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.
EAGLE ORDER 1ST CLASS WITH WITH ORIGINAL RED LEATHERETTE ISSUE CASE AND FACTORY BROWN PROTECTIVE ENV
A superb set in mint condition. All original gilt remaining to the cross and the white enamel is in mint condition.The suspension ring is mark 900 for the silver content. Silk neck ribbon fitted with red silk neck ties. Large red leatherette issue box with large gold embossed eagle to the lid, the interior base of the box is black velvet lined and it is fitted for the award, the interior of the lid is constructed in white silk which is gold embossed with the award details,VERDIENSTKREUZ 1 STUFE DES ORDENS VOM DEUTSCHEN ADLER. Complete with original brown paper factory protective envelope. A superb set. [Condition: Mint]
SS 1933 MODEL DAGGER WITH GROUND ROHM INSCRIPTION BY KLASS COMPLETE WITH VERTICAL HANGER.
This is a very nice and interesting example of a ground Rohm SS dagger. The black ebony grip is in very nice condition and it is inset with the silver eagle and SS runic badge. The hilt fittings are nickel silver and the lower crossguard is stamped with the SS distribution mark II, this is the hardest of the distribution marks to find. The blade displays the SS motto to the obverse side, the reverse side has been heavily ground by the SS man to remove the offending Rohm dedication, only the Klass trade mark still remains and it is the correct small pattern only seen on Rohm daggers, the original owner was obviously very keen to remove the Rohm inscription as the reverse side of the blade is heavily ground but it is amazing that the trade mark was not damaged at all as it is still totally complete. Black anodized scabbard with matching nickel silver fittings. Complete with black leather vertical frog hanger. A very nice SS dagger, although I have sold a number of Rohm SS daggers over the years I do not remember ever having one by Klass before although they are a recognized Rohm maker and are pictured in the SS book.[Condition: Exc++]
RLB 2ND MODEL LEADERS DAGGER BY PAUL WAYERSBERG IN SUPERB CONDITION.
This is an early quality example in exceptionally nice condition. Silver hilt fittings are in fine condition with excellent detail to the crossguard eagle and swastika. The blue leather grip is in fine condition and it is complete with the 2nd pattern RLB badge being a black enamel swastika on a silver backing, often the enamel is badly damaged but this example is about 98% complete which is very unusual and far better than most. The blade is by Paul Wayersberg Solingen and it is in mint condition. Complete with matching scabbard, the leather is in perfect condition and the silver fittings perfectly matches the hilt fittings. A fine example which I can highly recommend as it is one of the nicest I have owned for a very long time. [Condition: Near Mint]
THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD BY EICKHORN COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL SWORD BAG.
This example is from the Third Reich period and is in exceptional condition and still in full gilt. Superb detail to the gilt lions head hilt, the folding guard on the obverse side features a large fouled anchor design, the folding locking guard on the reverse side is issue stamped O.36020.The white celluloid grip for once is in perfect condition, often these are cracked but not this one.The long impressive blade is stamped with the Eickhorn Solingen 1935/41 trade mark so we can date this example to the Third Reich period which often you can not do with a naval sword, the blade would rate near mint condition with just a few age marks. The beautiful scabbard has matching fittings which are also in full gilt, the black scabbard leather shows some attractive age crazing to the surface but no dents or damage, this is a really nice scabbard.The sword is complete with it's original sword bag, this is not a factory issued bag but a sword bag that the original owner has made to hold and protect the sword which it certainly has and it is rather interesting and unique and very nicely constructed. A very fine set in beautiful condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
NSDAP 1925 GAU BADGE.
Large circular silver oakleaf wreath complete with large black swastika with date 1925 to the center. This rare Gau badge was awarded for loyal and outstanding service to the NSDAP and was only awarded to members in eight of the party Gau's or districts.The reverse side features silver pin and hook and it is also maker marked, R.Wachtler & Lange Mittweida and with the silver content number 800. A rare and difficult to find Gau badge in fine condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
IMPERIAL GERMAN MILITARY STEIN MODELED AS GENERAL OTTO VON BISMARCK..
A beautiful and rare figural stein modeled as the head and should of the famous German General and statesman, Otto von Bismarck. The stein shows the General in military uniform wearing his officers pickelhaube helmet, the detail is exceptional. The base has the pottery stamp for Noundorf Germany with there trade mark of an eagle. Circa 1910 and hight just under 8 inches. [Condition: Near Mint]
POLITICAL LEADERS TUNIC FOR A KREIS LEVEL LEADER.
This tunic is the scarce political leaders pattern with lower slash pockets rather than the standard box pocket type and it was normally worn for walking out dress on formal occasions, it is a very difficult pattern to find. The collar of the tunic is piped in white for Kreis level of political leadership and it is complete with a matching set of 4th pattern white piped collar patches with metal insignia for the rank of Haupt-Abschnitsleiter (head of section leader). The right sleeve of the tunic is complete with a very impressive political leaders arm band with gold oakleaf borders to top and bottom edges for the rank of Kreis Leiter Eines Hauptamtes. The tunic has loops on the right side for two awards and medal ribbon bar. The interior of the tunic is lined in artificial gold silk, the lining does have several tears but these could be repaired and anyway they are not visible when displayed on a mannequin as they are on the inside.The tunic shows light age but it is a very desirable and rare pattern tunic to find. [Condition: Exc++]
POLITICAL LEADERS PEAK CAP FOR A KREISLEITER, ALMOST MINT CONDITION.
This is a exceptional example of a Kreis level political leaders peak cap. Superb good high front with brown ribbed cloth top with dark brown velvet center band and white piping for a Kreis level party leader. Complete with gilt metal cap eagle and large cockade with enamel swastika to center, the gold cap cords are held in place by two gilt metal side buttons. Interior features a gold artificial silk lining with plain celluloid patch which is also in perfect condition, brown artificial leather sweat band with RZM label to the underside, the sweat band is very stiff so I am not going to lift it to photograph the RZM tag as it could damage the sweat band but the tag is still there and firmly in place. A very fine looking example with a good high front, they do not come much better than this one and perfect for the collector who wants the best. [Condition: Near Mint]
MINT UNISSUED LUFTWAFE 2ND MODEL DAGGER BY ALCOSO WITH ISSUE TAG.
Fine detail to cross guard and pommel with all factory finish reaming, the pommel still retains 98% of the gilt finish to the swastikas which is unusual to see as normally this is worn away with time. Mint white grip. Mint blade by Alcoso Solingen featuring there 1941 pattern trade mark. The scabbard still retains the matching factory finish and again it is in mint condition. Attached to the scabbard is an Alcoso factory issue tag. A superb mint un-issued dagger in outstanding condition, if you want the very best this is it. [Condition: Mint]
HITLER YOUTH PROTOTYPE KNIFE BY EICKHORN.
This is a very unusual prototype HJ knife possibly produced for a special HJ honour guard, this is one of a pair of identical knifes that recently turned up, unfortunately the other one was badly damaged. Silver plated gray metal hilt typical of war time production and the silver platting is about 90% remaining, the wear is mostly to the pommel from the rubbing of the grip strap. The grip plates are most unusual and unique as they are produced in a smooth brown celluloid, the obverse side is factory fitted with the HJ enamel diamond, the enamel shows some wear and age but it is still all complete. The blade is in excellent condition showing just light age, the obverse side is etched with the 1935 / 1941 pattern Eickhorn squirrel trade mark and it is also etched with the Eickorn code being RZM M7/66, the blade is stamped 40 which is for the year of manufacture 1940.The scabbard is in fine condition still retaining at least 95% original black paint. Complete with unique white leather belt loop and grip strap. It is known that the Hitler youth Visited Japan in 1938 for a special state visit and they did wear white leather straps with there edged weapons, the knife I have was obviously produced after that event in 1940 but it does show that white hangers were worn on special occasions. It is also worth noting that the brown colour of the grip is very similar to the colour of the HJ uniform so this might have some significance. What ever this HJ knife was produced for it is 100% original and it is certainly worthy of further research. [Condition: Exc++]