Military Collectables

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

Pair 1930’s Reichsbahn Train Guard Shoulder Boards.

A nice original used pair of shoulder boards worn by the Train Guards on the German National Railway from around 1935 - 45. Both are in excellent condition and measure 4.5 inches long.  read more

Code: 31555

WW2 German Protection Police Shoulder Board.

WW2 era German shoulder bord for a Sergeant in the 3rd Reich Schutzpolizei, or Protection Police. Green backed with Wire bullion and brown corded top. In very good used condition a couple of old tiny little moth holes to the back. it measures 4.5 inches long.  read more

Code: 31554

WW2 German Police 1st Sergeant’s Shoulder Board.

WW2 era German shoulder bord for a Master or 1st Sergeant in the 3rd Reich Municipal Police. Three stacked layers material topped with silver colour bullion and two silver pips. In very good used condition, measuring 4.5 inches long.  read more

Code: 31553

German May Day Badge 1937

1937 German May Day badge. In good condition but some staining to the base metal. It measures just under 1.5 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 31552

German May Day Badge 1936

1936 German May Day badge with makers detail on the back with pin. In good condition but dirty. It measures just under 1.5 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 31551