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.
INK SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHE OF FREIER VON NEURATH.
Photo shows Baron von Neurath in black Allgemine SS uniform of an SS Gruppenfuhrer complete with all his decoration, gold party badge, long medal ribbon bar, iron cross 1st class, large foreign state decoration, he is also holding his SS sword, from the appearance of the hilt this sword appears to be the special Himmler SS honor (Birthday) sword,rather than the standard sword (see the special items on our web site for an example of this ultra rare sword). Photo is complete with a good ink signed signature of von Neurath. Von Neurath was born in 1873 and came from a distinguished German family, he entered the diplomatic corps in 1901,he served in WW1 as an officer, He became the German foreign minister from 1932 until 1938,when he was replaced by von Ribbontroppe.In 1939 he was appointed Reich Protector for Bohemia and Moravia, serving with Reinhard Heydrich and Karl Hermann Frank.Von Neurath was tried at Nuremberg after the war and was found guilty on four counts of crimes against humanity and he was sentenced to 15 years in imprisonment at Spandau Prison,he was released early in 1954 and died in 1956. [Condition: Mint]
THIRD REICH POLITICAL LEADERS PEAK CAP, EARLY MODEL FOR ORTSGRUPPE LEVEL OF LEADERSHIP.
This is an early model peak cap for an Ortsgruppe level political leader dating to about 1936. Brown cloth top with dark brown velvet centre band and blue piping for Ortsgruppe level of leadership. Complete with silver 1936 model eagle, enamel swastika badge to centre band and nicely aged cap cords which are still in nice condition and held in place by two small silver buttons. The interior of the hat features a gold silk lining with plain celluloid diamond, the brown leather sweat band is in fine condition and there is a RZM label to the underside. This cap has never been in a collection, it comes direct from a former soldiers estate and was his personal war souvenir brought back to England in 1945. A really nice example with no moth or damage just light wear and age. These early political leader hats are far harder to find than the latter model. Exc++
SS CHAINED LEADERS DAGGER, 1936 MODEL.
This is an early nickel silver example from the initial production period of 1936, latter examples are produced with plated fittings. The nickel silver hilt fittings are in fine condition. The black wooden grip is very high quality and fits the crossguard's perfectly, the grip is inset with the SS rune badge and silver eagle, there is a small flake to the grip on the obverse side lower left but this is covered with a silver portepee, the flake is shallow and not a major problem and could be easily repaired if required. The blade is in near mint condition, the obverse side features the SS motto, the reverse side is plain with out a makers name and which is correct for the 36 model SS dagger. The scabbard retains about 85% original black paint, most of the wear is to the reverse side, the scabbard fittings are matching nickel silver and the central mount is decorated with six highly detailed linked swastikas, the fitting is held in place by a single screw and this is what you normally see with a painted scabbard. Complete with a matching set of early 2nd pattern chains, the links still retain much black factory finish, the reverse side of one of the links is stamped with the SS Kulturzeichen mark, the spring clip is in perfect condition and still in working order. Complete with silver knot which were worn by Waffen SS and SD officers on there chained daggers. A very reasonably priced example because of the minor grip damage, with a perfect grip this would be a £7k dagger especially as this is the most desirable type of a chained SS dagger. EXC+
POLITICAL LEADERS ARM BAND OF GAU LEVEL.
A superb red wool arm band with white circle and black swastika which is highlighted in gold. Red edge piping and with gold bullion oakleaf borders to top and bottom for GAU LEITER EINER STELLE (Leader of a post). RZM paper label to the inside of the arm band.Two small moth nips on the reverse side but other than that this rare arm band is in beautiful condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
LUFTWAFFE SINGLE DECAL STEEL HELMET.
This is an M42 model raw edge helmet and it is also a good large size which are always desirable with collectors. The helmet retains about 80% original field grey paint. The helmet features the 2nd pattern Luftwaffe eagle which is about 70% complete, the swastika is fairly worn but it is still about 20% remaining. The interior retains the original leather liner, it is complete but shows wear. It also has chin strap attached which is still in good condition. The shell is stamped, hK 066 3057. Exc+
WW1 GERMAN SAWBACK 1898/05 BAYONET AND FROG.
This model is often described as the butcher bayonet because of its massive clever like blade and this example has a impressive looking sawback blade and is in excellent condition. The metal hilt still retains some original factory bluing and the reverse side of the pommel has an imperial Waffen amp stamp. The brown wooden grip plates are in excellent condition. Matching steel scabbard is also in good condition and has several waffen amp stamps. Complete with webbing type frog, it is not the correct model for this bayonet but it has been on it for a very long time and cannot be removed. Exc++
ITALIAN FASICST YOUTH DAGGER.
These daggers were worn by boys in the Italian fascist youth organisation which was the equivalent to the Hitler Youth. Eagles head hilt still retains much original gilt finish. The black leather wire bound grip is in fine condition. Near mint plain blade. Black leather scabbard is also in fine condition and the reverse side is fitted with a leather belt loop. Near mint.
BRITISH MILITARY SWORD STICK.
Black lacquered cane with large silver top with Regimental badge, The Queens Regiment. Pulling the handle from the stick reveals a long lethal 4 sided blade ending at a sharp point at the tip. This British Regiment was formed in the 1960's and served mainly in Ireland during the troubles, a weapon like this might have been very handy when on leave or out and about. The Regiment was disbanded in the 1990's. Exc++
JAPANEASE TANTO DAGGER.
Black cloth bound grip with double matching tsuka, decorative gilt mounts to hilt. Attractive suba with gilt flower decoration. High quality blade with some faint age marks and scratches but over all this is still a very nice blade, the blade tang has rust and age but it does not appear to be signed. Brown lacquered saya (scabbard) with gilt metal mounts that matches the tanto hilt fittings, it is fitted with its two small knives which have matching handles with silver inlay. A very attractive high quality antique Japanese Tanto dagger. Blade approcamatly 8 inches or 20cm long, total length with Saya 14inches or 35cm. Exc++
THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER WITH ORANGE GRIP AND ETCHED BLADE BY WKC, HAMMERED SCABBARD AND GO
This is a beautiful example that has not been cleaned for many years. All brass hilt fittings still retaining some gilt finish with excellent detail to the eagle pommel and the crossguard. The orange grip is in perfect condition and it is an extremely attractive colour, they are much hard to find than the white grip type and are only normally seen with a couple of makers including WKC. The double etched blade in in excellent condition and it features the dolphin and fouled anchor design, the obverse side is stamped with the WKC makers mark. The matching hammered scabbard is also in fine condition. Complete with very attractive gold knot. Exc++