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.
CASED LUFTWAFFE AIR GUNNERS AND FLIGHT ENGINEERS BADGE BY DEUMER.
This difficult to find badge was first instituted in June 1942.The badge retains almost all silver finish to the wreath and factory bluing to the eagle. The reverse side is fitted with pin and hook and it is maker marked, W.Deumer Ludenscheid. Complete with original blue leatherette box of issue with award details to the lid, Luftwaffen Fliegerschutzen Abzeichen, it is interesting to see that the top of the eagles wings have gently rubbed on the interior lid of the box over many years confirming that they have always been together. A superb set which would be difficult to improve on. Near mint.
LUFTWAFFE PILOT OBSERVERS BADGE BY DEUMER.
Silver eagle with gilt wreath, the badge has been worn but it is still in nice condition. The reverse side is fitted with pin and hook and it is marked, W.D.Deumer Ludenscheid, the L has been very lightly stamped and is very difficult to see. Exc++
SA DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY EICKHORN IN MINT CONDITION.
This exceptional example is from the world famous Barry Brown collection, Barry had two criteria for his collection which were exceptional condition and rarity. The condition of this Eickhorn RZM period dagger is probably the best you will ever find. The hilt retains 100% silver plating. The brown wooden grip is in mint condition and it is fitted with SA insignia and silver eagle. The magnificent blade retains all cross grain, the obverse side features the SA motto and it still retains the original factory frosting, the reverse side is marked, RZM M7/66 which is the makers code for Eickhorn Solingen. The scabbard is fitted with matching silver plated fittings and are in mint condition, the brown scabbard paint is perfect. An exceptional dagger, probably un-issued and certainly one of the best I have ever owned. Mint.
WW2 JAPANEASE ARMY OFFICERS KATANA SWORD.
Cloth bound fish skin grip fitted with three manuka to each side. Brass decorated suba. The blade is in excellent condition with impressive hammon line. Brown painted scabbard with gilt metal fittings. I have not taken the sword apart and I am not planning on doing so. A good looking WW2 officers sword. Exc++
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YEOMANRY PARADE TUNIC AND TROUSER.
Four pocket dark blue / black tunic with bright blue cuffs and collar. The collar is complete with a pair of silver horse collar dogs of the Northamptonshire yeomanry and silver chain mail shoulder straps as worn by cavalry and armoured units. Tunic is complete with all gilt metal king crown buttons with NY cyphers. Complete with a set of matching dark blue/black trouser with bright blue stripe to each leg. Several tiny moth nips but over all near mint. The tunic would look superb displayed with a metal cavalry helmet of the yeomanry. A rare tunic as this is the only one I have ever owned to the Northamptonshire Yeomanry which was a small cavalry / armour unit. Near mint.
VERY LARGE FRAMED PHOTOGRAH OF SA MAN WITH DAGGER & GOLD PARTY BADGE.
This superb large framed and glazed photograph depicts SA Oberscharfuhrer Kunde of Bad Winsheim near Nuremberg. The SA man is shown with his son who is wearing full army uniform and proudly holding his army sword. SA Oberscharfuhrer Kund is wearing his SA kepi with his SA four pocket tunic, the tunic has three silver long service cuff stripes to each sleeve which shows that he joined the SA in 1928. He is wearing on his tunic the very rare gold party badge and also the Nuremburg Gau badge and he is also wearing his SA dagger. The photograph has been removed from the frame in the past for cleaning but the frame is original to the photograph. Size 25 X 20 inches or 64 x 51 cm. This is a large, heavy and fragile item which I do not want to send in the post so the buyer will need to arrange collection with me. Near Mint.
THIRD REICH ARMY GENERALS BROCADE BELT WITH GILT BUCKLE.
This rare army Generals belt was purchased from a small provincial auction and has not been in a collection before. The buckle and keeper retain almost all original gilt finish, the reverse side of the buckle is stamped with a capital A for the maker Assmann. Silver and green brocade belt with field grey cloth backing, the brocade has a number of snags to the brocade possibly from rubbing on other souvenirs in the British soldiers kitbag, there are also a number of moth nips to the cloth backing material. The brocade belt used by army Generals is identical to a standard army officers brocade belt only the buckle identified the Generals rank so it would be easy to replace the belt for a mint example but I will leave that decision to the next owner as I prefer to keep it as found. Exc++ over all.
SA DAGGER 1933 MODEL BY JOHANN LEUPOLD OF BAYREUTH COMPLETE WITH RARE BROWN LEATHER VERTICAL FROG HA
All early nickel silver fittings, the lower crossguard is stamped Fr for the Franken SA Group. Superb and very high quality brown wooden grip is inset with eagle and SA insignia. The blade is in near mint condition and it still retains much cross grain finish , the obverse side features the SA motto and the reverse side is etched with the makers details, Johann Leupold Bayreuth with there shield trade mark, this is a very difficult maker to find and I believe it is the only edged weapon manufacturer from Bayreuth. The city of Bayreuth is famous for holding the yearly Richard Wagner music festival which was held during the Third Reich and Adolf Hitler being an enthusiastic regular visitor, the festival is still held today. The brown anodised scabbard still retains much original factory lacquer over the brown anodised finish and it is fitted with matching nickel silver mounts. Complete with early style brown leather vertical frog hanger with early style metal spring clip, the hanger is still strong and firmly in place but I would never recommend removing these hangers as they are easy to damage. A really nice and very desirable set. Exc++
ITALIAN FASCIST GIL YOUTH DAGGER.
This model dagger was worn by the Italian Fascist youth movement. Brown wooden grip plates held in place by two metal bolts. Blued steel blade is in perfect condition with almost all factory finish remaining. Black leather scabbard complete with belt loop. A difficult dagger to find especially in nice condition. Near mint or better. Exc++
THIRD REICH FORESTRY OFFICERS PEAK CAP.
Dark green wool top with mid green centre band and green piping. Complete with silver bullion cap cockade with metal eagle and complete with silver cap cords which are held in place by two silver metal buttons. The interior features brown leather sweat bands which is in perfect condition, gold silk lining with full makers details, Karl Schlipf Bachnang, the celluloid patch is now missing. A very nice looking hat in fine condition. Near mint.