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French M1822 light cavalry saber with its sword kn

1 - French M1822 light cavalry saber with its sword knot. Curved blade with a hollow edge and flat back, engraved with “Manufacture d’Armes de Châtellerault, January 1897.” Leather-wrapped grip with watermark, restored at a later date. Brass mount stamped with the number 796, three-pronged crossguard. Iron scabbard stamped with the same number as the weapon. One suspension ring. Normal signs of wear. Good condition. Includes its brown leather sword knot in good condition. French M1822 enliste

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€225

French cavalry officer’s saber, Model 1854, with a

2 - French cavalry officer’s saber, Model 1854, with a whistle-mounted sword knot. Straight blade marked on the back “Coulaux et Cie Klingenthal”; marking worn. Pommel aligned with the blade’s axis. Two parallel blood grooves. Chiseled gilded bronze mount. Short-tailed pommel decorated with laurel leaves. Guard with three arched joints. Horn hilt, filigree missing. In a polished steel scabbard with a single strap. Includes a leather whistle sword knot; the whistle is functional and has been

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€160

Lot of 2 Gras Model 1874 sword bayonets. Both manu

3 - Lot of 2 Gras Model 1874 sword bayonets. Both manufactured at the Saint-Étienne arsenal. One dated 1875, with a fine blade and oxidation on the grip and scabbard. The other dated 1878, in better condition. Normal wear and tear, patina. Lot of 2 French Gras M1874 sword bayonets. Both manufactured at the Saint-Étienne arsenal. One dated 1875 with a fine blade and oxidation on the grip and scabbard. The other dated 1878 is in better condition. Wear consistent with use. Age-related patina.

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€60

Pair of French M1884 cartridge belts. Made of blac

4 - Pair of French M1884 cartridge belts. Made of black waxed leather, rectangular in shape, with iron loops; the leather sheath on one of them is damaged. Unmodified (1892). Still widely used by Territorial troops and second-line units during the war. Signs of wear and patina. Pair of French M1884 ammunition pouches. Black waxed leather, rectangular in shape, with iron belt loops. The leather covering on one is damaged. Not modified to the 1892 pattern. Still widely used by Territorial and second-l

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€375

French heavy cavalry blanket. A very fine Model 18

5 - French heavy cavalry blanket. A very fine Model 1895 blanket for dragoons or cuirassiers, made of dark wool with blue stripes. Clearly marked “GUERRE” and dated 1903. In very good condition, with a few moth-eaten spots. Dimensions approximately 1.64 m x 1.30 m. French heavy cavalry blanket. Fine Model 1895 blanket for dragoons or cuirassiers in dark wool with blue stripes. Clearly marked “GUERRE” and dated 1903. Very good condition with a few moth nibbles. Approximate dimensions: 1.64 m

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€275

Seurre pickaxe and shovel with its cavalry carrier

6 - Seurre pickaxe and shovel with its cavalry carrier. Metal head in good condition, repainted brown. Wooden handle with its distinctive hole. Leather carrier with protective boot and straps; the rear strap is detached from the upper section; ring with carrying strap. Signs of normal wear and tear, patina. Seurre pickaxe shovel with cavalry carrier. Metal head in good condition, repainted brown. Wooden handle with distinctive hole. Leather carrier with protective boot and straps. Rear strap detache

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€150

French cavalry canteen with horizon blue cover. A

7 - French cavalry canteen with horizon blue cover. A lovely Model 1884 cavalry canteen with a horizon blue wool cover. Includes its stopper, brown leather harness—possibly inscribed with the name “Launay Raymond,” unless I’m mistaken—and its quart. Signs of normal wear and age-related patina. French cavalry canteen with horizon blue cover. Fine Model 1884 cavalry canteen with a horizon blue wool cover. Complete with stopper, brown leather harness—possibly inscribed with the name “Laun

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€150

French cavalry saber that belonged to a viscount.

8 - French cavalry saber that belonged to a viscount. Cavalry saber with a straight blade featuring a hollow edge and a flat back. Marked “G. Barré, manufacturer in Paris.” Hilt with three secondary branches. Short pommel engraved with the letter V and a viscount’s crown. Horn grip with filigree, the filigree damaged in the middle. Iron scabbard with a suspension ring. Blade length 87 cm; total length 102 cm. Good condition, normal wear and tear. French cavalry saber formerly belonging to a v

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€250

1913-model helmet from the 4th Hussars with a hand

9 - 1913-model helmet from the 4th Hussars with a handcrafted pipe, from Loos-en-Gohelle. Steel helmet, gadrooned crest, scalloped brass scale linings and chin straps, a radiating brass band adorned with a silver five-pointed star, a sheepskin inner liner with wolf-tooth trim, a plume holder, and the helmet stamped size 54. Black horsehair crest with a braid, trimmed. Found in Loos-en-Gohelle along with a handcrafted pipe engraved with the 4th Hussars Regiment, bearing the wearer’s surname, Camus.

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€750

French M1877 bluish-iron-gray troop capote. 1877-m

10 - French M1877 bluish-iron-gray troop capote. 1877-model troop capote made of bluish-iron-gray cloth, fastening with two rows of six buttons. Slightly stretched along its length; belt loops present with leather reinforcement; martingale present. Buttons and shoulder loops present. Ecru cotton lining bearing a stamp indicating receipt in the first quarter of 1898. Note: a few snags and moth holes at the bottom of the sleeves and a 1 x 2 cm hole on the back. Fresh colors; 70th Infantry Regiment coll

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€850

Berthier M1892 bayonet with its scabbard holder. M

11 - Berthier M1892 bayonet with its scabbard holder. M1892 bayonet sword with crossguard, wooden grips, and functional spring-loaded button. Iron scabbard bearing a serial number different from that of the weapon. Leather scabbard frog, complete, with serial number on the back. Slight oxidation, normal wear and tear, patina. Berthier M1892 bayonet with scabbard frog. M1892 sword bayonet with quillon and wooden grip scales. Functional spring-loaded release button. Iron scabbard bearing a different se

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€110

French artilleryman's equipment. A leather belt wi

12 - French artilleryman's equipment. A leather belt with two loops; the stitching on the buckle is reinforced with two aluminum rivets. A fawn-colored leather cartridge belt with a stamp indicating it was issued by an artillery regiment; the seams have been redone. A leather holster for an 1892 revolver with a “Commission d’Appel” stamp beneath the flap and a date that has been rewritten by hand. Signs of wear, patina. French artilleryman’s equipment. Leather belt with two rings. Buckle stit

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€90

Revolver holster, whistle, and French officers’ ca

13 - Revolver holster, whistle, and French officers’ card case. An 1892 “jambon” revolver holster, complete and in good condition, with a round stamp of the 2nd Engineer Regiment under the flap. An assault whistle with its fragile cord and rare tan leather case. A tan leather map case with functional snaps, intact metal plates, and its straps and suspension carabiner. Shows signs of normal wear and patina. French officers’ revolver holster, whistle, and map case. Complete M1892 revolver holst

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€190

Set of 2 Berthier M1892 bayonet swords. M1892 bayo

14 - Set of 2 Berthier M1892 bayonet swords. M1892 bayonet swords with wooden pommels and functional spring-loaded buttons. Iron scabbards with serial numbers different from those on the blades. One has a long quillon and a very fine blade; the other has a short quillon and a blade with oxidation. Normal wear and tear. Set of 2 French Berthier M1892 sword bayonets with wooden grip scales and functional spring-loaded release buttons. Iron scabbards with non-matching serial numbers. One has a long quil

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€110

French wire cutters and screwdriver. A functional

15 - French wire cutters and screwdriver. A functional Cochard wire cutter, dated 1914. A small Peugeot wire cutter, dated 1918, in its leather case marked “Maison Moreau,” with straps and buckles. A small screwdriver is included. Signs of normal wear; slight oxidation. French wire cutters and screwdriver. Functional Cochard wire cutter dated 1914. Small Peugeot wire cutter dated 1918 in a leather case marked “Maison Moreau,” with straps and fastening buckles. Small screwdriver included. Wear

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€110

French ersatz backpack made of brown canvas. Made

16 - French ersatz backpack made of brown canvas. Made of heavy brown canvas, with shoulder straps. Secondary straps repaired, likely during the period. One of the fastening buckles is present but torn off. Signs of normal wear and tear; age-related patina. French ersatz backpack made of heavy brown canvas with shoulder straps. Secondary straps repaired, likely during the period. One fastening buckle present but torn off. Wear consistent with use. Age-related patina.

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€225

Set of 2 French rifle slings, one of which is an e

17 - Set of 2 French rifle slings, one of which is an ersatz. One sling is made from a green canvas machine gun ammunition belt. The other is made of leather with additional holes punched into it. Normal wear and tear; age-related patina. Set of 2 French rifle slings, including one ersatz example. One is made from a green canvas machine gun ammunition belt. The other is made of leather with additional holes punched into it. Wear consistent with use. Age-related patina.

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€40

French protective skull cap from Notre-Dame-de-Lor

18 - French protective skull cap from Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. These protective skull caps were worn under the kepi, and after the introduction of the Adrian helmet, they were repurposed as ammunition bowls in the trenches. A field-found piece with oxidation and a hole, but authentic and from Lorette. French protective skull cap helmet from Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. These caps were worn beneath the kepi. Following the introduction of the Adrian helmet, they were reused as ammunition bowls in the trenches.

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€140

French protective skull cap. A very fine iron skul

19 - French protective skull cap. A very fine iron skull cap; this protective headgear was worn under the kepi, and after the introduction of the Adrian helmet, these caps were repurposed as ammunition bowls in the trenches. Rare to find in this condition. Surface oxidation, a few dents, and tiny chips along the rim. French protective iron skull cap helmet. Worn beneath the kepi and later reused as an ammunition bowl in the trenches after the introduction of the Adrian helmet. Rare in this condition.

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€300

Pair of French Model 1917 ankle boots. Genuine pai

20 - Pair of French Model 1917 ankle boots. Genuine pair of Model 1917 ankle boots, never worn, dated 1939, size 27-4. With their leather laces. Oxidation on eyelets and rivets; patina. Pair of genuine French M1917 ankle boots. Never worn. Dated 1939. Size 27-4. Complete with leather laces. Oxidation on eyelets and rivets. Age-related patina.

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€425

French saw, billhook, and pliers. Large Peugeot pl

21 - French saw, billhook, and pliers. Large Peugeot pliers; a billhook dated 1916 in its sheath dated 1915, bearing several unit markings and numbers; a saw in its leather case manufactured by Farvault. Signs of wear, oxidation, and patina. French saw, billhook, and pliers. Large Peugeot pliers. Billhook dated 1916 in its sheath dated 1915, bearing several unit markings and numbers. A saw in its leather case manufactured by Farvault. Wear consistent with use. Oxidation. Age-related patina.

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€120

French bayonet for the Remington Rolling Block. Fr

22 - French bayonet for the Remington Rolling Block. French contract awarded to the American manufacturer Remington for the Rolling Block. Flat-backed, hollow-edged blade, marked “Remington Arms - Union Metallic CTG. CO. REM WORKS ILION N.Y. U.S.A.” on the left side. Crossguard with a serial number preceded by the letter J, quillon. Wooden grips, functional spring-loaded button. Iron scabbard with attached leather tab. Signs of normal wear and patina. French bayonet for the Remington Rolling Bloc

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€120

1886 Lebel bayonet sword with an anodized iron gri

23 - 1886 Lebel bayonet sword with an anodized iron grip and scabbard holder. A rare model with an iron grip; highly magnetic, with a reddish, coppery appearance. The blade is cruciform along its entire length. The scabbard is made of black-bronzed iron. Oxidation, signs of wear from use. Comes with its riveted tan leather scabbard frog. The retaining strap has several tears. Lebel M1886 sword bayonet with anodized iron grip and scabbard frog. Uncommon model with an iron grip. Strongly magnetic with

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€70

Adrian infantry helmet. A fine 1915-model Adrian h

24 - Adrian infantry helmet. A fine 1915-model Adrian helmet in its dark horizon blue paint finish. An infantry helmet. An ink stamp from the manufacturer REFLEX on the inside of the helmet shell. Beautiful second-type tan leather liner, featuring aluminum corrugated spacers and a chinstrap. One of the liner tongues bears the handwritten name “BINET.” Good condition, showing normal wear and patina. French infantry Adrian helmet. Fine M1915 Adrian helmet retaining its dark horizon blue paint. Infa

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€130

French protective helmet liner. A beautiful iron s

25 - French protective helmet liner. A beautiful iron skull cap; this protective headgear was worn beneath the kepi, and after the introduction of the Adrian helmet, these skull caps ended their service life as ammunition bowls in the trenches. A field-found piece but still in fine condition. Oxidation, a few dents and chips along the rim. French protective skull cap helmet. Fine iron skull cap. This protective headgear was worn beneath the kepi. Following the introduction of the Adrian helmet, these

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€180

Set of 2 Lebel M1886 sword bayonets. Both feature

26 - Set of 2 Lebel M1886 sword bayonets. Both feature nickel silver grips and quillons. One is without a scabbard; it is oxidized and repainted. The other has a scabbard and a riveted leather scabbard holder. Slight oxidation and patina. Set of 2 French Lebel M1886 sword bayonets. Both feature nickel silver grips and quillons. One lacks a scabbard; it is oxidized and repainted. The other includes a scabbard and a riveted leather scabbard frog. Light oxidation and age-related patina.

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€80

Tambuté gas mask pad. French Tambuté gas mask. Pro

27 - Tambuté gas mask pad. French Tambuté gas mask. Protective pad covered with brown treated fabric, with all its straps, fasteners, and oxidized metal fittings—all present and attached. A few stains. Uncommon and in good condition. Tambuté gas mask pad. French Tambuté gas mask. Protective pad covered with brown treated fabric. Complete with all its straps, fasteners, and metal fittings. Metal fittings are oxidized but all are present and attached. A few stains. Uncommon example in good condit

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€1,000

Leather case for the VB rifle grenade launcher. Da

28 - Leather case for the VB rifle grenade launcher. Dark leather case, stitched and reinforced with rivets, for carrying the French VB rifle grenade launcher. Fastening strap and belt loop intact. Signs of normal wear and tear; age-related patina. Leather case for VB rifle grenade launcher. Dark leather case with stitching and reinforcing rivets for carrying the French VB rifle grenade launcher. Fastening strap and belt loop intact. Wear consistent with use. Age-related patina.

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€300

French shovel with a leather sheath made in Morocc

29 - French shovel with a leather sheath made in Morocco. Straight shovel with a square blade manufactured by Lasvigne, dated 1915. Comes with a leather sheath bearing an oval manufacturer’s stamp; the name is barely legible, but the words “ex-brigadier…French Artillery, Rabat” are discernible. Also features a handwritten soldier’s name, possibly DERTAILLE. Good condition, normal wear and tear, age-related patina. French shovel with leather carrier manufactured in Morocco. Straight shovel w

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€200

Set of 3 French police caps. Set of 3 caps, includ

30 - Set of 3 French police caps. Set of 3 caps, including a bluish iron-gray M1891 cap from the 1st RAC (moth-eaten), a horizon blue cap, and a horizon blue cap with daffodil-yellow piping and sergeant’s braid. Signs of wear, a few minor moth holes, patina. Set of 3 French side caps. Set of 3 side caps including an M1891 bluish iron-gray cap from the 1st Field Artillery Regiment. Moth-damaged. One horizon blue cap and another horizon blue cap with daffodil yellow piping and sergeant’s braid. Wea

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€110

Set of 2 Lebel M1886 bayonet swords. One with a ni

31 - Set of 2 Lebel M1886 bayonet swords. One with a nickel silver hilt and crossguard, functional spring-loaded pommel, oxidized iron parts, without a scabbard. A second one with a brass grip and quillon, a functional spring-loaded release button, an iron scabbard, and a riveted leather scabbard holder; a handwritten name is engraved on the leather, to be deciphered. Normal wear and tear, patina. Set of 2 French Lebel M1886 sword bayonets. One with a nickel silver grip and quillon. Functional spring

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€80

French shovel and shovel carrier. Beautiful leathe

32 - French shovel and shovel carrier. Beautiful leather shovel carrier, made by Gautron of Poitiers, with its retaining strap and carrying loops and buckles. A round shovel blade dated 1917, with slight oxidation, painted black. French shovel and shovel carrier. Fine leather shovel carrier manufactured by Gautron of Poitiers. Complete with its retaining strap, carrying tabs, and buckles. Round shovel blade dated 1917. Slight oxidation. Painted black.

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€100

Set of riveted French belt gear. The set includes

33 - Set of riveted French belt gear. The set includes a Model 1903 leather belt with a brass buckle featuring two prongs, a riveted leather strap, two Model 1916 ammunition pouches and one Model 1905-14, all with riveted tabs, and one brown leather Y-strap with 11 holes and iron hooks. Normal wear and tear, patina. French riveted Y-straps set. Set comprising an M1903 leather belt with a double-prong brass buckle and a riveted leather end. Two M1916 ammunition pouches and one M1905-14 ammunition pouc

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€140

French belt set. Set consisting of an M1903 leathe

34 - French belt set. Set consisting of an M1903 leather belt with a single-prong brass buckle, 3 Model 1916 ammunition pouches, and 1 brown leather Y-strap with 11 holes and blackened iron hooks. Signs of normal wear; patina. French Y-strap set. Set comprising an M1903 leather belt with a single-prong brass buckle. Three M1916 ammunition pouches. One brown leather Y-strap with 11 adjustment holes and blackened iron hooks. Wear consistent with use. Age-related patina.

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€80 - 160

French Klepper coffee grinder. French military-iss

35 - French Klepper coffee grinder. French military-issue coffee grinder, complete with its crank handle and lower tray. Normal wear and tear; age-related patina.

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€50 - 100

Lebel M1886 Bayonet Sword. Brass grip, crossguard,

36 - Lebel M1886 Bayonet Sword. Brass grip, crossguard, spring-loaded release button. Oxidation on the blade. Iron scabbard in good condition, different serial number. Leather scabbard belt loop. Signs of normal wear and tear; patina. French Lebel M1886 sword bayonet. Brass grip. Quillon present. Spring-loaded release button seized and requiring freeing. Oxidation on the blade. Iron scabbard in good condition with a different serial number. Leather scabbard frog. Wear consistent with use. Age-related

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€50 - 100

Hotchkiss machine gun accessory canvas bag. Heavy

37 - Hotchkiss machine gun accessory canvas bag. Heavy green canvas bag with tan leather straps, black lacquered iron buckles, and rear fastening straps with brass buttons. Designed to carry accessories for the French Hotchkiss machine gun, particularly cleaning rags. Very good condition. Canvas accessory bag for the Hotchkiss machine gun. Heavy green canvas bag with tan leather straps. Black lacquered iron buckles. Rear fastening straps with brass buttons. Designed to carry accessories for the Frenc

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€60 - 120

Chauchat Supplier’s Knapsack and Satchel. Rare Cha

38 - Chauchat Supplier’s Knapsack and Satchel. Rare Chauchat machine gunner’s knapsack, made of canvas reinforced with leather, with an openwork iron frame inside. Manufacturer’s stamps and a 1917 acceptance stamp under the flap. Name on the flap: Walter Hagey. The closure straps are detached from the flap, as is part of the peripheral leather reinforcement; one of the upper leather loops is missing. The shoulder straps are present. A beautiful, complete Chauchat haversack in good condition. S

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€80 - 200

Set of 2 maintenance kits for the FM Chauchat. One

39 - Set of 2 maintenance kits for the FM Chauchat. One canvas kit with closing straps and 4 loops, containing 2 oil bottles and a cleaning rod with a cloth. Also included is a second tool roll made of thin leather, which is damaged and missing parts—including one fastening strap—and is empty of its contents. Shows signs of normal wear and has a patina. Set of 2 maintenance kits for the Chauchat light machine gun. One canvas tool roll with its fastening straps and four loops. Contains two oilers

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€200

Ammunition belt feed extension for the Saint-Étien

40 - Ammunition belt feed extension for the Saint-Étienne machine gun. Bronze battlefield relic, cleaned. Extension for the feed channel of the French Saint-Étienne machine gun. Signs of wear, patina. Ammunition belt feed extension for the Saint-Étienne machine gun. Bronze battlefield relic. Cleaned. Feed channel extension for the French Saint-Étienne machine gun. Wear. Age-related patina.

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€140

TM16 field telephone and signal lamp case. Varnish

41 - TM16 field telephone and signal lamp case. Varnished wooden case, with a manufacturer’s plate reading “Société Industrielle des Téléphones.” Includes a Teillox handset, a Bottinot microphone, and an additional earpiece. Crank handle present. The bell and spare microphone pad are missing. Included is a leather pouch intended to power the French signal lamp, with its shoulder strap; the internal compartment is missing. Signs of normal wear and age-related patina. TM16 field telephone and

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€110

Sighting device and cleaning brush for the French

42 - Sighting device and cleaning brush for the French 75 mm gun. Collimator sight for the French 75 mm gun, dated 1915, and cleaning brush with a three-section handle connected by a small chain. Normal wear and tear, patina. Sighting device and cleaning brush for the French 75 mm gun. Collimator sight for the French 75 mm gun dated 1915. Cleaning brush with its three-section handle connected by a small chain. Wear consistent with use. Age-related patina.

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€225

Set of 3 French police caps. Made of horizon blue

43 - Set of 3 French police caps. Made of horizon blue cloth. One is light-colored, bearing the insignia of the 84th Heavy Artillery Regiment with a decorative scarlet chevron and metallic thread—unless I’m mistaken, it’s a chief sergeant’s cap—with a few moth holes; one 1891-style cap with the number 169 in dark blue wool cloth, and a third horizon blue cap. Signs of wear and tear, patina. Set of 3 French side caps. Made of horizon blue wool cloth. One light-colored cap of the 84th Heavy A

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€130

French infantryman’s machete and pickaxe. French m

44 - French infantryman’s machete and pickaxe. French machete dated 1916 on the blade with manufacturer’s mark, in its leather sheath. Signs of normal wear. A pickaxe head, slightly oxidized, in its leather sheath. The brass reinforcement on the flat side is detached; the fastening strap is present. The leather retaining loop is present but partially unstitched. Wear consistent with use; patina. French colonial infantry machete and pickaxe. French machete dated 1916 on the blade with manufacturer

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€90

Mustard-colored Adrian helmet from the colonial tr

45 - Mustard-colored Adrian helmet from the colonial troops. A nice 1915-model Adrian helmet that has been painted mustard over its original factory “horizon blue” finish. Features the anchor and grenade insignia of the colonial troops. Chin strap present; crack on the rivet side and rear rivet. Type 2 brown leather liner. A name crossed out beneath the neck strap, and the letters “PA” engraved. Signs of normal wear, a few minor scratches and dents, patina. Mustard-colored Adrian helmet of th

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€500

Mustard-colored Adrian helmet of the Engineers. La

46 - Mustard-colored Adrian helmet of the Engineers. Large-sized M1915 Adrian helmet. Entirely repainted mustard color. One dent with paint chips on the front. Engineers’ insignia. Second-type liner with wolf teeth in various colors. Chin strap present but fragile. Wear and patina. Mustard-colored Adrian helmet of the French Engineers. Large-sized M1915 Adrian helmet. Entirely repainted mustard color. One dent with paint chips on the front. Engineer insignia. Second-pattern liner with leather tongu

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€200

Horizon Blue Adrian Helmet of the Engineers. 1915-

47 - Horizon Blue Adrian Helmet of the Engineers. 1915-model Adrian helmet in its horizon blue finish. Second-pattern black leather liner with aluminum corrugated spacers. Chinstrap present. The name “BLOT” is engraved beneath the visor. Normal wear and tear, patina. Horizon blue Adrian helmet of the French Engineers. M1915 Adrian helmet retaining its horizon blue finish. Second-pattern black leather liner with its aluminum corrugated spacers. Chinstrap present. Name “BLOT” engraved beneath t

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€160

Non-commissioned officer’s kepi from the 2nd Batta

48 - Non-commissioned officer’s kepi from the 2nd Battalion of Chasseurs. Made of dark blue, almost black cloth, with daffodil-yellow piping. The number 2 in metallic braid. Fake chin strap fastened with two small hemispherical buttons from the regiment. Round visor lined with black sheepskin. Black silk lining with a gold-stamped mark from the manufacturer Giroult of Paris. Sweatband in black sheepskin with two aluminum initial tags bearing the initials P.C. Good condition, with patina. French NCO

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€400

French military knickerbockers, horizon blue with

49 - French military knickerbockers, horizon blue with daffodil-yellow piping. Horizon blue fabric, knee reinforcements, a patch on the lining of the button placket; date barely legible—1916 or 1918. A few small tears and repairs, particularly on the left thigh. An open tear on the left buttock; a repair on the right buttock. Beautiful, fresh color. Blue fabric cuffs at the bottom of the legs. Normal wear and tear. French enlisted horizon blue breeches with daffodil yellow piping. Horizon blue wool

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€600

French field coat, M1915 model, horizon blue, from

50 - French field coat, M1915 model, horizon blue, from the 55th Line Regiment. Horizon blue wool field coat, in very good condition and full length, fastening in the front with two rows of 6 horizon blue buttons featuring a pomegranate motif, a mix of white and blackened buttons, a notched collar without lapels, 4 service chevrons on the left sleeve, hip pockets, a belt loop on the left side, a martingale at the back, and an ecru cotton lining with numerous stamps, cut at the 17th Region workshop,

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€750

French "Le Vengeur" combat dagger, marked "31 Bess

51 - French "Le Vengeur" combat dagger, marked "31 Besset Thiers." French "Le Vengeur" dagger manufactured by Coutellerie Thiers 31 BESSET, inscribed within an oval. Double-edged blade. "B" hallmark beneath the guard. One-piece wooden handle, with its iron scabbard and belt loop. Wear, patina, and light oxidation. French “Le Vengeur” fighting knife marked “31 Besset Thiers.” French “Vengeur” dagger by Coutellerie Thiers, “31 BESSET” in an oval. Double-edged blade, B proof mark beneath

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€180

Set of 3 French revolver and pistol holsters. One

52 - Set of 3 French revolver and pistol holsters. One 1892 ersatz revolver holster made of cachou canvas reinforced with fawn-colored leather, with a diamond-shaped ink stamp under the flap; in good condition. A simplified 1892 leather holster, missing the belt loop; a name that needs to be deciphered beneath the flap. A Ruby leather holster with its belt loop and suspension ring; somewhat stiff; the metal button is somewhat fragile. Lot of three French revolver and pistol holsters. A makeshift M189

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€80

French grenade carrier bag from 1918. Made of gree

53 - French grenade carrier bag from 1918. Made of green canvas with 8 compartments for grenades. Some stains and soiling. Acceptance stamp dated 1918. Wear consistent with use. French 1918 grenade carrier bag. Green canvas with eight grenade compartments. Some staining and soiling. Acceptance stamp dated 1918. Wear consistent with use.

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€90

Trench sign indicating the command post of Mr. Pim

54 - Trench sign indicating the command post of Mr. Pimouget, company commander. Rough-hewn wooden sign with stenciled inscriptions indicating the company command post of Officer Pimouget. Since I have not been able to find this exact surname, it could be a spelling error and thus refer to Captain Pimouguet of the 57th Infantry Regiment, though this is not certain. On the back is a label—difficult to read—indicating that this was a gift given to a lieutenant, in memory of ....1916....and possibly

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€650

French Coutrot-type No. 6 trench dagger. Double-ed

55 - French Coutrot-type No. 6 trench dagger. Double-edged blade riveted to a wooden handle. Oval guard bearing the “G.P.” hallmark within a rectangle, indicating the Georges Pagé factory. Slight oxidation on the metal parts. Comes with its leather sheath, featuring a belt loop and a strap to secure the handle, in good condition. French Coutrot Type No. 6 trench dagger. Double-edged blade riveted to a wooden grip. Oval guard with “G.P.” mark inside a rectangle, indicating the Georges Pagé f

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€200

Pair of French Model 1917 boots. Genuine pair of M

56 - Pair of French Model 1917 boots. Genuine pair of Model 17 boots, showing signs of wear and use; insoles dated 1934 or 1954; approximate size 27. Laces missing; the tongue and one flap of the left boot are present but unstitched. Oxidation on the eyelets and rivets; wear; patina. Pair of French M1917 ankle boots. Genuine pair showing signs of wear from use. Inner soles dated 1934 or 1954. Approximate size 27. Laces missing. Tongue and one flap of the left boot present but unstitched. Oxidized eye

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€110

Pair of dress boots from the 171st Line Regiment.

57 - Pair of dress boots from the 171st Line Regiment. Genuine pair of French Model 1914 resting boots. Studded soles, 29 cm long. Inspection and acceptance stamps on the inside of the upper, 171st Infantry Regiment. A few minor snags and tears in the canvas; dry leather. Includes leather laces. Normal wear and patina. Pair of French resting boots from the 171st Infantry Regiment. Genuine 1914-model French resting boots. Hobnailed soles, 29 cm long. Inspection and acceptance stamps inside the uppers,

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€425

French APX 1916 sniper scope. Made of bronze and i

58 - French APX 1916 sniper scope. Made of bronze and iron, stripped finish, signs of wear. Mount missing; dirty optics; one cracked lens. French APX 1916 sniper scope. Made of bronze and iron, stripped finish, and signs of wear. Mount missing. Dirty optics; one cracked lens.

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€250

Box for an M2 gas mask in its horizon-blue carryin

59 - Box for an M2 gas mask in its horizon-blue carrying case. Rectangular box made of blue-painted iron, showing signs of wear and patina. Comes with a horizon-blue cloth carrying case in two different shades, featuring a canvas carrying strap. A handwritten name on one side that is difficult to decipher; possibly “Périguot” or “Périguat.” Signs of wear, a few snags, and minor moth holes. M2 gas mask box in horizon blue cover. Rectangular iron box painted blue, showing wear and patina. Hor

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€275

Set of 2 M2 gas mask boxes. One half-moon-shaped i

60 - Set of 2 M2 gas mask boxes. One half-moon-shaped iron box, painted horizon blue, worn, with a short cord. A second rectangular box, oxidized. Set of two M2 gas mask boxes. One crescent-shaped iron box painted horizon blue, showing signs of wear, with a short cord. A second rectangular box showing signs of oxidation.

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€110

Shortened French M1886 bayonet with a scabbard bea

61 - Shortened French M1886 bayonet with a scabbard bearing the same serial number. The blade of this Lebel M1886 bayonet was most likely shortened at an arsenal and has a total length (excluding the scabbard) of 43.3 cm. A model sometimes referred to as the “cyclist’s bayonet” by collectors, featuring a nickel silver grip and quillon, which is notable for still having its scabbard with the same serial number—also shortened. In very fine condition. Shortened French M1886 bayonet with matching

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€130

Captain Bodart’s Chasseurs Adrian helmet. M1915 Ad

62 - Captain Bodart’s Chasseurs Adrian helmet. M1915 Adrian helmet, nearly black, with the Chasseurs’ horn insignia. Beneath the insignia are three horizontal bars indicating the rank of Captain. Visor with a brass “Soldier of the Great War” plaque bearing the name “Bodart.” Second-pattern liner with wolf-tooth tongues and aluminum spacers. Chinstrap present but broken. Wear, patina, slight oxidation. Captain Bodart’s Chasseurs Adrian helmet. Almost black M1915 Adrian helmet with Chasse

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€225

Infantry Adrian helmet with impact damage. Horizon

63 - Infantry Adrian helmet with impact damage. Horizon blue M1915 Adrian helmet, with grenade insignia. Surface oxidation. Spectacular impact on the right side. First-pattern black leather liner, with its embossed pattern. Chin strap missing. A striking testament to the violence of combat. French infantry Adrian helmet with impact damage. Horizon blue M1915 Adrian helmet with grenade insignia. Surface oxidation. Striking impact on the right side. First-pattern black leather liner with spacers. Chins

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€450

French wire cutters with their riveted leather cas

64 - French wire cutters with their riveted leather case. Large Peugeot wire cutters dated 1917, with wooden handles. Slight wear and oxidation. In their brown leather case made by LEFEBVRE and dated 1915. Signs of use, patina. French wire cutters with a riveted leather case. Large Peugeot wire cutters dated 1917 with wooden handles. Slight wear and oxidation. Brown leather case made by LEFEBVRE, dated 1915. Wear and patina.

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€140

French "Horizon Blue" resting beret. A lovely bere

65 - French "Horizon Blue" resting beret. A lovely beret made from a single piece of horizon blue fabric. The lining consists of a square of red-toned silk with crisscrossing lines. About ten small moth holes; in good condition with fresh colors. French horizon blue resting beret. Fine single-piece horizon blue wool Alpine-style beret. Lining made from a square of red-toned silk with intersecting lines. About ten small moth holes. Good condition and fresh colors.

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€325

Set of 3 French canteens. All come with shoulder s

66 - Set of 3 French canteens. All come with shoulder straps: one 2-liter canteen with a horizon blue cover and a large stopper; one 1-liter canteen with a heavily moth-eaten horizon blue cover and no stopper; and one 1-liter canteen with a velvet cover and a large stopper. Moth holes, wear, patina, stains, and leather that is sometimes dry. Set of three French canteens. All with shoulder straps. One 2-liter canteen with a horizon blue cover and large stopper. One 1-liter canteen with a heavily moth-

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€100

Set of 10 Adrian helmet chinstraps. Post-1918 chin

67 - Set of 10 Adrian helmet chinstraps. Post-1918 chinstraps made of brown leather, with iron buckles, aluminum rivets, and buttons. Unissued old stock with patina. Set of ten Adrian helmet chinstraps. Post-1918 brown leather chinstraps with iron buckles, aluminum rivets, and buttons. Unissued old stock with patina.

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€100

French belt set. Set includes a Model 1903 leather

68 - French belt set. Set includes a Model 1903 leather belt with a brass double-prong buckle, 3 Model 1916 ammunition pouches (one of which is missing its hook), and 1 brown leather Y-strap with 11 holes and blackened iron hooks. Signs of wear, patina. French Y-strap equipment set. M1903 leather belt with double-prong brass buckle, three M1916 ammunition pouches (one missing its hook), and a brown leather Y-strap with eleven adjustment holes and blackened iron hooks. Wear and patina.

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€100

French mess tin and canteen. Superb experimental o

69 - French mess tin and canteen. Superb experimental or makeshift mess tin, made of tin-plated iron and painted black. Manufacturer’s logo near the rim. A loop on the lid. A 1-liter canteen with a dark blue, almost black cover; a few holes, wear, and patina. French mess tin and canteen. Superb experimental or improvised tin-plated iron mess tin painted black. Maker’s logo near the rim; loop on the lid. One-liter canteen with a very dark blue, almost black cover. A few holes, wear, and patina.

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€80

M2 gas mask in its leather pouch. M2 mask of the s

70 - M2 gas mask in its leather pouch. M2 mask of the second type, known as the M2B, with round eye shields; the mica plates are missing; metal-rimmed. Rubberized canvas mask still relatively supple, with markings on the inside. Includes carrying and retaining straps. Comes with its rare commercially made leather pouch, fastening with three snap fasteners. The leather is still supple, with a shoulder strap and belt loops. M2 gas mask in leather pouch. Second-pattern M2B mask with round metal-rimmed e

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€950

Pennant of the 3rd Company of the 158th Infantry R

71 - Pennant of the 3rd Company of the 158th Infantry Regiment, which took part in the attack on Bois du Bouc near Tahure in September 1918. White and blue silk pennant with gold thread embroidery, worn and frayed, framed with a 1914–1918 Croix de Guerre featuring two commendations. On the back of the frame is an envelope containing a business card belonging to Mr. Henri André, a railroad inspector and former quartermaster corporal in the 158th Infantry Regiment, with handwritten notes recounting

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€3,300

Shelter plaque of the 19th French Territorial Regi

72 - Shelter plaque of the 19th French Territorial Regiment. Made from a tin can lid measuring 19.4 x 15 cm, this plaque identifies a shelter belonging to the 5th Half-Section of the 1st Company of the 19th Territorial Infantry Regiment. The 1st Battalion of the 19th Territorial Infantry Regiment saw action, among other places, on the Marne at the start of the war. From March 1915 to January 1917, it was stationed in the Bois-le-Prêtre sector until its disbandment. Signs of normal wear. Shelter sig

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€325

French trench periscope. French periscope made of

73 - French trench periscope. French periscope made of varnished wood. Square-section, 89 cm long. Mirrors and glass intact, with slight stains. Paper label from a manufacturer at 140 rue de Grenelle in Paris. Eyepiece covers in working condition. Good condition, with normal wear. French trench periscope. Square-section varnished wooden periscope, 89 cm long. Mirrors and glass intact with slight stains. Paper manufacturer’s label indicating 140 rue de Grenelle, Paris. Functional eyepiece shutters.

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€110

French Medical Service Horizon Blue Adrian Helmet.

74 - French Medical Service Horizon Blue Adrian Helmet. 1915-model Adrian helmet that has been repainted and cleaned to restore its original factory Horizon Blue finish. An item of the Armed Forces Medical Service; may be returned. Firefighter- or civil defense-style leather liner, slightly too large for the helmet. Chinstrap present but broken and repaired. Signs of wear and patina. Horizon blue French Medical Service Adrian helmet. M1915 helmet repainted and then cleaned to reveal its factory horiz

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€190

French nurse's bag and Montjardet lamp. Nurse's ba

75 - French nurse's bag and Montjardet lamp. Nurse's bag made of cachou canvas with a leather strap and loops. Jute lining. Shoulder strap missing. A Montjardet-style folding lantern in good condition, with its mica panels. In its brown treated-canvas pouch, exterior faded from sun exposure, closure button missing, rear leather loops present. Signs of wear and patina. French medic’s bag and Montjardet lamp. Brown treated-canvas medical bag with strap and leather loops, burlap lining, shoulder strap

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€80

Aluminum Adrian helmet belonging to an infantry of

76 - Aluminum Adrian helmet belonging to an infantry officer. Type 1915 Adrian helmet made of aluminum. Horizon blue paint; some chips, dents, and scratches; grenade emblem for infantry or cavalry. Officer-style braided leather chin strap. Second-pattern liner with a bluish iron-gray band, some moth damage. Wear and patina. Aluminum Adrian helmet of a French infantry officer. M1915-style aluminum helmet with horizon blue paint, some chips, dents, and scratches. Grenade badge for infantry or cavalry.

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€180

Charles Rollet FT17 tinplate toy. Large tinplate t

77 - Charles Rollet FT17 tinplate toy. Large tinplate toy with camouflage paint. Manufactured by Charles Rollet in the 1940s or 1950s. Friction mechanism that creates sparks at the muzzle. The headlight and key are missing. Length 45 cm, width 15 cm, height 18 cm. Slight oxidation, wear, and patina. Charles Rollet FT17 tinplate tank toy. Large camouflage-painted tin toy made by Charles Rollet in the 1940s or 1950s. Friction mechanism produces sparks at the cannon muzzle. Headlamp and key missing. Len

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€130

France 40: A soldier’s cap from the 159th Alpine I

78 - France 40: A soldier’s cap from the 159th Alpine Infantry Regiment. A single-piece Alpine hunter-style beret made of carded wool, dark blue, almost black. The lining consists of a white cotton disc on which the owner wrote a great deal of information. This beret belonged to Emile Maurice Coatanoan, class of 1940, 3rd Recruitment Office of Paris in the Seine department. His service number was 7507. It bears the inscriptions “159th R.I.A., 3rd, 12th Company” and “The Snow Regiment, the hig

Estimation

€120 - 250

Belgian artilleryman's shako. Made of cardboard co

79 - Belgian artilleryman's shako. Made of cardboard covered with dark cloth. Black leather crown, edged with scarlet braid. Scarlet piping, partially missing. Decoration featuring crossed cannons in gilded brass, a tricolor metal cockade, a scarlet wool tassel, and a brass cord; the plume is missing. Chin strap consisting of brass rings on dark cloth, attached to two lion-head hooks. The rear hook clasp is missing. Black leather visor, worn leather wolf-tooth cap lining. Serial number under the crow

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€40 - 100

Long Belgian bayonet for the 1889 carbine. Rare lo

80 - Long Belgian bayonet for the 1889 carbine. Rare long 1889 Mauser bayonet, known as the “fortress” bayonet, for the carbine. Total length without the scabbard: 67.5 cm. Blade with a flat back and hollow edge. Functional spring-loaded button. Wooden grips. Crossguard marked with a serial number and a “U” in a circle—possibly for the disciplinary corps—with a quillon. Black-painted iron scabbard with a small round pommel. Leather scabbard belt with a loop to secure the handle. Regimenta

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€100 - 200

Belgian front ammunition pouch. Rare Belgian ammun

81 - Belgian front ammunition pouch. Rare Belgian ammunition pouch, simplified-pattern dark leather model, with riveted belt loops and a flap with a single eyelet that fits over a brass stud. No visible markings. Good condition, with normal wear. Belgian front ammunition pouch. Rare simplified-pattern dark leather Belgian pouch with riveted belt loops and a flap with a single eyelet that fits over a brass stud. No visible markings. Good condition with wear.

Estimation

€250 - 500

Box for rigid ammunition strips for a Belgian Hotc

82 - Box for rigid ammunition strips for a Belgian Hotchkiss machine gun. Made of iron-reinforced wood, painted green, with its lid and leather handle, one of the handle stops of which is missing. Inside, there are 5 compartments for rigid ammunition strips. Signs of wear and patina. Belgian Hotchkiss rigid ammunition-strip box. Iron-reinforced wooden box painted green, with lid and leather handle, one handle stop missing. Five compartments for rigid ammunition strips inside. Wear and patina.

Estimation

€70 - 150

Fragment of the bell from Saint Martin’s Church in

83 - Fragment of the bell from Saint Martin’s Church in Ypres, destroyed in November 1914. A beautiful and rare fragment of a bronze bell, inscribed: “Recovered from Saint Martin’s Church in Ypres during the bombardment in November 1914.” A modern label specifies that the church burned down on November 22 during the First Battle of Flanders. It measures 25.5 cm by 35.5 cm at its widest point, is 3.5 cm thick, and weighs 15.33 kg. It long adorned the desk of a Belgian general before being sold

Estimation

€750 - 1,500

Belgian combat dagger. Made from a Belgian M1889 b

84 - Belgian combat dagger. Made from a Belgian M1889 bayonet blade, re-sharpened to a point and double-edged. Protective scabbard. Sturdy one-piece wooden handle with a leather lanyard. Sheath made of sheet metal, with a folded rear edge forming a flat surface pierced with two holes for a suspension lace, which, as is often the case, is missing. Signs of wear and patina. Belgian fighting dagger. Made from a Belgian M1889 bayonet blade reshaped to a double-edged point. Protective guard, substantial o

Estimation

€100 - 200

Belgian leather shovel holder with shovel. A rare

85 - Belgian leather shovel holder with shovel. A rare Belgian leather shovel holder, featuring a simplified harness, riveted and stitched leather that is still supple. A few stamped markings on the back, including the letter H and some numbers. Includes a French-made Gouvy shovel from Dieulouard, dated 1906. Indented marking on the blade: 8.1617. Normal wear and tear, patina. Belgian leather shovel carrier with shovel. Uncommon Belgian simplified leather harness, riveted and stitched, still supple.

Estimation

€100 - 200

A collection of small items belonging to a Belgian

86 - A collection of small items belonging to a Belgian soldier. A khaki canvas sewing kit, given to the soldier by the Royal couple on April 4, 1915, containing thread, a few needles, and a leather cord. A “Yser Noël 1916” coin purse made of embossed leather, with the number 14 added by the soldier, and a small chain. A paper knife made from a shell fragment, engraved with the image of a Belgian soldier wearing a helmet and the inscription “Souvenir de la Guerre 1914–1918.” Signs of wear

Estimation

€60 - 120

Belgian leather wire-cutter case. Beautiful Belgia

87 - Belgian leather wire-cutter case. Beautiful Belgian case for folding wire cutters. Made of brown leather with a brass button, featuring straps and a prong buckle in good condition. Marked “108 14,” likely indicating assignment to the 8th Line Regiment. Includes Belgian-pattern wire cutters with the same regimental marking as the harness. Shows signs of normal wear and has a patina. Belgian leather wire-cutter case. Fine brown leather case for folding wire cutters with brass button, straps, a

Estimation

€100 - 200

Belgian Adrian Model 1915 helmet. Beautiful Adrian

88 - Belgian Adrian Model 1915 helmet. Beautiful Adrian M1915 helmet with its mustard-colored paint. Lion emblem. Detachable visor and neck guard joined by rivets. Fine brown leather chinstrap, riveted. First-pattern wolf-tooth liner in black sheepskin; one end of a tooth is missing. Normal wear and tear, patina, and slight oxidation on the inside. Belgian M1915 Adrian helmet. Fine mustard-painted Adrian helmet with lion badge. Separate visor and neck guard joined by rivets. Fine riveted brown leathe

Estimation

€150 - 300

Rare Belgian World War I coat. Made of brown khaki

89 - Rare Belgian World War I coat. Made of brown khaki wool, full-length, with two rows of 5 buttons; only 2 remain. Two internal hip pockets with flaps. Hip hooks present. Pair of original sewn-on shoulder straps, made of brown khaki wool with blue piping. Holes, snags, a tear in the collar, and a few stains. Worn greatcoat that saw combat. Hard to find. Rare First World War Belgian greatcoat. Brown khaki wool, full length, two rows of five buttons, only two remaining. Two internal hip pockets with

Estimation

€600 - 1,200

Belgian Model 1916 bayonet. For the Mauser M1889 r

90 - Belgian Model 1916 bayonet. For the Mauser M1889 rifle. Double-edged blade with much of its original bronze finish intact. Total length of the bayonet without scabbard: 56.1 cm. Spring-loaded release button seized. Iron scabbard. Good condition, normal wear, patina. Belgian M1916 bayonet for the Mauser M1889 rifle. Double-edged blade retaining much of its bluing. Overall bayonet length without scabbard: 56.1 cm. Spring-loaded release button seized. Iron scabbard. Good condition with wear and pat

Estimation

€80 - 160

M2 gas mask for Belgium. Beautiful, complete M2 ga

91 - M2 gas mask for Belgium. Beautiful, complete M2 gas mask with straps; the material is supple, and the eyepieces are intact but slightly stained. Comes in a canvas pouch with a carrying strap. The spare eyepiece is missing. The entire set is housed in its khaki-painted tin carrying case, which is oval in shape and has a tin-plated interior. Includes a cord. Fine condition. M2 gas mask for Belgium. Fine, complete M2 gas mask with straps; the material is supple, and the eyepieces are intact but sli

Estimation

€350 - 700

German M1860 and M1871 bayonets. A Model 1860 bayo

92 - German M1860 and M1871 bayonets. A Model 1860 bayonet, dated 1861, with a regimental cross, and a barely legible mark beginning with the letter M—possibly Mecklenburg or Magdeburg. A second marking, 17. D. 580, on the brass handle. Oxidized, without a scabbard. A Model 1871 bayonet, blade dated 1874, with a regimental cross marked 27.R. (crossed out). Blade shows signs of oxidation. Comes with a scabbard in poor condition—dry, unstitched leather. Brass pommel marked “101,” Saxon Reserve

Estimation

€60 - 120

German M1871 bayonet from the 56th Reserve Regimen

93 - German M1871 bayonet from the 56th Reserve Regiment. Flat-backed blade with a hollow edge, heavily cleaned, with remnants of a manufacturer’s mark from Suhl and dated 1875. Fluted brass handle with a functional spring-loaded pommel. Crossguard and pommel bear the same marking: 56 R (cursive) R.1,37, indicating the 37th weapon of the 1st Company of the 56th Reserve Infantry Regiment. Leather scabbard with brass fittings. Normal wear and patina. German M1871 bayonet of the 56th Reserve Regiment.

Estimation

€80 - 180

1887-model knapsack, modified in 1895, from the Ka

94 - 1887-model knapsack, modified in 1895, from the Kaiser Franz Guard Grenadier Regiment No. 2. German cowhide knapsack, Model 1887, modified in 1895 with the new shoulder strap design. Issued very early in 1886 and again in 1899 to the KFGGR2, the Kaiser Franz Guard Grenadier Regiment No. 2. Significant wear, missing cowhair, tears, and some missing or damaged straps and buckles. Included is a beige canvas tent stake pouch, with no visible markings, containing 3 wooden tent stakes. Wear, patina. G

Estimation

€40 - 100

German Blucher artillery saber with leather scabba

95 - German Blucher artillery saber with leather scabbard. Thick, curved blade with a flat back, dated 1880, in fine condition. Regimental crossguard marked A.M.XXI.7.51 for Artillery Munitions Column XXI, Army Corps 7, 51st Weapon Company. Fluted, leather-wrapped grip; shows wear and slight oxidation. Iron scabbard with a single suspension ring, bearing the same markings as the sword; other markings have been crossed out. Brown leather sword carrier, marked T.D.IX for Truppen Depot or Train Depot of

Estimation

€270 - 600

Bavarian M1896 spiked helmet from the 21st Infantr

96 - Bavarian M1896 spiked helmet from the 21st Infantry Regiment. Leather helmet shell, not re-punched. All brass fittings. Bavarian plate with the lugs originally welded in place. Neck strap marked “21IR 1902” then “1903 3B 12K”; the latter marking is partially unstitched. Cockades are in good condition but in poor shape, repainted over the Reichs markings. Chin strap is in good condition, though one buckle is fragile. Black leather wolf-tooth headpiece. Normal wear and tear, patina. Bavari

Estimation

€300 - 600

German wire cutters in their canvas case. All-meta

97 - German wire cutters in their canvas case. All-metal cutters with the manufacturer’s name and logo—difficult to decipher—though the word DELTA is legible. In their canvas case reinforced with leather, marked T.D.III for Truppen Depot of the 3rd Army Corps. Signs of normal wear. German wire cutters in a canvas case. All-metal cutters with the manufacturer’s name and logo difficult to decipher; the word “DELTA” is legible. Canvas case reinforced with leather, marked “T.D.III” for Tr

Estimation

€50 - 120

Pair of German binoculars. SILVAMAR 6X binoculars

98 - Pair of German binoculars. SILVAMAR 6X binoculars manufactured by Carl Zeiss of Jena, clear optics, with their original leather carrying strap. In a brown leather DF03 case manufactured by Goertz of Berlin; straps present, one side strap split. Label under the lid is 80% intact. Showing signs of normal wear and patina. Pair of German binoculars. Carl Zeiss Jena SILVAMAR 6x binoculars with clear optics and a leather carrying strap. Brown leather DF03 case by Goertz of Berlin; straps present, one

Estimation

€30 - 80

German trench periscope. Individual tinplate peris

99 - German trench periscope. Individual tinplate periscope, painted field gray, with its belt hook. Mirrors present; one damaged at a corner. Telescopic periscope approximately 26 cm when folded and 41 cm when extended. Signs of wear and patina. German trench periscope. Individual tinplate periscope painted field gray with belt hook. Mirrors present, one damaged at a corner. Telescopic periscope approximately 26 cm when folded and 41 cm when extended. Wear and patina.

Estimation

€60 - 150

German Signalwerfer message launcher. Field launch

100 - German Signalwerfer message launcher. Field launcher from Lorette, made of iron, oxidized. Complete with its base and spring mechanism. The launching cup is damaged, dented, and crushed by impacts. German Signalwerfer message launcher. Battlefield-recovered iron launcher from Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. Oxidized. Complete with its base and spring mechanism. The launching cup is damaged, dented, and crushed by impacts.

Estimation

€200 - 450

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