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.
RED CROSS OFFICERS DAGGER COMPLETE WITH STRAPS AND KNOT.
All silver fittings are in superb condition and retain almost 100% silver plating. Fine detail to the red cross insignia to the crossguard, the eagle proudly displays the swastika on its breast. Dark orange grip is in mint condition, it is interesting to note when you lift the knot slightly the grip is considerably lighter under this concealed area proving that these celluloid grips do become darker over time. The blade is in mint condition, it does not have a makers name which is correct for this model dagger and it is what you hope and expect to see. The silver scabbard is also in near mint condition and the suspension loops are the oblong type. Complete with a fine set of red cross leaders straps and silver knot. If you are looking for the very best then this it. A superb set in almost mint condition.
SS CHAINED LEADERS DAGGER 1936 MODEL.
The SS chained officers dagger is probably the most desirable of all German daggers and almost every collector desires to own at least one example and this one is in superb near mint condition. The silver plated hilt fittings still retain much original plating. The grip is in fine condition with just a few age scratches from being worn and it is inset with the SS runes and silver eagle. The blade is in near mint condition with almost all crossgrain remaining and with a good SS motto with factory finish remaining. The scabbard retains all original factory bluing and the matching fittings are in near mint condition, the central mount is decorated with six linked swastikas. The scabbard is fitted with the so called type 2 chain hanger with almost all factory finish remaining to the links which are decorated with skulls and SS runes, the reverse side of one of the links is stamped with the SS kulturzeichen acceptance stamp. Complete with silver knot which could be worn if the owner was a member of the Waffen SS or SD. An exceptional example of a highly desirable dagger, for the collector who wants the best. Near mint.
SS 1933 MODEL DAGGER BY EICKHORN COMPLETE WITH VERTICAL HANGER.
This is an extremely early example dating from early 1934 and featuring the Eickhorn large oval trade mark which was discontinued a few months after it was introduced when the small oval trademark started to come into production. All early nickel silver fittings, the lower crossguard is district stamped on the reverse side with Roman numeral I, the underside of the lower crossguard is also stamped with bench mark 1 which is something you often see with early production Eickhorn daggers , the interior crossguard's are stamped with the foundry mark HE which again is often seen on early Eickhorn daggers. The grip is the typical Eickhorn style and it is in fine condition, it is inset with silver eagle and SS insignia. The blade is in mint condition, the obverse side features the SS motto and the reverse side is etched with the large oval Eickhorn Solingen trademark, the blade still retains most of its crossgrain. Black anodised scabbard which still retains much of the factory protective finish and it is fitted with matching nickel silver fittings, the lower ball has a slight dent but it is very minor and hardly worth mentioning. Complete with SS vertical hanger which is a matching early example with early type metal clip, the interior of the leather hanger is SS RZM stamped but it is now worn and difficult to read. Exc++
CASED BAR TO THE IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS.
The actual award is scarce but the leatherette issue box for this award is very rare and so hard to find.The 1st class bar is in beautiful condition and still retains almost all silver frosted finish.The reverse side features pin and hook. High quality black leatherette box with the design of the actual award to the lid.The interior of the box is factory fitted for the 1st class bar. [Condition: Near Mint]
THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER BY ALCOSO WITH ORANGE GRIP AND GOLD KNOT.
The hilt fittings still retain much original gilt finish, the crossguard is the unique design only used by Alcoso, the reverse side features a diamond rather than the anchor design and the release button is the Alcoso screw in type. Fine detail to the eagle pommel with good clear swastika, the pommel still retains much original gilt. The dark orange grip is very attractive and it is also in mint condition. The blade is by Alcoso Solingen and features there 1938 / 40 pattern trade mark, the blade is double etched with the very desirable sailing ship design, there are a few tiny age marks but over all the blade is near mint and very attractive. Complete with matching lightning bolt design scabbard, the scabbard loops are the unique Alcoso type and the scabbard screws are the flat type used by Alcoso. A very nice example and orange grip Alcoso daggers are very hard to find and high in demand. Exc++
THIRD REICH NAVAL DAGGER BLUE CLOTH STORAGE BAG.
A very rare dark blue cloth bag for a German naval officers dagger. A few moth nips from age but over all very nice. If you have a very nice naval dagger you really need one of these ultra rare naval issue bags to complete it, the last one I sold was at least five years ago so this really is a rare opportunity. The dagger which is shown in one of the photographs is for display and a size comparison only and it is not included in the price. Exc++
WW1 GERMAN ARMY DMAG CRANK HANDLE FIGHTING KNIFE.
This is a very good example that has obviously seen a lot of actual combat use. Blued steel crank handle with riffle fitting to the hilt so the knife can be fitted to a riffle, the riffle slot is still in perfect working order.The crossguard has been slightly reduced in size almost certainly by the original owner and probably to make it more easy to handle in combat.The blade shows some slight age spotting, it is marked DEMAG DUISBURG & the obverse side is stamped DRGM, the blade has been very slightly reduced in size and to a needle point, the edges of the blade have been lightly sharpened to make it even more lethal in combat. Complete with black painted scabbard which is fitted with a black leather belt loop which shows a fair bit of wear, the grip retaining strap was removed a long time ago. A fascinating WW1 German combat knife that must have had an interesting history. [Condition: Exc+]
COLT 1851 NAVY MODEL AMERICAN PERCUSSION REVOLVER.
A very nice example of the Colt navy model percussion 6 shot revolver still retaining some original finish and with all matching numbers. Blued steel barrel and cylinder with brass back strap and trigger guard, the wooden grip plates are in fine condition. All parts numbered 201831, the matching cylinder is marked 1831. The top of the barrel is engraved, Address Col Saml Colt New York USA. This Antique gun is in very good working order. Exc++
ALLGEMENINE SS ARM BAND WITH RZM CLOTH TAGS TO INSIDE.
A very nice and extremely difficult to find Allgemenine SS arm band that has been removed from a black SS tunic. Red wool arm band with white silk circle and black swastika and all separately applied. The interior of the arm band has black cloth machine applied tag which is marked, RZM 630 / 36 SS. Clear and obvious signs of being removed from a tunic. Exc++
CASED SILVER TEA SET PRESENTED TO A BRITISH NAVAL OFFICER.
A very nice three piece silver hallmarked tea set comprising tea pot, sugar bowl and cream jug, matching hall marks for Birmingham 1905 and makers mark M & C, all three items are in mint condition. The tea pot has a very interesting Navel presentation inscription, LIEUT N.V. RASHLEIGH R.I.N.V.R, FROM THE NAVAL OFFICERS IN CHARGE AND ALL OFFICERS OF H.M.I.S ADYAR ON THE OCCASION OF HIS MARRAGE 10TH MARCH 1945, the reverse side is engraved with naval anchor and kings crown. Complete with large black leatherette presentation box, the velvet interior is fitted for all three silver items. A very impressive set. Comes with some research concerning Lieutenant Rashleigh. Near mint condition