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.
BRITISH WW2 GROUP OF MEDALS BELONGING TO D.C.F. MANN.
This set comprises, 1939/45 star, Africa star with North Africa 1942-43 bar, Defense medal,1939/1945 victory medal and the Observers Corps medal awarded to, Observer DCF Mann and dating to the early 1950's. The set also includes medal ribbon bar and the official list of WW2 medals awarded. All contained in cardboard box. [Condition: Mint]
BRITISH TOWER MARKED MILITARY PERCUSSION PISTOL.
This early Victorian percussion antique military pistol is still in good working order.The lock plate is marked with a crown and VR and also Tower 1850 and also the British military issue arrow mark. Octagonal barrel fitted with swivel ramrod.The reverse side of the wooden stock has an interesting old field repair, a steel plate has been fitted to probably re-enforce the woodwork which is a rather attractive and interesting feature.The butt is fitted with a metal ring for the attachment of a lanyard. Size approximately 14 inches or 36cm. [Condition: Exc++]
SS POLICE NCO SWORD WITH SS RUNES TO POMMEL.
Police NCO's swords which feature the SS runes to the pommel are a very rare model to find and shows that the original owner was also a full member of the SS. The black wooden grip is in mint condition and it is inset with the police eagle and swastika to the obverse side.The hilt still retains at least 90% original silver plated finish, the pommel features the SS runes which was a special option from the maker and was only available for policemen who were also full members of the SS, it is only the 2nd NCO example i have owned in over 35 years which includes the SS runes, they are extremely hard to find.The blade shows some very faint spotting but it is still extremely nice, there is no makers mark which is typical for an SS sword but it is stamped with SS runes. The black painted scabbard still retains at least 90% original black paint but it does show age wear so it is not mint but it is still nice and perfectly matches the sword. [Condition: Exc++]
THIRD REICH HUNTING ASSOCIATION DAGGER.
All silver hilt fittings are in fine condition. Superb quality stag horn grip complete with DJ hunting association insignia which incorporates the swastika. Double etched blade which depicts various hunting designs such as stags in forest, wild game, dog attacking a wild boar, all set in decorative foliage panels, the reverse side of the blade is stamped with the trade mark of Clemung & Jung Solingen being a crowned shield with letter Z to the center, the blade does have a few patches of faint age spotting but over all it is still very nice. Complete with excellent condition green leather scabbard with matching silver fittings. A nice example of a difficult to find dagger. [Condition: Exc+]
LUFTWAFFE GENERALS DAGGER STRAPS.
This is a very rare set of deluxe quality straps to complete a 2nd model Luftwaffe dagger, all metal fitting are gold plated for a general rank officer.The buckles and clips are all decorated with oakleaves and still retain much original gilt finish, the brocade is in fine condition.The reverse side is backed in blue cloth and it shows some light wear, the metal clips are DRGM marked. A very difficult set of straps to find, over the last 35 years i have only had two or three sets of Generals straps. [Condition: Exc++].
GOLD PARTY BADGE OF THE NSDAP.
This is a very good example of the 25mm badge by Deschler. The enamel badge is in mint condition and the oakleaf wreath still retains some original gilt finish.The reverse side features safety pin style pin and hook with air vent hole below, the badge is marked Deschler Munchen in a box and then the original owners NSDAP number which is, 98403. A very nice example. [Condition: Near Mint]
SS DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY KLASS STAMPED WITH OWNERS SS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER AND COMPLETE WITH HANGER.
All early nickel silver fittings, the lower crossguard, reverse side is stamped with the SS group mark I and it is also stamped with the original owners SS membership number.The black wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is complete with the SS runic badge and silver eagle. The blade is in excellent condition, the obverse side features the SS motto, MEIN EHRE HEIST TREUE (My honour is loyalty), the reverse side features the makers trade mark for Robert Klass Solingen with there kissing crane's trade mark, there is some faint scratches at the very tip of the blade but over all this is still a very good blade.The matching scabbard still retains about 98% original black paint and it just shows light wear, it might have been repainted in the past but it is difficult to say for sure but if so then almost certainly by the original owner as the paint is old and shows obvious signs of being worn.Complete with short leather hanger fitted with early type of metal clip which is what you would expect to see for a dagger of this early vintage. [Condition: Exc++]
HERMANN GORING'S GOLD TIE PIN IN ORIGINAL PRESENTATION BOX.
This is a very large tie pin which measures approximately 4 inches or 10cm long and it is produced in 14ct gold.The tie pin features a long wide bar and attached to the center of the bar is a shield bearing Hermann Goring's family coat of arms which is then inset with over 80 red stones (they appear to be rubeys but i am not sure if they are).The reverse side of the shield is engraved, 12.1.1938 which is Goring's birthday so this was obviously a birthday gift and it is also stamped with the gold content number 585 which is the German mark for 14ct gold. The tie pin is fitted with original gold safety chain and hook (Goring obviously would not want to lose such a beautiful birthday present).Complete with original leatherette presentation box with the original manufactures details printed to the interior of the lid, Juweller Roller Chemnitze Konigstrasse , this was a very popular high end 1930s German jeweler. Provenance, this gold Herman Goring tie pin was at one time part of the famous Dr Julian Milestone collection of the USA, i purchased this item from him about 25 years ago along with a silver cigarette box which is featured in the archive section of the site, I sold them both to a collector but recently he has decided to let several items go and so i was very happy to own them again. An exceptional item of museum quality. [Condition: Near Mint]
THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER 1938 MODEL BY WKC WITH SPECIAL DELUX SCABBARD & ORANGE GRIP.
This is an exceptional example of a deluxe quality naval officers dagger with a special one of a kind private purchase scabbard. Mint and very attractive dark orange grip. The pommel and crossguard still retain much original gilt finish, the detail to the eagle and swastika pommel is exceptional. Mint etched blade by WKC, this is the scarce pattern with sailing ship etched blade rather than the standard fouled anchor pattern.The superb quality scabbard is in perfect condition with no dents or other damage, the scabbard features panels of acorn and oakleaves in a highly detailed design, the scabbard still retains much original gilt finish. Attached to the dagger is a very attractive pale gold portepee knot, the stem is gold highlighted. A superb private purchase deluxe quality naval officers dagger. [Condition: Near Mint]
GERMAN 1938 PATTERN RAILWAY LEADERS DAGGER BY EICKHORN.
A very good example of a 2nd model Banschutze Railway leaders dagger.The black celluloid grip is in mint condition.The silver plated circular pommel displays the sunwheel swastika. The attractive and highly detailed silver crossguard features the winged wheel design, the crossguard has the flaw that all original Eickhorn examples will features.The blade is excellent condition and it features the Eickhorn 1935/41 pattern trademark.The scabbard is the silver aluminum type and it is the late style with the turned in throat which does not require a separate top fitting. A good example showing light age and wear but at a very reasonable price for such a scarce dagger. [Condition: Exc++]