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		1.German WWII helmet chinstrap, unissued. These are RB numbered late war (1943-45) original unused chinstraps in excellent condition. All complete with both pieces and also the stud pins. Metal is the later style unpainted steel. The metal may have some rust, but nothing bad. I have a few of them, all the same maker. Great if you want to complete a helmet. Very hard to find. Choice! $190 each
	2.German WW2 cased Pz.Z.F.1 2.5 x 28 large telescope type optic for MG34 heavy machine guns mounted in concrete bunkers. Outer metal case has some rust, but inner contents are in near mint condition. Has extra lenses, bulbs, electric cord and original rubber headpad with canvas piece to cover one eye. Outer case and optic have their original tan ordnance paint. Metal case measures 30" long. Outstanding scarce item in beautiful original condition. $1400
		3.WW2 German army/waffen-SS/Luftwaffe MG34/42 Gurtsack 36. These were used primarily on panzer's on the turret mounted maqchine gun. These held a 50 round ammunition belt and could be used to catch the empties when they themselves were empty. Made of a heavy blue canvas, re-inforced on the sides and has a leather bottom. Webbing strap for carrying and metal top closure with leather strap. Hinged lid has metal hooks on the back to attached to a rim. Couple small surface oxidation spots to the metal, but excellent overall. No markings I can find. Very scarce Panzer/machine gun accessory. $950
	4.German ww2 tropical version of the S.F. 14 Z. Gi. rabbit ear style rangefinder optic, used by artillery units. Maker is "bmj", which is M.Hensoldt u. Sohne Werk für optic, Wetzlar. Has the wooden and metal backpack style carrier with all web strapping and sand yellow type color. Interior has provision for other accessories and is custom fit for the optics. One accessory is with it, which is the "baumschrauben" or tree screw. I think this was so you could mount it anywhere to wood, if the tripod was not available. Case has one small brake in the wood, but is very, very sturdy. The optic itself has a range gradiant (grid) in the right lens. It is in very nice condition, with mostly all (98%) of it's paint. The lenses are nice and clear and it's easy to read the range grid. Overall example is in excellent, used condition, in all tropical paint with web straps to the carrier. Scarce. $2499
		5.German WWII MP38/40 pair of blue canvas ammo pouches, 1941 dated. Though they are slightly mismatched as to the maker, they have quite possibley always been together, as the excellent + condition of both leads me to believe. Also, all the mags and loader with them may also be original to them, as they are dated 1941 and nearly all match by maker. As far as the condition, it's the best pair of blue pouches I have ever seen. The only detraction is one has a small repair (very hard to notice) to the leather piece that holds the corner "D" ring. The right side pouch has faint purple ink stampings for the waffenampt, maker and the "MP38 u. 40" across the top, with another stamp "505" under the flap, on the front. The left (loader) side pouch is maker marked/dated (gmn 41) and waffenampted on the belt loop. There is a faint white stamp across the top for the "MP38 u. 40". The mags and loader are mostly stamped "98E 41" and also waffenampted, except for one, which is an "fxo 41". Overall rare set in outstanding condition. $3500 (I don't want to sell them without the mags/loader, but for overseas customers I will for $3000)			NEW!!
	6.German WWII MP 38 & 40 unissued pair of ammo pouches by "clg". Textbook example in the oatmeal colored canvas material, leather has standard markings for this maker- "clg 43", "MP 38 u. 40" and waffenampted "WaA866". The code "clg" stands for Ernst Melzig, of Leignitz. Leather appears to just have storage wear and a place wear a price sticker was, but no real damage (one small crack in one strap is only on the surface). There is evidence that the right side pouch (non loader side) had the leather on the back sewn on wrong at one time and was factory corrected. (I can see small needle holes (see photo), but the sewing on the straps is factory done. Very nice example, very clean. Great for a later wartime combat mannequin. $1600				NEW!!
		7.Italian WWII Regio Esercito army low combat boots in unissued condition. Absolutely beautiful pair, still soft and supple and never worn. Size is really nice, about a 10 1/2 or 11 US! The bottom of the sole measures a little over 12". The metal grommets for the eyelets look to be gone, probably rusted away. The size is marked "29" on the bottom and inside. It's also maker marked on the bottom, to a maker in Firenze. One boot has 2 rows of replaced nails. Really nothing big, otherwise perfect. Laces are a replacement. These are in such beautiful condition that you could wear them. The craftsmanship is outstanding. $799
	8.German WWII Army/Waffen-SS issue cavalry riding boots. Hard to find pair of the regulation, government issue style. Pair was found together and has always been together but is mismatched. One boot is taller than the other. Wear patterns and looking at the bottoms and the actual foot part, you can tell they were worn as a pair. The taller one is 1 1/4" higher. I can't make out the size, but they are each 12 1/4" long on the bottom (they are fairly big, I would say about a 11 or 11 1/2 US) Decent set that boots good together on a mannequin, I had no problem using them. $420

		9.German WW2 luftwaffe fallschirmjäger (paratrooper) RZ20 parachute with original outer pack, inner pack, static line and carry/storage bag. Really nice original example, nearly complete except for harness and risers. Silk camoflage chute is undamaged and has never been repaired in any way, complete with all 28 panels. Chute lines look full length. Chute has always been together as both packs have the same serial number, so it's a set. Condition is excellent+. Outer wicker storage bag is in really nice condtion. I would have to say that this is an outstanding example and would be great for a paratroop display or mannequin. Choice! $2499
	10.German Pre-WWII jackboots. These are a scarce early pair, dated 1926. Slightly different from the later boots, as they have a taller shaft and look more like a riding boot. They are size marked in the earlier style and the date is inside each shaft "1926". Heel irons are present and are size marked, toe taps are there also. I am not sure of the US size os the boots, but the bottom of the sole measures 10 3/4" long. Used, but not abused. One sole has a period company tailor's repair. Nice example $245
		11.German WWII Army splinter pattern reversible winter mittens to the parka/pants set. Perfect unissued example. Reverses to white for winter snow camo. Large size, has trigger finger. Blue hbt long cord holding them together. One glove marked with RB number and also a "7" in red pencil. If you have the splinter patern suit, this would complete it beautifully. Impossible to upgrade. $299
	12.German WWII army/luftwaffe, etc, remote control for Tornisterfunkgeräte (backpack radio). Official classification is "Vb.K (Fbg.bf)" Fernbesprechzusatz. Consists of cable reel with plug-ins and long extension cord. Not sure how long the cord is, but looks are least 50 feet long. Has "Feind hort mit" embossed on it. Ordnance dark gray with fieldgray handle. Excellent + or better condition. Very nice piece of field equipment. $495 SOLD
		13.German WWII light load y-straps for mounted personnel. This is the style used by cavalry and also the Luftwaffe, but these are only RB numbered and not LBA marked, so I can only assume they are army. Overall they are in excellent to near mint condition and possibley only have wear from storage. Getting hard to find. $265
	14.German WWII large cased wehrmacht map plotting instrument. Large wooden case measures 32 1/2" long. Case and instrument are both waffenampted and maker marked "Gebr. Wichmann". Has different markings for different scale maps. Not sure the exact use, possibley to draw a map to scale. Looks complete. Neat large scale map instrument. $595
		15.German WWII a-frame bag in mint, unissued condition. One of the best examples I have ever seen, never even folded closed! As crisp and bright, mint condition as the day it was manufactured. Maker marked and dated 1940 on the inside, so it's an earlier example. If you want one mint one, this is it. Choice! $379
	16.German WWII Luftwaffe m42 single decal helmet. Nice representative example with about 80% of the original dark blue paint. Decal is only about 50%, but is still discernable. Hkp64 stamped shell, so it's about a 57. Interior liner is in good condition. Chinstrap is there, but is beat and has one small glue repair (not from me). Overall a decent example for a combat or late war uniform. $499

	17.German WWII M37 issue low lace-up boots worn by all branches of the wehrmacht- army, luftwaffe, kriegsmarine, waffen-ss. This unissued pair is dated 1942 and is all rough-out that has been blackened. The size is large, about a US 11 1/2. The sole bottom measures over 12". The original German ww2 laces are still with them. The boots are size marked on the sole and size and date marked inside the ankle, along with B.A.P., which I think is "Bekleidungs-Amt Posen". All hobnails and heel irons present. Heel irons are size marked "22". Light age wear only. Really nice for a late war combat soldier. From my personal collection. Choice! $1850
		18.German WW2 unissued RB numbered helmet chinstraps. Here are 3 examples that are in outstanding condition, stored for the last 60 + years and ready for a nice original helmet that needs one. Metal buckles and parts have minor surface rust, but nothing bad. Overall excellent+ condition. Very hard to find. $190 each.
	19.German WWII unissued RB numbered helmet chinstraps. Here are 2 examples that are in outstanding condition, stored for the last 60 + years and ready for a nice original helmet that needs one. Metal buckles and parts have minor surface rust, but nothing bad. Overall excellent condition with slight bending/wear. Very hard to find. $180 each.
		20.German WW2 optical sighting scope Z.F. 3x8 Flak for the 37 mm flak gun. Manufactured by gwv and also marked "3.7 cm 37". This scope is 13 1/2" long total and is complete with the original rubber eye protector, maker marked "D&N 3". Optic has flak style lines/numbering in the reticule. Seems very clear and clean optically. Blueing is very nice. Rubber is in superb excellent to near mint condition. Absolutely fabulous example. Choice! $550
	21.German WWII Luftwaffe Flieger Kleidersack (clothing bag for flight personnel). Beautiful example in near mint unissued condition. Blue cotton canvas type material with chocolate brown leather straps and re-enorcements. "Zipp" Zippers, slots for hangers, makers marked and dated 1938, Luftwaffe accepted 1939 and LBA(S) marked. Snaps are marked "Stocko". Large backpack style, it measures nearly 2 feet high by 1 1/2 feet wide. Near mint, with just light storage wear. You don't see these in this condition every day. $350 HOLD
		22.German WWII army/luft/waffen-ss MP 38/40 canvas ammo pouch. Early, well used, salty example showing many machine stitch re-inforcement repairs. This is the left side with the loader pouch. On the rear, the belt loops have been replaced post war (Norwegian army). Also, you can clearly see the "M.P. 38 u. 40" ink stamp. Overall nice representative example in well worn combat condition. $650
	23. German WW2 wehrmacht issue, MP38/40 unissued loader side ammo pouch. This came from a veteran's family in my area. Green canvas, brown leather. Marked in back across top "MP38 u. 40". Leather holding D-ring maker marked "gmn 1943" with waffenampt 136. Pouch is bright and clean. Just some light storage wear, otherwise near mint. Super example. Choice! $1250
		24.German WW2 luftwaffe fallschirmjäger (paratrooper) parachute inner packs for the RZ20 chute. a)scarce green colored bag. 1942 dated, Prym snap on top. Has some period repairs, but excellent overall. $350 b)1942 dated example, really nice original condition (exc-near mint), has part of static line dtill attatched. Prym snap. Nearly perfect example. $450
	25.German WW2 army/luftwaffe a-frame pack. This is one of the earlier style or even continental style with the leather straps. It shows wear and use, but is in overall excellent condition. Other than some light soiling and some rust on the lower d-rings and some surface oxidation on a couple of the other parts, the a-frame is very nice. It has no repairs and is in it's original excellent condition. It appears to have the maker's mark and date on the reverse side, which is illegible, but the date appears to be 1940 or 1941. Nice original early example. $825

		26.German WW2 Kriegsmarine marked jackboots. Scarce example marked inside on the sole "BAW 26" for Bekleidungs-amt Wilhelmshaven and the size (26). Leather is in overall nice, clean condition with strong stitching. There is one little 1/6" tear on the top of the right boot (see photos), but it is not detractive. These are the variation with the extra leather at the top. The soles have a lot of the original hobnails still present, but some are worn down. The sole measures almost 10 1/2" long, so the size is about a 9 1/2 US. Overall near excellent, decent, worn example. $599
	27.German WW2 Luftwaffe tan tropical rucksack. Fairly scarce backpack to come by, used in Africa and southern Europe. This example is salty, exhibiting use and wear. It is maker marked and dated 1942. Hardware is early aluminum style. One ring on back has a loose area where it is attatched to the bag, but it is still firmly attatched. Overall solid, used example. $245
		28.German WW2 army gebirgsjäger (mountain troops) climbing shoes. These came with the above Hut shoes. Again, first pair I have ever seen. Both pairs are described on page 154 of "Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army" vol 1. I think these are for serious mountain climbing when you need to go up sheer cliff faces. They are padded with thick felt on the bottom and allow your foot to bend and hold onto rocks much better than the clumsy but sturdy mountain boot. The lower part is leather, the uppers are canvas. Interior is marked for the size "28 5" and also the depot "Mü." for Münich and "39" for 1939. US size is about a 10 1/2 or 11. Laces did not come with them, I added them. Unique, first pair I have ever seen! $2500
	29.German WW2 tropical web a-frame. Nice, original example in worn, used condition. Nice olive webbing that all matches. Has some repairs, possibley period, possible post-war done. Right zeltbahn strap (as you look at it) is re-attached, right bottom hook and top left hook are re-sewn. All else, untouched. Soldier's name in written on back "Walsen", I think. Metal strap ends are "LUX" marked. Decent example if you don't need a perfect one. Priced accordingly. $525
		30.German WW2 army unissued RB numbered splinter pattern camo zeltbahn (shelter quarter). Beautiful example as bright and crisp as when it was issued. This was an indirect veteran find. All buttons, etc present. RB number is hard to read, but can be seen. If you want one nice example, this is it. Choice! $250
	31.German WW2 wehrmacht pioneer assault pouches. Great original hard to find pouches of canvas and web, worn on the belt and take the place of the K98 ammo pouches, gas mask container, etc. The left holds two, three kg, explosive charges the right side pack holds one, three kg explosive charge and the gas mask. These assault packs together with the special backpack were only issued to one in five engineers. The small snap close pouches on each one held the K98 ammo. Both are unissued and near mint. The right pouch is unmarked, or they have faded, but the snaps are Prym 6. The left pouch is maker marked under the flap "Wirtschaftsamt Litzmannstadt" and possible RB number and dated 1942. There is a second later stamp, dated 1947, which I believe is a post-war Czech army stamp. (They used German equipment for while after the war.) The pair is really nice and a great set if you want to create a combat engineer. They are missing the strap that goes between them, but seem complete otherwise. Outstanding, hard to find set. $1250 HOLD
		32.German WWII wehrmacht MP38/40 ammo pouches. This is not a set that came together, but they work well. Blue canvas, brown leather. Both were originally maked across the top "MP38 u. 40" in white ink and had a maker and waffenampt. This has mostly faded from the loader side, but some can be made out, the other side still has it fairly visible. A)loader side- one small repair on bottom front of middle pouch, one belt loop has had it's stitching re-inforced. Very good, used condition. $950 B)standard side- very good used condition, markings nicely visible on reverse, belt loops have been replaced post war (Norwegian Army). $650
	33.German WW2 MP41 machine pistol ammunition pouch. Textbook leather pouch in every respect, made by Robert Larsen or Berlin, 1943. Holds 3 magazines inside and measures approx. 10" x 7". Strap to attach to belt on back, as well as D-ring. These were usually used by SD units of the SS and can be seen in period photos, also used in the Gran Sasso operation. This one is marked on the rear with an SS RZM number, but I think this marking may be added post war. Overall a very rare MP pouch and the nicest condition one of this type that I have seen. $1050
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		34. German 1920s or 30s private purchase wickel gamaschen as worn during the Reichsheer period. These were worn in the field with lace-up low boots. Mountain troops General Dietl is seen wearing the Reichsheer model and not the Gebirgsjäger model, which is shorter. This pair is 225cm (about 88") long and has ties on the end to secure them. They have a leather reinforcement strip imprinted with the maker "Hermann ...... München". That's about as much as I can make out. The material is gray wool with very thin red and blue stripes repeating every few cm. They are wide in the center with a curve (they are not straight). The starter ends have standard hooks you would see on uniform collars. The strap ends have thin ties like at the bottom of keilhose. The wool color is perfect to be used by the military, as the Imperial uniform and the Reichswehr era pants AND early Third Reich era Wehrmacht, up until 1940, were stone gray. Condition is excellent. Great uniform accessory.  $275
	35.German WW2 Luftwaffe grenade bags. These are the type used by paratroops or field divisions. Very use, salty examples that has had the straps cut off. First bag has what looks like some blood stains and also something that is possibley dark green paint that flakes off. Otherwise it is in very sound condition. Plastic "Ri-Ri" zipper in perfect working order. Nice example at a good price, perfect for a Luftwaffe combat display. Second example is somewhat better, just has normal wear from combat use. Same type, standard "Ri-Ri" zipper. Very nice condition. $450 each, both for $750.
		36.German Army, luftwaffe, etc, MG34 or MG42 breech cover. Very scarce accessory and often mislabeled as being for the MP38/40. This example is made of blue/gray canvas and has light blue canvas edging re-inforcement. Leather is light gray and the middle strap is maker marked and dated "bmd 42". The interior re-inforcement leather and the outer bolt cut out leather are blue. All 3 sides (front, rear and side edge) are re-inforced with thick horse hair pads. The only thing missing is an outside hook, which looks to have been neatly removed. I have seen this before. Not sure what the hook was actually used for, or why it was sometimes removed. Cover is in excellent/near mint condition otherwise, probably never issued. Very scarce. $1250
	37.German WW2 luftwaffe blue-gray backpack/ rucksack. I really like this example because it has a lot of blue-gray webbing on it- loops, carrying straps, etc. Overall decent used example in near excellent condition, just one small hole under the top flap. Has a lot of the gray paint left on the metal parts. Leather piece on the back is stmaped with the maker, town and "1942" date. Interesting in that they used 2 different kinds of hooks on the bottom of the straps with different rings to attach them to. Overall nice example and would look great displayed on a combat mannequin. $250				NEW!!
		38.German WW2 Army/W-SS G43 pouches. These are for the Gew 43 rifle and are done in leather. All are unissued and near mint. Black one is marked "bla 1944", the other 3 brown/tan ones are "ros 1944". These 4 are the smooth leather type. Small variations in leather color on the brown examples, as these were made with scrap leather I believe. Very nice original examples. Each is $299
	39.German WWII M41 horse gas mask carrying bag. Scarce example of wartime field equipment to find. This one is made from late war canvas type material with leather straps and web pieces. Very nice example. See "Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army 1939-45" vol 3, page 185. $250
		40.German WW2 Army/W-SS G43 pouches. These are for the Gew 43 rifle and are done in ersatz oilcloth material. They are unissued and near mint, with just storage wear and maybe a little dirt. Top 2 and bottom left examples are "ros 1944", bottom right example is unmarked. The 3 ros 1944 pouches, each have backstraps in different material (leather, black web, green web is sold). Unmarked example has leather belt straps. All are the "pebbled" finish variety. $299 each
	41.German WW2 army tropical web belt. Very nice mint, unissued olive colored example in a large size. It is maker stamped, but I can't make it out and the size is marked "115". The belt measures about 44" in total length, so it very long for a tropical belt. The paint on the keeper is perfect also, it would be hard, if not impossible to upgrade. Choice! SOLD

		42.German WWII army or luftwaffe clothing bag. Perfect, mint unissued example in OD cotton with green web straps. Hardware is marked "LUX". Fully complete, even has the internal cord for lacing it up inside. has web straps for carrying it and wearing as a backpack. These were used for carrying extra uniforms, personal belinging, etc, to the front line and were left wherever the soldier was stationed. It is large, measuring over 2' high and 1 1/2' wide. I can't find any markings on it. The last one I had was RB numbered, I think, but this one may be a litle earlier, maybe 42 or so. Perfect condition. $295
	43. German WW2 M37 army, luftwaffe, waffen-ss issue low, lace-up combat boots. Standard textbook variety worn by most of the German forces at the end of WW2. This is a salty pair of combat veterans that has definitely "been there". They are in overall well worn condition, complete and would work well with a combat mannequin. The soles have the heel pad and front pad replaced with rubber, probably at the company cobbler. The left boot has had the toe tap put over a hole in the sole? The right side of both boots needs to be resewn where the vamp meets the front/toe area. Even with these problems, the boots will still work well with a display and are original. The markings are worn away, but the size looks to be about a US 11 or so. Representative example. $499
		44.German WW2 army/Luftwaffe/W-SS/Police P38 pistol holster. Nice soft shell style in unissued condition, only used for storage. Holster reverse is maker marked and dated "dkk 44" and has an eagle waffenampt with code. Finish is a smooth black leather. Nice example, excellent to near mint, only storage wear. SOLD
	45.German WWII Luftwaffe leather winter flight gloves (lined gauntlets). (model FW 5 m/33) Nice, used example in very good condition. Used, but not abused. Leather is in great shape and stitching is strong. Minor seam repair to right glove (2fingers). The snap covers are marked "RE", for the maker of the gloves, but they are PRYM snaps (marked on the inside). Interior is lamb's wool lined and unit marked "J.-Fl.-Schule Werneuchen", LBAB 37, "1937" and the size "9". Also, the manufacturer is still pretty legible "Richard Ebakircher". Decent use example in a good large size. SOLD
		46.German WWII Kriegsmarine enlisted gold buckle with belt. Classic aluminum R.S.& S. manufactured example. This one was denazified, then a collector who found it tried to re-embelish the swastica a little bit, and it actually doesn't look that bad, especially if you don't want to pay top $$. R.S& S. logo is clear on back. The leather tab was added and is not original to it. Overall, I would call it very good. Still has a nice light gold color all over. Has some wear to the eagle's detail. Belt is maker marked and dated 1939. It's 38" long in total. Great example at a very reasonable price, perfect to finish a mannequin or KM display. $399
	47. German army WW2 skis, poles and boots. Nice example of the "issue" type skis and poles used by mountain troops, ski jäger and other troops. The boots, to me, look private purchase, though they are size marked correctly for German WW2 military shoes. Company manufacturing the skis is "Geze" a know maker of issue skis. Also comes with ski skins, various binding parts and a replacement metal end in case a tip gets broken. Really nice set that you don't see very often. Scarce! SOLD
		48.German WWII Tragegestell 43 metal frame heavy load backpack. These were desinged for carrying MG 34/42 ammo boxes, mortars, and varios heavy loads. This is a nice standard example with the "bvk 1944" maker and date stamp, along with the waffenampt. A little light, but they are still mostly legible. This example is 100% complete with all 3 horizontal load tie-down straps and the single verticle load strap. The metal ends are "lux" marked, for the manufacturer. The metal frame still has much of the paint on it. Some of the metal hardware pieces have a little rust, but most are very nice. One end of one horizontal load strap has a weak end, but is still hanging on. Overall a really nice, complete example of this hard to find pack. $1330			NEW!!
	49.German WWII luftwaffe brown, light load, LBA marked Y-straps. Perfect for fallschirmjäger or Luftwaffe felddivision soldiers. They are maker marked, 1939 dated and LBA marked. The metal hooks are the earlier aluminum variety. They have normal wear and I would consider them near excellent. The backstrap is missing a couple threads at the ring area, but is very solid. Very scarce set of early Luftwaffe y-straps in brown! $400 SOLD
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