Front Cover Of 'Tarnfarben Volume 3'

I was recently asked by the authors of 'Tarnfarben Volume 3 ' to provide some camouflage items from my personal collection for the front cover of the above book which we were happy to help with.
You will see some of these items listed on the site today which will be sold on a first come , first served basis ... Please note , we are unable to hold items without payment , thankyou.
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Code: 949

WW2 German Camouflage Straight Entrenching Tool

We recently provided all of the items on the front cover of the recently published 'Tarnfarben Volume 3' this item being discussed in detail within the book.
A German straight entrenching tool in rare tan prestoff cover with spray painted green & brown camouflage to front & back.
This whole set , surprisingly , recently came from the effects of a former WW2 British serviceman v...  read more

Code: 942

WW2 German Luftwaffe 3.7cm Ammunition Box 1945

Rare 1945 dated Luftwaffe 3.7 cm ammunition box in tan pressed card with very good stencilling remaining to &clear thre letter maker code ofae of 'bdq45' with eagle & swastika inspection marking.  read more

Code: 946

WW2 German Three Colour Normandy Bocage Camouflage M40 Helmet

A three colour chunky camouflage army helmet in the classic Normandy bocage colours of tan ochre , forest green & brown .
A helmet that has seen much combat wear this piece is typical of those worn by troops of the Army & Luftwaffe in the heavy bocage fighting against Allied forces as they fought their way inland. It is evident that the camouflage paint has been applied over the army dec...  read more

Code: 368

WW2 German Camouflage 2cm Optics Box - Tarnfarbe Vol.3

We recently provided all of the items on the front cover of the recently published 'Tarnfarben Volume 3' this box featuring within the box also.
A German optics box for the 2cm flak cannon having been camouflaged in a two tone green & tan ochre scheme . Complete with chain hanging down which was on when camouflaged leaving a ghosting behind it from the spray paint. Designation plate sti...  read more

Code: 941

WW2 German 5L Water Can

Rare stainless steel 5L water carrier with remains of tan paint to one side . Used by German troops during the Ardennes Offensive in 1944.  read more

Code: 945

Luftwaffe 10-30 B-2 Schwimmveste ( Life Preserver ) 1941

A very good captured example of the Luftwaffe Model 10-30 B-2 backless inflatable schwimmveste .
This fascinating piece of history has been captured by a member of the Royal Navy & has his name & unit markings 'DT Davies D/MX 67021' handwritte to left breast. One can only imagine the circumstances in which this Life Preserver was acquired however not beyond the realms of possibility that...  read more

Code: 937

WW2 German Army/Luftwaffe Matching Numbered Gas Mask Set Named To 'Schwarz'

A gas mask set with matching gas mask number to canister & mask also soldiers nametag to long strap of 'Schwarz' .
Canister is in factory green paint with a slight blue period overpaint to top most likely denoting Luftwaffe troops . The soldiers number '8' can be seen to neck. Spare lens compartment has ink stamped eagle & swastika with maker initial 'TS' & date 1938. Two packs of spar...  read more

Code: 938

WW2 German Luftwaffe Rucksack 1939

As carried by Luftwaffe ground crews , flak troops etc the Luftwaffe rucksack with brown & black straps . This piece has name of soldier to reverse with maker & date 1939 stamped into leather. Has integral equipment straps to fasten to cartridge pouches when worn on the move.
Some minor dryness to leather in places but overall complete & good.  read more

Code: 939

WW2 German Breadbag named To 'Uffz Frenz'

A German army M31 breadbag in olive green canvas with steel & black leather fittings named to underside of flap 'Unteroffizer Frenz' ( Sergeant Frenz ) .  read more

Code: 940