Day 1 - Military Auction - Clifton Collection

Day 1 - Military Auction - Clifton Collection

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Day 1 - Military Auction - Clifton Collection

Day 1 - Military Auction - Clifton Collection

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Featuring the WWII military collection of Michael Clifton (Lots 1 to 210) including a large collection of military guns and weapons, military leader autographs, personal items, posters and more!
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WWII Nazi Hans Baur Pictures and Letter

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Hans Baur Pictures and Letter. Hans Baur was Hitler's personal pilot during Hitler's political campaigns and throughout the duration of Nazi Germany. He was lat...moreer appointed as the Head of Hitler's personal flight squadron (Reichsregierung squadron) and personally flew Hitler to the frontlines when Hitler would visit his soldiers there. He was present in the Fuhrerbunker during the Battle of Berlin and later captured by the Soviets. Letter clearly legible with autographs distinct and legible. One of the pictures shows him and Hitler dated 1938. The other picture shows that and shows one of Hitler's Ju-52s (specifically D-2600) flying over Nuremberg in 1934. Lettering in photos and letter clearly legible. No damage to photos or letter. Some yellowing present in photos. Good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 1' 7 5/8" x 1' 3 5/8", Top photo: 5" x 3 5/8", Right photo: 4" x 5 3/4", Document: 8" x 4".

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WWII Nazi Luftwaffe Ace Gunther Rall Signed Print

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 1015)      

Luftwaffe Ace Gunther Rall Autographed Print. Gunther Rall was a Luftwaffe pilot and ace accredited with 275 aerial victories. For his actions over the Eastern Front, he ...morewas awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Being a Luftwaffe ace with a very high number of victories, prints were made to showcase German bravery and military achievements. Signature is clear and distinct at the top of the print, fighter photograph is slightly faded. Print has no damage. Good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 12" x 15", Photo: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2"

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WWII Nazi Leni Riefenstahl Autographed Photo

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Leni Riefenstahl Autographed Photo. An autographed photograph of Leni Riefenstahl mountain climbing before the war. Leni Riefenstahl was a famous film maker and...more photographer in Nazi Germany and helped to make propaganda for the German people. Autograph is clear and distinct on bottom of photo. Photo is in good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 10 1/2" x 8 1/2", Photo: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2"

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WWII Nazi Luftwaffe Ace Gunther Rall Signed Letter

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 1015)      

Luftwaffe Ace Gunther Rall Signed Letter. Gunther Rall was a Luftwaffe pilot and ace accredited with 275 aerial victories. For his actions over the Eastern Front, he was ...moreawarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Signature is clear and distinct and letter is dated 1969, small stain near lower left corner and at top of letter, no damage or fading on letter. Very good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 15" x 18 1/2", Photo: 5" x 3 1/2", Document: 9' x 7 1/4"

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WWII Nazi Luftwaffe Nicholas VonBelow Signed Photo

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 1015)      

Luftwaffe Nicholas Von Below Autographed Photo. Luftwaffe Colonel Nicholas Von Below was the Luftwaffe adjutant to Adolf Hitler. As the Luftwaffe adjutant, he advised Hit...moreler on matters of the Luftwaffe and relayed communications between Hitler and Hermann Goering. He was present in the Fuhrerbunker during the Battle of Berlin and on April 29th, he was given a note from Hitler for delivery to Field Marshal Keitel for the latter’s inaction. Autograph is clear and distinct but still slightly hard to read thanks to where he wrote it, photo has no damage or fading. Very good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 12 1/2" x 9 1/2", Photo: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2"

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WWII Nazi Ace Johannes Steinhoff Signed Letter

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 1015)      

Luftwaffe Ace Johannes Steinhoff Signed Letter. Johannes Steinhoff was a Luftwaffe pilot and ace would claim 176 credited aerial victories. He would win the Knights Cross...more of the Iron Cross for his actions and be promoted to commander of JG52, one of the most successful fighter groups in the Luftwaffe. Steinhoff would also be one of the first to fly Germany’s jet fighter, the Messerschmitt 262. After the war, he would join the new German Air Force and become a general. Handwriting and signature on letter are clear and legible. Letter is dated April 12, 1992. Letter has no damage or fading. Very good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 13 1/2" x 9 1/2", Photo: 5" x 4", Letter: 5 1/4" x 4 1/2"

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WWII Nazi Hellmuth Reymann Signed Photos & Note

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 1015)      

Hellmuth Reymann Autographed Photos and Note. Generalleutnant Hellmuth Reymann was a Wehrmacht commander and one of the last commanders in charge of the Berlin Defense Ar...moreea. He commanded the defenders of Berlin as the Soviets made their final assault into the city. He was awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his actions in the final days of the Third Reich. Autographs on photos is clear and distinct on bottom, photos have no damage or fading. Handwriting and signature on letter is clear and legible, letter is yellowed from age and has wear on edges. Good condition overall. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 19 7/8" x 12 1/2", Without Hat: 6" x 3 1/2", With Hat: 6 1/2" x 3", Letter: 5" x 4"

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WWII Nazi Walter Dornberger Autographed Photo

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Walter Dornberger Photo. Major General Walter Robert Dornberger was the commander of the Peenemunde Army Research Center and a leader of the V2 Rocket project. ...moreDornberger was instrumental in getting the V2 rocket operational as well as getting the V1's guidance system operational. Autograph is clearly visible and legible in bottom right corner of V2 photo. Photo has no tears or damage. Good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 1' 6 5/8" x 1' 2 7/8", Left Photo: 5 1/4" x 8", Right photo: 4 7/8" x 3 1/2".

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WWII Nazi Johannes Weise Autographed Photos

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Johannes Weise Autographed Photos. Johannes Weise was a Luftwaffe pilot during WWII and one of Germany’s aces, with an accredited 133 enemy aircraft shot down o...morever the Eastern Front. After his 133rd kill, he was awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and promoted to Geschwaderkommodore (Wing commander) shortly afterwards. He earned the nickname “The Lion of Kuban” for his combat prowess over the Kuban bridgehead with his Messerschmitt Bf109. Autograph is clear and distinct in the bottom right corner of the 1987 photos. No damage to photos. Very good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame Size: 1' 1 3/8" x 1' 3", Top left: 6" x 4", Top Right: 3 1/2" x 3 7/8", Bottom Left: 3 3/4" x 5 3/8", Bottom Middle: 3 1/4" x 5 5/8", Bottom Right: 3 3/4" x 5 1/4".

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WWII Nazi Goebbels Autographed Photos

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Goebbels Autographed Photos. A few photographs with signatures from Reich Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels, actress Lida Barrova, and Crown Prince Wilhelm...more. Joseph Goebbels was massively influential in the Nazi seizure of power as he was responsible for spreading Nazi propaganda everywhere. When the Nazis took over Germany, he became the Minister of Propaganda and spread the Nazis’s messages far and wide using new technologies like radio and television. Lida Barrova was a Czech actress who had an intense affair with Goebbels in 1937, much to the behest of Hitler. Autographs of Lida Barrova on photo of her, photo has no damage or fading. Joseph Goebbels and Crown Prince Wilhelm clear and legible on other photo. Photos are in good condition with no damage or fading. Good condition overall. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 10 1/8" x 13 1/8", Left Photo: 5 3/4" x 4", Right Photo: 4" x 6"

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WWI Nazi Luftwaffe Gen. Kurt Student Signed Letter

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 1015)      

Luftwaffe General Kurt Student Letter. Luftwaffe General Kurt Student was the commander of the Fallschirmjager (paratrooper) units in the Luftwaffe. He led the Fallschirm...morejager through the Battle of Rotterdam, the Invasion of Crete, the Allied invasion of Italy, the Normandy landings and breakout. The Fallschirmjager were elite troops that were held in high regard throughout the war. Student was awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his planning and actions in the daring raid to free Benito Mussolini. After the war, he was sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment. Signature is clear and legible at bottom of letter, lettering is slightly faded. Letter is dated December 19, 1965 and is slightly yellowed from age, no damage. Good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 18" x 11 7/8", Photo: 7" x 3 3/4", Document: 4" x 5 1/2"

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WWII Nazi Field Radio with Bakelite Case

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Field Radio with Bakelite Case. Wehrmacht field radio, produced in 1940. The radio became an essential part of combat units as updated intel and changing situat...moreions made fast communication of the upmost importance. The Signal Corps was a branch within both the Wehrmacht and Waffen SS and was formed to train and maintain communications with the highly mobile German military. Superior communication allowed Germany to take over Poland, Western Europe, and much of the Soviet Union with great efficiency. This field radio has no damage to the case and the radio appears to have everything. Plates with wording are all attached with no fading or damage. Very good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection.

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WWII Nazi Field Radio with Bakelite Case

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Field with Bakelite Case. A Wehrmacht field radio, produced in 1940. The radio became an essential part of combat units as updated intel and changing situations...more made fast communication of the upmost importance. The Signal Corps was a branch within both the Wehrmacht and Waffen SS and was formed to train and maintain communications with the highly mobile German military. Superior communication allowed Germany to take over Poland, Western Europe, and much of the Soviet Union with great efficiency. Has Waffenamt on top cover along with date. This field radio has no damage to the case and radio appears to have everything. Plates with wording are all attached with fading or damage, left one on top of case is slightly stained. Very good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection.

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Nazi Nuremberg Party Rally Photos & Concrete Step

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Nuremberg Party Rally Photos. A pair of photos of the Nuremberg Party Rally. The Nuremberg Party Rally was an annual rally meant to showcase Nazi power and unit...morey between the Nazis and the German people. The rallies started in 1923 and ended in 1938 as the outbreak of war in 1939 engulfed Germany’s population. Photos have no damage or fading. Good condition. 10" x 12" Nuremberg Party Rally Grounds Concrete Step. The Nuremberg Party Rally Grounds was the meeting place of an annual rally for the Nazi Party. The grounds were designed by Hitler's architect Albert Speer. The Nazis held six rallies there between 1933 and 1939 and two such rallies were documented in the form of movies by Leni Riefenstahl. This concrete step was brought back by collector Michael Clifton and taken from there on March 18, 1999. Included are several pictures of Michael Clifton at the Nuremberg Party Rally Grounds. Concrete step has a chip on the top bottom right corner. Very good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. 18.5" x 4" x 2"

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Plaster Display Eagle WWII Vintage

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 1015)      

A plaster eagle of the German Imperial Eagle, Germany’s iconic eagle and symbol of power. Used for decoration. Tiny chip on inside of right shoulder, otherwise spotless. ...moreUsed as display props for the Clifton Collection. Very good condition. 15" x 12"

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Plaster Display Eagle WWII Vintage

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 1015)      

A plaster eagle of the German Imperial Eagle, Germany’s iconic eagle and symbol of power. Used for decoration. Eagle has small chip on top of left wing and neck. Small cr...moreack on right talon of left foot. Used as display props for the Clifton Collection. Overall good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. 15" x 12"

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Polychromed Plaster Federal Eagle Sculpture

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 1015)      

Polychromed Plaster Federal Eagle Sculpture. A plaster US federal eagle made by Leonardo Art Works Inc. in the 1970s, polychromed in a bronze color. The sculpture has a f...moreew small spots where the polychrome was worn off, has chip on the underside of head. Has Leonardo Art Works Inc on back of base. Used as display props in the Clifton Collection. Good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. 18.5" x 12"

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WWII Nazi NSKOV Funeral Sash

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 1015)      

NSKOV Funeral Sash. The Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung (National Socialist War Victim's Care or NSKOV) was a Nazi social welfare organization dedicated to h...moreelping wounded and frontline WWI veterans. The text on the sash reads "Die Baudienststelle der NSKOV (The Building Agency of the NSKOV). This funeral sash would be worn by members of the NSKOV to the funeral of a WWI veteran that passed away. The sash has faded color throughout but the lettering is still visible. Swastika and NSKOV emblem are faded, black tassels are in good condition. Fair condition overall. From the Michael Clifton collection.

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Nazi Funeral Sash Der Korpsfuhrer des Fliegerkorp

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 1015)      

Nazi Funeral Sash Der Korpsfuhrer des Fliegerkorp. The N.S. Fliegerkorp (National Socialist Flying Corp) was a branch of the Nazi party that was a paramilitary organizati...moreon that served as a military training organization for Nazi pilots. Der Korpfuhrer (Corp Commander) was the highest rank in the N.S Fliegerkorp and was the equivalent of a field marshal in terms of rank. This funeral sash would have been worn by the Korpsfuhrer at official funerals. The Korpsfuhrer of the Fliegerkorp was Friedrich Christiansen from 1937 to 1943 and Albert Keller from 1943 to 1945. The sash has faded color throughout but the lettering is still crisp and legible and the swastikas are not damaged. Good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection.

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WWII Nazi Swastika Desk Ornament Paper Weight

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 1015)      

Swastika Desk Ornament. A shiny swastika desk ornament, used to decorate the desks of public officials and Nazi party members. Ornament is complete and has no damage to i...moret. Could use a polish. Swastika is loose and rotates. Good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. 2.75" x 2.5 x 4.75"

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WWII Nazi Wreathed Swastika Desk Paper Weight

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 1015)      

Wreathed Swastika Desk Ornament. A nazi swastika in a wreath and on a pole, used to decorate the desks of public officials or Nazi party members. This ornament has a marb...morele base with the ornament screwed into it. Swastika ornament has slightly worn finish on top, overall very good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. 2.75" x 3.25" x 3.25"

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WWII Nazi Gunther Blumentritt Handwritten Postcard

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Gunther Blumentritt Handwritten Postcard with Signature. Gunther Blumentritt was a German general who helped to plan many of the offensives that Germany would l...moreaunch in the early years of WWII. Blumentritt submitted the working plan known as Fall Weiss (Case White) for the Invasion of Poland that was used with little altercation. He also was responsible for organizing the defenses that would make up the the Atlantic Wall and the Normandy beachheads that Americans, British, and Canadian forces would have to fight as part of the D-Day landings. After the war, Blumentritt went to oversee the rearmament of West Germany for the Cold War, a move that had much controversy with the German people. Signature on postcard is clear and legible, blue handwriting is also clear and legible. Postcard is in very nice condition with no damage or fading. Very good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 12" x 18" Photo: 4" x 5.75" Document: 4" x 5.75"

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WWII Nazi General J. Braun Signed Letter

Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi General J. Braun Signed Letter. General J. Braun was a Wehrmacht general and the adjutant to Karl Wahl, the Gauleiter (Governor) of Swabia, a province in German...morey. As an adjutant, Braun would advise Wahl on Wehrmacht matters in the province of Swabia. Braun’s signature is clear and distinct on the bottom of the letter. Lettering is clear and legible, letter is dated 1960. Letter has no damage. Good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 17 1/4" x 18 1/4", Photo: 3 1/2" x 2 3/8", Document: 11" x 7 1/2"

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WWII Nazi Gerd von Rundstedt Signed Notes

Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Gerd von Rundstedt Signed Notes. Field Marshal Ger von Rundstedt was a German field marshal of the Wehrmacht who served as a commander of Army Group South durin...moreg the Poland campaign, Army Group A during the invasion of France, Army Group South in the invasion of the Soviet Union, and as the Commander-in-Chief of Wehrmacht forces in the West. Rundstedt had a long career in the military, entering the Prussian military in 1892. He was acquitted of war crimes during the Nuremberg Trials. Feldpost has signature that is slightly faded but still legible. Top left corner of Feldpost is missing and Feldpost is yellowed from age. Note in top right is yellowed from age but note has no damage of fading, has some wear on top and right edges. Handwriting on note is clear and legible. Bottom note is yellowed from age but has no damage of fading. Handwriting is clear and legible. Bottom left note has large piece missing in top left portion of note. Handwriting is slightly faded but still readable. Fair condition overall. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 19 1/2" x 26 1/2", Photo: 4" x 6", Top Right: 4" x 6", Top Left: 5" x 7", Bottom Left: 5 3/4" x 4", Bottom Right: 6 3/4" x 4"

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WWII Nazi Erich Dethfelsen Signed Notes

Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 1015)      

WWII Nazi Erich Dethfelsen Portrait with Signed Notes. Erich Dethfelsen was the Army liaison to Adolf Hitler and a member of the general staff. As Army liaison, he would ...morerelay information back and forth between the Nazi government and the Wehrmacht general staff. Signatures are clear and distinct on both notes, lettering is slightly faded but legible on top note. Notes has no damage. Good condition. From the Michael Clifton collection. Frame size: 16 3/8" x 21 3/8", Photo: 5" x 3 1/2", Document: 4 1/2" x 7"

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