WW1 German MG Gunners Shovel & Carrier With MG Unit Stamps
Rare textbook WW1 German MG gunners shovel complete with its 100% correct brown leather carrying case.
These shovels were made specifically for issue to MG crews their practicality over the larger sized standard issue versions needing no further explanation. With several different design differences to the standard issue the most obvious is the narrower shovel head . This example still h... read more
WW1 German Gas Mask Named 'Busch' Complete With Original Carrying Straps & Schnappdeckel Smoke/Arsenic Filter
One of the best examples of the WW1 German gas mask we have had for a while this the Model 17 with ' spider' reinforcement to eyepieces & also the rare additional 'Schnappdeckel ' smoke /arsenic filter clipped onto the bottom. These were introduced in May 1918 however not many seem to have survived.
Upon the lid of the carrying tin can be seen the remains of unit markings with oil impr... read more
645.00 GBP
WW1 German M17 Stick Grenade 1917 ( Matching Head & Handle )
*** This item is inert /free from explosive ***
A textbook example of the WW1 German M17 stick grenade with matching maker to head & handle of 'CWN' with date 1917.
Complete with integral belt hook to head this retains a very high proportion of its original green factory paint . Just about still visible is the now faint German stencilling translating to ' Before Use, Insert Deton... read more
WW1 German Gummi Mask & Canister with Original Carrying & Short Strap 1916
A scarce time capsule set of the mid war Gummi mask and filter housed in its correct tin with all strapping and card instruction disk .
The mask is still good just some minor stiffness to fabric however no damage . Filter is an S-11-11 example & dated 21/10/16. The canister has excellent green factory paint with no rust whatsoever. The carry tin has much of the factory paint in place an... read more
645.00 GBP
WW1 German Matching Maker & Date Green Enamel Messtin - Matching Silesia 1918
Excellent condition enamel green messtin marked Silesia 1918 to top & bottom . read more
WW1 German Cartridge Pouch - Depot Marked 15th Armee Korps
An early war brown leather single G98 cartridge pouch for rifle chargers.
'BAXV' ( 15th ArmeeKorps ) markings to middle pouch with date that is smudged but I believe to be 1915. ... soldiers initials scribbled to rear , cannot see any further markings .
No damage. read more
WW1 German MG08 Maxim Drag Straps
A scarce pair of drag straps for the WW1 German MG08 Maxim machine gun.
Made from the German ersatz 'nettlecloth' they are complete with their two leather bound feet with drag hooks to each. Maker mark visible to leather ( See images ). read more
1200.00 GBP
WW1 German MG08 Maxim Machine Gun Cover 1918
Rare WW1 German MG08 Maxim machine gun barrel cover in green nettlecloth material. Maker marked & dated to bottom end 1918.
Used to protect the gun from the mud of the trenches these rarely turn up & were a vital part of the Mg Gunners equipment.
Having survived in very good condition with long fastening strap intact it has reinforced area to interior protecting the maxims mecha... read more
WW1 German MG08 Maxim Machine Gun Barrel Carrier With Shrapnel Hits
Rare double barrel carrier for the German MG08 Maxim machine gun with original paint , leather carrying strap & evidence of shrapnel ball hits.
With a good proportion of the dark green paint remaining there are the remains of what appears to be a tactical marking to the centre of its body. One area shows multiple shrapnel ball hits from a shell blast with a couple of other dings evident... read more
WW1 German 'Sappenpanzer' Trench Armour
A rare & totally original complete set of WW1 German trench armour this being the second model coming into service not long after the introduction of the first model in 1916.
An iconic piece of WW1 trench equipment these second types were a slight improvement on the first model allowing better freedom of movement around the armpit area in a firing position. Upon close examination the ar... read more