For Sale - Militaria

UPDATED 19 Nov 2024

In addition to my new set of caps offered for sale, I have decided to sell a variety of "non-cap" items from my collection as shown on this page. Included in these are almost a dozen new entries for uniforms, many of which you will find are rarely seen for sale. All items are guaranteed authentic, made before 1991 (unless otherwise stated). Please contact me at: randallstewart@comcast.net Let me know what items you are interested in and your address and I will calculate postage and notify you to see if you want to go ahead with your order. That is true for both US and overseas' orders. I prefer checks or money orders in US dollars for US buyers although I will accept PAYPAL if necessary but established contacts please send as "friend and family" which will avoid extra fees. New buyers sending via regular paypal "goods and services" will have to add 5% to cover paypal fees/taxes.

Soviet Military Orchestra Honor Guard parade trumpet banner

Good used condition, see photos - both sides are shown. Some wear areas but they do not detract from striking presentation. Front side very slightly worn, other side has one somewhat larger wear hole (see photos - both sides of banner are shown). A "one-of-a-kind" Soviet militaria acquisition - worthy of being the centerpiece of any Soviet military uniform or militaria collection! Banner as attached to trumpets used by the miltiary orchestra during Red Square parades (see attached photo showing such banners during a parade). Double sided, finely embroidered in colored thread on a red cotton backing. Red portion approx. 20" x 20". Original yellow tassels also connected. I can send more photos to interested parties.

Price: $425

M-1955 Tank Troops service mundir - colonel

Excellent condition - a rare and near perfect example of a colonel of Tank Troops was authorized according to 1955 regulations. Heavy dark khaki wool blend double-breasted jacket with red piping and black velvet collar tabs. Brass M-1955 tank insignia with correct colonel shoulderboards and silver stars. No interior markings - as was common for officer uniforms which were custom made in most cases. Size about medium

Price: $200

M-1955 "Zhukov" parade mundir for a major of Artillery Troops

Excellent condition, no damage. Dark gray wool body with correct red piping, red-bordered shoulderboards and brass artillery collar insignia. Complete with all gilt collar and sleeve ornametation. No markings. Size about medium

Price: $140

M-1955 MVD conscript parade kitel

Very good used condition - a rare example of a parade kitel as worn by an MVD (VV - interior troops) conscript. Heavy diagonal cloth jacket with maroon sewn-in shoulderboards and collartabs. Still has sewn-in collar protection. Gilt, alumuminum-topped buttons, outstanding Soviet soldier badge, sportsman badge and "infantry" insignia on shoulders. Has production stamp from 1966 and unit issue stamp. Size about medium

Price: $150

M-1943 Soviet Railways middle staff engineer gymnasterka

Very good used condition - a very rare example of a gymnasterka as worn by engineering staff of the Soviet Railways during WWII and immediately thereafter. Sewn from black wool. Correct nickle-topped buttons with Railways insignia and M-1943 shoulderboards for a senior member of the middle staff. Insignia is for engineering (engine) staff and crew. A truly unique and hard to find item! No markings. Size medium-large.

Price: $150

Army/Air Force conscript GYMNASTERKA

Price: $50

East German (DDR) Border Guard (Grenztruppen) major parade tunic

Excellent unissued condition. Beautiful, fine gray blended wool tunic as worn by officers of the DDR Grenztruppen. Medium green piped. Has correct shouldboards and collar tabs for a field grade officer. Silver, pebbled alumiinum buttons and sleeve band of the Border Guards. Silver auguellete with heavy silvered tips. Graduation badge for DDR military academy. Size medium. Set comes with officer's visor cap - size 58. Black tie included, white shirt is not included.

Price: $150

East German (DDR) Border Guard (Grenztruppen) conscript parade tunic - stabsgefreiter

Excellent unissued condition. Gray wool tunic as worn by junior ranks of the DDR Grenztruppen. Medium green piped. Has correct shouldboards and collar tabs for a junior NCO - stabsgefreiter. Silver, pebbled alumiinum buttons and sleeve band of the Border Guards. Well marked on inside: "NVA" and other numberical codes. Size small.

Price: $50

Soviet PMG gas mask and respirator

Excellent, unissued condition.The mask has two flat circular glass eyepieces, which can fit anti-fog inserts, to aid in the use of optical equipment. There is a speech diaphragm located under a removable cover on the front of the mask, and a doubled exhalation valve located towards the bottom of the mask, under the diaphragm. The mask takes a GOST-compliant filter to the side. With original case, two EO-18k filters with protective covers (dating from the 1960s) and three spare filters for mouthpiece. All components well marked.

Price: $100

Soviet Estonia Fireman uniform

Tunic and jodhpur belonging to an Estonian SSR professional fireman. Very good condition although tunic is missing collar insignia. All buttons are Soviet Army style (firemen did not have specially marked buttons!). Black wool with red piping. Tunic approx size 44.

Price: $50

Soviet Military neckties

Regulation Soviet military adjustable neckties. As shown in photograph. Black one is sold.

Army (green): $10 (one left) Air Force (blue): $15 (two available)

M-1969 Officer Field Jodhpurs

Excellent, lightly worn condition. Dated 1969; approx. US 30-32 waist.

Price: $15

M-1969 Officer parade trousers

Excellent, lightly worn condition. Makers label marked 50-44 (approx US waist size 33/34).

Price: $10

Demobilization commemorative sleeve patch - STRATEGIC ROCKET FORCES, Red Banner Siberian Military District

Very well done demobilization patch, showing abbreviation for Red Banner Siberian Military District, Strategic Rocket Forces. The conscript served from 1990 to 1992. A very rare specimin.

Price: $20

Demobilization commemorative sleeve patch - in brass - Red Banner Far Eastern Military District

Very rare demobilization patch done in brass, showing abbreviation for Red Banner Far Eastern Military District. The two gilt stripes under the abbreviation represent two years of service.

Price: $25

Demobilization commemorative sleeve patch - ARCTIC

Demobilization patch, showing abbreviation for ARCTIC service. The conscript served in an artillery unit from 1980 to 1982.

Price: $15

Demobilization commemorative sleeve patch - ARCTIC

Demobilization patch, showing abbreviation for ARCTIC service. The conscript served in a motor transport unit from 1990 to 1992.

Price: $15

Soviet Forest Senior Staff rank sleeve

As worn on uniform jacket sleeve, designating highest "senior staff," colonel equivalent. Gilt thread embroidery on dark blue backing.

Price: $15

Soviet Military Duty armbands

Authentic, Soviet armbands as worn by unit duty personnel. Two versions: "PATROL" and "UNIT DUTY". Both sewn from red cotton on front and gray wool on the reverse. Words in white paint. Red armband measures 11 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch. Sewn-in tapes about 6" long. Price: $30 each or both for $50.

Grenade Pouch

Price: $10 each (two available)

Bayonet Lanyard - canvas

Good, undamaged condition

Bayonet lanyard made from khaki canvas webbing. Worn attached to the hilts of AKM bayonets.

Price: $5 each (2 available)

Bayonet Lanyard - leather

Good, undamaged condition

Bayonet lanyard made from leather (one dark and two lighter leather). Worn attached to the hilts of AKM bayonets.

Price: $7 each

Naval Infantry Bayonet Lanyard

Excellent, unissued condition

Very rare Naval Infantry bayonet lanyard made from black finished leather. Worn attached to the hilts of AKM bayonets.

Price: $20

Pistol lanyard (late)

Excellent unissued condition

Pistol lanyard made from brown finished leather with gray metal fittings. Later version with rivetted loops.

Price: $10

1950s Child school uniform belt buckle

Very good used condition

All-brass belt buckle; reduced size for children. Standard Soviet loop and hook attachment on back. Embossed with Soviet school emblem.

Price: $15

General's cap visor

Excellent, used condition

Visor from a general's parade furazhka; high-quality wire embroidery on patent-leather base; underneath in black wool.

Price: $20

RESERVED - Maris P.

East German table medal award - NVA Higher Military-Political School named after Wilhelm Pieck

2 3/8" diameter heavy metal table medal awarded by the NVA Higher Military-Political School named after Wilhelm Pieck. Shows face of Pieck on the front with a very attractive and striking reverse. Comes with original padded case with dark blue velvet lining for the medal.Approx. Price: $25

Commander's artillery unit presentation award - brass D-30 howitzer

Marvelous example of Soviet unit metalworkers' craft. Created from brass in the form of a D-30 122mm howitzer. Brass piece is secured to plastic base with a screw. Limited elevation for gun barrel, same for both wheels. One of the best such pieces I have seen. Heavy - 4 lbs, 3 ozs!

Price: $120

#10 flagpole finial

Heavy brass or bronze topper. Nice brownish patina. Aproximately 11 inches tall. Very rare to see topper made of this material.

Price: $40

#14 decorative top

Rare decorative top. Very heavy (chromed solid steel base with aluminum star). Weighs 3.25 pounds. Clearly intended to fit into a mount; possibly on a gate or column.other Approximately 13.5 inches tall; including 3 inch "plug" at base.

Price: $40

#15 "jingling johnny" top

VERY rare decorative top used on Soviet military bands' "jingling johnny." Made of brass with screw at bottom to attach to the cross bar of the "jingling johnny." Red painted circular base. Approximately 7 inches tall not counting the 2 inch screw. Used within the Group of Soviet Forces Germany (I found it in East Berlin).

Price: $60

Soviet Navy "Jack"

Unissued, authentic Soviet naval jack, in heavy cotton with canvas mounting strip and two mounting loops. Double-sided. Stamped with 1985 date. A beautiful, striking display piece. Approximately 34" x 51".

Price: $40

North Vietnam flag

Official DDR-produced flag of North Vietnam, with pole mounting sleeve. Approx 30" x 52". Red cotton with sewn-on yellow stars on both sides. I purchased this from an official DDR government flag factory in East Berlin in 1988. In perfect condition.

Price: $25

RESERVED - Griffin F.

Lomonosov porcelain ermines

While not militaria per se, these Lomonosov porcelain ermines were produced in the USSR! Both in original, mint condition. Each ermines measures to about 8 inches long.

Price: $40 for set of two

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