A Writer At War

Deemed unfit for service when the Germans invaded in 1941,Vasily Grossman became a special correspondant for the Red Star newspaper.He witnessed the appalling defeats and desperate retreats of 1941,the defence of Moscow and fighting in the Ukraine.In August 1942 he was posted to Stalingrad.He was present at the battle of Kursk.With red armies advance he reached Berdichev where his worst fears f...  read more

Code: 1489

Ivans War Book

Ivans War is the first book to put the experience of the ordinary Russian soldier at the heart of a narrative of the war on the Eastern Front.A compelling book for those who wish to understand the conflict from a rarely seen perspective.
Paperback 396 pages
Published 2005
By Catherine Merridale  read more

Code: 1488

Kar98K Bayonet

Superb example by Carl Eickhorn.Dated 1940.Matching numbers.Near Mint blade with deep blueing.Has not been sharpened or repointed.Waffenampt marked.Wooden grips are some of the best i`ve seen.Matching scabbard is also waffenampt stamped.Super condition frog maker marked and dated 1942.In Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 1487

K98 Ammo Pouches

Near matching pair.Show wear through usage.Dated 1940 and 1936.Maker marked.Originally brown,these pouches have been dyed black as per regulations in late 1939.All internal dividers still intact.A super looking early set.In Very Good condition.  read more

Code: 1486

Pony Fur Back Pack

Strong fur to cover.Type with leather shoulder straps.Matching RB numbers to straps and pack.Overall in Good condition.
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Code: 1485

Grenadier Dog Tag

Zinc dog tag for a Grenadier of Battalion 164.Infantry were redesignated Grenadiers on 15th October 1942 making this disk reasonably rare.164th Regement fought in Russia before being transferred to France in 1944,ending up on the Rhine in 1945.In Good Condition.  read more

Code: 1482

Infantry Dog Tag

Zinc dogtag for an Infantryman of a mixed rifle company.The rare prefix of gemischt meaning mixed company.Infanterie Regiment 365 fought in Belgium,France and Russia ending the war in Hungary.In Very Good condition.  read more

Code: 1481

Machine Gunner Dog Tag

Aluminium dogtag for a machinegunner of the 12th company of replacement battalion 412.As this unit was redesignated Grenadier Ersatz Batallion 412 on 7th November 1942,this disc must have been issued before this date.In Very Good condition.  read more

Code: 1480

Photo Post Card

Postcard sized portrait photo of Wehrmacht private wearing M34 sidecap and early war tunic.In Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 1475

Belt

Leather is still strong with no splits or cracks.Riveted belt hook.Size 32-38 inch waist.In Good condition.  read more

Code: 1471