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 DAGGER BY ALCOSO WITH ORANGE GRIP, HAMMERED SCABBARD & SAILING SHIP BLADE
Naval daggers by Alcoso are rare and difficult to find, especially when complete with orange grip, hammered scabbard and sailing ship etched blade, in over 30 years dealing in German edged weapons this is only the 4th example i have offered for sale and it is also probably the nicest example. Mint dark orange grip. Fine detail to the eagle pommel, the crossguard pattern is the type only used by Alcoso, the obverse side features the standard anchor design but the reverse side features a unique Alcoso diamond design, the original owner has also modified the push button making the top smaller and neater. The beautiful blade is in near mint condition and it is double etched with the desirable sailing ship design which is difficult to find, the reverse side is stamped with the Alcoso Solingen makers mark and being there 1938 / 1940 pattern.The matching hammered scabbard is in fine condition, the hanger rings are the unique Alcoso type and even the two tiny scabbard screws are the Alcoso type.The dagger still retains some original gilt finish.Complete with silver knot. A very impressive naval dagger that really has it all. [Condition: Near Mint]
THIRD REICH REICHSNAHRSTAND FLAG POLE TOP.
A superb and rare flag pole top finial for the RNST which was the German Agricultural Organization. Large silver swastika with gilt sword and wheat sheaf insignia with long silver shaft with screw hole fitting. the edge of the swastika has the correct markings for one of these rare flag pole finials, GES GESCH PRIESSMANN BAUER & CO MUNCHEN. A very large and impressive banner top standing at just under 37cm in height. [Condition: Near Mint]
OFFICIAL SS MEMBERSHIP PIN.
The SS civilian badge was actually considered an award and SS members could request the badge after two years service and if accepted it would be awarded to him, the first awards were made in 1932 and it was apparently discontinued in the early war years. Circular metal badge featuring silver SS runes on a black enameled background with silver border.The reverse side of the badge features the SS issue number 1588 and also the makers name, Hoffstatter / Bonn which was the only maker of this official SS badge, complete with long pin fitting. A difficult and very desirable badge to find. [Condition: Near Mint]
THIRD REICH SHORT MODEL SAWBACK FIRE SERVICE BAYONET COMPLETE WITH FROG AND KNOT.
This example is in superb condition. All silver plating remaining to the hilt. The black grip plates are in mint condition. The blade is extremely impressive as it is in mint condition and it is the rare sawback type. The black painted scabbard retains at least 98% original paint. Complete with black leather frog and correct fire service dress knot. It would be almost impossible to improve on this set, highly recommended. [Condition: Near Mint]
NAVAL DAGGER 1938 MODEL BY EICKHORN IN MINT CONDITION.
Mint white grip.The hilt fittings still retain all original gilt finish with superb detail to the eagle which has a good clear swastika.The blade is by Eickhorn and it features there 1935/41 pattern trade mark, it is double etched with the dolphin and fouled anchor design and it is in just about mint condition.The lightning bolt scabbard is in superb condition and it still retains all gilt finish. Another exceptional example in close to mint condition. [Condition: Mint]
THIRD REICH ARMY AWARD PLAQUE.
This interesting plaque was an award from the army signals Regiment 537. The plaque featured large open wing eagle with swastika to its breast and which is clutching in its talons six lightning bolts, unit title and identification at the base of the plaque. The reverse side features wall hanging fitting. [Condition: Near Mint]
SWASTIKA STONEWARE MATCH STRIKER.
This is actually an English stoneware match striker produced by the Doulton factory in about 1910 and features two large swastikas and the motto, GOOD LUCK. This was produced when the swastika was just a good luck symbol and had no political connection but are now very collectible because of the swastika. The match striker is produced in a brown glaze with white, blue, green and gold highlights.The base has Doulton factory markings. [Condition: Mint]
GERMAN NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER IN MINT CONDITION BY EICKHORN WITH MATCHING HANGERS AND GOLD KNOT.
This is an outstanding complete naval set. Mint white grip.The crossguard and pommel still retain 100% original gilt finish with good detail to the eagle pommel.The blade is by Eickhorn and it features the 1935/41 pattern trademark, the blade is doubled etched with the fouled anchor design and it is in mint condition.The lightning bolt scabbard retains 99% original gilt finish. Complete with gold knot tied in the naval style and a fine set of naval straps with matching gilt fittings. A truly beautiful and outstanding complete set, if you are looking for a naval set in outstanding condition this is it. [Condition: Mint]
MINIATURE ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER BY ALCOSO .
Mint orange grip, all original silver finish remaining to pommel and crossguard with excellent detail to the army eagle and swastika. Mint blade by Alcoso Solingen featuring there 1938 / 40 pattern trade mark. The matching scabbard is also in perfect condition. A fine example, miniature army daggers by Alcoso are of far superior quality to the other makers. [Condition: Near Mint]
WW1 MILITARY MEDAL GROUP FOR BRAVERY TO SARGEANT GROVES OF THE QUEENS ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT.
This set of four medals are parade mounted and are complete with original paperwork and photographs relating to Sargeant Groves. The set comprises, the military medal for bravery awarded to Groves when he was a Lance Corporal, the WW1 war medal & victory medal are both named to Sergeant Groves and the WW2 defense medal is un-named as issued. The documents comprise, a letter to L.Cpl Grove of the 10th Battalion of the Queens Regiment from a Major General and his divisional commander and it is dated 1917, congratulating Groves on rescuing some wounded soldiers during a trench raid (this is almost certainly the reason for his award of the Military Medal). Certificate for Soldiers on leave. Certificate for Soldiers on leave and train ticket pass. Certificate of demobilization dated 1919 and giving his military history including his award of the Military Medal. A 1930's photograph of a WW1 veterans parade, Sargeant Groves is in the center wearing his WW1 medals on his suite jacket and holding what is probably a flag pole. 1950's photograph of a military parade, Sargeant Groves is again wearing his parade mounted medals but now the set also includes his WW2 defense medal. A really nice set of bravery medals and the documentation makes it even more interesting. [Condition: Near Mint]