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.
GERMAN THIRD REICH SS OFFICERS SWORD KNOT.
A good service worn SS officers sword knot which we have recently removed from an SS chained dagger that was recently found in the upper part of a house in the UK known as the 'loft.' This officers sword knot was wrapped around the hilt of the SS chained officers dagger brought back from Germany by a named/identified Royal Engineer in 1954.
GERMAN THIRD REICH TENO MANS HEWER.
A good example of a matched number Teno mans hewer. These hewers, along with the RAD hewer are difficult to find in good condition as they have normally been abused. This example with its etched number ?8483? to the upper part of the blade below the swastika on the cross guard is number stamp matched ?8483? to the upper throat of the scabbard. The blade is good and clean, much of the original black patination is still visible in the lower field behind the wings of the eagle on the cross guard. Some minor lifting of plating just underneath the cogwheel on the eagle?s head and on the back strap of the grip. Two minor chips from the celluloid grip. Complete in its steel mounted scabbard with virtually all its original black painted finish with minor chips as can be seen on web images. The four screws that fit the upper and lower scabbard mounts to the main scabbard are all intact without the heads being turned. A good clean example.
GERMAN THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH DAGGER WITH MOTTO.
An extremely good Hitler Youth knife with a good clear deep Blood and Honour inscription to the blade. To the opposite side it is double marked with both the Eickhorn trademark and the RZM number ?M7/66? with a clear date ?39? to the ricasso of the blade. Some slight scratches to the blade and sharpening to the point. Generally excellent nickel plating to the top pommel and cross guard with slight rubbing to the plating underneath the leather hilt retaining strap. Undamaged plastic diamond stamped grip with a very good non scratched Hitler Youth central diamond. The leather is perfect to the belt loop. All original black paint finish remaining to the scabbard.
WWII RUSSIAN CAMOUFLAGE M.40 STEEL HELMET.
An extremely rare combination being an absolutely textbook 1941 produced example of the helmet having stocking type liner to the interior with oilcloth band and grey flecked thick cotton skirts throughout, tightened with a cord. The original all web chin strap is riveted in place with original aluminium buckle and strap end. The interior paintwork is of pea green Russian standard with acceptance stamps and a good POCT 2A and 1941 markings. What places this helmet extremely appealing is the exterior has received a secondary coat of camouflage paint, this consists of a hand applied mid green over paint with very rough rudimentary splotches of linea tan paint, this appears applied probably with a rag. Russian camouflage helmets must be considered extremely rare and examples have been seen and these are generally carried out in a very haphazard and rudimentary fashion. There are many areas of chipping and rust bleed as well as the usual combat scratches and areas of wear.
IMPERIAL GERMAN M.18 EAR CUT OUT HELMET.
A superb example of the very scarce M.18 ear cut out helmet in its original WWI form. Field grey paint is superb overall with some minor rust spots showing through. Slight rubbing to the paint of the crown. Stamped ?E.T.64? to the inner skirt. Complete with its correct M.18 cream liner pads with metal band. The original drawstring is in place. The liner is undamaged but showing wear use with two of the original leather padded pads intact, one pad missing. The carbine clip remains only of the leather chin strap. It is extremely difficult to find these helmets in their original form and many were re-used during the Third Reich period and have replacement M.40 liners and with either single or double Third Reich decals attached.
BRITISH WWII RAF FLIGHT LIEUTENANT?S BATTLEDRESS BLOUSE.
An extremely good example of the highly desirable SUITS AIR CREW BLOUSE for a Flight Lieutenant in the RAF. A good size, which is stamped number ?14?, ?1943? dated for the wearer of a 5?11 to 6? with a 39 inch to 40 inch chest. Manufactured by C.W.S.Limited with broad arrow stamp to the label. All nap to the cloth present, complete with its Flight Lieutenant?s rank bar slipped over each epaulette. All buttons intact.
WWII JAPANESE SHINYO M.44 HELMET.
Amongst the rarest of all WWII helmets of any combatant nation these remain something of a mystery. The general consensus is they were produced for use upon Shinyo suicide boats. This was a late war initiative where heavily armored small fast boats would be packed with explosives and literally rammed into larger allied craft. The armory of both boat and boat driver were so the boat could ultimately reach its final attacking destination. Shinyo boats were captured in the Philippines. These helmets had a complicated body Armour system. They were evaluated by the US army in '45. The helmets themselves are of an extremely complex and heavy nature and are beautifully made. The main helmet being approx. 2mm thick and this itself being a possible half millimetre thicker than standard Japanese helmets. Upon the front is an extra 3-4mm plate with beveled edges invisibly riveted to the exterior to the shell. A unique spray painted anchor device is found upon the front in yellow with a fine red edging. Each shell is numbered and sometimes as here marked with a triangle arsenal designation stamp. The chin strap system differs to the standard Japanese helmet being all sewn in place and of heavier tie cords. The liner system is of typical mid to late war navy construction having rough out pads and the liners appear to be exactly the same as type 90 liners, often showing minor adjustment for re fitting to these helmets. At present we only know of approx. 5-7 of these helmets in existence.
GERMAN THIRD REICH RAD OFFICERS DAGGER
A beautifully toned example of the dagger by Alcoso, clearly marked to the blade with a good clear sharp blade. The blades edge clearly being sharpened at the time. All metal work to the exterior has developed a wonderful dark pattination in a slightly inky/blue colour. However, all metal work remains wonderfully bright and shiny with no dullness. The grips have developed a wonderful ivory coloured tone and the whole item clearly remains in very fine stored condition with just a very small amount of lift to the finish on the reverse of the crossguard. A really nice untouched example.
GERMAN THIRD REICH KNIGHTS CROSS PRESENTATION BOX.
An extremely rare presentation box for the knights cross of the iron cross. Flock base is perfect. The upper inner silk to the lid is unstained and complete with it's full length neck ribbon. To the exterior the imitation leather is generally good with slight scuffing to the edges and evidence of dusty dry storage. An extremely difficult item to find.
SPANISH PILOT?S BADGE, GERMAN MADE.
An excellent condition German made by the Company Meybauer, formerly the property of Helmut Nodinger, who took part in the Spanish Civil War with the Condor Legion, the battle of Poland, the battle of France and the battle of Britain and uniquely the shooting down of a Swiss Messerschmitt 109. All the documentation and paperwork is listed separately in this website. Slight rubbing to the nickel finish on the high points of the award, the red enamel behind the Spanish Coat of Arms is undamaged. Slight scratching to the back, otherwise in excellent condition. The Meybauer produced awards in Germany are far rarer than the normally encountered Spanish made badge.