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.
PAIR OF HIGH RANKING POLITICAL LEADERS REICH LEVEL COLLAR PATCHES SEALED PATTERN.
An extremely rare sealed pattern political leaders collar patch set. A matched pair of collar patch of 4th pattern, bright red velvet backing with yellow edge piping and each featuring a gilt metal eagle with three oakleaves and a single rank bar for the rank of, Reich Ober-Dienstleiter (Senior service leader). The reverse side of one of the collar patches has a RZM paper label. Attached to the collar patches are two metal disks for a probe or sealed pattern set, the larger aluminum disk features a series of numbers, the smaller disk is marked, RZM and MPA (Material inspection office). A superb set, sealed patterns are extremely rare. Condition: Mint
CASED THIRD REICH BURGERMEISTERS MEDAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF HOCHEN.
A very rare cased medal awarded to the Mayor of Hochen, this is the 1st example of a Burgermeisters medal I have owned in 35 years as a dealer. These medals were awarded to the town\'s Burgermeister if the town did not already have a mayors chain of office, the medal was worn around the Mayors neck at council meetings and formal events and was worn suspended by a red silk ribbon. The large silver medal depicts the head of the Fuhrer Adolf Hitler with inscription to the outer edge, Der Fuhrer Und Reichschanzler Adolf Hitler, the revers side of the medal displays a wreath of oakleaves with large swastika and below this, GEMEINDE HOCHEN (the name of the town) and the makers mark FM, which is the makers mark for Fritz Mannheim who was the official maker of this rare award. Complete with red silk suspension ribbon and rare black leatherette box, the interior is lined in blue velvet and inset for the award and ribbon, the lid of the box features the makers trade mark FM which matches the maker mark on the award. The district of Hotchen is a part of the city of Beckbach and is in Saarland. As a direct consequence of WW1 the Saar district of Germany was occupied by England and France from 1920, mainly because its industrial potential and its coal fields, in 1935 the population voted in a land slide election to return to Germany after years of foreign rule, the population of Hochen voted over 97% in favour of re-joining Germany. The Mayor was probably selected by the NSDAP soon after that event and almost certainly from the leading NSDAP leadership of Hochen, the Burgemeisters were often Political leaders or high ranking members of the SA or the other paramilitary organizations. The Burgemeisters often held office for many years so it should be fairly easy to discover who this award belonged to and it would certainly make a fascinating research project. Near Mint.
VERY RARE THIRD REICH FUHRER STANDARD, SUPERB NEAR MINT EXAMPLE.
These very rare standards were flown when ever Adolf Hitler was in personal attendance at an event, this example is naval issue stamped so it was probably flown at a naval base or from a very large naval ship when the Fuhrer paid an official visit. Red cotton flag with gold printed eagle to each corner and with large black swastika to the centre set in a gold wreath. The flag is complete with original rope tie. The white cloth border features naval eagle (the tiny black swastika is slightly rubbed) with flag description, Fuhrerstandarte and then IV, it is not size marked but it is 240 x 240 square, it also has a cloth machine stitched makers tag, Fahnenrichter gegr 1869 Koln 8 and then with makers initials (this company seems to be the main manufacturer of the Fuhrer standards) . The flag is double sided. There are several tiny insignificant moth nip but basically the flag is in almost mint condition and still retains very bright colours, I have owned two or three Fuhrer standards over the last 40 years but this is the best condition of all of them, I have never seen a better example. A superb wall display in a collector room. Near mint.
SA DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY EICKHORN COMPLETE WITH RARE BROWN LEATHER VERTICAL HANGER.
This is a scarce Eickhorn example which features there large oval trade mark and which is much harder to find than the standard small pattern trade mark. The dagger has never been cleaned and so has a very nice age patina. All earl nickel silver fittings, the lower guards, reverse side is stamped Nrh for the Niederrhein SA group. The blade is in fine condition and still retains much original cross grain, the obverse side features the SA motto and the reverse side displays the difficult to find large oval Eickhorn Solingen makers trade mark which is only seen on Eickhorn SA daggers of the very earliest production period of 1934 when the standard model was first introduced. The scabbard still retains much original brown anodised finish and it is fitted with matching nickel silver fittings. Complete difficult to find brown leather vertical frog hanger. A very nice complete set of of early issue which has never been cleaned and is complete with vertical hanger. Exc++
SCOTTISH MILITARY OFFICERS DIRK OF THE TRANSVALE SCOTTISH VOLUNTERS.
This Regiment was formed in1902 by the 7th Duke of Atholl from Scottish settlers living in South Africa. The unit took part in Suppressing local rebellions and then saw action in WW1 in German South West Africa and then Europe, in WW2 they served mainly in Egypt and the Middle East. All white metal mounts, the pommel of the dirk displays the military badge of the Transvaal Scottish Regiment. Black bogwood handle is complete with all silver metal decorative pins and it is in perfect condition. The blade is by Fraser Ross & Co Glasgow and shows some slight spotting but could be cleaned if required. Black leather scabbard with three metal mounts, the top two mounts display the Regimental badge but the decoration to the lower mount is now missing. The upper metal fitting is complete with its matching metal fork but the lower knife is now missing. Comes with some research concerning the Regiment. Bargain price, with a replacement small knife and lower badge decoration the asking price would be more than double. Exc+
ANTIQUE IRISH OVER AND UNDER PERCUSSION PISTOL.
Double turn over barrels. The metal frame is engraved, Rigby Dublin and is also engraved with floral designs. The cock is in working order and it is very interesting as it is designed as a fish with scales and it even has eyes. Large impressive wooden grip with metal butt cap. The concealed trigger is in good working order. Circa 1840. Size 6 inches or 15cm. Shows light wear as you would expect. Exc++
WW2 RUSSIAN SOVIET SHASHKA SWORD AND BAYONET.
This is the 1927 model of the Russian Cossack cavalry sword with fitted moisin nagant bayonet. Brass pommel decorated with communist hammer and sickle and red star. The wooden ribbed grip is in perfect condition. The hilt has various issue stamps and it is dated 1934. The long cavalry blade is very impressive and it is also dated 1934 and has other Russian stamps, the blade is in excellent condition. Black leather covered scabbard is in perfect condition and it is fitted with matching brass mounts each of which is stamped with a capital M. The reverse side of the scabbard is fitted with a Moisin Nagant bayonet which is stamped with an issue number. Soviet examples of the shashka sword are far harder to find than those of the imperial period. Exc++
BRITISH BLACK JACK.
A black rope bound double weighted club. Complete with original wrist lanyard. Purchased with a few other British WW1 items recently. Please confirm with photo ID that you are over 18 years of age to purchase this item. Exc++
GERMAN FIRE SERVICE OFFICERS DAGGER.
This model dagger was worn by fire service officers during the late 1920s and was continued to be issued and worn during the Third Reich period. All silver hilt fittings with excellent detail to the flame ball pommel, the attractive crossguard features a flower design to the central block. Black horn grip is in mint condition. The blade is in near mint condition and it is double etched with fire fighting motifs including a fireman\'s ladder. Black leather scabbard with matching silver fittings. The dagger is not maker marked but from the style of the fittings and blade etch the maker was WKC Solingen. A very attractive and difficult to find dagger. Near mint.
VICTORIA CROSS 1854 - 1889 AND HOW WON.
Original Victorian book by Colour Serjeant T.E.Toomey and published in 1890. High quality red leatherette cover with gold embossed title and Victoria cross design. Over 70 pages listing all the British soldiers who had been award the famous bravery medal by 1889 with a short history of each of them. The book also lists the various services of the British forces with list of awards to each, Royal Navy, Cavalry, line Regiments, medical service and others. Exc++