‘STATE SERVICE’ ARMBAND.

One of the most striking armbands, along with the ‘Recruiting’ one. Just an imposing out stretched black eagle and swastika on a yellow background. These are always black cotton woven into the fabric. Sometimes, like this one, there will be an official ink stamp showing where they have come from or area they are used in. This one says “. “
In near mint condition.  read more

Code: 11262

DEUTCHE WEHRMACHT ARMBAND.

A very good example of this type of armband, used to designate you were working for the Germany army in some form or another. Can be worn by civilians as well as other organisations, the Railway for instance. I’ve included a great period photo in the description, of a Reichsbahn Officer wearing one of these. Always a bright yellow band with Deutche Wehrmacht either printed or in BEVO woven blac...  read more

Code: 11261

SA Wehrmannschaft Armband Commonly misrepresented as a SA Sports armband.

A near mint example complete with the original blue paper RZM label. These armbands feature the SA sports badge in a cloth design in the front, so have always been identified as a SA Sports armband. This is not the case and we’re actually worn by the SA Wehrmannschaft. The SA-Wehrmannschaft was the military training defense group of the SA it was formed in 1939. The purpose of this organisation...  read more

Code: 11260

KRIEGSMARINE ‘DONALD DUCK’ CAP TALLY - COMPLETE.

Worn on the Third Reich naval rating sailers cap, commonly known as a Donald Duck cap. This is the FULL LENGTH’ black satin ribbon worn around the rim. Unusual to find a complete, un-cut one, as these are usually shortened to fit on displays. Beautifully woven KRIEGSMARINE lettering in gold wire. Mint condition.  read more

Code: 11259

NSDAP PARTY ARMBAND IN COTTON.

Probably a summer issue armband for use on a shirt. Red cotton background with machine stocked white circle with integral ‘bevo’ woven black swastika in the center.  read more

Code: 11256

AFRIKA KORPS CUFF TITLE.

An unissued full length cuff title worn on the right sleeve of the tunic. Multi coloured tan/green with bullion lettering. Mint condition.  read more

Code: 11255

ORIGINAL LUFTWAFFE FLIGHT BOMBER BAR In SILVER.

Again from a recent collection purchase. This is a WW2 Luftwaffe bomber flight clasp. Complete with original pin and hook and with makers name cast into the back. F & B.L. This is a silver version for 60 flights, although much of the original silver wash has come off, enough remains on the reverse to identify it as such. On original clasps, the small winged bomb in the Center is magnetic and fi...  read more

Code: 11254

ORIGINAL THIRD REICH CLOSE COMBAT CLASP

Part of a large collection purchased last week. This is an original WW2 German Close Combat Clasp or Nahkampfspange. This one is probably in bronze, but most of the original finish has come of the surface. Instituted on 25 Nov 1942 and came in 3 grades Bronze, Silver and Gold. The bronze one was for 15 days in consecutive close combat action.
This one is complete, including the backing ...  read more

Code: 11253

THIRD REICH NAVY MINESWEEPER BADGE BY RUDOLF KANETH.

An original Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge.‘Kriegsabzeichen Fur Minensuch'. A very good quality badge in excellent condition. Gilt finish remains on all of the oak leaf surround and eagle. Reverse has the smooth plain silver finish. Hook intact. Brass pin and hinge in perfect working order. Makers initials R K cast into the badge and are just under the hinge. Rudolf Kaneth.  read more

Code: 11252

THIRD REICH DEUTCHE JUNGVOLK DJ BELT BUCKLE.

A difficult buckle to find as these were the ‘junior’ part of the Hitler Youth. A good example of the belt buckle worn by them is nickel plated brass. Has a single DJ rune in the centre. Claw buckle attachment to the rear along with a hook. Unusually this is stamped with a RZM circle and KH13. Not seen that before. Would have been worn on a wide leather belt. Entirely different to the standard ...  read more

Code: 11251