Military Collectables

WW1 Dutch Artillery NCO’s Kepi

A 1912 / 16 pattern Kepi worn by an NCO or junior officer of the Dutch 6e Regiment Veldartillerie, or 6th Artillery Regiment. This is a Hoog or high model made of black wool with red piping, gold rank cord, bullion cockade and a leather covered peek.
During World War I, the Netherlands remained strictly neutral and did not engage in combat. Instead, it was fully mobilized as part of the ...  read more

Code: 31565

WW1 German Leather Flying Helmet.

WW1 German type flying helmet, sewn in 6 pieces with short neck cover and tell tail leather loop on the top; ear flaps and chin strap all with press studs. Summer type with heavy twill lining, well used with signs of long-time wear and use. A good untouched example.  read more

Code: 31563

WW1 German Iron Cross. Good Maker

A very good quality WW1 issue Iron Cross. Typical silver frame with a magnetic core and large type suspender ring. The ring is marked with the IVI makers mark, which unfortunately remains unknown.
It comes in excellent condition and on its original ribbon.  read more

Code: 31562

Short WW2 Era German Mothers Cross in Bronze.

The requirements to receive a cross was both, parents and children are of German blood, the mother is worthy, and the children are born alive. The bronze cross was awarded for 4 children.
This one is excellent condition with no damage to the enamels or any wear to the surface, a super example on a length of original ribbon.  read more

Code: 31561

WW1 German Mess Tin Unit Marked.

The early wartime 1910 pattern German mess tin, outer tin only. A nice early piece on its own, but this one is unit marked for the 3rd Eskadron (squadron) 15th Uhlan Regiment, the Schleswig-Holsteinisches Ulanen-Regiment. Makers stamp on the back ‘H A Schmidt of Wurzen. In very good condition, signs of use and wear.  read more

Code: 31560

WW1 Gold for Iron Medal.

The Gold for Iron medal was a patriotic commemorative medallion issued by Germany in 1916. It was given to civilians on the home front who donated their gold jewellery and coins to fund the war effort. The writing on the obverse roughly translates to “gave gold for defence, I took iron for honour." This one is in very good condition and comes in a German 800g silver mount. It measures just unde...  read more

Code: 31559

1933 Bronze Youth Sports Shield.

A solid bronze shield given as a 3rd prize at the 1933 Youth Sports Week. The OHFK was one of the most successful sports clubs in Germany especially for producing world-class track and field athletes, many of which competed in the 1936 Olympics. The 1933 event may have been a qualifier for the upcoming Olympics hosted by Germany. It is in excellent condition and measures 1.5 x 2.5 inches.  read more

Code: 31558

6 1930’s German WHW Xmas Decorations.

Traditional Christmas decorations sold to raise money for the Winterhilfswerk or the winter help fund.
Donations were supposedly voluntary, Hitler Youth and Nazi Party members conducted door-to-door and street collections. While donations were supposedly voluntary, Hitler Youth and Nazi Party members conducted door-to-door and street collections. Those who failed to contribute faced sev...  read more

Code: 31557

5 1930’s Winter Help Fund Pins.

5 Winterhilfswerk or winter help fund pins in the shape of early Celtic daggers and swords, each set with a small glass stone. All in very good condition and most have makers numbers on the back with the pin. Longest one measures 2 inches long.  read more

Code: 31556