Others
Bayonet, Mauser 1896, Swedish
Genuine WWII Swedish bayonet for Mauser 1896, manufactured by Eskilstuna jernmanufaktur AB (see hallmark EJ anchor AB ). Number 687. Features the markings of 8th Co., 21st Infantry Regiment, weapon number 616. Comes in a original steel scabbard, manufactured by the same company and bearing number 319. Homogeneous set in quite good, used condition.
Bayonet, Spanish, Mauser 1893, Toledo, with Scabbard
Genuine WWII Spanish M1941 bolo bayonet, initially intended for the Mauser M1893 rifle and M1916 carabin, yet also used with the Mauser M1943 thanks to a specific adapter (not provided here). Manufactured by Fábrica Nacional de Toledo , serial number 4941 U . Checkered wood grips. Quite good, used condition; mechanism is in working condition. Comes in an original steel scabbard, bearing number 4636 U .
Buckle, Belt, Officer, Belgian Army
Genuine WWII Belgian Army officer's belt buckle. The present buckle is in very good condition.
Commemorative Medal of the 1914–1918 War, Belgian
Genuine Belgian commemorative Medal of the 1914–1918 War, created in july 1919, it was awarded to Belgian Army members. The crown indiquates that the bearer was a volunteer.
Compass, Artillery, Russian, 1940, Normandy
Nice genuine WWII Russian artillery compass, intended for being fitted with a monocular scope (not included here) and used on a tripod mount. Dated 1940. Complete and in good, working condition; retains most of its original paint. Found in Normandy.
Flag, Belgian, Printed, 4'26" x 4'42"
Genuine WWII Belgian flag, printed cloth. In nice, used condition. Dimensions: 4'26" x 4'42".
Grouping, A. P. van der Zalm, Royal Netherlands Marine Corps
Rare genuine WWII Royal Netherlands Marine Corps grouping, made up of a USMC type dog tag, a cloth shoulder title and three metal insignias, which belonged to some A.P. van der Zalm , service number 4502939, blood type O. These details could correspond to Albertus Petrus Leonardus van der Zalm , born on October 30, 1920 in Noordwijk, Netherlands and deceased on April 19, 2007. About 5,000 Dutch volunteers were trained and equipped by the US Marine Corps from 1943 to 1945, mostly at Camp Lejeune and Camp Davis, in order to form an autonomous brigade intended for retaking the Dutch West Indies from the Japanese. Following the surrender of the Empire of the Rising Sun, the Mariniers were not given the opportunity to fight the Japanese forces -- instead, they were to face the nationalist guerilla for four years, until Indonesia was eventually granted independence. https://geneakatwijk.webtrees.net/tree/katwijk/individual/I203150/Albertus-Petrus-Leonardus-van-der-Zalm#tab-personal_facts https://www.museumofthemarine.org/the-dutch-marines-and-camp-lejeune/ Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Helmet, Adrian, M-1915, Belgian Army
Nice genuine WWI Belgian Army M1915 Adrian helmet. The 2nd type liner and the leather chinstrap are still present. The outer surface has been covered with a layer of khaki paint. Good overall condition.
Helmet, Adrian, M1915, Light, Belgian Army, Complete
Rare genuine interwar Belgian Army M1915 Adrian helmet, of the light type made up of a cork shell covered with olive drab cloth and adorned with the national emblem -- a lion's head. Good, worn condition; retains its tin crest, leather liner and chinstrap.
Helmet, Adrian, M1926, Stretcher-Bearer, Belgium
Rare genuine WWII Belgian M1926 Adrian helmet shell. The outer surface has been covered with a layer of white (shell) and red paint (crest, insignia, visor and nape cover), indicating that the present helmet may have been worn by a stretcher-bearer. Used condition; the inner surface, though oxidized, shows remnants of the original khaki paint.
Helmet, Mk II, 1st Belgian Brigade, Vero, 1941, Named
Genuine WWII British Mk II helmet, complete with original liner and chinstrap. A red cross has been painted in a white disc on the front and at the rear of the shell. Shell shows no visible markings. Liner is hallmarked Vero ( Everett W. Vero & Co., London ) and dated 1941. Size 7 1/4. Name Vispoel has been handwritten on the inner surface. The Belgian flag painted on the side of the shell indicates that it have seen service within the 1st Belgian Brigade, a.k.a. ' Brigade Piron '. Homogeneous set in quite good, worn condition.
Insignia, 2nd Belgian Irish Brigade "Yser".
Genuine WWII Belgian badge of the 2nd Belgian Irish Brigade " Yser ". Worn on the right sleeve of the Battle Dress.
