German Pistols
The German military used a large variety of pistols during World War I and World War II. Probably the most famous was the Luger P-08 pistol, a favorite souvenir of returning GIs. Other popular German models included the Walther P38, PP, PPK, Mauser 1896 Broomhandle, Mauser HSC and Sauer 38H.
German Rifles
The German military used a variety of rifles during World War I and World War II. The standard infantry rifles were the Mauser-designed, bolt-action Gew98 and K98k. After the Germans invaded Russia in 1941, they soon found a need for both semi- and fully automatic rifles, and manufactured a number of different models including the G41 (M), G41 (W), G43, K43, FG42, Mkb42, MP43, MP44 and STG44.
German Field Equipment
The German military used a variety of field equipment during World War II, including many variations of backpacks, canteens, ammunition pouches, compasses and more. These field equipment items were made of many different materials that varied as the war went on.
German Grenades, Mines and Other Ordnance
The German military used a large number of different ordnance items during World War II. In the grenade line was the model 24 and model 39 stick grenades that are popularly known as “Potato Mashers,” and the egg-type model 39.
German Flags, Armbands and Medals
The German Political and Military used a vast amount of different flags, armbands, and medals both during and before the war. There were many different organizations in Nazi society, and many had their own unique insignia, medals and symbols.
German Daggers and Bayonets
The German Political and Military used a vast amount of different edged weapons both during and before the war. Political organizations issued their members dress bayonets, daggers and swords that were unique in design and were made especially to differentiate the organizations from one another.
German Helmets and Uniforms
The German Political and Military used a vast amount of different helmets and uniforms both during and before the war. The military types were used by the Wehrmacht (army), Luftwaffe (air force), Kreigsmarine (navy) and the Waffen SS. Other types were used by political forces such as Hitler Youth, NSKK, Red Cross, and SA, to name a few.
German Scopes and Binoculars
The German military used a vast amount of military optics during World War II. German forces used many varieties of military sniper scopes and a very large and diverse group of binoculars.