Huge ETO Bring Back Lot

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I thought I would share this large lot of German bring backs just out of the U.S. veterans estate.  I have had many vet bring backs over the years but this lot is by far the largest & most diverse I have come across.  The U.S. veteran was a Sherman tank crewman with the 3rd Armored Division, he enlisted in 1942 and was discharged in 1945.  As you will see this veteran had made his way into German factories or warehouses as some of the items are multiples & in unissued condition.  All of the spoils shown here with the exception of the tunic, breeches, boots & sword were shipped home in the 10 in 1 ration box you see in the photos.  When his wife received this box she wrote back to him "don't send me nazi stuff send me jewelry".

 

First photo up is the lot in its entirety, I hope you enjoy.

 

     

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German bugle, hunting horn & armbands.  There is a total of 24 armbands, all factory unissued. 

[Dave T]

Nice Haul!

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 5 different NSDAP flags & banners along with one factory unused flag center.  The flag in the bottom left was signed by his unit.

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An interesting variety of mostly unissued insignia to include 2 Police gorgets.

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Cigarette card albums & books.

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Factory unissued Heer enlisted M-43 cap, worn Heer enlisted visor & the 10 in 1 ration box.

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Heer Cavalry NCO tunic with what I think is the rank of Stabsfeldwebel.  Also included are the riding breeches with suspenders still in place, the German soldiers handkerchief is still in the pocket.

[jmd62]

Very nice haul there, congrats!!

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Hob nailed boots that I believe belonged to the same cavalry NCO.

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Imperial German Officer sword & early SA dagger.

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Another early SA dagger & an early Heer Officer dagger.

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German K98 bayonet & Czech VZ-24 bayonet.

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 A few photos of the unit signed NSDAp flag.

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Factory bundle of 200 unissued Heer helmet decals.

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Close up of factory unissued M-43 cap.

 

That about wraps it up, thanks for checking it out!

[John4022]

Amazing  👍  👍  👍

Love the m43 & the vet signed flag!

[Brian Keith]

Neat time capsule of what a young man sends home from war. I wonder if his wife got any jewelry? Excellent find, love the signed flag and the original shipping box!

BKW

[Timberwolf]

Wow that’s an incredible grouping! Are you keeping it together hopefully? 

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Thanks for the positive comments! 

 

Yes, I am keeping the lot together.  The only thing I am going to part with are some of the helmet decals, I don't think I need 200 of them.

 

 

[dhcoleterracina]

Well done, great stuff, it's still out there!

[Ivydiv]

What a great bunch of bring backs. You are very fortunate to have come across them. Condition is fantastic. Proof positive that our guys really did bring back everything that wasn't nailed down.