Original WWII Period Nazi Flag  Captured By U.S. Soldiers. It is A very displayable  size about 24″ /32″ double sided NSDAP (Nazi) Party  flag.  Made of  cotton bunting type cloth and with multi piece construction and screened swastika. We placed a helmet on the flag for size reference.  Typical Nazi as seen in political rallies and  political events. A fantastic piece of WWII history. There are no condition issues, excellent shape (see photos). Overall a very collectible flag with lots of history Nice period used flag captured by a U.S. Veteran and brought home as a war trophy. Fresh “out of the woods” Nice used example showing the expected but minimal age and wear. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a U.S .Veteran as a trophy of war. A very collectible size  in excellent condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

riginal WWII German LUFTSCHUTZ M38 "Gladiator" Style Helmet Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran. Formed in late 1932 the Deutscher Luftschutzverband, (German Air Protection League), was a voluntary organization designed to provide civil air raid protection in large civilian centers. On September 26TH 1938 a specific helmet for RLB personnel was introduced that incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown. These helmets are commonly called the "Gladiator" style. The three piece, stamped sheet steel construction Luftschutz M38 "Gladiator" style helmet retains most of its original, smooth, dark satin blue painted finish. The front center of the helmet has a Luftschutz emblem decal in place which is fully retained. The black detailed, silver decal features stylized spread wings with a central oak-leaf sprig and a canted swastika positioned below a scripted banner, "Luftschutz". The helmet has two groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes to either side of the crown. All three of the small, flat headed, liner retaining rivets are intact. The helmet has an embossed, horizontal, beaded rim between the crown and the visor/neck guard. The visor/neck guard has a semi-circular "ear" cut-out and a brazed vertical seam to either side. Complete liner and chinstrap. In excellent condition. 100% guaranteed to be authentic complete museum documentation (COA) provided. Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers!

Original WWII German M-40 Scarce Gold Navy Decal Helmet Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran.  Helmet retains most of its original slightly rough textured field-grey paint. The golden yellow Kriegsmarine eagle decal is retained about 98%. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. M31 leather liner has tears and is missing a few pieces. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a deep number stamp, "333" and the interior left side apron has manufacturers code and size stamp "SE64" indicating size 64. This helmet was discarded by a U.S. Veteran in 1960 in Queens N.Y. We bought it about a decade ago sold it much later and recently had the opportunity to buy it again. A very scarce German Navy helmet typical of those worn by the coastal artillery units in Normandy. A nice honest untouched Veteran bring back. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Back In  Stock! Original WWII German Iron Cross Second Class Medal Brought Home By U.S. Veteran. Classic WWII German Iron Cross. It was worn as shown in the photos on the day of presentation. After that the ribbon only was worn. This is one of the most iconic medals of Germany in both WWI and WWII. We have several examples and will pick the best one for you. They very in condition from good to very good. It will include the ribbon and medal. Brought home by a U.S .Veteran as a trophy of war.100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a U.S .Veteran as a trophy of war. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Please see our other German Medals and Relics From WWII.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers

Original WWII German Luftwaffe Officer's Parade Belt And Buckle Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran. Die struck, aluminum alloy construction belt buckle. The horizontally oval, buckle features an embossed, oak-leave wreath to the outside edge encompassing a slightly domed, pebbled field, with a separate early "droop tailed" pattern Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons to the center. The eagle is secured to the buckle a small, dome headed rivet which is visible on the reverse. Nice quality, roughly 46mm wide, 100cm long, bright, silver/aluminum brocade belt. One of the fasteners is broken and missing (see pics) otherwise in good condition. It is fastened together with loop and the belt functions well and could be used on a display with a uniform if desired. Priced accordingly. 100% guaranteed to be authentic complete museum documentation (COA) provided.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Large Civil War Photo And Letter Grouping Of Lorenzo Dow Grove 1st Rhode Island Cavalry KIA. A great killed in action grouping of a Cavalry Captain. On 10/31/1862 he was wounded at the battle of Mountville, VA. he died the next day. Has his photo and family photos, related newspaper clippings and letter. Also comes with an impressive research dossier.containing copies of his war and service records and other research.  100% Guaranteed the be Authentic, Comes with Museum documentation (COA). Please see our other Civil War artifacts  available on our web site.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. A great KIA grouping.

Original Civil War Period Large Caliber Percussion Cap Pin fire French Import Lefaucheux Semi Working  condition Civil War period  pistol This was  imported for the U.S. market during the Civil War. There is no date or numbers so it is impossible to accurately date this one. Most likely early 1860's.. It is a standard version with etched wood grips.  This is a large pistol caliber.  The spring is tight and good.  This gun does work and does cock and fire. the cylinder does not revolve on it's own and the ejection rod is missing as well as the shell door.   The gun is about a .44 caliber. A choice beautiful display pistol. A favorite of both Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War. Many Civil War soldiers carried private purchase “back up” weapons as illustrated in the photo above. This gun is 100% guaranteed to be authentic, and unaltered. A fantastic semi  functioning display piece. Complete museum documentation (COA) provided. This is a pre-1898 antique gun so no federal registration is required. Although this is a semi working gun we do not recommend firing antique guns. If you decide to repair and shoot it, we will not be held liable for any results. You are responsible for knowing your local laws. No sales to New Jersey, New York City, D.C., or outside the United States. No Paypal payments on guns.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

The War Merit Cross (Silver Metal) was instituted on October 18TH 1939, in two classes with both classes issued, with and without swords, for award to military personnel and civilians, including females and foreigners, for exemplary service and/or bravery in Germany’s war effort. Die struck bronze alloy service award with a white metal (silver) wash is in the form of a Maltese style cross with a circular centerpiece with an embossed, canted, swastika encircled by a nicely detailed oak-leaf wreath to the obverse. The reverse centerpiece has the embossed date,"1939", which is also encompassed by a nicely detailed oak-leaf wreath. The background field of both the obverse and reverse centerpieces is smooth while the arms of the cross have a pebbled background field with raised, smooth, outer edges. The medal loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact. The award comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. We have several in stock and will pick the best one for you. All are in excellent condition. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945. Offering is for 1 (one) war service cross with swords with ribbon.  Very limited.  Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Rare Original WWII Era German Model 1916 Double Decal Army (Herr) Transitional Named Helmet. Factory re-furbished construction German M16 helmet retains about 65% of its  field-grey over-paint. The left side of the helmet has an Wehrmacht eagle decal which is retained about 80%. The tri-color shield on the right side is about 60%. The two forward liner retaining rivets, both of the extended ventilation side lugs and both of the early chinstrap retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has an M31 tan leather liner with the metal liner band ans all eight fingers still intact. An amazingly excellent condition liner.  Name is written in the liner in ink. Shows the expected age, but overall excellent condition. Nice helmet. The early large bolt German style helmets are scarce most of this type of transitional helmets seen are the Austrian versions. US. Veteran bring back Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

SOLD Original Civil War Confederate Drum Canteen Recovered On The Gettysburg Retreat Route. A relic condition Confederate drum canteen in collectors glass case. Recovered on the retreat route west of Gettysburg. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers 

Sold Original WWII Period German Fire Police Helmet Brought Back By A U.S. Veteran. The stamped sheet steel construction, civic M34 "square dip" style helmet retains a  portion of its original black satin finish paint. The left side of the helmet has a, silver bordered, black based, police decal with the second pattern, silver, wreathed police eagle as introduced on July 28TH 1936.  The helmet has two separate, groups of seven, "salt & pepper" ventilation holes positioned on each side of the crown. All four of the flat headed liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 civic style, light tan leather liner. Liner is complete. Original chinstrap is complete. The interior crown has the addition of leather crown lining panel with internal padding. The back leather neck protector is removed as well as the aluminum top "comb". The Nazi party shield is not present and looks like it was not applied making this a later model.  Priced accordingly. US. Veteran bring back Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Original German NSDAP (Nazi) Party Enamel RZM Marked Membership Badge Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. The NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), was originally founded in Munich as the DAP, Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (German Worker’s Party), on January 5TH 1919. When Adolf Hitler joined the DAP in the autumn of 1919 he was to reform what was basically a debating society into an active political party. Appointed as the first chairman of the party on July 29TH 1921 Hitler was to restructure it along para-military lines in a hierarchy of four levels of government. Of Note: In late 1934 items manufactured for the NSKK, including membership pins, came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Standard issue membership badge awarded to all personnel on acceptance as an official party member. 24mm diameter, die struck alloy badge NSDAP membership badge with multi-colored enamel work. Badge features a translucent red, circular outer border with embossed silvered script, "National-Sozialistiche-D.A.P.", encompassing a white enamel field with canted black enamel swastika. Pebbled field is visible below the translucent red enameled outer border. Well marked with embossed the "RZM" logo, beside which is embossed the manufacturer’s code.  In good condition with very minor storage wear. We have several from a large collection, we will select the best one for you. Offering is for one (1) Nazi Party  Pin. US. Veteran bring back Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Very limited supply. Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

SOLD Original WWII German Hitler Youth Sports Event Badge Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran. Sports in the early period of the Third Reich had an underlying, subversive role as a form of military training, due to the restrictions imposed on the Germans by the Treaty of Versailles. As a result, sporting events were very highly regarded by the N.S.D.A.P. Solid cast aluminum badge, roughly in the form of a vertical oval, comprised of the Hitler Youth diamond with a mobile swastika to its center, surmounted by an eagle, with a spray of oak leaves to either side and "1936" scrolled beneath. We have several we will pick the best one for you. The date might vary.  100% guaranteed to be authentic complete museum documentation (COA) provided.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.