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.
ADOLF HITLER 800 SILVER DINNER KNIFE BY BROOKMAN.
This is one of the 800 silver dinner knifes designed and produced by the silver smiths Brookman and being the formal pattern. Silver handle with Greek key border to the obverse and reverse sides, the obverse side also features a large open wing eagle with letters AH to either side. The knife is stamped with a set of silver hall marks which are, moon, crown, 800 and the eagle. The blade is a standard steel blade. These Adolf Hitler dinner knifes are always in demand by edged weapon collectors, AH and silver collectors, they also make a very good letter opener perhaps on a collectors desk. [Condition: Near Mint]
ALLGEMINE SS PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM BELONGING TO SS STURMBANFUHRER Dr MUHS.
Superb photograph album containing over 100 unique photographs dating from 1934-1936 period.Photographs of parades,visit of important dignitaries,meny superb photographs of Dr Muhs in Algemine SS officers uniform,visit of the SA staff chief Victor Lutz,Visit of the Reichfuhrer SS Heinrich Himmler with superb photograph of Himmler giving a speech from speakers rostrum, official meeting with Gauleiter Bernard Rust ,ceremonial opening of a large reservoir,comemoration ceromoney for starting work on a new road or perhaps railway,superb DLV glider named Hermann Muhs,photographs of a large art and science exhibition apparently comparing Arian and possibly Jewish exibits,photographs of a hunting/forestry evening function,Muhr and many others who are depicted earlier in the album appear at this official dinner in hunting regalia.SS Sturbannfuhrer and Regierungsprasident Dr Hermann Muhs was born 16.5.1894,he joined the NSDAP in the late 1920s,party number 15259 and SS number 54402,by January 1932 he held SS officer rank as an SS Untersturmfuhrer,he received steady promotions after that date eventually being promoted to SS Sturmbannfuhrer (Major) on the 20.4.1937,he served with the 51st SS standarte at Gottingen and on the staff of the SS Hauptamt. [Condition: Near Mint]
POSTSCHUTZ (POSTAL PROTECTION) LEADERS DAGGER.
This example was purchased privately along with the other example on my site and it has never been in a collection. The hilt fitting still retain almost all silver platting, the black enamel swastikas to the Postschutze crossguard are in perfect condition, the under side is stamped with the postal issue number which is 619 DRP, only early production daggers are found with issue numbers and these are the most desirable, latter production daggers are plain with out issue stampings. The black wooden grip is in perfect condition and is complete with the postal eagle metal insignia. The blade is by Paul Wayersberg which was the only manufacturer of this model dagger, it is close to near mint condition with just a few marks that could probably be removed by gentle cleaning. The scabbard retains at least 95% original paint, it shows light wear from age as you would expect, it is fitted with matching silver fittings. Complete with chain hanger which is complete with spring clip which features the correct DRGM markings to the reverse side. A very nice example of a rare dagger and priced very realistically. [Condition: Exc++]
LUFTWAFFE / DLV 1ST PATTERN LEADERS DAGGER BY GEBR HELLER.
This is one of the very early style 1st model Luftwaffe daggers which it is believed were also worn by the DLV and which have the scabbard fittings attached by large metal staples, exactly the same as you find on the rare 55cm DLV flyer's dagger, this style was used for a very short period with initial production daggers in 1935 before standard production took over. All early nickel silver fittings, fine detail to the brass inlaid swastikas to pommel and crossguard. The blue leather grip is in excellent condition. Very nice and bright blade by Gebr Heller, Marienthal b-Schweina / Thr, with there balloon man trade mark, this is a difficult maker to find on Luftwaffe daggers, this company is better known for there DLV daggers. The scabbard shell on this example is the very early solid leather type which is found only on the very earliest Luftwaffe production daggers ( the standard scabbard is metal shell with a thin leather covering), there are a couple of bumps to the leather from the movement of the scabbard springs but this is normally always seen on these very early solid leather scabbard examples, if it did not exhibit this we would wonder why and this could be of some concern, the matching scabbard mounts are held in place by a single large metal staple to the reverse side of each fitting. The dagger is complete with nickel silver chain hanger. A rare variation for the Luftwaffe collector, it has been some years since I have had one of these to offer for sale. [Condition: Exc++]
CASED NAVAL DESTROYERS BADGE BY SCHWERIN.
A superb example of the Third Reich naval destroyers war badge, the badge retains all original gilt finish to the wreath and most of the original bluing with fine detail to the eagle and swastika. The reverse side of the badge features pin and hook and the retaining loop, maker marked Schwerin Berlin 68.Complete with original card issue box and factory protective tissue paper. An exceptional example. [Condition: Near Mint]
PRESENTATION 1ST MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGER BY EICKHORN.
All early nickel silver fitting, the leather grip is in perfect condition.Mint blade by Eickhorn Solingen featuring there 1935 / 41 pattern trade mark.The scabbard has matching nickel silver fittings, the leather covering is in fine condition, the reverse side of the upper scabbard fitting has a three line dedication in Gothic script commemorating the original owner graduating from a Luftwaffe radio operators school.Complete with matching chain hanger and silver knot. [Condition: Near Mint]
LUFTWAFFE GENERALS SUMMER ISSUE PEAKED CAP BY EREL OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.
I sold this outstanding quality Luftwaffe generals summer issue white top peaked cap about 6 years ago but recently I had the opportunity to re-purchase it, originally it was a part of an important UK based Luftwaffe collection. Superb quality white top with black ribbed center band and gold bullion piping for a general rank officer, complete with matching superb quality gold bullion eagle on white backing and matching gold bullion cockade, the metal centre to the cockade is the vented type as used by EREL, the cap is complete with gold cap cords, which are held in place by gilt buttons, all the insignia is nicely aged toned to match the piping of the cap. The fine quality white cloth top of the cap is in perfect condition with no moth damage or staining, it is in mint condition. The interior of the cap features a high quality white silk lining with full celluloid patch with makers details, EREL BERLIN SONDER KLASS. High quality light brown sweat band marked, EREL STIRNSCHUTZ DRGM, DRP ANGEM, the sweat band is in near perfect condition except near the air perforations (see photographs). This white top luftwaffe generals peaked cap is of exceptional quality and it is in fine condition with a beautiful shape, with out doubt this is one of the nicest looking caps I have owned in 30+ years. [Condition: Near Mint]..........THIS ITEM IS NOW RESERVED.
LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS SWORD WITH HANGER AND ORIGINAL CLOTH ISSUE BAG,UNISSUED CONDITION.
This superb example would be difficult to improve on as it is in almost unissued condition.All aluminum fittings are in mint condition, the pommel and crossguard still retains all original gilt finish.The leather grip is in perfect mint condition. Blade by SMF Solingen is stamped with a Waffen amp stamp, the blade is in almost mint condition with just some very minor spotting to the tip, but this really is an excellent blade. Leather scabbard with all original finish complete with match aluminum fitting which are also in mint condition, attached to the upper scabbard mount is the original leather moon shape hanger. The sword is complete with it's original blue cloth issue bag which has protected the sword for the last 75 years, originally the bag had a carrying handle but this is now missing. A superb example for the collector who wants the very best, just about mint condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
POSTSCHUTZ (POSTAL PROTECTION) LEADERS DAGGER WITH CHAIN HANGER.
This dagger was purchased privately with another Postal dagger and a few other things, it has never been in a collection, this one is in slightly lesser condition but it is considerably cheaper than the other one and at a bargain price.The silver plating to the pommel and the Postal crossguard is in fine condition with a nice age pattiner, the black enamel swastika's are in perfect condition, the under side of the crossguard is Postal issue stamped 1618 DRP, you only ever see the issue stamping on the early production daggers which are the most desirable, latter example are plain with out issue numbers. The black wooden grip is fitted with the silver Postschutz insignia, there are a couple of small insignificant chips to the grip which could easily be restored if required, but this is a very nice grip. The blade is by Wayersberg of Solingen which was the only manufacturer of this model dagger, there are several nicks to the cutting edge and a few smudges to the blade but over all this is a very nice and bright blade which has never been cleaned. The scabbard retains about 65% of the original black factory paint, it is worn but still rather attractive. The silver scabbard fittings match the hilt fitting perfectly and they are in fine condition. Complete with original chain hanger, the clip is in working order and the reverse side has the correct DRGM marking. Bargain price, I doubt if there is a cheaper original postal dagger for sale on any site. [Condition: Exc+]
POLITICAL LEADERS NSDAP ORTSGRUPPE DISTRICT FLAG.
This is a very early example of a rare political leader district flag.Double sided flag with red field with white circle and large black early style static swastika,bullion fringe to three sides,the fourth side features five silver metal suspension rings and silver metal dog clip,there was possibly a sixth ring or clip to the bottom of the flag,but if so this is now missing.Unusual unit patch to top left side corner,blue field silver bullion edge piping and with embroidered unit title,NSDAP ORTSGRUPPE MAMBACHEL.Mambachel is situated close to the town of Koblenz in the Rheinland-Pfalz region of Germany,the flag dates almost certainly to the mid 1920s,the NSDAP was not very strong in the Rhinland during this period,there main strength was situated in the south of Germany in Bavaria,so it is especially unusual to find an early flag from this district.A rare early example of a political leaders district flag,early examples are seldom offered for sale.[Condition: Exc++]