Bagwell & Assoc. Auction Co.,Inc. Auction Catalog - MILITARY COLLECTIBLES AUCTION JULY 14, 2020 5pm Online Auctions

AUCTION DATE & TIME--TUESDAY JULY 14, 2019 STARTING @ 5:00 PM EST

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 224)

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Late 1800's Italian Military "Brescia" Octagon Barrel Pistol As Issued To Enlisted Soldiers

Lot #1a (Sale Order 2 of 224)

Original finish is very good. Action functions smoothly. Bore is good. No FFL and/or C & R required

18th-19th Century Flintlock Pistol. Possibly British Naval Issue

Lot #2 (Sale Order 3 of 224)

Dark wood stock with brass accent ornamentation. The flint mechanism hinges functions smoothly. The hammer and trigger don't function properly. The barrel has been secured with wrapped wire towards the end of the barrel. Ramrod is not present. In very good overall condition and an excellent display pistol.

Early To Mid 1800's Miniature British Naval Officer's Miniature Cutlass

Lot #2a (Sale Order 4 of 224)

Solid bone grip with brass fittings. The pommel is bird head shaped. The "S" shaped cross guard is "acorn" tipped and a brass chain connects the pommel and cross guard. The blade is etched "Victory" on one side of the ricasso and "Firesteel" on the other side. Very unique!

Ca, 1870-1880's "Flobert" Parlor Pistol With Original Wood Case-Austrian Made

Lot #2b (Sale Order 5 of 224)

This ca. 1870-1880's Parlor pistol with case is in exceptional condition. The action function smoothly. Original finish is excellent. Intricately engraved steel trigger guard, top plate and butt cap. The wood stock is also nicely engraved. Thick steel octagon barrel with smooth 7mm bore is in excellent condition and is engraved with gunsmith's name of "GEBR. MAURER WIEN" in inlaid gold. Stamped serial number of 2379 on the underside of the barrel close to the engraved front stock. Dovetail cornered Walnut case is in excellent condition and has a green felt lined interior. The divided interior compartment has the key to the case and a small cleaning rod. The compartment lid has a "bone" knob. Certificate of Authenticity from Shiloh Relics. Rare case pistol!

Ca. 1880's Smith & Wesson 1st Model Frontier Double Action Top Break .44-40 Revolver-Matching #'s

Lot #3 (Sale Order 6 of 224)

Smith & Wesson First Model, Double Action "Frontier" Revolver, chambered in .44-40. The revolver is known as one of the three "first model" variants, alongside the First Model Russian, and the First Model Favorite, and is distinguished by its 1 9/16" cylinder. The revolver utilizes a top break, serrated target hammer, factory Smith & Wesson hard rubber grips, automatic cartridge ejector, nickel finish, a 5" barrel, and a six shot cylinder. The revolver is marked with the correct pre-1900 patents, and reads "Smith & Wesson Springfield MASS. U.S.A. PAT'D JAN. 17 & 24. 65 - JULY 11. 65 AUG 24. 69 JULY 25. 71 DEC. 2. 79 MAY 11 & 25 1880". The .44-40 was a favorite of the renowned marksmen Ira Paine, who owned two of the revolvers, Texas outlaw John Wesley Hardin was toting a .44 Frontier when he was killed in the Acme Saloon, and is seen in major television and cinema in the 2007 reboot of 3:10 to Yuma, and Boardwalk Empire. The Frontier was manufactured between 1886 to 1913, with 15,340 examples made, this is a low serial example, shipped pre-1890.. Additionally, the revolver exhibits good mechanical condition, with a good bore and a tight action. This revolver qualifies as an Antique Hand Gun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Frame and cylinder are matching serial numbered 1945.

M1840 Civil War Era U.S. Cavalry "Wrist Breaker" Saber With Scabbard

Lot #3a (Sale Order 7 of 224)

In extremely fine original condition. Ricasso is maker stamped "W. Clauberg Solingen". Leather wire wrapped grip exhibits only moderate wear. Brass handle fittings exhibit age patina. Regulation type plain blade with wide double sided wide blood groove. Steel scabbard exhibits some dents and finish loss and blade inserts and removes smoothly. Many of the finest Civil War presentation sword blades originated from Clauberg.

4pcs-Early 1900's Composite Polish/Hungarian Cavalry Soldier "Dolls"-Brass Pith Helmet Bell

Lot #3b (Sale Order 8 of 224)

All in military uniform. One of the bases is maker ink stamped and very faint. "Uhlan" is handwritten on one of the bases. The bell is an early miniature English "Bobbi" Metropolitan Police Pith Helmet.

Scarce 2nd Run WW2 Period Astra Model 600/43 9mm Pistol

Lot #4 (Sale Order 9 of 224)

Original Finish. Action functions smoothly. Was destined to be a Wehrmacht issue pistol until D-Day!. Bore is strong. (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

1938 S/42 Luger-With Matching Numbers-Finish Has Been Restored

Lot #4a (Sale Order 10 of 224)

Action function smoothly. Original checkered wood grips in excellent condition. Finish has been restored. Bore is very good. All matching numbers. Clip is non matching. (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

Scarce Wehrmacht Issue (3rd Variation) J.P. Sauer & Sohn 7.65 Cal Pistol

Lot #5 (Sale Order 11 of 224)

Original military finish is excellent. Action functions smoothly. Bore is strong Numbers match. Correct Waffenampt and E/N stampings. Original clip has a piece of the bottom plate missing. Black checkered Bakelite grips are very good having what appears to be a short stress crack and chip on right grip plate. (see photo)(FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

Late WW1/Pre WWII Commercial Luger By DWM .30 Caliber-Original Finish

Lot #5a (Sale Order 12 of 224)

Original finish is extremely good exhibiting minimal period wear. Action functions smoothly. All matching numbers. .30 cal. bore is strong. Correct wood base clip. Extremely fine overall example. (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

Exceptional M1911 A1 .45 Cal. Pistol By Remington Rand-1943 Serial Number

Lot #6 (Sale Order 13 of 224)

Not to much description is needed here! Collector who consigned this exceptional M11911-A1, acquired it directly from the WW2 vet to whom it was issued. The vet had already acquired one and used the previously acquired pistol, never using this example during wartime service. All original finish is 98% or better. Action functions smoothly. Maker is Remington-Rand. Blued barrel as is typical with this maker. Bore is excellent. Serial number dates to 1943 production. Original and early 2 tone clip is near mint. (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

Double Date (1917-1920) Stamped Weimar Police Luger-ERFURT- Original Finish W/Modified Holster

Lot #6a (Sale Order 14 of 224)

1917 dated Luger with 1920 reissue stamping as issued to Weimar Police. All the correct stampings. All matching numbers with the exception of the rear frame number stamping. Correct wood base clip. Unique P 08 holster that has been period modified for easy /faster access to the firearm. The holster is also stamped with the same serial number as the pistol (excluding the frame number) which is 1443. Bore is excellent. (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

Mauser made P.38 Automatic Pistol, marked byf stacked over 44

Lot #7 (Sale Order 15 of 224)

Cal. 9mm; s/n 383q, blued; Mauser proofed WaA135; matching numbers, mint bore, +98% original finish; excellent glossy brown grips; Mint appearing as unfired in every way. Please see all the photos! It would be next to impossible to find a better condition example! (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

Exceptional Type 14 Nambu Pistol-1937 1st Series Nagoya/Chuo Kogyo (Kokubunji Factory)

Lot #8 (Sale Order 16 of 224)

Original finish is exceptional. Action functions smoothly. Bore is excellent. Matching number magazine. Rare pistol in this condition and production by this arsenal! (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

Pre/Early WW2 Japanese Type 14 Nambu Pistol Holster

Lot #8a (Sale Order 17 of 224)

Early Leather holster of the Japanese Type 14 Nambu pistol. All stitching is strong. In excellent condition only exhibiting moderate period wear.

Model 37M Femaru Pistol W/Clip-Early Version Without Safety

Lot #9 (Sale Order 18 of 224)

Original finish is very good. Action functions smoothly. Bore is good. No FFL and/or C & R required

byf 43 Maker/Date Coded P38 Pistol-Numbers Matching-Original Finish

Lot #9a (Sale Order 19 of 224)

Original finish is extremely good exhibiting moderate period wear. Action functions smoothly/ Has all the correct markings. Bore is strong. Black Bakelite grips are crack free. Wartime clip with correct stampings. (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

Mauser HSC Pistol With Kriegsmarine Markings-All Numbers Match

Lot #10 (Sale Order 20 of 224)

Original finish is exceptional exhibiting only minor wear. Action functions smoothly. Bore is excellent. All numbers match including the interior of the slide. Serial number puts this pistol in the serial number range for Kriegsmarine issue Mauser HSC's. The front grip strap has the Kriegsmarine E/M and 6 digit serial number. The correct E/N stampings are present, however, here are no Waffenampt stampings visible. (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

1940 Mauser Code 42 Luger-Frame Is Import Stamped-Original Finish Except Frame-Excellent Shooter!

Lot #10a (Sale Order 21 of 224)

In excellent overall condition! Action functions smoothly. Bore is strong. Frame is "Germany) import stamped. Excellent example for a good solid shooter! (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

Pre WW2 Luger Holster 1938 Dated-"FK St." Stamped

Lot #10b (Sale Order 22 of 224)

Nice overall example. 1938 dated with "FK St." maker? Stamping. Takedown tool is not present. Black exterior finish exhibits normal period wear. All stitching is intact with the exception of some stitch separation at the rear of the top flap hinge which is shown in the photos.

6.35 Cal. Pocket Pistol-1943 Dated "F. DUSEK, OPOTSCHNO" Preferred By German Officers As 2nd Weapon

Lot #11 (Sale Order 23 of 224)

Action functions smoothly. Original finish exhibits fairly heavy wear. Bore is very good. Black hard rubber grip plates are in very good condition. Slide has the Czech Acceptance stamp over the numbers 43 indicating a wartime produced pistol. 6 shot magazine. Based on the M1906 Browning, this Czech model was introduced in 1926 and after the Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia, a lot of German Officers preferred this pistol as a secondary smaller pistol that would hide nicely in a pocket. (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

CZ/VZ 52 Czech "Tokarev" Pistol With Holster-Extra Magazine

Lot #12 (Sale Order 24 of 224)

In original condition. Finish is extremely fine. Action functions smoothly and we took great care not to "dry" fire this example as that is a common cause on these pistols for damaging the firing pin. All the correct stampings. Original holster with exterior clip and cleaning rod. (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

7.65 Cal. M1915 "Paramount" Automatic Pistol W/Magazine-Spanish Model

Lot #13 (Sale Order 25 of 224)

Action functions properly. Finish and wear to exterior parts is fair. Bore exhibits wear. Original clip is present. (FFL, C&R or North Carolina Concealed handgun Permit required for NC residents)

Rare Very Early Production JP Sauer M1926 Commercial Model 7.65 Cal. Pistol

Lot #14 (Sale Order 26 of 224)

Serial number range for this rare model ran approx. 161000-171400. This pistol is serial number 161592, so a very early commercially produced pistol. Original finish condition is average. Bore exhibits wear. The firing pin is not present, but could be an easy fix if a parts pistol happened to come along! This pistol is considered the "missing link" in most JP Sauer collections. "This gun was originally called the Export Model, and only later named the Model 1926. In 1926 the safety lever was provided with a nose which is used to lock the slide in its rear position. The slide catch in the trigger guard is eliminated (as the slide is now held open by the nose of the safety lever). The Zusatzsicherung is retained, and the internal lock work is identical to the Model 1913, Variant 3. The frame retains the square-cut grip of the Model 1913, however the trigger guard is now oval shaped, rather than round, and its bottom runs parallel with the slide. The serrations extend from the screw cap onto the slide. The old-style magazine is retained, so the Model 1926 has magazine interchangeability with the Model 1913. THE EARLIEST (as this pistol is) MODEL 1926 PISTOLS HAD GRIPS LIKE THE MODEL 1913 VARIANT #3 (as this pistol does), but later the hard rubber grips show the word “Sauer” in a rectangle at the top and “Cal. 7,65” in a rectangle at the bottom. Only about 10,000 of these guns were made, making this model relatively rare. There is some crossover of serial numbers between the Model 1926 and the Model 1930."

Early SA Dagger With Scabbard-Rare Maker Of "E. KNECHT & Co."

Lot #15 (Sale Order 27 of 224)

Nickel dagger and scabbard fittings exhibit heavy patina. Brown pearwood grip has a fairly large chip at the top to the right of the enameled SA button. Eagle device fits snugly. The reverse of the lower cross guard is district stamped with the letter "B" indicating the Berlin District. The double edged steel blade exhibits gray age spotting and mottling. Rare maker of "E.KNECHT & Co. SOLINGEN". Motto is crisply etched and still retains some of the original gray burnishing. Anodized finish scabbard is in very fine condition. Lower scabbard fitting has a slight "ding" to the ball.

Pre/Early WW2 NSDAP/SA District Banner-Double Sided

Lot #16 (Sale Order 28 of 224)

Multi piece construction. Red wool base with twisted silver metallic fringe. All 7 original hanger rings are present which is quite unusual to find these with all hanger rings intact. They are RZM stamped. Square light brown wool/felt district designation with blue silk border in top left corner on each side. The district name of "Horstmar" is period chain stitched in the middle. The red wool base does exhibit some minor tattering but does not detract from display! It measures approx. 52" X 48"

Late War German Officer's Sword-Rare Field Marshal Series By Eickhorn-LUTZOW Pattern

Lot #17 (Sale Order 29 of 224)

This example is in good overall condition exhibiting wear to the original gold gilt finish. The twisted wire black celluloid grip has what appears to be an old repair. The 32-1/4” blade is in extremely good condition and exhibits the stamped 1935-41 squirrel logo of the Carl Eickhorn Co. Scabbard is not present. The Lützow Pattern has the same Wehrmacht eagle and swastika on the pommel as the Prinz Eugen Pattern. The backstrap is engraved with oak leaves and acorns that run the length and extend into the grip tabs. The "P" guard also has a panel engraved with oak leaves and acorns. The ferrule consists of oak leaves with a cross between the pair, and acorns on either side of the cross. This pattern is repeated on the opposite side. The cross guard is interesting in that it has back-to-back acorns that run all the way out to the curlicue Quilon end. The reverse langet is plain, with a "seal" designed to accept a monogram. The opposite side has the characteristic Lützow motif, consisting of a sword piercing a mobile swastika, with oak leaves on either side. The Lützow Pattern Sword is the rarest of all the Eickhorn Field Marshall Series.

Pre/Early WW2 German Officer's Sword Scabbard (Only)

Lot #17a (Sale Order 30 of 224)

In excellent overall condition with most of the original anodized finish remaining. Scabbard throat is numbered on one side and has letters stamped on the other. The scabbard throat retaining screw is not present. There are a few small superficial dents that would not impede a blade being inserted. This scabbard would fit nicely on a sword with a blade measuring 31"-31-1/2"

Podium Banner With Gold Swastika/Border/Fringe-Single Sided.

Lot #18 (Sale Order 31 of 224)

Fine red wool base. Gold silk like Swastika and border. Twisted m gold metallic thread lower fringe. The reverse is double stamped "KREISTAG 1942 GREVENMACHER" The town of GREVENMACHER is located in Eastern Luxembourg bordering Germany. Overall condition is very fine exhibiting minor soiling and wear. It measures approx. 37" X 44" Scarce podium banner rarely found with gold accents!

Pre/Early WWII Kreigsmarine Officer's Sword With Scabbard

Lot #19 (Sale Order 32 of 224)

Twisted wire grip is in excellent condition. Hilt fittings still retain some of the original gilt finish. Original felt blade/scabbard washer is present. Steel blade is extremely fine and is maker E & F HORSTER SOLINGEN. There are red and turquoise rhinestones placed into the Lion's eye sockets most likely by thew vet who brought it home. The leather scabbard with brass fittings exhibits finish wear to the fittings and age cracking to the leather. In overall very good collectible condition.

Rare WW2 Period Kriegsmarine Flotilla/Group Pennant

Lot #20 (Sale Order 33 of 224)

Properly ink stamped. Has Eagle over M. Reinforced corner and tip stitching. Coarse white wool base with printed black Maltese Cross. This pennant was flown as a Flotilla Pennant when hoisted in a ship's top mast and signified as a group pennant when flown in the "yard". Exhibits period soiling and some staining. It measures approx. 59-1/4" to tip. In excellent collectible condition.

Kriegsmarine Officer's Dagger With Scabbard/Portapee-Eickhorn

Lot #21 (Sale Order 34 of 224)

Wire wrapped celluloid grip is in excellent condition. Fittings still retain a lot of the original gilt finish. Silver wire portapee has toned to an almost goldish hue. Original felt scabbard/blade buffer washer is present. Crisply etched double sided blade having the 1935-41 period Eickhorn Squirrel maker mark. "Lightning bolt" scabbard is in excellent condition.

2pcs-Kriegsmarine U-boat Badge-EM/NCO Breast Eagle

Lot #22 (Sale Order 35 of 224)

Crisply die struck U-boat badge. Typical late war example. No maker mark. Celluleon thread breast eagle. Both are textbook period examples!

Scarce German NSRL (Physical Exercise League) Flag

Lot #23 (Sale Order 36 of 224)

Measures approx. 52" X 46" Red wool base with single side printed insignia. Sewn pole loops. Exhibits very minor soiling and a few very small holes. In excellent collectible condition and excellent display size.

Early SA Dagger With Scabbard-Sturm/Unit Stampings On Cross Guard/Scabbard-Tank Destroyer Vet.

Lot #24 (Sale Order 37 of 224)

Direct from the estate of Sgt. Aleck Vargo Jr./893rd Tank Destroyer battalion. In untouched condition as brought back by this vet and as received directly from the family! Reverse lower cross guard and reverse upper scabbard fittings are control number/Sturm Unit stamped. Lower cross guard is also district stamped "Nrh" which is correct for this maker of "CHRISTIANSWERK SOLINGEN". Crisply etched blade still retaining a lot of the original gray burnishing in the motto. Double edged has few spots of age graying and light scabbard runner marks. Original factory cross graining is evident. All fittings exhibit age old patina. Dark finished anodized scabbard is in excellent condition. There are what appears to be small paint splatters on the brown pearwood grip and on obverse upper scabbard. Should be easily removed. There is a small chip to the grip just below the obverse upper handle fitting. Rare to find these with unit/sturm markings, much less double stamped! The last photo is of the bring back paper for a Luger this same vet. brought back and is being shown for provenance only by permission of the family.

Hitler Youth Golden Leader's Sports Badge-Numbered-Gustav Brehmer Maker

Lot #25 (Sale Order 38 of 224)

Scarcer early example having a low 4 digit number on the reverse. Maker marked RZM M1/101 for the firm of Gustav Brehmer. Tombac with traces of the original gold gilt finish still remaining. In excellent collectible condition.

6pcs-Hitler Youth Uniform Insignia-Buttons-Arm Patch Shoulder Board

Lot #25a (Sale Order 39 of 224)

All have been uniform removed.

Hitler Youth Knife With Scabbard-RZM M7/13

Lot #26 (Sale Order 40 of 224)

RZM M7/13 marked for the firm of "Arthur Schuttelhofer & Co." Blade is very exhibiting minor scratches and scuffs and a small nick on the cutting edge. No signs of heavy sharpening. Checkered black Bakelite grips are crack free. Pommel and cross guard fittings exhibit minor wear to the plated finish. Original black paint finish scabbard shows normal period wear. The upper rivet on the hanger strap has come loose from the scabbard. A nice overall example!

Waffen SS Sleeve Eagle For Enlisted-"Hammerhead" Version

Lot #27 (Sale Order 41 of 224)

Appears to be unissued. More scarce and desirable "Hammerhead" variant.

Original Waffen SS 8 Year Service Medal With Ribbon-Type 2 Petz & Lorenz

Lot #28 (Sale Order 42 of 224)

Crisply die struck example. Textbook period example. There were only 2 makers that produced this award-Deschler and Petz-Lorenz. There are certain characteristics that determine which maker produced the award. This unmarked example has the features most commonly associated with the Petz & Lorenz Co. exhibiting a thinner and slightly taller "jump ring" which is soldered slightly to the left of the center of the obverse SS runes. This example is also referred to as the Type 2 award. Scarce service medal!

RZM Embroidered Waffen SS Collar Tab For Enlisted

Lot #29 (Sale Order 43 of 224)

In excellent condition and appears to be unissued!

Early Allgemeine SS "Danziger" Visor Cap Skull Device

Lot #29a (Sale Order 44 of 224)

Early jawless "Danziger" SS visor cap skull with both prongs intact. Silvered finish exhibits normal period wear. No maker visible. Scarce skull!

Rare Allgemeine SS Visor Cap For Enlisted-Textbook Example!

Lot #30 (Sale Order 45 of 224)

One looker example here for sure! Original oil cloth RZM tag indicates the maker of Heinrich Wille Of Hannover. Insignia is correct by this maker having a Wagner eagle and Deschler skull devices. Tricot black wool body is in excellent condition exhibiting just the right amount of moderate period wear. Vulcan visor exhibits moderate age crazing to the finish. This example does not have the RZM stamp on the reverse of the visor which is typical of this maker. The interior exhibits moderate wear and hair oil staining. The sweat shield is not present and you can still visually see traces of the SS runic insignia on the fabric.. How does that old saying go?.. "If you only want one example...This is the one!"

Rare Pre/Early WW2 Latvian Civil Guard Officer's Badge/Belt Buckle-Waffen SS Latvian Volunteer?

Lot #30a (Sale Order 46 of 224)

1930's era Latvian Civil Guard Officer's belt buckle converted into a badge. The reverse pin/hinge and catch assembly were most certainly professionally/jeweler applied. The obverse depicts a gilt sword with wreath device with the center depicting a close rendition of the Latvian SS Volunteer collar tab insignia. Convex buckle with red enamel field. There are a few chips and an age crack but does not detract. Latvian Civil Guard officer that became a member of the Latvian 15th Waffen SS Grenadier Division and had his buckle converted to a badge? From the estate of a WW2 U.S. vet. Scarce buckle/badge in any state! Definitely a one of a kind item!

Minty WW2 Period DRK Red Cross Buckle For Lower Ranks-OLC

Lot #31 (Sale Order 47 of 224)

Crisp detail! Would be hard to find a better example!

WW2 German Customs NCO Visor Cap-Robert Lubstein/EREL

Lot #32 (Sale Order 48 of 224)

Textbook example by the premier maker of Robert Lubstein/Erel. Doeskin wool cap body is nearly flawless. Eagle and wreath insignia still retain nearly all of the original finish. Forest green chin cord for NCO? Customs assigned to Forestry? All interior stitching is strong. Celluloid sweat shield in the crown is 100% intact and is properly WW2 period maker marked. It would be difficult to find a better example!

Luftwaffe Officer's Brocade Belt Buckle With Keeper-Assmann

Lot #33 (Sale Order 49 of 224)

Textbook example by Assmann!

Rare WW2 Period "Alte Arte" Artillery Officer's Crusher Visor Cap By EREL

Lot #34 (Sale Order 50 of 224)

Fine doeskin wool body. Flat wire Bevo embroidered wreath insignia. Hand embroidered bullion cap eagle appears to have been period upgraded from the factory flat wire version. Leather visor exhibits normal age crazing. The interior exhibits signs of moderate period wear showing hair oil staining. The crown has the period printed EREL Offizier Kleiderkasse (HKK) Sonderklasse (Special Class) logo. Cap body and piping have a few small snags and some minor mothing evident. From the collection of a Korean War vet who was given this cap by his older brother who was a WW2 vet. The parade bayonet featured in lot #96 which has the vet's name engraved on the bayonet's handle spine. Nice original example!

RAD 2pc Transitional/Private Purchase Belt Buckle For Enlisted

Lot #35 (Sale Order 51 of 224)

Stamped pebbled texture example with an attached 4 prong RAD center medallion. Most collectors refer to these 2 piece buckles as private purchase transitional buckles where the center medallion can be changed when the soldier changed branches as most RAD items were issue items and were to be returned.

Rare WW2 Period German Cavalry Officer's "Alte Arte" Crusher Visor Cap W/Traditions Badge

Lot #36 (Sale Order 52 of 224)

Tricot wool base having a nice saddle shape appearance. Factory applied flat wire eagle and wreath insignia. There is a gold gilt metal “Schwedter Adler” traditions badge with by members of the 6th cavalry Regiment which was mainly an Armored Motorized and Recon regiment. Cavalry piping. The leather visor exhibits age/heat crazing. It appears to have possibly been period resewn. Interior lining exhibits moderate period wear. In excellent collectible condition! Rare example!

Scarce Early Deutsche Reichsbahn Belt Buckle

Lot #37 (Sale Order 53 of 224)

Stamped non magnetic metal buckle with pebbled accents and very finely detailed Reichsbahn Winged Wheel insignia. Appears to be an early nickel finish version by Assmann. In excellent condition.

Rare WW2 Period Heer Double Decal Fiberglass Parade Helmet With Chin Strap By EREL

Lot #38 (Sale Order 54 of 224)

Extremely rare Third Reich period fiberglass helmet by EREL. These helmets were originally contracted from EREL to be shipped to South America and when WW2 started the contract was nullified. Original light apple green finish exhibits moderate wear. The hand applied "decals" appear to be possibly period hand painted from the start or possibly period "retouched" as is evidenced especially in respect to the Heer decal. The shell has a metal rim along the edges which is D.R.G.M. stamped and the fiberglass body has slightly shrunk and has pulled away from the rim at the front. The few remaining examples that have been found over the years have this same "shrinkage" to one degree or another. Interior liner leather is still soft and the cork absorption pads are intact. The liner is embossed in silver with the EREL Fiber-Helm logo. The crown has the original Spanish language paper logo as it should. Rare helmet in any condition!

Early WW2 Heer Belt Buckle For Enlisted With Field Gray Combat Finish

Lot #39 (Sale Order 55 of 224)

Stamped steel construction. Maker marked HA 41 for "Hermann Aurich 1941"

German Cavalry Officer's Visor Cap With “Schwedter Adler” Traditions Badge

Lot #40 (Sale Order 56 of 224)

Fine doeskin wool body. There is one minor moth hole on the top as shown. Metal eagle device and bullion embroidered wreath insignia which has toned nicely. Bronze “Schwedter Adler” metal traditions badge is also attached to the front. Vulcan visor exhibits minor crazing to the finish. Interior crown celluloid sweat shield is not present and the maker logo is still faintly imprinted and hard to make out. The sweat band does have the "Stirndruckfrei" patent embossing. In excellent collectible condition!

Rare NSDStB (Nat. Socialist Deutscher Studentenbund) Member's Belt Buckle

Lot #41 (Sale Order 57 of 224)

Crisply detailed, slightly convex, early, die-stamped, natural aluminum box buckle. Attractive, 56mm wingspan, NSDStB eagle to the front center surrounded be a rectangular oak leaf frame. The reverse has an integral, raised, slotted buckle catch and separate prong bar and prongs all intact. To the reverse is an embossed RZM logo and "M4/38," indicating manufacture by Richard Sieper & Söhne, Lüdenscheid.

M35 Double Decal Heer Combat Helmet With Chin Strap-Q66

Lot #42 (Sale Order 58 of 224)

Untouched example in original combat worn condition! Leather liner is supple-Chin strap is maker stamped and dated 1937. Original factory apple green finish. Both decals are intact. Shell is maker/size stamped Q66 and lot number stamping is 5180 which is a known lot number for this configuration. Fantastic one looker helmet exhibiting just the right amount of period combat wear!

Rare WW2 Heer Coastal Artillery Visor Cap For Enlisted

Lot #43 (Sale Order 59 of 224)

Textbook period example! Coarse wool cap body with dark Forest Green piping. Metal Adler and Wreath device both still retain nearly all of the original gold gilt finish. Leather chin strap is strong. Vulcan visor finish is extremely fine. Interior celluloid crown sweat shield is intact exhibiting the wartime cap maker logo of "Methmann's" The exterior does show a spot of moth tracking at the rear of the cap and a small tear on one side. There is a spot of moth damage to the piping on this side also. Rare cap in excellent collectible condition.

Scarce Streamer/Tassel For The Heer Parade Standarte

Lot #44 (Sale Order 60 of 224)

In overall excellent condition. Typical period Bullion thread strap construction and twisted silver bullion thread tassels with red and black wool centers. The plates are not present on the strap. Scarce and hard to find item!

Scarce Heer Parade Standarte Pole Top

Lot #44a (Sale Order 61 of 224)

These scarce pole tops were cast aluminum. The detail is fairly crisp. There are file marks on some of the inner edges as is often found on originals. The base has the stylized initials of the designer "PC". The interior of the base is rough which is a characteristic of known originals. The bottom rim stampings are in the correct period font although placement sometimes varies. There is a small piece of unfiled slag just above the Eagle's left leg talons. This pole top is attributed to being a WWII U.S. Veteran bring back! We have had many varied opinions on this particular pole top. Ranging from 100% textbook and WW2 period to Vet may have found in a reject pile due to the slag presence, to not liking the detail. Again, this pole top can be indirectly attributed to a WW2 veteran's estate. Please bid based on your own knowledge, expertise and/or research.

4pcs-WW2 German Army Bread Bag-Belt Buckle-Officer's Mess Kit Spoon-Civil Gas Mask

Lot #45 (Sale Order 62 of 224)

Early war bread bag-Nice original grouping!

WW2 Double Decal Heer Aluminum Parade Helmet

Lot #46 (Sale Order 63 of 224)

Original Dark apple green painted shell exhibits moderate period wear. Both original decals are intact and the Heer decal has toned nicely. Leather liner and cork absorption pads are intact with leather still supple. Left side chin strap is complete with partial right side chin strap. Textbook example!

RAD Leader Dagger With Scabbard-Scarce Maker Of Paul Seilheimer

Lot #47 (Sale Order 64 of 224)

In excellent overall condition. Original plated grip has virtually no plating loss and/or lifting as is often the case with these daggers. The white plastic grips have yellowed slightly and exhibit a couple of small superficial stress lines. Original single edged steel blade is still factory bright exhibiting only a few very minor and light spots of age graying and the typical light scabbard runner marks. Crisply etched motto still retaining most of the light gray factory burnishing. Rare maker for this dagger being produced by Paul Seilheimer Solingen. Original steel scabbard still retains a lot of the original gray finish and is dent free. An exceptional example of the RAD Officer's dagger!

Double Decal M35 Luftwaffe Helmet-Parade Finish-Q66-Named

Lot #48 (Sale Order 65 of 224)

Original factory blue-gray gloss parade finish exhibits moderate wear. Both decals are intact and both exhibit age crazing. It is maker/size stamped Q66 with a rear flange lot number of 3478 which is known lot number of an M35 double decal Luftwaffe produced by Quist in size 66. This helmet has also had the 1940 regulation upgrade as the liner has been period changed. The rear leather has the soldiers handwritten name and what appears to be faint unit markings also handwritten. Just above the rear flange lot number stamping is also has the soldier's handwritten name.

Luftwaffe Flak Badge

Lot #49 (Sale Order 66 of 224)

Crisply die struck example. No maker mark visible.

Small Display Size WW2 German Kriegs Flag

Lot #50 (Sale Order 67 of 224)

Single side printed on red wool base. Lanyard rope is intact. The corners and edges are stitch reinforced. The bunting is size (80 X 135) and maker stamped. It measures approx. 53" X 31-1/2" In excellent condition

Mid War Medical NCO/Officer's Visor Cap

Lot #51 (Sale Order 68 of 224)

Textbook example of a mid to late war Medical Officer's Visor cap. This cap is an EM/NCO issue cap that was most likely period upgraded when the medical soldier was promoted to officer. In excellent overall condition!

2nd Class NSDAP Long Service Award Medal-15 Years Service

Lot #52 (Sale Order 69 of 224)

In excellent condition. Original ribbon. Scarce original medal!

NSDAP Ortsgruppe Political Leader Visor Cap-Large Size 59

Lot #53 (Sale Order 70 of 224)

Original oil clot RZM tag. Near unissued condition. Larger uncommon size 59

Eastern Peoples Official's Uniform Sleeve Eagle

Lot #53a (Sale Order 71 of 224)

In excellent condition.

Luftwaffe 2nd Model Officer's Dagger W/Scabbard-E.u.F Horster-Vet Bring back

Lot #54 (Sale Order 72 of 224)

Direct from the estate of Sgt. Aleck Vargo Jr./893rd Tank Destroyer battalion. In untouched condition as brought back by this vet and as received from the family!

Luftwaffe Wireless Operator/Air Gunner Badge W/Issue Box

Lot #55 (Sale Order 73 of 224)

Mint Luftwaffe Fliegerschützen Abzeichen für Bordfunker (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner Badge). Mid to late war quality die struck zinc badge stamped "W. Deumer Ludenscheid" in its later presentation titled box still wrapped in its paper insert; badge is mint, box is excellent.

Original WW2 period Luftwaffe Aircraft Airspeed Indicator Gauge

Lot #56 (Sale Order 74 of 224)

In very good original condition. These 60-550 airspeed indicator gauges were used in the cockpit instrument panels in these WW2 German aircraft-Ar79, Ju52, Bf108D, Bu181, He111 and Do24

Brown Leather Hanger For The SA Dagger-Spring Loaded Clip. RZM Marked

Lot #56a (Sale Order 75 of 224)

Leather is supple.

Superb Herman Goring Division NCO Visor Cap-Fallschirmjager/Panzer Battalion Unit Marked.

Lot #57 (Sale Order 76 of 224)

Mid to late war visor unit marked: 3./Fsch.Pz.-Sturm-Btl. under sweatband; Cap is near mint with ribbed blue wool upper and dark ribbed rayon cap band both surmounted by white wool piping; blue rayon lining with no extra holes; unmarked eisenglas present; wide leather sweatband with wicker insert hinge; remarkable original circa 1944-45 unit:(HG Fallschirmjäger/Panzer Battalion.

3pcs-WW2 German Luftwaffe Breast Eagle-Eastern Front/War Merit Cross 2nd Class Medals

Lot #58 (Sale Order 77 of 224)

Nice grouping!

Minty Late War Luftwaffe Officer's Visor Cap-EREL

Lot #59 (Sale Order 78 of 224)

Appears to be unissued. Still has the original paper size tag. Distributor marked example by EREL. There is a thick Lexan ring that was with the cap to keep body in shape. In excellent unissued condition. Where the visor "kills" into the cap body on the wearers right side, There is a slight wiggle that may indicate a couple of stitches have separated. It would be hard pressed to find a better example!

2pcs WW2 Period Hermann Goring Division Luftwaffe M43 Cap Eagle-D.V.G. Westmark Member Pin

Lot #60 (Sale Order 79 of 224)

Both in excellent condition. The DVG member pin is RZM maker marked.

Early Issue Luftwaffe Visor Cap For Flight/Paratroops Enlisted-Unit Stampings-Robert Lubstein

Lot #61 (Sale Order 80 of 224)

Original combat worn Luftwaffe EM visor cap with flight/paratroops piping. Fine tricot wool cap body with ribbed cap band. The sweat band has all stitching intact and appears to be unit stamped. Celluloid crown sweat shield is intact exhibiting the faded maker logo of Robert Lubstein (EREL). There is a small "pick" at the rear just above the piping. Overall minor soiling. In excellent "been there" condition.

Rare One Of A Kind Acrylic Painting Of Erich Hartmann-Signed With Dedication (Hartmann)

Lot #61a (Sale Order 81 of 224)

Very well executed with vibrant colors. The dedication in Erich Hartmann own hand is to Josef Susi with best wishes and is dated December (Dez.) 1979. Wood frame mounted. Excellent size for display measuring approx. 21-1/2" X 17-1/2" outside frame to outside frame.

Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp In Bronze

Lot #62 (Sale Order 82 of 224)

Mid to late war example. No maker mark-Typical WW2 period construction.

Nazi Gebirgsjager Officer's M43 Police Cap

Lot #63 (Sale Order 83 of 224)

In near unissued condition. Fine doeskin wool cap body. Silver bullion officer's piping. Edelweiss sewn onto the left flap. Bevo embroidered Police insignia. Shorter wool covered cardboard visor as is common for early Mountain Troops related M43 cap. Charcoal Gray satin liner. Side flaps have pull down strips. No reaction to UV lighting. We believe tis to be an original and early war example but please bid based on your own knowledge, expertise and/or research.

Close Combat Clasp In Bronze-PEEKHAUS/A.G. M.u.K.

Lot #64 (Sale Order 84 of 224)

Crisply die struck example. Nicely maker marked. The steel plate is not present. In excellent collectible condition.

Original "50" Panzer Assault Badge In Bronze-G.B. With Rare Issue Packet

Lot #65 (Sale Order 85 of 224)

Mint Bronze #50 Panzer Assault Badge in its rare original issue by ‘Gustav Brehmer, Gablonze’ Packet; marked on reverse ‘G.B.’; beautifully detailed numbered badge; magnetic hinge, hook & hollow-pin configuration; 61mm height, width 47mm and weight 24 grams; Issue packets as rare as the badge!

Mid War Infantry Assault Badge

Lot #66 (Sale Order 86 of 224)

Crisply Die struck Zinc alloy example. Still retains some of the original silver finish. No maker evident.

"Herman Meyer" Type DAK Officer's Visor Cap

Lot #67 (Sale Order 87 of 224)

Heavy khaki beige cotton with stiff visor and unique factory applied bevo-woven insignia to front; silver colored nylon officers chin cord retained by two metal dished-buttons. Integral sweatband of similar material and the iconic tropical red-cotton liner, ink stamped 1942 & size 59; this cap saw limited production/distribution due to its manufacturing cost; worn mostly by officers who discarded the black leather chinstrap for a more common officers visor cap chin cord; an early DAK cap, stamped 1942 and is NOT Rb-Numbered like later simple tropical caps; a real one-looker that 'was' worn and shows it without abuse; uncommon; **This exact cap is published in the book: ‘German Headgear in WWII’ by Moran & Maguire; shown on pages 242-243

Early War Production Iron Cross 1st Class With Pin Back

Lot #68 (Sale Order 88 of 224)

3 piece construction with what appears to be a zinc or even quite possibly an aluminum alloy center. Some manufacturers were known early on to have used different materials for the center other than iron until in 1942, it was mandated to stop this and use only an iron core center. No maker marks evident. The semi flat black enamel finish appears to have age and quite possibly was period retouched.

German Army Panzer-Pioneer NCO Medal & Document Group

Lot #69 (Sale Order 89 of 224)

German Army Panzer-Pioneer NCO Medal & Document Group named to Unteroffizier Josef Schlappa, 2./Pz.Pi.Btl.37; The following 8 awards and their corresponding documents: (1) Iron Cross 1st Class, (2) Iron Cross 2nd Class, (3) Bronze Close Combat Spange, (4) Silver Close Combat Spange, (5) General Assault Badge, (6) Wound Badge, (7) War Merit Cross 2nd Class and (8) Ost-Medal; Any Close Combat Spange award documents are rare; (a remarkable grouping to one NCO who was with the same unit from 1942 through 1945 as chronicled through his the awards documents)

Rare Double Decal Luftwaffe Parade Helmet W/Liner/Chin Strap

Lot #70 (Sale Order 90 of 224)

Double Decal Luftwaffe Parade Helmet. Special lightweight all aluminum parade helmet having equally lightweight helmet liner and brown leather snap-catch chinstrap; early pattern Luftwaffe decals; 99% original blue-gray paint; circa 1933-40; very uncommon, especially in this condition!

Rare WW1 German (1917) Stick Grenade(Inert)

Lot #71 (Sale Order 91 of 224)

Sheet metal screw-on head showing some age but retaining its original steel belt hook and much of its original green paint; much of its original white stenciled script denoting to 'add fuse before use' remains as well; dated 25-5-1917 on wood shaft; complete with its original porcelain pull knob, detonator cord and final style screw cap; Inert.

Early WW2 Period Teno Dagger For Enlisted W/Leather Frog/Hanger Clip-Eickhorn

Lot #72 (Sale Order 92 of 224)

TENO EM Dagger by ‘Eickhorn’; Dagger with vertical frog/hanger; blade & scabbard numbers (7158) match; excellent heavy hewer blade with a nicely etched Eickhorn motto & TENO Eagle w/GES.GESCH. Blade and scabbard with matching numbers-Unsharpened blade with light age spotting; Perfect ivory colored plastic grip panels with unmolested screws; undented, black lacquered scabbard with vertical/frog hanger having spring clip dated 37; blade correctly fits snuggly in its scabbard; an uncleaned, untampered with early TENO dagger that comes with its scarce leather hanger!

Luftwaffe Generals White Striped Straight Leg Uniform Trousers-Named

Lot #73 (Sale Order 93 of 224)

Quality blue wool having white-wool double-stripes down each leg; no mothing showing some internal wear; all buttons, snaps and hooks; named on inside lining. Excellent and much less common than Heer Trousers. Name has not been researched.

Rare Wehrmacht 'Traggestell' (Heavy-duty Carry Frame);

Lot #74 (Sale Order 94 of 224)

Maker coded byk, WaA-proofed & dated 1944; tubular steel, triangular pack frame issued 1944-45 in a few variants with/without detachable straps. All original web straps, buckles & tie-downs present; Excellent condition & quite rare!

WW2 Panzer Officer Tunic/Pants-Named To KIA Knights Cross/DKG Recipient

Lot #75 (Sale Order 95 of 224)

Attributed Set to Panzer Hauptmann Hans-Henning Eichert -RK/DkiG Träger -KIA 9.7.1943; Uniform of green lightweight ribbed wool showing some field use and repairs; Holters tailors label named to him as Fähnrich H.H. Eichert & dated 12.7.1937; Tunic with custom snaps at collar and waist area. Tunic with loops for 4 badges including German Cross and provisional loops for lengthy ribbon bar. EK2 Ribbon in buttons hole shows period placement of Army Honor Roll Clasp; Breeches of similar weight & material with later tailors label named to him as Oblt. Eichert H. & dated 4/1941; Visor cap for display only; An amazing Uniform to a Panzer Company Commander, Knights Cross, German Cross & *Honor Roll Clasp Winner KIA in Russian 1943! BACKGROUND: Panzer.Hauptmann Hans-Henning Eichert -RK/DkiG -KIA July 9th, 1943 (Nowo Chuto-Orel, Soviet Union); Promotions: January 1st, 1938: Leutnant; October 1st, 1939: Oberleutnant; April 1st, 1942: Hauptmann; September 10th, 1943: Major (posthumously). Awards: RK March 14th, 1942, DKG Jan 2nd 1942, EK1, EK2, Ost Medal, Wound Badge, PAB. Career: April 1st, 1935: Schützen-Regiment 1; January 3rd, 1939: Zugführer, 7. Schwadron, Kavallerie-Schützen-Regiment 11; November 18th, 1939: Stabs-Schwadron, Kavallerie-Schützen-Regiment 11; October 25th, 1942: IIa, 9. Panzer-Division; February 18th, 1943: Reserve-Lazarett 129; ?: IIa, 9. Panzer-Division

Rare WW2 NSKK Assigned To The Wehrmacht Visor Cap For Enlisted-By EREL

Lot #76 (Sale Order 96 of 224)

Mustard brown wool cap body with a medium brown wool band and piping. The top of the cap does exhibit a spot of discoloration. NSKK eagle device quite possibly could be silver as the patina is similar. Sweat band exhibits minor wear and all stitching is intact. Celluloid crown sweat shield is mostly intact and displays the distributor markings and the EREL logo. Rare cap in excellent collectible condition!

NSKK Dagger With Scabbard-Near Mint Condition-Scarce RZM M7/73 Maker-Fu.A Helbig

Lot #77 (Sale Order 97 of 224)

Textbook Helbig NSKK Dagger. Helbig NSKK Daggers are unique that have magnetic steel based nickel/chrome plated fittings and thicker pommel nut. Helbig style high neck grip eagle. The etched motto on this example is much crisper than most Helbig dagger blades and still retains most of the original gray burnishing. Most of all the original factory cross graining on the blade is present. Large Helbig RZM M7/73 etching as is typical for this maker. Original black enamel painted scabbard is nearly flawless exhibiting minor surface scratches. Unique dagger by a not so common maker of the NSKK dagger.

Heer Panzer Tropical Overseas Cap-Maker Stamped Hans Brandt

Lot #78 (Sale Order 98 of 224)

Original period tropical garrison cap. The bevo embroidered eagle insignia appears to have been machine sewn to the cap after production. The pink piping may also have been period added. Nicely size and maker stamped interior.

WW2 Period Russian Ushanka Wool Winter Cap With Enlisted Heer Insignia.

Lot #79 (Sale Order 99 of 224)

This Russian Ushanka was either captured or worn by Russian volunteer to the Wehrmacht. Interior is maker stamped and date appears to be 1940. Exhibits very minor wear.

Tropical/Afrika Korps M41 Pattern Cap-Textbook Period Example

Lot #80 (Sale Order 100 of 224)

Exactly what you want to see in a textbook WW2 period produced example! Faint interior stampings.

WW2 Period Russian Wehrmacht Volunteer Officer's Papakha Winter Fur Cap

Lot #81 (Sale Order 101 of 224)

Bullion eagle appears to be a privately hand embroidered example. The soldier cut away the black sheep's wool so the eagle could be sewn flush to the cap base. Metal cockade appears to have been prong attached. Interior is maker stamped. Unique cap!

Double Decal Heer Transitional M17 Austrian Helmet

Lot #82 (Sale Order 102 of 224)

Untouched example. Both early type decals are intact. Early M31 leather liner with the number "3950" hand written on the leather. No stampings clearly visible

Luftwaffe Visor Cap For Flight/Paratroops Enlisted-Unit Stampings

Lot #83 (Sale Order 103 of 224)

Nice salty Combat worn example! The interior of the sweat band has unit stampings. Celluloid sweat shield is not present and the issue/maker logo is faintly visible. Please see the photos.

WW2 Luftwaffe Award Plaque For Excellence

Lot #84 (Sale Order 104 of 224)

Awarded To Otto Nagel For Excellence in duties performed while assigned to Lustau XI which was the Hannover District. The Lustau's were Air Districts under the command of the Air Ministry. A Lustau District was responsible for all administrative activities, such as training, administration, maintenance, air defense, signals, recruitment and reserve personnel.

Early 1st Type 3 Piece Luftschutz Helmet-Issued Example

Lot #85 (Sale Order 105 of 224)

In excellent condition with original leather chin strap. 3 piece metal shell construction. Crisp Luftschutz front decal. Liner is supple. Most probably a Luftschutz personnel issue example as it does not have the ink stamped price for civilian purchase. It also has a painted number 9 on the wearer's left side indicating a possible unit number? Size is 57. Near unissued condition.

1944 Dated Luftwaffe M43 Cap With Heer Insignia-Late War Volksturm Worn?

Lot #86 (Sale Order 106 of 224)

Upon close observation it is hard to tell if there is any indication of this cap ever having a Luftwaffe eagle applied. The Heer/Mountain Troops type "T" Eagle and cockade insignia is bevo embroidered and has been machine sewn onto the front and goes through the lining. The cap has the pull down straps. Light blue rayon blend lining is ink stamped 1944 and with an RBNr. Luftwaffe blue wool cap body is fairly salty and combat worn. No stitching reacts to UV lighting. Most probably a late war M43 cap worn by a member of Hitler's last ditch army, The Volksturm.

WW2 Heer Tropical Overseas/Garrison Cap

Lot #87 (Sale Order 107 of 224)

Original tropical cap body. The insignia is period and looks to have been period applied. It is the standard Heer insignia not commonly found on a tropical cap. Red lined interior is maker stamped and size stamped 55. It is also appears to be date stamped 1944. Could this be the reason standard insignia was applied?

Small Size German Soldier Desk Sculpture With Marble/Granite Base

Lot #88 (Sale Order 108 of 224)

Exhibits some chipping to the base. The retaining nut at the base has been replaced. Nice period example which is artist signed.

Pre/Early WW2 Wool SS Armband With Cloth RZM Tag

Lot #89 (Sale Order 109 of 224)

Red wool base with multi piece ribbed Swastika on a white ribbed circular base. There is a period cloth RZM tag that has been glued to the reverse most likely so it would remain secure. Overall condition is very good exhibiting minor soiling and a few very small Moth holes. 100% original WW2 period armband with original cloth RZM tag.

Early Hitler Youth Knife W/Scabbard-"Blut Und Ehre!" Motto-Scarce Maker

Lot #90 (Sale Order 110 of 224)

Direct from the estate of Sgt. Aleck Vargo Jr./893rd Tank Destroyer battalion. In untouched condition as brought back by this vet and as received directly from the family! In extremely good collectible condition. Blade motto is still fairly strong and blade exhibits very minor sharpening. Scarce maker of CARL HEIDELBERG. Checkered black Bakelite grips are crack free. Original scabbard finish exhibits finish loss.

WW2 Period DAF Honor Desk Plaque With Marble Base

Lot #91 (Sale Order 111 of 224)

Nicely detailed plaque device mounted onto an Italian marble base. Condition is very good. Please see lot #112 for a similar plaque by different maufacturer.

Rare WW2 German Bahnschutz Police Officer's Visor Cap-Peter Kupper Maker

Lot #92 (Sale Order 112 of 224)

Textbook in every way. Condition is excellent-Correct wartime production as produced by Peter Kupper. Would be virtually impossible to find on in better condition if another could be found at all! Light gray piping. Coarse wool body appears to be damage free.

Rare WW2 German Reichsbahn Bahnschutz Police Garrison/Overseas Cap

Lot #93 (Sale Order 113 of 224)

Light gray piping and properly applied light gray soutache. Bevo embroidered Bahnschutz eagle factory applied to the front. Medium blue rayon blend interior having the Peter Kupper Maker stamping. Larger size of 58-Rare example in near unissued condition!

Wehrmacht Officer's Dagger With Scabbard-Eickhorn

Lot #94 (Sale Order 114 of 224)

In excellent overall condition. Celluloid/Bakelite grip has toned nicely. Nickel silver fittings with original patina. The crossguard eagle is Eickhorn's type 4. Double edged steel blade is still factory bright retaining most of the original factory cross graining. The stamped Eickhorn logo is Eickhorn's last wartime pattern which was used in 1942 before they stopped dagger production. So a more scarce logo than the more common 1935-1941 etched logo. Steel scabbard is in excellent condition.

Feldgendarmerie Police Officer's Visor Cap-Named

Lot #95 (Sale Order 115 of 224)

Fine tricot wool cap body with orange Feldgendarmerie piping. Eagle and wreath device is the scarce 2 piece variant. Charcoal gray rayon blend lining exhibits a partial celluloid crown sweat shield and still retains a handwritten ink name tag. There is evidence of minor moth tracking to the reverse exterior just under the crown as pictured. In excellent overall collectible condition.

Short Model German Officer's Parade Bayonet With Scabbard-Vet Personalized

Lot #96 (Sale Order 116 of 224)

In excellent overall condition! The vet has hand engraved his name on the spine of the grip with his full initials of "T.J.B." and then his last name of "Benedetto" with the letter "o" lighter than the rest of the letters. Mirror bright blade is maker marked "Rich.Abr.Herder". Leather frog is supple and stitching is strong.

Exceptional WW2 German Forestry Official's Higher Ranks Visor Cap

Lot #97 (Sale Order 117 of 224)

Hand embroidered bullion insignia exhibits excellent craftsmanship. Cap body is a finely ribbed wool. Forest green piping and silver bullion chin cord for wear by higher ranks. Black finish Vulcan visor exhibits minor age crazing. Celluloid interior sweat shield is complete. The gray leather sweatband is embossed with the WW2 period maker name of "Wilhelm Welhausen-Hannover" . It would be difficult to find a better example!

Early 1900's Bavarian Hunting Lodge Lounging Jacket-With 1700's Dated "10 Kreuzer" Coin Buttons

Lot #97a (Sale Order 118 of 224)

Amazing and unique one of a kind jacket! Dark blue wool jacket body adorned with double breasted style silver coin buttons! There are a total of 38 10 Kreuzer coins, 19 on each row that have been converted to buttons. The dates are all in the 1700's with the earliest being 1765 and the latest being 1792. According to an online coin value guide these coins would have an average value of $30 each. The 1765 dated coin is a Hungarian 10 KRAJCZAR coin which only had a mintage of 14,00 that year. On each lapel is an intricately hand carved piece of stag horn, each with a miniature antlered stag in the middle. Jacket exhibits only very minor soiling and a few spots of extremely light discoloration.

Scarce Miniature Luftwaffe 2nd Model Dagger W/Scabbard-SMF Salesman Sample

Lot #98 (Sale Order 119 of 224)

In excellent condition. The detail is extremely crisp for such a miniature dagger. The miniature portapee is all there but the knot has separated from the cord. The mirror bright blade is hallmarked with the SMF seated king logo along with the abbreviated patent initials D.R.G.M. Most likely a dagger that was displayed as a salesman sample and not a letter opener, as letter openers are more common and lack the detail.

Scarce Wehrmacht Pioneer Officer's Visor Cap-EREL Logo W/Distributor Stamping

Lot #99 (Sale Order 120 of 224)

Fine doeskin wool with black piping for Pioneer branch of service. Typical high quality production as always found with an EREL. Distributor is a known WW2 period distributor. Original price sticker is on the reverse of the sweat band (8.90 Reichsmarks). Interior celluloid crown sweat shield is intact. In excellent condition overall with the exception of minor moth tracking and 3 moth holes that are under the crown at the exterior rear of the cap and are not seen unless you pull up the crown! There are 2 metal letter initial clips attached to the sweatband with prongs. Extremely nice example!

Exceptional SS Dress Dagger For Enlisted With Scabbard-RZM 1196/38 SS Maker-Ed Wusthof

Lot #100 (Sale Order 121 of 224)

Just about as good as it gets! Textbook example having the correct attributes of this maker-RZM 1196/38 SS which is the code for Edward Wüsthof Dreizackwerk, Solingen. Ebony finish pearwood grip is nearly flawless. Chrome plated fittings still retain 99.9% of the original plating. The factory etched motto still retains nearly all of the original gray burnishing and has extremely crisp detail. Notice the curve in the top leg of Ehre which is an attribute of a Wusthof SS motto etching. The blade is nearly flawless exhibiting nearly all of the original factory cross graining. There are very light scabbard runner marks evident. The black painted scabbard with chrome plated fittings is also in exceptional condition exhibiting some minor surface scratches. If you want just one example of a stellar RZM produced SS dagger, then look no further!

Exceptional Wehrmacht Infantry Officer's Visor- Berolina

Lot #101 (Sale Order 122 of 224)

Fine doeskin wool body. White infantry piping. Celluloid crown sweat shield is intact. High quality maker of Berolina. No moth damage evident. Exhibits very minimal wear. Another visor cap that one would be hard pressed to find a better condition example!

Rare Pre WWII Hand Carved Wood German Soldier Plaque-For 1st Place SS Standarte #28-Dated 1932

Lot #102 (Sale Order 123 of 224)

Nicely hand carved wood plaque depicting a German soldier. One piece carving. The reverse has a period typewritten tag indicating this plaque was awarded as a 1st place prize to a member of SS Standarte 28 Hamburg 6. Juli 1932. In researching it has been determined that SS Standarte was stationed in Hamburg at this time. 100% original and period item!

5pcs-Rare Original Snap Shot Photos-Hitler-Goring-LSSAH Soldiers

Lot #102a (Sale Order 124 of 224)

These are original photos taken by an amateur photographer who was most likely a member of the Liebstandarte SS Adolf Hitler. 4 of the photos have handwritten captions on the back-Original unpublished photographs of the LSSAH, Goring and Hitler are quite rare . From a U.S. WW2 vet estate.

Original WW2 Period German Cold Weather Fur Cap W/Wehrmacht Insignia

Lot #103 (Sale Order 125 of 224)

Exhibits normal period wear.

Original Pre WW2 Period German Soldier Plaque Given To A Leader By His Men

Lot #104 (Sale Order 126 of 224)

Metal plaque device is artist signed.

Wehrmacht Administration Officer's Visor Cap-By Berolina

Lot #105 (Sale Order 127 of 224)

Mid war example. Exhibits normal period soiling and wear. A few small moth nips and light tracking. Celluloid crown sweat shield is intact. In extremely fine collectible condition.

Chromed German Helmet On Marble Base Desk Ornament

Lot #106 (Sale Order 128 of 224)

Original WWII period example. The marble base appears to have had a few well done repairs. It displays nicely

Wehrmacht Waffenrock Parade Tunic For Enlisted

Lot #107 (Sale Order 129 of 224)

Exhibits minor wear and soiling. The white piping has lightly yellowed with age. Breast eagle has been removed and there is evidence of shoulder cyphers/pips at one time on the shoulder boards. All buttons are present. Would make for a nice restoration project.

WWII Period German Soldier Wall Plaque

Lot #108 (Sale Order 130 of 224)

The reverse is dated 1942 and has the letters OLC

WW1 Period Austro-Hungarian Cavalry/Hussars Attila Long Jacket

Lot #109 (Sale Order 131 of 224)

Very elaborate Austro Hungarian Attila long style shell jacket. Exhibits some color fading and has fur accents at the collar, cuffs and closure areas. These were typically worn on top of the regular Hussar/Cavalry uniform especially in colder climates. In overall very fine collectible condition and harder to come across than you may think!

WW1/Pre WW2 Period German Miner's Parade "Kepi"? With Ostrich Feather Plume

Lot #110 (Sale Order 132 of 224)

Nicely detailed gold metallic bullion embroidery which has toned with age nicely. In excellent overall condition.

Rare Early WW1 German Battleship SMS EMDEN Child's Sailor Outfit W/Toy Ship

Lot #111 (Sale Order 133 of 224)

Rare WW1 period child's Kriegsmarine related jacket, vest, cap and an early WW1 period cast iron ship's toy depicting the Imperial German Navy's light cruiser, The S.M.S. Emden. The Emden was run aground by it's captain during the Battle of the Cocos Islands after being attacked by the Australian Light Cruiser HMAS Sydney inflicting heavy damage to the Emden on November 9, 1914. 133 Emden crewmembers were lost with the remaining crew taken prisoner. The jacket and the vest both exhibit some light to moderately heavy insect damage. The cap is in excellent condition. Rare grouping!

WW2 German DAF Honor Desk Plaque On Marble Base

Lot #112 (Sale Order 134 of 224)

Detail is slightly different than the plaque offered in previous lot #91 in this auction as both plaques are by the same artist but produced by different manufacturers. Marble base has chips. Displays nicely

Original WW2 M40 Helmet And Liner-Maker/Size Stamped NS64-Post War SS Decal

Lot #113 (Sale Order 135 of 224)

Nice period M40 helmet with original liner. Interior rear flange has a 3 digit number in white paint which has yellowed and has age crazing. The single SS decal is a post war application.

Early Third Reich "Beginning History" 1934 Hardcover Book-Has Dedication And U.S. Vet's Name-

Lot #114 (Sale Order 136 of 224)

Loaded with 1934 period photos-Marches-German high leaders etc. Over 400 pages! Excellent for reference!

3pcs- Waffen SS Foreign Volunteer Collar Tabs

Lot #115 (Sale Order 137 of 224)

They are the 18th Hungarian "Horst Wessel" Division, 4th SS Panzer Grenadier Brigade "Nederland" and the 15th Waffen SS Grenadier Division "Latvian Volunteers" Silver gray thread embroidered on black wool bas with buckram stiffener. The buckram that is evident on the reverse of all three does exhibit The light "sheen" as is typical of Third Reich produced (Dachau) collar tabs. That being stated, there was a company in the 1970's called Delta Enterprises that started manufacturing Waffen SS Foreign Volunteer collar tabs-2 of the telltale signs of recognizing these tabs versus is that the buckram was slightly different than these examples and did not have the "sheen". The other sign is the white stitching on the reverse was always close to the edges on the Delta collar tabs as these 3 collar tabs depict. But, there are known Dachau produced examples that also have the stitching close to the edge. There are many collectors that stay away from these type of collar tabs and there are many that accept them as period. No reaction to UV lighting. Please bid based on your own knowledge, expertise and/or research.

WW2 Fire Police "Bayonet" With Double Side Engraved Presentation Blade -Scabbard/Frog

Lot #116 (Sale Order 138 of 224)

Very crisp and detailed engraving on each side. Etched Paul Weyersberg maker logo versus the normal stamped logo. WE have had several opinions on the engraving. Some mostly positive and would like to inspect in hand-Some not so positive. Please bid based on your own knowledge, expertise and/or research. An excellent display item whichever the case may be!

Rare 52 Issues (Bound) Of The NSDAP Weekly Illustrated Newspaper "Illustrierter Beobachter" 1930

Lot #117 (Sale Order 139 of 224)

Excellent for reference! All 52 weekly newspapers are bound and all appear to be intact.

"German Soldiers Of WW2" Color Pictorial Reference Book By Jean De Lagarde-Hard Cover

Lot #118 (Sale Order 140 of 224)

Excellent full color reference book!

"Gorgets Of The Third Reich" Reference Book By Deeter & Odegarde-1977

Lot #119 (Sale Order 141 of 224)

Hardcover-Excellent reference Book!

"SS-STEEL" SS Combat Helmet Reference By Kelly Hicks-Author Signed-Numbered

Lot #120 (Sale Order 142 of 224)

Excellent reference! Hardcover 2004 1st printing

"Pickelhauben" (Spiked Helmets) Reference Book By Johansson-Author Signed-Numbered

Lot #121 (Sale Order 143 of 224)

Hard cover-Excellent reference book!

"BULLS-EYE" Marksman Lanyards/Tank Destruction Badge Reference Book-Boxed-Author Signed

Lot #122 (Sale Order 144 of 224)

Excellent reference! Hardcover 2008 1st edition

"The Mauser Self Loading Pistol" Reference Book By Belford-

Lot #123 (Sale Order 145 of 224)

Hard cover with dust jacket-1969 1st edition-Excellent reference!

2pcs-"Handbook On German Military Forces/German Infantry Weapons"

Lot #124 (Sale Order 146 of 224)

Excellent reference books!

"AMERICAN HEROES" Book By Oliver North-Signed-Boxed

Lot #125 (Sale Order 147 of 224)

Excellent non fiction read signed by Oliver North with COA.

"Swords Of Germany" By Angolia 1988 1st edition

Lot #126 (Sale Order 148 of 224)

Hard cover-Excellent reference book and out of print!

2pcs-"Military Awards Of The 3rd Reich" By Angolia/German Daggers Handbook" By Johnson

Lot #126a (Sale Order 149 of 224)

Angolia's reference book is hard cover and is a 1976 1st edition. There is very minor moisture staining evident on the edge of the pages and no pages are stuck together, Excellent put of print reference book! Paper back German Daggers handbook is dated 1979 and is a 1st edition. Excellent reference handbook!