmann as the officer’s boards are the lieutenant type having two pips applied to each. These slip-on boards have dark brown color material in the center and the borders are aluminum bullion with “V” style weave decoration accenting them. The collar tabs are aluminum bullion having red background and they are also bordered with aluminum cord. The left sleeve of the uniform has a red police patch which is sewn to it. It features the oval wreath of oak leaves with a superimposed open-winged police eagle clutching a wreath with black swastika. This police sleeve patch appears to have been hand sewn to the uniform. The reverse of the uniform also has the four buttons with flap and the slots are piped in red. As mentioned above, the britches are the standard heavy material type and they are the style which are tailored in the riding style and tuck into boots at the bottom. This is an outstanding police outfit here ready to be installed on your mannequin.

Near Mint. $1795.00

UNIFORMS #29441 Doctor's Field Medical Kit

This medical kit comes in its original leather carrying case. The brown leather is still in pristine condition. This case measures about 12-inches high, 7 ½-inches wide and about 4-inches in depth. It is equipped with a leather handle at the top and at the reverse there are two straps which are attached to D-rings with brackets for carrying over the shoulder of the wearer. At the front there is a lock which is a double lock mechanism. Each side of the case is equipped with a further strap and locking mechanism. The construction of this case and its original condition is really fantastic. Stamped into the top edge of the front of the case is the leather maker’s name and date, “Karl Bollmann & Co. - Tuttlingen 1939”. Opening the case it appears that all of the instruments and materials are still within except for a device which I understand is used for an enema and things of that nature. It was some type of a rubber tube that folded up and went into the top section of the case. The inner lid contains two straps which has a rolled up set of instruments within their cloth storage sack. The instruments are a set of tweezers, scissors and working thermometer still in its original metal case. The cloth case which contains these instruments is marked on the outside as to what they are. The case is in mint condition. Further down in the case there are other items that consist of metal cases and there is a little leather pouch with safety pins, further down there is a metal container and a bottle and at the bottom there is a metal box which is nickel-plated and stamped in the top, “Aesculap” positioned over a crown with a staff having a snake around it. A set of handles fold to keep the lid closed but opening up the box there is a cloth carrying case having all kinds of instruments within consisting of scissors, scalpels, and other items that I do not know what they would be for. There are also instruments that look like they could be used for dental work. The case and all of the instruments are still in pristine condition. Although I know nothing about the medical practice I would assume there is enough stuff here to conduct a pretty good field nursing application and the overall great condition of everything should make this kit of interest to those collectors who know something about medical science. A very fine acquisition here that I personally purchased from a veteran of the 101st airborne.

Near Mint. $1495.00

UNIFORMS #29982C SS Marked Leather Pouches

This set of three ammo pouches look the same on the obverse as any other set. They are the traditional black leather and they have pebbled surfaces. Each pouch has a lid which is kept closed via a leather strap which buttons to an aluminum boss at the bottom. On the reverse of the straps there is the two black leather belt loops as well as a center mounted catch for mounting with a snap clip. Below the catch device deeply stamped into the surface is a set of SS runes. Below the runes is a number, “0/0158/0013”. This is the first time that I carried SS marked ammo pouches. I’m sure they would be of interest to someone out there.

Excellent Plus. $395.00

UNIFORMS #26995 National Shooting Association Tunic and Hat

This tunic and hat are both a lighter shade of green used by the National Shooting Association. Both pieces are of fine wool fabric. The tunic has an open lapel which has a darker green color at the reverse portion of the lapel. The tunic has 3 buttons which are the brass type. These brass buttons depict a target with crossed rifles. One of the buttons appears to be a replacement and is more of a plastic material showing the same depiction. The tunic has two flat side pockets and at the reverse it has a dress belt which is attached at the reverse part with a button. This belt matches the color of the wool tunic and is trimmed in a darker green border. There are shoulder boards on the tunic which have a dark green base and the upper portion is an aluminum blade. The blade would be the equivalent of a Major if this were a military tunic, which it is not. Connected to the tunic at the left arm is a shield style insignia which has the engraving of the Hunting Association on the surface. Engraved is a stag’s head with a swastika between the antlers and the initials “DJ” on either side of the stag’s head. The opposite sleeve has a woolen style red swastika flag. The flag is trimmed in black and has an off-white field with mobile style black center swastika. This insignia is of three-piece configuration. Attached to the right upper lapel collar is a beautiful silver stag with engraved swastika on his neck area. Above the stag is a feather and what appears to be a small sprig, similar to what would be worn on a hunting hat. Below this is a shooting medal and there is also a shooting medal on the opposite lapel. Attached underneath the lapel and to an area on the breast is a chain consisting of several shooting awards. These awards all date from the Nazi period, being from 1934-39 and are for target shooting. This tunic also has a sleeve insignia sewn to it which states that the owner was a “meisterschütze” which, of course, means “master marksman”. This insignia has a slightly lighter green color background with white border. The inside of this tunic is lined with a green silk and in the sleeves is a white silk with green trim lines. I do not see any moth holes or problems with this tunic. Accompanying the shooting tunic is a shooter’s hat. The hat is the same green woolen color, being just slightly brighter than the tunic. There is a set of chin cords which alternate white and green thread. The slides on the chin cords are of a white woven fabric. The brim is a black celluloid type. The inside of the cap shows some wear and some slight shredding around the outer edges. The hat is marked “die/flotte/mütze”. The hat is lined with silk. At the obverse of the hat is a shooter’s insignia which consists of a black enameled swastika in the center which is positioned over a pair of target rifles. Atop the swastika is a hunter’s hat. Positioned above this insignia is an additional target style medallion. This is a great rigging, which would be perfect for displaying a fine Shooting Association cutlass. Outfits of this nature are quite rarely ever seen.

Excellent Plus, Plus. $2,995.00

UNIFORMS #28941C German Four Piece Mess Kit

This mess kit is made of steel base with an aluminum or nickel-plated finish. The two outer pieces being the fork and the spoon are both stamped with the German Party eagle with swastika. Additionally, they are stamped, “T.W.S.40”. The two inner pieces which consist of the can opener and knife utensil are marked with a maker name, “G.K.& F. Rostfrei 41”. This mess kit appears to be original with all four pieces and not made up.

Near Mint. $150.00 (#110209)

UNIFORMS #29443 Leather Instrument Case

This leather instrument case is a brown color and is in full mint condition. The case was used to hold relics which were brought back by a 101st airborne veteran from whom I purchased a number of items. The case measures about 7 ½-inches by 4-inches and is 8 ½-inches high. It has a flip up top which is retained by two straps with black painted buckles having roller features. The top of the box is waffen amt with a German stick bird and beneath has the stamping, “WaA52”. Beneath this is the maker name stamping within an ellipse, “Dominit”. This inside of the box has a leather separator which is installed at about the one third mark area. This leather case probably was used to carry some type of an instrument. The reverse of the case is fitted with straps which would have been used for carrying with a belt. A very nice item here in choice condition.

Mint. $95.00

UNIFORMS #29442 Leather Instrument Case

This leather instrument case is a brown color and is in full mint condition. The case was used to hold relics which were brought back by a 101st airborne veteran from whom I purchased a number of items. The case measures about 7 ½-inches by 4-inches and is 8 ½-inches high. It has a flip up top which is retained by two straps with black painted buckles having roller features. The top of the box is waffen amt with a German stick bird and beneath has the stamping, “WaA52”. Beneath this is the maker name stamping within an ellipse, “Dominit”. This inside of the box has a leather separator which is installed at about the one third mark area. This leather case probably was used to carry some type of an instrument. The reverse of the case is fitted with straps which would have been used for carrying with a belt. A very nice item here in choice condition.

Mint. $95.00

UNIFORMS #22815 Cased Army Goggles

These simple goggles were the type which were worn over the front of the peaked cap made most famous by Field Marshall Rommel. These are simple devices with elastic banding and they fold flat. These goggles are still in their original case. The case looks to have been made out of Ersatz material. The case is marked on the front, “Bwz”, over the number, “7” and in the corner, is the date they were made, “44.” These goggles were never issued and are perfect for you to put on one of your Africa Korps hats or the like.

Mint. $50.00

UNIFORMS #27364C Wood Covered Canteed with Cup

This canteen has a special wood covering which appears to have been done with a seam running down the edges, so it is two-piece. The wood has a nice pleasing grain to it. This wood is also marked in the center within a round circle. The marking is, “DRGM / Hre41 / RR engm”. There is also a leather strap that runs around the canteen and acts to hold the aluminum cup in place. This aluminum cup also appear to be in perfect condition. There is a snap clip attached to the leather which appears to be marked, “Patter / Pitter”. A nice canteen for those of you out there collecting these. Not a common item.

Near Mint. $250.00

UNIFORMS #28976C German Canteen with Cup and Straps

This German canteen is covered with a fabric covering held in place by two snaps. The covering is still in nice condition and appears to be a soft cotton fabric. There are two straps which wrap about the body of the canteen from top to bottom. These leather straps are held in place with a boss button at the bottom and a buckle and hasp at the top. The olive drab colored cup is an oval shape and is firmly in place. There is also a snap hook at the back for wearing the canteen on one’s belt. There is a marking on the snap clip which appears to be, “Patent / Pitter”. This canteen is in excellent condition throughout with all pieces.

Near Mint. $150.00 (#061109)

UNIFORMS #28371C Pair of Luftwaffe leather Gauntlets

These gauntlets are both in excellent condition being made of soft gray leather. Both gloves have the proper adjustment straps with snaps. They have the Luftwaffe property markings within them. One is marked, “9 6/90 2205V”. The other gauntlet is marked , “9 ½ 8/86 1162V”. A nice pair of gauntlets here, both being the same size and the same color.

Excellent. $250.00(#081210)

UNIFORMS #27978C German Mess Kit

This mess kit does not seem to be matched, as the can opener and knife have a stainless steel look to them and the spoon and fork have more of an aluminum finish. The spoon and fork are marked “681". The can opener is marked “06" and has an eagle and swastika stamped into its surface. The knife piece does not have any markings. Still, a good example which, no doubt, came back like this.

Excellent Plus. $95.00 (#061109)

UNIFORMS #23227 Set of Three Leather Catridges Pouches

This set of cartridge pouches is in fine brown leather which may have been used for Luftwaffe purposes. The three cartridge pouches have lids which are closed through the use of matching leather straps which hook to brass bosses below. At the reverse of the pouches is a large square fitting which would have snapped to a carrying hook somewhere. These pouches have the letter “K” marked on the center example.

Excellent Plus. $50.00

UNIFORMS #26532 German Army Leg Gaurds?

I am really not sure what these items are, but there a pair of them. They are a green canvas material and look to have been strapped around the legs or arms. There is a black leather border at the top edge and there are two short straps with two matching leather and buckle hasps on the opposite end. These items measure about 14 inches in length. They are both stamped with an RB number which looks like “RB Nr. 0/0500/5793”. I could be wrong on this number, however. Whatever these items are, they are in excellent condition and do not appear to have been issued.

Mint. $100.00