German Field Equipment

Armored vehicle (panzer) headset with rubberized earphones

095FE17 - Armored vehicle (panzer) headset with rubberized earphones. The rubberized earphones were added to the standard headsets to keep out the noise that permeated the inside of armored vehicles. The section that secured the headset over the top of the head was padded to add further protection inside the vehicle. The side of one of the earcups is marked Dfh.b (Doppelfernhorer b), double headphones model b. The set comes complete with cloth covered electrical cord and plug-in. $600. More Photos

Army gasmask with pouch for protective hood

095FE16 - Army gasmask with pouch for protective hood. This gasmask is complete with canister and face mask. The size 2 is indicated in the space between the goggles. The canister is marked on the underside with the original owner's initials. Secured to the canister with a leather strap is a rubberized pouch that would hold the protective hood. $150. More Photos

Luftwaffe field radio model K32 GWB

095FE14 - Luftwaffe field radio model K32 GWB serial number 5757 by Siemens. This olive drab painted portable radio features yellow stenciled Luftwaffe eagle on each of the two fold-out doors that expose the speaker, four bakelite control knobs and the frequency display. The display allows for tuning to various frequencies for different German occupied cities and countries. This radio measures approximately 17 1/2x 7 ¾ x 12 inches. It is constructed of hardwood wood and has metal corner protection added. It has a plug-in socket for an electrical cord on the top adjacent to the carrying handle. The backside of the radio has a large stenciled Luftwaffe eagle. This radio was issued to Luftwaffe units for the purpose of listening to radio broadcasts which the troops were always anxious for. Makes for a great display piece. $2,150. More Photos

Army map case

095FE13 - Army map case. This case features 7 external pockets for holding various colored pencils used for marking maps. The interior is divided into 2 sections for holding maps. The maker is stamped on the inside of the fold-over flap. The case is dated 1942. $250. More Photos

Army signal flare pouch

095FE12 - Army signal flare pouch. This heavy leather, black leather pouch contains 12 internal pockets for holding signal flares. The side is stamped with the maker's name (illegible) and dated 1940. The backside of the pouch has fully intact belt loops. $250. More Photos

Luftwaffe flight computer

095FE11 - Luftwaffe flight computer (Dreieckrechner) made by Dennert & Pape, Hamburg -Altona. This model is the black and white version. It is double sided and used for calculating distance and time. The outside edge of the computer is rough surfaced allowing for the navigator to better grip the computer while in flight. $250. More Photos

Luftwaffe AK39 flight wrist compass

095FE10 - Luftwaffe AK39 flight wrist compass. Worn by Luftwaffe aircrew personnel, the compass was used after ditching the aircraft or bailing out. This compass features a bakelite base with a clear plastic cover. The magnetic internal components still function indicating the various 360 degrees. The compass comes with its original black, expandable leather strap. An excellent example in working condition. $400. More Photos

Luftwaffe officer's flight boots

095FE4 - Luftwaffe officer's flight boots. These officer quality boots feature black suede and leather trim. The straps and buckles are all functional. The soles are maker marked and in excellent condition. The fleece lined insides show little use and are in excellent condition. The heel area is marked size 9. These were made for an officer. $950. More Photos

Luftwaffe airman's flight boots

095FE5 - Luftwaffe airman's flight boots. These boots show honest period wear and feature an RZM tag. It appears these were made in 1945. The gray suede areas above the black leather lower boot show fading and wear. The interior also reflects period wear to the fleece lining. The boots are approximately size 9. $750. More Photos

Luftwaffe airman's flight boots

095FE6 - Luftwaffe airman's flight boots. These boots show honest period wear and are unmarked. The gray suede areas above the black leather lower boot show fading and wear. The interior also reflects period wear to the fleece lining. The boots are approximately size 9. $700. More Photos

Army Gebirgjager (mountain troop) boots

095FE7 - Army Gebirgjager (mountain troop) boots. These very rare boots feature brown leather uppers that show age and wear darkening. The soles are constructed with cleats that lend strength and support for vigorous mountain use. There is a strip of cloth around the top edge of each boot that was intended to give protection and prevent rubbing to the heel area. The boots are marked size 7 internally and on the bottoms of the soles. $850. More Photos

German officer's boots

095FE8 - German officer's boots. This pair of officer's boots features high quality leather that has a great age patina. The soles and heels look to be period resoled. The heel shows the Continental trademark. The size is about 8. $325. More Photos

German officer or NCO cavalry boots

095FE9 - German officer or NCO cavalry boots. These boots feature the extra lip of leather at the heel that were used for the support and attachment of spurs. These heavy leather boots show honest period wear. One of the internal pull-up straps is missing. The soles have cleats that offered protection in the toe and heel areas. $325. More Photos

Army M1938 gasmask

095FE1 - Army M1938 gasmask. This gasmask was the model most frequently issued to panzer vehicles and worn by crew members. The mask features a brown cloth hose-tube. The size was stamped between the two lenses. The mask came in three sizes. The medium size "2" is stamped. The breathing attachment piece is painted field gray green. The interior is lined with suede and has an adjustable chin strap. The crown is fitted with elastized belts. The breathing hose that extends to the filtration canister is complete with its metallic fittings. $500. More Photos

Fallschirmjager jump gloves

095FE3 - Fallschirmjager jump gloves. This pair of high quality brown leather jump gloves is identical to those pictured in the Robert Kurtz book, "The German Fallschirmjager", published by Schiffer Publishing p. 143 - $1200. More Photos

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094FE1 - Army Y straps. Used for suspending equipment while in the field, these straps feature two-toned leather belts with steel "hardware". The buckles, clips, rivets and rings show varying degrees of oxidation. The leather is mostly supple with no breaks. The reverse of one of the two larger belts features the RBN number. All the stitching is intact. $350. More Photos

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094FE2 - Army splinter pattern zeltbahn. This worn "zelt" features the standard design and construction found in these pieces. All the metal dish buttons are present. This zelt was worn and accordingly shows signs with minor tears. There is also a maker stamp indicating Walter Reichert Berlin NW 40. It is dated 1945. $120. More Photos

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092FE7 - PO08 1938 dated Lugar holster. Black leather holster in good condition is well marked by the U.S. Army veteran, Leo Dorr, who brought it back. $200. More Photos

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092FE2 - Army 6x30 field binoculars made by bmj. Complete with neck strap and would look good on a mannequin. $275. More Photos

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092FE1 - Army officer's cavalry spurs. These cavalry spurs would look good with a pair of high riding boots. $165. More Photos

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092FE3 - German officer's boots with spurs . Beautiful black leather in excellent condition with nickel silver plated spurs. These boots are really more of a dress boot judging by the high quality construction and condition. Though they show light wear on the soles, these boots were not made for "field use". The bootmaker's name, "Rieker" is stamped on the inside. Hard to upgrade. $600. More Photos

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092FE4 - German officer's boots. This pair is an excellent example of worn but not abused officer's boots. The leather is in superb condition. Would look great with a uniform on a mannequin. $450. More Photos

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092FE5 - German officer's boots with decorative stitch. Nicely shod and high quality made. Over the instep is a decorative stitch. These appear to be made for riding. A fine looking pair. $400. More Photos

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092FE6 - German NCO's service dress boots with spurs. These boots show normal period use. The toes and heels have had cleats added to extend wear. The spurs show oxidation but are matching in condition with the rest of the boot. $375. More Photos

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091FE1 - Fallschirmjager ammunition bandoleer. This bandoleer, worn over the shoulders of Fallschirmjager personnel, is constructed of Luftwaffe blue cotton. It has two single snap and four double snap ammo pouches on each side. The reverse side features two vertical straps with snaps for securing the bandoleer to the belt. Excellent condition. $650. More Photos

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0811FE1 - SS tornister (backpack). This rare SS item of field equipment features a tan canvas covering trimmed with black leather. The side that rests against the back is covered with horsehair. Along the leather that runs along the upper backside are the RZM numbers and SS stamps. The pack is dated "39" The interior in lined with matching tan canvas and has internal flaps for separating sections within the pack. There is also a factory applied, machine stitched RZM tag identifying the pack as SS. The black leather shoulder straps are complete and in excellent condition having no breaks in the pliable leather. Rare. $1999. More Photos

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089FE6 - 2.2. liter oil can for panzer vehicle dated 1940. This heavy aluminum can features a tag indicating that the contents were for use with panzers. Neat. Also on the tag is the manufacturer's name and location. A separate brass plate announces 2.2L OEL (OIL). It's hard to find any equipment that directly ties into "panzers". Rare. $500. More Photos

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089GFE4 - SS RZM high leather boots named to Hans Mohr of the 1st Battalion/ Germania. These early tall boots feature standard boot construction with adjusting buckled straps at the top. The soles show matching wear and have hobnails along the outer sole. The front has a steel cleat as does each heel. The on the instep of each boot there are two stamped circles that under close examination reveal an RZM stamp and SS runes stamp. The inside of the boots is where they get "historical". Each boot has a bevo SS RZM cloth tag showing age darkening and wear. Inside each boot are two boot straps for pulling. Each of these boot straps has the original owner's name "Hans Mohr" and his unit "I/SS 2" ( 1st Battalion SS Germania). $2850. More Photos

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089GFE1 - Set of 3 Army signals backpacks (Fernsprechtornister). Carried by three man signals teams, these horsehair covered backpacks prominently feature in Arabic numerals the numbers "1" , "2" and "3" on the outward facing side cut into heavy saddle leather. These packs feature heavy canvas sides that fold down revealing the contents on the interior compartment for easy field use. The maker of pack #1 is unidentifiable as the stamp has worn with age. Under the maker's stamp is a waffenamt and the date 1938. The exterior is covered in horsehair with heavy saddle leather belting and fixtures to hold and secure signals equipment. The interior has aluminum compartments for separating the equipment held inside the pack as well as an interior pocket secured by straps. The pack shows normal, light use. The exterior is in very good condition showing mild wear to the leather areas. Pack number "2" is in very good condition externally being covered in brown horsehair. It is maker marked "Wilh. Brand Heidelburg 1937" over a waffenamt stamp. The interior shows damage to three areas of the canvas and one corner of the wood frame. The maker of pack #3 is identified as Gebruder Klinge Dresden and dated 1939 which is stamped on the leather trim along the upper back. The pack is secured with heavy leather straps. The pack has field gray canvas that folds out revealing the several compartments that held cable reels and other radio equipment. The heavy shoulder straps were supplied by two different manufacturers. Klinge for one and the other is stamped Georg A. Lerch Berlin (1939). The interior compartments are segregated by aluminum dividers. $1,350. More Photos

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089GFE2 - SA backpack (tornister). This horsehair covered backpack shows the maker as FRANZ BREHME WALSRODE 1939 stamped along the leather upper back. The pack opens revealing a prominent SA RZM tag. The interior is segregated into compartments secured by leather straps. The shoulder straps are dyed black along the outward facing leather and retain the brown dye on the reverse side. This pack is in excellent condition. $500. More Photos

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089GFE3 - NSKK backpack (tornister). This backpack features gray heavy canvas on the outward facing side trimmed with brown leather with brown leather straps. The reverse side that rests on the back is covered with horsehair. Along the upper back side between the two shoulder straps is a RZM stamp along with the maker's code L3/160/37 The pack opens to reveal gray canvas pockets secured by black dyed leather straps. The pack shows moderate use. There are also stitch lines where there was once an RZM tag. $350. More Photos

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084fe3 - Rifle cleaning kit M34. The kit is comprised of a thin metal case with up and lower hinged lids retained by fastening clips. The case holds a chain, brush, string, cleaning cloth oiler and cleaning devise. One of the exterior lids is stamped arr 43 and the inside of the lid is waffenamt marked and coded WaA57. The exterior of the case shows one area of oxidation near the area of the hinge. $40. More Photos

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