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.
GERMAN NAVAL SWORD.
This is a very good example with naval Depot issue stamps. Fine detail to lions head hilt which still retains much original gilt finish, the obverse side of the folding hilt displays a large naval anchor, the reverse folding and locking hilt fittings is issue stamped N261, this matches the scabbard issue stamp. The white celluloid grip is in perfect condition with no chips or cracks and with all gilt wire remaining. Plain blade shows some age spotting but over all it is still a very nice blade. Black leather scabbard is in fine condition with matching brass gilt metal mounts, the reverse side of the top scabbard mount is stamped with the matching issue stamp N261, the bottom scabbard mount reverse side is stamped with a naval M marine issue stamp. German naval swords are far harder to find than the naval dagger, I probably see 20 daggers for every sword. [Condition: Exc++]
UNISSUED RAD OFFICERS DAGGER BY WKC WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE TAG.
Being unissued this dagger is as you would expect a late produced example but it is in beautiful condition, the finish is much like you find on late produced luftwaffe and army daggers by this maker. Mint white grip plates, fine detail to the eagles head hilt and the RAD swastika and spade insignia. Mint blade, the obverse side features the RAD motto and the reverse side the makers details WKC with there knights head TM. Complete with matching RAD officers scabbard. Attached to the hilt of the dagger is the original WKC issue tag. A fine example of an un-issued dagger. [Condition: Near Mint]
POLITICAL LEADERS PEAK CAP, KREIS LEVEL.
Political brown cloth top with dark brown velvet cap band with white pipping for a political leader of Kreis level of Leadership. Complete with large gilt cockade, gilt eagle and gilt cap cords which are held in place with matching gilt side buttons. Interior features plain silk lining, typical late 1930's sweat band showing light wear, under the sweat band is the RZM issue label. A really nice looking example with a great shape, political leaders caps have become very difficult to find recently especially in nice condition and with the more scarce pipping colours. [Condition: Exc++]
SS DAGGER 1933 MODEL IN NEAR MINT CONDITION.
This is a superb example in exceptional condition.The hilt fittings still retain 100% original silver plating.The black wooden grip is in mint condition and it is complete with SS runic badge and silver eagle.The blade is in mint condition, the obverse side features the SS motto, MEINE EHRE HEIST TREUE, and the reverse side the makers details, RZM 1196/38 SS, the the long number is the makers SS contract code and the 38 is the year of manufacture 1938.The scabbard retains almost all original black paint finish just showing light age, mostly to the reverse side, the fittings are matching silver plate and they are also in perfect condition, even the ball on the lower fitting is perfect for once. A superb example in fine condition and much nicer than it appears in the photograph's which really do not do it justice. [Condition: Near Mint]
SS DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY BOKER WITH VERTICAL HANGER.
All early nickel silver fittings, the lower crossguard obverse side is SS group stamped I. The black wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is complete with SS runic badge and silver eagle. Near mint blade, the obverse side features the SS motto and the reverse side the makers name, Boker Solingen with there tree trade mark, this is an extremely nice blade by a very desirable SS maker. Black anodized scabbard with matching nickel silver fittings. Complete with black leather vertical frog hanger. An extremely nice example. [Condition: Exc++]
SS DAGGER 1933 MODEL WITH RARE EXCLAMATION POINT AT THE END OF THE MOTTO.
This rare variation SS dagger with the exclamation point at the end of the SS blade motto was only produced by two makers, Jacobs and Klittermann & Moog. Black wooden grip inset with SS runic badge and silver eagle, there is one small chip to the reverse side close to the lower crossguard. All of the hilt fittings are nickel silver (dagger by this maker normally have nickel silver fittings). Near mint blade with good clear SS motto with the exclamation mark at the end of it, MEIN EHRE HEIST TREUE ! , the reverse side of the blade is marked, RZM M7/29 which is the code for Klittermann & Moog, this really is a fine blade in exceptional condition. The scabbard still retains at least 98% original black paint just showing slight age wear as you would expect, the fittings are nickel silver which match the hilt fittings perfectly. A rare SS dagger often missing from even advanced collections. [Condition: Exc++]
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]