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.
LARGE HITLER PLAQUE MOUNTED ON WOODEN SHIELD.
This gilt metal plaque features the head and shoulders of the Fuhrer wearing his brown shirt with his party badge and iron cross 1st class and arm band, it has a nice age patina as it has never been cleaned. The plaque is signed Adolf Hitler in a facsimile of his hand righting close to the bottom. The metal plaque is mounted on wooden shield with wall mounting fitting to the reverse side. Height 11 inches of 28cm. Superb display item. Exc++
SA DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY FRENZEL COMPLETE WITH RARE FELDHERRNHALLE LEATHER FROG HANGER.
This is an RZM period SA dagger in superb condition complete with rare frog hanger. The brown wooden grip is in mint condition and it is complete with SA insignia and eagle. The silver plated hilt fittings are also in fine condition with 99% of the silver plating remaining. The blade is in excellent condition, the obverse side features the SA motto and the reverse side is marked, RZM M7/116 which is the makers code for Franz Frenzel and which is a very rare maker to find. The scabbard is also in fine condition retaining at least 98% original brown paint, the matching silver plated fittings are in exceptional condition. Complete with extremely rare brown leather frog hanger which is fitted for the scabbard, the grip retaining strap is still in place and in good working order. The reverse side of the frog is stamped, RZM M7/L2/441/38. This extremely rare dagger frog is believed to have been worn by the membership of the elite SA Regiment Feldherrnhalle, please see LTC Johnson Collecting the edged weapons of the Third Reich, Volume 3, page 209 for an identical example. A beautiful SA dagger with a very rare frog hanger . Near mint.
SA MARINE DAGGER IN GOLD 1933 MODEL BY HENCKLES.
This is a rare dagger to find, I have owned only two or three gilt SA Marine daggers over the last 40 years. The brown wooden grip is in near mint condition, it is fitted with SA insignia and eagle. The gold plated nickel crossguards and pommel nut retain about 85% gilt finish just showing light wear, the lower crossguard is stamped Wf for the Westfalen SA group. The blade is still very bright showing just light wear, the obverse side features the SA motto and the reverse side is maker marked, J.A.Henckels Solingen with there twins trade mark. Brown anodised scabbard is in very nice condition, the nickel fitting are gold plated and retain about 85% original gilt finish, the ball on the lower fitting has a slight dent. All SA groups had at least one SA marine unit, those who were based inland operated on rivers and large lakes. Most members of SA marine units carried the standard dagger but from existing examples in collections it is known that some opted to carry a dagger with gilt fittings and this is a good example of one of these. The last photograph in the the selection of photographs is for a colour comparison with a standard silver SA dagger and it is not included in the price. A rare dagger missing from most collections which I can highly recommend. Exc++
ARMY WW2 PANZER OFFICERS PEAKED CAP, DELUXE MODEL IN NEAR MINT CONDITION.
Superb deluxe quality example in fine condition,it is probably by EREL but it is not maker marked or if it was it is no longer visible. Field grey high front with dark green centre band and pink piping for panzer troops, fitted with deluxe quality silver bullion eagle, cockade and a set of cap cords which are held in place by two small silver buttons. The interior of the hat features gold silk lining with celluloid patch, there is no makers mark visible, it has probably faded with age which you often see with Erel war time produced hats, the lining of the hat is marked 56 at a concealed area at the very back of the hat which is a features some times seen on Erel hats. The brown leather sweat band is in perfect condition. A beautiful looking hat with no moth or damage and certainly one of the nicest I have owned in a very long time. Near mint
SA DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY CARL GRAH (AIROPLANE TM) WITH MATCHING ISSUE NUMBERS & COMPLETE WITH HANGER
All early nickel silver fittings, the lower fitting is stamped Nm for SA Group Nord Mark and it is also stamped with very low issue number 537. The fine quality brown wooden grip is inset with SA insignia and silver eagle. The blade is in near mint condition with much crossgrain remaining and with very nice frosted motto, the reverse side is maker marked, Carl Grah Solingen - Ohligs with the superb detailed trade mark of an airoplane, I believe this maker is a 10 on the rarity scale. Brown anodised scabbard with nickel silver fitting, the reverse side of the upper fitting is stamped 537 which matches the number stamped to the crossguard. Complete with hanger and belt loop. A really nice dagger by a rare maker and with matching issue numbers and hanger, this one has it all. Exc++
A PAIR OF BRITISH VICTORIAN CRIMEA WAR COMEMORATIVE JUGS.
This pair of very attractive English ceramic jugs date to about 1858 -1860 period and they both display various battles of the Crimea war in very high detail with British troops attacking and defeating the enemy. Manufacturers maker marks to the base of each jug. Height approcamatly 8 inches or 20cm. The price is for the pair. Mint condition.
GERMAN WW2 ARMY ARTILLERY OFFICERS PEAK CAP, VERY HIGH QUALITY EXAMPLE.
This example has a great shape with a good high front and it is produced in a very high quality material. Field grey top with dark green centre band and red piping for Artillery troops. Complete with metal eagle and cockade and fitted with officers silver cap cords which are held in place by two silver buttons. The interior of the hat features a gold silk lining, the celluloid patch is in perfect condition and it features a large open wing eagle which is marked, EXTRA KLASS. The brown leather sweat band is also in perfect condition. There are a few tiny moth nips to the hat but over all it is exceptionally nice and it is a really fine looking hat. Exc++
THIRD REICH FORESTRY LEADERS DAGGER BY WKC.
All brass hilt fittings retain some original gilt finish, the clamshell is the fluted type. White celluloid grip plates are in perfect condition with no chips or cracks and all grip acorns are complete and also retain much original gilt finish. The blade is by WKC Solingen and features there Third Reich period trade mark, a stamped knight head and letters WKC, the blade is triple etched, the obvers and revers sides features hunting dogs and stags in a highly detailed forest design, the spine is etched with oakleaves, there is some very slight spotting to the tip of the blade but this does not really effect the etched design. Complete with black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts which is in fine condition. The underside of the clamshell and the scabbard throat are both stamped with matching number 44, this is the first time I have seen this on a forestry dagger and it is a nice extra feature to see. Exc++
NAVAL 2ND MODEL E.BOAT BADGE.
A superb example that retains almost all original gilt and silver finish with excellent detail to the boat. The reverse side features pin and hook and makers initials AS in a triangle. Provenance, from a British guard at the Ipswich POW camp. Near mint or better.
NURNBERG 1929 GAU BADGE.
This NSDAP Gau badge commemorates the 1929 party rally held at Nurnberg in 1929. It was officially recognised as an award on the 6th of November 1936 in a Fuhrer decree, all NSDAP members who attended the 1929 rally were allowed to wear the award. The badge features Nurnberg castle and also an eagle astride a German helmet with swastika and with award details. The reverse side features pin and hook and it is also maker marked, Hoffstatter Bonn Ges Gesch. A scarce and desirable NSDAP badge to find. Exc++