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.
WW2 YUGOSLAVIAN FASCIST ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER.
This is a very good example of the scarce Fascist Yugoslavian army officers dagger 1939 model. Brass crown pommel shows excellent detail with simple brass crossguard. The brown leather grip is in fine condition. Near mint plain blade, the obverse side is etched with a coat of arms and motto, the reverse side is etched with a large crowned double head eagle with closed wings. Complete with matching brass scabbard with with three scabbard mounts, the top mount obverse side also displays a double headed crowned eagle with folded wings. The Yugoslavian Government of the late 1930\'s were pro German but in early 1941 a group of military officers removed the government, this action incensed Adolf Hitler who decided to invade the country which then delayed the invasion of Russia by several months which probably had long term consequences for Germany and possibly changed the outcome of the war on the Russian front. Near mint.
HITLER YOUTH LEADERS DAGGER BY EICKHORN.
There are only two excepted makers of the HJ leaders dagger, Horster and Eickhorn but Eickhorn is the most desirable and also the rarest, we probably see one Eickhorn dagger to every five Horster examples. The silver plated pommel is in excellent condition and displays the HJ swastika diamond to the top, the fitting is held in place by one single screw on the reverse side which is correct for the Eickhorn model. The wire bound grip is still very tight and it is in fine condition. The crossguard still retains traces of the silver finish, it shows slight wear on the reverse side from rubbing on the HJ officers tunic over many years. The blade shows some slight age wear but it is still in very nice condition, the obverse side features the HJ motto, and the reverse side is maker marked RZM M7/66 which is the code for Eickhorn Solingen. Complete with original scabbard which still retains all original leather, the three silver fittings are still in very nice condition and the upper fittings displays the HJ eagle with swastika to the eagles breast. A very nice dagger by a very desirable and rare maker, I believe this is only the third example by Eickhorn which I have offered for sale in over 35 years, compared to at least 20 Horster examples. Exc++
NSDAP POLITICAL LEADERS FLAG POLE FINIAL.
Large open wing silver eagle with large black swastika. The pole shaft is RZM stamped very close to the end, RZM M/34 which is the makers code for Heinrich Marx. A very impressive eagle. Near mint.
ARCHIVE OF POSTCARDS/DOCUMENTS IN RELATION TO ADOLF HITLERS MEETING WITH NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN IN 1938
This is a large archive of over 15 original paperwork items and there are also another 8 post war copy's of official documents and photographs concerning the Hitler / Chamberlain meeting of September 1938. Original post card of Hitler, Berchtesgaden post mark dated 15.9.38 on the reverse side. Large photograph of Hitler with Chamberlain. Cover of the People news paper dated 3.9.38 with headline, Peace or War. Two original post cards of Hitler with Chamberlin in conversation. Six original envelopes with post marks for September 1938 addressed to Prime minister Chamberlain at 10 Downing street from various country's. Post card of the Dresen hotel at Badgodesberg where the meetings took place. Post card of of Hitler with I believe Albert Bormann and Chamberlain at the Dreesen hotel, with hand written text on the reverse side with official commemorative Hitler Chamberlain postal stamp. Envelope from the Dresen hotel with official Hitler / Chamberlain postage stamp. Envelope with four Hitler postage stamps with official Bad Godesberg postal stamp dated 22.9.1938 and addressed to, Messrs J.Lewis, 236 Grove Lane, Birmingham, England. Official British government booklet, Treatment of German Nationals in Germany 1938-1939. Eight post war copy's of official documents and photographs concerning the Hitler Chamberlain 1938 meeting all professionally mounted on cards. A fascinating historical collection giving an insight in to this now famous meeting. Provenance, originally sold by Cavendish auctions in October 2000 and was part of the George Crabb collection. Near mint
LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPERS BADGE PERSONALISED WITH OWNERS NAME.
Excellent detail to the Luftwaffe eagle and wreath, almost all the gilt finish has worn away from the eagle. The reverse side features pin and hook and it is also maker marked A for Assmann, the reverse side of the eagle still retains 85% gilt finish and the wreath is engraved with owners name Schull probably by the original owner rather than a jeweller. A difficult to find badge. Exc+
HITLER YOUTH KNIFE BY WKC WITH MOTTO TO BLADE AND COMPLETE WITH WKC ISSUE TAG.
The hilt of the dagger still retains 100% silver plating. The black celluloid grip plates are in perfect condition and complete with mint condition enamel HJ swastika badge. The superb blade is in near mint condition, the obverse side features the HJ motto and the reverse side is maker marked WKC Solingen, The scabbard retains at least 99% original black paint but probably more. Black leather belt loop and grip strap which is also in perfect condition, the reverse side of he belt loop is stamped with leather makers design, an oakleaf with letter LFS. Attached to the belt loop is the WKC issue tag. Magnificent example, almost mint condition.
BRITISH 1871 MODEL CAVALRY PARADE HELMET FOR THE 1ST ROYAL DRAGOONS.
White metal helmet with brass fittings. Complete with original helmet plate with large gilt brass number 1 on black backing. fluted plume socket with black horse hair plume.Rose side bosses with brass linked chinstrap on leather backing.The interior features the original old and aged but complete leather liner. A very nice and impressive looking Cavalry dress helmet showing just light age wear just as you would expect. Condition: Exc++
LATE VICTORIAN GERMAN PRODUCD NAVAL DAGGER.
This naval dagger was manufactured in Germany probably by the Herder company for export for to a foreign navy, I am not sure which country but possibly to a country in south America such as Brazil (if you know the actual country please let me know). Silver eagle head hilt with small swivel ring to the eagle beak, the quality is superb. White bone grip is in excellent condition. The crossguard terminates in two highly detailed lion heads one of which has a small silver ring in its mouth. Plain steel blade, it is not maker marked but from research the maker is probably Herder Solingen. The black leather scabbard has an attractive chequered design and it is mounted with two matching silver mounts, the top mount has an ornate scabbard stud decorated with an oakleath or similar. Circa 1890. Near mint.
THIRD REICH NSFK FLYERS KNIFE BY SMF COMPLETE WITH HANGER.
This is a superb quality example that was purchased privately and it has never been in a collection. All nickel silver fittings have a nice age patina as the dagger has never been cleaned. The black enamel crossguard swastikas are in mint condition, the tip of the crossguard is stamped with the letter K which you often see on this model dagger. The blade is by SMF Solingen and it is in near mint condition and it retains much cross grain. The scabbard retains all original blue leather and it is fitted with matching nickel silver fittings, the top mount is stamped with the NSFK acceptance stamp and also a small waffen amp mark. Complete with original hanger. A really nice example. EXC++
SPANISH CIVIL WAR GERMAN WOUND BADGE IN SILVER.
Excellent detail to the crossed swords and the early style helmet which display the swastika. Standard hollow back type which is fitted with pin and hook. The badge is in fine condition and still retains 98% silver frosting. Near mint.