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| RLB, Door Plaque (Reichsluftschutzbundes) National Air Raid Protection Union | |
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1GMIS-1. Approximately 3-1/4-inch wide x 4-3/4-inch high, thin stamped metal plaque bearing the RLB, (Reichsluftschutzbundes), logo design depicting highly embossed RLB letters and swastika superimposed on a stylized starburst background; the letter, “L-S,” and “Hauswart,” (Luftschutz House Warden), are embossed below the logo design. The plaque has matte silver painted finish and the recesses of the lettering and swastika are painted Luftschutz dark blue and has a light lacquer protective finish; the outside border has a raised edge to give the plaque strength and each corner has a raised hole for a nail or screw. These plaques were designed to be affixed to a door advising tenants where the “House Air Raid” Warden resided. This example exhibits light signs of age and has a few nicks, scuffs and scratches on the silver painted finish, (nothing at all serious), and has minor light bends, (one on the moderate side, as can be seen in the larger image), along some parts of the border edge; the raised lettering retains, at least, 99% of their original dark blue painted finish. A very nice, large and impressive looking piece of German RLB memorabilia. A recent acquisition as part of a WW2 U.S. Veterans souvenir accumulation. Near excellent. $95.00 SOLD |
| Porcelain Sign, “Abort,” (Toilet). Removed From A German Train During WW2 | |
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1GMIS-1a. Approximately 4-1/8-inch wide x 2-inch wide, thick, convex metal sign with white porcelain background and black porcelain lettering, “Abort,” which translates to, “toilet.” Each corner has a hole for affixing to the appropriate surface. The front of the sign retains approximately 98.9% of its original porcelain finish with some very tiny and insignificant scratches and scuffs from handling, as well as most of the original train soil. The concave backside retains at least 95% of its original porcelain finish and has an ink stamped makers name, that is not completely legible. A recent acquisition as part of a WW2 U.S. Veterans souvenir accumulation. Very Unique. Vg+. $42.00 SOLD |
| Porcelain Sign For Emergency Brake Handle Use, Removed From A German Train During WW2 | |
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1GMIS-1b. Approximately 5-12-inch wide x 3-3/4-inch high, thick, convex metal sign with red porcelain background and white porcelain lettering, “Notbremse Handgriff nur bei Gefhar ziehen! Jeder Missbrauch Wird Bestraft,” which latterly translates to, “Emergency brake handle only with danger pull! Everyone abuses is punished.” Each corner has a hole for affixing to the appropriate surface. The front of the sign retains approximately 99% of its original porcelain finish with some very tiny and insignificant scratches and scuffs from handling, as well as some of the original train soil. The concave backside retains at least 95% of its original porcelain finish and has an ink stamped makers name, “Rhenania.” A recent acquisition as part of a WW2 U.S. Veterans souvenir accumulation. Very Unique. Vg+. $65.00 SOLD |
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The above three items were all acquired by the same U.S. GI. |
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| Combat Belt Tip | |
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1GMIS-2. 1-3/4-inch wide x 1-1/4-inch high stamped steel belt device, with a hooked tongue. This item is sewn onto one end of the leather combat belt and attaches to the loop on the back of the combat, (or any), belt buckle. Maker marked and war dated. If you are restoring or making a belt, you need this piece to be able to use the WW2 German buckle. Original gray green paint with minor spots of surface rust from storage. Unused. Near excellent. Only have a few in this condition. $10.00 |
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| 1GMIS-2a. Same as above except moderate, to some heavy spots of rust from storage. Unissued. Vg-. $7.00 | |
| WW2 German 2 Mark Coin Bearing Hindenburg’s Head on the Obverse and German Eagle & Swastika on the Reverse | |
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1GMIS-3. This 1-inch diameter, 90% silver coin was produced in Nazi Germany from 1936 to 1939 and was in circulation throughout the war. As the war progressed, silver became an important wartime commodity as it was used in the manufacture of precision instruments, electrical applications, photographic film, film paper, photo developing, etc.; Silver was eliminated in German coinage after 1939 and during WW2 the German population horded these coins, which also became a sought after souvenir for U.S. and Allied soldiers. This type German 2 Mark silver coin is fairly common and at least one, or several, can be found in a WW2 U.S war veteran’s souvenir accumulation. The one’s we offer are those that were in circulation and brought back as war souvenirs by U.S. veterans. They are in used condition; Hindenburg’s head, the lettering, dates, as well as, the eagle & swastika can be clearly seen and are not excessively worn; you will receive one, as good, or better than the one shown in the image. A true piece of history. Very limited quantity. Vg. $8.00 Each. Front and back of one coin shown SOLD |
| Early Nazi Germany 5 Mark Coin Bearing Hindenburg’s Head on the Obverse and the German National Eagle, Without Swastika on the Reverse | |
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1GMIS-4. This 1-inch diameter, 90% silver coin was produced in Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1936 and was in circulation throughout the war. As the war progressed, silver became an important wartime commodity, as it was used in the manufacture of precision instruments, electrical applications, photographic film, film paper, photo developing, etc.; Silver was eliminated in German coinage after 1939 and during WW2 the German population horded these coins, which also became a sought after souvenir for U.S. and Allied soldiers. This type German 5 Mark silver coin is fairly common and at least one, or several, can be found in a WW2 U.S war veteran’s souvenir accumulation. The one’s we offer are those that were in circulation and brought back as war souvenirs by U.S. veterans. They are in used condition; Hindenburg’s head, the lettering, dates, as well as, the eagle can be clearly seen and are not excessively worn; you will receive one, as good, or better than the one shown in the image. A true piece of history. Very limited quantity. Vg. $5.00 SOLD |
| German 5m x 7cm Bandage Sealed In Original Package | |
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1GMIS-5. Compressed bandage in paper packet. Outside of packet marked, “6 Mullbinden 5m x 7cm hergestellt: Feb 1940, (other packets marked with different dates), Wehrkreistanitatspark XI Hannover, (other packets marked with different cities), Nur heir offnen.” Each side is stamped “M.B. 5x7.” Excellent for stuffing a first aid kit or displaying with a personal item collection. Very light shelf age. Unused. Excellent. $19.00 SOLD |
| Original, Two Sided, WW2 German Stamped Metal Pioneer, (Engineer), Regimental Standard for WW2 German Elastolin & Lineol Composition Toy Soldier Standard Bearer | |
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1GMIS-6. Approximately 1-5/8-inch wide x
1-5/8-inch high stamped metal regimental flag, on 3-7/8-inch stiff wire
staff. The flag has a black and cream-colored lithographed design on both
sides, exactly depicting a WW2 German Pioneer, (Engineer), Regimental
Standard; the metal is stamped so as to appear, as the flag is feruled and
flying in the wind. The flag is designed to be held by an Elastolin or
Lineol composition toy soldier standard-bearer. The lithographed design
exhibits extremely minor age and insignificant rub marks from being in a
box, stored with other standards for many years, (nothing of a serious
nature). Beautifully constructed and impressive looking. Very
Scarce. Excellent+. $25.00 |
| Efka Cigarette Rolling Paper, 50 Sheets – Green Colored Graphics | |
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1GMS-7. WW2 vintage, German “Efka” cigarette-rolling paper in its original, 2-5/8-inch wide x 1-1/2-inch high, stiff paper package. The exterior of the package has green colored period graphics depicting, camels carrying large boxes marked, “Efka;” the Egyptian Pyramids and the Egyptian Sphinx. German writing translates, “50-sheets; exclusive manufacture, Efka-Werk, Trossingen; finest cigarette paper; unglued; best raw materials; snow-white fire. A great item for a WW2 German soldiers personal item display. Beautiful unused condition. Excellent. $6.00 One Package |
| Efka Cigarette Rolling Paper, 50 Sheets – Green Colored Graphics | |
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1GMS-7a. WW2 vintage, German “Efka” cigarette-rolling paper in its original, 2-3/4-inch wide x 1-inch high, cardboard dispenser. The exterior of the cardboard dispenser has green colored period graphics depicting, camels carrying large boxes marked, “Efka;” the Egyptian Pyramids and the Egyptian Sphinx. German writing indicates, “50-sheets; finest glue; slow burning; snow-white paper. A great item for a WW2 German soldiers personal item display. Very light signs of storage age. Unused. Excellent. $5.00 One Package |
| Efka Cigarette Rolling Paper, 50 Sheets – Full Color Graphics | |
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1GMS-7b. WW2 vintage, German “Efka” cigarette-rolling paper in its original, 2-3/4-inch wide x 1-inch high, cardboard dispenser. The exterior of the cardboard dispenser has colorful period graphics and depicts, camels; the Egyptian pyramids and the Egyptian Sphinx. German writing indicates, “50-sheets; finest glue; slow burning; snow-white paper. A great item for a WW2 German soldiers personal item display. Extremely light and very insignificant signs age. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 One Package |
| Blanket Beater For The German RAD, (Reichsarbeitsdienst), National Labor Service | |
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1GMIS-8. A whip like instrument used to beat dust and vermin from blankets and clothing. Constructed with seven, thick, leather strips, (two of the leather strips are missing), approximately 15-inches long, that are tacked onto a 12-inch long, turned oak handle with a twine cord going through a hole near the end. The handle is stamped, “RAD,” (Reichsarbeitsdienst), it's also stamped with another name and date that is not completely legible, it looks like, “??ehrnger Coburg 193?” The leather is supple except for some delicate dryness, on a few strips, where they attach to the handle. The handle exhibits moderate scratches, nicks, dings and soil consistent with actual use. An interesting but ominous, piece of early German RAD memorabilia. About Vg. $59.00 |
| A Very Unusual WW2 German Ink Bottle | |
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1GMIS-9. A thick, clear, bottle with a black plastic screw-on top. The bottle is actually shaped like a stylized shoe; the front being the main ink reservoir and the heel designed to be filled, by tipping the bottle, allowing the pen to be dipped into just the right amount of ink. The paper label, which is white and olive green in color, bears a Viking-like person for its logo design and is marked “Fullhalter-Tinte,” as well as, other, very tiny ,indecipherable, German words. The label is worn, chipped, scratched and soiled from age and actual use, however; approximately 90% of the original label still remains. The bottle looks dramatically better in person than in the image. A very unique inkbottle. A WW2 veteran’s souvenir, taken from the desk of some German official. Vg. $15.00 |
| Double Edge Razor Blades, Weltfunk Klinge, (World Radio Blades) - In Original Box | |
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| Military Issue Eyeglass Frames For Wearing Prescription Lenses Under The Gas Mask, With Original Manufacturers Tag & Glassine Envelope | |
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| Cardboard Feldpost Box For Sending A Small Package | |
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1GMIS-12. Official German Feldpost cardboard box suitable for packing and sending small items. 5-7/8-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high x 1-inch deep, constructed of wartime cardboard, lid exhibits printed area for “Absender,” (sender), “Feldpost, (Army Post Office), and “Feldpost Nr.” (Army Post Office Number). Top and bottom of box intact, appears to be unused, except for light pencil impression of writing on the first line in the “Feldpost” area, (looks like someone tried to erase the writing). A really unique piece for a WW2 German soldiers personal item display. Light shelf storage age. Unused. Near excellent. $15.00 |
| German Hand Ink Stamp, “Allgemeine Orts Krankenhalle fur den Kreis Helmstedt” - RARE | |
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1GMIS-13. Approximately
1-3/8-inch diameter x 3-1/4-inch high, official, red painted, hard wood,
WW2 German, hand ink stamp. The bottom of the stamp is constructed of
semi-hard rubber that has been precisely carved and incised to depict a
very close variation of the German Red Cross eagle with a swastika on its
chest and a snake entwined in the eagle’s talons; the number “2” is
centered below the snake. The central design is circumscribed with the
following wording, “Allgemeine Orts Krankenhalle fur den Kreis Helmstedt;”
which roughly translates, “General Town Hospital for the District of
Helmstedt.” The top of the handle has a small aluminum disk bearing the
makers information, “H. Duwel, Braunschweig,” and it has a round head
nail extruding from the top front of the handle to quickly locate the
proper position when using the stamp. The wood handle exhibits light to
moderate signs of actual use; the paint is worn to base wood where it
would naturally wear during use; there is minor ink residue on the red
paint. The actual rubber stamp is in excellent condition; the outside
circle of the stamp has two indentations that can be seen in the image,
which do not prove to be much of a problem. The stamp provides a clear and
highly detailed image. Original German hand ink stamps are quite
rare. A unique
piece of WW2 German memorabilia. Vg.
$375.00 SOLD NOTE: Helmstedt is where U.S. checkpoint “Alpha” was located, on the border between East Germany and West Germany, throughout the Cold War and Helmstedt is presently the sister city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. |
| Engraved Steel Hand Stamp For Wax Sealing Official German Documents, “Flieger Horst Kommandantur Furstenfeldbruck” | |
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1GMIS-14. Approximately
1-3/8-inch diameter x 4-1/2-inch high, official, black painted, hard wood,
(looks like oak), WW2 German, hand ink stamp. The bottom of the stamp is a
3/8-inch thick x 1-3/8-inch diameter steel disk, which is machined and
deeply engraved depicting the WW2 German national eagle and swastika in
the center; the eagle and swastika is circumscribed with the following
wording, “Flieger Horst Kommandantur Furstenfeldbruck,” which roughly
translates, “Flyers Refuge, (airbase??), Commandant Furstenfeldbruck;”
(Furstenfeldbruck is an ancient Bavarian town). The front of the stamp
handle has a small aluminum disk bearing the makers information, “Albert
Waltner, Stempelfabrik, Dresden-A; the disk also serves as a guide to
quickly locate the proper position when using the stamp; there is also a
six-pointed star, on the top of the steel disk, that indicates the proper
position of the stamp, as well. The design of the stamp is unusual, in as
much as, the steel face is smooth and the lettering and design are deeply
engraved into the face of the stamp and is designed to
impress a wax seal onto official WW2 German documents and is only intended
to make a wax seal. The wood handle exhibits heavy signs of actual use;
the paint is worn to base wood throughout the handle, maybe 45%of the
original black paint still remains; the face of the stamp shows moderate
signs of age and use, as well as moderate surface scratches on its smooth
face. This is a steel stamp; there is no rubber on this
stamp. Original German hand stamps are quite rare; this example,
with a very unique purpose is ULTRA-RARE.
A very unique piece of WW2 German memorabilia. Vg. $425.00
SOLD NOTE: Furstenfeldbruck is presently the sister city of Wichita Falls, Texas; the Furstenfeldbruck Air Base, when occupied by the U.S. AAF, played an important roll in the Berlin Airlift 1948-1949. |
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