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.
UNISSUED SS POCKET KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL PAPER WRAPPER.
German SS pocket knife unissued with with original paper covering with description, SS AUSBILDUNGSLAGER-AMERSFORT, which translates as, SS Training camp Amersfort. Unfortunately I can not give a description of the pocket knife as I would have brake open the paper covering and that would then destroys it historical value and collectability, but it feels like a standard folding knife. Amersfoort was a small concentration camp and SS training centre in the Netherlands. Mint
OPERATION SEA LION, SECRET GERMAN BOOK CONCERING THE PROPOSED INVASION OF ENGLAND IN 1940.
Highly secret guide produced by the German high command in 1940 for the proposed invasion of England in 1940, Operation Sea Lion. This rare book contains over 450 pages and is a highly detailed guide to the expected German landing area in southern England and especially the coastal areas but also inland, the book contains many detailed maps showing the coast and the road and rail network with details of the ground and countryside. Lots of detailed photographs of towns and villages and the countryside giving details of the terrain and what to expect during an invasion. The book is highly detailed and informative. Hard cover with large pull out map to the inside cover. Near mint.
BRITISH ROYAL NAVAL SILVER AND ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE.
Silver cigarette case with blue enamel lid which is mounted with silver British Royal Naval badge and name plaque with owners details, W.M.S Moss RN, the blue enamel has an attractive sun burst affect when held to the sunlight. The interior of the box is engraved, W.M.S.MOSS S.H.H.S 1938 and with silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1938 and with makers initials. A very attractive box and interesting that it is named to the original owner. Near mint.
NSDAP THEATER COMMEMORATIVE AWARD BY MEISSEN IN ORIGINAL ISSUE BOX.
A most unusual ceramic medallion by Meissen awarded by the NSDAP for service in the Dresden Theater. Gold porcelain medallion with brown inner border, the obverse side depicts an early style eagle and swastika with date 27.V - 3.VI 1934 and with inscription, ERSTE REICHSTHEATERFESTWOCHE DRESDEN. The reverse side depicts the Dresden theater building and 27.MAI BIS JUNI 1934 DRESDEN and it is also marked with the Meissen crossed swords makers trade mark. Complete with pale brown leatherette box, the interior of the lid of the box is marked, Uberreicht von der Sachs Staatsregierung and then again with the Meissen crossed swords trade mark. [Condition: Mint]
LAND CUSTOMS DAGGER BY HORSTER, NEAR MINT CONDITION.
This is the rare and desirable version which was produced in matching aluminium fittings to include the hilt and scabbard (mostly they are found with aluminium hilt and steel scabbed fittings). Fine detail to the pommel, the crossguard eagle and swastika is very impressive with much detail to the eagle with the upward tilt to the tips of the eagle wings in the customs style. The green leather grip is in mint condition. The blade is by Horster Solingen, it is in near mint condition with just slight spotting to the lower part of the blade close to the cutting edge. The matching scabbard is in superb condition with all dark green leather remaining and it is fitted with three matching aluminium mounts which are also in perfect condition. A superb Customs officers dagger in fine condition and being produced in all aluminium makes it very desirable. Near mint condition.
SS CHAINED LEADERS DAGGER 1936 MODEL.
All the silver plated fittings are in fine condition. The black wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is inset with the SS runic insigne and silver eagle. The blade is in near mint condition and features the SS motto on the obverse side, the reverse side is plain with out a makers name which is correct for the SS officers chained dagger. The scabbard retains 98% original black paint and it is fitted with matching silver plated fittings which are also in fine condition, the centre mount is decorated with six linked swastikas. The chain is the type two pattern and the links are decorated with skulls and SS runes, the reverse side of one of the links is stamped with the SS kulturzeichen mark. A very nice example. Exc++
GOLD PARTY BADGE OF THE NSDAP.
This is a large 30mm example by Deschler in very nice condition. The enamel centre is in perfect condition with just a minor age scratches which they almost all have but no chips or cracks. The wreath still retains much original gilt finish. The reverse side is fitted with the safety pin fitting, the pin plate is marked, Deschler & Sohn Munchen 9, the badge is also marked GES GESCH and it is stamped with the original owners NSDAP membership number 75518.The NSDAP number has not been researched. Gold party badges have become very difficult to find over the last few years. Near mint.
SA DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY ED GEMBRUCH WITH ORIGINAL HANGER.
This is an early quality dagger that I purchased privately and it has never been in a collection. Fine quality wooden grip is in superb condition and it is complete with SA insignia and silver eagle. Early nickel silver fittings, the lower crossguard reverse side is stamped Ho for the Hochland SA group. The blade is in close to near mint condition, the obverse side features the SA motto with factory frosting, the revers side is maker marked ED.GEMBRUCH SOLINGEN with there fish trade mark, there are a few age marks mainly to the reverse side of the blade but it is still extremely nice. Ed Gembruch is a rare maker to find as they only produced 2000 SA daggers, on the SA rarity scale it is a 9 out of 10, this company also produced SS daggers which are also extremely rare. Brown anodised scabbard retains some factory finish, it is fitted with matching nickel silver mounts. Complete with brown leather hanger. ExC++
ARMY OFFICERS LIONS HEAD SWORD BY CLEMEN & JUNG WITH EARLY STYLE SHORT WING EAGLE.
Superb and very large gilt lions head hilt with red glass eyes, the crossguard eagle is the scarce very early short wing type and very similar to what you see on early SA and NSDAP hats, the eagle is clutching a swastika and the detail is superb, army swords featuring this early style eagle are difficult to find. The black celluloid grip is in excellent condition. Mint blade by Clemen & Jung Solingen featuring there shield and Z trade mark. The scabbard retains 85% original black paint. A very nice and impressive army officers sword with scarce and unusual early style eagle and swastika. The sword measures approcamatly 38 inches or 97cm long. Exc++
WW1 GERMAN DEMAG FIGHTING KNIFE.
Steel crank handle with rifle slot so the knife can be used as a fighting knife or a bayonet, the handle has lost its original paint finish but it is still in very nice condition and bayonet slot is still in working order. The blade is very impressive as it is in near mint condition, the obverse side is stamped, DEMAG DUISBURG in a circle and the reverse side is stamped, Gesetzlich Geschutzt. Complete with steel scabbard still retaining some original factory bluing and it is fitted with a black leather belt loop and grip retaining strap, the popper button is still in good working order. Exc++