The Western Allies officially re-used many captured Axis weapons, vehicles and aircraft, often re-equipping whole units with German or Italian kit. A very wide variety of weapons were prized by the Allies for re-issue, distinct from trophy hunting by individual soldiers. You will probably be surprised.

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Many WW2 items have sold for record sums at auction, particularly those associated with the SS and/or Nazi leaders. But one SS item holds the world record – what is it and to whom did it belong? You will be both surprised and shocked.

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– Dr. Bernhard Pacher of Hermann Historica: https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/
– Jason Burmeister of Military Antiques Ltd: TBA
– Mike Holverson at The Marshal’s Baton: http://themarshalsbaton.com
– Jamie Cross Collectible Militaria: https://www.thirdreichmedals.com

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