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Militärpaß & Soldbuch
This is a really interesting pair of enlisted man’s militärpaßes from Jäger-Battalion Nr 14 from the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. These units were the German Army’s crack marksmen. Of course, the German army had good shots scattered throughout the various regiments. To be in a Jäger-Battalion, however, one had to be among the best of the best. Three such units were formed in the Prussian Army during 1744. By the time the Napoleonic Wars began, the number of these battalions had greatly increased. A total of fifteen Jäger-Battalions was in the German Army. All were Prussian except for two from Saxony, one from Schaumburg-Lippe, and one from Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Jäger-Battalion Nr 14 was formed in 1821. It was based in Colmar i. E. and assigned to the XV. Armeekorps. The man to whom these belonged was named Fritz Hacker. He was born 31 August 1891. He joined the Battalion in October 1911, at the age of twenty. He served in Kompagnie Nr 2. He completed his two-years’ compulsory service in September 1913. He was recalled to the army in 1914. I see evidence of service from 1914 through 1916. This information is included in the first militärpaß. The second militärpaß is quite interesting, and shows more of his service in Jäger-Battalion Nr 14 during WW I. It reveals he was awarded the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and the War Service Cross 2nd Class from Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He was also awarded a wound badge in October 1918, barely a month before the war’s end. Many notations in the militärpaß reflect on his service and battles during WW I. He remained in the army after WW I, serving in the Reichswehr until at least 1920. Both passes are fascinating and detailed. $150.00
10-673 PAIR OF ENLISTED MAN MILITÄRPAßES - JÄGER-BATTALION Nr 14 - MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN.
This is a militärpaß for Karl Alfred Willig. He was born in 1885. He first joined the army in 1907. He was assigned to 3. Posensches Infantrie-Regiment Nr 58. The regiment was raised in 1860. Battalions Nr 1 and Nr 2 were assigned to Glogau, while Battalion Nr 3 was based in Fraustadt. The regiment was assigned to the V. ArmeeKorps. He also saw action with Infantrie-Regiment Nr 19. Many entries are included, especially when he was called back to service during WW I. $40.00
10-684 MILITÄRPAß - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 58.
This is an interesting grouping of items from Jäger-Battalion von Neumann (1. Schlesisches) Nr 5. The grouping has four key components. [The soldier’s name is Assmann. He was in the battalion’s 4th Kompagnie].
10-665 MINI DOCUMENT GROUPING - JÄGER-BATTALION Nr 5 - PRUSSIA.
*Schäkungsbuch. This book covers Assmann during the summer of 1897.
*Schieß-Buch. The shooting book was an important part of a Jäger’s records, since Jägers were among the German Army’s best marksmen. The book shows his marksmanship, as well as the theory of marksmanship.
*A book showing his membership in a Jäger veteran’s organization.
*Liederbuch. This is a song book that was prepared especially for Jäger-Battalion Nr 5.
All of these items are housed in a special folder, with Assmann’s name on it. $195.00
12-346 MILITÄRPAß AND WEHRPAß TO A SOLDIER WHO SERVED IN W.W. I AND WWII. This is a matched pair of service books for a soldier who served in both WW I and WW II. The mans last name was Roy. He was born in 1899. He served as a mechanic in several Flieger Abteilungs during the war. He was released from service in 1919. His WW II Wehrpaß has his photo. It shows service both before and during WW II. $250.00 .
14-66 AVIATION MILITÄRPAß. An attractively conditioned militärpaß to a soldier who was assigned to Kampfgeschwader 7 O.H.L. Staffel 38. August Eisenberg was born in 1896, and he entered the army in May 1916. He was first posted to Flieger-Ersatz Abteilung Nr 3 in Gotha in July 1916 (this unit stamp and signature of the commander is present). The unit stamp for Staffel 38 and the signature of the Staffelführer, a Hauptmann, is also present. Two other later units are indicated by stamp and they are Flieger Abteilung Nr 10 in Böblingen-Stuttgart in 1917 and Königl. Preuss Rüst-Abteilung fur Flieger-Waffen. The last entry that I can detect is August 1918. A very well marked militärpaß to a soldier who spent his entire career in aviation units. $225.00
14-109 SOLDBUCH AND MILITARPAß TO AN AVIATION SOLDIER. This Soldbuch and militärpaß belonged to the same soldier. His last name is Wossner. As we look through his militärpaß, we see that he was born in 1896 and that he was a native of Württemberg. We can tell that he passed through the 3rd Recruit Depot with Infantry Regiment Nr 125 in October 1915. He was immediately reassigned to Flieger-Ersatz-Abteilung Nr 10 near Stuttgart. Entries continue from his November reassignment through December 1916 with him attached to Flugpark 5 (a training depot and point of distribution of aviation personnel to front line squadrons.). We then see notations for Flieger-Abteilung (A) Nr 211 which is dated 21 November 1918 so he obviously survived the war. There are also unit stampings for FA 201 and 210 from the period of 1917-1918. In his Soldbuch we see entries for FA 202, 207, and210 along with his service in these units. A well traveled ground crewman by any means. It is unusual to be able to offer both the militärpaß and the Soldbuch together. $150.00
13-600 MILITÄRPAß - IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY. This is an enlisted man’s militärpaß from the Navy. The man’s name was Emil Kurt Böttcher. He was born on 19 November 1890. He entered the Navy on 2 November 1910. He was mustered in and served in 5. Kompagnie IV. Matrosen Artillerie Abteilung. It appears that he completed his compulsory service in 1913. He was, however, recalled into the Navy. Many entries appear in the book that show service through all of WW I. It appears that he was mustered out of the Navy in late November 1918. Navy militärpaßes are far scarcer than army ones, because far fewer men served in the Navy. This book is in excellent condition. It can be a source of excellent research. $75.00
16-50 MILITÄRPAß. This is a fairly common militärpaß to a man by the name of Josef Baldauf, who was born in 1876. He first entered the Army in 1898 as a member of Infantry Regiment Nr 65. He served two years active duty and was placed in the reserves. He was called up in 1914 and served in a number of units during the war, including Flieger-Abteilung Nr 7. He survived the war and was mustered out in 1919. He had a fairly undistinguished career and won no decorations during the war. One page in the book is loose but there is a great deal to read on this older soldier who was called back to serve his country. $75.00
This is one of the earliest militärpaßes that I have encountered. It is for a man who was born in 1851. When he joined the army, he was assigned to 2. Hannoversches Infantrie-Regiment Nr 77. It was a former Hanoverian regiment that came under Prussian command when the Kingdom of Hannover was assimilated into Prussia in 1866. The regiment was garrisoned at Celle, where it was raised in 1813. Members of this regiment proudly wore a bandeau showing that they had fought at Waterloo. The regiment was a part of the X. Armeekorps. The Militärpaß’s front cover advises that the holder is a part of the X. Armeekorps. It shows his active and reserve service. As this book is 130+ years-old, it is more delicate than most WW I-era militärpaßes. Some of the pages are loose, but the document is complete. $65.00
10-609 MILITÄRPAß - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 77.
This is an interesting militärpaß from a MG Kompagnie. The militärpaß’s owner was born in 1894. He entered the army in October 1914. It features unit stamping, as well as special mention of his qualification with the MG 08. $75.00
10-663 MILITÄRPAß - MG KOMPAGNIE.
This is a militärpaß from 1. Ober-Elsässisches Infantrie-Regiment Nr 167. The regiment was formed in 1897. It was garrisoned at Bitsch, where it was attached to the XXI. Armeekorps. As best as I can tell, the man’s name is Schlitzberger. He was born in 1883. He mustered into the regiment in 1907, and served in Kompagnie Nr 8. He saw service in a number of units during WW I. Many unit stamps appear throughout the militärpaß. $50.00
10-677 MILITÄRPAß - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 167.
$50.00
10-613 MILITÄRPAß - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 181 - PRUSSIA. This is a fascinating militärpaß for a man assigned to Königl Sachs. 15. Infantrie-Regiment Nr 181. Battalions Nr 1 and Nr 2 were garrisoned at Chemnitz, and Battalion Nr 3 was based at Glauchau. The regiment was raised in 1887 and assigned to the XIX. Armeekorps. It was the next-to-the-last of the old-line, prewar regiments established before the beginning of WW I. Only Infantrie-Regiment Nr 182 (also a Saxon Regiment) was newer when it was established in 1912.
The man to whom this militärpaß belonged to was Albert Harzendorff, born in May of 1896. He joined Ersatz Battalion Nr 2: 2. Ersatz-Kompagnie in October 1915. His assignment to an ersatz battalion and kompagnie shows that his regiment had taken significant casualties little more than a year into the war. He was later assigned to Reserve- Infantrie-Regiment Nr 106. Pasted in one of the book’s pages are the various areas to which his regiment was assigned and the battles in which it fought. Harzendorff fought on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. He also fought at Verdun, Soissons and the Somme. Young Albert survived the war.
10-614 MILITÄRPAß AND SOLDBUCH - TO A SINGLE SOLDIER. This is an interesting two-document-set to a single soldier. The militärpaß comes with its matching cover. The soldier, named Rupermann, was born in 1881. He served in the 4. Magdeburgischen Infantrie-Regiment Nr 67,11th Kompagnie, from 1903 to 1905. After his initial two-year service, he returned in 1910 to Infantrie-Regiment Nr 173, which was also a Prussian regiment. He also served in a variety of regiments during the Great War. His large, extensive militärpaß slides handily into its protective cover. Also included is his Soldbuch, beginning in 1914 when he was recalled for the war effort. Inside its cover is a listing of the action he saw from 1914 through 1915. $95.00
13-118 NAVY LAND PLANE MILITÄRPAß. The Navy Land Plane Jastas of the Naval Air Service were relatively small and quite elite compared to the Navy Sea Plane arm. These squadrons, which flew in Flanders alongside Army Jastas, produced some of the best fighter pilots of the war. These men were often among those with the highest scores of planes shot down. This Militärpaß was to an enlisted man who served in one of these jastas, most likely as a ground crewman. This man first entered the Navy in June 1917 and was initially assigned to II. Matrosen Division. He survived the war and there are entries as late as 1920 in the Militärpaß. Very difficult to find Militärpaß. $575.00
This is a militärpaß for a man in Königin Elisabeth Garde-Grenadier-Regiment Nr 3. This very elite regiment was raised in 1860 and garrisoned at Charlottenburg. This was where the central Prussian palace and home of Kaiser Wilhelm II were located. As a Garde Regiment, it was assigned to the Garde-Korps. The name of the soldier was Podszun. He was born in 1886. He joined the regiment in 1914. The book shows several interesting entries and bears the rubber stamp of the regiment. $50.00
10-597 ENLISTED MAN’S MILITÄRPAß - GARDE-GRENADIER-REGIMENT Nr 3.
10-571 DOCUMENT HOLDER AND MILITÄRPAß FOR INFANTRY-REGIMENT Nr 87. This is a fine pairing of a militärpaß and military document holder case for 1. Nassauischen Infantry-Regiment Nr 87. Nassau was an independent state that was absorbed by Prussia during the unification period of the 1850's and 1860's. This small state fielded two infantry regiments which were, of course, absorbed by Prussia. Both of the Nassau regiments proudly fought at Waterloo with the Prussian Army. They were granted pickelhauben bandeaux commemorating this service by Kaiser Wilhelm II in the late 1890's. The man to whom this militärpaß was issued was born in 1882. He first joined the regiment in 1904 and served in its 7th Kompagnie until 1906. He further served with Infantry-Regiment Nr 87 in 1911-12. He was then recalled into the army during WW I, where he served in a Landsturm Infantry-Battalion. It appears that he survived the war. The militärpaß has many regimental and battalion unit stamps in it. Along with this document is a blue holder bearing the name of his initial regiment. I am always happy when I can find documents and holders to the same unit. This was a well-known and proud regiment of the Prussian Army. $75.00.
10-567 MILITÄRPAß TO A SOLDIER SERVING IN INFANTRY-REGIMENT Nr 145. This is a militärpaß for an enlisted soldier who served in Königs-Infantry-Regiment (6. Lothringisches) Nr 145. This soldier, Georg Oppel, was born in 1875. Thus, in August 1916, he was forty-one years old. He was mustered in at the recruit depot and assigned to I. Ersatz-Battalion. He was later assigned to another infantry regiment and saw limited action in the war. $50.00.
10-568 MILITÄRPAß TO A SOLDIER SERVING IN FÜSILIER-REGIMENT Nr 39. This is a militärpaß for a soldier serving in Niederrheinisches Füsilier-Regiment Nr 39. The regiment was raised in 1818 after the Napoleonic Wars and garrisoned at Düsseldorf. The soldier was named Johan Heinrich Hüsges. He was born in 1883. He performed his military service from 1903-1906. He was called back to the army during WW I. This contains many interesting entries. $50.00.
This is a militärpaß for a man born in 1854. The man served in the German Army during the 1870's, after the Franco-Prussian War. He initially served in Ulanen-Regiment Nr 11, then later served in several Landwehr (Reserve) units until 1889, when he ended his career. This is an interesting militärpaß. The front cover is nearly detached from the book, but remains with it. $70.00
10-670 MILITÄRPAß - 1870'S GERMAN ARMY.
10-642 MILITÄRPAß FOR A
MAN IN INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 49 PRUSSIA.
This is a militärpaß for a man named Fischer. He was born in 1863. He
joined the army in 1886, and was assigned to Infantrie-Regiment Nr 79.
He also saw service in Leib-Grenadier-Regiment Nr 8. I see service
notes through 1890.
$40.00
10-643
ASSORTED DOCUMENTS - MILITÄRPAß - ACTING OFFICER OTTO GRUNEBERG.
This is a mini grouping of documents to a single man spanning a period of more
than thirty years. The man to whom these documents belong is Otto Grundeberg.
Grundeberg was born in 1879. He served in Württemberg Nachrichten Battalion
Nr 13. During WW I, he was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class on 22 March 1915. He achieved the rank of Acting Officer (Offz. Stellv.)
Assorted personal documents are contained in this mini grouping, including
several letters, receipts for items, a membership card for the
Reichskolonialbund from 1937, and a document dated 1906 that shows him as
a member of the postal service. The latter was his profession before WW I. All
of these documents, including his militärpaß, are housed in a folio
that once housed postcards. The folio sports a large Hohenzollern Eagle on its
reverse. This gives us a good glimpse into the life of an Imperial German Army
soldier.
$195.00
10-635 MILITÄRPAß - ADOLF ZICSCNHCRMC.
This is a militärpaß for Adolf Zicscnhcrmc, who was born in 1881. He served
during WW I in 1. Kompagnie Armier-Battalion Nr 66. Pasted into this
militärpaß are the various battles in which he fought, including Reims,
Champagne, Soissons, etc. It is interesting to see that his service in this militärpaß begins in 1915, although surely he had seen earlier service
before WW I. This man survived WW I.
$40.00
10-636 DOUBLE MILITÄRPAß AND SOLDBUCH -
ARMIERUNGS-BATTALION Nr 79.
This is a double militärpaß
(i.e., a militärpaß that has been completely filled out, then replaced
by a later militärpaß) along with a Soldbuch to a soldier named
Dose, who was born 1889. He served in the 4th Kompagnie of Armierungs Battalion Nr 79. While I see many entries for 1915, 1916,
and 1917, I do not see later entries.
$75.00
10-618 MILITÄRPAß TO A MAN SERVING IN INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 65. This is a militärpaß to a man by the name of Baldauf, who was born in March 1876 in Bavaria. He first entered the army in October 1898. He was assigned to 5. Rheinisches Infantrie-Regiment Nr 65, where he was assigned to Kompagnie Nr 3. He finished his two years of mandatory service in 1910. He served in a number of units all through WW I. He was mustered out of the army after the war’s end in 1918. $50.00
10-634 EARLY MILITÄRPAß - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 71 - FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR - 1870-1871. This is a very early militärpaß for a man who served in the Franco Prussian War of 1870-1871. His surname was Ziesenhenne. He was born in Prussia in 1850. He was a member of 8. Thüringischen Infantrie-Regiment Nr 71. He was decorated for bravery in that war. I see entries in his militärpaß extending into the 20th Century. It is very difficult to find such an early militärpaß. $125.00
10-569 CIVILIAN IDENTIFICATION PAPERS. This is a civilian set of identification papers that were issued by the government of Württemberg to a woman named Linhuber. She was the dependant of a man who served aboard the S. M. S. Prinz Luitpold. This was issued in 1914 for a period of twelve years. Perhaps it granted her specific benefits since she was the dependant of a service man. It is in excellent condition. $20.00.
$40.00
10-698 CIVIL INTERNAL PASSPORT. This is an internal passport for a German citizen that served as identification papers. This is for a person by the name of Morgenstern. It was issued in 1908 and is quite interesting.
10-539 XJW PRUSSIAN ENLISTED MAN'S SOLDBUCH. This is a rather odd soldbuch. This man entered the army in 1916. He was assigned to an Ersatz artillery unit. It actually seems that he may have been assigned to a Flak unit, although I cannot see that he was assigned to an air unit. This would make for an interesting little research project. $75.00 .....
Veteran's Pipes, Patriotic Pipes, Smoking Accessories, etc.
$695.00
10-680 WALRUS TUSK CIGAR CUTTER. This piece is a perfect example of the cigar cutter as objet d’art. It is created from a curved, ivory walrus tusk measuring 9 1/2" in length and 1 1/2" in diameter. Walrus ivory was highly-prized in Germany. Along with elephant ivory, it was used in the fine grips seen on naval officer’s daggers and swords during the Imperial Period. At the top of the tusk a fine mechanism has been affixed. A fine silver, or German-silver band has been engraved as a gift from one friend to another, saying "Carl Müller s/l Freund Paul Krebs 5 May 1926." The actual cutting mechanism is on the band. It is a bit stiff, but it operates well. Perhaps a bit more use and oiling with WD 40 will loosen it up a bit. I am going to use this example until one of you claims it. It is a great way to enjoy your cigars as a gentleman did more than eighty years ago!
$375.00
10-681 TWO-POINT STAGHORN CIGAR CUTTER. Not only was cigar smoking a tradition in Germany, so was hunting. Even today, German hunters take their sport very seriously. Hunters took great pride in their accomplishments. Stags’ horns were routinely mounted and displayed on walls. A small number of these horns were used in making high-quality cigar cutters. Our example is a two-point staghorn. It measures about 9 1/4" in length, and 3 3/4" in diameter. Fitted atop the horn is a fine cigar cutter from Solingen. The example operates smoothly. It will give you much enjoyment as you smoke your fine cigars.
$275.00
10-682 ONE-POINT STAGHORN CIGAR CUTTER. Not only was cigar smoking a tradition in Germany, so was hunting. Even today, German hunters take their sport very seriously. Hunters took great pride in their accomplishments. Stags’ horns were routinely mounted and displayed on walls. A small number of these horns were used in making high-quality cigar cutters. Our example is a one-point staghorn. It measures about 8 1/4" in length, and 1 1/2" in diameter. Fitted atop the horn is a fine cigar cutter from Solingen. The example operates smoothly. It will give you much enjoyment as you smoke your fine cigars.
10-497 1870 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS PIPE HEAD. Smoking pipes in Germany was an art form. Some of the fanciest pipes that you can imagine were produced for use by the civilian population, and by veterans who wanted to express their pride in their military service. The pipe head is more commonly seen and is small enough to be a pleasing addition to any collection. This very fine example features an 1870 Iron Cross on a ribbon. There is no metal cap. Down on the stem we see the numbers "30/171," which means it was a part of a limited edition! These pipe heads were made of porcelain. This example is finely done with a gold trim on the top. This item is really in wonderful condition. $295.00
10-562 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS CIGAR HOLDER. This fiber-based patriotic cigar holder measures 5 5/8" x 5 5/8." A large 1914 Iron Cross is embossed in black on the obverse. It is trimmed in leather. A flap on the reverse allows entry to the interior where the cigars would have been stored. This item is MINT. $95.00. . .
10-598 FIELD STATIONERY PORTFOLIO. This is a small folio that measures 4 ½" x 8 1/4," and held a soldier’s stationery. Printed on the front are two 1914 Iron Crosses along with the word Ondo-Feldschreibmappe (Ondo-Field-Portfolio, Ondo probably being the maker). On the reverse is a wonderful crowned Hohenzollern Eagle. Below the eagle is a snap closure that secured the contents. On the inside is a map, with no indication for which year it was intended. It is in excellent condition. It would be a great item for a soldier-display. $40.00
Dogtags
Watches & Watch Fobs
17-360 TRENCH ART WATCH FOB. I always find watch fobs interesting. This is an unusual example that sports two small sections of an artillery shell driving band at the top and bottom. In between there is a section of red, black and white silk ribbon. There is some shredding of this ribbon due to age. Mounted on the ribbon between the two pieces of the driving band is a bullets projectile. The fobs backing is made of leather. $55.00 . .
10-653 INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 26 WATCH FOB. This
is a watch fob for Infantrie-Regiment Fürst Leopold von Anhalt-Dessau (1.
Magdeburgisches) Nr 26. The regiment was raised in 1813, as part of
Prussia’s big troop buildup at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. The regiment
was garrisoned at Magdeburg, and assigned to the IV. Armeekorps. The
watch fob is in the shape of a shoulder strap. It is red and displays the
regiment’s gilt numerals. It also shows a small gilt button on its top. A
connector is at one end for attachment of the watch chain to this. The other
end sports a silver-toned projectile. This is an attractive veteran’s piece.
$65.00
10-662
WATCH FOB.
This is a watch fob made from an
interesting three-Mark coin. The coin is dated 1913 on its obverse, along
with an image of a German Eagle battling a snake. The coin’s reverse shows a
number of soldiers cheering their Kaiser. The coin measures 1 1/4" in
diameter. It is attached to a frame through which a black ribbon runs. It is
in good condition.
$225.00
39-32 XJB WORLD WAR I -
PERIOD WRISTWATCH - OMEGA. This is a
consignment item. This is a WW I -era Omega wristwatch. The wristwatch
was a recent development during WW I. Pocket watches were far more common.
With the more active lives (!) led by military officers, it was vital to have
an accurate timepiece that reflected at the Front, and even in the trenches.
This watch was produced by Omega which was and is a well-known Swiss
firm. The watch was created for the German market. It was absolutely
top-of-the-line for the period. Look into the watch’s interior and you will
actually see German silver hallmarkings, etc. This was a highly accurate and,
for its time, a very expensive watch. It comes with a leather band that could
be worn today, if you so desire.
$1,695.00
Miscellaneous
10-616 CHRISTMAS PIPE AND FRAMED DOCUMENT - KRONPRINZ WILHELM. Early during the Great War, Kronprinz Wilhelm commonly offered a Christmas gift to the soldiers under his command. In the past, we have sold part of this gift. What we offered was a pipe’s head that depicted a colored-likeness of the Kronprinz, wearing his death’s-head Husaren Attila and visor cap. On the back of the pipe was "5. Armee Weihnachten 1914." I have offered perhaps two or three of these pipe heads. Today we are offering the complete pipe, in the long style that German veterans purchased after the war, to display in which regiment they had served. The pipe has two sections. The lower half is where the pipe head is attached. This measures 27" in length. The other piece is some 6 ½" long and attaches to the top, containing the mouthpiece. A problem exists in that an attachment piece (it would have been quite small) is missing. Thus, currently the two primary pieces cannot be mated together. This is still fine for display, as the two pieces can be laid together for this purpose. (If you are enterprising, you may be able to figure a way to make it work)! Even more interesting is the framed certificate, which accompanied the pipe when it was initially given out by the Kronprinz. This certificate comes in a period wooden frame. The frame measures 13 ½" x 7 ½." The certificate itself measures 11 ½" x 7 ½." The message of the certificate is to the troops spending Christmas in France. He writes that his grandfather, Friedrich Wilhelm (later Kaiser Friedrich III), saluted his brave troops at Christmas while they were also fighting the French. This is a very fine grouping that will display beautifully. $550.00
10-675
SOLDIER’S RING - FÜSILIER-REGIMENT Nr 36 - PRUSSIA.
10-666
STEREOPTICON WITH SEVEN PHOTOGRAPHS.
10-664
ENGLISH POW - TRENCH ART PIN CUSHION.
10-621
POCKET WATCH WITH PATRIOTIC WATCH CHAIN - PRESENTATION CASE.
10-644
XJB IMPERIAL GERMAN-ERA WRISTWATCH.
During the great War, a patriotic program was born where German citizens donated valuable items made mostly of gold to help pay for the war effort. This plan was known as "Gold for Iron" and there numerous items that were given to the people who gave up their gold. Today we offer a very nice watch chain that measures 18" in length. Within the links of the chain there are two medallions. The first refers to the "Gold for Iron" program along with the date 1916. The second medallion shows a Hohenzollern Eagle on both sides. All the connectors are present on this watch chain and you may use it on your pocket watch. $75.00
10-674 WATCH CHAIN - GOLD FOR IRON.
10-671 TRENCH ART - PRUSSIAN ENLISTED MAN’S BELT BUCKLE MATCHSAFE. One of the most popular Imperial Period trench art pieces is a matchsafe made from an enlisted soldier’s belt buckle. They are usually made from a Prussian soldier’s belt buckle. I cannot remember ever seeing a matchsafe made from another state’s buckle. Obviously, Prussia had the largest army. Therefore, the greatest number of available buckles was Prussian. The matchsafe let the owner slip an ordinary box of matches into the safe. It protected them from being crushed. We have two of them, both in very fine condition. They are made from prewar brass and are extremely attractive. If you smoke and are tired of carrying a Bic® lighter, this is a great way to carry a box of matches. Only one remains available. $75.00
This is a map for the 1907 Kaisermanöver. The Kaiser Maneuvers were the German Army’s annual war games and parades. They were presided over by the Kaiser. Most of Germany’s royalty and nobility participated in them in some fashion. Folded up, the map measures 9 1/2" x 6," and when fully unfolded, it measures 37" x 24 1/2." The map is quite detailed. It shows the areas that were used for this occasion. When the map is fully opened, although the map has separated, it is complete. It has separated into three different pieces. $125.0010-608 KAISERMANÖVER MAP - 1907.

10-600 BINOCULARS IN CARRYING CASE.
Today we are offering an excellent pair of binoculars, suitable for an
officer in the field. The optics are clear and crisp. Inside the case’s lid
is the selling firm’s name. The label states proudly, "Specialität [sic]
Militar-Feldstecher von Gebrüder Thiemer Amberg Bayern." The owner’s name,
A. Keller, is on the case’s security strap. The binoculars display no
markings for the power. They are relatively compact. Based on their size,
they were probably used by a field-grade rather than a company-grade
officer, and most likely one from the Bavarian Army.
At one time, the case’s top half had a small compass mounted on it. The
compass has been lost to time. A homemade leash has been fashioned with
clips for securing the binocular case to a garment or piece of gear. The
leash is then attached to the case’s security strap. This is a great pair of
binoculars -- a set you can actually use!
$150.00
10-604 1916 KRIEGS-SOAP IN CONTAINER. We are pleased to bring you yet another unusual patriotic item. It is a bar of Kriegs-soap. I imagine it was used at the Front by soldiers taking a quick bath or shave from their helmets, or by the patriotic Germans back home. The bar measures 1 1/2" x 2 1/2." It is unused, as the imprint of the manufacturer, "Kriegs-Seife 1916 F. Wolff & Sohn," is still extant. The soap bar rests in a plastic box half that I do not believe is original to the soap. This is an interesting and unusual item. $75.00
10-602 FIELD SHAVING MIRROR. This is a circular mirror that might well have been used by a soldier shaving at the front. The mirror is 3 1/4" in diameter. It is colorful, with patriotic sayings. It is a fine item for a soldier’s display. $90.00
10-532 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FOR AN ARTILLERY REGIMENT. This brass plate would have been attached to the front of a cartridge box of a man assigned to an artillery regiment. This would date from about 1890-1910. The detail and quality of this is quite high. $195.00.
10-509 PEN KNIFE MADE FROM A DEACTIVATED BULLET. This is one of the most unusual items of "Trench Art" I have found. It is a bullet, complete with shell casing and lead round. First, the bullet has been activated. Second, the lead portion of the bullet has been highly modified. The side of the copper shell casing has also been modified. A notch has been cut in and a lever has been installed in the shell casing. A small blade similar to that of a pocket knife also has been installed in the casing. When the lever is moved from the locked to the unlocked position in the shell casing, the blade pops up out of the bullet, producing a perfectly serviceable pen knife. The first time you activate the slide, it startles you. It is almost like using a switch blade! $95.00.
10-619 SMALL PERSONAL DIARY - WW I. This is a small personal diary from the WW I Era. Only a few of its pages have been used, most of it is empty. The book measures 6" x 5 1/4." It features a 1914 Iron Cross in its corner. It appears that the entries are about a family’s genealogy going back to 1794. The book is in very fine condition. It would be excellent for display purposes. $95.00
10-554 PATRIOTIC BANK NOTE HOLDER. This is a terrific patriotic bank note holder. It measures 5 7/8" x 4." Embossed on the outer cover are an Iron Cross and the dates 1914 and 1915. The name of a womans group in Harz that distributed these pieces to interested people is also included. These could have been used either as gifts for soldiers, or as support for war aide or soldiers aide. Inside are two places where one could secure bank notes, papers, or photos. The womans group distributing the holder has its name displayed again on the inside. This is a lovely patriotic piece that can be used daily, or as part of a display. $75.00. . .
The Ludendorff Spende was an organization that raised money from veterans to support the works of General Erich von Ludendorff. Ludendorff was Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg’s primary aide during WW I. He is often given credit for planning many of the great battles that von Hindenburg won. This receipt is for ten marks. It bears a reproduction of von Ludendorff’s signature. The recipient’s name is on the reverse, with the signature of the regiment that the man was in. It has a unit stamp for Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr 16 and for an Ersatz-Battalion within the regiment. $30.00
10-656 DONATION RECEIPT - LUDENDORFF SPENDE.
The Ludendorff Spende was an organization that raised money from veterans to support the works of General Erich von Ludendorff. Ludendorff was Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg’s primary aide during WW I. He is often given credit for planning many of the great battles that von Hindenburg won. This receipt is for twelve marks. It bears a reproduction of von Ludendorff’s signature. The recipient’s name is on the reverse, with the signature of the regiment that the man was in. This man was a member of a Minenwerfer-Abteilung in Infantrie-Regiment Nr 121, a Württemberg regiment. It has a unit stamp for the regiment. $40.00
10-657 DONATION RECEIPT - LUDENDORFF SPENDE.
This is a mini grouping and photograph for an officer who died in 1929. The officer was a retired Major (Major a. D.) by the name of Kurt Walter. I believe he was a member of a Garde-Grenadier-Regiment or Garde-Füßilier-Regiment. He was awarded the Knight’s Cross with Swords of the Hohenzollern House Order, along with the 1914 Iron Crosses 1st and 2nd Class. He was also awarded the Military Merit Cross 3rd Class from Austria. The large-format photograph measures 4 1/4" x 6 1/2." It shows troops in the field, with four young officers in the foreground. I believe that Walter is the second officer on the right, the one with a canvas cover over his pickelhaube. He died on 2 April 1929 in Göttingen. $65.00
10-658 OFFICER PHOTOGRAPH AND DEATH NOTICES.
10-659 SOLDIER DEATH NOTICE. This is a death notice for a veteran of WW I by the name of Georg Möller. He died on 4 September 1922. An Iron Cross is at the top of the death notice. $5.00
10-534 PATRIOTIC WALLET WITH CURRENCY. This is a patriotic wallet that features an Iron Cross and the dates 1914-1915. Inside is a 20 Mark note dated February 1914. A nice item for a collector or re enactor. $75.00
This is a pair of cuff links for a man who served in 9. Westpreußisches Infantrie-Regiment Nr 175. Each of these oversized cufflinks has a recreation of a shoulder strap for an enlisted man serving in this regiment. It is an interesting veteran’s item. $50.00
10-586 PAIR OF CUFF LINKS FOR INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 176.
17-51 COMPLETE SET (1914-1918) OF KARL GÖTZ WEIHNACHTEN (CHRISTMAS) MEDALLIONS. Karl Götz was one of the leading sculptors of the Imperial German period and beyond. He specialized in producing Table Medals and Medallions relating to the Great War and his work is very much prized. I was delighted to be able to acquire a complete set (5 ) of the medallions which Götz released for every year of the war. While there were actually only four Christmas during the Great War he had produced one for 1918 in anticipation of another holiday. Of course as we all know today the war ended in November 1918 a full six weeks before Christmas. These medallions are bronze toned and about 2mm in diameter or about the size of a U.S. Nickel. Each has a different obverse along with the initials "K. G." for Karl Götz. The reverse of each one bears the date, the legend "Christmas In the Field", and a bough of holly with a candle. They are all in excellent condition and represent an example of art of the period that ties in with a patriotic theme. $595.00
10-557 ARMY DRUM HANGER. This is a complete drum hanger for an army snare drum. It has the leather loop which would have attached to the drummers belt. Hanging from that is the hanger itself, which features a crowned eagle. Its talons are actually the attachments from which the drum is hung. The hanger is made of brass. The entire arrangement is in very fine condition. $95.00 . . .
10-555 WALL PLAQUE FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF HUSSAR REGIMENT Nr 19. This is rather interesting wall plaque appears to be for the dissolution of a cavalry regiment. The plaque mentions "Sächsischen Kavallerie 3. Gchw. Reiter-Regiment Dresden," which was formally known as Husaren-Regiment Nr 19. The plaque, which measures 8 1/4" x 5 ½," is made of wood. In addition to a metal marker (dated 14 May 1935), a replica 1914 Iron Cross and a horseshoe are fastened to the plaque. The horseshoe makes perfect sense when thinking of a cavalry regiment. Also, as in the USA, a horseshoe is a good luck charm for Germans. It is a lovely cavalry item to display on your wall, already complete with its own hanger. $175.00 .. .
10-652 RED CROSS WORKER ARMBAND - HANNOVER. This is a Red Cross Worker’s armband. The armband measures 16" x 4 3/4." It is unissued, but has some water staining all across it. Two stamps on the arm band depict a Hohenzollern Eagle and mention the Red Cross in Hannover. In the armband’s center is a large red cross, measuring 4 3/4" x 4 3/4." $225.00
10-578 RED CROSS ARM BAND. This is a cotton arm band that was worn by men who served in Red Cross units. The basic arm band is white and has a large red cross in the center. It is 14 ½" long. Around the red cross we see in black "Deutsches Rotes Kruez." It is in excellent condition. It would look good on a tunic or displayed on its own. $150.00
10-667 CHANGE PURSE - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 136. This is an interesting change purse from 4. Lothringisches Infantrie-Regiment Nr 136. This was a Prussian regiment that was raised in 1887. It was garrisoned in Straßburg i.E., where it was assigned to the XV. Armeekorps. The leather change purse measures 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 3/4." The front of it displays NCO’s kokarden, the man’s initials ("AN"), and the regiment’s number. Once the latch is swung away, the purse is opened. It has three small compartments where change, paper money, or other items could be stored. It is an attractive personality item that can be added to a display of other items, or shown on its own. $95.00
This is an album measuring 5 3/4" x 9 1/2." It contains fifteen different types and denominations of currency from the Imperial and Weimar Periods. The notes date from 1914 to 1917 during the Imperial Period, and 1919 to 1923 during the Weimar Period. The Imperial notes range from one to five Marks, while the Weimar notes range from ten to five million Marks. While five million Mark-notes seem like a lot, when inflation increased the Germans were printing notes in the BILLIONS! [We also direct you to our FIELDGEAR MERCHANDISE PAGE, (click here to see) where we offer other currency denominations that you can add to this album]. This is a fine piece of history. $135.00
10-668 CURRENCY ALBUM - IMPERIAL GERMAN AND WEIMAR REPUBLIC PERIODS.
10-591 1000 MARK NOTES. I am happy to announce we have a fresh supply of Imperial 1,000 Mark notes available once again. This was the largest denomination of currency offered during the Imperial Period. I would like to point out that GOLD coins were offered in 10 and 20 Mark denominations. This gives you a sense of how much money was involved. These are from the series of 1910 and are oversized. All are in excellent condition and show little use. We can offer a discount on these if they purchased in quantity. $15.00
10-531 THREE ASSORTED 100 MARK NOTES. This is a assortment of three Bavarian bank notes. $30.00
This is a twenty-mark banknote. It is from the series of April 1910. It has seen extensive use. $7.00
10-592 TWENTY-MARK BANKNOTE.
This is a one-hundred-mark banknote. It is from the series of February 1908. It uses a combination of black and blue ink. The obverse features a beautiful Hohenzollern Eagle. The reverse displays two maidens flanking Germania. This note, while used, is in very good condition. $12.00
10-596 ONE-HUNDRED-MARK BANKNOTE.
This is a two-mark note from the Weimar Republic Period. The note measures 2 1/2" x 4." It is dated 1926 and was issued in Berlin. $5.00
10-683 TWO-MARK-NOTE - WEIMAR REPUBLIC.
Official Governmental Document Stamps From the Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe
Buy any three or more of these stamps and receive a 40% discount!!
10-624 OFFICIAL STAMP - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE - DIENST SR.
HOCHFÜRSTL. DURCHL. V. REIGIERENDEN FÜRSTEN z. SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This
stamp is circular and measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is light blue, with
Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says
"Dienst Sr. Hochfürst. Durchl. V. Reigierenden Fürsten z. Schaumburg-Lippe." $10.00
10-625 OFFICIAL STAMP - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE - ADJUTANTUR St
DURCHL. D. FÜRSTEN. Z. SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular
and measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is light red, with Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown
and Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says "Dienst Sr. Hochfürst. Durchl.
V. Reigierenden Fürsten z. Schaumburg-Lippe."
$10.00
10-626 OFFICIAL STAMP - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE -
Reigierenden St
DURCHL. D. FÜRSTEN. Z. SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular and
measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is light blue, with Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and
Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says "Dienst Sr. Hochfürstl. Durchl. V.
Reigierenden Fürsten z. Schaumburg-Lippe."
$10.00
10-627 OFFICIAL STAMP - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE - KAMMERHERR
IHR. HOHEIT DER FÜRSTEN. ZU SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular
and measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is light blue, with Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown
and Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says "Kammerherr Ihr. Hoheit Der
Fürsten Zu Schaumburg-Lippe."
$10.00
10-628 OFFICIAL STAMP - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE - I.H.D.D.
FÜRSTEN MUTTER Z. SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular and
measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is black, with Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and
Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says "I.H.D.D. Fürsten Mutter z.
Schaumburg-Lippe." $10.00
10-637
OFFICIAL STAMP - FÜRSTL SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE STAATSANWALTSCHAFT -
SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular and measures 11/2"
in diameter. It is blue and sports Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and Coat-of-Arms.
The interior of the stamp says "Fürstl. Schaumburg-Lippe Staatsanwaltschaft."
$10.00
10-638
OFFICIAL STAMP - FÜRSTLICH SCHAUMBURG-LIPPISCHE HOFKASSE -
SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular and measures 11/2"
in diameter. It is light-brown and sports Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and
Coat-of-Arms. The interior of the stamp says "Fürstlich Schaumburg-Lippische
Hofkasse."
$10.00
10-639
OFFICIAL STAMP - FÜRSTLICH SCHAUMBURG-LIPPISCHE LANDESKASSE -
SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular and measures 11/2"
in diameter. It is red and sports Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and Coat-of-Arms.
The interior of the stamp says "Fürstlich Schaumburg-Lippische Landeskasse."
$10.00

10-641 OFFICIAL STAMP - FÜRSTLICH LIPP. REGIERUNG -
SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE.
10-629
OFFICIAL STAMP - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE - DIENST IHR HOHEIT DER FÜRSTEN ZU -
SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular and
measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is black and sports
Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and Coat-of-Arms. The interior of the stamp says
"Dienst Ihr Hoheit der Fürsten Zu Schaumburg-Lippe."
$10.00
10-685 OFFICIAL STAMP - CENTRAL VERWALTUNG IN VERÖCZE -
SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular.
It measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is dark blue, with Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown
and Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says "Central Verwaltung in Veröcze
Fürstlich Schaumburg Lippe’sches."
$10.00
10-686 OFFICIAL STAMP - CENTRAL VERWALTUNG IN VERÖCZE -
SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular.
It measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is dark red, with Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown
and Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says "Central Verwaltung in Veröcze
Fürstlich Schaumburg Lippe’sches."
$10.00
10-687 OFFICIAL STAMP - CENTRAL VERWALTUNG IN VERÖCZE -
SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular.
It measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is blue, with Schaumburg-Lippe's Crown and
Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says "Central Verwaltung in Veröcze
Fürstlich Schaumburg Lippe’sches."
$10.00
10-688 OFFICIAL STAMP - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE - DES KREISES BÜCKENBURG
LANDRATH. This stamp is circular. It
measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is red, with Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and
Coat-of-Arms. It has a slight tear at the top. The stamp’s interior says
"Schaumburg-Lippe Des Kreises Bückenburg Landrath."
$6.00
10-689 OFFICIAL STAMP - CENTRAL VERWALTUNG IN VERÖCZE -
SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE. This stamp is circular.
It measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is purple, with Schaumburg-Lippe's Crown
and Coat-of-Arms. It has a slight tear. The stamp’s interior says "Central
Verwaltung in Veröcze Fürstlich Schaumburg Lippe’sches."
$6.00
10-690 OFFICIAL STAMP - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE - LANDSRATHSAMT BÜCKENBURG
ARENSBURG. This stamp is circular. It
measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is brown, with Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and
Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says "Schaumburg-Lippe Landsrathamt
Bückenburg Arensburg."
$10.00
10-691 OFFICIAL STAMP - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE - AMTSGERICHT BÜCKENBURG.
This stamp is circular. It measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is light brown,
with Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says
"Schaumburg-Lippe Amtsgericht Bückenburg.
$10.00
10-692 OFFICIAL STAMP - AMT BÜCKENBURG - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE.
This stamp is circular. It measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is blue, with
Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says "Amt
Bückenburg Schaumburg-Lippe."
$10.00
10-693 OFFICIAL STAMP - AMT BÜCKENBURG - SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE.
This stamp is circular. It measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is red, with
Schaumburg-Lippe’s Crown and Coat-of-Arms. The stamp’s interior says &qu