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.
1ST PATTERN RAILWAY OFFICERS DAGGER BY KLASS.
If you are looking for a text book example of this rare dagger model I am sure you will be happy with this one as it is in very nice condition.The black grip is in perfect condition and it is slightly longer than a standard army grip which is correct for a black grip from this maker and is what you want to see on a original example.The pommel and crossguard are the Klass style. Blade is by Klass Solingen and it has some very faint age spotting mostly to the lower portion but over all it is still extremely nice. Superb matching silver scabbard, the scabbard bands have the asterisks marks found only on Klass daggers. Complete with silver knot. This is a really nice example with a nice matching age patina, it has been several years since i have had a 1st pattern railway dagger to offer for sale and although 1st pattern Railways are seen by other makers, Klass is the maker that most collectors prefer and it is certainly the only maker i would buy. [Condition: Exc++]
GERMAN POLICE ENLISTED MANS M43 HAT .
Police green M43 cap with double button front. Machine embroidered police eagle and swastika with cockade to the front of the hat. The interior has an artificial silk lining which is size marked 57 and also V-M.B. Several moth nips to the underside of the cloth visor but other than that this is a really nice hat. Consignment sale. Near mint.
WW1 BRITISH NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD COMPLETE WITH DRESS KNOT.
The attractive hilt still retains almost all gilt finish with excellent detail to the lions head, the basket hilt features the naval fouled anchor with kings crown above.The double etched blade is in near mint condition and it features two long decorative panels and featuring the Royal coat of arms, naval fouled anchor and Kings crown.Black leather scabbard with three gilt metal fittings, there is one small crease to the leather shell close to the lower scabbard fitting but basically this is a really nice scabbard.Complete with gold and blue bullion naval officers sword portepee knot. A nice looking example. [Condition: Exc++]
SOUTHERN ASIAN SWORD.
This sword looks similar to a Japanese katana sword. Textured leather bound handle and scabbard, originally this was stained black but much of this is now faded away to the brown skin colour, this could easily be re-stained if required but in my opinion it looks nice as it is. Simple metal crossguard and pommel.The long lethal steel blade is in excellent condition. The matching leather scabbard has a metal base fitting to the tip. An interesting fighting sword which probably dates to the 1850's or there abouts. Total length 33 inches, blade length 55 inches.[Condition: Exc++]
GERMAN WW2 NAVAL OFFICERS FORAGE CAP.
This forage or overseas cap has been worn but it is still in nice condition, it has no moth or damage. Blue wool cap with gold officers piping. Complete with machine embroidered naval eagle and bullion cockade. The interior features a blue silk lining showing light wear. Externally there is some dirt and grime at the very bottom age of the hat from actual use but much of this could certainly be removed by carful cleaning if required. A good example which has been worn and seen some use. Exc++
NSKK OFFICERS KEPI.
Brown woollen top with black centre band and with officers silver piping to the top of the kepi and also the edge of the kepi flap. The kepi is complete with officers quality wire woven NSKK eagle and silver metal button that features the NSKK eagle, the black leather chin strap is the correct style and it is held in place with two small black buttons. The interior of the kepi features a brown cotton lining, the brown leather sweat band shows light wear but it is still complete, under the sweat band is a Tuchmutze RZM label. A very nice looking example of a rare NSKK officers kepi. Exc++
AFRIKA KORPS TROPICAL HAT.
This is a second model other ranks Afrika Korps tropical issue field cap which has been heavily repaired on the reverse side. Afrika Korps tropical hat complete with army eagle on tropical backing and cloth cockade, the hat is also fitted with white infantry inverted V waffenfarbe. The interior of the hat features the standard red cotton lining, it is size marked 59, dated 1942 and with makers details. The cap has some staining to the the exterior side of the visor. The reverse side of the hat has some damage which has been subsequently repaired but certainly not professionally, basically it has been patched with closely matching tropical cloth and then stitched together, there is also some light damage to the left side of the hat which has also been repaired but this is not so substantial. A very interesting restored example which has certainly seen some history. Exc.
LUFTWAFFE FORESTRY BAYONET / SIDARM BY WAFFEN LOESCHE BERLIN.
This is an extremely rare Third Reich sidearm in over 30 years this is only the 5th example i have owned. Herman Goring formed a forestry service to manage Luftwaffe forestry reserves close to air force instillations and also his own hunting estates such as Carenhall and it is believed that these rare sidearms were carried by the members of this very small elite forestry organization. These sidearms resemble a bayonet but they do not a fitment for attachment to a rifle so they can only be used as a hunting knife or parade sidearm. Fine quality stag horn grip plates are in superb condition.The oval steel crossguard is in perfect condition.The blade is in excellent condition just showing very light use and it is still very bright and extremely nice, it is stamped on the reverse side Waffen Loesche Berlin, the reverse side is stamped CH.A.W, the spine of the blade is stamped with a capital H and these are the correct and only markings you will find on an original example of this rare sidearm.The black painted scabbard shows light wear as you would expect but it is still in excellent condition. Complete with brown leather frog hanger. A very rare knife often missing from even the most advanced collection. [Condition: Exc++]
THIRD REICH POLICE OFFICERS PEAK CAP.
This is a beautiful high quality example in superb condition with a good high front. Fine quality field grey top with brown centre band and green piping. Complete with silver cap cords which are held in place by two silver buttons, aluminium police eagle and cockade. The interior features a fine quality leather sweat band which is in perfect condition, grey silk lining and celluloid patch with full makers details, Erwin Freudemann, Waffen Ausrustungen Berlin. This is a superb example and probably the best I have ever offered for sale. [Condition: Near Mint]
NSKK 1ST PATTERN MOTORCYCLIST HELMET.
The NSKK motorcyclist helmet are difficult to find and this is the 1st one I have had for several years. Black leather body with large metal eagle and swastika helmet plate to the front of the helmet. Complete with neck protector, ear flaps and chinstrap with original buckle. The helmet is complete with its original liner witch is in perfect condition and it is marked in black ink with the original owners name and other details there is also an official NSDAP issue stamp, it is a bit faint and I did not notice it initially. The reverse side of the visor also has a manufactures stamp but is is difficult to make out now, it is also NSKK unit marked, 12/ M18 (12th company of the 18th NSKK Regiment). Exc++