World War I

Um 1918. Die olivgrüne Lackierung zu ca 75% erhalten. Am Rand innen der Hersteller «E.T. 64» (Eisenhüttenwerk Thale A.G., Thale a/Harz). Das Futter innen mit den den drei Nieten modern ersetzt (!). Ohne Kinnriemen. Zustand 2.

Circa 1917/18. Olive-painted steel canteen with the logo of the “Knecht” company, with fabric cover with snap fasteners, complete with carrying strap and cork stopper. The strap at the stopper is torn. Condition 2.

Sheet iron construction, with leather straps, manufacturer's marking on reverse, field gray painted finish, condition 2-3

Simplified version 1918. The flask made of steel sheet metal painted field gray inside and outside, the cover made of coarse olive-green dyed fabric, instead of snap fasteners already equipped with five metal eyelets with the original black cord. Complete with the cork stopper on the corrugated iron cap and the iron carrying carabiner on the strap, which is sewn to the cover. The cover externally stamped with the manufacturer’s mark “Emanuel Kühn Karlsruhe 1918”. Condition 2.

This piece originates from a depot in Liège. The field flasks were increasingly simplified during the course of the war and, due to raw material shortages, were increasingly manufactured using substitute materials. For the soldier, water supply was of highest priority. From 1918 onward, each frontline soldier was to receive two field flasks instead of one, which doubled the demand for this important item once again.

Circa 1900. Cotton. Somewhat stained. Condition 2-.

Circa 1918/19. Gray painted gas mask canister M17 with the original strapping system introduced in 1918 (!), black painted interior. Without the replacement lenses and the mask. Owner’s name on top of the lid. Condition 2.

Rare! The gas mask M18 was issued shortly before the end of World War I and was subsequently adopted by the Reichswehr. It was replaced by the gas mask M24 in 1924.

Chamber piece from 1915, later transferred to the Reichswehr. The knapsack made of coarse brown linen, brown canvas and leather, with fur back. Interior marked with chamber stamp “BAXII 15” and “1924 A.R.4 4. B. II.”. Exterior stamp of manufacturer “Perina & Co 1915”, various stamps on carrying straps, including “6.I.R.11” etc. The canvas flaps on the interior are damaged. Condition 2-.

the fife made of black wood with nickel silver fittings. Complete in black leather case with belt carrying loop. Used condition.

Field gray cloth, with 3 tent poles Model 01 and 4 tent pegs, multiple stampings, oldest "K.B.A.G. 1915" (=Königliches Bekleidungsamt Garde/Royal Clothing Office of the Guard), adopted into Reichswehr: sewn-in bearer label "Koplin 16. Kompanie Inf.-Rgt. 9". One button replaced in period, with leather patch beneath, otherwise condition 2.

The 9. (Preußisches) Infanterie-Regiment/Infanterie-Regiment 9 was distinguished by the fact that its companies maintained the traditions of parts of the Guard regiments of the Prussian Army.

Enameled iron with field gray paint finish. Manufacturer marking “Silesia 18” on handle. Shows signs of use, Condition 2.

Sisal, Condition 2

Sheet iron, with leather straps, manufacturer's mark on reverse, field gray painted finish, condition 2-3

Enameled iron with field gray paint, marked “Nubberman 18”. The lid is missing (!). Otherwise condition 2.

Manufactured from light brown linen. Some buttons missing. With acceptance stamp. Heavily worn. Condition 3-.

Metal housing, steel tape, numbers no longer legible, used condition.

Cord, plug and earpiece heavily worn, steel housing, with manufacturer W. Gurl.Gmbh Berlin 46137, used condition 3