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.
WW1 BRITISH MILITARY CROSS GROUP OF FOUR MEDALS AWARDED TO CAPTAIN LILEY.
This superb set of medals comprises the Military cross, this is an especially desirable example as the reverse side of the medal is engraved with the original owners details, J.A.LILEY LIEUT RAMC OCT 4TH 1916 (normally these are plain with out owners details). The 1914/15 cross and which is engraved on the reverse side, LIEUT J.A.LILEY RAMC. War medal and Victory medal both of which are engraved, Captain J.A.LILEY. The medals are complete with there original ribbons which are parade mounted with large metal pin to the reverse side. Complete with a fine matching set of four miniature medals and an original black leatherette velvet lined storage box for the medals. This officer is listed in the official 1917 London Gazette for the award of the military cross, temporary Lieutenant James Arthur Liley RAMC, he attended the wounded in the open and in the front trenches under heavy shell fire, his coolness under heavy fire had a great moral effect on the men. Other research confirms he was wounded in 1917. A superb set of medals to a very brave British officer. [Condition: Mint]
POLITICAL LEADERS GORGET AND CHAIN HANGER.
A superb and rare NSDAP political leaders flag bearers gorget. Large impressive gilt shield with huge open wing eagle and swastika, fine condition with almost all gilt finish remaining.The reverse side features the original cloth lining and metal chain clips one of which is maker stamped RZM M1/102. Complete with gilt chain hanger with links of swastikas and eagles, the chain hanger is maker marked RZM M1/102 which matches the makers code to the gorget which is nice to see as many do not match. A very nice example and it has been several years since i have been able to offer one of these rare gorgets for sale. [Condition: Near Mint]
GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD, CLOTH EXAMPLE ON ARMY / WAFFEN SS FIELD GRAY BACKING.
This really nice cloth example is on field gray backing as awarded to Army and the Waffen SS troops. The metal wreath still retains all gilt finish.The cross has been removed from a tunic and still retains a part of the paper backing to the reverse side. A beautiful example in exceptional condition. [Condition: Mint]
GOLD PARTY BADGE OF THE NSDAP BELONGING TO SA OFFICER ERWIN FRANK.
This is the 25mm version of this highly desirable and documented gold party party badge, it is by Deschler but it is not maker marked and it is in mint condition.The enamel badge is in mint condition and all gilt finish remaining to the wreath.The reverse side features safety pin style hook on circular base with air vent hole below and then the original owners stamped NSDAP membership number 86194. The badge was originally awarded to SA Obersturmfuhrer Erwin Frank, he was born in Austria on the13.12.1910, he joined the NSDAP on the 2.9.1928 and served in the Hitler Youth and the SA as an officer based in Linz Austria (which was a city that Adolf Hitler new very well from his youth and he intended to retire there after the war). During the war Frank served as an NCO in Luftgau-Kommando VI Munster/Westfarlen, possibly with a flak crew defending the city. Complete with large research file containing 10 pages of documentation about this interesting SA officer, i am sure much more could be discovered about this officer from careful study of these documents. A really lovely badge with a fascinating documented history which i can highly recommend.[ Condition: Mint]
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS DAGGER BY ALCOSO COMPLETE WITH GILT STRAPS AND SPECIAL SMALL SIZE GO PORTEPPE .
This fine set came direct from a small provincial auction and it has never been in a collection before being part of a deceased estate. Fine detail to the eagles head hilt with most original silver plating remaining, the crossguard eagle is extremely nice with a good clear swastika and much better formed than most, Alcoso examples often have a poor defined swastika. The mother of pearl grip plates are in perfect condition.The blade is by Alcoso Solingen featuring there 1938 / 1940 trade mark, the blade has a few age marks but over all it would easily grade Excellent ++ and it is still very nice and certainly a lot better than most.The scabbard still retains all silver plating and it is in fine condition with no dents or damage at all.The internal fittings are all stamped 14.The dagger is complete with its ultra rare extra small Government Official silver portepee knot and rare Government official dagger straps, silver bullion on blue/black velvet backing, the metal fitting still retain about 75% gilt finish (most GO straps have silver metal fittings, gilt was only authorized for high ranking officials). A superb untouched set which has always been together and belonged to one man who was a high ranking Government Official. The set is priced very realistically as i have sold similar sets in the past for considerably more than my asking price and so if you are looking for a GO set this one is great value.[Condition: Exc++]
MINIATURE SS 8 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL.
A very nice miniature of the SS eight year long service medal in bronze. Complete with blue silk ribbon which shows some age and wear. If you have the full size SS medal this is a chance complete the set. [Condition: Near Mint]
WW2 JAPANEASE NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER.
White fish skin grip is in perfect condition. Decorative brass hilt fittings still retain some original gilt finish. Good clean blade, the cutting edge has been very carefully sharpened probably by the original owner. Leather scabbard with attractive brass fittings which are decorated with Japanese flowers and flora. A very nice quality example. [Condition: Exc++]
LUFTWAFFE RADIO OPERATORS AND AIR GUNNERS WAR BADGE.
A very nice early quality example which still retains most of the factory bluing to the eagle, the silver wreath is in fine condition with excellent detail to the swastika.The reverse side features pin and hook. [Condition: Near Mint]
LUFTWAFFE PILOTS BADGE BY ASSMANN.
A very nice war time example of this popular award. The highly detailed flying eagle clutches a large swastika in its talons and it still retains much factory finish.The wreath is also highly detailed and still retains traces of its original silver finish.The revers side is stamped with makers mark of a large A for Assmann and it is fitted with pin and hook. A very good example of war time badge. [Condition: Exc++]
ITALIAN FASIST YOUTH DAGGER, DELUX EXAMPLE WITH RED GLASS EYES.
This dagger still retains almost all original gilt finish with superb detail to the eagles head hilt, normally the eyes of the bird are just cast as a part of the design but this deluxe example actually has red glass eyes which certainly makes it stand out.The black leather grip is in near mint condition and it is complete with gilt metal wire.The plain double edged blade shows a few age marks but over all it is still extremely nice and bright.Complete with black leather scabbard. A very nice example which is much nicer than most. [Condition: Exc++]