![]() Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. ![]() We are not in the watch repair business- ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Please note all watches are wound and tested then recorded on video before shipment. There is no warranty for this watch and returns for a non-working watch will not be honored. However, given that the WWII German records have been lost we really don’t know for sure how these watches were issued. Others speculate that these watches were used by Para-military personnel such as those working in railroads. Collectors speculate that these D only watches were for the Luftwaffe. #Leica Luftwaffe Serial Numbers serial numberIn addition to watches marked with DH, there are some identical watches with only the letter D in front of the serial number and no H after the number. #Leica Luftwaffe Serial Numbers serial numbersHowever, it is not entirely clear that DH watches were originally intended for the Army alone, given documented instances where the service record books of members of the Luftwaffe (Air Force) have been found with DH watch serial numbers written as issued to these troops. Some prefer the interpretation given by Konrad Knirim (), who has written that the D stands for Dienstuhr (Service Watch) and the H = Heer (Army). Some writers suggest the D stands for Deutsches (Germany) and the H for Heer (Army). It is not entirely clear what D H stands for. The watches were partly deployed and written into the soldier's book, and also sold to army staff. The dial was black with a small second hand with radium digits and hands. ![]() The pocket as well as the wristwatch had screwed backs and were shock resistant. And also (mixed up with German): Buren, Doxa, Dogma, Glycine, Gala, Mimo, Phenix, Record watch Co., Recta, Para, Leonidas, Revue, Tritona, Wagner, B.W.C., Grana, Helios, Moeris, Helma, Siegerin, Vogele, Zentra, Laco, Stowa ,Wempe, IWC, A. The German ARMY had watches produced and retailed by companies such as ARSA (Auguste Reimond), Alpina, Mulco, Titus, Minerva, Record, Zenith, Silvana, Helvetia, Longines. The watch has been fully cleaned, tested and calibrated by a master watchmaker and is in good running condition. On the dial, hour markers and watch hands are radium luminous for night viewing. The watch has beautiful original high-grade movement with rare caliber AS 1130. Reverse of back impressed with serial number 19539. This example has a beautiful original metal chrome case with stainless steel push back. All of parts of watch are 100% original, yes, even the leather wristband. ![]() This service wristwatch of the German Luftwaffe was used by pilots and officers during WWII. Other Luftwaffe guns exist, but their serial number blocks have not yet been identified.Original Item: Only One Available.This is a super rare vintage 1940-1944 German Luftwaffe men’s wrist watch by FELCO. The three specifically known groups are:įrom 1940, about 1800 guns chambered for 9x17mm, between 198,000P and 202,000Pįrom 1941/2, about 12,000 PPs in. Specifically, Luftwaffe guns will have magazines serialized on their floor plates. Identifying Luftwaffe-issue Walthers is tricky, as they were not specifically marked - but we do know a few specific serial number batches.Īs with other state and military organizations, Walthers made for the Luftwaffe were sold as special contracts, with unique serial numbering procedures. The Luftwaffe bought more than 500,000 pistols during World War Two, including not only Walthers but also the Luger, P38, HSc, CZ38, Femaru 37, and FN 1922. Courtesy of Legacy Collectibles, we have a pair of Luftwaffe-issue Walther pistols to look at today, one PP and one PPK. ![]()
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