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.
SS 1936 MODEL CHAINED LEADERS DAGGER.
This interesting example started life as an SS Rohm honour dagger, in 1936 or just after the officer replaced the scabbard with a chained example but retained his original dagger, this is not unusual we often see this. All early nickel silver hilt fittings, the lower crossguard reverse side is stamped with the SS district stamp I. The black ebony grip is in excellent condition and it is fitted with the SS runic badge and silver eagle. The blade shows age wear and some spotting but it is still bright, the obverse side features the SS motto, the reverse side has been professionally factory ground to remove the offending Rohm inscription and when this was accomplished they also removed the makers trade mark so now it is plain with out inscription or trade mark so it nicly conforms to the 1936 pattern. The scabbard still retains at least 90% original black paint, the scabbard fittings are in excellent condition showing light wear, the center mount is decorated with linked swastikas. The chain hanger is the 1st pattern which is a lot harder to find than the 2nd pattern, inside the clover leaf you can see part of the letters of the DRGM stamping which you normally see on these scarce 1st pattern chains, the reverse side of one of the links has the SS acceptance stamp, the chain shows light wear. This SS officers dagger is not in mint condition and shows wear but it is priced accordingly and it is considerably under the normal retail price. [Condition: Exc+]
ENGLISH VICTORIAN METAL CAVALRY PARADE HELMET FOR THE YORKSHIRE DRAG0ONS.
White metal skull in very nice condition, complete with large Victorian crown helmet plate for the, YORKSHIRE DRAGOONS YEOMANRY CAVALRY, with the Yorkshire rose design to the center, of the plate, metal chin chain and cockades, white metal spike with white horse hair plume. Leather liner to the inside which is rather fragile now. A superb looking helmet. [Condition: Exc++]
IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN DIPLOMATIC SWORD.
This model sword was worn by Imperial German Diplomats and Government officials. Very decorative court sword style featuring a gilt eagle head hilt, mother of pearl grip plates in fine condition, the large clam shell features the open wing Imperial crowed eagle, the detail and quality of this hilt is exceptional. The mint blade is double etched with long intricut floral panels, the reverse side is stamped with a maker or distributer name which appears to be, T.R.BRECHE HOFLIEFERANT BERLIN. Black leather scabbard with matching gilt mounts. Complete with gilt sword knot. A superb quality and very rare sword at a bargain price when you compare to the cost of a Third Reich diplomatic sword. [Condition: Near Mint]
IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN ARTILLERY OFFICERS PICKELHAUBE HELMET.
The leather skull in in excellent condition, all gilt metal fittings are also in fine condition with Prussian officers eagle helmet plate, brass officers chin strap, cockades and complete with ball top to helmet for artillery troops.The interior of the helmet features a leather and silk lining showing light wear. A very nice example of this scarce helmet pattern. [Condition: Exc++]
VERY RARE CASED SS 12 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL.
This is an extremely rare SS 12 year long service cross in silver complete with blue ribbon with silver bullion runes and leatherette box of issue with SS runes to lid.The swastika cross still retains much original silver frosting, the obverse side features the SS runes and the reverse side the inscription, FUR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS, It is fitted with the correct style beveled suspension ring and tear drop suspension loop.The blue silk ribbon features the silver bullion SS runes. Complete with black leatherette storage box with SS runes to the lid, the interior features white silk insert in the lid and the base of the box is lined in red velvet and it is inset to accommodate the medal and ribbon.The SS 12 years medal is rare but it is extremely rare to find an example which is cased and with the correct ribbon. The catch that opens the case is rusted and no longer functions but a spot of oil might solver this small problem but this is a superb complete set in exceptional condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
CASED SPANISH CROSS IN BRONZE WITHOUT SWORDS.
Excellent detail to the bronze cross with good detail to the swastika, the four small eagle's are correctly separately applied.The reverse features pin and hook and makers mark L/50 and this is the makers code for Karl Gschiermeister Wien. Complete with scarce green leatherette box of issue. A difficult award to find especially when cased and in nice condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
LUFTSCHUTZE CROSS 1ST CLASS IN GOLD.
This rare award was instituted in 1938 and was awarded to persons who had performed exceptional service in the civil defense of Germany. The medal still retains all original gilt finish with excellent detail to swastika and inscription, the reverse side features the institution date of the award 1938. Complete with correct suspension loop, ring and original ribbon. [Condition: Mint]
LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPERS WAR BADGE BY BSW.
A good early quality example of this scarce badge.The eagle still retains much original gilt finish, the wreath is in fine condition showing excellent detail.The reverse side is maker marked BSW in a clover leaf and is complete with pin and hook, the very tip of the hook has worn away but the pin can still be retained. Early maker marked examples of this award are hard to find. [Condition: Exc++]
NSDAP POLITICAL LEADERS ORTSGRUPPE DISTRICT FLAG.
This fine example is for a large village called Sulzkirchen which is in Bavaria close to Nuremburg, there was obviously an Ortsgruppe in the village and this would have been almost certainly the only political leaders flag for this locality. Red cotton flag with white circle and large black swastika and silver fringe the three sides. Brown wool box embroidered in white lettering with district name, SULZKIRCHEN, with blue border for Ortsgruppen level of leadership. Complete with all 7 metal suspension rings and large metal spring clip.There are a few tiny moth nips hear and there as normally found on these flags but over all this is a very nice example. [Condition: Exc++]
POLITICAL LEADERS PEAK CAP OF ORTSGRUPPE LEVEL.
This is an extremely nice looking example with a good high front. Brown top with dark brown velvet center band and blue piping for Ortsgruppe level.Complete with large impressive gilt metal cockade, gilt eagle and gold bullion chin cords which are held in place with two matching gilt metal buttons. The interior features a high quality silk lining and plain celluloid patch which is about 20% complete, the rest is lost to time. Fine quality leather sweat band is in perfect condition, the underside has a large RZM label. The cap originally comes from an eastern European uniform archive and the interior has a large official archive stamp and it is also stamped DS. Many uniforms were captured in 1945 and placed in official eastern European archives and museums, when the various communist governments collapsed these items were released into the collectors market in the early 1990's. A very nice looking high quality example with an interesting history. [Condition: Exc++]