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.
LUFTWAFFE AIR GUNNERS AND RADIO OPERATORS BADGE.
This is a superb example which still retains much original silver finish to the wreath and factory bluing to the eagle which is holding lightning bolts in its talons. The reverse side features pin and hook. Near Mint.
THIRD REICH NSFK KEPI.
NSFK kepi's have always been difficult to find as they were one of the smaller party organizations. Dark blue kepi with yellow piping to the crown and the body of the kepi, complete with aluminum eagle, metal button and black leather chin strap which is held in place by two black side buttons.The interior features a cloth lining with makers stamp and size stamp 57 and the brown leather sweat band is in perfect condition.There is no RZM label which is correct for an NSFK kepi because although the National Socialist Flying Korps was a party organization there uniforms and equipment was not controlled by the RZM. [Condition: Near Mint]
LUFTWAFFE PRESENTATION 830 SILVER SALVER.
Large circular silver salver with decorative edging. Presentation inscription to the centre of the salver, PERSONNLAMT R.L.M 1.10.1933 - 1938 with large 1st model Luftwaffe eagle and swastika, the detail to the eagle is exceptional. The reverse side of the salver is silver marked 830 and with with crown, moon and makers mark. R,L.M are the initials of the, Reich Air Ministry, the head of the Ministry was Hermann Goring. Exc++
CASED EAGLE ORDER 2ND CLASS WITH SWORDS.
Superb gilt cross that still retains all white enamel finish, attached to the centre of the cross are a set of crossed swords which are carefully attached to the cross by silver soldier. The reverse side features pin and hook, the pin is silver marked 800. Complete with red leather box of issue with gold eagle and swastika to the exterior lid of the box, the interior lid is printed in gold with the award details. Mint.
GOLD PARTY BADGE OF THE NSDAP, LARGE SIZE.
This is a superb 30mm example in fine condition. The enamel centre is in perfect condition. The oakleath wreath still retains much original gilt finish. The reverse side is marked, GES GESCH and with the owners NSDAP membership number below, 38765. The badge is fitted with the safety style pin and hook and the pin plate is marked, DESCHLER & SOHN MUNCHEN 9. The badge is complete with leatherette box that the original owner stored the badge in but it is not an NSDAP issue box. Original gold party badges have become very difficult to find in the last few years. Near mint.
THIRD REICH NAVAL U.BOAT BADGE.
Nice quality badge still retaining some original gilt finish with excellent detail to the U-boat. The reverse side features metal hook and silver pin. This style of badge is attributed to the maker Otto Schickle. Exc++
EDWARDIAN BRITISH EXPLORERS KNIFE.
The design of this knife is reminiscent to the American Bowie knife. High quality horn grip which has been expertly factory carved with a ribbed design probably to give it a good grip when held in the hand. Simple brass crossguard. Wide bowie type blade which measures almost 15cm long and it is maker marked, Butler Sheffield England, the blade shows some minor age wear but over all it is still very nice. Brown leather scabbard, the grip retaining strap is in perfect condition and it is fitted with a popper button which is marked on the reverse side, Nevley England. Size 11 inches or 28cm. Exc++
VICTORIAN SWORD STICK WITH BRONZE FIGURAL HEAD OF DANTE.
The long wooden shaft is in excellent condition, pulling the handle away from the shaft reveals a long lethal steel blade. There is some very old twine or string wrapped around the very top of the blade to make it fit tighter in the scabbard. Bronze figural pommel modelled as the head of Danti, the detail to the bronze modelling is exceptional. Danti was born in the city of Florence in Italy in 1265, he served in the military and also trained as an apothecary but his carrier as a poet is what he is remembered for, he died in 1331. A most unusual antique sword stick. Exc++
VICTORIAN SILVER TOP SWORD STICK.
A very nice Victorian cane. Pulling the handle from the shaft reveals an impressive 14cm blade which is stamped with the letter X, perhaps the makers initial. Decorative silver top in a typical Victorian style with full set of English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1890 and with the makers initials. Silver central band and silver tip to the cane but these are not silver marked. Very nice condition. Exc++
BRITISH WW1 OFFICERS SWAGGER STICK WITH CONCEALED BLADE.
Brown leather covered officer rank stick, pulling the handle away from the shaft reveals a long lethal steel blade, the blade does have some old age marks but over all it is still very nice. During WW1 most British officers only carried a service pistol so a bladed weapon would be very handy especially in trench warfare. Exc+