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LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER BY RARE MAKER HERDER COMPLETE WITH HANGERS AND KNOT, NEAR MINT CONDITION.

This is an exceptional dagger in near mint condition and by a rare maker. The hilt fittings still retain almost all of the factory blueing, the pommel still retains traces of the gilt finish to the swastikas (normally this is worn away by age). The dark orange grip is in mint condition. Near mint blade by, RICH.ABR HERDER SOLINGEN, the Herder firm used two styles of trade mark on there airforce daggers and this is the more desirable earlier pattern. The matching scabbard retains almost all factory bluing. Complete with hangers and silver knot. This is a exceptional set by a rare maker in near mint condition.

Code: 36125

1100.00 GBP

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SA GROUND ROHM HONOUR DAGGER BY EICKHORN WITH THREE PEICE HANGER.

The fine quality grip is inset with the SA insignia and silver eagle. All early quality nickel silver fittings, the reverse side of the lower crossguard is stamped Ha for the Hansa SA group. The blade is exceptionally nice, the obverse side features the SA motto and still retaining its factory frosted finish and crossgrain, the reverse side has been ground to remove the offending Rohm inscription as ordered by the SA high command after Rohms execution, the removal is crudely accomplished but this makes it even more attractive, the Eickhorn small oval trademark is still in perfect condition. The brown anodised scabbard is in very nice condition just showing light age as expected but no dents or damage. Complete with three piece brown leather vertical hanger comprising, leather hanger, belt loop and grip retaining strap. This is an extremely nice ground Rohm SA dagger which I can highly recommend. Exc++ or better.

Code: 36122

1500.00 GBP

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RAD MANS DAGGER BY EICKHORN COMPLETE WITH HANGER AND BELT LOOP IN NEAR MINT CONDITION.

The beautiful stag horn grip is in mint condition. The hilt retains almost all silver plating. The superb blade is also in near mint condition, the obverse side features the RAD motto and the reverse side is marked with the 1935 / 41 pattern Eickhorn squirrel trade mark and it is also etched with the RAD acceptance mark. The scabbard retains 98% original black paint, the wear is mostly to the reverse side, the matching scabbard fittings retain almost all silver plating and perfectly matches the hilt fittings. Complete with black leather RAD hanger and rare matching black leather belt loop the large metal clip is in good working order and it is maker marked A for Assmann, these belt loops are very rare and valuable in there own right. A very nice set which would be difficult to improve on and being by Eickhorn makes it even more desirable. Near mint.

Code: 36120

1550.00 GBP

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DOCUMENT AND PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING BELONGING TO KREISLEITER DR ARTHUR KOLB.

This very interesting set comprises, Kreisleiter Dr Kolb's Ahnenpass (ancestors book) which is fully filled out with his family history proving that he was of Ayran decent and of pure blood, The book contains 48 pages and and almost all have entry's and official stamps, the first page is written in his own hand giving his rank of, Oberbereichsleter Kreisleiter and with his name and address. The 2nd item is a large photograph of Kreisleiter Dr Kolb wearing his brown political leaders tunic with bullion collar patches and wearing his peak cap. The third item is a five line hand written note by Dr Kolb on brown paper. Arthur Kolb was born in 1885, during WW1 he served with the Baruthia Corps for a period of time before returning to Germany to train as a dentist, he qualified in 1919. In 1920 he took part in the suppression of the Bavarian Soviet Republic in Nuremberg and also took part in the Kapp Putsch. During the early 1920's he was involved with the right wing Volkish politics of the time. In 1926 he joined the NSDAP and the SA serving as the adjutant to the SA Standartenfuhrer. Dr Kolb then became a political leader serving as a Reich speaker and he was also the Gau dental special consultant, he was also an elected member of the Reichstag for the NSDAP. From 1933 he headed the Bavarian state office for health insurance and was a senior member of the Reich doctors association. He was the Kreisleiter of Amberg until 1945. On the 22nd of April 1945 American forces approached the town of Amberg, Dr Kolb and several members of the town council planed to drive to Reigering but during this journey they came under fire from American forces and Kreisleter Kolb was shot in the stomach and captured by the American forces, he was taken back to Amberg and his wounds were bandaged, it seems that his identity then became known and he was then apparently dragged through the town of Amberg possibly attached to a vehicle, he was then shot in the head and his body thrown into a pigsty. Complete with some post war research.
Near mint.

Code: 36118

Reserved

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POLITICAL LEADERS CAP EARLY EXAMPLE OF ORTSGRUPPE LEVEL OF LEADERSHIP & NAMED TO ORIGINAL OWNER.

This very nice early example dates to about 1936 has a good high and impressive front. Brown top with dark brown velvet centre band with blue piping for Ortsgruppe level of political leadership. Complete with silver eagle, swastika enamel button cockade and silver cap cords which are held in place by two silver buttons, silver fittings is correct for the early PL uniforms of certain ranks. The interior features a gold silk linning with plain celluloid patch which is in perfect condition with original owners name, OTTO FLORY on paper insert. The brown leather sweat band is in perfect condition and it has an RZM label to the underside. This is a really nice example with just very light wear which is nice as it shows that it has been worn, these early political leader hats are harder to find than the latter type. Near mint

Code: 36119

1400.00 GBP

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SUPERB THIRD REICH POLICE OFFICERS PEAK CAP BY EREL IN NEAR MINT CONDITION.

This beautiful police officers peak cap was worn by an officer of the Schutzpolizei D.Gemeinden or small town municipal police. Police green top with brown centre band and carmine red piping for the municipal police. Complete with officers deluxe two piece silver police eagle, cockade and silver bullion cap cords which are held in place by two silver buttons. The interior of the hat is fitted with a pale gold silk lining, the celluloid patch is in perfect condition, the EREL makers details are faded with age but it can still easily be seen, the brown leather sweat band is in perfect condition. The small town police is a rare police branch of service to find and are seldom offered for sale and being by Erel makes it very desirable. Near mint.

Code: 36117

1250.00 GBP

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SUPERB ARMY CAVALRY OFFICERS PEAK CAP BY EREL IN NEAR MINT CONDITION..

This is probably the finest cavalry officers peak cap I have owned in over 30 year, it is exceptionally high quality with a very high front. Field grey wool top with dark green centre band and yellow piping for cavalry troops. Complete with metal eagle, cockade and silver bullion cap cords which are held in place by two silver side buttons. The interior features gold silk lining with celluloid diamond which is also in perfect condition, it is marked with makers details, EREL SONDER KLASS and being the EXTRA model, the fine quality brown leather sweat band is in perfect condition. If you are looking for a cavalry officers cap I very much doubt if you will find one better than this Erel example. Near mint

Code: 36112

Reserved

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ARMY OFFICERS TRUPPENSONDERDIENST OFFICERS PEAK CAP.

A rare army officers peak cap of the Truppensonderdienst or TSD which was an army supply / transport service formed in 1944 and mainly for high grade and specialist officials. Field grey wool top with dark green centre band and mid blue piping for the TSD. Complete with metal army eagle, bullion cockade and silver bullion chin cords which are held in place by two silver buttons. Grey silk lining with factory cross hatching complete with celluloid patch with makers details, MARKE ODD (Otto Dittman Dresden). The sweat band is in perfect condition. This is one of the harder branch colours to find and missing from most collections. A couple of insignificant moth nips but the hat is still in near mint condition.

Code: 36114

1250.00 GBP

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THIRD REICH STATE SERVICE CAR PENNANT WITH RARE FOUL WEATHER COVER.

Although we see the State service flag frequently you seldom see the car pennant offered for sale and this one is an especially high quality example for a high ranking officer. Double sided triangular car pennant produced red cotton with hand embroidered state eagle and embroidered large black swastika on a white circle, all parts are separately applied and embroidered. The pennant is fitted with two metal car pole fittings. Complete with original and matching triangular foul weather cover, constructed in clear celluloid with red leather borders, the end flap is fitted with five popper buttons which are all in working order. The obverse side of the cover is in perfect condition but the reverse side of the cover has several parts of the celluloid missing or cracked but it is amazing that it has even survived as they are almost always missing. Pennant near mint, Cover Exc++

Code: 36113

1250.00 GBP

LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS BROCADE BELT WITH ORIGINAL BOX, MINT CONDITION.

LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER BY RARE MAKER HERDER COMPLETE WITH HANGERS AND KNOT, NEAR MINT CONDITION.

SA GROUND ROHM HONOUR DAGGER BY EICKHORN WITH THREE PEICE HANGER.

RAD MANS DAGGER BY EICKHORN COMPLETE WITH HANGER AND BELT LOOP IN NEAR MINT CONDITION.

DOCUMENT AND PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING BELONGING TO KREISLEITER DR ARTHUR KOLB.

POLITICAL LEADERS CAP EARLY EXAMPLE OF ORTSGRUPPE LEVEL OF LEADERSHIP & NAMED TO ORIGINAL OWNER.

SUPERB THIRD REICH POLICE OFFICERS PEAK CAP BY EREL IN NEAR MINT CONDITION.

SUPERB ARMY CAVALRY OFFICERS PEAK CAP BY EREL IN NEAR MINT CONDITION..

ARMY OFFICERS TRUPPENSONDERDIENST OFFICERS PEAK CAP.

THIRD REICH STATE SERVICE CAR PENNANT WITH RARE FOUL WEATHER COVER.