This is a small, leather holster and may have been used for a Walter PPK, or some other small caliber pistol. No visible stamps or markings. Used Condition. The strap appears to have been professionally restitched.
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The DRK hewer was developed in 1938. The DRK, “Deutsches Rotes Kreuz” (German Red Cross) was a voluntary civil assistance organization under the control of the NSDAP. To conform to non-combatant status under the International Geneva Convention in WWII, this dagger / hewer was designed with a squared tip so as not to be considered a weapon when carried in the field.
This WWII Red Cross NCO hewer in in untouched condition. The nickle-silver plated blade is bright with visible cross graining and minor spotting . The cast alloy guard and pommel retains its nickle-silver plating. Both black Bakelite grips are immaculate and the grip screws appear as though they have never been turned. The black leather washer (where the guard meets the blade) is excellent. The blade ricasso is marked, “Ges. Gesch.” meaning Gesetzlich Geschützt (protected by law). The black enamel scabbard has a few natural wear spots on the reverse side and under the leather frog. The leather frog is supple and marked “jhk 41″. The set screws on the nickle-silver plated scabbard fittings appear to be unturned.
This Red Cross hewer is right and tight. It has not been messed with by collector hands!
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German Jäger Divisions were formed in 1940 and were similar to Mountain Divisions, but lacked specialized mountaineering equipment. The Jäger sleeve insignia was introduced in October 1942 to be worn on the upper right sleeve of the greatcoat, service tunic, and field blouse. This insignia example would have typically been worn by enlisted men and NCOs.
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This is an original studio portrait of a Wehrmacht Army Infantry soldier. The print measures 8 x 11 3/4 inches and is accompanied by a wallet size print (2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches). Floating behind the glass is the original newspaper clipping of the obituary for this fallen soldier. I do not read German, but it loosely translates to, ”My most loving, good son, our brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and groom, private first class Herbert Rybarczyk died a hero’s death in the heavy battles in the east on 28.7 in the age of 26 years old.” Further down, there is correspondence (addresses and names) of those grieving including the mother, bride, uncle, aunt, etc.
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It’s a miracle this helmet has survived for 70 years without some one accidentally flecking off the remnants of the original gum rubber inner tube that has fused itself to the helmet. These pinkish red inner tubes were used by Wehrmacht soldiers as foliage bands early war, particularly during the invasion of Poland in 1939 (see pics). In addition to the piece of inner tube stuck to this stalhelm, there is a distinct outline of the band running around the circumference of the helmet.
The helmet is a model M35 shell marked “D 218″ and NS 64″. The German soldier also penned his last name prominently inside the skirt. There is a faint oval stamp in the dome of the helmet. The aluminum liner band has correct square bales and is dated 1939. The three helmet split pins and washers are tight with no indication of having been removed. The leather liner has the original drawstring and is supple, with no harmful preservants like Pecards or mink oil applied. The chin strap is maker marked and 1938 dated.
This helmet is considered a “reissue” in that a smooth gray finish has been period applied over the original apple green finish, tricolor decal, and heer decal. You can see where the paint did not adhere completely to the decals resulting in the tri-color and eagle peeking out from under the reissued combat finish. Luckily no one has tried to “dig” for the decals and left this stalhelm as-is.
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