C137
39
mm silver planchet, obverse with crown over "FWR III" cypher, reverse with wreath and inscription "VERDIENST
UM DEN STAAT." Awarded between 1847 and 1918. Has an incorrect ribbon. II
$110
Prussian General Honor Medal II Class in Silver
C138
38
mm Silver planchet, obverse with crown over "RW" cypher, reverse inscribed "KREIGS / VERDIENST" within a
wreath. Complete with white with black stripes non-combatant ribbon. As awarded between 1888 and 1918. II
$160
Prussian Military Service Medal with Non-Combatant Ribbon
C139
Bronze wreathed cross planchet has original unmounted ribbon. Nice condition, somewhat scarce award. II
$195
Saxon 1915 War Merit Cross
C140
Silver aluminum cross bottony with cypher and "1916" date on the reverse; original ribbon has pin suspension. II
$115
Württemberg 1916 Charlotte Cross
C141
Original veteran bring back that has been rendered ATF compliant as a non-gun by completely removing the right side
plate from the receiver. Marked on the receiver cover "5580 / M.G. 08/15 / M.A.N. / NURNBERG." The date is
difficult to read due to some pitting just over the last two numbers, but it appears to be 1917. All numbered parts are
matching. In addition to the side plate, the gun lacks the rear sight, internal parts, water jacket plugs and the flash
hider. It still retains the rare drum magazine hanging bracket, trigger and pistol grip assembly, feed block, and the
tripod. This artifact is in 'basement found' near relic condition with moderate to heavy surface oxidation, the wood
stock is cracked and dry. The 08/15 was an important weapon in the development of the assault tactics used by the
Germans in the latter part of the war. This example would be good restoration project and would display well, or as a
source for some hard to find parts. III
$2450
MG08/15 Light Water Cooled Machine Gun
C142
A collection of six different flechettes ranging in length from 12 cm to 25.5 cm and about 8 mm in diameter.
Machined steel or steel and brass projectiles with sharp noses and tail fins. One is marked "D.R.G.M." while another
has a message in French "INVENTION FRANCAIS / FABRICATION ALLEMAND" to remind them that they stated
this! Aviators would dump buckets of these on columns of marching troops and artillery. One quote we found stated
"...
needle-sharp missiles were carried in canisters slung under the fuselage and were released by a trigger located in the
cockpit. Dropped from an altitude of 1500 feet, a flechette could go completely through the body of a horse..."
Some light oxidation and pitting. II
$270
Imperial German Anti-Personnel Aviation Flechette Lot
C143
44
cm tall black leather "jack boots" with leather soles and heels. These appear to be issue quality but have no
hobnails or heel irons, and no discernible markings. II-
$435
Enlisted Mounted Pattern Boots
C144
Pair, enlisted issue side seamed boots, brown rough-out finish, never blackened. Complete with hobnails and heel irons,
interior with olive webbing pull tabs, no discernible markings. The leather is still very supple but shows service wear.
An integral part of any WWI German uniform display. Scarce. II
$925
WWI Enlisted Marching Boots
C145
Canvas with leather and iron fittings. No markings, shows age and service wear. Complete examples like this have
become scarce. III+
$95
M1915 Field Gray Bread Bag
C146
Brass plate with nickel roundel embossed with crown and "GOTT MIT UNS" motto. Complete with smooth brown
leather belt with steel catch. Has some verdigris buildup behind the plate. II-
$110
M95 Prussian Enlisted Belt and Belt Plate
C147
Brown rough out leather, reverse maker marked and dated "1918" with a partially legible "B.A." stamp. II
$75
S98/05 Bayonet Issue Frog
C148
Matching pair of field gray wool straps with applied crossed shells and embroidered regimental number "10" in red with
yellow piping. Sew-on pattern that appear unissued. I-
$160
M1910 Foot Artillery Enlisted Shoulder Straps
C149
Matching pair of red wool straps with applied flaming bomb and embroidered unit number "229" in yellow, field gray
wool on the reverse. Sew-on pattern, moderately mothed on the reverse. II-
$145
M1915 Field Artillery Enlisted Shoulder Straps
C150
Two single straps, one a greatcoat strap in stone gray wool with a red chain stitched regimental number "25" in red.
The second example is from the field artillery, red wool with an applied yellow flaming bomb and chain stitched unit
number "229", reverse of field gray wool. The artillery strap has light mothing and moderate loss of the unit number.
II-
$95
WWI Infantry and Artillery M1915 Shoulder Strap Lot
C151
These can range from very simple to quite elaborate - this particular example is one of the nicest that I have seen on
the market in quite some time. 75cm x 103cm (29.5" x 40.5") overall dimensions in a nice 3" wide oak frame; black
silk with very elaborate silk and metallic thread embroidery with thick padded sections, depicting German eagle and an
oriental dragon, with Imperial flags in the background, Kaiserliche Marine ribboned crown, photo panel which
currently houses an image of two men in full dress tuxes on deck, with wreathed depiction of the "S.M.S. ILTIS" below,
flanked by "1912" and "1913", personalized to "FRIEDR SCHELHAS". Has ship's pennant at the top with ribboned
inscription "ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEIN REISEN / CHINA / JAPAN". The
Iltis
was a gunboat that became famous
for action during the Boxer Rebellion in which she shelled the Taku forts and took heavy casualties in the engagement.
Along with other warships from the East Asia Squadron,
Iltis
was scuttled during the Siege of Tsingtao in November
1914,
to prevent her from falling into Japanese and British hands. Beautiful trapunto from a rather famous ship in the
Kaiser's East Asia Squadron. II+
$1900
Imperial German Navy China & Japan Voyage Memorial Silk Trapunto: SMS Ilits
