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 NAVAL COASTAL ARTILLERY NCO PEAKED CAP.
A fine looking example of this rare naval NCO's hat which has lots of style and character to it. Naval field gray top with dark green center band. Complete with gilt metal naval cockade, gilt eagle and black leather chin strap which is held in place by two gilt naval buttons. Gold silk lining with celluloid patch which is 90% complete, brown leather sweat band shows wear with one small split but it is still complete. There are several minor moth nips to the crown of the hat but basically this is a very nice example of a beautiful looking cap which has a great combat look to it. [Condition: Exc++]
SA LEADERS TUNIC TYRE RUNE ARM INSIGNIA FROM VICTOR LUTZE\'S FAMILY.
The tyre rune was worn by those who had attended the Reichsfuhrerschule. This example comes from the well known Ivor Bush Collection, Ivor specialised in items that belonged to the SA Stabscheff Victor Lutze, at one time he owned several of his daggers, documents, insignia and many photographs. I visited Ivor at his home in London on a number of occasions and I remember that he explained that the Tyre Rune was a gift to him from the Lutze family back in the 1970's, the Lutze family were personal friends of his and he visited and stayed with them many times. Black cloth arrow which is machine stitched on white backing which is then attached red backing cloth. Complete with a photograph of Victor Lutze which clearly shows him wearing a similar Tyre Rune on his tunic, the reverse side of the photograph has Ivor Bush name and address label and photograph details. Near mint.
WW1 SET OF BRITISH MEDALS AND PAPERWORK GROUPING, OWNER LATTER DEVELOPED A WHISKY BRAND.
This set comprises the 1914/15 star, war medal and victory medal. Parade mounted and each one is engraved with the owners details,1197 GNR J.L.MURRAY R.F.A. Complete with a quantity of family document, several postcard and cigarette lighter with owners initials JLM .The documents include, War credit certificate dated 1944, Agricultural certificate for Murray and giving his home address as Thorninbton farm in Northumberland and dated 1950. Birth Certificate for his wife dated 1917 (lot younger than her Husband). Birth certificate dated 1951 for there daughter. Various post war ration coupons. Three post cards, two from North Devon and one from Scotland. Several letters from a whisky company concerning J.L.Murray whisky and lastly an advertising card for, J.L.CHOICE OLD SCOTCH WHISKY. An interesting medal and document set for the medal collector or collector of whisky paraphernalia. Exc++
BRITISH WW2 FS 3RD PATTERN COMMANDO DAGGER.
Metal ribbed grip is in excellent condition, simple oval crossguard. The blade shows wear and some age marks but it is still in excellent condition. Brown leather scabbard with brass tip, the scabbard tabs have been removed and so has the grip retaining strap, possibly by original owner so the knife can be easily removed from the scabbard. Nice original used example. Exc+
BRUNSWICK GAU BADGE, CUT FROM A POLITICAL TUNIC ON CLOTH BACKING.
This Gau badge was awarded to commemorate the 1931 party rally held at Brunswick and it is the 2nd pattern.This very nice and interesting badge is still attached to part of the original owners brown shirt, it has literally been cut of his uniform.The reverse side is maker marked, RZM M1/17, the pin has been been removed and four tiny holes expertly applied so the original owner could attach the badge to his uniform by stitching it into place, which is actually a good idea as the pin on these badges have a habit of braking. A fascinating piece of history. [Condition: Exc++]
BRAUNSCHWEIG GAU BADGE.
This is the second pattern badge with RZM markings. This attractive Gau badge features the early style NSDAP eagle with inscription below in wreath, SA TREFFEN BRAUNSCHWEIG 17/18 OKTOBER 1931. The badge received official recognition as an award on the 6th of November 1936 and was awarded to all party members who had taken part in this 1931 rally. The reverse side features large safety pin style hook and it is also marked, RZM M1/35 GES GESCH. A beautiful example with all factory finish remaining. [Condition: Mint]
MINIATURE JAPANESE SILVER SWORD WITH ENGLISH SILVER HALLMARKS.
A fine quality English silver hallmarked miniature of a Japanese Kataner pattern sword produced as a letter opener. This is a fairly long miniature measuring over 7 inches long. The detail to the silver hilt is exceptional as it simulates the cloth binding of the grip in superb detail, the subar is also very impressive. The long plain silver blade has a full set of English silver hallmarks. The perfect letter opener for your desk. [Condition: Near Mint]
BRITISH VICTORIAN ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS BULLION CROSS BELT POUCH.
A superb Victorian officers gold bullion cross belt pouch, the gold bullion work is of exceptional quality and condition and it is embroidered on to a blue/black backing cloth.The bullion decoration comprises royal coat of arms with Regimental motto and featuring metal field gun design. Complete with hilt metal fittings for attachment to belt, reverse side has small amount of backing cloth missing which is possibly from wear from rubbing on a tunic, but the obverse side perfect. Complete with original black leatherette protective cover.The bullion work is slightly dusty from age but it could easily be cleaned but I have left it as found.Very attractive and a great display item. [Condition: Exc++]
ENGLISH ANTIQUE POCKET PISTOL BY TWIGG OF LONDON.
A very nice pocket pistol by this important English gun maker. Fine quality wooden grip. The flint lock action is in perfect working order. The frame is engraved Twigg London who is an extremely desirable and collectible maker to find. The turn off barrel has a set of proof marks. [Condition: Exc++]
THIRD REICH MINING ORGANIZATION OFFICERS COLLAR PATCHES.
A very nice set of Third Reich high ranking mining officials collar patches, black velvet backing with gold edge piping with gold bullion sawtooth design and with six gold bullion oakleaves. A very impressive set of collar patches and the 1st set I have owned for a high ranking mining official. They would look really nice displayed with a mining officials sword. [Condition: Near Mint]