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WWII German Wehrmacht Officers / NCO Combat Boots. Early War. Exceptional Rarity. Museum-Quality Condition (Lot: 1339)
Starting bid: $ 1,995German Army (Wehrmacht) combat boots for enlisted men and non-commissioned officers — early World War II period, first half of the war.
An extraordinary find. Boots of this type, in this condition, are virtually impossible to encounter on the antique militaria market. A piece this well-preserved represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any serious collector of Third Reich militaria.
Do not miss your chance to own a genuine artifact of the early war German fighting man — the kind of item that simply does not come up for sale anymore. -
Wehrmacht Marching Boots (Marschstiefel), Germany (Lot: 1334)
Starting bid: $ 1,225Wehrmacht marching boots crafted from genuine brown leather, featuring the characteristic tall shaft. The sole is fitted with original forged hobnails (heel irons) designed to enhance durability and traction. The sole bears the manufacturer’s stamp “Spangenberg”. The boots display signs of wear consistent with period use, including natural leather patina and oxidation on metal components. Of considerable interest to collectors of German armed forces uniforms and equipment from the Second World War period.
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Luftwaffe Flight Boots ‘Original Wilop’, Germany (Lot: 1338)
Starting bid: $ 975Luftwaffe flight boots manufactured by Wilop. The boots are made of quality brown leather with a construction typical of aviation footwear. The shafts are high, featuring a zipper closure on the inner side for ease of donning. The sole is leather with a rubber heel tap.
The interior bears the manufacturer’s stamp of Wilop — a well-known German firm specializing in the production of flight equipment for the Luftwaffe. The company Wilop (Wilhelm Lohmann, Pinneberg) was one of the principal suppliers of flight boots and gloves for the German Air Force.
Such boots formed part of the flight clothing ensemble issued to pilots and aircrew members of the Luftwaffe. The footwear design provided protection from cold at altitude and comfort when operating aircraft pedals. The supple leather and well-designed shaft construction did not restrict movement and permitted rapid egress from the cockpit in emergency situations.
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Wehrmacht Marching Boots (Marschstiefel) (Lot: 1335)
Starting bid: $ 875Wehrmacht marching boots crafted from brown leather with tall shafts. The interior of the shaft bears a stamp dated ’43’ (1943) along with numerical markings ‘2917 43 T18’. The soles are reinforced with characteristic steel hobnails (Schuhnägel) arranged around the perimeter of the toe and heel, with metal horseshoe plates on the heels. The original canvas pull loops for donning remain intact inside the boots. This example exhibits natural wear consistent with period use and is of particular interest to collectors of Third Reich uniforms and equipment.
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Luftwaffe Flight Boots, ‘Original Wilop’, Germany (Lot: 1336)
Starting bid: $ 655Luftwaffe pilot flight boots from the World War II period. The construction consists of a leather lower section and a black suede shaft. The shaft is equipped with a side zipper for ease of donning, as well as adjustable straps with metal buckles at the top and bottom sections. The sole bears the manufacturer’s stamp ‘Original Wilop’ with a heraldic image. The rubber sole features a distinctive textured pattern with circular studs. These boots were designed to protect against low temperatures at high altitudes and represent significant collector interest as an example of specialized aviation equipment.
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Luftwaffe Flight Boots with Side Zipper, Germany (Lot: 1333)
Starting bid: $ 655Flight boots (Fliegerstiefel) from the World War II period, designed for Luftwaffe aircrews. The boots are crafted from two-tone leather, featuring polished brown leather on the lower section and light brown suede on the upper shaft. The construction includes a side zipper fastening for ease of wear, along with adjustable leather straps with metal buckles at the ankle area. The rubber sole displays a textured pattern with circular studs and bears the “ORIGINAL VULCO” stamp with a coat of arms motif. The boots exhibit signs of use and characteristic patina on the leather, confirming their service history in combat operations.
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Wehrmacht Winter Boots with Felt Shafts (Filzstiefel), Size 30 (Lot: 1332)
Starting bid: $ 825German Army winter boots from the Second World War period, featuring a combined construction. The lower portion is made of black grained leather with a reinforced toe cap of natural brown leather, while the shafts are constructed from dense grey-brown felt. The shafts feature leather reinforcing elements and adjustable straps with metal buckles. The sole is leather with characteristic round metal hobnails (Eisenbeschlag) for enhanced durability. The sole bears the size marking “30”. This type of footwear was used in winter conditions on the Eastern Front to provide protection against extremely low temperatures.
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Wehrmacht Winter Boots with Felt Shafts (Filzstiefel) (Lot: 1331)
Starting bid: $ 290German Army winter boots from the World War II period, designed for use in Eastern Front conditions. The construction features a black leather lower section with brown heel reinforcements and gray felt shafts. The shafts are equipped with leather straps featuring metal buckles for fastening, as well as characteristic triangular leather reinforcements. The sole is rubber with a textured tread pattern; the fabric lining inside the shaft has been preserved. The boots are in good collectible condition with natural signs of storage and use.
Sold at Blitz price
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U.S. Navy Bureau of Navigation Mark II Sextant — David White Co., Milwaukee — Serial No. 647-1939 — With Original U.S. Naval Observatory Certificate of Inspection, dated August 15, 1941 (Lot: 1114)
Auction EndedThe Navy Mark II sextant by David White Company of Milwaukee was one of the principal instruments of U.S. Navy navigation throughout World War II. This example, serial number 647-1939, was inspected and certified by the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington on August 15, 1941 — just four months before Pearl Harbor — making it a genuine pre-war/early-war service instrument. The limb reads to single degrees with drum micrometer to 1 minute, and vernier to 6 seconds of arc. Original mahogany dovetailed case with brass hardware and David White Company nameplate. Original inspection certificate with handwritten eccentricity corrections and inspector’s signature survives intact. Telescope present.
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Imperial Japanese Army WWII Wooden Ammunition / Supply Crate, Showa 15 (1940), Original Rope Handles (Lot: 1068)
Auction EndedLarge field supply crate from the Imperial Japanese Army, dated to Showa Year 15 (1940). Lid bears hand-stenciled kanji markings indicating production year, arsenal or unit designation, and logistical data. Pine board construction with iron hardware and, notably, both original heavy rope carrying handles retained — a rare find, as these are almost always missing on surviving examples. Solid and display-ready. A compelling piece of Pacific Theater militaria.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 115 -
Imperial Japanese Army WWII 8×6.2° Artillery Stereoscopic Observation Binoculars — Serial No. 4021 — Complete Set with Brass Tripod, Metal Transport Case & Canvas Tripod Carrier No. 1902 (Lot: 1073)
Auction EndedA large-format precision artillery observation binocular of the Imperial Japanese Army, marked 8×6.2°, No. 4021 with Imperial Arsenal acceptance star stamp. This periscope-style instrument was used throughout the war by Battery Commanders for observation without exposure to enemy fire. Complete with adjustable-height tripod with matching serial number; tripod legs fold, extend, and lock in place. The instrument features precision azimuth and elevation adjustment dials with graduated scales. Included: original brass/aluminum field tripod with azimuth head, ribbed aluminum transport case, and canvas cylindrical tripod carrier marked No. 1902 with original straps. Optics clear on both sides.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 775
