WWII Half Track Rockwarts Gang (PHOTOS INSIDE)

[jncastillo87]

I was going thru some of my granddads stuff from WWII .. I found a few wooden boxes .. some with wood tanks and another that had a Rockwarts Gang half track .. it is in perfect condition. . you can even wind it up .. it has head lights on it and everything .. it has about 6 to 8 soilders in it all with their guns and everything .. Upon further research I found out my granddad had sent it from Nazi germany while he was there.. He was a tank commander.. Im not sure if anyone will know about it .. I am including pictures of it .. there is still a stamp on one of the seats that tells you what it is .. anyone have any ideas ?  

[syl]

That halftrack is awesome, the kind of vehicle that was used by the Germans in WWll. That's the kind of thing that should be on Antique Roadshow. Definitely collectible. I'm sure some of the others here that know a lot about WWll and militaria will know more.

[talesofthesevenseas]

I know nothing about it but just wanted to chime in with a "Wow!"

[Dean Perdue]

Here's a link to a site where you'll be able to get some additional info.
I'd post it under misc. militaria.These dudes really know their stuff and specialize in this sort of thing.

http://daggers.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x

[jncastillo87]

Thanks alot guys .. im putting a post at the forum link yall gave me .. thanks alot ! !

[Texasbadger]

Might be WWI era toy as there are no swastikas or crosses present on the vehicle, Ive posted it on another site as well, neat item,,now I just gotta ask,,,what else was in the boxes???

[Texasbadger]

Okay its a 1930's to mid war Hausser #731 heavy halftrack, Elastolin figures all from same company that went on after the war til the 1980's,,,looks like an interesting realized auction price from last year,,,take a look,,,I would try and find the fenders, spare tire, and missing soldier, this listed version is of an earlier and better quality, I think this one is wartime, a little cost cutting in production going on.  Auction results cannot be depended on for value, particularly in this economy, but its a good sign
http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/hausser-model-nr.-731-18-ton-heavy-half-track-0-s-fj7nkfhm2h

[Texasbadger]

You might check the storage compartments on right and left rear sides for additional parts.  Heres a photo from a reference book

[jncastillo87]

I actually do have the spare t ires and fenders ... and for the other person the other boxes had wooden tanks in it ..... not sure about them yet

[Texasbadger]

I sent you an email as well, there are toys and also scale models used in war games, I do this as a hobby and as a sideline to my police retirement, there is considerable value in WWII German militaria, some of the smallest items can be worth the most.

[Dean Perdue]

Photo's looks familiar Texasbadger.
Hayes's book?

[Texasbadger]

Yep, nice to know theres another militaria fan out there,,,Hayes is a friend of mine but moved on to Trains of all things,,,,heres another auction result $2000 plus.
http://antiquesandthearts.com/AW0-07-17-2001-11-21-50

[jncastillo87]

Incredible info guys .. thanks again .. Ill send in pics of the officers Luger and sword that was taken by my grandad as well .. and the wooden tanks .. unreal stuff on here . .thanks

[KC]

Wow....almost speechless....wow!

What an amazing find!  Hope you hold on to this!  It will only continue to rise in value!!!!

Highly recomment that whatever you know of your grandfathers/family's history with this that you document it.  In addition, any information you currently find on this...print it and keep it with the items -  for you/your family.

[regularjoe2]

Nice little piece .

KC , tell your kids to hang on to the Gumbys !