Original Pre-WWII French Air Force Pilot Badge. Excellent example 1930s French Air Service pilot’s badge made in stamped brass in three pieces, silvered and fire gilt. Measures 57mm across the wings. Two loops on reverse with a bar fastener. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Original Pre-WWII German Army Weimar Reichswehr Soldier ID Truppen Ausweis RARE. A very rare photo identity paper known as the Troop Identity. Issued to Oberwachtmeister Otto Wehring in the Reichswehr in 1923 with Artillerie Regiment Nr 5. He was one of the 100,000 standing army. Interestingly the II Batt, that Wehring was in was in Bayern, and the Reichswehr took part in the downing of H Putsch in 9 November 1923. If Wehring was present, we will not know, but he certainly was in active service at the time in a very small army.’Reich Defense’ was the official name of the German armed forces during the Weimar Republic and the first years of the Third Reich. After Germany was defeated in World War I, the Imperial German Army (Deutsches Heer) was dissolved in order to be reshaped into a peacetime army. From it a provisional Reichswehr was formed in March 1919. Under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, the rebuilt German army was subject to severe limitations in size, structure and armament. The official formation of the Reichswehr took place on 1 January 1921 after the limitations had been met. The German armed forces kept the name’Reichswehr’ until Adolf Hitler’s 1935 proclamation of the “restoration of military sovereignty”, at which point it became part of the new Wehrmacht. Although ostensibly apolitical, the Reichswehr acted as a state within a state, and its leadership was an important political power factor in the Weimar Republic. The Reichswehr sometimes supported the democratic government, as it did in the Ebert-Groener Pact when it pledged its loyalty to the Republic, and sometimes backed anti-democratic forces through such means as the Black Reichswehr, the illegal paramilitary groups it sponsored in contravention of the Versailles Treaty. The Reichswehr saw itself as a cadre army that would preserve the expertise of the old imperial military and form the basis for German rearmament. Structure of the Reichswehr. Arms limitations under the Treaty of Versailles. In Part V of the 1919 Versailles Peace Treaty, Germany had obligated itself to limit the size and armaments of its military forces so that they could be used only as border protection and for the maintenance of order within Germany. In accordance with the treaty’s provisions, personnel strength was limited to a professional army of 100,000 men plus a 15,000-man navy. The establishment of a general staff was prohibited. Heavy weapons above defined calibers, armored vehicles, submarines and large warships were prohibited, as was any type of air force. The regulations were overseen by the Military Inter-Allied Commission of Control until 1927. Conscription into the German army had traditionally been for a period of 1 to 3 years. After they had completed their terms of service, the discharged soldiers created a large pool of trained reserves. The Versailles Treaty fixed the term of service for Reichswehr officers at 25 years and for all others at 12 in order to prevent such a buildup of reservists. Artillerie Regiment Nr 5. The regiment was formed on January 1, 1921 in Ulm from the Reichswehr Artillery Regiments 11, 13 and 14 of the Transitional Army. At the beginning of the 1920s, the departments in Ulm and Fulda exchanged their numbering. In the course of the expansion of the Reichswehr in 1934, the new regiments Artillery Regiment Ulm, Artillery Regiment Fulda and Artillery Regiment Ludwigsburg, each with five departments, were set up from the three departments of the regiment. On October 15, the Artillery Regiment Ulm was renamed Artillery Regiment 5 and placed under the 5th Infantry Division. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army Infantry Photo Album 112 Photos 1930s. Condition Vintage pre-owned item. The album spine binding is detached, but the photographs remain viewable and enjoyable. Please check the images carefully for detailed condition. Item Details Type: Original Military Photo Album Country: Japan Era: Estimated around Showa 8 (circa 1933) Number of Photos: Approx. 112 photographs Album Size: Approx. 25 cm x 19 cm Contents (as identified). Imperial Japanese Army infantry regiment. Soldiers and military uniforms. Tanks and armored vehicles. Military ceremonies and regimental flag events. Locations including Yamagata Station, Chitoseyama, Obanazawa, and Kajo Park. Officers such as Brigade Commander Kawahara and Colonel Tanaka Historical Context This album is believed to date from around 1933 during the early expansion period of the Imperial Japanese Army following the Manchurian Incident. It documents military personnel, equipment, ceremonies, and local activities, providing a rare visual record of the pre-World War II Japanese Army. Following the Manchurian Incident of 1931, the Imperial Japanese Army entered a period of rapid expansion and military activity across East Asia. During this time, soldiers and officers often compiled personal or regimental photo albums to record training exercises, ceremonies, and daily life within their units. Albums containing large numbers of original photographs are particularly valuable to historians and collectors because they provide a continuous visual record of military organization, equipment, and regional deployment during the early 1930s. Examples documenting infantry regiments and military life in regional Japan, such as Yamagata, are relatively scarce and offer unique insight into the pre-World War II era of the Japanese military. About other area, please ask me. International Buyers – Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Original pre-war cast-metal desktop model of a twin-engine transport aircraft, presented as a commemorative/award by the Imperial Japanese Aviation Association (: / Romaji: Teikoku Hiko Kyokai). Box lid bears the ink stamp:??? (“Commemorative Item – Imperial Japanese Aviation Association”). Underside of the airplane is cast/engraved:?? . Metal alloy body (cast “white metal”/zinc type), nickel-silver tone. Two small propellers fitted. Size (photos with ruler): wingspan approx. 17-18 cm (? 7 in), length 13-14 cm (? 5-5.5 in). Period piece; not a modern reproduction. The Imperial Japanese Aviation Association was a semi-public national body active from the 1910s through the 1940s to promote aviation in Japan. It worked with government, Army/Navy, schools, and industry to popularize flying, sponsor air meets & model contests, publish magazines, and raise donation funds for aircraft procurement. Items like this were awards, presentation gifts, or donor premiums to encourage public support for aviation. What happened / what does it represent? A stylized model of a twin-engine transport (civil/military liaison & training types of the late 1930s). Such commemoratives were displayed in schools, clubs, and private homes-symbols of modern technology and national aviation pride on the eve of the Pacific War. Late 1930s-early 1940s (Showa pre-war years). The casting style, typography, and association mark match period souvenirs before 1945. Produced and awarded in Japan; the Association’s activities were nationwide, with headquarters in Tokyo and regional chapters. Why was it made? To promote aviation awareness, reward supporters, and commemorate events (air shows, exhibitions, donation drives, school programs). The clearly marked box and base show it was an official Association presentation. How was it made/used? Cast-metal body with plated finish; small press-fit propellers; presented in a plain kiri-style wood box stamped with the association name-practical packaging typical of period awards. Exact Japanese Marks (for researchers). Why collectors value this piece. Clearly association-marked on both box and model. Pre-WWII aviation object-bridges civil & military collecting fields. Compact desktop size; excellent display & research value. Imperial Japanese Aviation Association; Teikoku Hiko Kyokai; prewar Japan; aviation award; transport aircraft model; WWII home-front; propaganda; donor premium; original box; Japanese militaria; aeronautical history. Historical note: This item is offered as a period artifact for research/collecting purposes only. It does not endorse any past ideology. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Original Pre-WWII French Air Force Pilot Badge. Excellent example 1930s French Air Service pilot’s badge made in stamped brass in three pieces, silvered and fire gilt. Measures 57mm across the wings. Two loops on reverse with a bar fastener. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
This is an original pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Navy photo album documenting sailor training at the Sasebo Naval Barracks, one of the most important naval training facilities in Japan. The album was created as a graduation / completion commemorative album for sailors who entered service in June 1934 (Showa 9) and completed their training in the 6th Sailor Training Squad. Sasebo Naval Barracks was responsible for training new sailors before they were assigned to warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Many naval personnel who later served during the Pacific War began their careers in institutions like this. The album contains a wide range of fascinating historical photographs, including. Sailor group portraits. Naval instructors and officers. Bayonet and rifle training drills. Formation exercises and parade grounds. Life inside the naval training facility. Photographs of Sasebo harbor and naval vessels. One particularly interesting page includes a portrait of Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, who later served as Minister of the Navy and Prime Minister of Japan. At the end of the album there is also a roster listing the names of the sailors, providing valuable historical documentation of the individuals who trained in this unit. Some roster details have been partially obscured in the listing images to protect personal information. Albums like this rarely survive with their original photographs and roster intact, making this a valuable primary historical document related to the Imperial Japanese Navy. 19 × 27 × 2.5 cm. Total pages: 57 pages. A highly collectible piece for collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy memorabilia and WWII military history. Overall good condition for its age. There are minor signs of age such as wear, stains, and small scratches consistent with a historical item. Please see photos for details. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Original Pre-WWII 1936 Soviet Russian Red Army RKM Militia Sleeve Shield. Very nice original item. Well made item in bronzed steel with original fastening prongs (one is missing, but does little to distract from the item). Very nice enamel in mint condition, the badge is 42mm tall. Rare to find original period badge has great eye appeal. The RKM was introduced by order of the NKVD of the USSR No. The Soviet RKM (Raboche-Krestyanskaya Militsiya, or Worker-Peasant Militia) was the primary Soviet law enforcement and public order force from the Russian Revolution until the USSR’s collapse, responsible for internal security, enforcing policies like the Five-Year Plans, and later fighting in WWII. It was distinct from the Red Army but often closely linked, evolving from revolutionary volunteer units into a formal, albeit often under-equipped, force in 1937 and lead by the NKVD. The RKM faced constant challenges with training, corruption, and organization. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
This is a pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army commemorative photo album. 1st Transport Battalion (Shichohei Dai-ichi Daitai). Unlike frontline combat units, this battalion was responsible for. Logistics and supply transport. The lifeline of the army. About the 1st Transport Battalion. The Transport (Shichohei) units handled. Established in the Meiji era, these units supported divisional operations through the Russo-Japanese War and later conflicts. However, historically, the Japanese military placed less institutional emphasis on logistics compared to Western powers. Many historians consider logistical insufficiency one of the structural causes of Japan’s eventual defeat. This album therefore represents not just military life – but the backbone system that determined battlefield sustainability. Contents of the Album. Military motorcycle with sidecar. Barracks and base facilities. Family and school photographs. A photograph of what appears to be a. Military airship exiting a massive hangar. The airship image is particularly significant and may relate to early Japanese military aviation infrastructure. Most surviving albums focus on infantry or combat units. Logistics battalion materials are comparatively rarer in the market. The human side of support troops. The operational structure of supply units. The infrastructure behind early 20th century warfare. It is both a military collectible and a primary historical source. Age-related toning and stains. Binding wear consistent with age. Overall condition appropriate for a pre-war original item. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
PRE-WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS AIR ASSOCIATES FUR LINED LEATHER FLIGHT HELMET. Size large, made from heavy russet brown leather with fur lining and spec tag inside. Strap with buckle works fine. Shows some use but nice for it’s age. Thank you for your interest in our items. We hope your experience with Battleground Collectibles A division of Curts Gun Shop, INC. Will meet your expectations. Have a great day! Welcome to Battleground Collectables, a division of Curt’s Gun Shop, INC. We have been in business for over 40 years, our physical store is located in Mifflinville PA. We specialize in historical militaria and stock a wide variety of unique items. Hope you will stop in for a visit soon. M-F 10-6 and 9-4 on Saturdays. We strive to accurately describe each of our listings and add plenty of clear photos. We welcome sales from our customers around the world on items marked as such. Do not order items that specifically list US sales only. Many of the items we sell are at least 60 and in many cases more than 100 years old and in some cases have literally been through a war. We work hard to accurately describe each item and give an honest description that highlights and defect the item may have. More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. Make your listings stand out with FREE Vendio custom templates! FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.
This is an original Japanese Navy crew group photograph taken in 1936 (Showa 11) aboard the light cruiser Oi. The banner visible at the top of the photograph clearly reads. This type of large-scale group photograph was typically taken during active service periods, not for individual souvenirs, making it a rare and historically meaningful image. The Oi was a Japanese light cruiser commissioned in the early 1920s. Later in her career, the Oi was modified for high-speed operations and escort missions. She was eventually sunk in 1944 after being hit by a submarine torpedo while on duty in southern waters. This photograph captures the Japanese Navy just before World War II, during a transitional period between peacetime and full wartime mobilization. Show the entire crew. Were taken onboard the vessel. Are increasingly scarce and valued by collectors of naval history, maritime photography, and pre-war Japanese ephemera. There are visible signs of age, including creases, edge wear, and small tears. However, the overall image, banner text, and crew formation remain clearly identifiable. Please review all photos carefully for condition details. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).