Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS SWORD BY HELBIG COMPLETE WITH HANGER.
This is a superb very early example produced in nickel silver and which has fine black age patina as it has never been cleaned. The nickel silver pommel and crossguard features brass swastikas. The blue leather grip is in fine condition. The blade is really nice and it is in near mint condition, the obverse side is maker marked, F & A. Helbig Steinbach and also has a waffen amp stamp. The matching scabbard retains all original blue leather and it is fitted with matching nickel silver fittings and they have a matching black age patina. Complete with blue leather moon shaped hanger. A really attractive example, it would be very difficult to improve on this sword. Near mint.
SS OFFICERS SWORD BY KREBS COMPLETE WITH SS KNOT AND BLACK LEATHER HANGER.
All early nickel silver hilt fittings. The pommel is the correct SS type that screws into the hilt of the sword and not the tang of the blade (police swords the pommel always screws into the tang of the blade). The black wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is complete with silver SS runic badge which is also in perfect condition. The under side of the hilt is stamped with the SS Kulturzeichen mark. The blade is in mint condition, the obverse side features the stamped Krebs Solingen Lobster trade mark. The scabbard retains 98% black paint, there is one very faint dent but it is very minor and not especially noticeable. The hilt has matching silver fittings, the top fitting has the SS Kulturzeichen acceptance stamp and the lower mount is the type held in place by pressure and not by screws which is the style normally seen on SS swords. Complete with black leather sword hanger and SS officers silver and black bullion sword knot with the SS runes to the stem. A really nice complete set. Exc++
SS CHAINED LEADERS DAGGER 1936 MODEL, COMPLETE WITH TYPE 1 CHAINS.
This example probably dates to about 1938 or even early WW2, all metal fittings are the silver plated type and it is fitted with type 1 chains. The hilt fitting retain almost all silver plating. Very nice black ebony grip complete with silver eagle and SS runic badge, there is a small scuff to the reverse side of the grip but over all it is an extremely nice grip. The blade features the SS motto to the obverse side and it is very nice with much crossgrain remaining, there are a few small age marks to the lower part of the blade but but not really significant, the reverse side is plain with out a makers mark which is correct for the SS chained dagger, there is some age spotting to the reverse side of the blade but it could be cleaned if required. Black anodised scabbard is in very nice condition and it complete with matching silver plated fittings which are also very nice, the centre mount features six linked swastikas and still retain factory blacking. Complete with type one SS chain hanger which is harder to find than type 2, the SS skulls and runic links still retain much factory blacking to the background, the reverse side of one of the links feature the SS Kulture Zeichen acceptance stamp, the spring clip is in good working order and the DRGM mark can partially be seen inside the cloverleaf which is a features sometimes seen on type 1 chains. Nice looking SS officers dagger that I purchased privately in the UK and is priced lower than normal because of the spotting to the reverse side of the blade, bargain price. Exc+ or better
THIRD REICH HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT NSDAP POLITICAL LEADERS ORTSGRUPPE DISTRICTE FLAG FOR BAD TOLZ .
This is a very interesting political leaders district flag as Bad Tolz is famous for the SS officers training school which was based there. Red cotton flag with white circle with black swastika with silver fringe to three sides, large double sided brown wool unit patch to upper corner with white lettering, BAD-TOLZ WEST, with blue edge piping for the Ortsgruppe level of political leadership. There are a couple of small moth nip but nothing which is significant, there is some old glue residue to one side probably from being displayed many years ago but a good restorer could probably restore / remove much of this. Historically interesting flag which would be an important addition to any SS or NSDAP collection, this is the only item I have owned from Bad Tolz Exc++
HITLER YOUTH KNIFE WITH MOTTO BY PUMA.
The black celluloid grip plates are in perfect condition, the obverse side is fitted with enamel HJ diamond badge which is in mint condition. The silver plating to the hilt is in perfect condition with just some wear to the pommel from rubbing of the grip strap over many years. The blade features the HJ motto to the obverse side and the reverse side is maker marked, Puma Solingen Ges Gesch with there trade mark of the head of a large cat, the knife is also marked, RZM M73/27 1937, there are a few minor age marks to the blade but over all it is still very nice. Black painted scabbard fitted with black leather belt loop, the grip retaining strap is unusual as it is fitted with a buckle rather than the standard popper button, almost certainly an alteration by the original owner and which is an unusual and interesting feature to see. Exc++
THIRD REICH 1ST MODEL RAILWAY OFFICERS DAGGER BY KLASS.
Identical to an army dagger but with a black grip and this is a text book example by Klass with unique features only seen on examples by this maker. Silver plated crossguard and pommel of the Klass type, the black celluloid grip is the desirable extra long type only seen on black grips by this maker. The blade is in mint condition and it is stamped with the makers details, ROBT KLASS SOLINGEN and featuring there kissing Krane\'s trade mark. The matching silver scabbard is also in fine condition and the scabbard bands have the unique Klass Asterisk marks to each. A really nice example and a very difficult model to find especially by Klass which is the maker most advanced collectors wish to own. Near mint.
BRITISH FLAG OF THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YEOMANRY.
Manufactured in light and dark blue coloured cloth with separately applied badge of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry with black printed horse design. This flag come from the estate of a former NCO of the Yeomanry. Size 32 x 17 inches. Mint
BRITISH RIDDING CROP WITH CONCEALED BLADE.
A military style riding crop probably carried by a cavalry officer during WW1. High quality horn handle with the tip fitted with a small silver metal horseshoe. leather bound shaft of similar construction to a British officers swagger stick. Pulling the handle away from the shaft reveals a lethal steel blade. Exc++ .
BRITISH ANTIQUE BLACK JACK.
Intricate brown woven leather body with weighted end complete with matching leather wrist strap. Because this is a weapon I will require photo ID confirming the age of the buyer. Exc++
THIRD REICH SS FINGER RING.
Private purchase example of an SS ring which were often sold to SS members at the SS barracks and other locations.. The band features floral decoration with large SS runes to the front in an oval. There is a very small makers mark on the reverse side of the ring but it is mostly worn away with time now, there is no silver mark so it is probably silver plated. Exc++