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.
VERY RARE REICHSKULTURSENAT BADGE.
The honor badge for members of the National senate of culture, it is believed that there were only approximately 250 of this rare badge ever awarded from 1936 / 1945 making it one of the rarest of Third Reich awards. The senate dealt with matters such as art, music, film, theater, radio and press. Dr Goebbls was the leader of the senate and most of of it's members were senior leaders of the party and state such as, Victor Lutze, Hans Johst and Walther Funk.This large badge is basically oval in shape with a gold border forming into 16 points with white enamel center and with gilt lettering, REICHSKULTURSENAT, with large gold eagle and swastika mounted on a column to the center.The reverse of the badge features a high quality pin and hook, the backing plate features two small rivets and bears the issue number 172 and also the makers name, Deschler Munchen and the silver content mark Silber 900. There are two minor variations of this badge featuring slightly different style rivets on the reverse side, one is found on early badges and the other style on latter awards, the one I have is the latter style which is correct for the badge I have which has a fairly high issue number. An extremely rare badge i have only owned one other in the last 30 years, the rarity can not be overstated. The badge is in very nice condition, it does shows light wear as it has been worn and it has also a small shallow flake from the white enamel close to the letter I of the word Reich it has not been restored and it still displays very nicely and considering it's extreme rarity is very acceptable as the chance of finding another example is unlikely and i have priced it very realistically at approximately 50% of the price of a mint example.
VERY RARE 1923 GAU BADGE ORIGINALLY BELONGING TO AN SS OBERFUHRER.
Large black swastika with date 1923 on a circular wreath of oakleaves. Reverse side features two small rivets, pin and hook, silver 800 mark and makers name, R.Wachtler & Lang Mittweida.This award will be found with either a 1923 date or a 1925 date but the 1923 is more desirable as it shows extremely early membership of the NSDAP and many would have also been holders of the Blood order medal. This example originally belonged to SS Oberfuhrer Bachl who from 1942 served with the notorious Kampfgruppe Jeckeln in Russia which was heavily involved in Jewish war crimes. Complete with some post war research concerning this officer. [Condition: Exc++]
LUFTWAFFE 1ST MODEL DAGGER BELONGING TO A LUFTWAFFE GENERAL.
This is a very early production example with all nickel silver fittings. Blue leather grip in in excellent condition, matching nickel silver crossguard and pommel inset with brass swastikas. Blade by SMF Solingen and it is also stamped with a waffen amp stamp, the blade shows some faint spotting and age. Matching scabbard with nickel mounts, the leather shows wear to the edge seam but the leather covering is in over all excellent condition, the reverse side of the top silver mount is personalized with a presentation inscription and it is engraved in a complicated but attractive Gothic style which is not easy to decipher but appears to be, Generalmajor F.Kontor III.FT.154 Schonwalder E 1935. Complete with chain hanger having six upper and 10 lower silver links, the spring catch is in perfect working order. A very interesting dagger that has not been reserched but it would certainly make an excellent research project. [Condition: Exc+]
MINIATURE VICTORIAN HALLMARKED SILVER SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD.
This is a superb quality large size miniature Scottish sword measuring at over 15 inches long. Fine quality Scottish style silver basket hilt, the sword handle is constructed in fine fish skin with wire wrap, the interior of the hilt of the sword is complete with its original red cloth lining. The silver hallmarked blade is stunning, the obverse side is engraved with decorative Scottish foliage with nine panels cut out of the blade forming an intricate pattern. The reverse side of the blade is plain polished silver deeply stamped with a set of silver Scottish hall marks for Edinburgh 1887 and with makers initials H.I. (Hamilton & Inches). An outstanding miniature sword probably manufactured as a letter opener. Scottish hall marked silver is considerably rarer than English silver and is much in demand by collectors. [Condition: Mint]
BRITISH NAVAL WW1 MIDSHIPMAN DAGGER WITH PRESENTATION ENGRAVED BLADE, THE CAPTAINS AWARD.
Brass lions head hilt still retaining some gilt finish, crossguard features a crowned anchor.Superb18 inch long double etched blade is in mint condition, the obverse side has long decorative panel featuring crowned anchor and a presentation inscription, CHIEF CADET CAPTAINS AWARD, SIDNEY BOUCHER, R.N.COLLEGE DARTMOUTH, 31TH MARCH 1915, the obverse side also features a long decorative panel featuring Royal cypher with crown above, Royal coat of arms and makers details, GIEVE, MATTHEWS & SEAGROVE LTD, LONDON, PORTSMOUTH AND DEVONPORT. The black leather scabbard with matching brass mounts is in excellent condition. Complete with blue and gold bullion portepee knot. Sidney Boucher was born on the 17.9.1899, when he was of age he joined the British navy and by 1915 he was a RN midshipman, promoted to officer rank in January1918, he received steady promotion after that achieving the rank of Captain in 1942. During WW2 he commanded at least two naval warships, the destroyers, HMS Highlander and HMS Tyne. In 1943 he was mentioned in dispatches and in 1946 he was awarded the CBE. Captain Boucher retired from the Royal navy in 1951. A superb and very rare naval presentation dirk and certainly worthy of further research. [Condition: Near Mint]
BRITISH ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS SABRETACHE.
A fine Victorian example in beautiful condition, the gilt bullion work is very proud and striking and the colours still very good with attractive Royal coat of arms, bullion wreath, regimental motto and mounted with a large gilt metal field gun, gold bullion border to all 4 sides. The leather backing is in fine condition complete with three suspension loops. Other than some old dust that could easily be brushed away this is in near mint condition. RESERVED FOR DC.
GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL DAGGER BY ALCOSO WITH HANGERS AND PORTEPEE KNOT.
This is in my opinion one of the most attractive of all Third Reich dagger models and they are always a pleasure to own if only for a short time. The silver eagles head hilt is fine condition, the crossguard eagle has good clear and crisp swastika.The attractive mother of pearl grip plates are in perfect condition. The blade is by Alcoso Solingen featuring there 1941 pattern trade mark, the blade is in superb mint condition. All internal parts of the dagger are stamped 1.The matching silver scabbard is in fine condition. Complete with rare hangers, these are the ultra rare pattern with gilt metal fittings for a high ranking official and the special GO silver knot (the cord and the acorn is much smaller than the army style). A very rare complete set for a high ranking Government official in very nice condition. [Condition: Exc++]
A SUPERB NEAR MINT EXAMPLE OF THE VERY RARE ARMY / WAFFEN SS GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE FOR 50 ENGAGEMENT
This beautiful example is by RK. The eagle and crossed bayonet and grenade still retains all original blued factory finish, the wreath still retains all original frosting.The reverse side features four small rivets with pin and hook and makers initials RK in a circle. An exceptional example of the very rare 50 general assault badge, it has been several years since I have had one to offer for sale and i do not recall ever having one as nice as this example before.
A VERY RARE SILVER CIGAR BOX PRESENTED TO HERMANN GORING IN 1936.
A superb and very large 800 silver marked cigar / cigarette box presented to Hermann Goring as a birthday gift in 1936.The lid of the box features Hermann Goring's family coat of arms in a raised silver shield being an armored fist holding a ring.The front of the box features a three line presentation inscription, HERMANN GORING, VON DEM MANNER DES EHEMALIGEN J.GESCHWADER RICHTHOFENEN 12.1.1936, basically this translates as a gift to Hermann Goring from the men of the fighter squadron Richthofen, this was Herman Goring flight unit during WW1 and was often referred to as the flying circus because of there brightly colored planes, after the Red Barron's death he became the commander of the unit and held this position until the end of the war. The Richthofen unit was re-instated in 1935, soon after the the creation of the Luftwaffe.The base of the box is leather lined and it is 800 silver marked on the bottom silver edge, when the box is opened it reveals a wooden internal lid with a hinged silver handle and two silver securing catches, all three of these fittings are 800 silver marked. The interior of the box is wood lined with a single adjustable wooden panel for resizing the box for cigars and cigarettes. An important historical item belonging to one of the most famous personalty's of WW2 and probably the 20th century. The box has a nice age patina as it has not been cleaned for a very long time. The last photograph is for a size comparison only and the dagger is not included in the price.[Condition: Near Mint]
PAUL MULLER DAMASCUSE LETTER OPENER.
This interesting letter opener or miniature hunting dagger with damascuse blade was originally purchased by the well known author LTC Tom Johnson in the late 1980's direct from the Paul Muller family along with other edged weapons and how he obtained these items is fully described in one of his reference books. The simulated ivory handle is silver inlaid on the obverse side with a stag in a band of oakleaves and acorns, the reverse side is beautifully inset with silver inlay which incorporates the initials KM, this is probably the initials of Mullers wife or a close relative, further research is required to confirm this.The pommel and crossguard are constructed of plated steel.The blade is produced of beautiful damascuse steel of the finest quality. Paul Muller is probably the most famous damascuse sword smiths of the Third Reich period and one of the most desirable for collectors, he formed a contract with the SS to produce blades for the organization and established a sword smithy in 1938 near Dachau, his most famous work is with out doubt the SS birthday swords with presentation damascuse blades that easily sell when occasionally available for in excess of $200,000, the example i am offering is a lot more affordable. Complete with with original photograph and photocopy supplied by LTC Johnson when the knife originally became available in the late 1980's. A unique opportunity to obtain a knife with damascuse blade by this renowned damascuse smith at an affordable price. [Condition: Mint]