Handschue - what type?

[Neil Hever]

Hi folks, I spied these Handschue at a flea market table for 5 US dollars. Construction and markings looked German WWII era to me so I grabbed them. Looking inside I see they are marked RBNr. 0/1166/0004 and 9. I also noted the gussets at the wrist are marked with the same RB number and 8. Those markings are cut off so I must assume bits of pair marked 8 were used to expand the 9 marked pair. Canvas material looks similar to the interior of the Tornister. I have seen a few pair sold as Kradhandschue but wanted the opinion of the forum. Input is appreciated. NH

[bigmacglenn]

Well done, Neil! That's an excellent score for $5.00 and you'll never find another original pair of Heer-Gauntlets at such a killer-price, lol...
Good for you in being smarter than the seller as you've obviously developed a "Good Eye" for the Material, Construction, and Markings indicative of Original Militaria....
cheers, Glenn

[Gunny Hartmann]

Fantastic bargain!...

[Neil Hever]

Thanks fellows! I can hardly believe the price myself. The five spot could not come out of my wallet fast enough. A question remains, are these Krad type specific or just general issue? NH

[rbminis]

These are tropical but you can compare them.
Ralph.
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[meyle77]

Wow - great - I paid $45 for mine.

[Gwar]

Well done, Neil! That's an excellent score for $5.00 and you'll never find another original pair of Heer-Gauntlets at such a killer-price, lol...
Good for you in being smarter than the seller as you've obviously developed a "Good Eye" for the Material, Construction, and Markings indicative of Original Militaria....
cheers, Glenn

Glenn has stated before "Knowledge Trumps Price" !! Good find !! G

[bigmacglenn]

I espouse the Theory that "Knowledge Trumps Money" in this Hobby, lol...Close enough, lol....
cheers, Glenn