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.
THIRD REICH POLICE NCO SHORT MODEL BAYONET.
This is a scarce bayonet as it was produced during the Third Reich, most Third Reich police bayonets are actually converted 1920\'S Weimar police bayonets, this example is also rather scarce as it is the short model which was worn by senior Police NCO\'s. The bayonet is produced in a light weight metal and still retains almost all original silver plating to the hilt with fine detail to the eagles head hilt. The staghorn grip plates are of very high quality and the obverse side features the police insignia. The blade is by Puma Solingen and features there cats head trad mark, the blade is in superb mint condition. Complete with black leather scabbard with matching silver plated fittings which is also in excellent condition. The size of this small bayonet is approcamatly only 16 inches or 40cm long compared to the standard police bayonet that measure 20 inches or 50cm long. Provenance, this bayonet was the personal war souvenir of a British service man from the south coast of England and has never been in a collection. Near mint.
ALLGEMEINE SS NCO PEAKED CAP.
Black wool body with black centre band and white piping. Complete with metal SS eagle and skull. The hat is fitted with the SS style black chin strap which is held in place by two small black side buttons. The interior of the hat features brown sweat band with orange lining with celluloid patch which features the SS runes and size stamp. The under side of the peak has the SS RZM black ink stamp. There is an SS RZM label under the sweat band. A superb looking SS peaked cap . Near mint.
NSFK FLYERS KNIFE BY EICKHORN.
This very nice example would have originally been issue to the DLV but in 1937 it was re-issued to the NSFK. All early nickel silver fittings have a nice old age patina but it would clean if required. The crossguard features black enamel swastikas to the obverse and reverse sides and the enamel is in perfect condition, the tip of the crossguard is stamped with the letter K and the opposite side has a tiny waffen amp stamp. The matching pommel is in fine condition. The blue leather grip is in near mint condition. The blade is in almost mint condition and it features the 1933 / 35 Eickhorn Solingen small oval trade mark. The scabbard retains all original blue leather and it is fitted with matching silver mounts, the throat is stamped with the NSFK winged man with swastika organisation acceptance stamp and also a small waffen amp stamp, if there was a DLV stamp this was removed when it was re-issued to the NSFK. Complete with original leather hanger with metal clip. A superb example in near mint condition.
GERMAN BLACK NECK TIE WITH ARYAN PRODUCTION LABEL.
Black cotton tie as issued to Political leaders, SS, HJ, DAF, Panzer troops and other organisations. The interior of the tie has a rare ADEFA cloth issue label with makers details, these labels were attached to cloth items to show that the product was produced by an Aryan company. Apparently as late is 1938 the Reich Government was concerned that many cloth products were still being produced by Jewish workers. Complete with 1938 English language report about this apparent problem. Near mint
THE FUHRER PLAQUE AWARD.
The Fuhrer plaque was an officially recognised award and they were presented to political or state officials. The bronze plaque features of profile of Adolf Hitler with raised inscription below which translates to, THE SUPPOSITION FOR ACTION IS THE WILL AND THE COURAGE FOR TRUTH. There is also second engraved presentation inscription awarding the plaque to Ursula Panse from Hildesheim and dated March 1937.The plaque is signed with the artists initials MH just below the Fuhrer\'s profile. The reverse side has a metal loop for wall mounting and also a second inscription confirming that the plaque was produced by the artist from a live siting of the Fuhrer. 95mm wide and 141 mm in height. Mint
NSDAP GOLD PARTY BADGE.
This is a good 25mm example by Fuess. The wreath still retains some gilt finish. The enamel badge shows some light wear and faint scratches but over all it is still very good. The reverse side fitted with safety pin style pin and hook and the hook plate is maker marked, Jos Fuess Munchen, the badge is then stamped with the original owners NSDAP membership number 69278. The NSDAP number has not been researched so an interesting history might be discovered with carful research. Exc+
THIRD REICH POSTSCHUTZ LEADERS DAGGER WITH CHAIN HANGER.
A very rare dagger for the German postal protection service and this example is in extremely nice condition. The Postschutze was established in 1933 to protect the German postal organisation by attack by saboteurs, in 1942 it came under the control of the SS and many of its senior leaders were also SS officers. During the war some Postschutze members served in the Waffen SS to protect the SS postal system from attack. The silver plated hilt fittings are in fine condition, the unique crossguard design features two black swastikas and these are also in mint condition, the under side of the crossguard is issue stamped, DRP 117 and which an extremely low number to find and it is one of the lowest I have seen. The black grip is also in perfect condition which is rare to see as the grip is often damaged on this model dagger, the grip is complete with the silver metal Postschutze insignia, a silver eagle and swastika with six lightning bolts. The blade is by Paul Wayersberg and it is in almost mint condition, this really is a superb blade. The superb scabbard retains at least 90% original black and it is complete with three silver fittings which are in almost mint condition. Complete with chain hanger, the original spring clip is in working order and the reverse side is marked DRGM in a box design which is the correct markings for a postal dagger, these clips are very fragile and they are often seen with replacement un-marked clips. EXC++ or better.
THIRD REICH NSDAP FLAG TOP FINIAL.
This is the early style eagle finial as used by the NSDAP, SA, NSBO and other organisations. Silver plated early style pointed wing eagle clutching a wreath with large black swastika. Long screw fitting to base. Height 22cm. Near mint.
NSKK MOTORCYCLIST HELMET WITH ORIGINAL GOGGLES.
A very nice black leather NSKK motorcyclist helmet with large metal eagle and swastika to the front of the helmet which is held in place by three long metal pins. The helmet is fitted with two air vents to both sides with black leather chin strap and leather neck protector. The interior of the helmet features brown leather liner and there is a large white and black NSKK RZM label to the underside. Complete with a set of motorcyclist goggles which still retains the original manufactures label. A really nice complete set. Exc++
ANTIQUE ENGLISH TAP ACTION FLINTLOCK PISTOL.
A very nice double barrel tap action flintlock pistol, circa 1820\'s. Steel frame with decorative engraving and with makers name, Cox & Weatherhead, Derby.The steel frame and detachable barrels have matching numbers.The cock, tap action and concealed trigger are in good working order. Proof marks to underside of frame. The wooden grip is in excellent condition. Size just under 6 inches long. A very nice pistol in fine condition. Condition: Exc++