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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.
CASED 2ND CLASS OLYMPIC GAMES CROSS COMPLETE WITH SEPERATLY CASED MINITURE.
A superb mint example of the 1936 Olympic games cross in gold. All white enamel is in mint condition with excellent detail to the eagle and swastika and the five Olympic circles. The reverse side of the medal has two small domed rivets. Complete with original ribbon. The rare white leatherette Olympic games issue box for the award is also in perfect condition, the lid features the five Olympic rings in gold. Complete with a cased set of five miniature parade mounted medals, four Imperial and the 5th being the miniature of the Olympic games 2nd class cross, gilt cross with white enamel in mint condition and the quality is exceptional, this is the 1st time I have owned the miniature of this award. Complete with jewelers miniature issue box with Nurnberg shop name to lid. A superb mint set. [Condition: Mint]
GERMAN WW2 DELUX HUNTING DAGGER BY ALCOSO.
Fine example with mint engraved blade by Alcoso.Stag horn grip with DJ swastika insignia.Deluxe scabbard fittings. Complete with hanger and knot.
SS 1936 MODEL CHAINED LEADERS DAGGER.
This is an extremely nice early example produced in solid nickel silver from the original production of 1936, latter examples were produced in silver plated base metal and these are far easier to find than these early quality examples, I am often being asked for these early examples but I seldom have any available. The fine quality black ebony grip is in perfect condition with no chips or cracks and it is complete with the SS runic badge and silver eagle. Early nickel silver hilt fittings are in fine condition. The blade is mint, the obverse side features the SS motto and the reverse side is plain with out makers name which is totally correct for the 36 model. The scabbard still retains at least 95% of the original black paint just showing slight age which you would expect, the fittings are produced in matching nickel silver, the center band is decorated with six linked swastikas and held in place by a single metal screw. The matching chain is the so called 2nd type, the links features SS runes and skulls and these still retain most of the original factory blacking, the reverse side of the chain features the SS runic acceptance stamp. This is an extremely nice SS officers dagger coming from a well established collection based in England.[Condition: Exc++]
THIRD REICH 2ND MODEL RAILWAY DAGGER WITH STRAPS AND KNOT, MINT CONDITION.
This is an exceptional set almost certainly the nicest example you will ever find. Mint black celluloid grip. Silver aluminum hilt fittings with superb detail to railway crossguard and the swastika decorated pommel. Mint blade by Eickhorn Solingen featuring there 1935 / 41 pattern trade mark. Matching silver aluminum scabbard is also in mint condition. Complete with rare silver and black brocade hangers with silver metal fittings and silver and black bullion portepee knot. This is a dagger for the collector who wants the very best.[Condition: Mint]
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS DAGGER BY EICKHORN WITH RARE SMALL KNOT AND HANGERS.
This is a superb complete set in beautiful condition, the Eickhorn version of the Government Officials dagger is far harder to find than the Alcoso model and it is much higher quality, I probably see at least five Alcoso's to every single Eickhorn. Beautiful highly detailed silver eagle head hilt, all silver platting is still remaining. The screw fitting in the pommel is still very crisp, I have no intention of removing it to inspect the inside of the dagger as the two holes are so easily damaged. The mother of pearl grip plates are in perfect condition. The highly detailed crossguard eagle has the high upturned wings a characteristic of the Eickhorn pattern, the eagle and swastika are highly detailed. The blade features the Eickhorn 1935 / 41 trade mark to the obverse side, the blade has a few minor speckle marks from age but it is still close to near mint condition. The matching silver scabbard is in beautiful condition with no dents or damage and with all platting remaining. The dagger is complete with the very rare Government official's tiny silver knot which has a very thin cord and a tiny acorn, it is in perfect condition and is probably the best example I have owned as they often suffer with fraying but not this example, it is just in superb condition. The hangers are the early style with silver brocade on blue velvet backing, the buckles and clips are in silver metal. A beautiful looking set, it has been some years since I have had an Eickhorn example to offer for sale.[Condition: Near Mint]
PRESENTATION NAVAL DAGGER BY WKC BELONGING TO U.BOAT KAPITAN HELMUT KURRER.
Mint orange grip, the hilt fittings retain almost all original gilt finish with excellent detail to the eagle and swastika pommel. Very usual double etched blade by WKC Solingen, the obverse and reverse side's are double etched in decorative panels with the dolphin & fouled anchor design, the reverse side of the blade is also beautifully factory etched in Gothic lettering with the U-Boat identification, U189, the blade shows some very faint spotting mainly to the tip but this is still an extremely nice blade. The WKC hammered scabbard is also in superb condition which is still in full gilt, the reverse side of the scabbard is beautifully engraved in Gothic script with the owners name, Helmut Kurrer. The dagger is complete with it's original gold knot. Apparently this dagger turned up many years ago in Germany with other items belonging to this U-Boat Captain, the collection was split and dispersed to collectors around the world. Korvettenkapitan Helmut Kurrer was born on the 16.2.1916 in Eisleben, he joined the German navy in the 1930's, promoted to Leutnant in 1934, Oberleutnant in 1939, Kapitanleutnant in 1942 and Korvettenkapitan in 1943, his early service seems to be with Naval destroyers but in 1942 he was transferred to the U-Boat command and after initial training he was assigned on the 15.8.1942 to U.189 as the captain of this U-boat, the boat then took up training operations until the end of March 1943, on the 1st of April 1943 the U-Boat took up active service with the 2nd U-Boat Flotilla, the U-Boat was sunk on the 23rd of April in the North Atlantic by a RAF Liberator flown by Flight Officer Moffat, Helmut Kurrer and most of the crew escaped the destroyed U.boat and the British high command was informed of this but refused to help the crew and so unfortunately they perished, Moffat received the DFC for this action. An historically important dagger, this is the only dagger I have owned or even seen in over 30 years that can be documented to a U-Boat Captain. Complete with research file.[Condition: Exc++]
SOCIAL WELFAIR CROSS NECK ORDER COMPLETE WITH RIBBON.
This is the very rare 1st class cross or Knights cross to be worn at the neck. Mint white enamel Social Welfare cross mounted with a large black enameled closed wing eagle and swastika with gilt highlights, the cross is fitted with decorative gilt metal suspender. Complete with long red and white silk ribbon fitted with white neck ties. A beautiful example, impossible to improve on this one. [Condition: Mint]
MINT FACTORY CASED TENO OFFICERS DAGGER WITH EICKHORN TAG & CASED STRAPS.
This unique cased Teno officers set is the only known example of a Teno officers dagger complete with an Eickhorn factory issue box, this set is complete with a separately cased set of Teno officers leather service hangers. The dagger is the early style in factory mint condition, the blade is stamped with the Teno issue number and etched with the Eickhorn / Teno trade mark, the number matches the number stamped into the scabbard top mount. Mint orange grip. All silver platting remaining to hilt fittings. Scabbard retains all factory finish. Attached to the dagger is an Eickhorn metal quality control tag. The original Eickhorn factory box is an amazing survivor, the lid features the 1935 / 41 Eickhorn squirrel trade mark. Interior base of box is lined in artificial red silk, the interior lid of the box has an advertisement describing the Eickhorn quality control and guarantee. The box is of typical construction for a Third Reich manufactured box with metal type staples at each corner holding the box in shape. The cased Teno leather service straps are equally amazing, the buckles are Assmann marked and the black leather straps are in mint condition, the straps are contained in there original brown card factory issue box, as in the case of the above dagger box the corners of this box are also held in place by metal staples. A unique important set for the advanced collector or museum.[Condition: Mint]
MAJOR CRICHTON-STUART WAR SOUVENIR COLLECTION.
Major Patrick Dudley Crichton-Stuart was born on the 15.5.1909,he was educated at Downside school near Bath,he attended university at Oxford graduating from Balliol Collage with a Bachelor of Arts.During the Second world war, Major Crighton Stuart served with the Intelligence corps in North Africa,Italy,France & Germany. He was with the first British troops to enter Berlin after the Russians captured the city in 1945.Because of the size and diverse nature of the collection, I have decided to sell the items separately but if anyone wishes to purchase the complete collection I would offer a better price. 1.Waffen SS Leibstandarte ADOLF HITLER other ranks cuff title,superb pre war example removed from a tunic,reverse side features RZM cloth tag marked, RZM 358/37 SS.Price £2150.00.THIS ITEM (1) IS NOW SOLD. 2.Luftwaffe HERMAN GORING officers cuff title.Blue/black cuff title with silver bullion lettering and with silver bullion borders,removed from a tunic.Price £650.00. THIS ITEM (2) IS NOW SOLD. 3.Army AFRIKA KORPS cuff title,unissued.Price £75.00.THIS ITEM (3) IS NOW SOLD. 4.Luftwaffe KRETA cuff title complete with award citation.The cuff title is in mint condition.The award citation features the design of the paratroopers badge and below this the owner's details,Jager Erwin Jendraschek,3/Fallschirm-Jager-Regt 4 and dated 20.5.1943 and signed by the General commanding the Regiment.Price £550.00.THIS ITEM (4) IS NOW SOLD. 5.Luftwaffe non portable (blackened metal) award plaque.This large plaque features the Luftwaffe eagle with inscription below for service in the air war in the east (Russia) and signed by the General commanding Luftflotte 2.Fitting to reverse for wall mounting.Price £265.00. THIS ITEM (5) IS NOW SOLD. 6.A collection of 15 German & Italian military propaganda post cards and one Italian song book.Most of the post cards are in full colour with great art work.Price £220.00. THIS ITEM (6) IS NOW SOLD. 7.Part of Adolf Hitlers map table.An actual wooden fragment with attached paper tag signed by Major Crichton-Stuart stating that he obtained this fragment from Hitlers map table in his office at the Reich Chancellery.Complete with a copy of the magazine,Die Kunst im Deutschen Reich and dated September 1939. This is the addition that features an extensive article on the Reich Chancellery with lots of photographs of the interior and exterior of the building, including Adolf Hitler's office and showing the actual map table/desk from which the fragment came.Price £265.00.THIS ITEM (7) IS NOW SOLD. 8.Official folder containing various items of paperwork belonging to Major Crichton-Stuart.Silk escape map of France,second edition.Large waterproof Allied map of France with various unit markings.Captured German map of Tunisie marked Geheim (secret).Seven RAF aerial photographs.Two captured German folding panoramic sketches showing German defensive positions.Various pictures removed from books of the middle east.Two German prayer books.Small Italian military poster.Typed 19 page publication/report,Second Army Intelligence Summary No 336-Normandy to the Baltic 6th June 1944 -2 May 1945.Price £125.00.THIS ITEM (8) IS NOW SOLD.
LUFTWAFFE HONOR GOBLET WITH CITATION TO AN OFFICER.
A superb Luftwaffe honor goblet ,this example was purchased privately in Germany and it has never been cleaned it has a good black age patiner.The obverse side of the goblet features two eagles in combat,the reverse side features the iron cross design.The base of the goblet is engraved with the award details,LEUTNANT HEINZ WINTERHOFF AM 13.1.43.The underside of the base is is maker marked,JON WAGNER & SOHN,FEINSILBER ALPAKA.Complete with the goblet is the original award citation to Leutnant Heinz Winterhoff and with matching date 13.1.1943.The citation is signed by Goring and the commanding General.Fine example and especially rare with the award citation and to an officer,most seem to be awarded to NCO's.Heinz Winterhoff was awarded the German cross in gold on the 1.10.1944 as an Oberleutant serving as Beobachter in einer Aufklarungsstaffel.Hermann Goring considered the honor Goblet to be his personal award to his aircrew's and it was awarded for distinguished achievements in the air war.No dents or other damage.Near mint.