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.
COLLECTION OF 7 BADGES OF THE AUSTRIAN DEUTSCHER TURNERBUND .
The Austrian Turnerbund was a Right wing political sports organisation of the early 1920\'s although its history stretches back into the 19th century. The organisation was Fascist, anti Semitic and sympathetic to the German NSDAP, after the Austrian Anschluss the Turnabund was absorbed into the the NSDAP organizations . All seven badges have a bronze finish and fitted with safety pin fittings to the reverse of each badge and all the badges include the Turnabund swastika in the design. A rare and unusual set of badges and the price is for all seven badges. Near mint
SS 1942 SHOOTING AWARD PLAQUE.
Bronze plaque depicting Nordic warrior draped with oakleaf victors wreath and with large SS runes to his right and left hand sides. Inscription to lower part of the plaque, 1.SIEGER SCHIESEN, SS MANN KELLER, 24.10.1942. A very unusual SS shooting award and being named and dated to the winner it might be possible to research this SS man. Size approcamatly 9cm x 6cm. Near mint.
THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER BY EICKHORN COMPLETE WITH STRAPS AND KNOT.
This very nice example was purchased privately and it has never been in a collection, it was originally liberated in Norway in 1945 and brought back to England as a war souvenir. The crossguard and pommel still retains almost all original gilt finish with slight age to the reverse side of the eagle. The grip is in mint condition except for one small mark to the left hand side edge of the grip, it is difficult to tell if it is a scratch or a crack but as it does not run to the top of the grip it is probably just a scratch, it is not really noticeable as it is covered by the original knot. The blade is in near mint condition and it is double etched with the anchor and fouled anchor design, the reverse side is stamped with the Eickhorn Solingen 1935 / 41 pattern trade mark. The lightning bolt scabbard is in really nice condition and it still retains 98% gilt finish. Complete with a set of gilt naval straps, the lion head buckles are not 100% matching but this is not really noticeable until pointed out but they are certainly 100% original to this dagger, Complete with original gold knot showing slight wear especially on the reverse side from rubbing on the officers tunic over many years. Nice complete set. Exc++
SS DAGGER 1933 MODEL WITH OWNMERS SS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.
This is an RZM dagger but of very early production of 1934 and so produced in solid nickel silver just like the early maker marked dagger, all of the fittings have an attractive age patina as it has never been cleaned. The black ebony wooden grip is in fine condition with no chips or cracks, it is complete with eagle and SS runic badge. The nickel silver crossguards are in fine condition, the reverse side of the lower crossguard is not district marked but the underside is stamped with the owners SS membership number which is 271095. The blade features the SS Motto to the obverse side and the reverse side is marked, SS 121/34 RZM, this is the earliest RZM marked SS dagger that you can find as it dates from the initial production period, the edges of the blade have been sharpened in the past but this could removed if required, the very tip of the blade has also been re-pointed in the past but it is almost impossible to see unless pointed out (please see the last photograph to see a size comparison with another blade). Complete with a very nice black anodised scabbard with matching nickel silver mounts which have a matching age patina. Priced low because of the blade issues but if it the blade was in perfect condition this dagger would be valued at 4k so this is a bargain price. Exc+
SHORT MODEL NCO\'S PRIVATE PURCHASE POLICE BAYONET BY ALCOSO, COMPLETE WITH FROG.
These rare short model police bayonets were private purchase sidearms for senior police NCO\'S and they are considerably smaller than the standard police model bayonet, this example measures only 16 inches long (the standard model measures at least 19 inches long). Superb quality staghorn grip complete with Third Reich police eagle and swastika badge. Excellent detail to the eagles head hilt and crossguard. The blade is by Alcoso Solingen and it features the 1938 /41 pattern trade mark, there is some slight wear to the blade but it is still extremely nice. Black leather scabbard for town police with matching silver fittings. Complete with black leather police frog . The last photograph in the set is for a size comparison with a standard police bayonet, it is not included in the price but it is for sale separately. Condition: Exc++
RED CROSS LEADERS DAGGER WITH KNOT, MINT CONDITION.
All silver hilt fittings are in mint condition with fine detail to the red cross eagle and swastika cross guard design. Mint orange grip, the gip is slightly lighter under the knot as this part of the grip has been protected from sunlight, a rather nice feature to see. The blade is in mint condition and it is very impressive. The matching scabbard is also in mint condition with all silver platting remaining, the suspension holes are the oblong type, this is the scarce variation that has a single small screw at the very bottom of the scabbard to hold the internal scabbard weight in place, most do not have this feature and is probably a trait of a certain maker but who that was we do not know. Complete with silver knot. Mint and probably the best you will ever find.
EARLY SS OFFICERS LIONS HEAD SWORD BY ALCOSO INCORPORATING THE SS RUNES IN THE HILT DESIGN.
This very attractive sword is by Alcoso which is one of the excepted official manufactures of early SS swords as they are listed in the Alcoso 1930\'s catalogue. Highly detailed silver lions head hilt with small glass eyes, normally these eyes are coloured glass but these eyes actually simulate real eyes which is most unusual. Fine detail to the decorated backstrap and the knuckle guard is decorated with oakleaves, the crossguard features large and impressive silver SS runes on a stippled black background. The blade is in mint condition and it is by Alcoso Solingen, the Alcoso trade mark is the early Third Reich pattern. Complete with scabbard which retains about 70% original black paint. A very rare SS officers sword. Exc++
THIRD REICH 2ND MODEL RAILWAY LEADERS DAGGER BY EICKHORN.
The black celluloid grip is in perfect condition. The metal hilt fittings still retain much silver plating, the pommel displays the swastika and the crossguard features the winged wheel design, it also has the manufactures flaw in the crossguard design which all original Eickhorn example\'s should have. The near mint blade is by Eickhorn Solingen and features there 1935 / 41 model trade mark and it is the stamped pattern. The matching silver scabbard is in near mint condition. A very nice example of a rare dagger. Exc++
BRITISH KING GEORGE THE 6TH GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL WITH PALESTINE BAR, THE IRISH GUARDS.
Nice example with Palestine 1945-48 bar. 2719196 SJT .H.HOLLIS. I.G. (IRISH GUARDS). Complete with ribbon. Near mint.
BRITISH LATE VICTORIAN OR EDWARDIAN BRASS FIREMANS HELMET.
Very nice condition brass shell with decorative brass combe to the top of the helmet decorated on both sides with a fire breathing dragon. The front of the helmet displays a large helmet plate featuring cross axes over a fire hose design. Brass chin chain with out backing material. The interior retains 50% of the original leather liner. A very nice helmet which looks superb on display. Exc++