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.
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++]
SS ALLACK 1943 JULFEST WHITE PORCELAIN PLATE.
A fine white porcelain Allack SS commemorative plate. The plate commemorates the 1943 Julfest celebrations. Large eagle with sword to the center holding sword surrounded by a circular inscription with swastika. The reverse side features an inscription and the SS Allack runes. [Condition: Mint]
NSDAP LARGE SIZE 30MM GOLD PARTY BADGE BELONGING TO AN SS OFFICER.
This superb 30mm example originally belonged to SS Obersturmfuhrer Ewald Meiwurm and comes complete with large research folder of documents to include an excellent photograph of this SS officer in black Allgemine SS uniform actually wearing this badge. The enamel to the badge is in perfect condition, the oak leaf wreath still retains almost all of it's original gilt finish. The reverse side of the badge features the scarce military style pin and hook, the badge is also stamped GES GESCH in a box, below this is the owners NSDAP membership number 13211. SS Obersturfuhrer Edwald Meiwurm was born in 1887, he served in the German army during WW1 and was awarded several awards to include the Iron cross and wound badge. He joined the NSDAP soon after it was reformed on the 7.8.1925 and received NSDAP membership number 13211, he was also an early member of the SS receiving SS membership number 1889, he was promoted to officer rank of SS Untersturmfuhrer on the 20.4.1934 and was assigned to the 58th SS Standarte (Regiment). On the 9.11.35 he was promoted to SS Obersturmfuhrer. In 1936 he was awarded the SS Honor Ring. I am sure that there is a lot more to discover about this interesting SS officer. Complete with the badge is about 50 photocopy documents concerning this SS officer and also as stated above a very good photograph of the SS Untersturmfuhrer on his wedding day wearing full black SS uniform with his SS dagger and proudly wearing his gold party badge on his tunic.[Condition: Near Mint]
RAD OFFICRS DAGGER BY WUSTHOF WITH LEATHER HANGERS.
This is a really nice early quality dagger. The silver finish to the highly detailed birds head hilt is still all remaining and with excellent detail to the crossguard RAD swastika insignia, this is a really nice hilt. The white grip plates are in fine condition and fit very nicely in place. Near mint blade, the obverse side features the RAD motto and the reverse side the makers details, ED WUSTHOF SOLINGEN, above this is etched Ges Gesch and a triangle with the letters, RADJ. The matching silver scabbard is in fine condition still retaining all the silver platting and with no dents or other damage. Complete with a very nice set of brown leather RAD hangers. This is a really nice quality set which I can highly recommend.[Condition: Near Mint]