Showing posts with label German militaria. Show all posts
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WW2 Militaria Collection is now online!

WW2 Militaria Collection is a blog intended to share my passion and interest for the second world war militaria, mainly German and Italian. The website will be updated regularly with pictures and articles, also with a ”For Sale/Trade” section with doubles from my militaria collection.

I'm always interested in buying and trading military collectables from the ww1 and ww2!

Shortcuts to the "for sale" categories:

German ww2 Militaria

Italian ww2 Militaria

Other countries ww2 Militaria

About me

I have been collecting for the last 20 years now, with a main focus on German and Italian ww2 Militaria. More recently I also started some French ww2 projects, especially relating to the "Maginot Alpine". I am always interested in trading and buying new militaria for my collection, don't hesitate to contact if you intend selling one of the items listed below (only originals in very good conditions):

Wanted:

- DAK LW tie,
- DAK Flak shoulderboards,
- black Afrikakorps cufftitle,
- DAK Heer and LW camouflage helmets,
- DAK Heer ankle boots,


- DAK Heer NCO and EM shoulderboards


- Italian REI woolen tie, enlisted men type,
- Italian REI shirt with zip,
- Italian REI woolen socks,
- Italian REI binoculars,
- Italian REI tropical shoulderboards for Bersaglieri officer,
- Italian REI tropical camiciotto for enlisted men,
- Italian REI "nappina" for GaF officer, without feather holder,
- Italian REI "nappina" for GaF enlisted men,
- Italian OTO handgrenade, deactivated,
- Everything from the Guardia alla Frontiera


- French SFAM insignas.

Links

Feel free to contact me for a link exchange, possibly if you own or want to advertise a ww2 militaria related website / blog.

AB Collection French online portal for militaria classifieds

Feldgrau.nl Specialist reference guide and showcase of German helmets M35, M40 and M42

Grenadier Collection Your new address for genuine ww2 German militaria at realistic prices

Alpes Militaria Fantastic source for original ww2 German collectables based in France

Pixpast The Best Military Photo Forum for Black & White Photos, Negatives and Color Slides (farbdias). We are here to respect and preserve these historical images !

Zitocland French online militaria shop and forum



The Deutsches Afrikakorps Online Archive

Ww2 Store - edged weapons and military antiques



Military History forum

militariart Historical collectible German, French, U.S., Russian, Italian militaria

Sammler.Net-Kleinanzeigen

militariax We offer a selection of interesting, and sometimes unusual, original military and related items from around the world. Anything from insignia and medals, clothing or uniforms to field gear and other collectibles.

Armiusate.it • Il portale italiano delle armi usate

The Interallied Victory Medals All about the Interallied Victory Medals

ww2connection World War 2 Links Directory

History Of The Wehrmacht The main focus of Wehrmacht History is on all military vehicles planes, ships, and weapons from 1935 to 1945.

Military Books

Militaria Webring

Blogs Directory

Personal Blogs

Afrikakorps DAK belt buckles

I recently spotted on the German Militaria collecting market a new variety of tropical, Afrikakorps or DAK belts and belt buckles. It looks like each dealer or online shop got one, probably sold as the "new old stock" found in a German basement...

I don't want to shout at the fake without more in depth investigation, but the pictures here below should point out some strange aspects of those tropical belts and buckles. It's the kind of item I wouldn't like in my collection and definitely not for the price asked.

Point of concern # 1: The shiny and brand new looking prongs of the belt buckle.

Point of concern # 2: A slightly crissing in the molding of the belt buckle, not found on original ones which are completely straight. Makers found so far were HA and dated 1941 and 1942.

Point of concern # 3: The webbing material doesn't only look brand new, it's also quite different from the many originals I have been handling so far. The thread dangerously looks like the reproduction webbing made in Pakistan. The webbing looks odd on either belt and belt buckle tab.



Other than that, the molding really does look convincing, as well as the paint and markings. The webbing and stitching also improved a lot in the recent years. So if I would have a piece of advise to give to any Afrikakorps interested collector, that would be to be very careful and only buy if you are perfectly comfortable with the item or if the seller gives a good return policy to avoid any disappointment.

German Militaria for sale (Page 1)

In this section I will list the doubles from my collection that I intend to sell. Of course only 100% original items and in good conditions. Please feel free to contact me for more information or pictures.

For sale this beautiful Panzer (armoured troops) visor cap (Schirmmütze) for enlisted men and NCOs with pink piping. The cap is in very good conditions, all components are original to the cap, the celluloid has been taken off otherwise in very good conditions. Size is approx. 57 cm. Guaranteed 100% original. SOLD


New for sale this fantastic pair of German ww2 mountain troopers "Gebirgsjägers" leather ankle boots, correct with all nails and markings (maker of these is Dihlmann), size is a good 28 cm, one leather is missing though, otherwise a splendid pair of boots for your Gebirgsjäger display! SOLD





Up for sale a beautiful DAK Afrika Korps protective coat for motorcyclists and officers. The coat comes from an old German stock, dated 1944, never issued absolutely new and beautiful. 100% original. Nicely stamp, complete with all buttons. Please feel free to ask for more pictures! SOLD


For sale this very nice and uncommon Reibert instruction manual for the artillery, dated 1937 and complete with all colour tables. SOLD





For sale a very nice WH Heer speed loader for MP38 and MP40 sub-machine guns, made by kur (Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Werk Graz, fuhrhoffsgasse 44) in 1943. Guaranteed 100% original. SOLD


Fantastic Afrikakorps "Afrika" cufftitle in top conditions, 100% original! SOLD






Very nice set of WH heavy leather straps M1939, late war type marked RBNr. Guaranteed 100% original. SOLD





Very nice and not so common Wehrmacht mess tin 1931 in red enameled steel, a typical late war feature. The mess tin is maker marked "MN 43". Overall in good conditions. SOLD


Fantastic pair a Wehrmacht 6x30 binocculars, late war tan version from maker Swarovski (code "cag"), with leather strap and occular protection. This example is stamped with the little blue triangle, lubrication mark which appeared in late 1943 identifying equipment which has been treated for very cold temperatures. SOLD


Fantastic bevo type tropical/DAK sidecap / billed cap eagle, stock item never has been worn. Guaranteed 100% original. SOLD



Nice WH visor cap oak wreath and cockade, with serial number and DRGM markings, all splints present. Guaranteed genuine and pre-1945. SOLD




Beautiful and rare Luftwaffe pilot's trousers, late war type in heavy brown cotton, complete with original zippers (Rapid and Zipp), with added thigh pocket (commonly seen during the war) and a small war time repair, big size, perfect for display. 100% original. SOLD









Fantastic and rare pair of original WW2 German goggles Auer Neophan. Rubber band is still flexible, excellent conditions. Very popular amongst the Afrikakorps soldiers and U-Boat crew members. Price for this beautiful set SOLD





For sale an original ww2 Wehrmacht Heer Wehrpaß for a ww1 war veteran, opened in 1938. The soldier has been awarded with the ww1 Iron Cross 2nd class, Fronttkämpfer Ehrenkreuz and wounded badge for 2 wounds (1916 and 1918). During ww2 because of his age he served in the Landwehr in Saarbrücken. 100% original. SOLD

 
 
 
 
 

New this week a very nice worn Afrikakorps cuff title, this is the latest and rarest type of cuff titles made of this kind. Guaranteed genuine and pre-1945! SOLD


Up for sale this nice German ww2 water bottle ("Feldflasche") M1931, dated 1938 with bakelite cup dated 1941. Nice cover, no moth holes, 100% original. SOLD

 

New addition: Fantastic set of NSDAP 10 Years Long Service medal in bronze and case maker marked RZM M1/142 (Josef Hillebrand, Gablonz). Guaranteed 100% original. SOLD


This is an excellent example of the highly coveted German Cross in Gold as produced by the firm of G. F. Zimmerman and marked on the underside of the pin with the number “20”. The cross is constructed with 4 hollow rivets on the reverse as is characteristic of the Zimmerman made pieces. The enamel on the swastika is flawless. There is only the very slightest of wear on one or two of the rays with the ray plate retaining virtually 99.5% of all its original gray/black finish. Some light patina has form on the circular silver back plate behind the swastika but this is nothing that distracts from the piece in the least. This is an absolutely exquisite example of this beautiful award in unbeatable condition. SOLD


Very nice Luftwaffe Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge ("Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe"). This was a German military award instituted on 10 January 1941 by the Commander in Chief of the Luftwaffe Hermann Göring to commemorate soldiers or servicemen of the Flak Artillery who distinguished themselves in action against enemy aerial or ground attacks. The exemplar for sale is an unmarked Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid. Beautiful details and conditions. SOLD


For sale this rare tropical version of a WH (Heer) Trade- & Special career insignia i.e. signal 'Blitz' as intended for a soldier of the 'Kradschütznbtle. der Pz. Div. und Inf. Divisionen (Mot.)' (motorcycle reconnaissance battalions) in mint, unissued condition. The patch is neatly stitched on reed-green linnen, having a reinforced linnen border. A nice and fairly scarce DAK patch! SOLD


Newly listed is this beautiful German WWII Naval  (Kriegsmarine) Dress Mess Tunic Jacket, complete with all its original Navy marked buttons and fine Navy officers breast Eagle (often done to upgrade a EM/NCO Jacket although unofficial), machine embroidered in deep golden yellow thread. On the sleeve is a nice Hauptgefreiter's chevron. This Jacket is made of a fine Melton wool, the upper sleeve lining is an inked Navy B.A.K. stamp and number. The blue shooting 2nd grade lanyard with one acorn can also be purchased along with the jacket. The DRL sports badge is not part of the sale. SOLD


Very nice and rare INERT German ww2 anti-personnel rifle grenade (Gewehrsprenggranate), maker marked, with Waffenamt stamp and dated 1944. SOLD


I'm offering for sale various brown bakelite bottles of antigas ointment "Losantin", I have many years and makers available ranging from 1936 to 1943. Good conditions, bottles are still full. Price 10 € each


Very nice, unmarked example of an Iron Cross 2nd class "Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939", with original ribbon. SOLD


I'm adding a few German ww2 medals and awards that I recently aquired: a war merit cross 1939 (Kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwertern 2. Klasse 1939) with original ribbon, 2 very nice unmarked examples of iron crosses 2nd class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2.Klasse) with ribbon, 2 silver class - loyal service medals for 25 years of service (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 25jährige Treue Dienste) with ribbon and pin and a very nice Eastern Front medal (Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten (Ostmedaille)) made by Hermann Wernstein, Jena-Lobstedt (code "5"). Please enquire for single prices


For sale a magnificent German ww2 40 years service cross "treue Dienste Ehrenzeichen 1. Stufe für 40 Jahre in Gold" in the Wehrmacht made by Deschler & Sohn in Munich, in original case. SOLD


For sale several German pre- and war time workers ID booklets "Arbeitsbuch", in very good conditions, 1st and 2nd pattern available, some still have there "Merkblatt" flyer dated 1935. SOLD


For sale an original ww2 German ID booklet or Wehrpass from a Wehrmacht Heer soldier from Karlsruhe, opened in 1939. The soldier has been trained to use the 3,7 cm Pak antitank gun in a Panzer-Abwehr unit. Please feel free to ask for more details or pictures. Very good conditions, SOLD


 New for sale is this vet picked up Afrikakorps set in nice, worn "has been there" conditions. The set is composed of a nice 98k bayonett with scabbard and the typical tropical tan web frog(with owner's name at the rear). Beautiful set in very good conditions and 100% original. SOLD





For sale a nice and 100% original artillery visor cap for EM/NCOs of the Wehrmacht Heer. The leather sweat band is nicely stamped with various regiments numbers, such as Artillerie Regiment 33. Some moth holes at the rear of the cap, not too disturbing for an overall still very nice looking big sized visor cap. SOLD


Recently found from private this lovely Hitlerjugend (Hitler Youth) drum in good conditions. These are getting rare by the day. SOLD


I'm offering a very nice Wehrmacht field telephone mod.33 in bakelite, the phone itself is dated 1944, the receiver is dated 1944 too, complete with the little crank dated 1942. Completely untouched. SOLD


For sale a beautiful war time bakelite lantern, complete with the original slide in covers on both sides, simply fantastic and rare in those conditions. SOLD


Very nice and almost mint Wehrpaß personal booklet cover (unfortunately only the cover), dated 1942, 100% original with return guarantee. Has been issued. SOLD