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.
SS POLICE OFFICER SOLDBUCH WITH PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM.
This interesting set comprises SS Police officers soldbuch, small photograph album containing 12 photographs of mainly police interest and four large post card size photographs of the owner and his comrades. The soldbuch belonged to Lieautant Johann Kra, with photograph to inside cover of owner wearing police officers uniform, he was born 15.2.1915 in Nord Bayern and he was a professional policeman in adult life, the soldbuch was issued in October 1943 when he was transferred to the SS Police Regiment 17.This unit served in the East including Serbia against Tito and Hungary. He received seven awards, SA sports badge, Czech 1938 occupation medal, Police 8 year long service medal, wound badge in silver, Iron Cross 2nd class, Infantry assault badge and the Iron Cross 1st class. Interesting small photograph album containing 12 unique photographs of Kra with his comrades and some wearing police uniforms, the album probably dates from the late 1930\'s. Four post card photographs, two showing officer in uniform and two others of his police unit. Police Regiment 17 had an unpleasant reputation, it was formed in July 1942 as a Police Regiment and was posted to Poland in 1943 and was also then re-designated SS Police Regiment 17, it was used for anti partisan operations and took park in the first Warsaw uprising in Spring 1943, Kra was transferred to the SS Police Regiment in the autumn of 1943 probably to help make up combat losses and he apparently served in the east until the end of the war. The Regiment was involved in the killing of at least 1000 Jewish civilians in the Lublin area of Poland in 1944 although if Kra took part in this action I do not know but it is a possibility. This set would make an interesting research project. Exc++
LUFTWAFFE 2ND MODEL DAGGER BY SMF WITH GOLD POMMEL SWASTIKAS.
This dagger comes from a grouping of 10 daggers which I purchased privately and they have not been in a collection. The pommel still retains almost all gilt finish to the swastikas, the wear is mostly to the reverse side, normally this gilt finish is worn away and so is rare to see. Excellent detail to the Luftwaffe eagle crossguard. The orange grip is in mint condition. The blade is by SMF Solingen and it is also stamped with a Luftwaffe waffen amp mark, there are a few tiny scratches to the blade but it is still in near mint condition. The matching scabbard is in really nice condition with much factory finish remaining. A desirable maker in fine condition. Near mint.
TENO MANS DAGGER BY EICKHORN COMPLETE WITH HANGER AND NCO KNOT, NEAR MINT COMPLETE SET.
The white celluloid grip plates are in perfect condition. the silver hilt still retains 99% original silver plating, the blade is in mint condition, the obverse side is etched with the Teno issue number 2598, the reverse side is etched with the Teno eagle and the Eickhorn Solingen 1935 / 41 trade mark. The scabbard retains 99% original black paint and it is fitted with matching silver plated fittings which are in fine condition, the throat of the top fitting is stamped with the matching 2598 Teno issue number. Complete with black leather Teno hanger, the leather grip strap is still in perfect condition and Teno NCO knot for the technical service. Near mint.
SA ROHM HONOUR DAGGER BY WUSTHOF WITH PARTIAL ROHM INSRIPTION AND COMPLETE WITH HANGER.
This is a very nice semi ground example with just Rohms name removed, the rest of the inscription is still complete. All early nickel silver fittings, the lower crossguard is stamped Wm on the reverse side which is for SA group West Mark. The brown wooden grip is in perfect condition and it is inset with the SA insignia and the silver eagle. The blade is in very nice condition, the obverse side features the SA motto and the reverse side is etched with the Rohm inscription with just Rohms name removed with parts of his name still remaining and the rest of the inscription complete. Complete with a very brown anodised scabbard which s fitted with matching nickel silver fittings. Attached to the top fitting is a brown leather hanger with early style clip. A very nice example. Exc++
THIRD REICH DLV FLYERS DAGGER BY HELBIG.
All early nickel silver hilt fittings, the black enamel swastikas are in perfect condition, the tip of the crossguard is stamped with a letter K which is often seen on these daggers. The blue leather grip is in perfect condition. Near mint blade by E & A Helbig Steinbach. The scabbard retains all original blue leather and it is fitted with matching nickel silver fittings, the top mount is DLV stamped. A really nice example. EXC++ or better.
MINIATURE PERSONALISED 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGER BY ALCOSO.
Fine detail to the swastika decorated pommel and Luftwaffe eagle crossguard. Mint orange grip. The blade is in mint condition and it is maker marked Alcoso Solingen. The matching scabbard is also in perfect condition and it is engraved L.K.S DRESDEN 1939 which is probably for the Luftwaffe War School at Dresden. All metal fitting have an attractive black age patina as it has not been cleaned for a long time. These miniature daggers by Alcoso are the most desirable of all miniatures as the quality is exceptional. Size 10 inches or 25cm. Near mint.
CASED EAGLE ORDER 5TH CLASS.
The enamel cross is in superb mint condition with perfect white enamel and all gilt remaining. The metal is fitted with original ribbon. Complete with red leatherette box with gold eagle to the lid and title to the inside of the lid, Verdienstkreuz V. Stufe Des Ordens Deatschler Adler. Medal mint and box near mint.
GERMAN WW2 ARMY NCO SHORT MODEL PARADE BAYONET WITH ENGRAVED BLADE BY WKC.
The hilt retains 99% silver plating and the riffle slot is in good working order. The black celluloid grip plates are in mint condition. The mint blade is by WKC and it is engraved on the obverse side with a large open wing eagle and swastika and also the army In memory of my service time motto, all set within a decorative oakleaf panel. The scabbard retains 90% original paint finish. Complete with brown leather frog hanger. Exc++
WW1 BRITISH OLD BILL SWORD STICK.
A most unusual British officers sword stick dating to WW1 or just after. Very high quality brown wooden hilt and staff with brass metal collar. The hilt of the stick has a very ornate Old Bill design pommel which features Old bill wearing his British steel helmet with scarfe around his neck, the helmet is signed on the reverse side, Bruce Bainsfather who was the officer who introduced this popular fictional character to the British public. Pulling the brown wooden handle away from the matching shaft reveals a long steel blade. Possibly unique as I have never seen another. Exc++
ITALIAN FASCIST MVSN DAGGER.
This is the 1935 model and the quality is much better than most so possibly for an officer. Steel hilt fittings. Very nice quality brown wooden grip with slight hair line crack to the lower section of the grip. Near mint polished blade. The black painted scabbard features the letters MVSN and the Italian Fascist insignia, the reverse side is fitted with metal belt fitting. Exc++