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.
GOLD PARTY BADGE OF THE NSDAP.
This is a small 25mm example in mint condition, it is not maker marked but it is obviously by Deschler. The wreath still retains 100% gilt finish, the enamel badge is in perfect condition.The reverse side features pin and hook and a stamped NSDAP membership number 23749, this is a fairly low number and it shows that the original owner joined the party soon after it was reformed in 1925, the number has not been researched so it might make an interesting research project. [Condition: Near Mint]
RARE POLITICAL LEADERS FLAG FOR ORTSGRUPPE WALTER RAU.
Red cotton double sided flag with separately applied white circle and black swastika, silver fringe to three sides, the fourth side is fitted with six silver aluminum flag pole suspension rings.The top corner of the flag features the unit corner box, brown wool box with blue border for the Ortsgruppe level of political leadership and with white chain stitched NSDAP unit title, WALTER RAU. It is extremely unusual to find a political leaders flag / standard with a person's name as normally they will display a town name, district or even a village name. After some research i have discovered several possibility's for what this name represents, during the period of the Third Reich it was a common practice to name party and political units after martye's who had died in the service of the party and so this is a possibility, there was also a factory and a large ship named Walter Rau and both of these could have had an NSDAP Ortsgruppe attached to them, i believe that the origin and purpose of this rare NSDAP flag will be one of these and further research should be able to establish which it is. [Condition: Near Mint]
NSDAP POLITICAL LEADERS TRUMPET BANNER.
A very nice double sided political leaders trumpet banner, red cotton banner with separately applied white circle and black swastika, with white fringe to all four sides.The top edges has traces of three cloth suspension loops but these were cut of when it was removed from the instrument. I believe this banner is probably for a trumpet but the other possibility is that it was for the rare Schellenbaum (the Schellenbaum banners often had a fringe to all four sides where trumpet banners normally do not). If it is for an NSDAP Schellenbaum then it is under valued and a bargain. [Condition: Near Mint]
SS DAGGER 1933 MODEL WITH MINT RZM MARKED BLADE BY SPITZER.
The metal hilt fittings show light wear to the silver plating.The black wooden grip is complete with SS runic badge and silver eagle and it has a couple of very faint hairlines as these grips often do. Superb mint blade, the obverse side features the SS motto, MEIN EHRE HEIST TREUE, the reverse side features the makers details, RZM M7/91 RZM 1221/39 SS, this is the makers code for Carl Spitzer and it was produced in 1939. Complete with matching scabbard which still retains 98% original black paint and it is fitted with matching silver plated fittings. A very nice example at a reasonable price. [Condition: Exc++]
LUFTWAFFE SALVER OF HONOR AWARDED TO TO AN OFFICER SERVING WITH THE HERMANN GORING DIVISION.
The Luftwaffe salver was Hermann Goring's personal awards for bravery to members of the Luftwaffe ground forces and was a way of bridging the gap with the Luftwaffe honor goblet which was his personal award to members of his flight units. This example comes from an advanced old collection and has not been cleaned for many years and has a very nice and attractive old age patina.The salver features the Reichmarshall's eagle and swastika with crossed batons and with award details, MAJOR WALDEMAR KLUG AM 10.6.1943 and inscription, IN ANERKENNUNG HERVORRAGENDER KAMPFLEISTUNGEN. The outer border of the salver is decorated with 12 oakleaves. The reverse side is stamped with the makers details, Feinsilber Alpaka Auflage Jon.Wagner & Sohn. The salver has light age wear to the silver plating but over all it is in superb condition.The salver was awarded to Major Waldemar Kluge, he was born in 1904 in Kupferberg, he left school in 1923 and joined the German police in 1925 and was eventually promoted to Lieutenant of police. He transfered to the Luftwaffe and eventually became the commander of Luftwaffe Fallschirmjager Panzer Grenadier Regiment 2 of the Hermann Goring division and was awarded the salver in June 1943 while serving with the HG Division, on the 2nd of August 1943 he was awarded the knight cross still serving with the HG Division. Kluge was eventually promoted to Colonel and commander of Fallschirm Pannzergrenadier Regiment 1 Hermann Goring Division. Oberst Kluge survived the war and died in 1978. Comes complete with some research details about Kluge and also several photocopy photographs of him in Luftwaffe uniform.
RLB LEADERS DAGGER COMPLETE WITH STRAPS.
This is a really nice example that has never been cleaned and has a very nice age patina. Fine condition leather grip complete with 2nd pattern RLB swastika badge. Fine detail to the pommel and crossguard which features the art deco style eagle and swastika. Beautiful near mint blade, the obverse side is lightly etched with the makers details,Kroneck surmounted by a crown and inset in a diamond and this is the makers trade mark for Ernst Erich Witte of Solingen, the etched trade mark for this maker is normally very faint and sometimes worn away but on this very nice example it can still be seen.The leather scabbard is in fine condition and it is fitted with matching silver plated fittings.Complete with a superb set of rare black leather RLB hangers in fine condition. [Condition: Exc++]
RLB 2ND PATTERN MANS DAGGER.
All silver platted hilt fittings are in fine condition with almost no plating loss and with excellent detail to the crossguard eagle and swatika.The black ebony wood grip is in mint condition and is complete with the 2nd pattern swastika badge, there are a couple of tiny nicks to the black enamel of the swastika but this is extremely minor and basically the badge is also in fine condition. The blade is by Paul Wayersberg solingen, there is some faint age marks but again over all this is a very nice blade and which is still very bright. The scabbard retains at least 99% original plating, the matching silver mount is perfect. Complete with leather hanger. A very nice example of a scarce dagger. [Condition: Exc++]
WW1 BRITISH NAVAL COMMEMORATIVE CLOCK WITH PRESENTATION CASE.
A very attractive white metal clock featuring the design of a British naval enlisted man holding naval cutlass in one hand and pointing to the Naval fleet with the other, he is wearing full naval uniform with naval hat with the H.M.S Victory cap tally, at the feet of the sailor is a British bull dog and with the motto below, READY AYE READY- ANY TIME. Set into the clock case design is a clock.This extremely attractive clock comes complete with it's original black leatherette case which opens out with two door's to the front, the interior of the case is constructed in white silk and blue velvet, the case is inset for the clock, the base of the case has the inscription, THE NAVY CLOCK BRITISH MAKE THROUGHOUT. Complete with the original manufacturers commemorative card stating that these clocks were produced to commemorate Admiral Jellicoe and his men who have upheld the glorious traditions of the British Navy. The clock movement runs for a short time and then stops, the reason for this is that probably after 100 years the movement needs cleaning and servicing. [Condition: Exc++]
NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER 1938 MODEL BY HORSTER WITH RARE IVORY GRIP.
This is a beautiful naval officers dagger that would be a highlight of any collection. Fine detail to the eagles head hilt.The grip is a high quality deluxe ivory example, these ivory grips were an extra cost item and they were very expensive at the time and so are seldom found, the grip has fine aging and several hairline cracks which are often seen on old ivory and is actually nice to see. The blade is by Horster Solingen and it is double etched with the dolphin and fouled anchor design, there is slight age wear to the blade but over all it is still very nice blade with good detail to the blade etching.The scabbard is the hammered type and it is in perfect condition still retaining some original gilt finish. Complete with gold naval knot. A very attractive and rare deluxe example. [Condition: Exc++]
LUFTWAFFE 2ND MODEL DAGGER,DOUBLE ENGRAVED BLADE BY VOOS WITH STRAPS & KNOT.
These Luftwaffe daggers by Emil Voos with engraved blades are very difficult to find and are always in high demand, this example is in exceptional condition. The pommel and crossguard still show much original factory finish, the swastika's to the pommel still retain about 75% original gilt finish. The beautiful real ivory grip is in amazing condition, often these ivory grips will show some cracking but this example is in mint condition. The blade is a work of art and it is also in mint condition and it would be impossible to improve on this one, the plated blade is double etched with floral designs, the obverse side displays a large luftwaffe eagle and swastika in flight, below this there are two decorative sprigs of laurel leaves, the obverse side features the makers trade mark, Emil Voos Solingen with there now famous snake and tree stump trade mark. Complete with matching scabbard also retaining some factory finish, the quality of the scabbard is better than most just as you would expect for a Voos dagger. Complete with deluxe hangers and silver knot. This is a really nice set, highly recommended. [Condition: Near Mint]