Overview: Imperial Germany & Weimar Republic: insignia, epaulettes, equipment, etc.

Um 1900. Geflochtene Schnur mit 2 anhängenden Eicheln, getragen. Zustand 2-

Für den Überzieher (Kolani), blaues Tuch mit aufgelegter Tresse, rückseitig Klebereste, sonst gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Silberne Plattschnur mit schwarzen und roten Durchzügen, aufgelegte kleine Kaiserkronen, mit weißem Stoff unterfüttert, ursprünglich wohl zum Einstecken dann mit Schlaufen versehen, leicht gedunkelt, sonst gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Silberne Plattschnur mit schwarzen und roten Durchzügen, Unterfutter aus blauem Tuch, zum Einstecken, mit festen Knöpfen und Drahthaken, gebraucht, mit  Altersspuren, recht gut erhalten. Zustand 2-

Silberne Plattschnur mit schwarzen und roten Durchzügen, Unterfutter aus blauem Tuch, zum Einnähen, ungebraucht, die Rangsterne nicht ganz paarig, sonst sehr gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Standort Potsdam. Eigentumsstück um 1910. Rot-Blau-Roter Stoff auf blauer Tuchunterlage, auf der Innenseite mit schwarzem Stoff gefüttert, komplett mit der Schließe. Länge ca. 88 cm. Zustand 2.

Der Passgürtel konnte so auch im 2. Garde-Ulanen-Regiment und den Ulanen-Regimentern Nr. 1 bis 8 und im württembergischen Ulanen-Regiment Nr. 19 getragen werden.

Große Ausführung, goldene Felder mit silbernem unklaren Anker, dicke goldene Fransen, blau unterfüttert, feste Knöpfe mit Drahthaken zum Einhängen, etwas stärker gedunkelt, kommt im Pappkarton, im Deckel ein Lieferantenetikett. Zustand 2-3

Große Ausführung, goldene Felder mit silbernem unklaren Anker und zwei Rangsternen, goldene Fransen, blau unterfüttert, feste Knöpfe mit Drahthaken zum Einhängen, ein Epaulett mit normalen Altersspuren, das Zweite beschädigt, der Drahthaken fehlt, größere Fehlstellen im Unterfutter, kommt im Pappkarton. Zustand 2-3

Standort Augsburg, um 1900. Die Paraderabatte aus ponceau-rotem Tuch mit dunkelblauer Tuchunterlage mit dem Trägeretikett «Chevauleger Müller IV. Chevau-leger-Reg. 1. Esk.». Abstand zwischen den obersten Knopfschlitzen ca. 23 cm, denen in der ersten Reihe ca. 22 cm und der untersten Reihe ca. 8 cm. (jeweils mittig gemessen). Zustand 2.

circa 1914/15. Flat general's braid on white wool base, with silver-plated rank stars, with loops. Unworn, in absolutely mint condition - “in mint condition”. Very rare.

Standardized pattern from 1796. The gorget made of brass, embossed and fire-gilt on the obverse with finest engraving of the crowned monogram of King George III “GR” within a laurel wreath, reverse with old illegible inventory label, width approx. 8.7 cm, height approx. 10.8 cm, very fine lightly worn condition.

This gorget was worn by all British officers during the battles against Napoleon, such as at Waterloo, and was also worn by the officers of the King's German Legion.

The King's German Legion KGL was a German military formation in British service. It existed during the Napoleonic Wars, from 1803 to 1816. The KGL is considered the only German unit that fought continuously against the occupiers during the French occupation of the German states. Prince Adolph Friedrich, Duke of Cambridge, seventh son of King George III, was appointed Commander-in-Chief. During the course of the Napoleonic Wars it grew into a complete fighting force, eventually comprising infantry, artillery and cavalry, and reached a strength of 15,900 men in 1813.

In 1816 the Legion was dissolved and its members were largely incorporated into the Hanoverian Army of the newly formed Kingdom of Hanover, where they were regarded as elite soldiers.

um 1800. Das Regiment wurde auch Infanterie Regiment Lüneburg genannt. Großes Tschakoschild, Messingblech vergoldet, das Medaillon mittig mit hannoverschen Ross und umlaufenden Schriftband "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" darüber große hannoversche Königskrone und umgeben von gekreuzten Waffen, Fahnen, etc., darunter das Chiffre "GR" und Schriftband "5 te Regiment Infanterie", seitlich mit je zwei kleinen Bohrungen zur Befestigung am Tschako, Breite ca.10,5 cm, Höhe ca.15,7 cm. Zustand 2. Sehr selten.

Circa 1860. Black leather cartridge box, interior with wooden insert for powder charges for the rifle, complete with white rawhide shoulder belt, with attached inventory number from the Welfen Museum, or the Royal Arms Collection. Clear signs of wear from use, the lid of the cartridge box with age-related wear, condition 2-. Very rare.

This piece originates from the Royal Hanoverian Collection at Marienburg Castle and was sold at the Sotheby's auction at Marienburg near Hildesheim in October 2005.

circa 1812. Large fire-gilded brass plate depicting the crowned King George III, height 14.5 cm, with 2 attachment loops on reverse. Lightly worn in excellent condition, extremely rare. Worn by officers at the Battle of Waterloo.

The King's German Legion (KGL) was a large German military formation in British service. It existed during the Napoleonic Wars, from 1803 to 1816. The KGL is regarded as the only German formation that fought continuously against the occupiers during the French occupation of the German states. Prince Adolph Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, seventh son of King George III, was appointed Commander-in-Chief. During the course of the Napoleonic Wars, it grew into a complete fighting force that ultimately comprised infantry, artillery and cavalry, reaching a strength of 15,900 men in 1813.

In 1816 the Legion was dissolved and its members were largely incorporated into the Hanoverian Army of the newly formed Kingdom of Hanover, where they were regarded as elite soldiers.

Garrison Hannover. Circa 1860/66. Tall felt shako with black cloth covering and black horizontal leather front visor and leather top, front mounted with nickel silver star depicting Saint George slaying the dragon and the motto “numquam retrorsum” (Never backward), below separately mounted nickel silver honor band “Peninsula Waterloo”. Complete with black horsehair plume, which was also worn for “normal” duty. Black leather chinstrap, attachment according to regulation inside the black leather sweatband. Interior with fine black leather sweatband and linen lining. Size 54. Condition 2.

Very rare and beautifully preserved piece!

Location Stuttgart, circa 1914. The pips have been removed, the attachment points clearly visible. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Condition 2.

Museum-quality piece, braided wool cord with one pendant acorn, likely unworn, one thread broken at lower loop, otherwise very well preserved. Condition 2

Personal property piece, circa 1900, braided cotton cord, without acorn tip, unworn. Condition 2+

Oval badge with holes on sides for sewing onto an armband. Condition 2.

Home garrison Brandenburg circa 1910. Condition 2.

Zinc. Width approx. 6.5 cm. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Brass. Reverse with two attachment loops. Condition 2.

circa 1916. The collar tab hand-embroidered in gold metallic thread on field gray wool backing. Heavily worn, moth damage, condition 3.

Pattern from 1904. The shoulder boards in gold/silver general's braid with blue piping, with gilded crowns as General Adjutant, the cloth backing of wine-red velvet. Execution with loops. Lightly worn, condition 2.
Extremely rare.

circa 1915. Field gray shoulder straps with field gray metal insignia, with loops. Execution with red piping, green cloth backing

Circa 1910. Iron painted field gray. Front bears the cipher "FR" and bandeau "Mit Gott für König und Vaterland", reverse with two attachment loops. Condition 2.

Nickel-plated gorget with applied Prussian eagle. Complete with suspension chain. Worn condition, very rare.

Circa 1927. Black wool base with smooth silver double braids with silver pull-throughs. Condition 2.

Home garrison Darmstadt. Chamber piece 1915. White and red linen fabric, on the hoist with chamber stamp “G.D.R.23” and stamps “Arbeits-Zentrale Darmstadt.”, “August 1915”. Condition 2.

Very rare and in good condition!

Gilt sleeve badge with crossed cannon barrels, oak leaf wreath, royal crown and year of award “1904” on dark blue cloth backing. Condition 2.

The decoration was awarded in this year to:
5th Battery of the 3rd Württemberg Field Artillery Regiment No. 49
4th Battery of the Royal Saxon 8th Field Artillery Regiment No. 78
2nd Battery of the Royal Saxon 1st Foot Artillery Regiment No. 12
5th Battery Royal Bavarian 8th Field Artillery Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen
awarded.

Bronze cast, the Prussian eagle without crown. Worn, without the bail with leather loop. Condition 2.

From 1921. Garrison locations: Schwerin (Headquarters, parts of II. Abteilung, Training), Stettin (I.), Itzehoe (III.) and Güstrow (II. Abteilung) Stettin, Pomerania. Executed in field-gray with chain-stitch embroidery, condition 2.

Circa 1915. Gilt rank stars and cipher “D”, white cloth base with loop. Condition 2.

Gilt metal construction mounted on metal plate for the dress tunic. 120 x 75 mm. Crown missing.

Home garrison Paderborn/Neuhaus, circa 1914. Light blue cloth base, for sewing in. Condition 2.

This piece could also have been worn in the Schleswig-Holsteinische Train-Abteilung Nr. 9.

Chamber piece 1923. Brown grained leather, reverse side with manufacturer's stamp “N. Burghard Pasing”. Stamped in the lid “S.Y. 1923”. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Brass. Dimensions approximately 8.7 x 9.2 cm. Two attachment loops on reverse. Condition 2.

Cotton thread woven in silver for technical personnel. Length 71 cm. Condition 1-2.
The 2. Seefliegerabteilung was primarily deployed in the North Sea. Its stations included Borkum, Helgoland, List/Sylt, Norderney, Wilhelmshaven, Zeebrügge, and Oostende.

Garrison Straßburg, circa 1900. Red cloth with unit number “19” embroidered in yellow, blue cloth backing, for sewing in. One backing with moth damage. Condition 2-

Circa 1914. Silver braid with blue interwoven threads, applied civil service eagle, cornflower blue wool backing and loop. Somewhat faded. Condition 2.

Circa 1915. Crimson red cloth and cloth base in the same color, silver braids with blue piping, sewn-in type. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. The cloth base is stained. Condition 2-.

Circa 1890. Silver field, silver bullion with blue inserts, silver crescent, golden rank star and civil service emblem, dark blue velvet backing. Condition 2+.

Circa 1916. Condition 2.

Circa 1870. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Brass eagle, height approximately 10 cm, motto banner “Mit Gott für Koenig und Vaterland” (With God for King and Fatherland), with two holes for the Oldenburg star, the star itself is missing (!). Reverse side without the mounting screws. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Silver bullion sash with blue stripes, 2 tassels with silver and blue bullion threads, with both clasps. Adjustable, circumference up to approximately 103 cm. Condition 2

circa 1916. Field gray with white braid. Attachment hooks missing on reverse, fringes have been removed. Lightly worn, condition 3.

Circa 1900. Silver with black interwoven strands. Complete with integrated leather belt. Lightly worn, Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Blue cloth base with loop, silver braids with black interweaving, golden Aesculapian staff (caduceus). 3 moth holes. Condition 2.

for the blue shirt, worn. Condition 2.

Rank equivalent to Lieutenant Colonel, circa 1900. Silver fields with Prussian civil service coat of arms and golden civil service rosettes, pressed gold crescents and silver bullion, braids with blue inserts, cloth backing in blue velvet. Only lightly worn, condition 2+.

holding the rank of First Lieutenant. Large pattern circa 1890. Condition 2.

Location Berlin, circa 1890/1900. Particularly large, heavy execution. Gold/silver general's braid on light blue cloth base, with large gilt monogram. Execution for the greatcoat, with loops. Worn, the cloth bases with moth damage. Condition 2-.

Location Darmstadt, circa 1910. The body of the box made of sheet iron, the lid non-magnetic, completely covered with leather, the applied ornaments (“L” beneath the crown, oak leaf wreath) are also situated beneath the leather, the leather shows wear, with loss below the lid. Complete with the shoulder belt, black leather with silver-colored ball studs, showing signs of wear. Condition 2-.

tarnished, condition 2

gilt finish, circa 1910, 20 mm, lightly worn, condition 2.
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for the blue shirt, hand-embroidered. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Peacetime garrison Trier, circa 1916. Green wool base with pink piping, sewn-in type. Condition 2.

Circa 1914. Red wool base, for sewing in. Condition 2.

circa 1917. Field gray with red chain-stitch embroidery. Lightly worn in good condition.
The Youth Defense units (Jugendwehr) in World War I were paramilitary organizations that provided pre-military training to youth.

gilt, lacquered, center with celluloid, on dark blue cloth backing, for sewing. Height approx. 5.5 cm. Worn, pierced twice, condition 3.

circa 1890. Large nickel-plated cartridge box with brass trim, centered with an applied “sun” bearing the Mecklenburg coat of arms. Fitted with attachment rings on the sides for the shoulder belt. Missing the lower fastening stud for the leather loop closure. Shows wear, in good condition. Very rare.

silver-plated, condition 2-.

circa 1890. Gold braided epaulettes with applied Star of Saint George in silver embroidery, on red cloth backing. Lightly worn, condition 2. Rare.

Made of cotton, worn condition, but in good preservation. Condition 2

Well preserved. Condition 2

Metal thread woven construction, 140 cm long, worn condition. Condition 2

Metal thread woven construction, worn condition, length: 148 cm, condition grade 2

104 cm long, worn and shortened. Condition 2.

Silberne Plattschnur mit schwarzen und roten Durchzügen, Unterfutter aus blauem Tuch, mit Stegen zum Einstecken, mit Schraubknöpfen, gebraucht, mit Mottenschaden, noch recht gut erhalten. Zustand 2-3

Silberne Plattschnur mit schwarzen und roten Durchzügen, teilweise neu aufgelegte vergoldete Äskulap-Stäbe und Rangsterne, Unterfutter aus blauem Samt, die festen Knöpfe und Tragehaken entfernt, ebenso die Schlaufen, gebraucht und gedunkelt, sonst aber gut erhalten. Zustand 2-3

Silberne Plattschnur mit schwarzen und roten Durchzügen, aufgelegt vergoldete Äskulap-Stäbe und Rangsterne, Unterfutter aus violett-blauem Samt, mit Stegen zum Einstecken, gebraucht/etwas verfärbt, sonst aber gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Silberne Plattschnur mit schwarzen und roten Durchzügen, aufgelegt vergoldete Äskulap-Stäbe und Rangsterne, Unterfutter aus blauem Samt, zum Schlaufen, gebraucht, sonst aber gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Silberne Plattschnur mit schwarzen und roten Durchzügen, aufgelegte große Kaiserkronen, mit weißem Stoff unterfüttert, zum Einnähen, gedunkelt und ertwas verfärbt, sonst gut erhalten. Zustand 2-

Standort Wilhelmshaven, die Schulterklappe aus feldgrauem Tuch, weiße Paspel, mit in gelb aufgestickter Kaiserkrone und gekreuzten Ankern, darunter die Einheitsnummer "II", feldgraue Tuchunterlage, zum Einnähen, gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Vergoldete Metallausführung auf dunkelblauer Tuchunterlage, auf Metallplatte aufgeklammert, mit Rückenabdeckung aus Leinen, sehr gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Im Range eines Kapitänleutnants, die Felder aus blauem Samt mit großen vergoldeten Äskulapstäben, je zwei Rangsternen und vergoldeten Kantillen, fest montierte Knöpfe mit Drahthaken zum Einhängen, Unterfutter aus blauem Samt, kommt im Pappkarton, sehr schön erhalten. Zustand 2

Große Ausführung mit schwarzen Samtfeldern, goldene Monde und Fransen, an einem Epaulett etwas verfärbt/Grünspan, vergoldete Auflagen Anker mit Zahnrad, Unterfutter aus schwarzem Samt, mit Knöpfen zum Aufschrauben, leicht getragen, kommt im Pappkarton, sehr gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Große Ausführung, die Felder aus dunkelblauem Tuch mit versilberten Monden und Kantillen, fest montierte Knöpfe mit Drahthaken zum Einhängen, aufgelegt der silberne unklare Anker, kommt mit Pappkarton, dieser aber nicht passend und ohne Deckel, normale Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, sonst aber gut erhalten. Zustand 2-

Große Ausführung, goldene Felder und Fransen, mit versilbertem unklaren Anker, fest montierte Knöpfe und Tragehaken aus Draht, getragen, aber noch sehr gut erhalten. Zustand 2 

Kleine Ausführung mit versilberten unklaren Ankern, mit dunkelblauem Tuch unterfüttert, mit Schraubknöpfen, kommt im zu großen Pappkarton. Zustand 2

Große Ausführung zum Einhängen, die Felder aus schwarzem Samt mit vergoldeten Auflagen, mit Knöpfen, kommt in nicht passendem Karton. Zustand 2

Metallfaden handgestickte Ausführung. Leicht getragen, Zustand 2+.

Ausführung zum Einnähen, blaues Tuch,vergoldete Auflagen, sehr gute Erhaltung. Zustand 2

Ausführung mit Stegen zum Einstecken, silberne Plattschnur mit blauen Durchzügen, unterlegt mit blauem Tuch, vergoldete Auflagen, sehr gute Erhaltung. Zustand 2

Ausführung zum Einnähen, silberne Plattschnur mit schwarzen und roten Durchzügen, unterlegt mit schwarzem Samt, vergoldete Auflagen, deutlich getragen, noch recht gut erhalten. Zustand 2-3

Ausführung zum Aufschieben, kornblumenblaue Tuchunterlage, fest montierte Schulterknöpfen mit Drahthaken, gebraucht, gedunkelt und rückseitig fehlen die Schlaufen, sehr selten. Zustand 2-3

Ausführung zum Aufschieben, rote Tuchunterlage, fest montierte Schulterknöpfen mit Drahthaken, deutliche Altersspuren, gedunkelt und rückseitig etwas verfärbt, sehr selten. Zustand 2-

Standort Wilhelmshaven, die Schulterklappe aus weißem Stoff mit in gelb aufgestickter Kaiserkrone und gekreuzten Ankern, darunter die Einheitsnummer "II", blaue Tuchunterlage mit Kleberesten, zum Einnähen, gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Für das blaue Hemd, handgestickt, rückseitig Klebereste, sonst sehr gut erhalten. Zustand 2

um 1915. Paar Schulterstücke mit vergoldeten Auflagen geflügelte Propeller in großer Ausführung, auf dunkelblauer Tuchunterlage, zum einnähen, komplett mit den Schulterknöpfen. Leicht getragen in gutem Zustand. Sehr selten.

Ausführung für das blaue Hemd, Gelb gestickt auf Blau, roter Propeller, rückseitig Kammerstempel, gebraucht, aber sehr gut erhalten, selten. Zustand 2

Version for blue shirt, hand-embroidered, unissued, stamped on reverse, very well preserved, rare. Condition 2+

Um 1850. Breite, silberne Tresse auf rotem Stoff, neusilbernes Schloss mit geprägtem "Springenden Pferd". Auf der Lederzunge die Inventar-Nummer des Kostüm-Fundus Kassel. Gesamtlänge ca. 146 cm. Zustand 2.

Getragen. Ohne Lederberiemung. Zustand 2.

Getragen. Ohne Lederberiemung. Zustand 2.

Standort Hanau, um 1910. Kleine Ausführung mit großer Chiffre «♔CRIX». Getragen, die Tuchunterlage behelfsmäßig repariert. Zustand 3.

Um 1910. Goldene Tressen auf schwarzer Tuchunterlage, rückseitig mit weißem Leinen, je 5 Befestigungshaken aus schwarz lackiertem Eisen. Zustand 2.

Standort Torgau, um 1910. Silbergeflecht mit schwarzen Durchzügen, vernickelte Knöpfe, hellblaue Tuchunterlage. Zustand 2.

Circa 1910. Silver bullion sash with 2 gray stripes, tassels lined in black, complete with both fasteners. Suitable for a waist measurement of approximately 110 cm. In original box. Condition 2+.

Circa 1910. Silver bullion sash with 2 gray stripes, tassels lined in black, complete with clasp. Condition 2.

circa 1850. Sabretache made of black patent leather with large applied gilt metal letters “R A”, interior with closable leather pocket. Clearly worn, still uncleaned, condition 2-. Very rare.

circa 1850, epaulettes with gold fields, bearing applied Hanoverian coat of arms, on the escutcheon the silvered leaping horse on green field above gilded wolf hook (Wolfsangel) on deep red fabric field in gilded frame beneath gilded Hanoverian royal crown. The straps with gold braid with green stripes, complete with buttons, the gold crescents bordered in gold/green bullion wire, gold loose bullion/fringe inside with yellow silk lining, undersides of green felt each with one hook for attachment to the shoulders of the uniform tunic, complete with original box, condition 2. Very rare.

Circa 1890. Large epaulettes with silver finely fluted fields, silver crescents and thick rigid bullion, hand-embroidered Prussian state coat of arms applied at center, shoulder buttons with the Hanoverian coat of arms, black cloth backing. Only lightly worn, however with significant age-related wear, still uncleaned, condition 2-.

Circa 1860. Copper sheet, silver-plated with maker's mark Georg Schultz Hamburg on reverse. The gilded coat of arms of the city of Hamburg with the motto “United and Free as Our Fathers” affixed, with holes on sides for sewing onto the czapka. Unfortunately the crown above the coat of arms is missing, otherwise condition 2.

Very rare! The Cavalry Corps was approximately the size of a squadron. The corps was served mainly by sons of wealthy citizens who could afford a horse and uniform. The Hamburg Citizen Militia proved itself on various occasions. In 1867 Hamburg joined the North German Confederation. In 1868 the Citizen Militia was dissolved.

Silver bullion sash with 2 black-red stripes, the counterplate is missing (!!). Length approx. 90 cm. Condition 2-.

Circa 1900. Finely crafted brass eagle with the motto “Mit Gott für Koenig und Vaterland” (With God for King and Fatherland), the scepter with the eagle, centrally applied nickel silver Guard star with the motto “suum cuique” (To each his own). Reverse with mounting threads, spacing approximately 11.3 cm. Overall width approximately 17.5 cm. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Length approx. 38 cm, diameter approx. 3 cm. One of the two caps missing (!!). Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Length approx. 26.8 cm, diameter approx. 3.4 cm. One of the two caps missing (!!). Condition 2.

Pre-1891/97. The staff, 1st and 2nd Battalions were provided by Hamburg, the 3rd (Fusilier) Battalion by Lübeck. Infantry Regiment Lübeck Nr. 162 was not established until 1897. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Fire-gilded with polished edges. Reverse with threaded posts, spacing approximately 7.8 cm. Condition 2.

Circa 1916. Condition 2.

Cut from uniform. Unissued condition, grade 2+.

circa 1910. Chamber piece, large helmet star, Guards star with blackened Black Eagle in center, reverse with mounting tabs. Worn condition, Grade 2.

Circa 1914. Overlay with gilt rod of Asclepius, silver flat braids with black interwoven threads and “thick” black cord, dark blue-violet velvet underlay, with loops. Attached label “Hensel & Schumann Berlin ...”. Condition 2+.

Location Leipzig, circa 1910. Dark blue cloth with red piping, embroidered cipher “GG” in yellow, for sewing in. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Brass, height approximately 8.5 cm. Reverse with two screw threads. The Imperial Crown has been removed (!). Condition 2-.

Circa 1900. Gold bullion woven on orange-red cloth base, with loops, applied “Hamburg coat of arms”. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Gilt metal construction, without cloth backing, pins missing. Condition 2-

Metal thread woven, length approximately 1170 mm, darkened, otherwise well preserved. Condition 2-

For personnel of the naval cadet division aboard a training ship, cotton woven, length approximately 990 mm, worn condition. Condition 2

Ersatz production, circa 1916. Sheet iron painted field gray with impressed designation "R 22" for Reserve Infantry Regiment No. 22, raised in Ratibor in August 1914. Worn condition, Condition Grade 2.
This simplified version did not become standard in the German Army, which continued to use the Prussian eagle design. 
Extremely rare, offered by us for the first time in over 30 years.

Circa 1875. Flat construction with loops. Unworn, condition 2+.

Location Berlin, circa 1910. Sew-in type construction. Unworn, condition 2+.

Circa 1900. Gold braid with gold whistles and crowns. In cardboard box with affixed note “Generals-Achselschnur”, the bottom with additional inscription. 
The shoulder cord (also parade aiguillette) was also worn by generals from Saxony, Württemberg, Mecklenburg and Hesse.

Garrison Rostock/Wismar, in the wearing style from March 19, 1912. Gilt cipher, white cloth base, with loop. Condition 2.

Gilt sleeve badge, complete with dark blue wool backing and backplate. Condition 2.

Circa 1916. Condition 2.

Garrisoned in Karlsruhe/Freiburg, circa 1917. “T4”. Condition 2+

Home garrison Berlin, circa 1916/17. Cipher “T1”. Condition 2.

Circa 1860. The shabraque of fine blue cloth with red border and applied gold braid trim, leather straps on the sides, black leather appliqués at the lower edge to protect against abrasion from the rider's legs, with remnants of labels on these. Soft brown fabric on the underside. Condition 2.

The shabraque comes from the “Welfen Auction” by Sotheby's in 2005, in which the personal belongings of the House of Hanover were auctioned.

Circa 1860. The saddle cloth made of fine blue cloth with red piping and applied silver braid, leather straps on the sides, black leather appliqués at the lower edge to protect against abrasion from the rider's legs, with remnants of labels on these. On the underside soft, light-colored felt-like fabric. Condition 2.

The saddle cloth originates from the “Welf Auction” by Sotheby's in 2005, in which the personal possessions of the House of Hannover were auctioned.

Circa 1916. Diameter approx. 20.5 mm. Marked on reverse “Hochfeine Qualität” (Superfine Quality). Condition 2+

The condition may vary slightly from the example photo.

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Circa 1917. Field gray braid with black-white piping, applied bronzed iron cypher “K”, white cloth backing with loop. Worn condition. Condition 2-.

Circa 1914. Diameter approximately 1.95 cm. Reverse marked “Extra Fein”. Condition 2+.

Very rare! The introduction of the machine gun proceeded slowly in the German Army. By 1904, 16 independent machine gun detachments had been established. Between 1908 and 1912, each infantry brigade received a machine gun company. From 1913 onward, a machine gun company was established in each infantry regiment and each Jäger battalion. This was designated as the 13th Company. Additionally, fortress machine gun companies were established, which were assigned to existing infantry regiments and designated as the 14th Company.

Brunswick, circa 1910. The cartridge box with fittings of genuine silver, mounted on the front with a large gilt appliqué bearing the coat of arms of Brunswick, supported by two lions, the arms inscribed “Wilh: Herzog zu Braunschw · Lüneb.”, on the bandeaus the battle honors “·Mars la Tour·” and “*Peninsula Sicily Waterloo*”, the box covered in red morocco leather, with lion head suspension mounts on the sides. The leather on the reverse shows clear signs of wear from use, but otherwise beautifully preserved. Condition 2.

This cartridge box comes from the estate of the Recum family and belonged to Rudolf Heinrich Freiherr von Recum, who served in Hussar Regiment No. 17 and retired from this regiment in 1910. He is mentioned in the “Rangliste der königlich preußischen Armee ... für 1909”. In the “Ehren-Rangliste des ehemaligen Deutschen Heeres” from 1926, three Freiherren von Recum are mentioned: Generalmajor Rudolf Heinrich von Recum (*1861, † 1944) and an Oberst Frhr. von Recum, both in the Bekleidungs-Ausschuss for the XV. Armeekorps, as well as Leutnant Rudolph Alfred Bogdan Freiherr von Recum (*1896, † 1990), who served in Hussar Regiment No. 17 during World War I. He was the son of Generalmajor Rudolf Heinrich von Recum.

See also items #472408 and #472403.

Gold-plated sleeve badge with crossed rifles, oak leaf wreath, royal crown and year of award “1911” on dark blue cloth backing, complete with back plate. Condition 2.

This award was presented in this year to:
11th Company of the Kgl. Sä. 2. Gren.-Rgt. Kai. Wilh., Kö. v. Pr. Nr. 101
12th Company of the Inf.-Rgt. Kaiser Wilhelm, König v. Pr. (2. Württ.) Nr. 120
5th Company of the gl. Sächs. 9. Inf.-Rgt. Nr. 133
9th Company of the Kgl. Bayer. 2. Inf.-Rgt. Kronprinz
2nd Company of the Kgl. Bayer. 9. Inf.-Rgt. Wrede
1st Company of the Kgl. Bayer. 21. Inf.-Rgt. Grzg. Fr. Fz. IV. v. Meckl.-Schw.

Gilt finish, circa 1910, approximately 21 mm, lightly worn, condition 2.

Garrison Karlsruhe/Freiburg. Circa 1914. Silver braid with black interwoven strands, gray cloth base, tall gilt metal ciphers “T4”, for sewing in. 9 cm long. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Blackened leather with brass fittings. Without ramrod. With bearer label “[..]ebecke 3. reit. Batt. Regt.74”, beneath it an older label “Sergeant ...”. Condition 2.

White leather gloves, snap fasteners manufactured by “H.”, size “6”, interior inscribed “J. v. R. II. 08.”. Condition 2.

Station Karlsruhe, circa 1900. Silver bullion field, applied gilt crowns and stars, silver braids with black interwoven strands, silver steep-edged crescents, red cloth backing. One larger and three small moth holes. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Silver field, silver braids with blue inlays, silver crescent, gold rank stars and civil service insignia, crimson cloth backing. Worn condition, the cloth backing with two moth holes. Condition 2-.

Circa 1914. Condition 2.

Circa 1915/16. Linen, with zinc grommets and buttons. Dimensions approximately 154 x 156 cm. Stained, minor period repairs, condition 2.

Circa 1870. Black cloth fields, gold bullion lace with blue striping, gold crescents, metal civil service emblem, dark blue cloth backing. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Condition 2.

Circa 1917. One piece slightly shorter. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Approximately 4 cm wide silver sash with silver tassels. With both clasps, in box without lid. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Nickel silver medallion for the trophies of the neck gorget. Worn, condition 2.

Circa 1900. Silver bullion sash with blue stripes, 2 tassels with silver and blue bullion trim, with both clasps. Condition 2

Circa 1885. Large pattern. Silver fields, silver braids (until 1889 still without blue interwoven threads), silver crescents, golden rank stars and civil service emblem, dark blue velvet backing. Condition 2.

Location Weingarten, circa 1910. Red epaulettes with gilt crescents and heavy gilt ciphers. Only very lightly worn, condition 2+.

Chamber piece, circa 1900. Braided cord with 2 suspended acorns. Reverse stamped “IR 44”. Condition 2.

Marksmanship lanyards with chamber stamp are rarely found.

circa 1900. Gold/silver general's braid with red/blue/yellow interwoven strands, on wine-red cloth backing, with loop. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Very rare.

Circa 1910. Light blue wool cloth base with loop. Condition 2.

Could also have been worn in the Alsatian Train Battalion No. 15.

117 cm long, woven construction, condition 2-

circa 1900. Silver braid with green interwoven strands, complete. Worn, condition 2-. Very rare.

gilt cap wreath, condition 2

circa 1916. Unissued condition, Condition 2. Rare.

Ausführung für das blaue Hemd, handgestickt, getragen, sehr gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Metallfaden handgestickte Ausführung, Kaiserkrone über Eichenlaubkranz mit Reichskokarde, getragen und etwas gedunkelt, sonst aber gut erhalten. Zustand 2

Ausführung zum Aufschlaufen, dunkelblaue Tuchunterlage, nicht ganz paarig, leicht getragen. Zustand 2-

Eisenblech hohlgeprägt und vergoldet, auf feldgrauer Tuchunterlage mit Aluminiumplatte. Anbei Trägerfoto. Zustand 2. 

Home garrison Schwerin, circa 1916/17, field-gray with cipher “FFM”. On the reverse with slight moth damage, otherwise condition 2.

Very rare!

«An dich o Helgoland will ich denken und an die ausgestandene Mueh», «Meinen Stock den will ich schwenken denn diese Zeit vergess ich nie». Gold-Metallfaden gewebt auf schwarzer Seide. Länge ca. 260 cm (!!) cm. Zustand 2.

Um 1900. Blau und weiß geflochtene Schnur, mit deutlichen Tragespuren, die anhängende Eichel fehlt (!). Zustand 3-4.

um 1916. Zustand 2.

um 1916. Zustand 2.

im Range eines Oberleutnants zur See, um 1910. Silbergespinst mit schwarzer Schnur, Durchzüge in Reichsfarben, kleine Metallauflagen, Unterlage aus schwarzem Samt, zum Einnähen. Zustand 2.

Standort Celle, um 1910. Vergoldet, an langer Nadel, Zustand 2.

in the rank of Lieutenant Commander, circa 1910. The fields of the epaulettes in blue velvet with large gilt rods of Asclepius, two rank stars each and finely gilt bullion, complete with shoulder buttons, with suspension hooks on the underside. In original case. Very well preserved. Condition 2

Hand-embroidered metal thread execution, unworn, condition 2+.

Chamber piece 1913. Heavy gilt metal construction on dark blue cloth backing and metal plate for the dress tunic, additionally sewn with linen on reverse, stamped “K 10.11.13”. Condition 2

ranked as Lieutenant, circa 1910. Small elegant execution. The fields of dark blue cloth with silver-plated appliqués, each with 2 silver rank stars and bullion trim. Complete with sewn-in shoulder buttons in original case. Lightly worn, condition 2+.

Circa 1916/17. Winged elongated shell. Condition 2.

Home garrison Potsdam. Circa 1915/16. Condition 2+.

Chamber piece, circa 1855. Manufactured from brown leather, red felt cover with surrounding broad yellow braid, in the center crowned royal cipher of King Georg V, interior reverse with chamber marking "K G 6". Worn, a few small moth damages, condition 2.
The sabretache in this form was also worn by the Guard Hussar Regiment.

Circa 1820. Large oval plate made of heavy brass sheet, fire-gilded, 6.3 x 9.1 cm, with genuine silver overlay: Bremen city coat of arms beneath British royal crown, surrounding banderole “Regiment Bremen III. Bataillon”. Reverse with hook and carrying buttons. Lightly worn, the original gilding still very well preserved, condition 2. Extremely rare, we are not aware of any other example in private ownership.
The shoulder belt plate was worn on the leather shoulder belt.

The III. Battalion of the Bremen Landwehr Regiment was part of the army of the Kingdom of Hanover, particularly after the reorganization of troops from 1815 onwards. The Hanoverian Army, which existed from 1814 to 1866, was divided into field battalions and Landwehr battalions. A regiment in the Kingdom of Hanover typically consisted of one field battalion (professional soldiers) and several Landwehr battalions (Landwehr conscripts from the provincial districts), which together formed the regular army. After the Napoleonic Wars, the Hanoverian troops were officially formed into regiments on February 4, 1815, often with 1 field battalion and 3 Landwehr battalions forming a unit. The Landwehr battalions were formed from regional recruits, so the Bremen Landwehr Battalion (later III. Battalion in the formation) consisted primarily of soldiers from Bremen and surrounding areas.

Location München, circa 1910. Red wool cloth with yellow embroidered cipher “PRL”, dark blue cloth backing, for sewing in. Condition 2.

Circa 1915. Red wool with white embroidered cipher “B”, gray wool backing, for sewing in. Unworn. Condition 2++.

Aluminum. Width approx. 4.8 cm. Condition 2-.

Reserve Infantry Regiment No. 235 was established in Koblenz and Bonn.

Metal thread woven, length approximately 1170 mm, worn condition. Condition 2-

Zinc, field-gray tinted. Diameter approx. 2.05 cm. Condition 2.

The condition may vary slightly from the example photo.

Price per piece:

Stamped sheet iron, gold lacquered. Without the cloth backing and back plate. Two of four split pins present. Condition 2.

circa 1900. Frosted silver-plated, with attachment pin on reverse. Width 65 mm. Extremely rare, one of very few original examples!

Location Berlin. Circa 1900. Length approximately 12 cm. Field of one epaulette with staining. Condition 2-.

Circa 1900. Black patent leather, applied nickel silver cipher “FWR”. Upper section with one of three brass rings for suspension straps. Interior with unit stamp “HR 7 4E”. Worn condition. Condition 2.

The sabretache was introduced in 1850 for enlisted men and non-commissioned officers of the 2nd Leib-Husaren Regiment as well as all line regiments. Depending on the color of the braiding, the applied ornament was yellow (brass) or white (nickel silver). On the present piece, the applied ornament was changed from yellow (for HR7) to white during the period of service. Most likely the bearer transferred to another regiment.

Circa 1910. Partially embroidered with metallic thread on green cloth, the border edged in metallic thread, white linen backing. Height approximately 9.5 cm. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Gilt bronze on field-gray cloth, with backing plate under black fabric, without year designation. Condition 2.

Gilt sleeve badge, complete with dark blue cloth backing and backplate. Condition 2.

Home garrison Potsdam circa 1916/17. Only “Flaming Grenade”. Condition 2.

Garrison location Rendsburg/Kiel circa 1910. Condition 2.

Very rare!

Circa 1900. Diameter approximately 2.5 cm. Reverse marked “Kaiserliche Marine *”. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Gold bullion sash with 1 blue and 1 red stripe, tassels lined red/blue, with 2 closure hooks. Complete in original delivery box, box somewhat damaged. Condition 2. Very rare!

Home garrison Köln. Circa 1916/17. The shoulder straps of black cloth with red piping and unit number embroidered in red, field gray wool backing. One shoulder strap shows more age wear. Condition 2-.

Rare!

gilt, partially enameled, on dark blue cloth backing, without pin. Height approx. 5.5 cm, condition 2

Circa 1917/18. Lightly worn. Condition 2. Very rare!

Circa 1930. In original box. Condition 2.

In the rank of Oberleutnant (First Lieutenant). Circa 1900. Condition 2.

in the rank of Corvette Captain. Circa 1900. Large epaulettes with fields of black velvet, gold civil service overlays (two different versions (!)), silver crescents, silver braids, large silver bullion, black velvet lining on the underside. Condition 2.

Garrison Pasewalk, circa 1910. Cartridge box of black patent leather with gilt appliqués: Prussian eagle over trophies, flanked by 2 flaming grenades. Slightly aged, the leather strap attached to the reverse is torn but still present. Condition 2. Very rare.

Silver-plated execution, circa 1910, 26 mm, for the kolani tunic, identical maker, lightly worn, condition 2-.

Hannover location, circa 1860. Elegant cloth of dark blue wool with double silver lace border, at the rear corners on both sides applied in metal the Hanoverian Royal Crown above the large star of the Guard Regiments (George Star), the surrounding motto gilt with red background. The underside protected by black oilcloth, with 2 integrated pockets. Light signs of use and age. On the interior with old inventory label “Hannover.. Wing-Adjut. Shabraque 1893 from Penzing..”. Condition 2.

In the year 1893, numerous holdings were returned to Marienburg from Austrian exile.

This piece originally came from the Welf auction at Marienburg Castle and was sold by Sotheby's in October 2005.
A very beautiful and rare piece, the 1st time in our offerings in over 30 years.

Circa 1900. Hand-embroidered on dark blue. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Small form. Silver fields, silver braids with blue inserts, silver crescents, gold rank stars, metal civil service emblem, crimson cloth backing. Condition 2.

Circa 1915. Condition 2.

Circa 1840/50. The cloth base with minor moth damage. Condition 2.

Chamber piece, circa 1900. Braided cord in silver and “Imperial colors” with gilded appliqué bearing the royal monogram, with 3 acorns suspended. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Large pattern. Red cloth, gold crescents, silver braids with black stripes, red cloth backing. The cloth backings with moth holes. Condition 2-.

The 16th Landwehr Brigade belonged to the IV Army Corps; subordinated units were the 2nd Thuringian Landwehr Regiment No. 32 as well as the Landwehr Battalions Merseburg, Torgau and Naumburg.

Circa 1900. 6 cm wide silver sash with silver tassels. Complete with binding, worn diagonally over the shoulder. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Silver bullion sash with 3 red stripes, tassel with silver and red bullion threads, complete with patent clasp, in original box. Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Gold fields, gold braids with green stripes, gold crescents, red cloth backing, metal fittings. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Silver fields, silver braids with blue stripes, gold crescents with silver cord, gold civil service rosettes and metal civil service coat of arms, dark blue velvet backing. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Large pattern. Dark green cloth fields, gold bullion lace with green stripes and gold crescents, red cloth lining, applied metal civil service badge. Condition 2.

Rank of Lieutenant, from 1898. Light blue fields with applied Prussian coat of arms, stamped gold crescents, gold braid with blue stripes, dark blue cloth backing. Complete with shoulder buttons. Lightly worn, moth damage on underside, condition 2-.

Rank equivalent to Captain, circa 1880. Silver fields with Prussian civil service coat of arms and gold civil service rosettes, stamped silver crescents, wine-red cloth backing. Complete with passants and shoulder buttons. Worn condition, minor moth damage to cloth backing, condition 2-.
This variant only worn until 1889.

Small pattern circa 1910. Condition 2.

Brunswick, circa 1910. The wooden body covered with red morocco leather, sides with silver-plated fittings with semi-relief lion heads and carrying hooks, the lid in genuine silver with applied large gilt coat of arms bearing the bandeaux “Peninsula Sicilien Waterloo”, “Mars la Tour” and “Wilh: Herzog zu Braunschw. Lüneb.”. Only very slight wear from use. Condition 2.

Extremely rare!

Silver bullion sash with 2 black-red stripes, without clasp!, Condition 2.

Circa 1916. Crimson cloth base and piping, blue interwoven stripes, for sewing in. Worn condition, Condition Grade 2.

Silver-plated version circa 1910, 25 mm, for the colani (high-necked tunic), identical manufacturer, lightly worn, condition 2.
Price per piece.

Circa 1910. Heavy steep-edged gilt underlays, reverse with attachment pins. Worn, Condition 2.

Circa 1910. For sewing in. Condition 2.

Circa 1914. Light gray cloth base, for sewing in. Gilt fittings. Worn, condition 2.

Circa 1900. Large cartridge box with gilt lid and applied relief Bavarian coat of arms, red leather on reverse, closure button missing. Together with the bandolier, gold lace with 3 blue stripes and gilt fittings, underside of red cloth lining. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Chamber piece circa 1900. Yellow braided wool cord with suspended gilt imperial crown over sword and scepter. Only lightly worn, in good condition.
The lanyard was worn not only in Prussian regiments, but also in Bavarian, Saxon and Württemberg regiments whose Chef was Kaiser Wilhelm II.

woven version, with high-set crown, unissued. Condition 2

Metal thread woven construction, mint condition. Condition 1a

circa 1880. Black leather sabretache with applied crowned monogram “W” in nickel silver. Complete with black leather suspension straps with gilt lion head fittings. Worn, one leather strap damaged, condition 2.
Very rare, as the Braunschweig Artillery was already incorporated into the Prussian Army in 1886.

Brass boss with crowned monogram “MJ”, height 70 mm. Signs of use, condition 2. Probably for the curb bit.

Metal thread woven construction, length: 122 cm, worn condition, major tear in ribbon, condition grade 3

Metal thread woven construction, length: 134 cm, condition 1, unworn, still in original paper packaging!

For technical personnel, metal thread woven execution, dimensions approximately 70 cm, worn, shortened, condition 2-.

For technical personnel, metal thread woven construction, dimensions approximately 114 cm. Worn condition 2-.

For technical personnel, metal thread woven construction, dimensions approximately 94 cm. Worn condition. Condition 2.

Woven metal thread, approx. 1100 mm, well preserved.

Woven construction. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Circa 1900. Silver-plated brass star with the motto “Mit Gott für König und Vaterland 1860” (With God for King and Fatherland 1860), the center with finely enameled medallion with applied ring bearing the motto “suum cuique” (to each his own) and laurel branch, at center a brass plate with black lacquered eagle. Reverse with two mounting threads, distance approximately 6.5 cm. Condition 2.

Home garrison Schwerin, circa 1915/16. Cipher “FFM”. The piping somewhat “yellowed”. Condition 2.

Very rare!

Home garrison Dresden/Riesa. Circa 1916. Condition 2.

Circa 1820. White braided cord with two large bosses. Very well preserved. Condition 2. Very rare!

Circa 1910. Silver bullion sash with blue interwoven stripes, 2 tassels with silver and blue bullion threads, with both clasps. Adjustable, circumference up to approx. 85 cm. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Elegant white leather gloves, each with one button. Condition 2. Rarely found!

Location Berlin, circa 1910. Yellow cloth base, for sewing on. Condition 2.

Garrisoned at Marburg, circa 1900. Small pattern with large monogram cipher “M”. In original box. Very fine condition! Condition 2+.

Very rare! First time in our inventory!

Circa 1917/18. The regiment was established in 1916. Condition 2.

Brass, height approx. 13 cm. The rear mounting threads are bent. Condition 2.

The coat of arms eagle was introduced in 1860 for the 12 Line Grenadier Regiments.

Chamber piece 1916. Cotton fabric in the colors red and yellow. On the hem chamber stamp “B.-A.IX”, “2. Esk.”, as well as manufacturer “Ernst B... Königsberg 1916”. Condition 2.

The two Mecklenburg Dragoon Regiments were subordinated to the IX. Army Corps and belonged to the 4th Cavalry Division. From the end of 1914 this division operated on the Eastern Front.

For members of the naval cadet division aboard a training ship, woven cotton, length approximately 1190 mm, lightly worn. Condition 2

Circa 1900. Braided cord with 1 suspended metal grenade. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Circa 1917. Field gray cloth with regiment number “188” embroidered in red, for sewing in. Worn, with adhesive residue on reverse. Condition 2-.

The regiment was raised in 1915 at Laôn by IV. Reserve Corps.

Pattern from 1902 onwards. Black velvet backing, for sewing on, gilt metal devices "FOB". Unworn, condition 2+.
Very rare.

Circa 1910. In original box. The cloth backing on the reverse of one of the two epaulettes with two moth holes. Condition 2.

Located in Karlsruhe, circa 1900. Silver bullion fields, applied gilt crowns, silver braids with black interwoven strands, silver crescents, red cloth backings. Condition 2.

Circa 1820. Brass with applied crowned coat of arms within oak leaf wreath. Width approx. 12cm, height approx. 7.6 cm. Condition 2.

Very rare!

Red leather with separate pocket. Silver lace on yellow cloth on front, cloth with moth damage and faded. With original straps. Worn condition 2-

Large pattern 25 mm, non-ferrous metal, various makers, condition 2

Home garrison Potsdam circa 1916/17. Only “Flaming Grenade”. Condition 2.

Home garrison Leipzig, circa 1915. Cipher “GG”. With moth damage. Condition 2-.

Garrison Mühlhausen i.E. Circa 1910. Silver braid with black stripes, applied unit number “5” in brass, green cloth base with black secondary color, for sewing in. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Diameter approximately 2.5 cm. Reverse marked “Kaiserliche Marine *”. Condition 2.

Circa 1900. Diameter approximately 2.5 cm. Reverse marked “Kaiserliche Marine *”. Condition 2.

Heavy gilt metal construction on dark blue cloth backing and metal plate for the parade tunic. Dimensions approximately 8.7 x 13.5 cm. Condition 2+

Peacetime garrison Neu-Ruppin. Circa 1917/18. Condition 2.

gilt finish circa 1910, approx. 21 mm, lightly worn, condition 2.

circa 1910. Hand-embroidered metal thread construction, Imperial Crown over oak leaf wreath with Reich cockade. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Large gilt helmet plate, at center white porcelain medallion, polychrome with gold decoration, at center the Lippe Rose, surrounding inscription “Sapientiae Aut Veritati”. Reverse with mark of the porcelain manufactory. Condition 2. Very rare.

Circa 1910. Silver bullion sash with 2 gray stripes, tassels lined in black, complete with buckle. Suitable for waist circumference of approximately 82 cm. Condition 2.

Black silk with woven aluminum thread for technical personnel, shortened, otherwise still in very good condition. Condition 2-

Length approximately 70cm