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.
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++]
RARE HITLER YOUTH HONOUR BADGE OF THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN SILVER.
This example is from the Philip Baker collection, the author of the book, YOUTH LED BY YOUTH, and it is pictured in his book, volume 2, page 70. This rare badge was instituted in 1942. Silver oval badge with oakleaf wreath with the inscription, REICHSSEIGER 1942, with enamel HJ diamond on a blue background. The reverse side features safety pin style pin and hook with makers details. A rare badge with excellent provenance. [Condition: Near Mint]
ALLGEMEINE SS OFFICERS BROCADE BELT.
This is a superb example of the rare SS officers brocade belt. The silver bullion brocade is in perfect condition with no damage or frosting which they often suffer from, the brocade features SS runes and oakleaves. The reverse side is backed in black velvet for the Allgemeine SS which is much harder to find than those with green backing, it is also fitted with two matching bullion belt runners. Complete with superb SS aluminum parade buckle with SS eagle and motto to the obverse side, the reverse side is maker marked, RZM SS OLC 36/39. This really is a beautiful SS officers belt which would be difficult to improve on. [Condition: Near Mint]
WW1 MILITARY CROSS GROUP OF 7 AWARDS BELONGING TO CAPTAIN KETT OF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ALONG WITH OWN
This superb set of medals is parade mounted and comprises, WW1 Military cross which is privately engraved on the reverse side, LIEUT GEORGE KETTE RETF, GAZETTE 5.9.19 PRESENTED 11.3.20, the 1914/15 Star, WW1 War medal, WW1 Victory medal with mentioned in dispatches oakleaf, WW2 Defense medal,WW2 War medal. Complete with owners photograph album containing many photographs of training in England in 1914 and WW1 service in Egypt & Palestine. Large framed enrollment document as an officer and dated January 1915. Framed document confirming that Lieutenant Kett was mentioned in dispatches by General Allenby on the 3rd of April 1918 for gallant and distinguished service in the field, the document was issued by the war department on the 1st of March 1919. Official document from WW2 stating that George Kett MC served in the home guard. Large quantity of framed photographs of Captain Kett during various periods of his military service in WW1 and WW2, only a selection are shown on the website. George Kett volunteered for military service at Sudbury in Suffolk as soon as war was declared in 1914. His military training was conducted at Hardwick Park near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk and he held the rank of Lance Corporal during this training period. In January 1915 he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant and was transfered to the Royal Engineers. He served with the Royal Engineers in Egypt and Palatine. He was mentioned in dispatches in 1918 and he was also awarded the military cross for bravery. During WW2 Captain Kett served with the Cambridgeshire home guard. The medal group is in mint condition, the documents and photographs show age and most of them are framed and glazed, several have cracks and damage to the glass or frames. This is an amazing military cross archive and certainly the largest one i have owned. I will mail this set out in two packages, the medals and small items in one package and the framed documents and photographs in a second package so this will unfortunately considerably increase the postage charge. [Condition: Near Mint]