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.
BRITISH WW2 14CT GOLD RAF BADGE.
A very nice 14ct gold and enamel RAF lapel or sweat harts badge.The badge features the RAF wings, kings crown and enamel RAF title. The reverse side is fitted with pin and hook and it is also lightly stamped 14ct for the gold content. Complete with original leatherette box of issue. The badge is in mint condition.
BRITISH WW1 OFFICERS SWAGGER STICK WITH CONCEALED BLADE.
Superb quality British officers wooden swagger stick with long concealed blade, the pommel feature gilt metal royal crown and lion which is the Regimental badge for the 15th Kings Hussars. Pulling the handle away from the shaft reveals a long lethal steel blade which is maker marked, Thos Firth and it also has other proof marks. Very high quality and very impressive. Near mint.
CASED SS 8 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL.
A very nice example of the SS eight year service medal with all original finish remaining. Correct style tear drop suspension loop. Attached to the medal is the original blue ribbon. Complete with black card issue box with SS runes to the lid. Medal mint and box Exc++
SS 12 YEAR LONG SERVICE CROSS WITH ISSUE CASE.
A very nice example of the 12 year SS long service cross which still retain much original silver frosted finish. The medal is fitted with the correct bevelled ring and tear drop suspension loop. Blue silk ribbon with embroidered silver bullion runes. Complete with black leatherette box with the silver runes to the lid. A very difficult award to find especially in this condition with the issue box. Near mint.
NSDAP GOLD PARTY BADGE, LARGE 30MM EXAMPLE.
This is the desirable large size gold party badge, these badges have become very hard to find in the last few years. The enamel centre is in perfect condition and the wreath still retains some original gilt finish. The reverse side is marked Ges Gesch and it is stamped with the original owners NSDAP number, 27796. The pin plate is maker marked, DESCHLER & SOHN MUNCHEN 9 and the political style pin is complete and in working order. It is interesting to note that the pin and name plate is upside down, in the past it has become detached and then period refitted to the badge almost certainly by the original owner, the pin and plate are original they are not replacements. Exc++ or better
THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER BY KLASS.
A very nice early quality dagger with a good age patina. Fine detail to the early style eagle and pommel. Mint orange grip. The blade is by Robt Klass Solingen and it is in mint condition. The matching silver scabbard is in perfect condition. Klass is always a desirable maker for army daggers. Near mint.
THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER DAGGER BY HORSTER WITH EARLY STYLE SLANT GRIP.
Very early example of initial production of 1935. All early silver fittings with fine detail to the pommel and eagle crossguard. The dark orange grip is very impressive as it is the early slant style used only for a short time in 1935 before they changed to the standard type of grip. The blade is in mint condition, the reverse side features the Horster Solingen trade mark. A very nice example coming from a collection or army daggers that I purchased recently. Near mint
SWASTIKA CANDLE STICK.
Interesting swastika nickel silver candle stick, base is designed as a swastika. Makers mark to the underside of base but difficult to make out now. Almost certainly dates from the 1920\'s. Unusual item, I have never seen another like it. Exc++
WW2 JAPANESE ARMY NCO KATANA SWORD WITH MATCHING ISSUE NUMBERS.
Solid aluminium hilt retains much original paint finish with Japanese arsenal stamps. The impressive fullered blade shows some age marks but over all it is still very good and the blade is stamped with issue number 62110. Complete with scabbard with matching issue number 62110. Complete with brown leather NCO sword knot. Attached to the sword is a paper tag giving the name and details of the RAF serviceman who captured the sword in 1945. A very nice and interesting sword and especially so with matching issue numbers as often they do not match. Exc++
WW2 JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER.
Gilt brass decorative hilt is in excellent condition. White fish skin grip is complete with two gilt metal flowers. Very impressive mint blade. Black fish skin scabbard complete with two gilt brass mounts that are decorated with floral designs. Near mint.