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German Original Militaria
All items on this page are guaranteed original.
They may be returned at anytime if you feel they are otherwise.
Last Updated:
April 1, 2009
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MG34/42 Ammo Cans
Postwar Yugoslavian military ammo cans. These are designed to hold 250 rds. of 8mm MG ammunition. (I put them on the original page for lack of a better place so don't have a cow.) These are 98% identical to WWII German- the only difference (besides the lack of a waffenamt) is a slight difference in the way the tip of the release latch is formed. These are all in very good to excellent condition, most if not all having the leather pads on the handles. To make them "spot on" WWII, they just need to be repainted panzer gray or dark yellow. Lastly, these all have some cosmoline (storage grease) on them. It can be removed with WD40 or paint thinner and a rag. It helps if you leave them in the sun for awhile first- heat softens the grease.
Each $25.00 or 5/$100 |
About Original EM jackboots
These are WWII enlisted man's boots. All of them have been re-soled at some time in the past. It is not possible to determine what month and year that was. Therefore they all lack hobnails and heel irons- a common modification since they are rather noisy and hard on floors.
The size is approximate since only one pair is clearly marked anymore. These are best used for display or a mannequin. NOT for wearing.
These are in good condition but are NOT appropriate for re-enacting or historical living. If you decide to go tromping around in them, they may not hold up very well. We will not accept them for return if you try them out and the sole falls off. Crystal?
As for re-soling them and adding the nails and irons, yes it is feasible. However, the cobbler we used is now out of business and we have no one we can recommend. |
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Original EM Jackboots, #1
Approximately a size 9. There is a faint "1958" inside, but it is not the year. Bundeswehr and NVA boots are very different in cut and pattern. Pullstraps are missing. These still retain the leather half soles but have a rubber cap on the heel.
$195.00 |
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Original EM Jackboots, #2
Approximately a size 7. Dated 1941, made by J. Riddermann. (25 1/2 is the size, 5 is the width and 443 is a batch number.) Overall very good condition. Leather half-sole, toe iron and wood pegs still present.
$225.00 |
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Original EM Jackboots, #3
Approximately a size 9. A little stiff, but oiling will help. Rubber half sole and heel. Markings no longer legible. Pullstraps intact. 15" shaft, classic M39 pattern boots.
$180.00 |
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Waffen SS Anorak
Original, second pattern, field gray, fur-lined Waffen SS Anorak.
These are the coats issued to SS troops in Russia during the winter
of 1942-43, best known from the photos of LAH, Das Reich and Totenkopf
troops fighting in Kharkov. They are also seen, albeit in smaller
numbers during the winters of 1944 and 1945. This is the later
pattern coat which unbuttons all the way down. (The first pattern
was a pullover design). The fur ultimately proved too hot, and
the troops complained of overheating during combat.
This jacket is in very good condition. The only flaws are a dark
green paint stain on the back and some of the fur lining pulled
away from the binding at the bottom of the liner. Otherwise the
coat shows only minor use, no major repairs or staining. The fur
is typical, a mix of goat and rabbit or perhaps cat(?). The only
marking is a number "2" denoting the size on the upper
placket. This is correct and typical. These are usually labor
camp manufactured items, and every one I have examined were devoid
of "SS" or manufacturer marks.
The color is excellent, all buttons are present and even the buttons
on the ends of the hood drawstring are still there. There are
2-3 different shades of material used on the parka, as is normal
with SS made uniforms.
I will not guess at the size other than "medium". About
a 40R. If you're fat or buff, it won't fit. The skin of the fur
lining is fragile and wear during an event would likely lead to
extensive damage. Again, it would not be a good idea to wear this
thing.
No, it doesn't smell like dead animals. Someone is bound to ask,
so there's your answer.
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German Officer Clothing Bags
Original cloth case for uniforms. Whether these were strictly officer
and NCO issue items, or private purchase, we don't know. These are
original, German WWII bags. Many have been reissued and have what
appear to be some Czech or Norwegian unit stamps, usually on the
inside of the flap. All are also RB numbered and absolutely WWII
German. These are often called "Tropical", but I have
yet to ever see one with leather straps, so I suspect that they
were all made with cloth straps.
All have some evidence of use, (names, unit markings, stains and/
or small repairs) but all are 100% serviceable. The colors are excellent.
Many are made form multiple shades of olive canvas and the strap
shade varies from khaki to golden brown. (Much like original bread
bags and rucksacks.)
Grade I: Nearly perfect condition. They may have a torn snap
inside or a soldier's name on the flap, but these are the cleanest
and best condition.
Sold Out
Grade II: Serviceable, most have excellent colors, but they
are likely to have a stain, tears to the inside pockets, repairs
and/ or some yo-yos name on a slip of paper glued to the top.
$85.00 |
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Gefreiter Chevron:
Original
Luftwaffe Private 1st Class stripe. Blue-grey wool with silver
Tresse only.
$20.00 Each |
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Austrian Shovels
Point nosed shovel made for the Austrian Army, and utilized by the
Wehrmacht. I had intended to get the unique single loop cover made
for these, but it just never seems to happen. These are original
period shovels. The ones I examined closely had no discernible dates,
but they are old. If you look closely in original photos, these
are not terribly uncommon. Where to find the covers, I don't know.
$50.00 |
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WWII Klappspaten
Original issue German manufacture folding shovels. These all have
dates and Waffenamts, but they are under a layer of medium green
paint applied by the Norwegian army after the War. Good to very
good condition. Originals were unpainted: the metal parts were blued
and the wood was bare. So far we have found that an hour or so spent
scrubbing with acetone will remove the paint. However, be careful
as the bakelite nut does not like sandpaper, paint stripper or chiseling.
We are not responsible for shovels damaged by customers trying to
remove the paint!
Markings: All are "marked". All appear to have a 3
letter maker code. Some are dated, some are waffenamted, some both,
some one or the other. To help prevent coronaries, we will remove
the paint enough to expose the markings. So far, all that have dated
are are dated '41 or '42. Mostly "agv". No guarantee of
anything other than them being original W.W.II German and serviceable.
People get completely silly over markings...
$100.00 |
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Protractor (Kartenwinkelmesser),
Original
Nice addition to map case. Unissued.
$5.00 |
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