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This field covers uniforms, headdress and badges from the 18th century through to Third Reich items from the 20th century. Much of this material can be seen in context in contemporary prints/drawings and other art work, eg bronzes and photographs. I keep a very sharp eye out for, and a photographic record of, all the particularly convincing Third Reich fakes that come my way. Good reference books include: The Emperor's Coat by Rest, Ortner & Ilming (Verlag Militaria) on Austro-Hungarian militaria, Great War period; Shoulder-belt plates and buttons by Parkyn on British militaria; two volumes by King on British military headdress badges. The National Army Museum (Royal Hospital Road, London SW3) has an excellent bookshop and display covering the British side of this great subject.
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Leather holster (Browning automatic pistol, M35) - Belgian
This holster, which was for the model 1935 high power Browning, would appear to be have been a captured Belgian (or Dutch?) piece - Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe used this type of holster and, in early photos, I have seen it being worn by German troops during the opening stages of WW2. The name 'Brenner' is inked inside.
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Iron Cross, 1st class, 1939 - German
The clue to this quite well made modern copy is the rough finish to the edges of the silver frame, showing extensive rough file marks (never found on an original), plus the position of the sharp pin on the reverse (within the diameter of the 'nut' rather than beyond it, as is always the case with originals).
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Fake SS cap skull and eagle - German?
The eagle is a poor quality copy, which, on close examination, shows the characteristic pimpling, evidence of electroform construction, a process used on the originals. The skull is better, but the presence of raised SS runes on the reverse condemns it - the originals never had this detail. Also, the format of the skull eye sockets is incorrect.
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Fake SS skull & cap eagle with real eagle - German
The top two items (skull and eagle) are both marked 'SS475/43' and are copies. The bottom eagle, which is a period example, is marked 'SS475/42' (ie 1942). (These items do not belong to me and are not for sale.)
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Waffen SS ski cap badges (one fake) - German
The left-hand example is an original; the right-hand example is a very clever copy of a known woven wool badge, probably made in Pakistan. (These items do not belong to me and are not for sale.)
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Pair of boxing medals - British
Generic silver medals (the pink reflection is down to bad lighting!), copiously engraved with the details of the awards (see below). It is rare to find 19th-century boxing medals.
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Berlin Schutzpolizei shako plate - German
An other ranks helmet plate, which appears to be made of tombak with a nickel-silver finish, and has a painted bear as the centre of the device. This was worn in Berlin between the wars and into the early years of the Third Reich. The condition is average for its age.
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Mannlicher ersatz ammunition pouch, 1895 model - Austrian
Extremely rare survivor of hitherto unrecorded Austrian ammunition pouch with pike grey canvas body and quality leather strapwork stamped 'KuK'.
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Mannlicher rifle pouch, 1895 model - Austrian
Ex-stores example, stamped 'KuK' on reverse, made from high quality cowhide. Brass and steel fittings.
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Civic gallantry award, Louvain - Belgian
This silver award was struck by the city council of Louvain. It was given for civil gallantry, eg stopping a runaway horse and cart, disarming robbers, etc. It has its original silk ribbon, somewhat faded. The medal is about 32mm in diameter.
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