German Japanese WW2 yardsale and flea market finds

[Preppy Picker]

Shopping this weekend.

 

The M40 has the type and color of paint usually seen on an M-35. The Sipo has its original leather wrist band, the photos are of the German pre war leaders, a couple of Japanese boxes from Guadalcanal and an armband. One of the other guys found a paratrooper no decal for $5.

[themick]

A good yard sale day to say the least!!

 

Steve

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11 hours ago, themick said:

A good yard sale day to say the least!!

 

Steve

It was fun, thanks 

[Preppy Picker]

Anyone familiar with the German Sipo used by police and Gestapo? I believe it was a private purchase item that they would keep in their pocket available in nickel or gun metal. This is only the second one I’ve ever seen .

[Bill Scott]

SIPO was the short version of Sicherheitzspolzei the SS Security Police makes sense they might carry one. Just my thoughts.

[stratasfan]

I think it is actually a "stahlrute", which I think is "steel whip". They came with that metal ball on the end and without. The metal ball was lethal and could kill or break many bones. From what I've read (mostly French and British sided), this was more offensive than defensive and often was deadly.

[sgt.hinkley]

I need some yard sales like this in my life. Awesome finds

[RRA227]

Great finds.  Rich A. in Pa.

[Preppy Picker]

Here is some new stuff

[RRA227]

Nice pile.  Rich A. in Pa.

[Otter42]

Love the gun sight. Any idea what it's from?

[Gunner87]

8 minutes ago, Otter42 said:

Love the gun sight. Any idea what it's from?

Hi Otter

 

I think this is a Luftwaffe MG 81 / MG 131 / MG 151 spider web sight

 

Gunner

 

12 minutes ago, Otter42 said:

Love the gun sight. Any idea what it's from?

 

[Otter42]

Very cool. Thanks!

[Preppy Picker]

Here are some more pics.

 

The pertinent information is on the base.

 

Thank you for all the comments.

 

Prep

16 hours ago, Otter42 said:

Love the gun sight. Any idea what it's from?

I posted the bottom of the base which gives an explanation.

[Preppy Picker]

The EK1 is an Arbeitsgemeinschaft Hanau.

 

 

The EK1 Spang is a BH Mayer with the original finish polished off.

 

 

The General Assault badge is a hard to find zinc Assmann.

 

 

 

 

The beat up EK2 is a war time Souval.

 

 

[sgt.hinkley]

Wow. I really need these yard sales! Great stuff for sure 

[Preppy Picker]

7 minutes ago, sgt.hinkley said:

Wow. I really need these yard sales! Great stuff for sure 

The last batch was all flea market finds over several weeks.

[Preppy Picker]

Yesterday this was at the flea market.

 

German army M35 double decal Q64.

 

It looks to have a very light green camouflage.

[RRA227]

Nice.  Rich A. in Pa.

[Preppy Picker]

Thanks Rich

[Rakkasan187]

PP,

 

You have had some incredible luck and some wonderful finds.. I hope the streak continues for you..

 

Best regards

 

Leigh 

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34 minutes ago, Rakkasan187 said:

PP,

 

You have had some incredible luck and some wonderful finds.. I hope the streak continues for you..

 

Best regards

 

Leigh 

Thank you Leigh I feel deep down inside that the best is yet to come.

 

Prep

[Preppy Picker]

New find.

[RRA227]

Nice.  Rich A. in Pa.

[SARGE]

A very nice early Artillery NCO.  What's on the shoulder boards?