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 DELUXE SENIOR HUNTING ASSOCIATION DAGGER BY EICKHORN.
These extra deluxe hunting daggers are extremely difficult to find, there were only two makers of this model dagger Eickhorn and Alcoso, the example i have is by Eickhorn and it is in exceptional condition with an attractive age patina but could be cleaned if required. Large stag horn grip complete with silver hunting association insignia to grip, a stags head with swastika and organization initials DJ.The metal hilt fittings are decorated with oakleaves, the clamshell features a large bird on branch design. The blade is in mint condition, it is double etched with forestry / hunting designs such as stags in forest, hunter with rifle and dogs attacking wild boar, the reverse side also features the Eickhorn Solingen 1935 / 41 pattern stamped trade mark. The scabbard still retains all original green leather and it is complete with metal mounts, the lower mount is decorated with a large stag in woodland design. [Condition: Near Mint]
CASED EAGLE ORDER 3RD CLASS WITH SWORDS.
This superb cross is in mint condition.The medal still retains 100% original gilt finish, the white enamel is in mint condition. The cross is mounted with crossed swords for a military award.The suspension loop is marked 900 and L/50.Red leatherette box is excellent condition with gold eagle to the lid, the interior base is constructed in black velvet, the interior lid is white silk and is is marked in gilt letters, VERDIENSTKREUZ III STUFE DES ORDENS VOM DEUTSCHEN ADLER MIT SCHWERTEN. [Condition: Near Mint]
GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD BY ZIMMERMANN.
This truly is a magnificent example of the German cross in gold in fabulous condition.The large black enamel swastika is in mint condition with all gilt finish remaining to the wreath, the black factory finish to the starburst is also in perfect condition. The reverse side has just light wear showing that it has been actually worn and it features four small rivets and it is complete with pin and hook, the reverse side of the pin is marked 20 which is the makers code for Zimmermann. If you are looking for a German cross in gold I am sure you would be happy with this one as it would be very difficult to improve on it as it is close to mint condition. [Condition: Near Mint]
NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER 1938 MODEL BY WKC WITH YELLOW GRIP, SAILING SHIP BLADE, HAMMERED SCABBARD.
The beautiful and very attractive yellow grip is in mint condition.The hilt fittings still retain almost all gilt finish with superb detail to the eagle. The blade is by WKC and it is in mint condition, it is double etched with the scarce sailing ship design.The matching hammered scabbard is again is superb condition and retains almost all gilt finish and it perfectly matches the hilt fittings.Complete with a fine set of naval straps with gilt metal fittings and a pale gold naval knot which is also in fine condition and it is tied in the naval style. An outstanding set which i can highly recommend as it is one of the nicest complete naval sets i have owned. [Condition: Mint]
JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS KATANA SWORD.
A very good WW2 example of this always very popular Japanese officers (samurai) sword. Cloth bound grip in fine condition with attractive brass decorated suba. The blade is in fine condition with the hamon line still clearly visible to the cutting edge.The scabbard still retains much original paint finish. I have no idea if the tang is signed as I have not striped the sword down and I have no intention of doing so. A really nice looking sword which is getting close to near mint condition. [Condition: Exc++]
HERMANN GORING SILVER CIGARETTE BOX WITH ORIGINAL LETTER.
This beautiful silver and enamel cigarette box was presented to Hermann Goring by the German district hunting leader Wittekap and it is complete with a letter from Wittekap to Hermann Goring dated 1938. A very attractive silver oblong cigarette box with decorative border to the lid, inset into the lid is a superb green enameled plaque which depicts a hunter with rifle in a forest glade with several stags and deers in the background and mounted to the center of the enameled plaque is a large fine quality silver Third Reich hunting association badge which depicts a stags head with swastika between it's antlers and then below this the organizations initials DJ. On the front of the box is a three line presentation inscription, MEINEN BESTEN WEIDMANNSDANK HERR REICH JAGERMEISTER P.WITTEKAP (The Reich Jagermeister was Goring's unique rank as leader of the German hunting organization).The handle that lifts the lid is inset with 12 tiny stones which appear to be diamonds but i am not sure if they actually are.The side of the box is stamped 800 for the silver content.The base of the box is lined in black leather and the interior of the box is wood lined.The box sits on four decorative feet. Complete with an original letter that would have accompanied the box from the Kreisjagermeister P.Wittekap to Hermann Goring and dated 22.8.1938. Size of the box is approximately 6 inches x 4 inches. Providence, this Hermann Goring silver box was originally part of the famous Dr Millstone collection of the USA, i purchased the box about 25 years ago and sold it to a collector, recently i had the opportunity to own it again. [Condition: Near Mint]
HITLER BRONZE PLAQUE.
This interesting bronze plaque features the head of the Fuhrer Adolf Hitler with a three line inscription with swastika, this inscription translates as, THE CONDITION FOR ACTION IS THE WILL AND THE COURAGE TO BE TRUTHFUL. The plaque is stamped with the artists initials MH. The reverse side has a fitting for wall mounting and manufacturers details for a company based in Düsseldorf. Size 9cm x 14cm. [Condition: Near Mint]
MINT UNISSUED THIRD REICH POLICE SHAKO WITH ORIGINAL MAKER MARKED BOX.
This is an amazing Third Reich police enlisted mans shako helmet and it is certainly the best i have ever seen, the shako is in mint unissued condition but what makes it extra special is that it is complete with it's original cardboard storage / issue box and which is printed with makers details which matches the makers name to the inside of the helmet. Green cloth shako helmet with black leather visor and top, complete with helmet plate, chin strap and detachable metal cockade.The interior features a mint condition brown leather sweat band with drew string attached but never fitted, the crown of the shako has full makers details for, Hans Romer Neu - Ulm (Donau). The helmet is basically in mint unissued condition .The cardboard storage box is an amazing survivor and it is the first one i have owned or seen in over 30 years, the lid of the cardboard box is printed in large black letters, ROMER with the trade mark of a Warriors head wearing an ancient helmet. This is an amazing police shako expensive but i doubt if there is a better one in existence and the ultimate collectible for the police or headdress collector.[Condition: Mint]
BLOOD ORDER RIBBON.
This is a rare blood order ribbon which is parade mounted in a military style, there is a small metal loop in the center of the ribbon for the medal to be attached.The reverse side features green backing with pin and hook fitting. Hermann Goring is known to have worn his Blood Order medal on a ribbon mounting identical to this one. Originally from the Dr Milestone collection of the USA, the medal became separated from the ribbon many years ago. [Condition: Near Mint]
IMPERIAL GERMAN MILITARY REGIMENTAL STEIN.
A very nice imperial German white porcelain beer stein for an infantry regiment with full colour military designs.Kgl Inft Regt Konig Wilhelm 1,6,Murtt No123/3 Comp 1907/1909 Wringarten,Erinnerung An Mein Dienstzeit,Musk Flach.Superb full colour pictures of Soldiers in battle,on leave,with wife and in bar celebrating.When the stein is held to the light a picture appears in the base of a soldiers with his wife or girlfriend.The lid of the stein in very attractive it feature a large glass artificial crystal with full colour picture of troops on guard duty,with 3 line inscription around the lid base.A very nice attractive stein. [Condition: Near Mint]