Auction 60 PDF Catalog - Day 2

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LIVE & INTERNET AUCTION
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Auctions begin at 10:30 A.M. EST at our Chesapeake City, Maryland offices
Order of Sale
Day 1, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 10:30 A.M. EST
World War II: Autographs
World War II: Documents & Archives
World War II: Photography & Ephemera
World War II: Uniforms & Head Gear
World War II: Daggers & Swords
Lots 1 - 187
Lots 188 - 213
Lots 252 - 349
Lots 350 - 493
Lots 490 - 520
Day 2, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:30 A.M. EST
World War II: Medals
World War II: Flags
World War II: Relics & Personality Items
World War II: The Holocaust
World War I:
Lots 521 - 711
Lots 712 - 751
Lots 752 - 961
Lots 962 - 1006
Lots 1007 - 1080
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A.L.S.
L.S.
T.L.S.
D.S.
S.P.
A.Q.S.
I.S.P.
A.D.S.
Abbreviations
Autograph Letter Signed
A.M.Q.S
Letter Signed
b/w
Typed letter signed
n.p.
Document signed
n.d.
Signed photograph
4to.
Autograph quote signed
8vo.
Inscribed signed photograph
12mo.
Autograph document signed
Folio
Autograph Musical Quote Signed
Black and White
No place indicated
No date indicated
Approx. 8” x 10”
Approx. 6” x 8”
Smaller than 6” x 8”
Larger than 10” x 12”
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2
Wednesday - August 24, 2016
521: KNIGHTS CROSS OF THE WAR MERIT CROSS WITHOUT SWORDS
USD 3,500 - 4,500
KNIGHTS CROSS OF THE WAR MERIT CROSS WITHOUT SWORDSKnight's Cross of the War Merit Cross Without Swords by
Deschler & Sohn, with original worn neck ribbon and tie. This pristine award bears Deschler's "1" stamp as well as a "900" purity
stamp on the bottom of the lower arm. A superior exampls, in mint condition. The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross Without
Swords was instituted on August 19, 1940 and was awarded for outsanding military or civilian merit not involving front line combat
service.
521A: GOLDEN N.S.D.A.P. PARTY BADGE
USD 1,200 - 1,500
GOLDEN N.S.D.A.P. PARTY BADGELarge N.S.D.A.P. Golden Party badge in gilded bronze and enamels, 30.4 mm, numbered
“39262” and marked “Ges.Gesch.”. Fine condition: only two of the oak leaves are scuffed, and the enamel, though showing only
normal minute surface wear, remainis excellent with no chips evident under magnification. Un-researched number.
522: GERMAN CROSS IN SILVER
USD 3,000 - 4,000
GERMAN CROSS IN SILVERGerman Cross in silver, marked 20 for Zimmerman, a published example featured in "The Iron Time History of The Iron Cross" by Stephen Previtera, page 275. This one is a classic lightweight Zimmerman production with the correct
die flaw at the 10 o'clock position on the obverse. Bears an attractive patina and light wear - the perfect addition to any serious
collection!
523: GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD
USD 1,800 - 2,200
GERMAN CROSS IN GOLDGerman Cross in Gold by Zimmerman. A lightweight example from this maker with the correct 10 o'clock
die flaw to the obverse. Heavy patina and matching authentic examples in every way.
524: SPANISH CROSS IN SILVER WITH SWORDS
USD 1,700 - 2,000
SPANISH CROSS IN SILVER WITH SWORDSPin-back metal, approx. 2 1/4" square, a Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords,
awarded to German soldiers sent to fight for the nationalist government during the Spanish Civil War. The Luftwaffe-style eagles are
separately soldered to the medal, as is the central disk. This disk and the arms of the cross both bear sharp and detailed stippling.
The reverse is marked "L/13", indicating that the award was manufactured by Paul Meybauer. The silver version of this award was
granted to soldiers who took part in decisive battles or had considerable fighting experience. Very good.
525: GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD
USD 1,200 - 1,500
GERMAN CROSS IN GOLDCloth form of the German Cross in Gold, 2 3/4" square, consisting of a black mobile swastika, outlined in
silver thread, surround be a gold metallic wreath dated "1941" and bordered in red and silver thread, all on a white wool felt backing
in the shape of an eight-pointed star, with each point picked out in silver thread. The backing indicates that this form of the award
was intended to be worn with a white summer uniform. Very good.
526: GAU BADEN HONOR BADGE
USD 950 - 1,100
GAU BADEN HONOR BADGERare metal badge, 1 1/4" x 1 3/4", a Gau Baden Honor Badge. The badge features a chromed
stylized political eagle within an oval wreath, with the legend "Gau Baden" applied at the bottom in black enamel. The reverse bears
the makers mark: "FR. Klett Karlsruhe". Gau badges were political awards given by the Gauleiter of a given district in recognition of a
variety of achievements in the service of the NSDAP. Very good to fine.
527: LUFTWAFFE GLIDER PILOT BADGE
USD 1,500 - 1,800
LUFTWAFFE GLIDER PILOT BADGELuftwaffe Glider Pilot badge by maker Gablonz. This badge is a ball-hinge variant of zinc
construction. Displays an excellent silver finish to the wreath which contratsts nicely with the factory-darkened eagle. Rivets are tight
and the badge bears no repairs.
528: PANZER ASSAULT BADGE - 25 ENGAGEMENTS
USD 850 - 1,000
PANZER ASSAULT BADGE - 25 ENGAGEMENTSMetal badge, 2 1/4" x 1 3/4", a Panzer Assault badge awarded for twenty-five
engagements with the enemy. Consists of a blued advancing tank, surrounded by a frosted silver wreath with the number "25"
affixed to the bottom apex. Unmarked, rivets visible on the reverse. Fine.
529: KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT BADGE BY BOERGER & CO.
USD 600 - 800
KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT BADGE BY BOERGER & CO.Rare gilded tombac badge, 1 1/2" x 2", depicting a u-boat in profile,
beneath a left-facing national eagle and swastika, all within an oval wreath. This badge was generally awarded to u-boat crew
members who completed two war-time patrols. This example was made by the firm of Boerger & Co., as indicated by the distinctive
sharply tapered clasp. Fine.
530: IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS WITH CASE AND CARTON
USD 500 - 600
IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS WITH CASE AND CARTONPin-back medal, approx. 1 3/4" square, an Iron Cross, First Class bearing
the date "1939" beneath a mobile swastika on the face, indicating that it was issued during World War II. The retaining pin is marked
"107", indicating that it was manufactured by Carl Wild of Hamburg. The medal is housed in a black leatherette case, approx. 2 3/4"
square, with the outline of the medal stenciled on the lid. Also present is the original stiff paper carton, which protected the
presentation case, marked: "Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasses 1939/Nur vom Empfanger zu offnen" ("Iron Cross 1st Class 1939/Only to be
opened by the recipient"). The medal retains almost all of its original silver lacquer, and the carton is moderately worn and split, else
very good to fine.
531: IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASS
USD 400 - 500
1939 IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASSBrass core 1939 Iron Cross 1st class made in Schinkel form by Wilhelm Deumer. This cross
originally came from the estate of Willi Hamm who served aboard the naval vessel SCHARNHORST. Unresearched. Period repair
with the reverse hardware reattached.
532: LUFTWAFFE FALLSCHIRMJAGER BADGE
USD 500 - 600
LUFTWAFFE FALLSCHIRMJAGER BADGEMetal badge, 1 3/4" x 2", depicting a gilded diving eagle over a mobile swastika, within a
burnished wreath. This version of the badge was awarded to Fallschirmjager (paratroops), following the successful completion of
parachute jump school. Unmarked, very good to fine.
533: KRIEGSMARINE SECOND PATTERN "SCHNELLBOOT" BADGE
USD 400 - 600
KRIEGSMARINE SECOND PATTERN "SCHNELLBOOT" BADGEZinc badge, 2 1/2" x 2", depicting a German "Schnellboot" (fast
attack boat) surging through the waves, surrounded by a gilded wreath. This wartime badge once bore the maker's mark of Souval,
but a past owner has obliterated this mark due to the maker's reputation of making post-war reproductions.This badge was awarded
for a variety of accomplishments in the Schnellboot service, including wounds in action, the completion of 12 sorties against the
enemy, or outstanding leadership. Gilding worn in spots, else very good. Umarked.
534: KRIEGSMARINE MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD WITH ACORN
USD 150 - 200
KRIEGSMARINE MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD WITH ACORNKriegsmarine shooting lanyard with acorn. Grade 1 (black tempered
metal acorn) for rifle and machine gunners ("Gewehrschützen"), with all-blue cord and is correct with no gilt shield. This is a
private-purchase example produced in artificial woven silk and rare.
535: SPANISH CROSS IN SILVER WITHOUT SWORDS
USD 400 - 600
SPANISH CROSS IN SILVER WITHOUT SWORDSSilver medal, 2 1/4" square, consisting of a Maltese cross with a swastika in the
center, with four Luftwaffe eagles between the arms and a clasp back. It is marked on the verso: "J. Godet U. Sohn, Berlin". This
medal was awarded German non-combatants who performed meritorious service during the Spanish Civil War. Very good.
536: IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS WITH CASE
USD 400 - 500
IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS WITH CASEPin-back medal, approx. 1 3/4" square, an Iron Cross, First Class bearing the date "1939"
beneath a mobile swastika on the face, indicating that it was issued during World War II. The reverse of the bottom arm is marked
"L/11", indicating the maker Wilhelm Deumer of Ludenscheid. The medal is housed in a black leatherette case, approx. 2 3/4"
square, with the outline of the medal stenciled on the lid. The medal still retains some silver lacquer on the arms. Very good.
537: LUFTWAFFE PILOT'S BADGE
USD 600 - 700
LUFTWAFFE PILOT'S BADGEEarly tombak Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge by Berge & Nolte Ludenscheid. An attractive badge still
retaining excellent detail, heavily patinated. Free of repair and in very good condition.
538: N.S.D.A.P. 10 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL, BOXED
USD 150 - 200
N.S.D.A.P. 10 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL, BOXEDN.S.D.A.P. tombak ten-year service medal complete with original carton and a long
ribbon. The ring is stamped "10" indicating Foerster & Barth of Pforzheim production. Very fine condition.
539: NSDAP 15-YEAR SERVICE MEDAL
USD 200 - 300
NSDAP 15-YEAR SERVICE MEDALNSDAP 15-year service medal. A most attractive early example with pristine blue enamel and
the legend: "Treue fur Fuhrer und Volk". Fine, without ribbon.
540: WEHRMACHT 18-YEAR SERVICE MEDAL
USD 200 - 300
WEHRMACHT 18-YEAR SERVICE MEDALHeer 18 year long service medal on a parade mount. An uncommon early example
produced in tombak, a crisp strike with excellent detail. Some wear to the finish as is most often the case, else very good.
541: WEHRMACHT 25-YEAR SERVICE MEDAL
USD 200 - 300
WEHRMACHT 25-YEAR SERVICE MEDALWehrmacht 25 year service medal complete with ribbon and national eagle and swastika
device affixed to the ribbon. A fine early piece in tombak, the finish being nearly perfect.
542: GERMAN CUSTOMS SERVICE MEDAL
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN CUSTOMS SERVICE MEDAL,German Customs service medal by Deumer, tombak produced and complete with ribbon.
Very good.
543: IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS
USD 150 - 200
IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASSA 1939 Iron Cross, 2nd class, near new condition with the exception of some minor paint loss to the
reverse. Round 3 core variant complete with ribbon. Frame shows some patina.
544: LUFTWAFFE FLAK ARTILLERY BADGE
USD 200 - 300
LUFTWAFFE FLAK ARTILLERY BADGELuftwaffe Flak Artillery Badge by Juncker. Nickel silver and tombak construction in excellent
condition, with attractive patina. Free of any repairs. Excellent.
545: FRANKREICH MILITARY ADMINISTATATION BADGE
USD 400 - 500
FRANKREICH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION BADGERare German-occupied France military administration badge, 3"" wide and
partially enamed, numbered "2867" on reverse. Textbook construction and excellent enamel with only minor scattered surface
chipping in some areas. Worn by non-uniform military officials in Belgium and northern France.
546: INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE IN BRONZE
USD 150 - 250
INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE IN BRONZEWehrmacht Infantry Assault badge in bronze by Gablonz, zinc construction with a nearly
perfect finish. All detail remains in excellent condition, the steel reverse pin shows minor corrosion. Hard to find in this condition.
547: AUXILIARY CRUISER BADGE
USD 400 - 500
AUXILIARY CRUISER BADGEKriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser badge, a war-time produced badge in zinc with some loss of the
original finish but superb detail remains. Sheet-metal style hinge and base plate mounted flat-wire catch, single rivet construction.
548: MINESWEEPER BADGE ON FUNERAL PILLOW
USD 200 - 300
MINESWEEPER BADGE ON FUNERAL PILLOWKriegsmarine Minesweeper badge on a memorial funeral pillow uniform cutoff
sewn to hold badges. The material shows evidence of having had other medals pinned to it which have been lost to time. This is a
Gablonz- produced badge marked "R.K." on the reverse. Original uniform buttons are sewn to the "pillow" as well as an Iron Cross
2nd class ribbon and medical sleeve rautes. Measures 7 1/2" x 5 3/4".
549: U-BOAT BADGE BY FRIEDRICH ORTH
USD 300 - 400
U-BOAT BADGE BY FRIEDRICH ORTHKriegsmarine U-Boat badge by Friedrich Orth, with excellent detail. Friedrich Orth maker
marked on reverse. Horizontal reverse pin setup, and a textbook example.
550: ORDER OF THE GERMAN EAGLE RIBBON SECTION
USD 150 - 200
ORDER OF THE GERMAN EAGLE RIBBON SECTIONOrder of the German Eagle sash ribbon section with bow, the ribbon section
10" long. Most likely a period salesman’s example.
551: EQUESTRIAN PROFICIENCY BADGE IN BRONZE WITH CERTIFICATE
USD 300 - 400
EQUESTRIAN PROFICIENCY BADGE IN BRONZE WITH CERTIFICATEGerman equestrian proficiency medal in bronze, 2" x 1
1/2", depicting a horse and rider in profile within a wreath of oak leaves. The badge is maker-marked on the reverse: "L. Chr. Lauer
Nurnberg-Berlin Gesetzlich Geschutzt". The badge is accompanied by an award booklet, 16pp. 8vo., naming the recipient of the
award as Maria Schaper, and listing the three equestrian competitions that qualified her to receive the award. The cover of the
booklet is faded, and folded in two, while the badge is fine.
552: DUTCH N.S.B. MEDAL
USD 300 - 400
DUTCH N.S.B. MEDALFine authentic example of the die-struck bronze Dutch N.S.B. Medal created by Anton Mussert to be given to
members of the N.S.B. who had been interned by the Dutch authorities prior to the German invasion and to Germans who had
collaborated between the N.S.B. and the N.S.D.A.P. This is a fine, clear strike with the concentric circles evident on the rim, not
found on the cast reproductions often offered. Sold with the original presentation cardboard box which is even rarer than the medal.
553: SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED BANNER
USD 300 - 400
SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED BANNERSoviet Order of the Red Banner, no. 292204, backstamped and in excellent condition.
554: 1939 REICHS PARTY DAY PRESENTATION MEDALLION
USD 300 - 400
1939 REICHS PARTY DAY PRESENTATION MEDALLIONThe 1939 Reichs Party Day presentation medallion, 3 3/4" diameter, a
female image representing bounty on the obverse, the reverse reading: "N.S. KAMPFSPIELE 1939 ZWEITER PLATZ". An excellent
example of this medallion which was given to dignitaries - most that are encountered are heavily oxidized, while ours is in near mint
condition and in the original fitted case.
555: THREE-MEDAL RIBBON BAR
USD 250 - 350
THREE-MEDAL RIBBON BARVeteran's three-medal ribbon bar with pin back, consists of a 1914 Iron Cross, 2nd Class, 1 1914-18
Service Cross with Swords marked: "No. 44 R.V. PFORZHEIM" on the reverse, and a 25-Year Service Medal. Medals are fine,
ribbons in good condition.
556: HITLER YOUTH AND N.S.D.A.P. MEMBERSHIP PINS
USD 250 - 350
HITLER YOUTH AND N.S.D.A.P. MEMBERSHIP PINSThree HJ- and NSDAP-related membership pins, includes: a brass and
enamel Deutsches Jungvolk membership pin, 3/4" dia., featuring a stylized swastika flanked by the initials "DJ", with a "sig" rune
within a circle of red enamel in the center. The pin is marked "Ges. Gesch" on the verso. The black enamel on the face bears some
chipping, else very good. WITH: brass HJ diamond membership pin, 1" x 1/2", bearing a mobile swastika in black enamel, within a
brass diamond, surrounded by an elongated diamond of white and red enamel. RZM-marked on the reverse "76". Bears a tiny chip
to the white enamel on the face, else very good. WITH: NSDAP membership pin, approx. 1" dia., depicting a mobile black enamel
swastika in a circle of white enamel, surrounded by a ring of red enamel with the legend: "Nazional-sozialistiche-D.A.P.".
RZM-marked on the reverse with "Ges. Gesch." Very good. Three pieces.
557: GERMAN OF THOROUGHBRED HORSE BREEDERS AND TRIALS
USD 250 - 350
GERMAN OF THOROUGHBRED HORSE BREEDERS AND TRIALS ORGANIZATION PINSLot of four badges issued by the
"Reichsverband fr Zucht und Prfung deutschen Warmbluts", buttonhole badges including examples with silver wreath, green enamel
wreath, and two black enamel badges given to regular members. Each about 1 1/2" dia., all very good.
558: FREIKORPS SCHLAGETER BADGE, TYPE II
USD 250 - 350
FREIKORPS SCHLAGETER BADGE, TYPE IIA Freikorps Schlageter Badge, Type II , oxidized silvered bronze, second type, with
two bars: "RHEIN/RUHR" and "1923/24". A very detailed badge, well struck, hallmarked on reverse by maker Paul Kust Abzeichen.
559: HITLER YOUTH INSIGNIA
USD 200 - 300
HITLER YOUTH INSIGNIALot of Hitler Youth buttons and pins, includes: three enameled metal Hitler Youth membership pins, each
1" x 1/2", all RZM-marked on the reverse; one painted metal Hitler Youth membership pin, 1" x 1/2", marked "DRGM" on the reverse;
and two pebbled metal Hitler Youth shoulder buttons, each 3/4" dia., bearing the numerals "2" and "5", the former marked "F L L 39"
on the reverse, and the latter marked "MOT7" All are very good.
560: HITLER YOUTH MISCELLANY
USD 200 - 300
HITLER YOUTH MISCELLANYGroup of five Hitler Youth "smalls", includes: triangular metal stickpin, 1 1/2" long, decorated with a
mobile swastika and the abbreviation "DJH", advertising the German Youth Hostel Association; a tinnie, 1 1/2" dia., bearing the Hitler
Youth emblem and a stylized national eagle, advertising the 1936 Deutsches Jugendfest; a metal Hitler Youth sporting event victor's
badge, 1" x 3", in the form of an eagle with spread wings and a mobile swastika on its breast, clutching a sword and hammer in its
talons, with the legend: "Bann 437 Sieger Gefolgschaft 1941"; a metal edelweiss badge, 1 1/2" x 3/4", most likely a hat badge of
some sort; and a whistle, 2 1/2" long, carved from dark horn or bone, with a leather thong attached at the end, of the sort commonly
carried by Hitler Youth regimental leaders. All are very good to fine. Five pieces.
561: THIRD REICH MISCELLANY
USD 200 - 300
THIRD REICH MISCELLANYLot of miscellaneous German "smalls", includes: 25 Year Faithful Service medal, 1 1/2"square,
consisting of a silver Iron Cross with a stationary black enamel swastika in the center, surrounded by a silver wreath, with the
inscription "For True Service" on the reverse, tarnished and worn; a Wound Badge in black, 1 1/2" x 1 3/4", missing the pin catch on
the reverse, else very good; a reproduction Wehrmacht belt buckle, oxidized at the bottom; an unknown heavy steel button or badge,
3/4" dia., bearing the SS "sig" runes, and with a bent looped pin on the reverse; an NSDAP Political Leader uniform button, 1" dia.,
with a gold pebbled background with a national eagle above a stationary swastika, RZM marked on the reverse "M5/75/3";
Wehrmacht award ribbon bar, featuring the War Merit Cross with Swords ribbon, the Wehrmacht Service ribbon, and the West Wall
Medal ribbon; two medal envelopes for the West Wall Medal and the War Merit Medal; a tiny booklet, "Our War at Sea", 2" x 1 1/2",
featuring photos and text discussing various actions of the Kriegsmarine; a ticket for the Munster city bus; an unidentified fireman's
medallion, featuring axes, ladders, hoses, and a helmet; a commemorative ribbon for the "Day of National Solidarity 1936" in
Dusseldorf, featuring a stylized party eagle with a red swastika, and with a composite flower pin attached at the bottom; a green
swastika-emblazoned poker chip; and a police 8-year service medal, 1 1/2" dia., with the ribbon missing. Fourteen pieces.
562: NS-FRAUENSCHAFT PINS
USD 200 - 300
NS-FRAUENSCHAFT PINSExcellent lot of six enameled metal pins all bearing the emblem of the Nationalsozialistische
Frauenschaft organization. Each pin is different from the others, with three marked "RZM" on the verso. Overall near fine.
563: GERMAN POLICE LONG SERVICE MEDALS
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN POLICE LONG SERVICE MEDALSLot of three German police long service medals, all in good to very good condition.
564: GALLIPOLI STAR
USD 200 - 300
"GALLIPOLI STAR"The Turkish War Medal of 1915 (often called the "Gallipoli Star" or "Iron Crescent" ) was frequently awarded to
German and Austrian personnel who served with the Turkish forces during World War I. It has a horizontal applied one-piece simple
pin and hook closure, with no maker's mark. This is a fine example, with perfect enamel and just a bit of tarnish.
565: "MOTHER'S CROSSES" IN BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD
USD 200 - 300
"MOTHER'S CROSSES" IN BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLDLot of all three different examples of the "Cross of Honour of the German
Mother", Bronze, Silver and Gold, each with segments of the original neck ribbon. The Silver example is tarnished, else very good.
These were awarded to German mothers who gave live birth to four, six and eight children respectively.
566: FREIKORPS SCHLAGETER BADGE, TYPE I
USD 200 - 300
FREIKORPS SCHLAGETER BADGE, TYPE IA Freikorps Schlageter Badge, Type I , oxidized silvered bronze, with two bars:
"RHEIN/RUHR" and "1923/24". Nicely detailed, well struck, hallmarked on reverse by maker Paul Kust Abzeichen.
567: WOUND BADGE IN GOLD
USD 150 - 200
WOUND BADGE IN GOLDGerman Wound badge in Gold, marked "30" on verso, bears the proper squared catch and hinge, in
as-new condition.
568: GERMAN ORGANIZATION BADGES
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN ORGANIZATION BADGESGroup of four Third Reich organization badges, includes: Deutsches Frauenwerke badge, 1
1/4" square, bearing the red enameled name of the organization along the top, with a circular swastika above a rune within a triangle
of black enamel. RZM marked on the reverse "M1/13". Very good. WITH: German Red Cross helper's badge, 1 1/4" dia., depicting a
painted red cross within a painted white field, with the legend "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz", with the title "Helferin" between two
swastikas. Maker marked on the verso, very good. WITH: Deutscher Volksgenossen Bund badge, approx. 1" dia., depicting a red
pebbled enamel swastika within a white circle, within a black enamel band with the legend "D.V.G. - Westmark (Lothr.)". These pins
were worn by N.S.D.A.P. members outside of Germany. Very good. WITH: Nationalsozialistiche Lehrerbund badge, 3/4" dia.,
depicting the red enameled initials "N.S.L.B." atop a stylized black enamel and swastika, flanked by green enamel branches. Maker
marked on the reverse: "Hoffstatter - Bonn". Very good. Four pieces.
569: GERMAN MEDALS
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN MEDALSGroup of three Weimar and Third Reich medals, includes: Sudetenland medal, 1 1/4" dia., depicting two nudes
bearing a national flag, atop a platform decorated with a national eagle. The reverse bears the inscription: "Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein
Fuhrer", and the date "1 Oktober 1938". The medal includes its red-white-and-black ribbon, which bears a Prague castle bar. This
indicates that the owner participated in both the annexation of the Sudetenland and the occupation of the remainder of
Czechoslovakia. The award also includes its ribbon bar, which bears its own miniature Prague Castle bar. Very good. WITH: Eastern
Front medal, approx. 1 1/2" dia., depicting an eagle atop a stationary swastika, with a helmet and stick grenade at the top, and the
inscription: "Winterschlacht Im Osten, 1941/42", above a sword and laurel branch on the reverse. This medal was awarded to those
who served on the Russian Front during the winter of 1941-1942, and was commonly referred to as the "Order of the Frozen Flesh"
by those who received it. The award also includes its ribbon bar. Moderately oxidized, else very good. WITH: Kyffhauserbund World
War I medal, 1 3/4" x 1 1/4", depicting a torn banner with lightning bolts, with the inscription: "Blank die Wehr - Rein die Ehr", and the
date 1914-1918. The reverse of the medal features a quote from Hindenburg, taken from his 1918 surrender order, with the name of
the organization. The award is suspended from its original red-white-and-black ribbon. The Kyffhauserbund was an umbrella
organization for veterans' and reservists' organizations, nominally presided over by Hindenburg. Very good. Three pieces.
570: WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS FIRST CLASS
USD 150 - 200
WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS FIRST CLASSSilver medal, 2" square, consisting of a Maltese cross with crossed swords,
with a swastika in the center, and a clasp back. This medal was awarded for military bravery not necessarily in the face of the
enemy. Minor tarnish to the face, else very good.
571: WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS SECOND CLASS
USD 150 - 200
WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS SECOND CLASSBronzed medal, 2" square, consisting of a Maltese cross with crossed
swords, with a swastika in the center and the date "1939" on the verso. A metal loop for a ribbon as attached at the top, although the
ribbon is missing in this example. This medal was awarded for military bravery not necessarily in the face of the enemy. Very good.
572: LUFTWAFFE GROUND ASSAULT BADGE
USD 150 - 200
LUFTWAFFE GROUND ASSAULT BADGEMetal badge, approx. 2 1/4" x 1 3/4", depicting a Luftwaffe eagle superimposed over a
storm cloud with a lightning bolt, all within a wreath. This badge was awarded to Luftwaffe personnel for participating in three
separate ground combat operations. This example is unmarked, and shows moderate corrosion, else very good.
573: DEUTSCHER LUFTSPORTVERBAND PINS AND PATCH
USD 150 - 200
DEUTSCHER LUFTSPORTVERBAND PINS AND PATCHLot of four scarce DLV items, includes three pins, two of which are of
exceptional quality and construction, along with a 2 1/2" patch with metal eagle, gold bullion wreath, and initials "D.L.V." Four pieces.
574: WAR MERIT CROSS, 1ST CLASS
USD 150 - 200
WAR MERIT CROSS, 1ST CLASSGerman War Merit Cross, 1st Class, stamped "L/15" on the pin by maker Otto Schickle. Very
good.
575: GALLIPOLI STAR
USD 150 - 200
"GALLIPOLI STAR"The Turkish War Medal of 1915 (often called the "Gallipoli Star" or "Iron Crescent" ) was frequently awarded to
German and Austrian personnel who served with the Turkish forces during World War I. It has a horizontal applied one-piece simple
pin and hook closure, with no maker's mark. This is a fine example, with perfect enamel and just a bit of tarnish.
576: SWEDISH N.S.D.A.P. (REPRODUCTIONS)
USD 150 - 200
SWEDISH N.S.D.A.P. (REPRODUCTIONS)Lot of 22 reproduction tinnies commemorating various pre-war NSDAP events in
Sweden, with five related pins. Good reference.
577: HITLER YOUTH JEWELRY
USD 150 - 200
HITLER YOUTH JEWELRYLot of items of HJ and NSDAP related jewelry includes: Hitler Youth pendant, 3/4" long, depicting the HJ
emblem, suspended from an 11 1/2" chain, which is marked ".925". The pendant is marked on the verso: "Berlin 6". The red enamel
of the emblem is unfortunately chipped away, else good; child-sized silver signet ring, with a tiny "sig" rune within a circle of red
enamel, surrounded by a stylized black enamel swastika, with the initials: "D[eutsches] J[ung] V[olk]". The ring is stamped "800";
signet ring, with a black enamel mobile swastika inlaid, unmarked. Very good. Three pieces.
578: ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR
USD 150 - 200
ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAREarly Soviet Order of the Patriotic War in Silver, no. 236315. Very good.
579: SPANGE TO THE IRON CROSS
USD 150 - 200
SPANGE TO THE IRON CROSSMetal clasp, 1 1/4" x 2", made of brass, featuring an eagle with a swastika, atop a trapezoid with
the date: "1939". As it was possible for a holder of the 1914 Iron Cross to be awarded a second or higher grade of the 1939 Iron
Cross, a special clasp was designed which typically was attached to the 1914 Iron Cross medal ribbon beneath a tunic button.
Slightly oxidized, else very good.
580: KYFFHAUSER LAPEL PIN
USD 100 - 150
KYFFHAUSER LAPEL PINCased German military veteran's organization lapel pin, a very high-quality 1" wide white and black
enamel pin in the form of a Maltese Cross with the organization's "lighthouse" emblem at center. A small slip-proof catch is attached
to the pin. The verso is stamped: "1616 O-S" with a patent notice. Fine, in the original presentation cardboard box.
581: REICHS LUFTSCHUTZBUND HAT BADGE
USD 100 - 150
REICHS LUFTSCHUTZBUND HAT BADGEMetal and enamel hat badge, 1 1/2" dia., consisting of a metal sunburst with the blue
enamel initials "RLB", above a black enamel swastika. The badge features two metal pins on the reverse, which would have secured
it to a hat. Unmarked, near fine.
582: N.S.D.A.P. EVENT TINNIES
USD 100 - 150
N.S.D.A.P. EVENT TINNIESLot of four tinnies, all related to Nazi Party events. Includes: a "Deutsch ist die Saar" tinnie, 1 1/2"
sqaure, dated 1934, depicting a manacled hand grasping a free hand, beneath a national on an eagle on a plinth bearing the
inscription: "Der Deutscher Ehre ist die Treue"; an N.S.F.K (national Socialist Flyers Corps)Grossflugtag tinnie, 1 1/2" x 1 1/4",
depicting a winged figure behind mobile swastika, with the region title: "Gruppe 8 - Mitte"; a Deutsche Turn-u. Sportfest (German
Gym and Sports Celebration) tinnie, approx. 1 1/2" dia., celebrating the last major athletic event sponsored by the N.S.R.L., in
Breslau, 1938. Maker-marked on the reverse: "Rob. Neff - Berlin W.35"; and an N.S.B.O. Gautag tinnie, 1 3/4" x 1 1/4", dated 1933,
depicting a hand clutching a swastika-emblazoned hammer beside a partial gear marked "N.S.B.O., above a factory and eagle.
Maker-marked on the reverse: "C. Balmberger, Nurnberg". The Saar and Sportfest tinnies are missing their securing pins, else very
good. Four pieces.
583: N.S.D.A.P. EVENT TINNIES
USD 100 - 150
N.S.D.A.P. EVENT TINNIESLot of four tinnies, all related to large Nazi Party rallies and special celebrations. Includes: a composite
Reichsparteitag 1937 tinnie, approx. 3/4" dia., depicting three figures supporting a platform with a national eagle, flanked by a
grapevine and an ear of wheat, maker-marked on the verso "Ferd. Wagner Pforzheim"; a composite Reichsparteitag 1939 tinnie,
approx. 3/4" dia., depicting a reclining mother and child with a grapevine, beneath a national eagle, RZM marked on the verso
"M9219", further marked Augustin Hieke, Tyssa, Sudetenland; a "Tag Der Arbeit" (Labor Day) 1934 tinnie, approx. 1 1/2" dia.,
depicting a bust flanked, ironically, by a hammer and sickle, above a national eagle; and a "Tag Der Arbeit" 1935 tinnie, 1 1/4" x 1
3/4", depicting a laborer, an academic, and a farmer above a national eagle, maker-marked on the verso: "Tweer & Turck Ludenscheid". All have their original retaining pins, very good overall. Four pieces.
584: STAHLHELM MEMBERSHIP BADGE
USD 100 - 150
STAHLHELM MEMBERSHIP BADGEEnameled badge, 1 1/4" dia., of two-piece construction, consisting of a silvered alloy German
helmet in profile, upon which is engraved the black enamel legend "Der Stahlhelm", applied to a black enamel base, which bears oak
leaves and the date "1923". The reverse bears the "STH" Stahlhelm insignia, and is engraved: "IV. Mi. 4985", with the date: "23. 6.
23.". Very good.
585: WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS SECOND CLASS
USD 100 - 150
WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS SECOND CLASSAlloy medal, 2" square, consisting of a Maltese cross with crossed swords,
with a swastika in the center and the date "1939" on the verso. A metal loop for a ribbon as attached at the top, with a
red-white-and-black ribbon attached. This medal was awarded for military bravery not necessarily in the face of the enemy. These
medals were initially bronzed, but late-war examples produced with inferior materials often lost their bronzing with age, leaving the
grey alloy surface seen here. Very good.
586: HITLER YOUTH EQUESTRIAN TRAINER'S MEDALLION
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH EQUESTRIAN TRAINER'S MEDALLIONFine nicely-detailed black metal table medal, 4 1/2" dia. he obverse shows
a standing horse above a national eagle and swastika, all surrounded by an oak leaf wreath. The reverse bears the inscription: "FOR
MERIT IN THE VALIANT TRAINING OF THE GERMAN YOUTH HORSEMAN" above the facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler. Small
retouched rust stain above horse's back, else very good.
587: HITLER YOUTH EQUESTRIAN TRAINER'S MEDALLION
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH EQUESTRIAN TRAINER'S MEDALLIONFine nicely-detailed black metal table medal, 4 1/2" dia. The obverse
shows a standing horse above a national eagle and swastika, all surrounded by an oak leaf wreath. The reverse bears the
inscription: "FOR MERIT IN THE VALIANT TRAINING OF THE GERMAN YOUTH HORSEMAN" above the facsimile signature of
Adolf Hitler. Very good.
588: PINS, TINNIES AND BADGES
USD 100 - 150
PINS, TINNIES AND BADGESGroup of six Third Reich tinnie, badges, and stickpins, includes: a small bust of Hitler, a sterling silver
pin with reverse reading: "For Service in Social Care"; brass pin "Wahlt Hitler" with swastika; R.L.B. pinback and sickpin; bronze pin,
a swastika with date "1933" and oak wreath, 1 3/4" dia., by "HLFR & SOHN"; and a National Welfare Organization stickpin. Very
good.
USD 100 - 150
IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASSWorld War II German Iron Cross, 2nd Class with original ribbon field-stitched on the reverse and clearly
worn in the field, heavily tarnished as one would expect.
590: PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER
USD 100 - 150
PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVERGerman Panzer Assault Badge in Silver, zinc issue with solid back, straight pin back.
591: WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS BY DEUMER
USD 100 - 150
WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS BY DEUMERWar Merit Cross with Swords, Deumer-marked "L/11", silvered Tombak a bit
discolored.
592: MOTHER'S CROSS IN GOLD CHEST PIN
USD 100 - 150
MOTHER'S CROSS IN GOLD CHEST PINUncommon miniature Cross of Honour of the German Mother in Gold miniature medal
ribbon, with a small pin and catch affixed to the reverse. Fine.
593: GERMAN "MOTHER'S CROSSES"
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN "MOTHER'S CROSSES"Lot of three examples of the "Cross of Honour of the German Mother", two Silver and one
Bronze, each with segments of the original neck ribbon. The Silver examples are tarnished, else very good. These were awarded to
German mothers who gave live birth to four (Bronze) and six (Silver) children.
594: GERMAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION PINS
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION PINSLot of German youth organization pins, includes: brass NSDStB membership pin, 1" x
1/2", consisting of an elongated black enamel swastika, with red and white enamel filling in the open spaces. Bears an RZM stamp
on the verso, with "M1/130", manufactured by Grossman & Co. in Vienna, very good; and a Hitler Youth membership badge, 1" x
3/4", a diamond of red and white enamel on brass, with a black enamel mobile swastika in the center. The verso has an RZM stamp
with "M1/6", manufactured by Karl Henzler in Pforzheim. Very good. Two pieces.
595: GERMAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION PINS
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION PINSLot of German youth organization pins, includes: Brass N.S.D.St.B. membership pin, 1" x
1/2", consisting of an elongated black enamel swastika, with red and white enamel filling in the open spaces, marked on the verso:
"Hoffstatter Bonn Ges. Gesch; and Hitler Youth membership badge, 1" x 3/4", a diamond of red and white enamel on brass, with a
black enamel mobile swastika in the center. Very good. Two pieces.
596: HITLER YOUTH TINNIES
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH TINNIESLot of Hitler Youth tinnies, includes: pin-back button, 1 1/2" dia., featuring a profile portrait of Adolf Hitler,
surrounded by the inscription: "Adolf Hitler Marsch der HJ zum Reichsparteitag 1937", indicating that it was produced to celebrate
the Hitler Youth's march to Nuremburg for the 1937 Reichs Party Day. The verso is unmarked, bears some tarnish on the face;
Tinnie, 1 1/2"dia., featuring an abstracted eagle and Hitler Youth emblem, with the legend: "Deutsches Jugendfest 1937", celebrating
one of the many Hitler Youth gatherings, unmarked; brown compressed paper badge, 1 1/2" dia., depicting a castle with the legend:
"Jugendburg Monschau (Eifel)". A retaining pin is affixed to the back with a paper disk; Hitler Youth tinnie, 1" x 1/2", depicting an
eagle atop a Hitler Youth emblem within an oval wreath, with the date "1936". Very good; and metal edelweiss stick pin, approx: 1
3/4" x 1 1/4", unmarked. Very good. Five pieces.
597: HITLER YOUTH MARKSMANSHIP BADGE
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH MARKSMANSHIP BADGEPin-back Hitler Youth marksmanship badge, 3/4" dia. featuring a raised enamel Hitler
Youth emblem over a pair of crossed brass rifles, atop a black enamel target. Marked on the back with an RZM stamp and "M1/77",
indicating that it was manufactured by Foerster & Barth of Pforzheim. Very good.
598: JAPANESE INTER-WAR VETERAN'S MEDALS
USD 100 - 150
JAPANESE INTER-WAR VETERAN'S MEDALSLot of three Japanese inter-war veterans medals, 1-2" with pin backs, each bearing
a single star over an anchor and crossed swords. One pin with a red and white cloth cockade is in its original box. Very good.
599: HINDENBURG - HITLER MARKSMANSHIP AWARD
USD 75 - 100
HINDENBURG - HITLER MARKSMANSHIP AWARDPewter medallion, 1 1/4" dia., shows a bust of Adolf Hitler superimposed atop a
bust of Hindenburg. The reverse of the medal is engraved: "2nd Prize Marksmanship 1934". In original case, fine.
600: N.S.D.A.P. ORGANIZATION TINNIES
USD 75 - 100
N.S.D.A.P. ORGANIZATION TINNIESLot of six tinnies related to various N.S.D.A.P.-related organizations. Includes: N.S.K.O.V.
tinnie, 1 1/4" x 1/2", depicting a swastika inside an iron cross over a dagger, all within an oblong wreath, maker-marked on the
reverse. The N.S.K.O.V. was an organization for seriously wounded World War I veterans; an N.S.K.K. tinnie, consisting of a
national eagle with the name of the organization, RZM marked "M1/76" on the reverse. The N.S.K.K. was the National Socialist
Motor Corps; a Hitler Youth sports proficiency tinnie, 1" x 1/2", depicting an eagle over the HJ insignia, within an oblong wreath with
the date "1936", maker-marked on the reverse: "Sieper & Sohne, Ludenscheid"; a red compressed paper Hitler Youth tinnie, approx.
1 1/4" dia., depicting an eagle flanked by oak leaves, with the HJ insignia in the center and the date "1938", maker-marked on the
reverse; an N.S.D.A.P. tinnie, 1" x 1 1/4", depicting a national eagle within a wreath, with the date "1942", marked "H4" on the
reverse; and a national eagle pin, 1" x 3/4", RZM marked on the reverse "M1/72". All retain their original securing pins, very good. Six
pieces.
601: BAVARIAN EQUESTRIAN PINS
USD 75 - 100
BAVARIAN EQUESTRIAN PINSLot of five equestrian-related pins and awards, three very ornate, all apparently pre-war. Very good.
602: LUFTWAFFE CAP BADGE
USD 70 - 90
LUFTWAFFE CAP BADGELuftwaffe cap badge, uncommon right-facing eagle with wings spread surmounting a swastika grasped in
its talons, three ribbed prongs on reverse and marked "B 41". Tarnished, otherwise very good.
603: N.S.D.A.P. STICKPINS
USD 60 - 80
N.S.D.A.P. STICKPINSLot of three Nazi Party-related stickpins. Includes: a composite "Kraft durch Freude" stickpin, approx. 1" dia.,
with a1 1/2" pin, bearing the KdF insignia with the inscription; "N. S. G. Kraft Durch Freude - Gau Franken"; a German veterans
association marksmanship stickpin, approx. 1" dia., with a 2" coiled pin, depicting a pair of crossed rifles beneath a black enamel
swastika, beneath a monument, all within a gold wreath, with the blank space punched out; and a national eagle stickpin, approx.
3/4" x 1/2", with a 1 1/2" coiled pin. All are very good. Three pieces.
604: HONOR CROSS OF THE WORLD WAR WITH SWORDS
USD 60 - 80
HONOR CROSS OF THE WORLD WAR WITH SWORDSBronze medal, 1 1/2" square, consisting of a cross bisected by crossed
swords, with a wreath in the center bearing the dates "1914-1918", with an approx. 2" red-white-and-black ribbon. The reverse bears
the mark "A.&S", with a very faint letter "A" above. This medal was awarded to German front-line veterans of World War I, and was
instituted by Hindenburg in 1934. Also included is the 1" x 3/4" ribbon bar with crossed swords. Very good.
605: MILITARY INSIGNIA MISCELLANY
USD 100 - 150
MILITARY INSIGNIA MISCELLANYLot of various military patches, badges, and other insignia, mostly American and German,
includes: German metal gorget, approx. 6" x 3", with a separate metal plate bearing the legend "Zugwachabteilung" ("customs post"),
and the number "507", in very wasted relic condition, with the right side missing; American Civil Defense ribbon bar, 1 1/4" x 1/2",
awarded to air raid wardens who have completed 500 hours of service; an American III Army Corps patch, approx. 3" square;
German Hitler Youth enameled membership badge, 1" x 1/2"; an unidentified brass and enamel military achievement pin, 3/4" long;
an American enameled metal Defense Intelligence Agency seal, 3/4"; and an American "sweetheart" bracelet, 8" long, the band
consisting of metal links, securing a sterling plate with a heavily worn winged shield and sword insignia on the face, and the inscribed
name "Stephen Woszczak" on the verso, along with his serial number.
606: GERMAN UNIFORM BUTTONS
USD 50 - 75
GERMAN UNIFORM BUTTONSTwo pairs of metal buttons, each 1" dia., two featuring a fouled anchor on the recto and the stamped
markings: "Kriegsmarine 1939" with the letters "FLL" in three linked rings on the verso. Each bears remnants of the garments they
were removed from; sold with two brass buttons with aluminum backs, each 1" diameter, with a state eagle on the recto, and the
makers stamp "Assmann & Soehne Ludenscheid", with a monogram "A", on the verso. The buttons were likely part of the uniform of
a postal worker or railroad employee. Fine.
607: ALLGEMEINE-SS "OST" COLLAR TAB
USD 2,000 - 3,000
ALLGEMEINE-SS "OST" COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 1/2", with the word "Ost" in Sutterlin script embroidered in
silver thread, and silver and black piping about the edges. This collar tab was worn by NCO's of the SS- Oberabschnitt from 1936 to
1936, when the Sutterlin script was replaced with Gothic script. Piping slightly loose, else very good.
608: SS-TOTENKOPF COLLAR TAB
USD 1,500 - 2,000
SS-TOTENKOPF COLLAR TABBlack felt wool shoulder tab, 1 1/2" x 2", bearing a death's head insignia in silver bullion thread, with
the edges outlined with braided silver piping. Bears the remnants of a paper RZM label on the reverse. Fine.
609: WAFFEN-SS TOTENKOPF COLLAR TAB
USD 2,000 - 2,500
WAFFEN-SS TOTENKOPF COLLAR TABRare black felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 1/4", intended to be worn on the left lapel, with an
embroidered inward-facing death's head insignia in silver bullion thread. The edges are outlined with braided silver metal piping.
Fine.
610: SS DACHAU TRAINING CAMP COLLAR TAB
USD 1,500 - 2,000
SS DACHAU TRAINING CAMP COLLAR TABRare detachable black felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 3/4", on a metal backing fitted with four
screw-tipped posts, to facilitate removal. A Germanic letter "U" is embroidered on the face in silver metal thread, and the edges are
outlined with braided silver and black piping. This tab would have been worn on the white summer uniform of SS personnel stationed
at the "Ubungslager", or training camp, at Dachau. Fine.
611: SS-TOTENKOPF CONCENTRATION CAMP COLLAR TAB
USD 1,500 - 2,000
SS-TOTENKOPF CONCENTRATION CAMP COLLAR TABRare black felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 1/4", with letter "K" in Germanic script
embroidered in brown thread. This insignia stood for "Konzentrationslager", and identified SS-Totenkopfverband personnel assigned
to concentration camps until it was discontinued in 1937. The edges are outlined with braided silver metal and black fabric piping.
Fine.
612: EARLY SS-TOTENKOPF COLLAR TAB
USD 1,500 - 2,000
EARLY SS-TOTENKOPF COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 1/2", bearing an early version of the famous "death's head"
insignia above the numeral "11", both embroidered in silver bullion thread. The edges are outlined in braided black and silver piping.
This tab was intended to by worn by a Waffen-SS enlisted man or NCO. Fine.
USD 1,500 - 2,000
WAFFEN-SS TOTENKOPF COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 1/4", with an embroidered SS-Totenkopf insignia in silver
bullion thread, and with braided silver piping at the edges. The tab bears a partial paper RZM label on the reverse, and would have
been worn on the right lapel. Fine.
USD 1,500 - 2,000
WAFFEN-SS TOTENKOPF COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2", with an embroidered SS-Totenkopf insignia in silver
bullion thread, and with braided silver piping at the edges. The tab bears a paper RZM label on the reverse, and would have been
worn on the right lapel. Fine.
615: SS TOTENKOPF VERTICAL COLLAR TAB
USD 1,500 - 2,000
SS TOTENKOPF VERTICAL COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 2 1/4" x 1 1/2", depicting a left-facing "totenkopf" in silver metal
thread, with black and silver piping around the edge, worn by an SS-Totenkopf NCO. The reverse bears the remnants of a paper
RZM tag. Fine.
616: OCCUPIED POLAND "OST" SLEEVE TITLE
USD 600 - 900
OCCUPIED POLAND "OST" SLEEVE TITLEVery rare brown wool sleeve title, 17 1/2" x 1", with the legend "OST" hand-embroidered
in yellow thread, and the edges outlined with gold piping. A paper SA RZM label is affixed to the reverse, not original to the piece.
This cufftitle was intended to be worn with the brown service uniform by senior Third Reich government officials assigned to
temporary duty in occupied Poland. This particular example was featured in "In the Service of the Reich", by John Angolia (San
Jose: R. James Bender), 1995, page 155. Fine.
617: SS STURMBANNFUHRER COLLAR TABS
USD 800 - 1,200
SS STURMBANNFUHRER COLLAR TABSMatched pair of black felt collar tabs, each 2 1/4" x 1 1/2", the left tab bearing four gray
metal rank pips, and the right tab blank. Both tabs bear silver wire piping. Fine
618: EARLY DACHAU OFFICER'S COLLAR TAB
USD 750 - 1,000
EARLY DACHAU OFFICER'S COLLAR TABVery early "Dachau" officer's collar tab and a section of lapel cut from an SS officer's
uniform. The tab, 2 1/4" wide, consists of twisted silver wire sewn to a black backing at regular intervals. The tab itself is surrounded
by twisted silver wire of the exact same type. The tab is not an RZM-approved piece, as is clear from its construction. This exact
same tab was pictured by noted dealer/collected Bob Hritz (not the consignor) as a legitimate example on the WAF internet forum.
Fine. Especially rare!
619: WEHRMACHT GENERAL'S SHOULDER BOARD AND COLLAR TAB
USD 800 - 1,000
WEHRMACHT GENERAL'S SHOULDER BOARD AND COLLAR TABSingle shoulder board, 4 1/4" x 1 1/2", consisting of braided
silver and gold bullion cords, interwoven over a red felt wool backing, with two silver split-pin pips, indicating the rank of "General der
Waffengattung" ("General of the Branch"). The felt backing bears a split at the inside end, else very good. WITH: General's red wool
collar tab, 1 1/2" x 3 1/4", embroidered with gold bullion thread and sewn to a section of dark green wool material removed from the
lapel of a uniform. Very good.
620: SS-SD UNTERSTURMFUHRER'S COLLAR TABS ON COLLAR REMNANTS
USD 800 - 900
SS-SD UNTERSTURMFUHRER'S COLLAR TABS ON COLLAR REMNANTSPair of black wool collar tabs, each 1 3/4" x 2 1/4",
each affixed to an approx. 3" x 4" section of green wool uniform lapel. The left tab is black felt with braided silver thread piping, while
the right bears three grey metal split-pin pips, indicating a rank of Untersturmfuhrer, and is piped in the same manner. The
Sicherheitsdienst, or SD, was the intelligence arm of the SS. Very good.
621: LUFTWAFFE GENERALMAJOR'S COLLAR TABS
USD 800 - 900
LUFTWAFFE GENERALMAJOR'S COLLAR TABSPair of cream wool felt collar tabs, each 1 3/4" x 2 1/4", and each bearing the
image of a stylized eagle in flight within a laurel wreath, all embroidered in gold bullion thread. The edges of each tab are outlined
with braided gold bullion piping. Fine.
622: SS STURMBANNFUHRER COLLAR TAB
USD 700 - 900
SS STURMBANNFUHRER COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", with four gray metal pips, indicating the rank of
Sturmbannfuhrer in the SS. The tab bears braided silver piping at the edges. Piping loosening slightly, else very good.
623: OCCUPIED POLAND "OST" SLEEVE TITLE
USD 600 - 700
OCCUPIED POLAND "OST" SLEEVE TITLEVery rare grey cloth sleeve title, 19" x 1", with the legend "OST" hand-embroidered in
silver bullion thread, and the edges outlined with silver piping. This cufftitle was intended to be worn with the field grey service
uniform by senior Third Reich government officials assigned to temporary duty in occupied Poland. This particular example was
featured in "In the Service of the Reich", by John Angolia (San Jose: R. James Bender), 1995, page 154. Fine.
624: MATCHING SS EAGLE AND SKULL VISOR INSIGNIA
USD 750 - 1,000
MATCHING SS EAGLE AND SKULL VISOR INSIGNIAMatched set of SS metal (zinc) visor insignia with all prongs present. Includes
an Assman pattern eagle and RZM M1/24 marked Overhoff TK. The reverse of the skull has the original 0.25 price written in pencil.
Some oxidation.
625: SS METAL VISOR SKULL, RZM
USD 800 - 900
SS METAL VISOR SKULL, RZMSS metal visor cap skull, Zimmerman produced and manufactured in cupal. Marked RZM 499/41 on
the reverse. Scarce style round-pin attachment for this maker. Repair to one prong. Displays exceptional finish.
626: WAFFEN-SS BELT BUCKLE
USD 400 - 500
WAFFEN-SS BELT BUCKLEA combat worn SS EM/NCO belt buckle by RZM 822/38 which indicates Richard Sieper manufacture.
Aluminum.
627: SS BEVO SKULLS
USD 700 - 800
SS BEVO SKULLSFine pair of unissued cloth BeVo SS Totenkopf skulls, 3 1/4" long overall, 1 1/2" wide, in mint condition. Scarce.
628: SS OFFICER'S COLLAR TAB
USD 500 - 600
SS OFFICER'S COLLAR TABBlack woven BeVo-style collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", bearing the SS "sig" runes embroidered in silver
thread, with braided silver piping around the outside edge. Fine.
629: WAFFEN-SS PANZER HAT PATCH
USD 300 - 500
WAFFEN-SS PANZER HAT PATCHTrapezoidal black felt patch, approx. 2" x 2 3/4", depicting a death's head beneath a national
eagle in silver thread. The patch was taken from an M43 hat worn by Waffen-SS Panzer crew, and bears associated thread
remnants, else fine.
630: DUTCH SS SLEEVE RAUTE
USD 600 - 700
DUTCH SS SLEEVE RAUTEBlack felt diamond-shaped sleeve insignia, 2 1/2" x 3", depicting the SS "sig" runes in silver metal
thread, with silver and black piping. A paper RZM tag is present on the reverse. This insignia was worn on the sleeves of Dutch SS
officers. Fine.
631: N.S.D.A.P. KREIS HAUPTGEMEINESCHAFTSLEITER COLLAR TABS
USD 400 - 500
N.S.D.A.P. KREIS HAUPTGEMEINESCHAFTSLEITER COLLAR TABSPair of brown velvet collar tabs, each 2" x 2 3/4", each
bearing a gilded metal political eagle above four split-pin pips, each with a tiny political eagle on the face. The brown velvet backing
is further decorated with a gold and brown ribbon along the bottom, and the edges are outlined with white piping. The left tab bears a
paper RZM label on the reverse. These collar tabs would have been worn by a Hauptgemeineschaftsleiter, or Head Community
Leader, within the NSDAP. Some of the pips are oxidized, else very good.
632: NSDAP KREIS HAUPTABSCHNITTSLEITER COLLAR TABS
USD 400 - 500
NSDAP KREIS HAUPTABSCHNITTSLEITER COLLAR TABSMatched pair of brown velvet collar tabs, each 2 3/4" x 2", each
bearing a double gold oak leaf and a gold metal national eagle, with white piping. Both tabs bear paper RZM labels on the reverse.
Fine.
633: NSDAP KREIS ABSCHNITTSLEITER COLLAR TABS
USD 400 - 500
NSDAP KREIS ABSCHNITTSLEITER COLLAR TABSMatched pair of brown velvet collar tabs, each 2 3/4" x 2", each bearing a
single gold oak leaf and a gray metal national eagle, with white piping. The left-hand tab bears a paper RZM label on the reverse.
Fine.
634: S.D. / SS NCO SLEEVE DIAMOND
USD 250 - 350
S.D. / SS NCO SLEEVE DIAMONDSicherheitsdienst (SS Security Service) black wool diamond-shaped sleeve insignia,
hand-embroidered in silvered wire with the block letters "S D", 3" tall. The reverse of the insignia still has the original coarse cotton
fabric beneath the overlapping black cloth, the center possibly removed to determine the authenticity of the stitching. Clearly
removed from a uniform as a few scattered clipped black threads still run through the edge of the insignia. Rare!
635: SS/POLICE CHEST RUNES
USD 300 - 400
SS/POLICE CHEST RUNESSet of SS "sig" runes, approx. 1 1/4" x 1 1/2", embroidered in silver bullion thread on a grey-green felt
backing, cut from a uniform. These runes were intended to be worn on the left breast pocket of police officers who were also
members of the SS. Very good.
636: DUTCH SS COLLAR TABS
USD 300 - 400
DUTCH SS COLLAR TABSDutch SS-Standartenfuhrer collar tabs, hand-embroidered, 2" x 1 1/2" with one tab bearing a paper label
on the verso. In excellent condition, and quite rare!
637: WAFFEN-SS SKANDERBEG COLLAR TAB
USD 250 - 350
WAFFEN-SS SKANDERBEG COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", designed to be worn by members of the 21st Waffen
Mountain Division of the SS "Skanderbeg", a battalion of primarily ethnic Albanians best known for their role in deporting Jews in
Pristina to Bergen-Belsen. The tab bears the embroidered image of the Helm of Skanderbeg, an Albanian national hero, in silver
thread. Likely unissued and recovered from the uniform depot at Dachau. Fine.
638: WAFFEN-SS "MARIA THERESIA" COLLAR TAB
USD 300 - 400
WAFFEN-SS "MARIA THERESIA" COLLAR TABBlack wool collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", with the cornflower insignia of the 22nd SS
Volunteer Cavalry Division "Maria Theresia", embroidered in silver thread. Fine.
639: WAFFEN-SS "HORST WESSEL" COLLAR TAB
USD 200 - 300
WAFFEN-SS "HORST WESSEL" COLLAR TABBlack wool felt collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2", with the silver thread embroidered insignia of
the 18th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division "Horst Wessel". This unit was named for SA member and Nazi martyr Horst Wessel,
and their insignia resembles the stylized "SA" emblem of the Sturmabteilung. Fine.
640: WAFFEN-SS MACHINE WOVEN COLLAR TAB
USD 200 - 300
WAFFEN-SS MACHINE WOVEN COLLAR TABBlack machine woven BeVo-style collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", with the SS "sig" runes
machine-embroidered in silver. Fine.
641: N.S.D.A.P. HAUPTBEREICHSLEITER COLLAR TAB
USD 150 - 200
N.S.D.A.P. HAUPTBEREICHSLEITER COLLAR TABNSDAP Reich Hauptbereichsleiter single collar tab showing period use. A very
high quality collar tab, regrettably missing one of the lower metal devices - still very good. Estimated accordingly.
642: HITLER YOUTH MUSICIAN'S "SCHWALBENNESTER" SHOULDER
USD 200 - 300
HITLER YOUTH MUSICIAN'S "SCHWALBENNESTER" SHOULDER INSIGNIAPair of HJ "schwalbennester" (swallow's nest)
shoulder pads, each 9 1/4" x 4 1/2", consisting of white embroidered bands on a red wool background, with a brown cloth backing.
The insignia each bear five black metal hooks, used to secure them to the musician's uniform. Very good.
643: HITLER YOUTH PROFICIENCY PATCH, WITH RZM TAG
USD 150 - 200
HITLER YOUTH PROFICIENCY PATCH, WITH RZM TAGHitler Youth Proficiency patch, uncut, 4 1/3" x 3", perfect BeVo stitching
and as-new, with RZM paper tag on reverse. Fine.
644: LUFTWAFFE "KRETA" CUFF TITLE
USD 150 - 200
LUFTWAFFE "KRETA" CUFF TITLECloth cuff title given to those who participated in the Battle of Crete. The 17 3/4" band is
embroidered with the word: "KRETA" flanked on either side by an elaborate design, the band also bearing gold cloth bands at top
and bottom. Two frayed spots at top and bottom, soiled a bit.
645: WEHRMACHT PROPAGANDA COMPANY CUFF TITLE
USD 200 - 300
WEHRMACHT PROPAGANDA COMPANY CUFF TITLEBlack felt cuff title, approx. 19 3/4" x 1 1/2", with the legend
"Propagandakompanie" embroidered in grey thread, worn by soldiers in the Wehrmacht assigned to propaganda duties. Unissued,
fine.
646: LUFTWAFFE AUXILIARY PERSONNEL BREAST EAGLES (5)
USD 200 - 300
LUFTWAFFE AUXILIARY PERSONNEL BREAST EAGLES (5)Fine lot of five Luftwaffe Construction Personnel eagles in unissued
condition. Three of these are still sewn together in a strip. Fine.
647: KRIEGSMARINE OFFICER'S BREAST AND CAP EAGLES (4)
USD 300 - 400
KRIEGSMARINE OFFICER'S BREAST AND CAP EAGLES (4)Kriegsmarine officer-quality bullion breast and cap eagle lot, three
breast eagles and one cap eagle. Produced in what appears to be gold bullion, cellion, and cotton thread. Wear and oxidation on
some indicate period use.
648: OFFICER'S BREAST EAGLES (3)
USD 150 - 200
OFFICER'S BREAST EAGLES (3)Heer officers' breast eagles, lot of three pieces includes a silver bullion breast eagle for field tunic,
flatwire breast eagle for parade uniform, and finally an enlisted machine-embroidered version in a scarce pattern.
649: GERMAN POLIZEI EAGLES (3)
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN POLIZEI EAGLES (3)German Polizei eagles, lot of three includes: sleeve eagle for the city of Phaffenhausen;
schutzpolizei enlisted man's sleeve eagle in green thread; and metal visor cap eagle produced in aluminum, the reverse marked for
C.T. Dicke with two brass pins attached. Fine.
650: LUFTWAFFE DAK TUNIC BREAST EAGLE
USD 150 - 200
LUFTWAFFE DAK TUNIC BREAST EAGLELuftwaffe Afrika Korps uniform tunic breast eagle, combat removed. This triangular patch
has been removed from a uniform and shows evidence of wear. Measures roughly 3 1/2” wide.
651: WAFFEN-SS SLEEVE EAGLE
USD 200 - 300
WAFFEN-SS SLEEVE EAGLEWaffen-SS sleeve eagle, machine made BeVo construction and removed from a tunic. Holes along
the perimeter indicate period use. Fine.
652: WAFFEN-SS SLEEVE EAGLE, RZM-TYPE
USD 300 - 400
WAFFEN-SS SLEEVE EAGLE, RZM-TYPEWaffen-SS RZM type sleeve eagle, machine embroidered example of an enlisted pattern
sleeve eagle. Very scarce authentic pattern, apparently never used.
653: HITLER YOUTH PATCHES
USD 150 - 200
HITLER YOUTH PATCHESGroup of three cloth Hitler Youth patches, includes: pair of regional triangle patches, each 4" x 1 3/4",
bearing the yellow stitched legends: "Sudost Steiermark " and "Sud Mainfranken". Both bear paper RZM labels on the reverse. The
Steiermark patch is in fine condition, while the Mainfranken patch bears some small holes, affecting the text. Also included is an HJ
flak helper's patch, 3" x 1 3/4", with a blue-stitched Luftwaffe eagle, worn by HJ members assigned to assist flak crews. Very good.
654: UNCUT HITLER YOUTH CAP INSIGNIA
USD 150 - 200
UNCUT HITLER YOUTH CAP INSIGNIAUncut white silk ribbon with five embroidered HJ insignia, 8" x 3/4" overall, each insignia
approx. 1" x 1/2", intended to be cut out and sewn on to HJ garrison-style caps. In pristine, unissued condition.
655: DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK RUNE ARM PATCHES
USD 150 - 200
DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK RUNE ARM PATCHESLot of seven DJ arm patches, each about 2 ¬" sq., all bearing a white "sig" rune
on a red field, one bearing an "A" RZM paper tag on verso; a triangular "West Koln-Aachen" sleeve patch, approx. 3 1/2" x 1 3/4",
stitched yellow lettering on black cloth, attached to a fragment of a black DJ uniform jacket, above a circular red DJ patch, 2" dia.,
with a white "sig" rune; and two additional DJ patches, both 2" dia., one a blue circle with a white "sig" rune, and the other a yellow
circle with a black "sig" rune. Seven pieces, all very good.
656: GERMAN GENERALOBERST'S SHOULDER BOARD
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN GENERALOBERST'S SHOULDER BOARDUnidentified German generaloberst's shoulder board, gold and silver bullion
with three pips, red cloth backing with gold pebbled button. One pip non-matching. Sold with an infantry officer's collar tab and Iron
Cross ribbon. Very good.
657: SS GAS AND CHEMICAL SPECIALTY SLEEVE PATCH
USD 100 - 150
SS GAS AND CHEMICAL SPECIALTY SLEEVE PATCHCircular, black felt sleeve patch, approx. 2" dia., embroidered with the
image of a gas mask in silver thread, indicating that the wearer received special training in gas or chemical warfare. Fine.
658: SS MEDICAL ORDERLY'S SLEEVE DIAMOND
USD 100 - 150
SS MEDICAL ORDERLY'S SLEEVE DIAMONDBlack felt sleeve "raute" (diamond), 1 3/4" x 3", with an embroidered Staff of
Asclepius insignia in black thread with a white outline. This insignia would have identified the wearer as a medical orderly. Fine.
659: WAFFEN-SS TROPICAL SLEEVE EAGLE
USD 100 - 150
WAFFEN-SS TROPICAL SLEEVE EAGLEWaffen-SS tropical uniform insignia, a 3 1/2" wide gold and black BeVo sleeve eagle
removed from a uniform with very clear signs of stitching holes from its previous use. Frayed edges, else fine.
660: SS SIGNALMAN SLEEVE DIAMOND
USD 100 - 150
SS SIGNALMAN SLEEVE DIAMONDBlack felt sleeve diamond, 2" x 2 1/2", with a lightning bolt insignia in silver thread, denoting the
wearer as an enlisted signals specialist. Very good.
661: WAFFEN-SS TROPICAL SLEEVE EAGLE
USD 100 - 150
WAFFEN-SS TROPICAL SLEEVE EAGLEBlack cloth sleeve patch, 2" x 4", with a national eagle in gold thread, worn on the sleeves
of Waffen-SS tropical uniforms. The reverse bears a paper SS RZM label. Slight staining, else very good to fine.
662: THIRD REICH POLICE SLEEVE PATCHES
USD 100 - 150
THIRD REICH POLICE SLEEVE PATCHESGroup of five cloth Third Reich police patches, each displaying a different color
combination, indicative of a specific branch. Includes: Fire-Police insignia, 3 3/4" x 3", red thread on black wool; insignia, 2 3/4" x 3
1/2", white and black thread on grey-green wool felt; insignia, 3 1/2" x 3 3/4", grey-brown thread on cloth; Panzer police insignia, 3
3/4" x 3 1/4", white thread on black wool felt; and insignia, 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", yellow thread on navy blue cloth. All are very good, sold
as-is.
663: THIRD REICH PATCHES AND INSIGNIA
USD 100 - 150
THIRD REICH PATCHES AND INSIGNIALot of six pieces of Wehrmacht and N.S.D.A.P. insignia. Includes: chest eagle patch, 2 1/4"
x 1", with green backing; police eagle insignia, 4" x 3 1/4", stitched red on dark green backing; police eagle insignia with town name
"Krefeld-Uerdingen", 3 1/2" x 3", stitched red on black backing; two cap or kepi eagles, each 2 1/2" x 1", one with a sliver finish and
the other matte, both missing at least one securing pin; and a BDM shoulder triangle, 3 3/4" x 2", black with the white stitched
legend: "West Dusseldorf". All very good.
664: HITLER YOUTH "WEST KOLN-AACHEN" SHOULDER TRIANGLES
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH "WEST KOLN-AACHEN" SHOULDER TRIANGLESPair of black cloth shoulder triangles, each approx. 3 1/2" x 1
3/4", with the yellow stitched legend: "West Koln-Aachen", indicating that they belonged to Hitler Youth members from the region
around Cologne and Aachen. One patch bears a paper RZM label on the verso. Both are lightly soiled, else very good.
665: HITLER YOUTH "SUD HOCHLAND" SHOULDER TRIANGLES
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH "SUD HOCHLAND" SHOULDER TRIANGLESPair of black cloth shoulder triangles, each approx. 3 1/2" x 1 3/4",
with the yellow stitched legend: "Sud Hochland", indicating that they belonged to Hitler Youth members from the Munich region. One
patch bears the remnants of a paper RZM label on the verso. Both bear slight soiling, else very good.
666: SS-TOTENKOPF CONCENTRATION CAMP SHOULDER BOARDS
USD 1,500 - 2,000
SS-TOTENKOPF CONCENTRATION CAMP SHOULDER BOARDSPair of shoulder boards, 1 1/4" x 4 1/2", consisting of braided
silver cord atop a light-brown waffenfarbe, on a black wool felt backing. Each board bears a single grey metal split-pin pip, indicating
a rank of Obersturmfuhrer. These boards would have been worn by SS personnel assigned to concentration camps, and appear to
have been cut from a uniform. Some wear, else very good.
667: LEIBSTANDARTE ADOLF HITLER SHOULDER STRAPS
USD 1,800 - 2,000
LEIBSTANDARTE ADOLF HITLER SHOULDER STRAPSMatched pair of black felt shoulder straps, each 4" x 1 3/4", both bearing
the monogram "LAH", for Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, embroidered in white thread, with black and silver wire piping around the edges.
Fine.
668: SS PANZERGRENADIER SHOULDER BOARD
USD 800 - 1,000
SS PANZERGRENADIER SHOULDER BOARDSingle slip-on shoulder board, 1 1/4" x 4", consisting of braided silver cord atop a
green waffenfarbe, all on a black wool backing, as worn by panzergrenadiers, with gold two split-pin pips attached indicating the rank
of hauptsturmfuhrer. Minor moth damage to the waffenfarbe, else very good.
669: WEHRMACHT GENERAL'S GREATCOAT SHOULDER BOARDS
USD 800 - 900
WEHRMACHT GENERAL'S GREATCOAT SHOULDER BOARDSPair of shoulder boards, each 1 1/2" x 5", consisting of braided
gold and silver metal cords interwoven over a red wool felt backing, with two silver split-pin pips, indicating the rank of "General der
Waffengattung" ("General of the Branch"). These boards were intended to be worn on a greatcoat, and bear green thread remnants
indicating that they were removed from such. Very good.
670: WEHRMACHT GENERALLEUTNANT'S SHOULDER BOARD
USD 700 - 900
WEHRMACHT GENERALLEUTNANT'S SHOULDER BOARDGerman Wehrmacht shoulder board, 1 1/2" x 3 3/4", consisting of
braided gold and silver interwoven cord on a red felt wool backing, with a single large burnished split-pin pip, indicating the rank of
Generalleutnant. Appears to have been cut from a uniform, else very good to fine.
671: WAFFEN-SS PANZERJAGER SHOULDER BOARDS
USD 700 - 900
WAFFEN-SS PANZERJAGER SHOULDER BOARDSMatched pair of slip-on shoulder boards, each 1 1/4" x 4 1/4", consisting of
braided silver cord over a pink waffenfarbe, on a black backing. Each board bears two gold pips, indicating the rank of
Hauptsturmfuhrer, flanking a gold "P" cipher, for "Panzerjager" ("tank destroyer"). Fine.
672: SS-TOTENKOPF SHOULDER BOARD WITH DEATH'S HEAD CIPHER
USD 600 - 800
SS-TOTENKOPF SHOULDER BOARD WITH DEATH'S HEAD CIPHERRare shoulder board, 1" x 5", consisting of braided silver
cord on a black wool backing, with a metal split-pin death's head cipher affixed to the center. The reverse bears a black fabric
SS-RZM tag, and the shoulder board appears to have been cut from a uniform. Very good.
673: WAFFEN-SS PIONEER'S SHOULDER BOARDS
USD 300 - 400
WAFFEN-SS PIONEER'S SHOULDER BOARDSPair of slip-on shoulder boards, each 1 1/4" x 4", consisting of braided silver cord
over a black waffenfarbe, on a black felt backing, with two bronze split-pin pips affixed to each, indicating the rank of
hauptsturmfuhrer. These boards would have been worn by a member of a pioneer, or combat engineer, outfit. Some fraying to the
cords, else very good.
674: GERMAN MILITARY SHOULDER BOARDS
USD 60 - 80
GERMAN MILITARY SHOULDER BOARDSPair of NCO shoulder boards cut from a uniform, each 4 1/2" x 1 1/2", consisting of two
rows of silver braid, containing interwoven braids of silver and brown, all on a bordeaux red backing. One board bears a tear on the
underside, exposing the cardboard stiffener, else very good.
675: N.S.D.A.P. ORTSGRUPPENLEITER ARMBAND
USD 500 - 600
N.S.D.A.P. ORTSGRUPPENLEITER ARMBANDRed wool felt armband, 5" x 20 31/2" (open), with a white silk central disk bearing
an embroidered black mobile swastika, both outlined with gold thread. The center of the swastika bears a gold split-pin pip,
decorated with a tiny national eagle. The armband also bears a central red cloth strip with gold embroidered oak leaves, as well as
yellow and blue piping along the outside edges. The interior bears the yellow stenciled label "oben", above a vertical arrow. This
armband would have been worn by the NSDAP leader for an individual large town or city. The wool bears minor moth nips, else very
good.
676: NSDAP ORTSGRUPPENLEITER ARMBAND
USD 500 - 600
NSDAP ORTSGRUPPENLEITER ARMBANDRed wool felt armband, 5" x 20 3/4" (open), with a white silk central disk bearing an
embroidered black mobile swastika, both outlined with gold thread. The center of the swastika bears a grey metal split-pin pip,
decorated with a tiny national eagle. The armband also bears a central red cloth strip with gold embroidered oak leaves, as well as
yellow and blue piping along the outside edges. The interior bears the yellow stenciled label "oben", above a vertical arrow. This
armband would have been worn by the NSDAP leader for an individual large town or city. The wool bears minor moth nips, else very
good.
677: N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL LEADER ARMBAND
USD 450 - 500
N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL LEADER ARMBANDN.S.D.A.P. "Ortsgruppe" leader's red wool felt armband, 5 1/8" x 21" (open), with a
white central disk containing a black cloth mobile swastika, both outlined with gold braided wire. The center of the swastika bears a
gold split-pin pip, decorated with a tiny national eagle. The armband also bears a central band comprised of four thin bands of gold
wire piping, two each flanking gold wire embroidered oak leaves. The armband itself is piped in pale blue with yet anoth band of gold
braided wire at top and bottom. A paper RZM tag is affized to the reverse. There is some scattered moth damage, still quite good.
678: NSDAP GAULEITER'S ARMBAND
USD 300 - 400
NSDAP GAULEITER'S ARMBANDRed wool gau-level party leader's armband, 5" x 20" unfolded, with a 3 1/4" dia. white fabric disc
machine-sewn with a hand-sewn braided gold thread border at center, bearing a multi-part swastika, also with a gold thread border.
The edges are decorated with red ribbon bearing an oak leaf pattern in gold, and with burgundy piping. The wool bears several small
moth holes, with slight soiling on the center disc, else very good to fine.
679: THIRD REICH SECURITY POLICE ARMBAND
USD 300 - 400
THIRD REICH SECURITY POLICE ARMBANDGreen cloth armband, approx. 4 3/4" x 7 3/4", bearing the transfer-printed legend; "Im
Dienste der Sicherheitspolizei", indicating that the wearer was employed by the German Security Police, which existed from 1936 to
1939 as a combined force of the Gestapo and the Kripo. Fine.
680: N.S.D.A.P. ORTS-LEVEL ARMBAND
USD 200 - 300
N.S.D.A.P. ORTS-LEVEL ARMBANDWool armband with multi-piece constructed swastika, piped in blue to indicate Orts-level
leadership level and sewn together at rear. Very good.
681: N.S.D.A.P. KREISLEITER ARMBAND
USD 300 - 400
N.S.D.A.P. KREISLEITER ARMBANDRed wool felt armband, approx. 5 1/4" x 20" (open), with a white silk central disk bearing an
embroidered black mobile swastika, both outlined with gold thread. The edges of the armband bear a red cloth border with gold oak
leaves, with white piping at the outside edge. This armband would have been worn by the NSDAP leader for a given district within a
"Gau". Fine.
682: LATVIAN HJ FLAK HELPER'S ARMBAND
USD 200 - 300
LATVIAN HJ FLAK HELPER'S ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 8 1/2" x 4 1/2", with a rather crudely printed white band on each
side, and a variation of the Hitler Youth insignia in the center. This style of armband was worn by members of the Latvian HJ
assigned to help flak crews. Bears a faint NSDAP ortsgruppe stamp on the reverse. Somewhat faded, with some soiling, else very
good. From the estate of long-time collector Larry E. Tarrant.
683: DER DEUTSCHE AUTOMOBIL CLUB ARMBAND
USD 200 - 300
DER DEUTSCHE AUTOMOBIL CLUB ARMBANDScarce armband, 16" long, 4 3/4" wide, bears a professionally-embroidered
emblem centered on the front of the armband which itself bears a decorative weave at top and bottom. Fine.
685: NAZI ARMBANDS (2)
USD 150 - 200
NAZI ARMBANDS (2)Pair of armbands, includes an N.S.D.A.P. armband 15" long overall and sewn at back, 3 ?" wide, made of
separate pieces of fabric, sold with an S.A. sports armband, gold embroidery on a circular white field sewn to the red backing, a dark
blue ink stain at front. Two pieces.
686: HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH ARMBANDRed cotton armband, approx. 7 1/2" x 3 31/2", with an applied white band and an applied white diamond
with woven swastika. Somewhat soiled, else very good.
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH ARMBANDRed cotton armband, approx. 7" x 3 3/4", with an applied white band and an applied white diamond with
woven swastika. Somewhat soiled, else very good.
688: VOLKSSTURM ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
VOLKSSTURM ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 7 1/2" x 3 1/4", bearing a printed black band with the white printed title: "Deutscher
Volkssturm Wehrmacht", flanked on each side by a national eagle. This armband is one of several varieties worn by members of the
Volkssturm. Slightly frayed at the edges, else very good.
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 7 3/4" x 4", bearing a white applied band, with an embroidered mobile swastika in
the center. Lightly soiled, else fine.
690: NSDSTB ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
NSDSTB ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 7 1/2" x 5", with two applied white bands, and an embroidered diamond-shape mobile
swastika. These armbands were worn by members of the national Socialist German Student's League. Slightly soiled, else very
good.
691: NS-RKB ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
NS-RKB ARMBANDBlack wool armband, 6" x 3 1/2", bearing an applied red cotton shield, with an embroidered Iron Cross and
mobile swastika. These armbands were worn by members of the Nationalsozialistisches Reichskriegerbund, the only
officially-recognized veteran's organization in the Third Reich. Minor moth nips on the verso, else very good.
692: "DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT" ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
"DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT" ARMBANDYellow cotton armband, 6 3/4" x 3 3/4", expertly embroidered with the title "Deutsche
Wehrmacht" in black thread. These armbands were typically worn by civilian employees of the Wehrmacht. Lightly soiled, else fine.
693: N.S.D.A.P. ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
N.S.D.A.P. ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 3 3/4" x 7 1/4", bearing an expertly embroidered black mobile swastika within a white
circle. Lightly soiled, else fine.
694: "DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT" ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
"DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT" ARMBANDYellow cotton armband, 7 3/4" 4 1/4", printed with the title "Deutsche Wehrmacht" in black
Germanic script. Bears a rubber stamp with a national eagle above the lettering. These armbands were typically worn by civilian
employees of the Wehrmacht. Lightly soiled, else fine.
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 7" x 4", with a printed white band and Hitler Youth mobile swastika. The face of the
armband is marked with a circular rubber stamp bearing the HJ insignia. Fine.
696: HITLER YOUTH REGIMENTAL ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH REGIMENTAL ARMBANDRed cotton Hitler Youth armband, 7 1/4" x 5 1/4", bearing the white stitched legend:
"Hitler Jugend 2/85" in cursive script, indicating that the wearer belonged to the 2nd company of the 85th regiment of Hitler Youth.
The armband bears light soiling, else very good.
697: NS.D.A.P. ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
NS.D.A.P. ARMBANDRed wool Nazi Party armband, 8 1/2" x 4 1/2", with a white cotton circle, 3 1/2" dia., in the center, upon which
is applied a black ribbon mobile swastika, with each arm consisting of a separate piece of material. The inside of the armband bears
a paper RZM label. Slight fraying at the edges, else very good.
698: NSD-STUDENTENBUND ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
NSD-STUDENTENBUND ARMBANDNationalsozialistischer Deutscher Studentenbund ("National Socialist German Students'
League") armband, 7 3/4" x 4 1/4", consisting of red cloth, with two parallel white bands applied at the top and bottom, with the NS
emblem, an elongated mobile swastika, applied at the center. Bears the remains of an RZM label inside, on the verso of the
swastika. Minor soiling, with pin holes at each corner, else very good.
699: GERMAN NATIONAL SERVICE ARMBAND
USD 75 - 100
GERMAN NATIONAL SERVICE ARMBANDNational Service armband, BeVo type black embroidery on yellow cloth, 12 1/2" x 4" and
expertly joined on the reverse, with ink stamp at right. Slightly soiled, else very good.
700: "GOTT MIT UNS" VARIANT BELT BUCKLE, WITH BELT
USD 300 - 400
"GOTT MIT UNS" VARIANT BELT BUCKLE, WITH BELTRare variant of the otherwise common "Gott Mit Uns" Heer belt buckle, this
being the ca. 1935 nickel version with the eagle facing to the viewer's left. Shortly after production started, it was decided that an
eagle facing in this direction would represent the governmental bodies while eagles facing to the right would represent the military,
so production of the this buckle was immediately ceased. Two spot welds on the reverse secure the circular face plate to the pebbled
background of the body of the buckle. With a used period brown leather army belt. Buckle is in fine condition.
701: HITLER YOUTH LEADER'S BELT AND BUCKLE
USD 300 - 400
HITLER YOUTH LEADER'S BELT AND BUCKLEBrown leather belt with black finish, 44 1/2" x 1 3/4", with a circular gold tombac
buckle, approx. 2" dia., bearing the image of a political eagle above the HJ insignia, with the motto: "Blut und Ehre" ("Blood and
Honor"). This buckle was worn by officer-level HJ members, and is RZM-marked "M4/22". The belt leather remains supple and pliant,
with expected age wear, while the buckle bears some green tarnish on the clasp, else very good.
702: WACHGRUPPE NORDLAND I.D. DISK
USD 300 - 400
WACHGRUPPE NORDLAND I.D. DISKMetal I.D. disk, 2 3/4" x 2", bearing the identification "Wachgruppe Nordland", with the serial
number "301". Wachgruppe Nordland was a privately raised Flemish guard company of about four or five hundred men, primarily
tasked with guarding Luftwaffe installations around Antwerp. Very good.
703: LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL BELT BUCKLE
USD 200 - 300
LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL BELT BUCKLEStamped-steel Luftwaffe belt buckle, 2" x 2 1/2", with a 3 1/4" leather tab. The buckle is
painted very dark olive drab, and is unmarked, while the tab is marked: "Dransfeld & Co, Menden /W, 1941". The paint is chipped in
a few spots, the item shows some slight corrosion, and the eagle on the face is moderately worn, while the tab shows some slight
splitting, not affecting the attachment to the buckle, else very good.
704: GERMAN WWI AND WWII BUCKLE GROUP (4)
USD 300 - 400
GERMAN WWI AND WWII BUCKLE GROUP (4)Lot of four German military belt buckles. Includes an early nickel DAF buckle which
is RZM M4/30 marked; aluminum RAD parade buckle OLC marked; a WWI era “Gott Mit Uns” military style buckle produced in
brass; and a 1920’s-30’s enlisted rank Red Cross buckle in nickel silver.
705: HITLER YOUTH BELT, BUCKLE, AND CROSS STRAP
USD 150 - 200
HITLER YOUTH BELT, BUCKLE, AND CROSS STRAPBrown leather belt, 33" x 1 1/2", with a padded felt backing. Includes a
chromed metal box-style buckle, 2 1/2" x 2", bearing a stamped political eagle clutching the HJ insignia, and the motto: "Blut und
Ehre"("Blood and Honor"). The buckle is RZM-marked with "47", and also bears an "Assmann and Sohne" hallmark. Also present is
an adjustable leather cross strap. The belt's felt backing is worn and deteriorating in spots, else very good.
706: HITLER YOUTH BELT AND BUCKLE
USD 150 - 200
HITLER YOUTH BELT AND BUCKLEBrown leather belt, 38" x 1 3/4", with a metal box-style HJ belt buckle, 2 1/2" x 2", bearing a
stamped political eagle clutching the HJ insignia, with the motto: "Blut und Ehre"("Blood and Honor"). The buckle is RZM-marked
"M4/38". Very good.
707: N.S.D.A.P. JUGEND BELT BUCKLE
USD 100 - 150
N.S.D.A.P. JUGEND BELT BUCKLEChromed metal belt buckle, 2" x 1 1/2", with an acrylic mobile swastika within a white circle
against a red background. Marked "D.R.G.M." on the reverse. The N.S.D.A.P. Jugend was an early youth organization that predated
the Hitler Youth, and was later absorbed into the SA. Bears some corrosion to the face, and some yellowing to the insignia, else very
good.
708: HITLER YOUTH LANYARDS
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH LANYARDSPair of Hitler Youth lanyards, each 11" long, one with braided red-black and white cords, and the other
braided red and white cords. Both lanyards bear paper RZM tags bearing the Hitler Youth insignia. Very good.
709: SS-TOTENKOPF DIVISION I.D. DISK WITH POUCH
USD 200 - 300
SS-TOTENKOPF DIVISION I.D. DISK WITH POUCHMetal soldier's identification disk, 2 3/4" x 2", bearing the stamped legend: " 178
14./5. SS-T. Sta." on each half. The "SS-T" indicates that the bearer was a member of the SS-Totenkopfverband. Also present is a
leather storage pouch with snap closure for the disk. Both items are in good excavated condition.
710: SS SIGNALMAN'S I.D. DISK
USD 250 - 300
SS SIGNALMAN'S I.D. DISKMetal soldier's identification disk, 2 3/4" x 2", bearing the stamped legend: "16440 SS-Nachr. Ers. Rgt."
on each half. The "SS-Nachr." stands for "SS-Nachtrichten", and indicates that the bearer was a signalman, while the "Er. Rgt."
stands for "Erstaz Regiment", indicating that he was a reservist. In good excavated condition.
711: SS MOUNTAIN TROOPS I.D. DISK
USD 250 - 300
SS MOUNTAIN TROOPS I.D. DISKMetal soldier's identification disk, 2 3/4" x 2", bearing the stamped legend: "SS-Geb. Jag. A. U.
E. Batl. 6" on each half of the face, with "1490" on the reverse. The "SS-Geb. Jag." stands for "SS-Gebirgsjager", and indicates that
the bearer was a member of a Waffen-SS mountain infantry division. In good excavated condition.
712: SS-HAUPTAMTSCHEF FLAG
USD 600 - 800
SS-HAUPTAMTSCHEF FLAGSS-Hauptamtschef's flag, to be flown at the central administration office of the SS in Berlin or
wherever that office was being officially represented, 90cm x 60cm cotton with the hoist folded over and sewn about a cotton rope
with loose and looped ends. The flag also bears ink stamps on the hoist: "M9/25" and "Schutzstaffel N/58". Stained, still very good.
713: GERMAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION FLAG
USD 900 - 1,100
GERMAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION FLAGLarge, ornate cotton flag, 45" x 50 1/2", consisting of printed black, red, and white
bands, behind a printed Iron Cross with crossed swords and a white swastika within a red circle, surrounded by a silver wreath, with
the legend " Reichstreuebund ehemaliger Berufsoldaten ortsgr. Gelsenkirchen-Buer" ("Reichs Loyal Association of Former
Professional Soldiers, Gelsenkirchen-Buer Division") printed in black. The hoist feature seven stainless steel rings which would have
secured the flag to a pole. The remaining edges bear a 1 3/4" braided silver wire fringe. This organization was one of many
right-wing groups organized by disaffected veterans of World War I, which were largely absorbed into the NSDAP's own veteran's
organization, the Kyffhauserbund. Bears some moth holes, else very good.
714: "BLACKSHIRTS" 89TH LEGION "ETRUSCAN" GUIDON
USD 400 - 500
"BLACKSHIRTS" 89TH LEGION "ETRUSCAN" GUIDONGuidon of the M.V.S.N. (National Security Volunteer Militia, or "Blackshirt")
"89th Legion Etruscan, Squadron Salvatore Pasquini". The black cotton swallow-tail guidon is 27 1/2" long and 15" long along the
hoist, with letters and the border all embroidered in gold-colored thread. Fine condition. Raised in Volterra and based in Florence, the
legion undertook police and anti-partisan actions in areas around Prague and Belgrade before becoming semi-assimilated into an SS
police regiment later in the war.
715: G.I.-CAPTURED JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG
USD 400 - 500
G.I.-CAPTURED JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAGSilk flag, 36 1/2" x 27", with a printed Japanese sun emblem on a white background.
The hoist corners are reinforced, and bear plant fiber ties. The white field of the flag bears the names of approximately 95 soldiers
belonging to the 41st Infantry Division, all inscribed in black ink in the same hand, with the date "1943". During 1943, the 41st was
heavily involved in the Battle of Buna-Gona on New Guinea, and it is possible that this flag was captured during that campaign.
Some soiling, pin holes at the corners, else very good.
716: HITLER YOUTH HANGING BANNER
USD 400 - 500
HITLER YOUTH HANGING BANNERSingle-sided HJ hanging banner, 16 1/2" x 25 1/2", consisting of a red cotton field with an
applied white band in the center, over which is sewn a white diamond and a multi-piece black swastika. The hoist is stamped with an
RDB Civil Servant's Federation eagle, along with: "H.J. 1940". The white areas of the flag show some soiling and toning, else very
good.
717: N.S.D.A.P. BANNER CAPTURED BY AMERICANS IN BERLIN
USD 400 - 500
N.S.D.A.P. BANNER CAPTURED BY AMERICANS IN BERLINLarge N.S.D.A.P. banner, 48" x 86", constructed of cotton with a
separate white circular field with printed mobile swastika sewn to the red body. The banner originally had a factory-sewn loop of cloth
at the top to accomodate a hanging pole. At some point in time, perhaps when this souvenir was acquired, the red cloth was crudely
cut and crude white stitching replaced the original. Trace sewing holes from the original work survive. The flag is purported to have
been captured by American troops. A 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" candid photo and typed provenance indicated that the flag was "taken off the
wall of a police station outside Berlin", with the photo showing three GIs holding up this prize before their jeep. From the collection of
an aviator who instructed pilots during World War II and later founded the Waterbury-Plymouth airport (N-41).
718: DUTCH-MADE KRIEGSMARINE FLAG
USD 300 - 400
DUTCH-MADE KRIEGSMARINE FLAGMint condition Reichskriegsflagge, 38" x 70" cotton one-piece construction with printed
design. The edges of the flag are reinforced with lines of additional stitching to prevent fraying, while the hoist is open to permit a line
to pass through. The flag bears the stamp of the Dutch manufacturer: "N.V.P.F. v. VLISSINGEN & CO KATOENFABr. HELMOND
(HOLLAND)", additionally marked: "Kr. FL. 100 X 170". Absolutely mint.
719: KYFFHAUSERBUND HANGING BANNER
USD 300 - 400
KYFFHAUSERBUND HANGING BANNERSingle-sided hanging banner, 27" square, bearing the insignia of the "Kyffhauserbund",
the official veteran's welfare organization of the Third Reich until 1943. Consists of a red field with an applied black Iron Cross with a
white border, with an applied mobile swastika within a black-bordered white disk. The verso of the flag is backed with dark blue cloth.
The banner is suspended by five metal split rings along the top edge, and features a 1 1/2" black fringe along the bottom edge. Very
good.
720: THIRD REICH NAVAL JACK
USD 300 - 400
THIRD REICH NAVAL JACKSmall Kriegsmarine flag, 34 1/2" x 19", a red field with a printed white disk and mobile swastika in the
center. The flag features a sewn-in rope hoist and white cloth reinforcement, which is stamped "G. FL. 50x85" identifying it as a
"goesch" or naval jack, intended to be flown at the bow of a ship or, more likely given the size, a submarine. The hoist is also
marked: "N.V.P.F.v Vlissingen & Co's Katoenfabr: Helmond (Holland)", indicating that the flag was made by the Pieter Fentener van
Vlissingen & Co Cotton Factory, which manufactured flags for the occupying Germans during the war. Minor soiling, moth nips to the
central insignia, else very good.
721: HITLER YOUTH FLAG
USD 300 - 400
HITLER YOUTH FLAGVery large Hitler Youth flag, 7' 5" x 7' 8", constructed of two red bands joined to a white band, with a white
cloth diamond containing a black fabric mobile swastika applied thereto. The hoist end has been folded over a webbing strip and
sewn for reinforcement, with large metal clips at each corner. The flag bears some holes and stains, else very good.
722: HITLER YOUTH FUNERAL BANNER
USD 300 - 400
HITLER YOUTH FUNERAL BANNERThree-piece fabric Hitler Youth funeral banner, 32" x 6", likely taken from a wreath. The three
red and white bands are glued together on the reverse, and a white circle containing a mobile swastika is sewn to one end. This end
also bears a 2" silver metallic fringe. The glue has separated at one end, else very good.
723: HITLER YOUTH TRUMPET BANNER
USD 300 - 400
HITLER YOUTH TRUMPET BANNERDouble-sided trumpet banner, 19 1/2" x 19", constructed of a white band between two red
bands, with a white diamond containing a mobile swastika sewn thereto. Three edges bear a 2" white cloth yarn fringe, while the
fourth edge bears three cloth ties allowing it to be attached to an instrument, with the fourth missing. Minor soiling, else very good.
724: HITLER YOUTH BANNER
USD 300 - 400
HITLER YOUTH BANNERVery large Hitler Youth banner, 14' 9" x 4' 7", three-piece construction, consisting of two red bands and a
white band sewn together at the edges, with a diamond-shaped white field and multi-part mobile swastika applied on each side. One
end of the banner is rolled over and sewn so that a rod could be passed through, allowing the banned to be suspended vertically.
The banner bears some soiling and staining, with a few small holes near the swastika, else very good.
725: HITLER YOUTH FLAG
USD 300 - 400
HITLER YOUTH FLAGVery large Hitler Youth flag, 20' 8" x 4' 5", constructed of three joined red and white bands, with an applied
32" by 30" diamond printed with a printed swastika at the center. The flag features a sewn-in hoist, and is unmarked, save for an ink
inscription at one corner, reading: "St. Sch.". The flag bears some moderate staining throughout, else very good.
726: DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK FLAG
USD 300 - 400
DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK FLAGLarge black flag, 60 1/2" x 46" with the insignia of the DJ, a white cloth "Sig" rune, applied to each
side. The hoist bears seven broken cloth hanging loops, as well as a partial paper RZM tag with Hitler Youth insignia. Minor soiling to
the white rune, else very good.
727: LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S CAR PENNANT
USD 300 - 400
LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S CAR PENNANTLuftwaffe officer's automobile pennant, 15" long, 9" along the hoist. Constructed of gray
cloth with embroidered eagle and swastika visible on both sides. The pennant is contained within an original metal frame with black
leather trim. Very good.
728: N.S.D.A.P. HANGING BANNER
USD 300 - 400
N.S.D.A.P. HANGING BANNERN.S.D.A.P. hanging banner, 32" x 36" with white fringe affixed at bottom. The banner consists of a
red body with separate circular white field with printed black swastika sewn thereto. The top of the flag has been sewn-over
permitting a rod to pass through so that the banner may be suspended vertically. Fine.
729: N.S.D.A.P. PODIUM BANNER
USD 300 - 400
N.S.D.A.P. PODIUM BANNERN.S.D.A.P. hanging banner, 31" x 35" with white fringe affixed at bottom. The banner consists of a red
body with separate circular white field with printed black swastika sewn at center, all surrounded by a band of white cloth trim. Two
round rings are attached to the upper corners so that the banner may be suspended vertically. Fine.
USD 250 - 350
N.S.D.A.P. HANGING BANNERUnusual large red silk hanging banner, 32" x 51", with an applied gold lam‚ fabric mobile swastika at
the center, surrounded by a 1 1/4" border of woven gold metallic thread. The bottom edge bears a 2" fringe of braided gold metallic
thread, and the top corners retain both original metal hanging rings. Very good to fine.
731: REICHSLUFTSCHUTZBUND FLAG
USD 250 - 350
REICHSLUFTSCHUTZBUND FLAGLarge red cotton flag, 7' 10" x 4' 4", printed with the white rayed star insignia of the
Reichsluftschutzbund ("Reichs Air Defense League"), with a black mobile swastika in the center. The RLB was responsible for
organizing air raid precautions among the civilian population of Germany. The flag bears an approx. 1" hole at the upper left corner,
else very good.
732: B.D.M. PENNANT
USD 250 - 350
B.D.M. PENNANTBlack cotton triangular pennant, 30" x 18", bearing on each side the applied cloth insignia of the Bund Deutscher
Madel ("League of German Girls"), which is made up of four red and white panels arranged in a diamond shape, with a mobile
swastika within a white diamond applied to the center. The hoist of the pennant bears two (possibly replacement) composite rings,
which hold woven and cloth ties. The insignia on both sides bear large moth holes and rust stains, else good.
733: N.S.D.A.P. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION FLAG
USD 200 - 300
N.S.D.A.P. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION FLAGLarge single-sided cotton flag 6' 2 1/2" x 2' 11", with an applied white disk containing a
printed mobile swastika in the center. Each of the four corners bears a brass grommet, which would have allowed the flag to be tied
down on a vehicle, preventing misidentification by friendly aircraft. Minor soiling, else very good.
734: THIRD REICH HARBOR PILOT FLAG
USD 200 - 300
THIRD REICH HARBOR PILOT FLAGFlag, 37" x 30" consisting of a printed NSDAP national flag with a printed white border. The
flag features a sewn-in rope hoist, with metal clasps at each end. The reinforced white hoist is stamped: "Flg. Delta Gr. IIa". Very
small moth holes throughout, else very good.
735: LUFTHANSA PENNANT
USD 200 - 300
LUFTHANSA PENNANTUnusual cloth pennant, approx. 25 1/2" long x 9", bearing on one side the crane logo of the German airline
Lufthansa in white cloth on a black background, with the reverse bearing an unknown asterisk-like symbol in black cloth on a white
background. The hoist edge bears four red fabric hanging loops. Very good. The exact use of this pennant is unknown.
736: GERMAN EAGLE HANGING BANNER
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN EAGLE HANGING BANNERShield-shaped white silk banner, 29 1/2" x 22 1/2", of unknown vintage, bearing on one side
the heraldic image of a black imperial eagle, with a red beak and claws picked out in braided thread. The outline and plumage of the
bird are highlighted by sewn-on cord, and the eyes are of silver bullion thread. The top of the banner bears three gold fabric hanging
loops, while the bottom bears a metallic gold fringe. The banner is heavily soiled and stained, frayed on one edge, and with what
appear to be scorch marks on the front and back. Good.
737: REICHS ARBEITSDIENST PENNANT
USD 300 - 400
REICHSARBEITSDIENST PENNANTDouble-sided RAD pennant with the original hemp rope, approx. 73" long. A few small holes
and imperfections to the central disc area, else very good.
738: HEER OFFICER'S AUTOMOBILE PENNANT
USD 200 - 300
HEER OFFICER'S AUTOMOBILE PENNANTHeer automobile pennant, 12 1/4" long, 8" along the hoist, blue-gray with an
embroidered eagle visible on both sides. The pennant is contained within a heavy celluloid and metal frame. Very good.
739: GERMAN ARMY CAR PENNANT
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN ARMY CAR PENNANTHeer automobile pennant, 13" long, 7 ¬" along the hoist, steel blue with an embroidered eagle
visible on both sides. The pennant is contained within an original (though yellowed) celluloid and leather protective sleeve. Very
good.
740: TRIANGULAR N.S.D.A.P. PENNANTS (5)
USD 200 - 300
TRIANGULAR N.S.D.A.P. PENNANTS (5)Lot of five small N.S.D.A.P. triangular printed cotton pennants, each about 8" x 6 «", one
worn.
741: DEUTSCHE TURNERBUND FLAG AND BELT
USD 150 - 200
DEUTSCHE TURNERBUND FLAG AND BELTWhite cloth flag of the Deutsche Turnerbund ("German Gymnastics Federation"), 39"
x 33 1/2", with the organization's red four-F insignia sewn onto both sides. The organization, founded in 1848, was banned by the
Nazis and its membership absorbed into the Hitler Youth, with its symbols also being adopted by the HJ. Bears some soiling, else
very good. Also included is a brown leather belt, 31 1/2" x 1 3/4", with a metal shell buckle bearing the DTB cross insignia. Very
good.
742: JAPANESE OCCUPATION SOUVENIR FLAG
USD 150 - 200
JAPANESE OCCUPATION SOUVENIR FLAGRayon Japanese national "meatball" flag, 27 1/2" x 39 1/2", bearing the names of two
brothers, Electrician William G. Rook of the U.S. Navy and Pfc. Thomas W. Rook of the U.S. Army, likely commissioned by them
from a local artist as an occupation souvenir. The flag also bears the hand-painted images of Mount Fuji and a Japanese castle, as
well as the insignia of the 25th Infantry Division and the 507th Coastal Artillery. The flag has two significant spelling errors: The word
"Army" is transcribed as "Amry", and the word "Navy" was originally transcribed as "Nauy", although the erroneous "U" has been
painted over and corrected. Very good.
743: N.S.D.A.P. FLAG
USD 150 - 200
N.S.D.A.P. FLAGRed cotton flag, 45" x 33", with a 21" dia. applied white circle with a printed mobile swastika in the center. The
reinforced hoist bears a ragged hole in each corner, and smaller pinholes around the edges, else very good.
744: N.S.D.A.P. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION FLAG
USD 150 - 200
N.S.D.A.P. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION FLAGRed cotton flag, 35" x 30 1/2", with an 18 1/2" dia. applied white circle with a printed
swastika on one side only. The flag features a metal grommet at each corner, and would have been tied down to the hood of a
vehicle to prevent attacks from friendly aircraft. Very slight soiling, slight wear to the swastika, else very good.
745: JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG
USD 150 - 200
JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAGJapanese national "meatball" flag, 40" x 28", fine quality white rayon with leather corner
reinforcements and tie cords along the hoist. A few trivial brown spots, else very good. Certainly a wartime souvenir, from the
collection of an aviator who instructed pilots during World War II and later founded the Waterbury-Plymouth airport (N-41).
746: HITLER YOUTH PENNANT
USD 150 - 200
HITLER YOUTH PENNANTRed cotton triangular pennant, 9 1/2" x 6", bearing an applied white band and mobile swastika. The
pennant bears a split-ring hanger at each corner, one sewn in, and the other attached with twisted wire. The colors are heavily faded,
especially on the swastika, and the white cloth band is moderately frayed at the tip, else good.
747: D.D.A.C. CAR PENNANT
USD 150 - 200
D.D.A.C. CAR PENNANTTwo-sided automobile pennant from the German automobile club ("D.D.A.C."), 9 ¬" long, 6" along the
hoist. The heavy-duty pennant displays the organization's insignia, a black national eagle and swastika logo on both sides. Two steel
clips are present at the hoist. Fine.
748: N.S.D.A.P. FLAG FOR KRIEGSMARINE USE
USD 150 - 200
N.S.D.A.P. FLAG FOR KRIEGSMARINE USEGerman National Socialist flag, 34 1/2" x 19 3/4", cotton, with a printed black swastika
on a white disc within a red field. It has a sewn-in rope hoist, with reinforced corners. One side of the hoist is marked: "Gr. 3 Goesch
50x85", indicating its dimensions in centimeters, and identifying it as a naval jack, to be flown at the bow of a ship to indicate its
nationality. The other side of the hoist bears a small tag, indicating its maker: "Wurttemburgische Cattunmanufactur Heidenheim a.
Brz." Jacks of this size were frequently flown by German submarines. Moderate tear in lower right corner, minor moth damage, else
very good.
USD 100 - 150
N.S.D.A.P. FLAGNazi party flag, 38"x 31" red fabric with a sewn-on white fabric disk, with a printed black mobile swastika. The hoist
edge has been folded over and sewn to facilitate vertical display. Stained and soiled throughout, with numerous small tears at the
edges and face, good to very good.
USD 100 - 150
N.S.D.A.P. HANGING BANNERN.S.D.A.P. hanging banner, 21 1/2" x 28 1/2", red cotton with a separate white circular field with a
black printed swastika chain-stitched to the center. The top of the banner is looped about a wood dowel which bears two turned gilt
wood ends and a blue and white braided cord for suspending the banner. Small tear at top, else very good.
USD 75 - 100
N.S.D.A.P. FLAGSmall red cotton flag, 11 3/4" x 7", with a 3 1/2" applied white circle with an embroidered swastika on each side.
Moderately soiled, with small holes at the edges, some of which have been crudely repaired with thread, else very good.
752: MONUMENTAL "NUREMBERG" HAND-CARVED WOODEN EAGLE
USD 20,000 - 25,000
MONUMENTAL "NUREMBERG" HAND-CARVED WOODEN EAGLEA most impressive, monumental hand-carved wooden statue of
a Third Reich "political" eagle, 41" tall and 50" wide at the wings, mounted atop a 17 1/2" x 25 1/2" x 6" wooden base. The eagle
faces left, with its wings folded vertically, and it's talons clutch a wreath of oak leaves which enclose a stationary swastika. This style
of German eagle was popularized by sculptor Kurt Schmid-Emen, who sculpted such examples on an enormous scale for the
German pavilion at the 1937 Paris Exposition and the National Socialist Party rally grounds at Nuremburg, among others.
Reproductions of Schmid-Emen's eagle became the standard for use in Nazi Party administrative and other official buildings, and at
important party meetings. This example may have been used in one of those functions, or may have actually been one of the
working models used by Schmid-Emen in creating his bronzes. Unfortunately, the statue lacks any identifying markings. The wings
were separated from the body at one time, probably intentionally to facilitate transport, and they have been professionally reattached.
Note: This is a very large and heavy piece. Buyers should be prepared to make arrangements for shipping, with which we would be
pleased to assist.
753: ADOLF HITLER WATERCOLOR PAINTING
USD 15,000 - 20,000
ADOLF HITLER WATERCOLOR PAINTINGGIVEN TO THE CARETAKER OF THE BERGHOF AS A WEDDING PRESENT An
extraordinary original Adolf Hitler watercolor painting with unique provenance, obtained from Herbert Dohring who was a member of
Hitler's personal bodyguard and later served as a supervisor of the construction of the Berghof and as caretaker of the complex. The
painting, 6" x 10 1/2" on paper, is titled and signed in pencil at lower left: "A. Hitler '09 Wien I Stallburggasse". St. Michael's Church is
visible in the background, in this Vienna neighborhood between the Stallburg and the Koniginkloster. Hitler drew some of the
elements, mainly architectural lines, in pencil, and used earth tone washes for coloration with black lines to accentuate details. As is
almost always the case with Hitler's works, his perspective is not accurate with buildings not bearing the correct scale and angles for
their location. Particularly telling are his renditions of the human form -- faces are never shown, torso and limb lengths are incorrect,
and the perspective employed in the placement of the figures is incorrect. It was these deficiences which caused Hitler to be rejected
from the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts. The painting is double-matted in gray and white, all set into a ca. 1945 mat. The back of the
frame has never been opened. Very fine. HERBERT DOHRING (1913-2001) served with the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler as part of
its 30-man personal protection command tasked with up-close protection of Hitler. D”hring then took over supervision of the Berghof,
working first in the original Wachenfeld structure before assuming full caretaking responsibility. While there, Dohring met his future
wife Anna Krautenbacher, a staff member, and he married her with a reception at the Berghof with Hitler in attendance. Provenance
present with the painting includes: a signed typed statement by Dohring, Hersbruck, Aug. 12, 1999 in which he states (in German):
"...I attest to the authenticity of the watercolor 'Stallburggasse' by Adolf Hitler, signed and dated '09'. The painting was a present from
chambermaid Lina Dannat to my wife...She presented this picture to my wife in 1942 at the time of our departure from the Berghof. I
don’t know under which circumstances Ms. Dannat received possession. It is well known that many of these watercolors were stored
in the gifts room on the second floor as well as in the large closet in the 'Great Hall'...We hid the picture during the war years and had
it framed in the years after the war. It was until today in my personal possession. " Also included is an A.N.S. by Dohring, Hersbruck,
Aug. 14, 1999 sending two photos of the painting which he has signed (photos also present) and mentioning that the aforementioned
Ms. Dannat has died the previous January. There are also copies of original photos of Dohring, his wife and Hitler at their wedding,
Dohring at the Berghof in 1941, and the man in 1999. Finally, there is a copy of Dohring's modern signed identity card and a notary's
attestation of his signature. Our consignor has added a copy of Dohring's memoirs (in German): "Hitler's Hausverwalter" (Bochum:
Zeit Reisen Verlag), 2013. 94pp. 8vo., Dohring's account of his service as caretaker of the Berghof, with photographs of the author,
Hitler, guests, etc. Dohring's friend Ms. Dannat may have been gifted the painting by Hitler, or she may have pilfered it. This may
explain why Dohring chose to hide the painting until after the war ended! In any event, this painting is, in our experience, nearly
identical in regards to subject, size, composition, technique, and perspective as almost every other authentic Hitler painting offered
by us and other experienced auctioneers of Hitler's works. Its provenance is excellent, and having sold many Hitler watercolors over
the past thirty years, we are completely confident in the authenticity of this example.
754: OMAHA BEACH INVASION PLANS AND MAP OVERLAYS, USED BY AN
USD 12,000 - 15,000
OMAHA BEACH INVASION PLANS AND MAP OVERLAYS, USED BY AN OFFICER WHO LANDED ON D-DAYHistoric set of plans
for OPERATION NEPTUNE, the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944, this set specifically prepared for those to land on the
desperately-contested Omaha Beach. This set also includes map overlays used by an officer who landed on the first day of the
invasion. The report bears a cover page reading: "115TH REGT NEPTUNE FIELD ORDER NO. 1 23 - MAY, 1944" and is marked as
being "COPY NO. 30" of only fifty issued for landings on that strip of sand. Within this legal folio wrapper is contained 26pp. of text,
each page marked "TOP SECRET" and "BIGOT." This is an operational guide meant for field commenders. It contains a summary of
orders and initial objectives in the first pages, followed by anticipated intelligence gathering and counter-intelligence actions,
communication restrictions, a ship assignment table showing which personnel, their number and vehicle would be assigned to which
vessels, a landing diagram showing which vessels were to land on the beach and specifying times, rations and ammo replenishment,
evacuation of wounded, signals, and a great deal more. Of great interest are four map overlays, two legible and apparently used in
planning. One is marked "Fox [Beach]" and may have been prepared on the scene to position assets for the advance inland. This is
an extraordinarily rare set of plans : Omaha Beach field orders from an identified officer who landed on that beach on June 6, 1944!
Also included in the lot are 15 individual 22" x 10 1/2" color printed maps, staple bound, showing the the various movements of
American forces in Normandy from their landing points on June 6, 1944 to the V Corps attack on June 12-13. These maps appear to
have been printed during the campaign. These documents were issued to and used by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who
was a senior member of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and
elements of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload
ammunition. The ammunition was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's contingent to temporarily withdraw. With letter of
provenance from the officer's daughter.
755: 110TH FIELD ARTILLERY HEADQUARTERS GUIDON, FROM AN
USD 3,000 - 5,000
110TH FIELD ARTILLERY HEADQUARTERS GUIDON, FROM AN OMAHA BEACH OFFICERGuidon of the headquarters of the
110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. This "swallow-tail" cotton guidon measures is 29" long, 21" along the hoist. Both sides of
the guidon have white crossed cannons sewn thereto, indicating an artillery affiliation, along with lettering: "110" and "HQ". There are
a few small very scattered moth nips, else very good. This flag was kept by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who was a
senior member of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements
of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition.
The ammunition was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's contingent to temporarily withdraw. It is entirely possible that
this guidon accompanied McKenrich at that time, or was with the headquarters when it landed in its entirety the next day. With letter
of provenance from the officer's daughter.
756: HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION "DAS AHNENERBE" - A GIFT
USD 8,000 - 10,000
HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION "DAS AHNENERBE" - A GIFT TO HITLER ON HIS FIFTIETH BIRTHDAYA
PRESENTATION OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE SS, GIVEN BY HIMMLER TO HITLER ON HIS FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY An historic
hand-made and unique edition of Heinrich Himmler's "Das Ahnenerbe", given by Heinrich Himmler to Adolf Hitler on the occasion of
Hitler's fiftieth birthday and later recovered by an American officer from Hitler's library at the shattered Berlin Reichschancellery.
According to researcher Heather Pringle's The Master Plan Himmler's Scholars and the Holocaust", Himmler presented Hitler with a
set of custom bound volumes which would artfully present Himmler and the SS contribution to the Nazi state. The gift book offered
here was the highlight of that offering. This massive, impressive volume, approx. 62pp. 15" x 19 3/4", opens with the entire title of the
work: "The Research and Teaching Faculty of Das Ahnenerbe" followed by the motto: "Werden Wesen Wirken". This copy is unique:
the rear limitation page reads: "Published by the Research and Teaching Faculty of Das Ahnenerbe This Piece Carries the No. 1
Printed as a manuscript in limited edition by Klingspor, Offenbach A. Main". The covers are crafted from finely-grained ivory colored
leather, the front cover embossed with concentric grooves surrounding the embossed title "Das Ahnenerbe" which itself is emplaced
above a "black sun": a swastika with runic symbols surrounding it. The spine bears five double-hubs. The inside of the front and rear
covers bear gold trim at the extreme edges. Printing on the hand-made paper pages was done by means of an engraved plate,
mostly in two colors, some pages bearing more coloring. The volume is set within a silk-lined clamshell box which itself is covered in
black and white cloth with a black leather label with gilt title. The lining is torn in a few places, otherwise the book and case are in
faultless condition. The "Ahnenerbe" was the research division of the SS which sent archaeological expeditions world-wide to
uncover a scientific basis for "Aryan" racial theories. Destination including Greece, Nepal, Spain, Scandinavia, and other countries in
an effort to trace the lineage of the "Aryan" race then believed to exist in Germany. The "Das Ahnenerbe" research institute, pictured
within the volume, was established to centralize and coordinate efforts to assemble racial data so gathered. The first four pages of
the volume sets forth the mission statement of the organization, signed in type by Himmler, Berlin, Jan. 1, 1939. There follows a
summary of the work of the organization broken down by subject, including language, culture, "Germanic influence", Indo-Germanic
beliefs, including symbols, crests, and fairy tales, archaeological discoveries, architecture, biology, farming, astrology, and several
other factors which would demonstrate how the best elements of each had been incorporated into the "Aryan" race. The text also
states that over 23,000 locations in Greater Germany were researched for customs, beliefs, and forms of community to further
bolster findings. The report notes that the considerable amount of people available to the SS and its institutions allows for
anthropological research and valuable "race and environmental research". The volume closes with the announcement that there will
be two annual congresses in Salzburg to review the organization's findings, sets forth what should be taught nationally and
internationally, discusses a film and photography archive, and the purpose of research expeditions. The appendix shows the "Das
Ahnenerbe" buildings, its organizational chart with Himmler at the top, and a two-page map showing foreign travels and excavations,
all listed. Obtained from the son of the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command, who served in that position from
June to August, 1945. During this period, the officer had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes from the Reichs Chancellery,
specifically from Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of those volumes. With consignor's notarized letter of
provenance. A highly importnant work setting forth the entire belief system of the SS and presented to its ultimate leader, Adolf
Hitler.
757: ADOLF HITLER'S N.S.D.A.P. SWASTIKA ARMBAND FOUND IN HIS
USD 7,000 - 9,000
ADOLF HITLER'S N.S.D.A.P. SWASTIKA ARMBAND FOUND IN HIS MUNICH HEADQUARTERSN.S.D.A.P. armband captured at
the Nazi Party headquarters (the "Braun Haus") in Munich by Lt. Col. Willard White of the 129th Combat Engineers, H.Q. 7th Army,
and likely owned and worn by Adolf Hitler himself. The armband is of standard three-piece wool construction, 16 ¬" long overall and
sewn at rear, with a white grosgrain field with separate black cloth swastika applied at center. A partial paper RZM tag remains
attached within with only the "A" of the production number remaining. White, widely regarded as the "king" of souvenir collectors,
sent over 100 pieces of personal Hitler and Goring property home to his wife…the sister of future president Lyndon B. Johnson! The
armband is accompanied by an original notarized typed 1975 letter of provenance by Beverly White Conditt, Col. White's daughter,
who inherited the collection. Conditt states that her father was awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry in reconnoitering the center of
Munich on April 30, 1945. While there, he raided the "Braun Haus" and obtained a quantity of Hitler's formal silver service. In this
letter, prepared for a veteran who purchased three pieces of silver and this armband, she describes each item being sold though
misidentifies the armband as an "SS armband." She does mention that the item bears: "RZM tag number A". The veteran in turn sold
the silver and the armband to our consignor who has retained the original letter of provenance and armband in his collection since.
The armband has a moth nip or two and a small dark stain, but is otherwise fine. Hitler, who wore an unadorned party armband, had
an office at the Braun Haus and also entertained there. As Col. White was a very discriminating "collector" and gathered essentially
items only directly connected to Hitler and Goring, it would seem that this armband was taken from Hitler's private offices or store
rooms at the Braun Haus, at the same time as Hitler's silver was seized.
758: ADOLF HITLER AUTOBAHN COMMEMORATIVE SHOVEL
USD 8,000 - 10,000
ADOLF HITLER AUTOBAHN COMMEMORATIVE SHOVELVery rare and most desirable relic from the construction of the
Autobahn, a shovel almost certainly presented to FRITZ TODT at the groundbreaking for the construction of that important roadway
system. The 43" long shovel bears a polished steel plate reading (in German): "UNDER ADOLF HITLER'S GOVERNMENT THE
FIRST EARTH FROM THE REICHS AUTOBAHN". An oak T-shaped handle is secured to the blade with four rivets. The handle also
bears carved oak leaves and is marked: "PIONEER RIDAL". It is further marked: "PIONIER GUSSSTAHL 2", with a makers mark in
the form of a man with a shovel over his shoulder. Upon examination it is clear that this shovel was lightly used at some point in time,
undeniably at the groundbreaking where on Sep. 23, 1933 Hitler was joined by other dignitaries in commencing construction on the
first part of the historic building project at Frankfurt. One spade, used by Adolf Hitler at the ground-breaking, was given as a gift to
Willy Hof, a German industrialist and traffic planner, and it is now housed at the German Museum of Technology. A second spade
was presented to Fritz Todt who was largely responsible for the construction of the roadway. Its whereabouts since the war have
been unknown, and since only two spades were made for the event, it is clear that this example was likely the one gifted to Fritz
Todt. A rare historic relic.
759: ADOLF HEUSINGER'S ALUMINUM GENERAL'S HELMET,
USD 3,000 - 5,000
ADOLF HEUSINGER'S ALUMINUM GENERAL'S HELMET, SURRENDERED BY HIM TO HIS CAPTORSHEUSINGER'S HELMET,
SLAPPED OFF HIS HEAD BY AMERICAN G.I.S AT HIS SURRENDER An historic relic, the aluminum general's helmet surrendered
by Gen. Adolf Heusigner to his Allied captors, who immediately ordered him to deface the swastika decal thereon. This rare M18
aluminum helmet was created only for parade or dress wear. A national shield decal is affixed to the right side, and a black and gold
Wehrmacht eagle and swastika shield is affixed on the left side. There is a scratch to the top of the helmet and the visor has been
creased and partially re-straightened. Within, the helmet bears a simple leather liner with nine fingers and the original tie, and two
simple fixed bales are also fitted. The helmet is pencil marked with the size "55". This helmet was given directly by Heusinger to our
consignor, the son of his second cousin who lived only a few miles away while Heusinger serving as Chairman of the NATO Military
Committee in Washington. In his highly-detailed letter of provenance (included), our consignor relates how General Heusinger had
this helmet with him at the time of his surrender to the first American forces he encountered when fleeing westward from Berlin. The
first soldier they encountered knocked the helmet from Heusinger's head and either stepped upon it or kicked it, causing the damage
now apparent. When Heusinger retrieved the helmet, the American saw the swastika emblem and ordered Heusinger to scratch that
"f*cking thing off", which he wisely did. The helmet has remained in our consignor's possession since 1963 when, after telling him of
the helmet's history, Heusinger gave the man (then 12 years old) this evocative relic. ADOLF HEUSINGER (1897–1982) was a
general officer who served as Adolf Hitler's Chief of the General Staff of the Army. He assisted in the planning of operations in
Poland, Denmark, Norway, and France and the Low Countries. Heusinger was also a conspirator in the July 20 bomb plot on Hitler's
life and was in the conference room at the "Wolf's Lair" when the bomb planted by Col. Claus von Stauffenberg exploded. He awoke
with Hitler's body atop his own and was credited with saving the Fuhrer's life. Although implicated by the Gestapo in the plot,
Heusinger was saved by Hitler's intervention as Hitler was convinced thet Heusinger had saved his life.
760: 1936 OLYMPICS TORCH
USD 4,000 - 6,000
1936 OLYMPICS TORCHOriginal Olympic torch from the Olympic Games in Berlin, 1936, used in the first torch relay to bring the
Olympic flame from Olympia to Berlin. Designed by Entwurf Walter E. Lemcke, Berlin and made by Krupp, Essen, the torch stands
10 «" tall and 6 1/8" across the top. It is lightly engraved with a Germanic eagle clutching five Olympic rings above the legend:
"FACKEL-STAFFEL-LAUF OLYMPIA-BERLIN 1936". Also illustrated is the route the flame took, from Olympia, Greece to Berlin.
The top of the torch is further engraved: "ALS DANK DEM TRAGER ORGANISATIONS-KOMITEE FUR DIE XI. OLYMPIADE
BERLIN 1936". The underside of the top tray also is engraved with maker's name and steel type. Two small dents appear on either
side of the eagle, else very good. These torches, a total of just over 3,000, were kept by those running the Olympic flame as gifts
offered by the German Olympic Committee.
761: ALLACH MUNICH "ATHENA" FIGURE
USD 3,000 - 4,000
ALLACH MUNICH "ATHENA" FIGUREExtremely rare Allach porcelain figure of the Greek goddess Athena standing full-length and
dressed in a white chiton with her warrior's helmet atop her head. She holds an upright Doric colum pillar symbolizing civilization and
its culure in her left hand, and a small olive branch symbolizing peace in her right hand. The figure stands upon a white cubic base
which bears the Munich coat-of-arms in relief. The reverse of the base bears the inscription in relief: "TAG DER DEUTSCHEN
KUNST 1938". This piece was designed by the noted Prof. Theodor Karner who directed production at Allach, and his name is
embossed on the underside along with the Allach stylized SS runes and "Allach." It is believed that only 600 of these pieces were
ever manufactured. Fine condition, completely intact with every single detail present. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur
Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art
that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and
it used slave labor in the production of these pieces.
762: HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION ALLACH "KINDERFRIES"
USD 3,000 - 4,000
HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION ALLACH "KINDERFRIES"A rare Heinrich Himmler presentation piece, an elborate Allach
"Kinderfries" awarded to a member of the SS upon the on the birth of a fourth child. The 6 1/4" wide and 5 1/2" tall candle holder
bears a slightly cupped dish surrounding the candle hole to catch dripping wax. Beneath is a cylinder with a repeating design of
standing infant boys and girls with a ribbon joining them and billowing behind them. The designer of this relief image, Prof. Theodore
Karner, described this design as "the chain of life", a family chain which would last forever. This column is in turn supported by four
legs with rolled bottoms. One leg bears the name and date of the newborn child in relief: "Marlis 30. 9. 1939." while the other three
legs bear "life" runes. The design of the candle holder itself was undertaken by SS officer and founding Allach artist Prof. Karl
Diebitsch, so this piece is a collaborative effort of two of the most prominant Allach artists. Very fine condition, with no chips,
scratches, or any other damage.
763: HERMANN GORING'S HUNTING HORN
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HERMANN GORING'S HUNTING HORNBrass hunting horn used in the field by Hermann Goring to call fellow hunters to the chase.
This utilitarian horn measures 10" long and gently opens to a 2 «" opening. The mouthpiece has been soldered to the body. Two
rings are attached at top to accommodate a neck lanyard. The horn bears the hallmark and maker's name "E. GOTTFRIED
LUDWIGSHAFEN" stamped on the body. Additionally, when the horn was taken as war booty, the discoverer engraved upon its
body: "1945 This hunting horn was the property of MARSHAL HERMANN GOERING and used by him at THE SAU PARK,
SPRINGE, NR. HANNOVER." A couple of small dents in the body, else very good and still operable. From a 60+ year-old untouched
collection. Springe, Germany, southwest of Hannover, was the location of the Royal Prussian Hunting Lodge, and Goring would
invite large parties of friend to join him there to hunt wild boar, red stags, etc.
763A: GOBLET WITH REICHSMARSHAL'S EMBLEM
USD 200 - 400
Silver goblet, 4 ¾" tall, bears a fine engraving of an eagle with swastika and marshal's batons at center with no other inscription.
Base is stamped with "800" purity stamp and an unknown hallmark. Though this emblem was commonly used by Hermann Goering,
the provenance of this piece is unknown and it is sold only as a curiosity.
764: RUDOLF HESS PRESENTATION CIGAR CASE
USD 2,000 - 3,000
RUDOLF HESS PRESENTATION CIGAR CASEA superb presentation item, a wood cigar box with engraved silver lid and stag
antler trim on the sides, given to Hess by the City of Salzburg upon the annexation of Austria in 1938. This elaborate gift, 10" x 7 1/4"
x 1 3/4" deep, bears a hinged silver lid with images of people in traditional garb, stags and mountain goats, the castle at Salzburg
and the crest of the city. The tab attached to the lid is fancily engraved in German: "To celebrate the birth of Grossdeutscheland the
city of Salzburg to the Fuhrer's deputy Rudolf Hess". Six solid pieces of stag horn have been attached to the sides of this rustic box,
which our consignor has also filled with cigars. Very good.
765: R.A.F. 332 SQUADRON (NORWEGIAN) FLAG
USD 1,200 - 1,500
R.A.F. 332 SQUADRON (NORWEGIAN) FLAGA superb D-Day and defense of Britain relic, the flag of RAF 332 Squadron
(Norwegian) which played a prominent role in offensive and defensive operations from Britain and France from January, 1942 until
the end of the war. This large flag measures 7' 9" x 5' 7" and is constructed of separate pieces of blue, white and red cloth. The hoist
also has a length of hemp rope and a closed brass loop sewn within white canvas. The outer corners of the flag are worn and
rounded from obvious extended time flown. The upper-left corner of the flag has been professionally painted with the squadron
number "332" in 4" tall gold letters outlined in black. An evocative relic in very good condition. No.332 (Norwegian) Squadron was a
fighter squadron that served with Fighter Command until 1943 and then with 2nd Tactical Air Force. It was formed at Catterick in
January 1942, and with sister Squadron 331 formed a wing based at North Weald. The two took part in offensive sweeps over
France, and in the Dieppe raid in August 1942. In 1944, the squadron was used to provide fighter cover for the D-Day landings, and
it was moved to Normandy in mid-August. It soon flew armed reconnaissance missions in support of the advancing armies, and then
attacked enemy transport and communications in Germany until the end of the war.
766: FORD MOTOR COMPANY SWASTIKA BANNER
USD 1,000 - 1,200
FORD MOTOR COMPANY SWASTIKA BANNERVery rare N.S.D.A.P. banner, 72" x 8", red moir‚ rayon with silver fringe at either
end and hand-painted lettering "Ford Motor Company A.G." applied above a swastika which was sewn to the banner at one end. The
opposite end of the banner also bears painted lettering (in German): "Automotive Winter Testing of the O.N.S. [highest national car
racing sports office] Garmisch-Partenkirchen Feb. 3-6, 1937 The Winning Driver" Very good. Henry Ford was ideologically in many
respects close to Hitler, and was bestowed several honors by the government of the Third Reich.
767: FAIRY TALE BOOK INSCRIBED TO ADOLF HITLER FROM
USD 750 - 1,000
FAIRY TALE BOOK INSCRIBED TO ADOLF HITLER FROM GAULEITERIllustrated book of fairy tales, "Herm. Vogel Bilder- u.
Geschichtenbuch", illustrated by Hermann Vogel (Munich: Braun u. Schneider), 1903, 96pp. folio, in a red paperboard slipcase. The
book is a collection of fairy tales and myths, with lavish and intricate pen-and-ink illustrations by Vogel, a premier German illustrator
of the early 20th century. Most interestingly, the verso of the flyleaf bears the inscription, in full: "With Christmas greetings from the
Vogtland forest to our dear Fuhrer Adolf Hitler, with faithful devotion and dedication, Martin Mutschmann, Christmas 1928". MARTIN
MUTSCHMANN (1879-1947) was the Gauleiter of Saxony from 1925 to the end of the Third Reich. The book bears some soiling and
bumps to the covers, and minor splitting at the spine, else very good.
768: EVA BRAUN'S OPERA GLASSES
USD 2,000 - 3,000
EVA BRAUN'S OPERA GLASSESEva Braun's opera glasses, a very high-quality pair of optics manufactured by Carl Zeiss. The 3 x
13.5 glasses themselves are decorated in mother of pearl with set onto a polished brass frame. A knurled focus knob is set at center,
and the left lens may be adjusted as well. A similarly decorated telescoping handle may be affixed to the right of the glasses. This
handle is carefully engraved with Braun's "butterfly" monogram, designed for her by Albert Speer, at the bottom of the handle. The
glasses and handle fit into a Zeiss faux leather case which is thoughtfully fitted with a small mirror as well. A small snap-closure
compartment on the back of the case still contains two cleaning cloths from Berlin optometrist "Rodenstock." Case bears surface
wear, glasses are fine and fully functional. Ex: a 60 year old collection, originally purchased from Mohawk Arms.
769: SS ESTONIAN LEGION RING
USD 2,000 - 3,000
SS ESTONIAN LEGION RINGVery rare silver Estonian Legion ring, issued to members of that military unit within the Waffen SS
Verfgungstruppe and consisting of Estonian soldiers. This ring, similar in several respects to the SS Totenkopf ring, bears an arm
with upraised sword on a shield at front, surrounded by several indistinguishable symbols. Within the band are two hallmarks, as well
as evidence that the band was professionally resized at some point in time. Worn a bit, still very good. Ex: Hermann Historica. The
Estonian Legion was announced on August 28, 1942 by the German occupying powers and formally established on October 1, 1942.
Its members, under German command, fought largely in the Ukraine.
770: A LIFE PRESERVER FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT, THE "AVISO
USD 1,500 - 2,000
A LIFE PRESERVER FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT, THE "AVISO GRILLE"Excellent relic from Adolf Hitler's yacht, the "Aviso
Grille", a life ring which was aboard the veseel during her service during the Third Reich and until she was sold for scrap. The 28"
diameter kapok-filled life preserver still has the rope hand-holds encircling it. It was overpainted in red and white after its capture by
the British and the name "GRILLE LONDON" was painted in black block letters on one side. A later owner carefully removed some of
the paint on the other side to reveal the life preserver's original lettering: "Aviso Grille" in blue and black Gothic lettering on a white
background with blue trim. Overall this relic remains in very good condition. Accompanied by an original 1971 letter of provenance on
a First National Bank and Trust Co. letterhead from Beverly, NJ in which the signer states that he personally removed the life
preserved from the yacht when it was being broken-up and explains that the black lettering was undertaken while the vessel was in
British hands and used for training. Grille was built by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg and was commissioned in May, 1935. In May 1936,
she conveyed Hitler and Admiral Erich Raeder in the fleet parade at the dedication of the Marine Memorial and in October , 1936 she
transported Field Marshal von Blomberg on an official visit to Norway. The next official use was in October 1937, transporting a
Wehrmacht delegation to England for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Inbetween, the vessel was apparently
used a few more times by Hitler for entertaining state visitors and others. At war's end, the Grille was seized by Britain, and later sold
to private owners in the United States in 1947. She was broken-up in New Jersey in 1952.
771: PRESENTATION TANKARD TO FREGATTENKAPITAN CHRISTIANSEN
USD 1,000 - 1,500
PRESENTATION TANKARD TO FREGATTENKAPITAN CARL CHRISTIANSEN FROM HIS BROTHER LUFTWAFFE GEN.
FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSENPresentation sterling silver tankard presented by Luftwaffe Gen. FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSEN to his
brother, Brigadefuhrer CARL CHRISTIANSEN. The 4 «" tall tankard has a hinged lid with a Luftwaffe eagle and swastika engraved at
top. The presentation reads (in German): "The Wehrmacht Commander in the Netherlands and Corps Commander of the N.S. Flying
Corps Holland 1940/41 - [Signature] General der Flieger". On the opposite side, facing a right-handed user, is a fine engraving of a
lighthouse and a village, captioned: "Hoek van Holland". Hallmarked on bottom "925" and "Beveer v. Kempanavos". Fine.
FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSEN (1879-1972) was a World War I German seaplane ace who claimed shooting down twenty planes and
an airship. During World War II, he was the commander of the German Wehrmacht in the Netherlands; he was convicted of war
crimes after the war. CARL CHRISTIANSEN (1884-1969) was a Kriegsmarine officer and the younger brother the general. During
World War I he had bravely delivered arms to an African colony despite the near destruction of his vessel and his own wounding.
From 1934-37 he served as Polizeipraesident in Magdeburg. In June 1940, Carl served as Fregattenkapitan der Reserve zur
Verfuegung on his brother's staff, and in April, 1941 he was promoted to NSFK-Brigadefuehrer. After September, 1942 Carl served
as a General Inspector at the Reichskommissar for the Merchant Marine.
772: "DER PARTEITAG DER FREIHEIT" TAKEN FROM THE REICHS
USD 800 - 1,200
"DER PARTEITAG DER FREIHEIT" TAKEN FROM THE REICHS CHANCELLERY"Der Parteitag der Freiheit" ["The Party Day of
Freedom"] (Munich: Zentralverlag der NSDAP., Franz Eher Nachf.), 1936, 320pp. 8vo., a comprehensive collection of speeches,
photographs, and narratives from the 1935 National Party Convention at Nuremberg. Bound in red leather boards. The binding is
split at the title page and among the photo plates near the back, with some foxing on the back pages, else very good. Our
consignor's father was the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command from June to August, 1945. During this period,
he had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes from the Reichschancellery, specifically Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This
example is one of those volumes. With a copy of the consignor's notarized letter of provenance.
773: "DIE BRAUNE POST" NEWSPAPER HOLDER
USD 75 - 100
"DIE BRAUNE POST" NEWSPAPER HOLDERWood newspaper holder for the Nazi newspaper "Die Braune Post" whose name and
logo is printed in white letters on the 25 1/2" frame. The reverse of the same frame bears the name of the presumed edition this
frame held: "Nationalsozialistische Sonntagszeitung". Some wear and tear from use. These newspaper holders were used at
restaurants and bars to hold and advertise newspapers and to prevent theft.
774: FLICK YOUR ASHES ON HITLER'S HEARTH
USD 200 - 300
"FLICK YOUR ASHES ON HITLER'S HEARTH"A curious Hitler relic, a solid brass ashtray, 6" x 5 1/2" x 1" tall being a replica of
Adolf Hitler's fireplace in the great room at the Berghof. Engraved at top is the legend: "FLICK YOUR ASHES ON HITLER'S
HEARTH" with the addition at bottom:"This is an exact copy of the fireplace in Hitler's former home at Berchtesgaden from which the
marble piece inset above is an actual part taken from there one month after V-E Day". At top is inset an unevenly cut 7/8" x 1/4"
piece of red-brown marble. On the bottom of the ashtray is a printed certificate of authenticity signed in facsimile by three soldiers
who recovered the hearth from the drawing room fireplace at the Berghof in June, 1945 while on a "technical war assignment". Very
good.
775: "MIT HITLER IN POLEN" PRESENTATION EDITION, FROM THE
USD 600 - 800
"MIT HITLER IN POLEN" PRESENTATION EDITION, FROM THE REICHS CHANCELLERY LIBRARYBook taken from the Reichs
Chancellery library, "Mit Hitler in Polen", by Heinrich Hoffmann and Wilhelm Keitel (Berlin: Zeitgeschichte-Verlag), 1939, 94pp. 4to., a
collection of propaganda and documentary photographs, chronicling the German invasion of Poland and its aftermath. Includes
many images of Hitler touring the carnage he has created. Bound in natural leather boards, with a plain paperboard slipcover. Two
loose pages, minor bumping at the spine, splitting at the top and bottom of the slipcover, else very good. Our consignor's father was
the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command from June to August, 1945. During this period, he had the opportunity
to "liberate" several volumes from the Reichschancellery, specifically Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of
those volumes. With consignor's notarized letter of provenance.
776: (ALLACH PORCELAIN) PROF. THEODOR KARNER PORCELAIN DEER
USD 250 - 350
(ALLACH PORCELAIN) PROF. THEODOR KARNER PORCELAIN DEER FIGURETHEODOR KARNER (1884-1966) German
porcelain sculptor, painter and designer, appointed an SS-Haupsturmfuhrer for his role in supervising the SS slave labor porcelain
factory at Allach, a sub-camp of Dachau. A small, delicate sculpture of a reclining deer, 3 1/4 wide in white unpainted porcelain. This
piece was designed by Karner, and it bears his name on the bottom, along with the number "48" and the mark of the maker
"Essenbach". Fine.
777: 11TH FLIEGERKORPS COMMEMORATIVE LETTER OPENER
USD 200 - 300
11TH FLIEGERKORPS COMMEMORATIVE LETTER OPENERBronze commemorative letter opener from the 11th Fliegerkorps,
10" long, bears a Luftwaffe eagle and swastika at top, and a "wolfsangel" at the bottom of the grip. The reverse is stamped:
"ERRINERUNG FLG. HORST KP 63/XI". Fine.
778: 1936 OLYMPIC COIN AND TABLE MEDAL
USD 150 - 200
1936 OLYMPIC COIN AND TABLE MEDALLot of two items, includes a cased table medal, 2 3/4" dia. brass alloy, shows Olympic
bell, rings, and honoring the 1936 "Radsternfahrt" bicyclists' meeting, and the official bronze coin minted by the government and sold
in Munich and Berlin (next to the Reichskanzlei). The coin was designed by Karl Roth. Very good.
779: A BOOK FROM ADOLF HITLER'S LIBRARY
USD 800 - 1,200
A BOOK FROM ADOLF HITLER'S LIBRARYA book from Adolf Hitler's personal library and bearing his personal bookplate. The
book is "Hindenburg-Denkmal fur das deutsche Volk" ("Hindenburg Memorial for the German People") by Paul Lindenburg (Berlin:
Vaterlandischer Verlag), 1922. 488pp. 10 1/2" x 13 3/4" with pictorial and gilt-titled cloth cover. An elaborate, heavily-illustrated
tribute to Hindenburg. The front pastedown bears Hitler's bookplate which bears his name, "Ex Libris", and shows a national eagle,
swastika, and oak leaves. Fine.
780: A GERMAN FLAG CAPTURED BY AMERICAN LIBERATORS ON THEIR
USD 750 - 1,000
A GERMAN FLAG CAPTURED BY AMERICAN LIBERATORS ON THEIR FIRST FULL DAY IN PARISA fine relic from the liberation
of Paris, a German vehicle recognition flag captured by an American soldier and dated the day after the first Americans enterered
the city. The soldier also added the names of 40 of his fellow G.I.s in ink in the white field of the flag. This cotton two-piece
N.S.D.A.P. flag measures 38" x 27" and has brass grommets at all corners so that the flag could be tied to the roof or hood of a
vehicle. The soldier, probably "W. R. COOK", notes in black ink: "TAKEN IN PARIS 8-26-44" and adds the names of those with him,
including his commanding officer, one "LT. DELOZIER". The French under Leclerc disobeyed orders and were the first to enter
Paris, on August 24th, with the Americans following the next day. The city was far from calm at this time, with Germans snipers even
firing upon Leclerc's victory parade on the 26th. We have confirmed that the men listed were from the 4th Infantry Division, the first to
enter the grateful city, and several would die in combat later in the war. Lt. William Delozier would be awarded the Silver Star. Very
good.
781: A KEY CAPTURED AT THE "EAGLE'S NEST"
USD 700 - 900
A KEY CAPTURED AT THE "EAGLE'S NEST"A fine relic obtained by one of the first Americans to reach the "Eagle's Nest" above
Berchtesgaden and the Berghof, a 3 3/4" brass key identified by the G.I. at the time as being the key to Adolf Hitler's office in that
remote building. The key is engraved with the number "118" and an aluminum tag with the same number attached to it with a steel
ring. Joseph H. Johnson, 22 at the time and a member of the 290th Combat Engineer Battalion, was with a five man patrol that
apparently was the first to reach the Eagle's Nest. The elevator (still operating today) was out of service, so Johnson climbed 630
ladder rungs to reach the structure. On entering, he found the building deserted and proceeded to remove souvenirs, among them
this key. The key was given to our consignor when in 1974 he purchased most of the items Johnson had "liberated". Included as
provenance is a copy of a 1946 newspaper article picturing Johnson and "Hitler's keys", and describing how Johnson came to
acquire his souvenirs. Also included are copies of two 1974 letters from Johnson to our consignor mentioning other items Johnson
had sold to the man, and a manuscript statement from our consignor further explaining events surrounding his acquisition. A second
key accompanies the bronze key, this one apparently for a machinery cabinet. While it is impossble to prove that the bronze key
here is indisputably the one used to access Hitler's office, a very strong case exists for it having originated from Hitler's mountaintop
retreat.
782: A PRESENTATION FOLDER FOR A HISTORIC MANUSCRIPT GIVEN
USD 400 - 500
A PRESENTATION FOLDER FOR A HISTORIC MANUSCRIPT GIVEN TO ADOLF HITLERElaborate presentation folder used to
enclose a historic letter to Adolf Hitler. The hard-back vellum folder measures 18" x 14" overall and contains marbled papers within.
The front cover has a gold and red metal heraldic shield at upper left, and the bottom right bears a calligraphic presentation
inscription in German: "To Herr Reichschancellor Adolf Hitler, the leader of the German People, the undersigned dedicates this letter
from the leading fighter for Germany and German freedom, Knight Ulrich von Hutten, in reverence and esteem. [From] Friedrich Karl
Freiherr von Hutten zum Stolzenberg" Four cloth ties are present to secure the covers. Covers are soiled, still quite good. The
original document is, unfortunately, no longer present. Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523) was a German scholar, poet, satirist and
reformer. He was an outspoken critic of the Roman Catholic Church and a bridge between the Renaissance humanists and the
Lutheran Reformation. He was also a leader of the Imperial Knights of the Holy Roman Empire. The family has flourished ever since,
many being barons from Wurzburg and elsewhere in Bavaria.
783: ADOLF HITLER BED SHEET
USD 1,500 - 2,000
ADOLF HITLER BED SHEETWhite cotton bed sheet, 82" x 59", featuring a decorative lace fringe along the top edge, with the
embroidered initials "AH", approx 2" square, at the center top. The sheet is the correct size for a single bed, and was likely used on a
guest bed at one of Hitler's residences. Fine.
784: ADOLF HITLER OVERSIZE PERSONALIZED TABLECLOTH
USD 2,000 - 3,000
ADOLF HITLER OVERSIZE PERSONALIZED TABLECLOTHLarge beige linen picnic tablecloth likely presented to Adolf Hitler, 75" x
84", with five 2 3/4" wide macram‚ panels which run the entire length of the tablecloth and which bear alternating swastikas and
diamond-shaped designs. The tablecloth also bears a small embroidered tag with his monogram "A H" in very fine red thread
professionally hand-sewn to one edge. This style monogram matches that used by his future wide, Eva Braun.
785: ADOLF HITLER WINE BOTTLE COASTER
USD 800 - 1,200
ADOLF HITLER WINE BOTTLE COASTERSterling silver wine bottle coaster used at Adolf Hitler's lunch and dinner tables. The 4
1/8" diameter coaster is engraved "A H" in Roman lettering on one side. The top of the coaster flares sharply outwards, and within
the coaster contains a brown absorbent felt filler. The bottom is hallmarked by noted silversmith "Wellner". Fine. Shown on page 78
of "COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO 'LIBERATED ADOLF HITLER MEMORABILIA'" by Mark D. Griffith, M.D.
786: ADOLF HITLER HEATING STOVE DECORATIVE TILE
USD 300 - 400
ADOLF HITLER HEATING STOVE DECORATIVE TILEDecorative tile used in a heating stove bearing in relief an image of Hitler in
relief, 8" x 9 3/4" x 2" deep, glazed porcelain with a brown finish. Hitler is in a Brownshirt uniform and wears a party pin with static
swastika making this an early piece. The tile is said to have originated at Berchtesgaden, possibly from the home of Martin Bormann,
though we cannot substantiate this. A few marginal chips, else very good.
787: ADOLF HITLER INFORMAL LUNCH PLATE
USD 500 - 700
ADOLF HITLER INFORMAL LUNCH PLATEWhite china luncheon plate made for Adolf Hitler by the SS Allach subcamp of Dachau.
The 9 3/4" diameter plate bears his initials "A H" on either side of a highly-detailed gold eagle and swastika device on the rim of the
plate. The bottom of the plate is marked with the trademark SS runes and "Allach". The set was found in a deserted storage area in
the 1970s in unopened boxes, likely moved there from either the Berghof or the Braun Haus. A 1/2" repaired chip in the rim, else fine
condition. Allach was opened on March 19, 1943 as the largest subcamp of Dachau concentration camp because of the shortage of
labor in the armament and building industry. The camp was also the manufacturing site of Allach porcelain and German dress
uniform swords and daggers.
788: ADOLF HITLER NAPKIN RING
USD 750 - 1,000
ADOLF HITLER NAPKIN RINGFine original formal silver napkin ring from one of Hitler's formal dinner services, 1 3/4" tall, 1 1/2"
diameter, bearing a large Nazi eagle and swastika device in relief, the swastika flanked by Hitler's initials "A H" at bottom. At top and
bottom the ring also bears an engraved "Greek key" design. On the opposite side the napkin ring bears the hallmarks of silversmiths
Bruckmann, "925" purity stamp, and other appropriate hallmarks. Some light tarnishing, else fine condition. Sold with a modern
reproduction of Hitler's formal linen napkin with one corner embroidered with national eagle, swastika, and his initials "A H". Two
pieces. The Bruckmann "formal pattern" of silver flatware and tableware was made as a 50th birthday present to Hitler from Albert
Speer. There are believed to be six complete sets of 500 pieces, or possibly five sets of 600 pieces, and they were distributed
among the places Hitler frequented the most: the "Berghof" (Hitler's mountain home); "Der Adlerhorst" (the Eagle's Nest); the
"Gasthaus" (Guest House) at Obersalzberg: the "Braune Haus" (the "Brown House"); the "Prinzregentenplaz" apartment in Munich;
and the "Reichskanzlei" in Berlin.
789: ADOLF HITLER OCCUPATION OF DANZIG POCKET WATCH
USD 200 - 300
ADOLF HITLER OCCUPATION OF DANZIG POCKET WATCHSilver cased pocket watch bearing celebrating the occupation of
Danzig. The watch, 2" diameter, bears a bust profile of Hitler in relief with the date of the occupation: "19. 9. 1939" and "Danzig"
beneath the bust. When opened, the reverse bears the engraved name and address of a watch dealer in Vienna. Crystal is cracked,
however the movement is operational when wound. In fitted case. On Sep. 19, 1939 Hitler made a triumphal entry into the formerly
free city and delivered a foreign policy speech that offered conciliation with France and Britain, suggesting that the war could be
concluded on the basis of the German territorial gains already achieved.
790: ADOLF HITLER POCKET WATCH
USD 150 - 200
ADOLF HITLER POCKET WATCHAdolf Hitler pocket watch, a silly probable period piece, possibly created for the American market,
pictures a bust profile of Hitler with three swastikas. In working condition, though the rear of the case is scratched and other fittings
are worn. No Patek Philippe here.
791: ADOLF HITLER STATIONERY CARDS
USD 400 - 500
ADOLF HITLER STATIONERY CARDSLot of six blank stationary cards, each 7 1/2" x 5", bearing Hitler's name in gold, beneath an
eagle and swastika, with his place of residence, Munich, and a space for the date. Some bear very minor chips or staining along the
bottom edges, else fine. Our consignor's father was the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command from June to
August, 1945. During this period, he had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes and other items from the Reichschancellery,
specifically Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of those items. With consignor's notarized letter of provenance.
792: ADOLF HITLER SOUVENIR PORCELAIN PLATE
USD 150 - 200
ADOLF HITLER SOUVENIR PORCELAIN PLATEAn Adolf Hitler souvenir plate showing a tower which still stands today. Minor
crazing to the surface but nice and vibrant imagery. Measures 8 5/16” in diameter.
793: ALLACH "STEHENDES REHKITZ NO. 84"
USD 1,000 - 1,500
ALLACH "STEHENDES REHKITZ NO. 84"Allach porcelain piece, the "Stehendes Rehkitz No. 84" ("Standing Fawn"), a most
attractive full-standing figure of a fawn, about 11 1/4" tall overall and 9 1/4" wide. This piece was designed in 1938 by Prof. Theodor
Karner, the senior director of the SS porcelain works at Allach. Allach stylized SS runes are embossed on the underside, along with
Karner's name, the model number, and "Allach". Fine condition, with only a minute chip to the very tip of the right section of the front
left hoof, largely unnoticeable and easily mended. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private
concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's
eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the
production of these pieces.
794: ALLACH "BERLIN BEAR"
USD 400 - 600
ALLACH "BERLIN BEAR"Scarce Allach "Berlin Bear", a porcelain full-figured standing bear, 8 1/4" tall symbolizing the City of Berlin
and given to dignitaries on the occasion of their visits. This piece was designed by artist Franz Nagy and placed into production in
1939. Nagy's name appears embossed on the bottom of the figure, along with green printed stylized SS runes and the Allach
hallmark. Fine condition, with absolutely no damage. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private
795: ALLACH "JULLEUCHTER" CANDLE HOLDER
USD 800 - 1,000
ALLACH "JULLEUCHTER" CANDLE HOLDERRed clay candle holder, 8 3/4" tall by 4 1/4" square at the base, with an indentation at
the apex for a candle, and decorated with cut-out heart and wheel shapes. The item is further decorated with a series of dots
pressed into the clay. One foot is marked with an "SS" rune, indicating that it was manufactured with slave labor at the Allach
porcelain factory at Dachau. These "Julleuchter" ("Yule Lanterns") were given to SS members as a presentation piece, and were
intended to be used during the "Julfest", a pagan-esque celebration intended to replace Christian winter solstice celebrations. Bears
candle wax residue inside and out. Fine.
796: ALLACH "LEUCHTER NO. 63"
USD 300 - 400
ALLACH "LEUCHTER NO. 63"Allach porcelain piece, the "Leuchter No. 63", a baroque candle holder 3 1/2" tall overall. A metal
candle holder has been affixed to the original porcelain base. This piece was designed in 1937 by artist Peter Nagy. Allach stylized
SS runes are embossed on the underside. Fine condition, with absolutely no damage. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur
797: ALLACH "LIEGENDER BAER NO. 8"
USD 500 - 700
Allach porcelain piece, "Liegender Bar", or "Lying Bear", Model 8, painted version. This attractive figurine, about 3 1/4" wide, is
carefully painted in various shades of brown with a black snout and claws. This piece was designed in 1936 by the noted Prof.
Theodor Karner who directed production at Allach, and his name is embossed on the underside along with the Allach stylized SS
runes. Fine condition, with absolutely no damage. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private
798: ALLACH "LIEGEND ZICKLEIN 102"
USD 500 - 600
ALLACH "LIEGEND ZICKLEIN 102"Allach porcelain piece, the "Liegend Zicklein", or "Lying Goat", Model 102, painted version. This
delicate figurine, about 4 1/2" wide, bears painted facial features, hooves, and tail. This piece was designed in 1936 by the noted
Prof. Theodor Karner who directed production at Allach, and his name is embossed on the underside along with the Allach stylized
SS runes and the design number "102". Fine condition, with absolutely no damage. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur
799: ALLACH "TAFELLEUCHTER MIT VASE NO. 23"
USD 600 - 800
ALLACH "TAFELLEUCHTER MIT VASE NO. 23"Attractive baroque two-sconce table candle and vase combination, called the
"Tafelleuchter mit Vase # 23" and designed by Franz Nagy and placed into production in 1936. This 13 1/2" wide porcelain features
two candle holders at the extreme ends with a small flower vase at center. The piece is highlighted in gold-colored paint, indicated
wartime production as earlier pre-war pieces bore genuine golding. The bottom of the piece has embossed markings including
stylized SS runes and Allach hallmark, and the design number "23". Fine condition, with absolutely no damage. The porcelain factory
Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to
produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest
subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces.
800: ALLACH HAND-PAINTED BOWL AND VASE
USD 400 - 600
ALLACH HAND-PAINTED BOWL AND VASETwo rare ceramic hand-painted Allach objects. A bowl, 10 1/2" dia. with impressionistic
images of pink daisies and green leaves, in imitation of patterns found in Asian ceramics. The underside of the bowl bears the
interwined SS runes characterisitic of Allach production. Fine condition. Also present is an Allach ceramic vase, approx. 6 1/2" tall by
7 1/2" dia. The vase is unmarked, but bears a floral pattern identical to that of the bowl. Also in fine condition. The porcelain factory
Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to
produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest
subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces.
801: ALLACH SS STANDARD BEARER
USD 1,000 - 1,500
ALLACH SS STANDARD BEARERPorcelain statue, approx. 13" tall, a very rare depiction of an SS soldier in full dress uniform with
a gorget and helmet, manufactured by the Allach porcelain factory at Dachau. This is the first version of this statue, featuring a
dagger in a leather hanger at his side, as opposed to later versions, which featured a chain dagger hanger. The statue is marked on
the base: "T. Karner 42", with an Allach SS "sig" runes hallmark. This example is unfortunately missing both arms, which have
broken off below the shoulder, as well as the handle of the dagger. The rim of the helmet is also chipped. Still a very desirable piece.
802: ALLACH VASE #502
USD 200 - 300
ALLACH VASE #502Small partially-painted flower vase, approx. 4 1/2" tall with concentric rings painted about the body, Allach
model #502 (painted). The bottom of the vase is marked with the factory stylized SS runes and "Allach" name. Fine condition. The
porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by
Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at
Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces.
803: ALLACH VASE #502
USD 200 - 300
ALLACH VASE #502Small partially-painted flower vase, approx. 4 1/2" tall with concentric rings painted about the body, Allach
model #502 (painted). The bottom of the vase is marked with the factory stylized SS runes and "Allach" name. Fine condition. The
porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by
Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at
Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces.
804: AMERICAN BRONZE SUBMARINE MODELS (2)
USD 300 - 400
AMERICAN BRONZE SUBMARINE MODELS (2)Lot of two bronze models of American submarines, likely made in-theater or at a
shipyard. Included is a well-crafted and stylish full-hull model of a sleek submarine, 7 1/2" long, set onto a solid teak base which in
turn is mounted on a cast bronze ashtray. Also present is a larger model, 10" long, solid bronze, equally attractive. Exhibition History:
U.S. Naval War College Museum "Trench Art" & Naval Scrimshaw", 1990; Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, 1995-2007. Provenance:
The War Museum, New York.
805: AMERICAN CIVILIAN GAS MASK
USD 100 - 150
AMERICAN CIVILIAN GAS MASKAmerican M1A2-1-1 noncombatant gas mask, size medium adult. The mask consists of a
olive-drab rubberized body, with yellow plastic lenses. A canister filter with printed instructions is mounted at the mouth, and a single
exhale valve is placed beneath the chin. The mask is stored in a green canvas satchel, printed with the U.S. Chemical Division logo
and the size information. Also present is the original cardboard shipping carton with printed instructions. In fine, unissued condition.
806: AMERICAN OFFICER'S "UTAH BEACH" TRAVEL CASE
USD 150 - 200
AMERICAN OFFICER'S "UTAH BEACH" TRAVEL CASEAn American officer's leather travel case which accompanied him
throughout his travels in England and continental Europe, as attested to by his having burned his dozens of destinations into the
body of the case. "James R. Randall" whose nickname "Dunk" also appears on the 12" x 7" x 5 1/2" case, notes that he sailed on the
troopship Aquitania and was for some time stationed at "Camp Blackshaw Moor". He then apparently landed on "Utah Beach" having
been transported by "L.S.T.". It appears that Randall fought throughout France, Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, and Germany,
including the area about the Ardennes, at Avranches, Bastogne, Frankfurt, Liege, and dozens of other locales. The case, in excellent
shape, also contains several Bakelite soap and other containers. In all likelihood, Randall was a member of the 565th Anti-Aircraft
Battalion.
807: AMERICAN PARATROOPER'S WRIST COMPASS
USD 150 - 200
AMERICAN PARATROOPER'S WRIST COMPASSTaylor brown bakelite wrist compass with brown leather strap, worn by American
paratroopers during World War II. The 2 1/4" face bears a 360 degree dial and the compass needle remains functional. The reverse
of the case is marked: "U.S. ARMY COMPASS, WRIST LIQUID FILLED". Very good.
808: AMERICAN SUBMARINE DESK MODEL
USD 150 - 200
AMERICAN SUBMARINE DESK MODELHeavy brass model, 20 1/2" long , depicting an American submarine, with two American
pennies attached to represent hatch covers. The model rests on a 4" x 16" brass stand, which bears a stamp "US" over an anchor.
The model appears to be missing certain details, such as its rudder, screws, and radio masts, else very good.
809: AMERICAN SUBMARINE R-13 PRESENTATION SILVER CIGARETTE
USD 200 - 300
AMERICAN SUBMARINE R-13 PRESENTATION SILVER CIGARETTE CASESilver cigarette case, 3 3/4" x 3", bearing the initials
"PM", engraved within a small box on the lid. The reverse is engraved with the dedication: "From the Crew of the U.S.S. R-13", along
with a profile image of the submarine. The inside of the case bears the characters "IIV", but is otherwise unmarked. The R-13 was an
R-class coastal submarine, launched at Quincy, MA, on Aug. 27, 1919, and was stationed at Pearl Harbor, where she contributed to
the development of the U.S. Navy's submarine tactics. She was transferred to New London and later Key West, where she was used
as a training vessel throughout World War II. Very good. Ex: The War Museum, New York.
810: ART FROM A U.S. ARMY PRISON FOR NAZI ADMINISTRATORS
USD 150 - 200
ART FROM A U.S. ARMY PRISON FOR NAZI ADMINISTRATORSUnusual, crudely-cast ceramic medallion, 4" wide x 1/2" thick, an
image in bas relief of a prison camp showing a guard tower, barracks, and barbed wire, captioned beneath: "1945 LUDWIGSBURG"
and bears a hand-engraved signature of the artist "Heinlein" on verso. During the war, the facility was used by Flak-Regiment 25 as
its base. At war's end, the camp came under the control of the U.S. Army which used it to hold major Nazi prisoners, including former
Obergruppenfhrer Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia, and Ministers Richard Walther Darr‚ and Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk. The
artist very likely had been a prisoner at the camp as well. Very good.
811: BELGIAN RESISTANCE FIGHTER'S STICKPINS AND BUTTONHOLE
USD 250 - 350
BELGIAN RESISTANCE FIGHTER'S STICKPINS AND BUTTONHOLE PINLot of three scarce pins awarded to an identified World
War II Belgian resistance fighter. The two stickpins, one with loose pin, and one buttonhole pin bear identical 3/4" enameled metal
emblems with "V" victory emblems on concentric black, yellow and red rings with laurel wreaths and the word: "RESISTANCE".
These pins were given to Theophile Segers of the "Organisation Lord Denys" and copies of various identification documents and
citations given to him are included.
812: BERGHOF FRONT DOOR HANDLE
USD 1,500 - 2,000
BERGHOF FRONT DOOR HANDLEA significant relic from Adolf Hitler's retreat, the "Berghof": a solid brass door handle recovered
at the scene by an American intelligence-gathering officer who had also landed on Omaha Beach on the morning of D-Day. The
handle measures 10 1/2" long with a ribbed knob. Those entering the residence would push down upon this handle to activate the
lock mechanism. This relic was kept by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who was a senior member of the headquarters staff
of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. McKenrick attached a label a paper tag to the handle in later years, now somewhat
faded: "FRONT DOOR FROM EAGLE'S NEST BERCHTESGADEN LIBERATED O/A JUNE OR JULY 1945". Also present is
McKenrick's CONAD pass, June, 1945, as well as copies taken from McKenrick's personal notebook indicating that he had arrived
off Vierville (Omaha Beach) on June 6, 1945 and other details of his lengthy service which lasted the duration of the war. On June 6,
1944 McKenrick and elements of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation
points and offload ammunition. In September, 1945 McKenrick was detached and ordered by the Continental Advanced Section
(CONAD) in Nancy, France to proceed to Berchtesgaden to search the partially-destroyed Berghof for any remaining documents
related to Hitler or the administration of the Third Reich. With letter of provenance from the officer's daughter.
813: BODY IDENTIFICATION BOTTLES
USD 100 - 150
BODY IDENTIFICATION BOTTLESA grim reminder of war's toll, a set of six 4" long green glass bottles with waterproof seals and
caps in which indentifying details concerning the deceased soldier' could be placed for recovery upon exhumation at a safer time.
The bottles are contained within their regulation cardboard box labeled "BOTTLE - IDENTIFICATION, BURIAL" with instructions that
the bottle be placed under the deceased's left armpit, and that if a marker could not be erected, a second bottle with the same
information should be placed in the center of the grave, at its head, until a marker could be raised. Fine condition.
814: BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF ADOLF HITLER
USD 500 - 700
BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF ADOLF HITLERBook from the library of Adolf Hitler and containing a genuine Hitler book plate:
"Krakau Image of a German State in the East" by Dr. Heinrich Kurtz (Beyreuth: Verlag Beyreuth), 1944. 120pp. 4to. in boards of
which 80pp are photo illustrations. The inside of the front cover bears Hitler's 3 «" x 4" "Ex Libris" book plate. Very good.
815: BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF ADOLF HITLER
USD 500 - 700
BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF ADOLF HITLERBook from the library of Adolf Hitler and containing a genuine Hitler book plate:
"Over the Meuse Forcing the Crossing at Montherme" by Heinz Maassen (Dusseldorf: Volkischer Verlag), 1942. 86pp. 8vo. with 8pp.
of photos. An account of the crossing of the Meuse at Montherme, France which resulted in a rout of the defending French and
brought about the speedy advance to the coast and the evacuation at Dunkirk. The inside of the front cover bears Hitler's 3 «" x 4"
"Ex Libris" book plate. Very good.
816: BOOK PRESENTED TO ADOLF HITLER BY BERNHARD RUST
USD 800 - 1,200
BOOK PRESENTED TO ADOLF HITLER BY BERNHARD RUSTExcellent relic recovered from the Reichschancellery in Berlin, a
specially-bound volume inscribed by Minister of Science, Education, and National Culture BERNHARD RUST (1883-1945) to Adolf
Hitler and kept by Hitler in his library. The volume, "III. Bericht uber die Ausgrabungen in Olympia" (III Report of the Excavations in
Olympia, Winter 1938/38), was authored by Emil Kunze and Hans Schleif, [n.p., n.d.], 154 pp. 8" x 10 1/2", with three fold-outs and
110 illustrations. The volume is beautifully bound in fine-grained red leather with gilt title on the spine and a gilt national eagle with
swastika on the front cover. The front flyleaf bears a calligraphic inscription in German: "In Gratitude and Loyalty to the Fuhrer! In the
name of the German Science" and is signed by Rust. Cover very lightly scuffed at edges and one tiny spot on front cover, otherwise
very fine condition. Our consignor's father was the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command from June to August,
1945. During this period, he had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes from the Reichschancellery, specifically Hitler's offices
and those adjoining. This example is one of those volumes. With consignor's notarized letter of provenance.
817: BRANDENBURG RUSSIAN TANK PLAQUE
USD 100 - 150
BRANDENBURG RUSSIAN TANK PLAQUEMetal plaque, 4"x 6", celebrates the 35th anniversary of the capture of Brandenburg,
Germany, by Russian forces. The plaque bears the image of a Russian T-34 tank crushing an iron fence, with the date "27. April,
1945" on the recto. The verso bears the inscription, translated: "35th anniversary of the liberation of the anti-fascist resistance fighter
from the former masters, Brandenburg". The plaque is cased in a padded paperboard box, with a paper label inside the lid,
identifying the occasion. The award was manufactured while Brandenburg was a part of East Germany, and the inscriptions
emphasize the triumph of socialism over fascism. Very good.
818: CHILD'S WOOD "TORPEDO-DESTROYER" MODEL
USD 100 - 150
CHILD'S WOOD "TORPEDO-DESTROYER" MODELA wooden ship model kit produced in Bavaria ca. 1938, one of a set of three
"Fleet Models" offered by the firm. The pre-painted pieces are packed within a 15" x 2" box bearing an image of the various models.
Within are two sets of plans from which the child could choose to build either the French or German version of a "torpedo-destroyer".
The plans also offer some statistics on crew, armament, etc. of the genuine vessels. Very good, and it appears that all pieces are
present.
819: CHILDREN'S BOOK FROM HITLER'S BERGHOF
USD 600 - 800
CHILDREN'S BOOK FROM HITLER'S BERGHOFHard-cover children's book, "Funf Wiegen und noch eine" ("Five Cradles and
Another"), by Henrik Herse (Berlin: Nordland-Verlag GMBH), 1942, 206pp. 8vo., a collection of short stories and poems. This
particular copy was removed from the Berghof, Hitler's private residence in the German town of Berchtesgaden, by Lt. Col. Steven A.
Mazar, M.D., of the 220th Medical Battalion, who then sent it to his six-year-old niece. The front flyleaf bears the ink inscription: "To
Paula, From Hitler's Home Library, Berchtesgaden, Germ. 19 May 1945, Steve", to which another hand has added: "Mazar, M.D."
and the date, "June 12, 1945". Included with the book are copies of the original mailing label and the trophy mailing certificate, both
signed by Mazar. Henrik Herse was the pen name for SS-Obersturmfuhrer Friedrich Hahn, who wrote a number of books published
by Nordland-Verlag, an official publishing house of the NSDAP. It features numerous color and monochrome illustrations, consisting
of a jarring mix of pastoral childhood scenes and Nazi symbols, including swastikas, an SS dagger, a slave-made Allach candle
holder, and the SS "sig" runes. Covers bear minor bumps and wear, minor toning within, else very good.
820: COBURG PRESENTATION BEER STEIN GIVEN TO A BLOOD ORDER
USD 700 - 900
COBURG PRESENTATION BEER STEIN GIVEN TO A BLOOD ORDER HOLDERFinely crafted pewter beer mug with lid presented
to a member of the Blood Order, one of 1,500 members of the N.S.D.A.P. who participated in the abortive "Beer Hall Putsch" of
November 9, 1923. The 6 1/2" tall mug bears an emblem of a sword with mobile swastika pommel, a representation of a Coburg
Badge, surmounted by "Stadt Coburg". The lid of the mug bears a representation of an acorn and is engraved: "Adolf Hitler Haus
Coburg 14./15. Oktober 1938 To Party Comrade Fritz Eitel In Remembrance of the 16th Anniversary of the Parade of the NSDAP".
Fine condition, with two small photos depicting variously the Adolf Hitler Haus and a group of S.A. men standing before a bus. This
mug celebrates Eitel's reunion with his fellow SA stormtroopers to celebrate a weekend rally held in Coburg on Oct. 22, 1922. Adolf
Hitler led 800 SA stormtroopers and a band by train to Coburg and led them in numerous pitched street battles with leftists and
communists. In the end, the final victory belonged to the Nazis. Later, the day was known as the "Deutscher Tag in Coburg"
(German Day in Coburg).
821: D.D.A.C. EMBLEM
USD 100 - 150
D.D.A.C. EMBLEMAluminum automobile badge from the German automobile club (D.D.A.C.), 3" tall, displaying a black national
eagle and swastika. Very good.
822: DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK TRUMPET BANNER
USD 300 - 400
DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK TRUMPET BANNERBlack cloth banner, 19" square, bearing a sewn-on white cloth DJ "sig" rune on one
side. Three edges bear a 1 1/4" white braided fringe, while the top edge bears three white cloth ties, with a fourth missing. White
areas bear some soiling and discoloration, else very good.
823: EISENHOWER'S D-DAY MESSAGE TO THE TROOPS RECEIVED BY AN
USD 600 - 800
EISENHOWER'S D-DAY MESSAGE TO THE TROOPS RECEIVED BY AN OFFICER AT OMAHA BEACHA superb relic from the
Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, the 1p. 8vo. printed message given to Allied troops just before the invasion of Normandy with
an enthusiastic message signed in facsimile by SHAEF commander Dwight D. Eisenhower. This particular copy is dated by the
recipient: "6 June 1944" and bears a further notation at bottom: "Received off the French Coast on above date while on LST #496 S
E McK". Folds and light toning. This document was received by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who was a senior member
of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements of that division
landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition. The ammunition
was was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's contingent to temporarily withdraw. With letter of provenance from the
officer's daughter. Sold with a 7th Army illustrated 1944 Christmas card showing the army's accomplishments.
824: EVA BRAUN TABLE CLOTH
USD 2,000 - 3,000
EVA BRAUN TABLE CLOTHWhite linen banquet-sized table cloth, 5'5" x 11', lightly embroidered with the shamrock pattern, a
favorite of Braun's, and featuring her "EB" "butterfly" monogram 2 1/2" x 2", designed for her by Albert Speer, at one corner. Fine.
Our consignor, a 40+ year dealer/collector, purchased this item and other personal possessions belonging to Braun approximately
thirty years ago directly from ex-O.S.S. agent Eugene Frankenfeld. Frankenfeld is said to have also uncovered the correspondence
between Hitler and Braun at Schloss Fischhorn as well as Hermann Fegelein's papers hidden there. According to memoirs written by
Hitler's secretary, Christa Schroeder, Greta Fegelein and Herta Schneider left the shattered Berghof with many trunks of Eva Braun's
personal possessions, depositing them at the SS facility at Schloss Fischhorn where Braun, her siblings and her parents often
visited.
825: EVA BRAUN'S EMBROIDERED "BUTTERFLY" DUVET COVER
USD 2,000 - 3,000
EVA BRAUN'S EMBROIDERED "BUTTERFLY" DUVET COVERA duvet cover once used to contain a blanket or quilt on a single
bed owned by Eva Braun, probably in a guest room at her Munich apartment. The fine 50" x 63" linen cover has been carefully
embroidered with butterflies trimmed with blue wings and small branches, all framed in lace. One corner of the duvet cover bears her
2 1/2" tall "butterfly" monogram designed for her by Albert Speer. Scattered age spots, yet still very good. Our consignor, a 40+ year
dealer/collector, purchased this item and other personal possessions belonging to Braun approximately thirty years ago directly from
ex-O.S.S. agent Eugene Frankenfeld. Frankenfeld is said to have also uncovered the correspondence between Hitler and Braun at
Schloss Fischhorn as well as Hermann Fegelein's papers hidden there. According to memoirs written by Hitler's secretary, Christa
Schroeder, Greta Fegelein and Herta Schneider left the shattered Berghof with many trunks of Eva Braun's personal possessions,
depositing them at the SS facility at Schloss Fischhorn where Braun, her siblings and her parents often visited.
826: EVA BRAUN'S "EDELWEISS" PORCELAIN SOUP BOWL
USD 1,000 - 2,000
EVA BRAUN'S "EDELWEISS" PORCELAIN SOUP BOWLAttractive informal porcelain soup bowl once owned by Eve Braun, 10"
diameter, with colorful edelweiss and other flowers shown on the rim in bas-relief. Braun's "butterfly" "E B" monogram, designed for
her by Albert Speer, was hand-painted in red on the side of the bowl prior to glazing. Maker marked on the bottom by JL Menau Graf
von Henneberg, from their "Edelweiss" set.
827: EVA BRAUN RETURN ENVELOPE
USD 100 - 150
EVA BRAUN RETURN ENVELOPEPersonal return envelope once belonging to Eva Braun, 5 ?" x 4 ¬", printed "Eva Braun" on
verso. Fine. Ex: Mohawk Arms ca. 1975.
828: FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF HITLER EDITION OF "MEIN KAMPF"
USD 1,500 - 2,000
FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF HITLER EDITION OF "MEIN KAMPF"Scarce special edition of "Mein Kampf", by Adolf Hitler (Munich:
Zentralverlag der NSDAP), 1939, 705pp. sm. 4to., published to celebrate Hitler's 50th birthday. The volume features the ex-libris
bookplate of the "Gastehaus des Reichs", otherwise known as Bellevue Palace in Berlin, which was used as a guest house for the
Nazi government, and which is now the official residence of the President of Germany. The volume is bound in dark blue leather
boards, with a gilt sword above the title on the cover, and a gilt circular swastika above the title on the spine. Fine condition.
829: FORD MOTOR COMPANY SWASTIKA-BEARING N.S.K.K. BANNER
USD 1,000 - 1,200
FORD MOTOR COMPANY SWASTIKA-BEARING N.S.K.K. BANNERRare partial N.S.K.K. banner, 9" x 30" with silver fringe at
bottom, bears painted lettering: "Ford Motor Company A.G." applied above the eagle and swastika NSKK emblem sewn to the
banner. Slight damp stains, still very good. Henry Ford was ideologically in many respects close to Hitler, and was bestowed several
honors by the government of the Third Reich
830: GEN. RIDGELY GAITHER, JR. SWAGGER STICK
USD 150 - 200
GEN. RIDGELY GAITHER, JR. SWAGGER STICKGEN. RIDGELY GAITHER, JR. (1903-1992) U.S. Army Lieut. General, an early
proponent of airborne forces, second commander of the paratroop school at Fort Benning, and instrumental in the formation of the
all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Co., the first such airborne group. Presentation swagger stick given to Gaither, 22" long with brass
tip and cap, ebony painted body. The cap is engraved: "TO: LT. GEN. R. GAITHER FROM: USARCARIB SCHOOL". Very good.
Presented by the U.S. Army Caribbean School at Fort Gulick, Canal Zone, in operation from 1946-64.
831: GERMAN 79TH INFANTRY 1939 CHRISTMAS GIFT PLATE
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN 79TH INFANTRY 1939 CHRISTMAS GIFT PLATEA fine relic, an ivory-colored 8" diameter plate given to family and
supporters by the 79. Infanterie-Division at Christmas, 1939. The plate features an image of a 1939 Iron Cross at center with:
"Kriegs-Weihnachten 1940 79. Infanteria-Division" printed near the rim, with the addition of images of pine sprigs and the motto:
"Tapfer und Treu!" ("Brave and Loyal!") The reverse bears the marks of Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach. Fine. The 79th would assault the
Maginot Line in the invasion of France and train for Operation Sea Lion. It would be decimated at Stalingrad, mainly at the Tractor
Factory, and re-raised twice...only to be destroyed again!
832: GERMAN AIRPLANE CRASH RELICS
USD 75 - 100
GERMAN AIRPLANE CRASH RELICSArtifacts recovered from a Luftwaffe plane downed in Fontainebleu, France during WWII.
Includes: a brass bracket, 3" x 1", with a ball bearing assembly in the center, possibly from the tail assembly; two pieces of aluminum
aircraft skin; and six shards of acrylic material, likely from the canopy. Includes an explanatory note: "A piece of a Nazi plane tail
assembly - quite clever bearing construction? Found it in Fontainebleu, 1975." Very good. With unrelated very small replicas of
Choiseul, San Cristoval, Malaita, New Georgia, and Rennell Islands in the Solomon Islands archipelago, each no more than 1" long.
833: GERMAN AUTO RACING BANNER
USD 300 - 400
GERMAN AUTO RACING BANNERRare Nazi German auto racing ribbon, two parts joined at top, each about 26" long and 7" wide,
red rtayon with swastika emblem and silver fringe added at bottom. The ribbons read: "WINNER Race Car in the 3,000cc Class" and
"The Great Mountain Race in Germany in 1939," though the silver printing has almost all been rubbed-off. Estimated accordingly.
834: GERMAN BURLAP BREAD BAG
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN BURLAP BREAD BAGWehrmacht heavy burlap bread bag, 27" x 47", bears two thin vertical blue bands and black printing
one one side: "H. Vpfl. 1938" with a national eagle and swastika on the reverse. Very good.
835: GERMAN CAMP EQUIPMENT
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN CAMP EQUIPMENTGroup of three item of camping equipment, of the sort commonly used by the Wehrmacht and Hitler
Youth. Includes: Canteen, approx. 8" x 5", with a brown wool felt cover secured by four snaps. Somewhat dented, else very good.
WITH: Mess canteen, approx. 6" x 6 1/2" x 4", painted dark green, marked "AWF 41", indicating military use. Paint worn in areas,
else very good. WITH: Non-military binoculars, 5 1/4" long, marked "Chevalier Opticien Paris" on each eyepiece. Housed in a black
leather case with broken straps, else very good. Optics still acceptable.Three pieces.
836: GERMAN CANTEEN
USD 75 - 100
GERMAN CANTEENGerman canteen, 9" long and covered with a snap-on brown felt cover, with aluminum screw-on cap and
leather strap withj snap belt clip. Very good.
837: GERMAN CANTEEN
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN CANTEENAluminum canteen, approx. 7" x 4 1/2", with a grey-brown wool cover, secured by three snaps. A leather strap
secures the cap and allows the canteen to be attached to a belt or a bag. The neck of the canteen bears the mark "ESB 41", and the
inside of the cover is stamped "B 41". The snaps and clasp are oxidized, and the leather of the strap is mummified, else very good.
838: GERMAN DRUM BELT WITH HANGER
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN DRUM BELT WITH HANGERBlack leather drum belt with a brown backing, approx. 64" x 2 1/4", designed to be worn over
one shoulder, with a single brass drum hook at the bottom, and two leather loops for drumsticks along its length. The tongue is
marked: "Reinhold Adam Oberursel", a maker of leather products for the German Army and others during the Third Reich period.
Leather cracked in one spot along the smaller stabilizing strap, else very good.
839: GERMAN FLAK CANNON MAGAZINE
USD 300 - 400
GERMAN FLAK CANNON MAGAZINEGerman pressed steel ammunition magazine, approx. 14" x 8 1/2" x 2 1/4", for a 20mm Flak
30 antiaircraft gun. The magazine bears a painted white stripe on each side, with the painted black letters "PZ", likely denoting PzGr
40 tungsten carbide ammunition. The magazine features numbered inspection holes allowing the users to determine the remaining
ammunition (up to 20 rounds), and a Waffenamt mark "WaA542". Bears minor surface corrosion and expected wear from age and
use, else very good.
840: GERMAN FLIEGERKORPS CIGAR BOX
USD 250 - 350
GERMAN FLIEGERKORPS CIGAR BOXCigar box believed to have been gifted to a Fliegerkorps member, 9" x 5 «" x 2 «" all metal
with silver finish, the top hinged lid decorated with a gold static swastika, a ring of oak leaves, and a propeller. Within, the box is lined
in cedar. Expected wear and tear to the painted finish, else very good.
841: GERMAN INSIGNIA DIES
USD 300 - 400
GERMAN INSIGNIA DIESPair of dies used in the manufacture of German uniform insignia, apparently for hats. Included is a positive
die of a national eagles with swastika, with the finished object being 2" wide. The second die, also positive, was used to produce
Luftwaffe hat insignia, 2 ¬" long, and it is marked: "H.R. OLZ." This die has been drilled so that it may not be reused to create latter
day copies. Two pieces.
842: GERMAN LUFTSCHUTZ GAS MASK WITH CASE
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN LUFTSCHUTZ GAS MASK WITH CASEGreen rubber gas mask with yellow plastic lenses, consisting of a rubber hood
that fit over the wearer's head. Bears an orange Waffenamt mark "WaA320". The mask is housed in a green fluted metal cylinder
with a webbed shoulder strap and a hinged lid, marked "AUER". The package also includes a green metal filter, marked: "S-filter fur
den zivilen Luftschutz", with the date 1938. These gas masks were primarily issued to civilians, but also to second-line troops and
Luftschutz (air raid defence) personnel. The mask bear one small hole in the rubber near the left lens, else very good.
843: GERMAN NATIONAL EAGLE PEN HOLDER
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN NATIONAL EAGLE PEN HOLDERCommercially produced aluminum alloy pen holder in the shape of a German national
eagle with static swastika at bottom, stands 6" tall. Very good.
844: GERMAN PANZER TANK BINOCULARS
USD 800 - 1,200
GERMAN PANZER TANK BINOCULARSGerman tank binoculars madse by Zeiss Jena, about 12" x 7" with a sand-colored steel
body. Flip-open rubber-lined eye cups with individually-adjustable eye pieces (optics still fair) with magnification apparently up to 12 x
60. There are various adjustmunt knobs for focusing, colored lenses, etc. and the binoculars are also fitted with "iron sights" on top to
allow easier initial alignment with the target object. Bakelite cap for eyepieces is chipped, else very good.
845: GERMAN PANZER TRACK LINK
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN PANZER TRACK LINKLarge and heavy steel link, approx. 15" x 6", from the drive track of a German Panzer III or IV tank,
two medium tanks used extensively by the Wehrmacht during the World War II, before being supplanted by the Tiger and Panther
medium tanks. In relic condition, bearing heavy corrosion overall, else very good.
846: GERMAN RADIO TELEPHONES
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN RADIO TELEPHONESPair of German radio telephones in Bakelite cases, each 10 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 3 1/2", in non-operating
condition but with headsets present. Returned to the U.S. by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who was a senior member of
the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements of that division
landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition. The ammunition
was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's contingent to temporarily withdraw. With copies of McKenrick's discharge papers
and a diary entry. Consigned by a direct descendant.
847: GERMAN SHOOTING AWARD
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN SHOOTING AWARDGerman shooting award, 7 1/2" x 7 3/4" overall, a framed hammered metal profile of a man aiming a
rifle, captioned in German: "FUR FLEISS UND AUSDAUER" ("For Diligence and Perseverance"). Also with embossed artist's name
"Hans Wirz" and dated 1934 on verso.
848: GERMAN SOLDIER'S FUNERAL SASH
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN SOLDIER'S FUNERAL SASHGerman soldiers funeral sash, 44" x 6" white rayon with gold lettering and gold fringe at one
end, the text reading: "Our dearest Siegfried a last greeting", with a paper image an Iron Cross at bottom. Very good.
849: GERMAN THOROUGHBRED BREEDER AND TRAINER'S TABLE MEDAL
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN THOROUGHBRED BREEDER AND TRAINER'S TABLE MEDALSilver painted bronze medal issued by the
Reichsverband fr Zucht und Prfung deutschen Warmbluts, 4" dia., cased. Worn a bit.
850: GERMAN-AMERICAN BUND "CAMP SIEGFRIED" ASHTRAY
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN-AMERICAN BUND "CAMP SIEGFRIED" ASHTRAYAshtray bearing the Nazi insignia and name of "Camp Siegfried", 6"
wide white porcelain, with hallmark of German china maker J. L. Menau. Fine. Camp Siegfried was a summer camp on Long Island
which taught Nazi ideology. It was owned and operated by the German American Bund, an American Nazi organization devoted to
promoting a favorable view of Nazi Germany
851: GILT LEATHER SEAT SECTION FROM THE "SECOND REICHS
USD 2,000 - 3,000
GILT LEATHER SEAT SECTION FROM THE "SECOND REICHS CHANCELLERY" AT BERCHTESGADENSection of leather chair
upholstery, approx. 23" x 16 1/2", taken from Hitler's "Klein Reichskanzlei" ("Little Imperial Chancellery") in the village of Stangass,
near Adolf Hitler's mountain retreat above Berchtesgaden. The section of leather, taken by an American soldier in 1945, exactly
matches the design used on the chairs at that chancellery. The leather is dark brown, and is emblazoned with a large gilt eagle and
swastika. Adolf Hitler had been vacationing in the Berchtesgaden area since the 1920s, and in order to allow him to conduct all of the
affairs of state while away from Berlin, Berchtesgaden and the surrounding villages saw substantial expansion of offices, security,
and support services, including in Stangass. Folds and minor flaking, else very good.
852: HARRY S. TRUMAN SPEECH BROADCAST RECORD
USD 150 - 200
HARRY S. TRUMAN SPEECH BROADCAST RECORDOriginal aluminum 33 RPM broadcast record, 16" dia., bearing a label stating
that it was recorded by radio station KMO in Tacoma, Washington. It is further labeled: "Pres. Truman at Olympia - 6/20/45". Not
played by us, but the record is believed to contain a recording of Truman's speech of June 19, in which he calls upon congress to
reexamine the question of presidential and vice-presidential succession, which had been called into question by the death of
President Franklin D. Roosevelt in April of 1945. Prior to this, vice-presidential successors had been chosen from the ranks of the
cabinet, a trend that Truman decries as undemocratic. Included with the record is a carton for ten blank aluminum base recording
discs, to which is affixed an original shipping label attesting that the record was shipped from KMO in Tacoma to Truman's press and
radio advisor, Leonard Reiansch, at Olympia on June 20. Also present are three additional aluminum broadcast records, each 12"
dia., two of which bear the labels of recording studios in New York, but whose contents are unknown to us. Two of the smaller
records bear bubbling and cracking in the shellac coating the aluminum, else very good overall.
853: HEINRICH HIMMLER TAPESTRY TABLE COVER
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HEINRICH HIMMLER TAPESTRY TABLE COVERLarge tapestry table cover, 39" x 55", decorated with a repeating pattern of
swastikas and an "HH" monogram, in blue and burgundy thread. The cover is believed to have decorated a table at a residence
owned by head of the SS Heinrich Himmler. Some of the color has faded, but most remains bright and vibrant. Some fraying at the
edges, else very good.
854: HERMANN GORING CIGARETTE CASE
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HERMANN GORING CIGARETTE CASEFine, early sterling silver cigarette case presented to Goring by a fellow pilot, a Turk who
served in the Turkish air force during World War I. The elaborate case, 3 ?" x 3 ¬", is beautifully engraved with an intricate wave
pattern on both sides with a blue enamel border. Within it is inscribed in German: "The Flying Comrade Captain Goring to [?] New
Year's Wishes 1921 Mosko Hassan Royal Ottoman Flight Lieutenant." Also present is Hassan's calling card as a correspondent of
the Constantinople newspaper "Yeni Ghune", upon which he again adds a gift inscription. Fine. Obtained by an American soldier
who raided Goring's personal train at war's end and also obtained Goring's love letters sent to future wife Carin. Personal items from
this early in Goring's military career are rare!
855: HERMANN GORING CIGAR BOX WITH CIGAR
USD 300 - 400
HERMANN GORING CIGAR BOX WITH CIGARCigar box using Hermann Goring's name (with his approval) to market their cigars,
the paper-covered box 11 3/4" x 8" x 1 3/4" and bearing Goring's family crest on the (detached) lid. Within are ten separarate lined
compartments, one still containing an intact foil-wrapped cigar within a banded glass tube (broken). The inside of the top lid also
bears Goring's seal with the legend: "Special Production for Reichsmarshall Hermann Goring". Worn a bit, still good.
856: HERMANN GORING PRESENTATION HUNTING KNIFE
USD 3,500 - 4,500
HERMANN GORING PRESENTATION HUNTING KNIFEA fine Hermann Goring relic, a hunting dagger, very likely presented to him
by a grateful friend following a hunt at his hunting estate, Carinhall. The grip of this fine knife was made from the horn of a chamois
goat, or "gams", and the fittings are "835" silver. The steel blade is 6" long and meets a guard which is engraved: "18. Nov. 34",
undoubtedly the day of the hunt. The pommel of the dagger displays Goring's coat of arms embellished with oak leaves and acorns
at top and bottom. The knife fits into a scabbard which is covered in pebbled green leather with hammered silver fittings at top and
bottom and a loop for a hanger attached to the reverse. Favored silversmith Zeitner applied his hallmark and purity stamp on the
reverse as well. Very good.
857: HERMANN GORING PRESENTATION CIGARETTE CASE
USD 400 - 600
HERMANN GORING PRESENTATION CIGARETTE CASEA high-quality cigarette case once gifted by Hermann Goring in thanks to
a friend or associate. The solidly constructed sterling silver case measures 4 ?" x 3 1/8" closed, and bears traces of the original gift
engraving by Goring within. The owner, no doubt embarrassed in postwar years by his association with the Nazi, made an effort to
remove the inscription, yet the signature and part of the gift inscription remain legible. Hallmarked by noted silversmiths Zeitner,
"925" purity.
858: HERMANN GOERING'S COPY OF HOUSTON STEWART CHAMBERLAIN'S
USD 300 - 400
HERMANN GOERING'S COPY OF HOUSTON STEWART CHAMBERLAIN'S "LEBENSWEGE"Hard-cover book, "Lebenswege:
Meines Denkens", by Houston Stewart Chamberlain (Munich: F. Bruckmann), 1923, 405pp. sm. 4to., bearing the ex-libris bookplate
of Reichsmarshall HERMANN GORING on the front pastedown. This bookplate features Goring's blind-embossed name beneath an
engraving of a knight, with his personal seal in the upper-right corner. Houston Stewart Chamberlain was an English "racialist" writer
whose work greatly inspired the German "volkisch" politics that contributed to the rise of the NSDAP. Shows some moderate rubbing
and bumping to the spine and corners, with some foxing to the end papers, else very good.
859: HERMANN GORING 50TH BIRTHDAY CIGAR ASHTRAY
USD 500 - 600
HERMANN GORING 50TH BIRTHDAY CIGAR ASHTRAYA birthday present given by Hermann Goring on the occasion of his fiftieth
birthday, a porcelain cigar ashtray with gold acorns and oak leaves on a green background, the edges trimmed in gold. Goring's
family crest appears on one side of the ashtray. 5" x 3 1/4" overall. Gold printing on the bottom of the piece includes an Iron Cross
and reads in German: "The Reichsmarshall of the Greater German Reich Hermann Goring for his Fiftieth Birthday 12 January 1943".
Marked with Sevres maker's mark. A few tiny chips at edges.
860: HERMANN GORING BRASS PLAQUE
USD 200 - 300
HERMANN GORING BRASS PLAQUESmall bronze plaque bearing a fine bust portrait of Goring, 2 1/8" x 2 ?", signed by artist "H.
RETZBACH" at Goring's neckline. Very good. Hans Retzbach (1887-1976) was a prominent sculptor of the time who was also
commissioned by Adolf Hitler.
861: HERMANN GORING CAKE KNIFE
USD 400 - 600
HERMANN GORING CAKE KNIFESilver cake knife, 8 1/4" long, bearing the coat of arms of Luftwaffe chief Hermann Goring, with a
fist gripping a ring, at the base of the handle. The item bears the hallmark of French maker Emile Puiforcat, and is believed to have
been commissioned for Goring's 50th birthday. The silverware was collected by Herman Smith, a mess sergeant who served in the
101st Airborne Division under General Maxwell Taylor. His unit made their headquarters at field marshal Wilhelm Keitel's summer
headquarters at Berchtesgaden, and used the 48-person silver service, liberated from Goring's nearby hunting lodge, to entertain
high-ranking army officers, including Dwight Eisenhower. Very good.
862: HERMANN GORING CAKE KNIFE
USD 400 - 600
HERMANN GORING CAKE KNIFESilver cake knife, 8 1/4" long, bearing the coat of arms of Luftwaffe chief Hermann Goring, with a
fist gripping a ring, at the base of the handle. The item bears the hallmark of French maker Emile Puiforcat, and is believed to have
been commissioned for Goring's 50th birthday. The silverware was collected by Herman Smith, a mess sergeant who served in the
101st Airborne Division under General Maxwell Taylor. His unit made their headquarters at field marshal Wilhelm Keitel's summer
headquarters at Berchtesgaden, and used the 48-person silver service, liberated from Goring's nearby hunting lodge, to entertain
high-ranking army officers, including Dwight Eisenhower. Very good.
863: HERMANN GORING CIGAR BOX
USD 200 - 300
HERMANN GORING CIGAR BOXCigar box once containing "General Feldmarshall" cigars, cedar wood construction, 9 1/4" x 4 1/2"
x 2 1/2". The hinged cover bears the burned-in cigar brand name and a marshal's baton, as well as maker's name "Otto Boenicke
Berlin". A paper band with images of batons and olive branches also covers all edges of the box. The inside of the top lid bears a
color image of Goring in uniform, more batons, flying aircraft and a facsimile signature. Very good.
864: HERMANN GORING CRUMB KNIFE
USD 300 - 400
HERMANN GORING CRUMB KNIFESilver crumb knife, approx. 12 1/2" x 2", bearing the coat of arms of Luftwaffe chief Hermann
Goring, with a fist gripping a ring, at the base of the handle. The piece bears the hallmark of French maker Emile Puiforcat, and is
believed to have been commissioned for Goring's 50th birthday. The silverware was collected by Herman Smith, a mess sergeant
who served in the 101st Airborne Division under General Maxwell Taylor. His unit made their headquarters at field marshal Wilhelm
Keitel's summer headquarters at Berchtesgaden, and used the 48-person silver service, liberated from Goring's nearby hunting
lodge, to entertain high-ranking army officers, including Dwight Eisenhower. Splitting between the handle and the blade, else very
good.
865: HERMANN GORING LOBSTER PICK
USD 300 - 400
HERMANN GORING LOBSTER PICKSilver lobster pick, 7 1/4" long, bearing the coat of arms of Luftwaffe chief Hermann Goring,
with a fist gripping a ring, at the base of the handle. The item bears the hallmark of French maker Emile Puiforcat, and is believed to
have been commissioned for Goring's 50th birthday. The silverware was collected by Herman Smith, a mess sergeant who served in
the 101st Airborne Division under General Maxwell Taylor. His unit made their headquarters at field marshal Wilhelm Keitel's
summer headquarters at Berchtesgaden, and used the 48-person silver service, liberated from Goring's nearby hunting lodge, to
entertain high-ranking army officers, including Dwight Eisenhower. Very good.
866: HERMANN GORING LOBSTER PICK
USD 300 - 400
HERMANN GORING LOBSTER PICKSilver lobster pick, 7 1/4" long, bearing the coat of arms of Luftwaffe chief Hermann Goring,
with a fist gripping a ring, at the base of the handle. The item bears the hallmark of French maker Emile Puiforcat, and is believed to
have been commissioned for Goring's 50th birthday. The silverware was collected by Herman Smith, a mess sergeant who served in
the 101st Airborne Division under General Maxwell Taylor. His unit made their headquarters at field marshal Wilhelm Keitel's
summer headquarters at Berchtesgaden, and used the 48-person silver service, liberated from Goring's nearby hunting lodge, to
entertain high-ranking army officers, including Dwight Eisenhower. Very good.
867: HERMANN GORING TABLE MEDAL BY MEISSEN
USD 300 - 400
HERMANN GORING TABLE MEDAL BY MEISSENDeep red unglazed porcelain table medal, 3" dia., bearing the bust of HERMANN
GORING in left profile, with the artist's name and "Berlin" beneath the image. The back of the object is marked with the famous
crossed swords of the Meissen porcelain factory. The medallion is encased in a red paperboard case with a cream padded interior,
marked again with the Meissen crossed swords in blue ink. Some minor wear to the bottom of the case, else fine.
868: HITLER YOUTH BACKPACK
USD 200 - 300
HITLER YOUTH BACKPACKYouth-sized backpack, approx. 12" x 30" (opened), consisting of green canvas stretched over a wood
frame, with brown horsehair covering at the front side. The main compartment of the backpack is enclosed by two green canvas
flaps, secured by two leather straps. This in turn is covered by a green canvas flap, with its own large cloth pocket, secured at the
base by two leather straps and bearing a black NSDAP stamp within. The side of the item bears the inked initials "S.H.", and the item
is RZM-marked: "L3/401/38". The inner lining bears some small tears, with additional expected age wear, else very good.
869: HITLER YOUTH BREAD BAG
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH BREAD BAGBrown canvas satchel, approx. 11 1/2" x 10", consisting of a single large subdivided pocket, covered
by a large button-down flap, stamped with an HJ insignia. A detachable shoulder strap is attached with metal clasps. Slight soiling
from age, else very good.
870: HITLER YOUTH CAMP SHOVEL
USD 200 - 300
HITLER YOUTH CAMP SHOVELSteel camp shovel, 18 1/2" long, with an 11" wooden handle. The head of the shovel bears a faint
Maltese cross stamp, while the leather blade protector bears a faint HJ diamond stamp, and is also stamped: "DJ/AUSF.2". The
handle is somewhat loose, and the item bears expected age wear, else very good.
871: HITLER YOUTH DRUM BELT WITH HANGER
USD 300 - 400
HITLER YOUTH DRUM BELT WITH HANGERBrown leather shoulder belt with a white surface, approx. 54" long, with attached
loops for drumsticks and a separate strap for securing the bottom of a drum. Suspended from the bottom of the belt by a hinged
swivel loop is a silver finish Hitler Youth drum hanger in the shape of an eagle, with two curved hooks attached to the reverse and
hanging down on either side of the tail. Bears some minor tarnish, else very good.
872: HITLER YOUTH DRUM HANGER
USD 250 - 350
HITLER YOUTH DRUM HANGERDJ/HJ drum hanger, a large cast brass political style drum hanger, about 5" long with leather belt
loop. The haanger has an ornate shield base with scalloped sides and a raised edge border, encompassing an embossed early
pattern national eagle clutching a wreath with a static swastika, on a stippled field. Bottom of hanger has two slightly angled, different
sized turned up carrying hooks, flanking a "feathered" centerpiece. Two extended arms to hanger top with lynch pin attached
centerpiece with swivel topped attachment ring. Rare to find in this large size.
873: HITLER YOUTH DRUM HANGER
USD 200 - 300
HITLER YOUTH DRUM HANGERDJ/HJ drum hanger, 5 1/2" long with a 3" leather belt loop, in the shape of an eagle cast from
brass, with two curved steel hooks pinned to the reverse and hanging down on either side of the tail. The belt loop is attached above
the eagle's head by a hinged swivel loop. Bears expected age wear, else very good.
874: HITLER YOUTH DRUM WITH DRUMSTICKS
USD 400 - 500
HITLER YOUTH DRUM WITH DRUMSTICKSFine condition Hitler Youth drum with sticks, 14" diameter and 6 5/8" tall, complete with
all fittings and original skins still unbroken and tight. The red and white diamond-shaped paint remains in much better condition than
is usually found, and the brass sides are also quite good but in need of a bit of polish. The "Tambour" maker's plaque remains
attached to the side. The lower support still retains jury-rigged padding no doubt applied by a concerned mother. With two 15 1/2"
long drumsticks marked: DJ / AUSF. 2".
875: HITLER YOUTH DRUMMER'S BELT AND DRUMSTICKS
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH DRUMMER'S BELT AND DRUMSTICKSBlack leather belt, 40" long, with a 34" cross strap, secured with a chrome
plated buckle bearing the image of an eagle clutching a Hitler Youth insignia, with the phrase "Blut und Ehre". The buckle bears an
RZM stamp with "M4/13", manufactured by Paul Schuhmacher at Ludenscheid. The belt also features a leather drumstick hanger,
and two heavily worn unmatched wooden drumsticks with brass ends are included. The leather has stiffened with age, and the metal
furniture of the cross strap has corroded, else very good.
876: HITLER YOUTH RZM FIFE WITH CASE
USD 200 - 300
HITLER YOUTH RZM FIFE WITH CASEHitler Youth fife, apparently ebony with imprint of maker "Muller Aachen", 15" long with
metal fittings. With brown canvas case with snap closure, a red paper RZM tag affixed within. Very good.
877: HITLER YOUTH FIFE
USD 150 - 200
HITLER YOUTH FIFEEbony Hitler Youth fife, 15" long, with seven finger holes and nickel silver caps at both ends. Unmarked. Bears
expected age wear, else very good.
878: HITLER YOUTH SHOEBOX
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH SHOEBOXScarce white paperboard box, 11" x 7 3/4" x 3 1/2", for "Jung-Deutschland Schuhe" ("Young Germany
Shoes"), manufactured by Rieker. The box features an illustration of a Hitler Youth member in uniform, holding a -white-and-black
German national flag and proudly displaying his shoes. Interestingly, no blatantly Nazi symbols are used. The side of the box bears
the label of a shoe retailer, and gives a size of "39". Partially crushed at the sidewalls, moderately worn and faded, else very good.
Rieker has made shoes since 1874, and is still in operation.
879: IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP
USD 150 - 200
IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUPImperial Japanese sake cup presented by Emperor Hirohito to one of his subjects, most likely a
military man. The small red lacquerware bowl measures 4 1/4" across and 1 3/8"tall and bears a silver chrysanthemum emblem at
center. Silver Japanese text on the bottom of the cup is not translated. It is contained within the original simple wood presentation
box. Fine. Bowls such as this one were also presented to kamikaze fliers and other suicide mission participants shortly before their
one-way missions.
880: INSCRIBED BOOK TAKEN FROM THE REICHS CHANCELLERY
USD 600 - 800
INSCRIBED BOOK TAKEN FROM THE REICHS CHANCELLERY LIBRARYInscribed book, " Georg Schoenerer und Die
Entwicklung des Altdeutschtumes in der Ostmark" ["Georg Schoenerer and the Development of the Old German Heritage in the
Ostmark (Austria)"], by Herwig (pseudonym for Eduard Pichl), first vol. 1873-1889, (Vienna: Der Alldeutsche Verein fur die
Ostmark),1936, 420pp., 8vo. GEORG SCHOENERER (1842-1921) was an Austrian politician of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. A
major exponent of pan-Germanism and German nationalism in Austria as well as a fierce anti-Semite, his agitation exerted much
influence on the young Adolf Hitler. This volume was inscribed and gifted to the Reichs Chancellery library by its author, Eduard
Pichl, an Austrian mountaineer and disciple of Schoenerer. Includes an ex-libris Reichs Chancellery bookplate on the front
pastedown. Bound in taupe leather boards, very good. Our consignor's father was the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin
Air Command from June to August, 1945. During this period, he had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes from the
Reichschancellery, specifically Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of those volumes. With consignor's notarized
letter of provenance.
881: ITALIAN AND GERMAN PATRIOTIC HANDKERCHIEF
USD 100 - 150
ITALIAN AND GERMAN PATRIOTIC HANDKERCHIEFSilk or rayon handkerchief obviously manufactured to commemorate a state
visit between Hitler and Mussolini, 13" x 12", showing alternating Italian and German flags. Very good.
882: PAK ANTI-TANK UNIT CANTEEN
USD 150 - 250
PAK ANTI-TANK UNIT CANTEENPAK anti-tank unit service canteen. Private purchase and is complete with aluminum cup and
tri-colored rope. Glass canteen with aluminum body.
883: WEHRMACHT OFFICER'S CERAMIC PLATE
USD 100 - 150
WEHRMACHT OFFICER'S CERAMIC PLATEUncommon Wehrmacht officer’s mess hall ceramic plate, 7-5/8” diameter, an
"Offiziersheim Elsenborn" marked plate 7 5/8" in diameter and in fine condition. Maker marked on the reverse. This location was a
retreat or recuperation location for Wehrmacht officers.
884: ADOLF HITLER BIRTHPLACE COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION
USD 150 - 200
ADOLF HITLER BIRTHPLACE COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLIONA rarely seen Hitler birthplace commemorative medallion, brass
alloy, 2 3/4" dia. The medallion bears a stamped image of the apartment house in Braunau in which Hitler was born. Very good.
885: JAPANESE 1,000 STITCH BELT, GOOD LUCK FLAG, AND TEMPLE
USD 250 - 350
JAPANESE 1,000 STITCH BELT, GOOD LUCK FLAG, AND TEMPLE FLAGGood lot of three Japanese World War II relics,
includes: silk sash, approx. 43" x 6 1/2", a "senninbari", or one-thousand stitch belt, printed with an image of a tiger and with a rising
sun in the form of 1,000 red dots. The piece also bears a black ink signature, very good. WITH: silk Japanese "meatball" flag, 29 1/2"
x 42 1/2", bearing slogans in black ink, wishing the bearer, a Take Isamu, good luck. Very good. WITH: white cloth banner, 36 1/2" x
18", topped with the printed images of the Japanese national "meatball" and the military "rising sun" symbol. Beneath these symbols
are a variety of slogans in black ink. Bears small pin holes throughout, else very good.
886: SIGNED JAPANESE WORLD WAR II FLAG
USD 200 - 300
SIGNED JAPANESE WORLD WAR II FLAGInteresting Japanese relic from World War II, an approx. 2 x 3 Japanese fine silk
"meatball" flag signed by several dozen Japanese soldiers. These flags, signed by fellow warriors, were typically carried for luck by
Japanese soldiers. When the Japanse soldier was wounded or killed in action, American soldiers often seized these flags as
souvenirs. Delicate condition, with some thinning in places, some staining, still very good.
887: JAPANESE FLAG FROM NEW GUINEA WITH ALLIED PATCHES
USD 300 - 400
JAPANESE FLAG FROM NEW GUINEA WITH ALLIED PATCHESJapanese national flag, 32" x 30" rayon and of apparant wartime
construction with leather tabs at the top and bottom of the hoist, decorated with various patches and insignia of American and British
regiments and air corps which served in the Far East, most likely New Guinea. Nine vintage patches have been hand-sewn to the
flag, including 5th Air Force, 11th Air Force, AAF Far East Forces, 7th Cavalry, etc. A Rangers patch originally at the center of the
flag has been removed, else very good.
888: JAPANESE LIFE PRESERVER
USD 150 - 200
JAPANESE LIFE PRESERVERJapanese life ring, 28" dia., bearing painted black characters reading, in part: "Ishiyama Maru No.
10". Possibly of World War II vintage. A great display piece.
889: JAPANESE WORLD WAR II GOOD LUCK FLAG
USD 250 - 350
JAPANESE WORLD WAR II GOOD LUCK FLAGSilk flag, 34 1/2" x 28", a Japanese national "meatball" flag liberally inscribed with
approximately 65 signatures and slogans in black ink calligraphy, including: "Japan's No. 1 War Hero", Long Live Your Warrior Luck",
and "From the Stock Society, Kamina Bank". These flags were given to most Japanese soldiers upon their induction into the army,
and were generally signed by family, friends, and loved ones, although women's organizations were also established to produce
them. Very good.
890: JOE FOSS' POST-WAR MILITARY FLIGHT SUIT AND GARRISON
USD 400 - 500
JOE FOSS' POST-WAR MILITARY FLIGHT SUIT AND GARRISON CAPJOE FOSS (1915 - 2003) Top Marine fighter ace of World
War II and a Medal of Honor recipient. Foss also served as a general in the Air National Guard, the 20th Governor of South Dakota,
President of the NRA, and the first commissioner of the American Football League. A great relic, Foss' personal post-war green flight
suit, ca. late 1960s from Foss' service with the Air National Guard. The garment, 100% aramid fiber, is labeled "MIL-C-83141A
(USAF)", and shows obvious wear, especially to the velcro patch attachments and sleeve ties. Foss later signed the left breast
pocket "Joe Foss" in black marker as provenance. Also present is Foss' simple green garrison cap, no piping, bearing a leather
sweat band and rayon lining. Accompanied by a copy of the catalog description from the estate auction of Foss' personal belongings
picturing and describing this suit and cap. A great relic.
891: JUNKERS DESK ORNAMENT
USD 200 - 300
JUNKERS DESK ORNAMENTMetal desk ornament made at one of the Junkers aircraft factories, a 3 3/4" steel pyramidal figure
surmounted by the Junkers corporate emblem highlighted in black paint which bears a few chips. The bottom of the piece is
engraved in German: "Technical school Junkers".
892: KEY FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT, THE "AVISO GRILLE"
USD 300 - 400
KEY FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT, THE "AVISO GRILLE"A scarce relic from the luxurious yacht "Aviso Grille" once owned by
Adolf Hitler, a 4 «" brass key marked: "P.B.T.R." The key is accompanied by a contemporary card with ink notation: "Key from Hitler
yacht 'Grille' Removed by D. Bossone - 1951." Also present is a small manila envelope with a copy of a period label attached:
"HITLER YACHT GRILLE KEYS. ARRIVED AT NORTH AMERICAN SCRAP YARDS AT BORDENTOWN N.J. FRIDAY 17TH
AUGUST 1951" According to a newspaper clipping also included, Dennis Bossone was a Movietone News photographer. Other
parts of the Aviso Grille remain on the East Coast: a toilet and sink remain in use in a New Jersey gas station!
893: KEY FROM SAILING BARQUE "HORST WESSEL"
USD 200 - 300
KEY FROM SAILING BARQUE "HORST WESSEL"Brass key from the barque "Horst Wessel," launched in Hamburg in June, 1936
and named after the Nazi S.A. leader. The ship was the flagship of the Kriegsmarine sail training fleet. Post-war, the vessel came
into American hands and is now used to train Coast Guard cadets as the tall ship USCGC Eagle. This brass key was sold at auction
in 1994 at the liquidation of the holdings of the museum at Admiral Farragut Academy in New Jersey. It is sold with a copy of the
museum inventory listing, auction catalog, and newspaper notices.
894: REICHSARBEITSDIENST SHOULDER BOARDS
USD 3,000 - 4,000
REICHSARBEITSDIENST SHOULDER BOARDSEspecially rare pair of shoulder boards, each 1 1/2" x 4 3/4", with a knotted design
of alternating gold and silver cords with black accents on a black velvet backing. Each shoulder board also bears a silver badge
depicting the insignia of the Reichsarbeitsfuhrer (Head of the German Labor Service), a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves,
surrounding a swastika-emblazoned shovel blade with wheat ears, the whole surmounted by a national eagle. The two shoulder
boards are connected by a silver cord, secured with a metal seal marked "Reichs Arbeits Dienst", and further bears a partial paper
tag from the R.A.D. Procurement Office, dated May 18, 1937. This style of shoulder board was later adopted as the rank insignia of
Reichsarbeitsfuhrer KONSTANTIN HIERL (1875-1955), beginning in May of 1942. It is likely that these shoulder boards were
intended to be samples or demonstration items, and they are in fine unissued condition.
895: KPM - NAZI GERMAN SOUVENIR PORCELAIN MEDALLION
USD 100 - 150
KPM - NAZI GERMAN SOUVENIR PORCELAIN MEDALLIONVery attractive porcelain medallion, 3 1/2" dia., given to a V.I.P. visitor
at the KPM porcelain factory at Berlin. The medallion bears a German eagle and swastika at center surrounded by the legend: "IN
MEMORY OF THE VISIT TO THE STATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY BERLIN". The reverse shows KPM's three hallmarks as
well as 14 images showing the process of porcelain manufacture. Fine.
896: LEATHER-COVERED SWAGGER STICK WITH SWASTIKA
USD 100 - 150
LEATHER-COVERED SWAGGER STICK WITH SWASTIKAGerman officer's swagger stick, 23 1/2" long, covered with
reddish-brown leather. A red enameled metal swastika within a white circle is embedded at the tip of the stick. A tiny portion of the
white enamel is chipped, else very good.
897: LINEOL GERMAN SOLDIER WITH MESSENGER PIGEONS
USD 150 - 200
LINEOL GERMAN SOLDIER WITH MESSENGER PIGEONSLineol toy soldier, a molded figure 2 1/4" tall showing a kneeling
German soldier releasing a pigeon. Four other pigeons are visible in bags on the soldier's chest and back. A small cage rests on the
ground, and when its screened lid is raised, two more pigeons are revealed within. A rarer Lineol figure, in very good condition.
898: LUFTWAFFE MAP CASE
USD 200 - 300
LUFTWAFFE MAP CASEBrown leather map case, approx. 11" x 8", with a large main pocket with center divider, and smaller
pockets for pencils, erasers, navigational dividers, and other accoutrements. The inside of the front flap is marked "L.B.A.", as well
as "Aufkl. Gr. 24", indicating that it was issued to a reconnaissance squadron. The leather is well worn and distressed, and one of
the tabs securing the leather straps on the back has come loose, else very good.
899: LUFTWAFFE TABLE SETTING
USD 150 - 200
LUFTWAFFE TABLE SETTINGLot of four pieces of Luftwaffe silver-plated tableware, probably from an officer's mess. Included is a
8 1/2" fork, 10" knife, 8 1/8" soup spoon, and 5 1/2" teaspoon, each with a metal "droop tail" Luftwaffe eagle and swastika applied to
the end of each handle. The heavy silver plating is indicated by the marking: "V.S.F. 90" found on the pieces. Tarnished, very good.
900: MAUSER RIFLE AMMO POUCH AND CLEANING KIT
USD 60 - 80
MAUSER RIFLE AMMO POUCH AND CLEANING KITGerman leather ammunition pouch, approx. 8 1/2" x 4", divided into three
compartments, each capable of carrying two "stripper clips" clips of 8mm Mauser rifle ammunition. Bears leather and metal loops on
the back to allow it to be hung from a belt or lanyard. Well worn from use, the leather remains supple. Very good. WITH: Mauser rifle
cleaning kit, consisting of a receiver tool, an oil can, a barrel cleaning chain with two brushes, and several pieces of scrap rags, all
contained in a 5 1/4" x 3 1/4", dark green metal canister, which bears the Waffenamt stamp "WaA20" and the manufacturer's stamp
"cnx", which indicates that it was made by Appel in Berlin. Moderate corrosion to the case, else very good. Two pieces.
901: MESSERSCHMITT 109 CLOCK
USD 200 - 300
MESSERSCHMITT 109 CLOCKElapsed time clock labeled as having been removed from a Messerschmitt Me-109. The clock
measures 2 1/4" across the entire dial, and is wound by means of a knurled knob at bottom. A small tab beneth that knob starts the
timer, stops the timer, and resets the arms. The timer has been set into a period wood case. In good operating condition.
902: N.S.D.A.P. BEER GARDEN PAPER LANTERN
USD 200 - 300
N.S.D.A.P. BEER GARDEN PAPER LANTERNN.S.D.A.P. promotional paper lantern made for a beer garden owner sympathetic to
the Nazi Party. The red lantern, which collapses upon itself, measures 9" in diameter and bears the Nazi Party white circular field
with mobile black swastika within. The other side reads: "Burgerbraukeller A. Payerl Hochburg der N.S.D.A.P.". Within the lantern is
a small metal candleholder. Negligible split at the seam, else very good.
903: N.S.D.A.P. FLAG POLE TOPPER
USD 300 - 400
N.S.D.A.P. FLAG POLE TOPPEREarly model cast metal NSDAP flag pole topper, approx. 9" x 8", in the form of a right-facing
national eagle clutching a wreath, with a mobile swastika in the center. Bears minor dings and dents, and the swastika has been
painted black, else very good.
904: N.S.D.A.P. HOSPITAL STEIN
USD 150 - 200
N.S.D.A.P. HOSPITAL STEINN.S.D.A.P. 0.5 liter ceramic commemorative stein made by the Gmunder-Keramik factory in Austria.
The stein, 4 3/4" tall, is a souvenir issued by the hospital at Gmunden which apparently was associated in some manner with the
Nazi Party. The pewter lid, possibly added to the stein at the time, displays a 1914 Iron Cross affixed to the top. Fine. SOLD WITH: a
second stoneware stein, approx. same size, commemorates the Reichshandwerkertag 1935 events held in Munich. Two pieces.
905: N.S.D.A.P. PAPER PENNANTS
USD 200 - 300
N.S.D.A.P. PAPER PENNANTSA string of twelve 12" x 5 1/2" red paper pennants, each printed on both sides with an N.S.D.A.P.
flag.The edges of several pennants are roughly cut and one is moderately faded, else very good.
906: N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL RIBBON
USD 200 - 300
N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL RIBBONN.S.D.A.P. political ribbon, 18 3/4" x 3" rayon, issued to celebrants at a city festival at Bremen,
bearing printed text: "In remembrance of the 1st Gaufest in Bremen Lower Saxony...July 18-21, 1935". The verso bears a red linen
field with a white circular field and green mobile swastika sewn thereto. In a homemade wood presentation box.
907: N.S.V. HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING PLATE
USD 100 - 150
N.S.V. HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING PLATEPlate sold by the Nationalsozialistische Volkswohlfahrt (NSV - "National Socialist People's
Welfare") to raise funds, probably during the holiday season. The plate portrays a mother and child, with a goat and rabbit at their
feet. The 1934 issue date appears at top. Very good. The NSV was a social welfare organization during the Third Reich, established
in 1933.
908: NATIONAL SOCIALIST WAR VICTIM'S CARE SIGN
USD 400 - 500
NATIONAL SOCIALIST WAR VICTIM'S CARE SIGNEnameled metal sign, 18 1/4" x 27", depicting a swastika-emblazoned Iron
Cross over an upright sword, surrounded by a wreath, all within a white disk on a red background, with the organization name;
"National-Sozialistiche Kriegsopferversorgung" ("National Socialist War Victim's Care), or NSKOV. The bottom margin bears the
name of the artist, C. Robert Dold of Offenburg, and is also marked "Ferro-Email". The sign is missing a 2 3/4" dia. circle of enamel
to the right of the sword tip, with several other gouges to the enamel at the edges and corners, else very good.
909: NAVAL CANNON BORE SIGHTING SCOPE
USD 300 - 400
NAVAL CANNON BORE SIGHTING SCOPELarge telescopic bore sight, 15" x 13", used by the US Navy during World War I to align
the barrel and sights of 5-inch naval cannon. The scope would be inserted into the breach of the gun, and the sights would be
adjusted to match the alignment of the barrel. The sight has a manufacturer's plaque which identifies it as being made in Center Line,
Michigan for the US Navy Bureau of Ordnance, and it is additionally marked with a naval anchor. Rear ring slightly gouged, worn
overall from regular use, else very good.
910: NSDAP FUNERAL SASH
USD 300 - 400
NSDAP FUNERAL SASHRed rayon banner, 77" x 5 1/4", with a white paper disk with a printed mobile swastika at each end. Each
end also features a 1 1/2" silver metallic fringe. The sash is stained throughout, with several holes along its length and on one
swastika disk, good to very good.
911: NUREMBERG "PARTY DAY" BEER MUG
USD 250 - 350
NUREMBERG "PARTY DAY" BEER MUGLarge, solid porcelain beer mug, 7 1/2" tall, imprinted in blue with a scene of the old
section of Nuremberg, the seal of the city, and the legend at bottom: "The city of the Reichs Party Day". Fine condition.
912: OLYMPIC TORCH BEARER PORCELAIN STATUE
USD 150 - 200
OLYMPIC TORCH BEARER PORCELAIN STATUEWhite porcelain statue depicting an Olympic runner with a torch containing a
wick which could be lit. This statue is often attributed to the 1936 Berlin olympics, though we cannot prove that assertion. The statue
is 10" tall, fairly well detailed, with the number "12594" embossed on the bottom. Fine.
913: OSWALD POHL 1944 CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION DISPLAY PLATE
USD 500 - 600
OSWALD POHL 1944 CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION DISPLAY PLATEOSWALD POHL (1892 - 1951) Head of the Economic Office
of the SS and ultimate overseer of the concentration camp system. It was Pohl who turned his victims' dental gold, eyeglasses, hair,
etc. into cash for the SS, using the infamous "Max Heiliger" Swiss accounts. Captured and executed in 1951. Rare and ironic
Christmas gift given by murderer Pohl to his friends at Christmas, 1943, a white porcelain plate, 10" diameter, bears on the front a
poem by Christian Friedrich Hebbel which is surrounded by various flowers: "From all the stars, flows a glorious blessing / So that
tired strength can once more feel itself refreshing / Out of darkness moves the Lord, as far as he can, / And the threads which have
been broken he is mending all again." From Hebbel's "The Consecration of the Night." On the reverse is Pohl's dedication: "1944.
Wishing You and Your Kindred a Blessed Yuletide and A Happy New Year. Pohl. S. S. - Obergruppenfuhrer and General of the
Waffen S.S." Fine condition.
914: P-38 GRIPS
USD 150 - 200
P-38 GRIPSPair of brown bakelite P38 pistol grips, war-time manufacture by Julius Posselt, both in very fine condition.
915: PACIFIC ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERYMAN RELIC AND PHOTO
USD 250 - 350
PACIFIC ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERYMAN RELIC AND PHOTO GROUPINGA great grouping of items once owned and used by
anti-aircraft artilleryman Francis E. O'Connell of the 389th AAA AW Battalion. O'Connell served on New Guinea and in the recapture
of the Philippines. Included in the grouping is O'Connell's non-regulation fighting knife, an antique steel-bladed knife with antler
handle, 11" long overall, with three early rivets through the grips and tang, ca. 1860s, with a later hand-made leather sheath
embossed "El Lobo" with an image of a wolf and the last digits of his serial number on the reverse. A green piece of reinforcing metal
punctured to form the soldier's initials is attached at front. Also present is a photo showing O'Connell standing before a P-51 with this
knife clearly visible. Also present is a photo album containing copies of O'Connell's discharge, occupation currency, about 46 photos
of the soldier and members of his battalion in the field, and about 20 commercial photos of islanders, MacArthur, etc.; O'Connell's
theater-made ID bracelet, dog tags, pistol lanyard, money belt, shoulder patch (new), ribbon bar, and six campaign and other
medals. Very good.
916: PISTOL GRIPS (6)
USD 250 - 350
PISTOL GRIPS (6)Lot of three pairs of matching pistol grips, two pairs to fit a luger; one in black bakelite with maker's stamp
obliterated (probably post-war), the second checkered wood with a national eagle and swastika stamped within, a chip near the
top.The third set is a bakelite set of grips for a P38 with war-time maker's mark and attaching screww.
917: PLATTERHOF HOTEL TABLE LINEN
USD 1,000 - 1,200
PLATTERHOF HOTEL TABLE LINENExcellent set of six napkins, each 14" square, as well as one long table cloth, 84 1/2" x 56", all
bearing a lightly-embroidered floral pattern and a circular embroidered seal: "Der Platterhof, Obersalzburg". Fine. The Platterhof,
built in the footprint of an older hotel in which Hitler was believed to have drafted the first chapter of "Mein Kampf", was one of the
most modern and opulent hotels in Europe. It was used as a retreat for high-ranking Nazi officials and a venue for state functions
until it was converted into a military hospital in 1943. A series of tunnels and bunkers connected the hotel to other official buildings
and residences in Obersalzburg. The hotel was heavily damaged by Allied bombing raids in 1945, and stood vacant until being
renovated by the US Army as an Armed Forces Recreation Center in 1952, upon which it was renamed the General Walker Hotel,
after an American officer killed in action in Korea. The hotel operated in this capacity until 1995, and it was demolished in 2000.
Seven pieces.
918: POLISH R.A.F. PILOT'S MATCH CASE
USD 150 - 200
POLISH R.A.F. PILOT'S MATCH CASEBrass match case, 2 1/2"x 1 3/4"closed, with a round shield decorated with the coat of arms
of Poland, a crowned eagle. The case is stamped "505" on the bottom of the inner drawer. The finish of the metal is worn from use,
but still very good. The case is accompanied by a crushed wooden box of matches, 1 1/2"x 2", produced by "Polski Monopol" (Polish
Monopoly) in the Generalgouvernement, or German-controlled Poland. Both containers still contain wooden matches.
919: POLISH R.A.F. PILOT'S P.O.W. I.D. DISC AND LIGHTER
USD 500 - 700
POLISH R.A.F. PILOT'S P.O.W. I.D. DISC AND LIGHTERItems belonging to Polish R.A.F. pilot Tomasz Jan Legowski of No. 316
Squadron, who was shot down by the Luftwaffe in 1943 and imprisoned in the P.O.W. camp Stalag Luft III (the scene of the "Great
Escape"). Includes: Legowski's Stalag Luft III prisoner disk, 1 1/2"x 2 1/2", giving his prisoner number, 1331, and the name of the
camp. Also present is Legowski's lighter, 2 3/4"x 1 1/4", bearing a Polish Air Force checkerboard badge, an eagle with a wreath
clutched in its mouth, and the logo of the Finnish firearms company "Sako". The lid bears several dents, and the brass finish has
rubbed off in spots from use, else very good. The items are accompanied by a short biography of Legowski, his squadron, and
details of his crash, as well as a partial roster of R.A.F. P.O.W.'s, which lists Legowski's prisoner number and attests to his presence
at Stalag Luft III.
920: PRESENTATION SILVER CUP
USD 150 - 200
PRESENTATION SILVER CUPSmall presentation silver cup, 1 3/4" tall, engraved to: "Hauptmann Franzki 21.11.34", the reverse
bearing an engraved image of a rearing stallion, Roman numeral "III", a monogram, and the city name: "Celle". Hallmarked on
bottom of cup. Partially cleaned.
921: PRO-NAZI CIVILIAN DOOR SIGN
USD 200 - 300
PRO-NAZI CIVILIAN DOOR SIGNSmall enameled steel "patriotic" pro-Nazi plaque, 2 «" x 6", displays pre-Nazi and NSDAP flags
with the motto: "The German greets: Heil Hitler!" Very good.
922: R.A.D. SOUVENIR PIPE
USD 100 - 150
R.A.D. SOUVENIR PIPESouvenir pipe bowl and stem owned by a laborer attached to an R.A.D. unit in the south Harz region, 7 1/2"
long overall with a ceramic bowl bearing the emblem of the organization and man's labor unit. Well constructed with wood stem,
bakelite mouthpiece, and green decorative cord. Fine.
923: R.A.D. WEST-FRONT SOUVENIR SHOVEL
USD 100 - 150
RAD WEST-FRONT SOUVENIR SHOVELReichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) wood souvenir (or presentation) shovel. This well-crafted
representation is 17 3/4" long with a "T" handle and small brass nails at the spade end, with leather strap. The spade's surface bears
black painted lettering: "R.A.D. West-Front 1938/39". Near fine.
924: RECOGNITION MODELS OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN WARSHIPS
USD 150 - 200
RECOGNITION MODELS OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN WARSHIPSGood lot of 25 cast metal models, all between 1 1/2" and 7"
long, depicting 19 American and 6 British warships of the World War II period. Ships presented here include: cruisers H.M.S
LEANDER, H.M.S. CUMBERLAND, H.M.S. DEVONSHIRE, H.M.S. EMERALD, and H.M.S. DIDO; battleship H.M.S. Revenge; two
representations of the battleship U.S.S. TENNESSEE; two battleships of the U.S.S. NEW MEXICO class; two aircraft carriers of the
U.S.S. CASABLANCA class; the carrier U.S.S. BOGUE; the cruiser U.S.S. OMAHA; three cruisers of the U.S.S. NEW ORLEANS
class; four LCIs (Landing Craft Infantry); the amphibious command ship U.S.S EL DORADO; and three unidentified cruisers. Many of
the models are missing some or all of their soft metal masts, funnels or bridges, and the three New Orleans-class cruisers are
missing all of their gun turrets, else very good. These models were frequently used to train sailors and aviators to distinguish friendly
ships from enemy vessels, although many postwar models of the same design and construction were also produced. Based on the
level of detail present in these examples, it is our belief that they are mostly World War II-era recognition models.
925: RECOGNITION MODELS OF GERMAN, RUSSIAN, AND JAPANESE
USD 150 - 200
RECOGNITION MODELS OF GERMAN, RUSSIAN, AND JAPANESE WARSHIPSGood lot of 26 cast metal models, all between 2
1/2" and 8 1/2" long, depicting one German, 12 Japanese, and 13 Russian warships of the World War II era. Russian ships
presented here include: five destroyers of the LENINGRAD class; two cruisers of the KIROV class; and six unknown destroyers,
representing three classes. the Japanese ships present include: the aircraft carrier TAIHO; a KATORI-class cruiser; a
MUTSUKI-class destroyer; two WATAKE-class destroyers; a MINEKAZE-class destroyer; a MATSU-class destroyer; two
OTORI-class patrol ships; and three unidentified ships, two cruisers and a destroyer. Also present is the German World War I
battlecruiser Derfflinger. Many of the models are missing some or all of their soft metal masts, and the two Kirov-class cruisers are
missing all of their gun turrets. These models were frequently used to train sailors and aviators to distinguish friendly ships from
enemy vessels, although many postwar models of the same design and construction were also produced. Based on the level of
detail present in these examples, it is our belief that they are mostly World War II-era recognition models.
926: REICHSBAHN GAS MASK
USD 150 - 200
REICHSBAHN GAS MASKFrench TC-38 gas mask pressed into use by the Deutsches Reichsbahn late in the war. This
comparatively primitive mask has elastic head bands and celluloid eye coverings with a screw-on filter. There appear several
Reichsbahn stamps on both the canvas of the mask and the filter which also bears an issuing date stamp of January, 1945. Rare.
927: REICHSKOLONIALBUND SIGN
USD 400 - 500
REICHSKOLONIALBUND SIGNEnameled metal sign, 17 1/2" x 12 1/2", depicting the insignia of the "Reichskolonialbund" ('Reich
Colonial League"), a vertical white pennant divided by intersecting black bands, with a field of red with five white stars in the upper
left canton, and a mobile swastika at the center. The wording on the sign reads: "Reichskolonialbund/Dienst
Stelle/Ortsverband/Raitbach-Schweigmatt" ("Reichskolonialbund/Office/Local Association/Raitbach-Schweigmatt"), with a space at
the bottom for office hours. The Reichskolonialbund sought to reclaim the overseas colonial territories forfeited by Germany under
the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles, especially its former holdings in Africa. It was disbanded at the onset of World War II, as
the Nazi State shifted its focus to other priorities. Bears some light scratches and wear, else very good.
928: REINHARD HEYDRICH'S COPY OF "WETTERZONEN DER
USD 500 - 700
REINHARD HEYDRICH'S COPY OF "WETTERZONEN DER WELT-POLITIK"Hard-cover book, "Wetterzonen der Welt-Politik"
("Weather Zones of World Politics"), by Walther Pahl (Leipzig: Wilhelm Goldmann Verlag), 1937, 360pp. 8vo., featuring the ex-libris
bookplate of notorious SS officer REINHARD HEYDRICH on the front pastedown. The bookplate features the SS "sig" runes above
a command post, with Heydrich's name stamped below. Walther Pahl was a political theorist whose ideas closely mirrored those of
the fledgling Nazi Party. His writings especially justified the expansion of the Third Reich and the exclusion of the Jews. Bound in
brown cloth boards, missing the dust jacket, minor scuffing and soiling, else very good.
929: RKK CIGARETTE CASE
USD 400 - 500
RKK CIGARETTE CASESilver cigarette case, 3" x 4 1/4", bearing the insignia of the "Reichskulturekammer" (Reich Chamber of
Culture), an eagle atop a column, decorated with a mobile swastika above the initials "RKK". The inside of the case bears the
engraved monogram "GB", and is stamped "202" on both sections. The RKK, under the leadership of Joseph Goebbels, was meant
to gain control over the entire cultural life in Germany creating and promoting Aryan art consistent with Nazi ideals. Very good.
930: RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT CHRONOMETER
USD 100 - 150
RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT CHRONOMETERChronometer believed remeoved from a World War II Russian aircraft, 4" dia., 3" deep
overall, shows the time and elapsed time with a wind-up mechanism which is still operable. The face has three dials, all with Cyrillic
labels, the reverse with what may be a production date of 1939. Very good.
931: S.A. UNIFORMED DOLL
USD 400 - 500
S.A. UNIFORMED DOLLGerman-made doll depicting an S.A. man, or "storm trooper", 10 1/2" tall with complete uniform including
Nazi Party stick pin set at the neck, Nazi Party arm band, cap, boots, belt, etc. The head of the doll is hand-painted, and a small
crack appears along the scalp where front and rear halves of the head are joined, but not visible with the cap in place. Worn and
soiled in places, still rare.
932: SCRAPBOOK WITH DOG TAG OF A 29TH INFANTRY OMAHA BEACH
USD 300 - 400
SCRAPBOOK WITH DOG TAG OF A 29TH INFANTRY OMAHA BEACH ARTILLERY OFFICERLot of three scrapbooks kept by the
family of Col. Stratford E. McKenrick who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1945. The books contain mostly newspaper
clippings documenting highlights of the war and events concerning those known to the family. However, there are number of more
interesting items, including one of McKenrick's dog tags; a 29th Infantry Div. shoulder patch; a "D-Day to St. Lo 29 LET'S GO"
certificate issued by the 29th Infantry certifying that McKenrick served with the regiment on D-Day and signed (faded) by Gen.
CHARLES H. GERHARDT; McKenrick's Bronze Star from his chest ribbon, along with a section of the original medal's chest ribbon
(awarded for D-Day); program from the commissioning of the carrier USS FRANKLIN, later heavily damaged with great loss of life;
five franc "invasion" bank note; German and French propaganda leaflets; "Liberator" hand bill published in France; German
occupation banknote; underground newspaper "Le Libre Belgique" welcoming liberators; an Aachen District paper seal attached
beside a Veuve Cliquot label, obviously obtained as the officer crossed into Germany, some casual photographs, and a few other
interesting items. Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) was a senior member of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery,
29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha
Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition. The ammunition was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's
contingent to temporarily withdraw. With copies of McKenrick's discharge papers and a diary entry. Consigned by a direct
descendant.
933: SECTION OF FABRIC FROM A STUKA
USD 150 - 200
SECTION OF FABRIC FROM A STUKASection of painted stitched fabric cut from a wrecked Stuka aircraft in North Africa, 7" x 4",
heavy khaki green paint coating one side, with the original burgundy and white color of the fabric showing on reverse. A note on
verso reads: "Fabric from German Stuka dive bomber in 'graveyard' El-Alouina airport Tunia - Aug. 1943". Very good. Although the
Stuka was an all-metal aircraft, it did feature a canvas sheet separating the cockpit from the rest of the fuselage, which could be
breached by the crew in an emergency. It is probable that this item is a section of such a sheet.
934: SEPP DIETRICH L.S.A.H. RECORDED BATTLE REPORTS
USD 1,000 - 1,500
SEPP DIETRICH L.S.A.H. RECORDED BATTLE REPORTS PRESENTED TO HITLER, CHRISTMAS, 1940A very rare set
recordings of a battle report from the western front presented as a Christmas present to Adolf Hitler by one of his favorite
commanders, SS-Obergruppenfuhrer SEPP DIETRICH who was then leading Hitler's namesake Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler. In all
there are 24 records, 19 still intact and playable. They are presented in two individual albums, each bound in cloth with light brown
leather spines. Both bear identical calligraphic inscriptions: "Our Fuhrer Spoken Report on the Blitzkrieg in the West Christmas
1940". "Dietrich" is written in black ink above the title "SS Obergruppenfuhrer und Komandeur". The signature was either especially
carefully signed by Dietrich so as to be easily read, or was more likely done by the calligrapher for the same reason. These volumes
were removed from the library at the Reichs Chancellery in Berlin by an American officer serving as Chief of Staff at Headquarters,
Air Command in Berlin, the father of our consignor. With a copy of His August 1, 1945 letter home on Adolf Hitler's letterhead
mentioning having acquired "stuff to mail…some of it may be valuable…" Very good. With a copy of the consignor's notarized letter
of provenance.
935: SILVER CIGARETTE CASE
USD 100 - 150
SILVER CIGARETTE CASESilver cigarette case once owned by a German soldier, likely an officer, bears the addition of a German
helmet on the front and the initials "H. G." Bowed and worn from use.
936: SOLDIERS' THEATER-MADE "SWEETHEART" BRACELETS
USD 100 - 150
SOLDIERS' THEATER-MADE "SWEETHEART" BRACELETSLot of two American G.I. theater-made "sweetheart" bracelets, made
by soldiers while overseas with the intent of sending them to their girlfriends back in the States. Both bear sheet metal cut aluminum
bands, sometimes from salvaged Japanese or American aircraft, with one example bearing a finely detailed U.S. Navy emblem, the
second with three Japanese coins. Very good condition.
USD 100 - 150
by soldiers while overseas with the intent of sending them to their girlfriends back in the States. Both bear sheet metal cut aluminum
bands, sometimes from salvaged Japanese or American aircraft, with one example engraved: "Kwajalein Atoll Marshalls Jan. 31 Feb
12 1944" (during the battle fort the atoll), the second larger and engraved with a star and leaves, and: "NEW CALEDONIA". Very
good condition.
USD 200 - 300
by soldiers while overseas with the intent of sending them to their girlfriends back in the States. The matching set are both made of
sheet metal cut aluminum bands from a destroyed Japanese aircraft, as each is engraved within: "JAP ZERO METAL". They are
individually engraved with the names "Wink" and "The Duchess", the year 1943, and palm trees on either side. Both were obviously
brought home by the returning soldier. Very good condition.
939: SS CYANIDE CAPSULE CONTAINER
USD 300 - 400
SS CYANIDE CAPSULE CONTAINERSS contract 77/42 Tesch und Stabenow hollow brass container for a cyanide vial, 1 3/4" long,
5/16" wide. These containers held glass, single-dose capsules of cyanide which would be removed by the bearer prior to
questioning. He would bite down on the glass ampule and the cyanide would take its deadly effect within seconds. This poison was
effectively used by both Heinrich Himmler and Herman Goring to escape execution at the hands of the Allies. The vial bears the
correct type knurled edges on both the lid and the bottom, and has SS runes on the bottom cap.
940: SS-ISSUE COFFEE CUP SAUCERS
USD 200 - 300
SS-ISSUE COFFEE CUP SAUCERSPair of white porcelain coffee cup saucers used by the SS in their mess halls at concentration
camps, field camps, city offices, and training camps. Each saucer measures 5 1/2" wide and is marked on the bottom: "SS-Reich"
with production dates of 1940 and 1941, each also stamped by maker Bauscher Weiden. Fine.
941: SUDETENLAND COMMEMORATIVE GLASS
USD 200 - 300
SUDETENLAND COMMEMORATIVE GLASSVery fine period drinking glass celebrating the annexation of the Sudetenland in 1938.
The tapered 4 1/2" tall yellow and clear glass vessel features a Bavarian rampant lion cut expertly cut into the glass with a dot
pattern above and below. At top a yellow band is inscribed: "Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Fuhrer" in Suterlin script. The original
manufacturer's paper adhesive label remains affixed to the front of the glass. Very fine.
942: SWASTIKA-DECORATED PITCHER
USD 150 - 200
SWASTIKA-DECORATED PITCHERBrown porcelain glazed pitcher, 8 «" tall, displays two bands of static swastikas, one each at top
and bottom surrounding larger swastikas on front and back, all on a stippled background. Unmarked, origin unknown.
943: TEACUP AND SAUCER FROM THE "EAGLES NEST" AT
USD 1,000 - 1,500
TEACUP AND SAUCER FROM THE "EAGLES NEST" AT BERCHTESGADENRare Chinese "dragon pattern" teacup and saucer
used at the Kehlsteinhaus, or "Eagles Nest" built above Hitler's retreat at Berchtesgaden. This fine and delicate china, both marked
by Meissner, bear designs including fanciful dragons and birds highlighted in gold, with rims and the teacup handle also accented in
gold. Both pieces are in excellent condition. This is a well-known and unique pattern acknowledged to have been used at the
Kelsteinhaus. Additionally, researchers have located period photographs which include this pattern of china, and have further
determined that 450 such pieces were purchased and listed on a Kehlsteinhaus inventory. The first Hitler china of this pattern we
have offered.
944: THEATER-MADE FLYING TIGERS HAT BADGE
USD 250 - 350
THEATER-MADE FLYING TIGERS HAT BADGECircular brass hat badge, 1 1/4" in diameter, featuring the insignia of the 23rd
Fighter Group, better known as the Flying Tigers. The insignia consists of a winged tiger, in yellow and blue enamel with yellow
metal highlights, within a blue "V" figure. The pin was made in Howrah, India, by a company called "Premier", as indicated by the
stamps on the verso. Very good.
945: THIRD REICH SS TYPEWRITER
USD 400 - 500
THIRD REICH SS TYPEWRITERDesk model Third Reich-era typewriter, approx. 12 1/2" x 11" x 10", a "Naumann Ideal",
manufactured by A.-G. vorm. Seidel & Naumann of Dresden. It is capable of taking a dual-color ribbon, and features an "SS" runes
key. The typewriter appears to function normally, and all keys, including the "SS" runes and the space bar, are operable. Very dusty,
and in need of cleaning and servicing, else very good.
946: THIRD REICH TABLEWARE
USD 150 - 200
THIRD REICH TABLEWARELot of three pieces of tableware once used in use at notorious locations in wartime Germany, includes a
knife from "Pension Frau Emma Berchtesgaden", hallmarked by Wellner, a knife with left-facing national eagle and swastika further
marked: "S & H L" with "41", and a large aluminum serving spoon with droop-tail Luftwaffe eagle. Three pieces.
947: TRENCH LIGHTERS AND MATCH CASE
USD 100 - 150
TRENCH LIGHTERS AND MATCH CASEGroup of three World War I and II-era smoker's accoutrements, includes: Brass match
case, 1 1/2" x 2 1/2", likely World War I-era with lanyard loop, striker at the base, and an enamel British Order of the Garter emblem
on the face. Bears minor tarnish and staining, else very good. WITH: Hahway trench lighter, 2 3/4" x 3/4", brass with a brown enamel
covering, marked on the reverse as patented Apr. 2, 1912 and "Made in Germany", very good. WITH: World War II-era Dunhill
Service Lighter, 2 1/4" x 1", steel, with some black paint remaining. Marked on the bottom, very good.
948: TYROL HAND-CARVED WOOD STATUE OF A SOLDIER
USD 500 - 600
TYROL HAND-CARVED WOOD STATUE OF A SOLDIERExcellent hand-carved wooden statue, 19" tall, depicting a young man
dressed in a German army uniform, seated on a stool and playing an accordion while singing. The base of the statue gives the
soldier's name: "Unserm 'Spiess'("Our Spiess"), 18. Komd. Landeck (Austria)". The rear is signed "I B", and dated 1942. The statue
nicely captures the liveliness and motion of its subject in a moment away from the horrors of war. Fine.
949: U-BOAT BADGE RING
USD 400 - 500
U-BOAT BADGE RINGMost unusual ring, a small reproduction of a U-boat badge set into a silver ring with unevely stippled sides.
The ring, which has been "sized," bears within the band the initials "H W" and "U 704". No hallmark discernable, likely silver with gold
plated insignia. Commissioned on 18 November 1941 under the command of Kapit„nleutnant Horst Kessler, U-704 torpedoed the
British freighter Empire Rainbow. She carried out four more patrols and fired four torpedoes at the troopship Queen Elizabeth, before
being scuttled at Vegesack on 4 May 1945.
950: U-BOAT SAILOR'S HAT PIN
USD 150 - 200
U-BOAT SAILOR'S HAT PINDecorative hat pin undoubtedly made aboard a U-boat, 3 1/2" long, cut from steel sheet metal with
copper ballast tanks added, the hull vents made with a drill press. Examining the reverse, the pin and catch both show
non-commercial welding. Ex: The War Museum, New York.
951: U-BOAT SHIPBOARD-MADE PINS
USD 100 - 150
U-BOAT SHIPBOARD-MADE PINSLot of two decorative pins undoubtedly made aboard a U-boat, each about 3 1/8" long, steel
construction shaped with a grinder and polished, the hull vents made with a drill press. The larger of the pins is a tie bar, the second
a hat pin. Examining the reverse, both show non-commercial welding. A New York museum deaccession. Ex: The War Museum,
New York.
952: U.S. NAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT RANGE FINDER
USD 100 - 150
U.S. NAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT RANGE FINDERA U.S. Navy anti-aicraft range finder intended for emergency use by American
vessels under attack while in European waters. This very clever device, 5 1/4" diameter, would be held 24" from the viewer's eyes.
The distance between two vertical wires in the center of the viewer could be quickly adjusted to match the width of the enemy
aircraft's wingspan. Fifteen aircraft are listed on the range finder with various distances attributed to various groups and by
pre-identifying the aircraft, its distance could be determined in one or two seconds and the relayed to gunners usually manning
20mm to 40mm guns or a 3" gun mount typically used on auxilliary ships and small craft. Made by A.C. Gilbert. Very fine.
953: U.S. NAVY LIFE RAFT FISHING KIT
USD 200 - 300
U.S. NAVY LIFE RAFT FISHING KITUncommon U.S. Navy aviator's life raft fishing kit, typically found in rafts which would
accommodate two or more men. The kit includes: four cotton fishing lines with wire leaders attached, three wound about wooden
spools, red-eyed chrome jig with steel leader and pork rind attached, red wood hook and leader holder with hook sharpener, pocket
knife with scaler and hook remover, additional pork rinds, and 10pp. 8vo. instruction book printed on waterproof paper. Besides
instructions on how to catch fish, the booklets suggests catching birds and turtles, and advises areas in which to avoid unfriendly
natives. The kit is contained in pockets of a khaki green cloth that also served as an apron. Very good.
954: U.S.S. NASSAU OFFICER'S WALLET AND EPAULETTES
USD 75 - 100
U.S.S. NASSAU OFFICER'S WALLET AND EPAULETTESBrown leather wallet, 7" x 4", featuring an embossed image of a Pegasus
and a snap closure covered with an American Buffalo nickel. The wallet contains eleven identity cards and vouchers, all war-date,
issued to Lt. Commander C.H. Stevens. These include Stevens' guest cards for the Officers' Clubs at the Tongue Point and Astoria
Naval Air Stations ; the Puget Sound and Philadelphia Navy Yards; and the navy yard at Pearl Harbor. Also included are his tobacco
and liquor ration cards, both well-used, a cash voucher for the Pearl Harbor Commissary Store, an admittance card to the Ship's
Service Department at Puget Sound, a TWA air travel card, and a temporary pass to the Kaiser Company, Inc. shipyard at
Vancouver, which produced Liberty and Victory ships throughout the war. One card identifies Stevens' ship as the escort carrier
U.S.S. Nassau, which launched air attacks against Tarawa in October 1944, and conducted patrols and transport duties around
Kwajalein, Palau, Ulithi, and the Philippines. Also present are Stevens' epaulettes, bearing the rank of Lt. Commander, each marked
on the verso as being supplied by Goodman's Uniform and Equipment Shop in New London, CT. Normal wear from age and use,
else very good.
955: USS FLAHERTY NAVAL PENNANT
USD 200 - 300
USS FLAHERTY NAVAL PENNANTNaval jack with seven stars and two stripes, the wool pennant 48" long and sewn from separate
components, with a single grommet on the canvas-covered hoist. Multiple moth holes but still very presentable. One side of the hoist
is ink-marked "DE-135" which corresponds with USS FLAHERTY, an Edsall-class destroyer escort which served in the Atlantic and
provided escort protection for Navy vessels and convoys. The FLAHERTY shared credit for sinking U-515, was in the group that
famously captured U-505, and later sank the U-546.
956: V-1 ROCKET DESK ORNAMENT FROM ANTWERP
USD 150 - 200
V-1 ROCKET DESK ORNAMENT FROM ANTWERPProbable war-date V1 rocket desk display, a chromed 5" model of a V1 in flight
mounted on a red marble base. The base bears a painted caption: "V1 13 October 44 28 Maart 45 Antwerpen" which corresponds
with the dates these weapons were used against the Allies. Very good.
957: VIENNA RACING CAR AWARD RIBBON
USD 300 - 400
VIENNA RACING CAR AWARD RIBBONRare German auto racing banner, a red rayon bow with two ribbons reading individually:
"WINNER Race Cars over 1500 ccm" and "2nd Viennese High Elevation Race 1939", silver metal fringe at the end of each ribbon, a
swastika added to one ribbon, both 32" long overall. Fine.
958: VIENNA SS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BLUEPRINT
USD 200 - 300
VIENNA SS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BLUEPRINTPeriod copy of an original blueprint for the new SS headquarters in Vienna,
48" x 20", originally drawn in Vienna on May 12, 1938. The imposing structure is shown in a front view as seen from the parade
grounds in 1:200 scale. The drawing was issued by the SS New Buildings department and was intended to be signed by an officer.
Fine. The building was completed by the SS in 1940 and called "Kaserne Wien-Sch”nbrunn". After the end of the war, it became
home to British troops and later the Austrian army moved in. Today it remains a base for that army.
959: WAFFEN-SS WALL MIRROR
USD 400 - 500
WAFFEN-SS WALL MIRRORVery rare wall mirror featuring a helmeted Waffen-SS soldier, octagonally-shaped and 12" across,
backed in wood with the original metal chain. The mirror is in excellent condition, showing only the slightest occasional loss of
silvering at extreme edges.
960: WOMAN'S CAMISOLE WITH SWASTIKA EMBROIDERY
USD 150 - 200
WOMAN'S CAMISOLE WITH SWASTIKA EMBROIDERYGerman woman's camisole top, approx. 24" x 25", with two cloth straps at
the top, and an embroidered floral pattern at the chest with the initials "M S". Most interestingly, the top opening is decorated with an
intricately-embroidered near-perfect repeating pattern of mobile swastikas. In as-new condition.
961: WOODEN GERMAN LAND MINE
USD 150 - 200
WOODEN GERMAN LAND MINEWooden "Schu-mine 42" ("Shoe-mine"), 5" x 4" x 2", an anti-personnel mine designed to be
produced as cheaply and quickly as possible. It consisted of a simple wooden box with a hinged lid containing a 200-gram block of
cast TNT and a ZZ-42 type detonator. A slot in the lid pressed down on the striker retaining pin; sufficient pressure on the lid caused
the pin to move, releasing the striker which triggered the detonator. The explosives and detonator have been removed from this
example. The front of the mine is stamped: "eyx/44". Very good.
962: ARDEATINE CAVES MASSACRE EXHUMATION SKETCHES
USD 5,000 - 6,000
ARDEATINE CAVES MASSACRE EXHUMATION SKETCHESDOCUMENTING THE MASSACRE OF ITALIAN HOSTAGES Group
of eight ink sketches, seven measuring 12 3/4" x 16 1/2" (sight), and one 19 1/2" x 13" (sight), documenting the exhumation and
identification of the victims of the Ardeatine Caves Massacre in 1944. Seven of the eyewitness sketches are executed on acetate
paper, matted and mounted on paperboard, while the eighth is executed on heavy art paper. The sketches, undertaken by an
unknown Italian artist, depict the original disposition of the corpses inside the cave, the removal of the bodies by Italian workers, the
blessing of the victims by a Catholic priest, the staging of film equipment in the cave, the filming and documentation of the crime
scene, military officials viewing the scene, the transportation of the bodies to an identification area, and the identification of one body
by chief pathologist Attio Ascarelli, as grieving family members look on. Four of the sketches are titled "Fosse Ardeatine" and dated
"Agosto 944" (1944) beneath the mount. The massacre, committed on March 24, 1944, was carried out in retribution for a partisan
bombing attack which killed 28 SS policemen. Hitler personally authorized the order for retaliatory executions, and 335 Italians,
including Jews, Communists, resistance fighters, and a Catholic priest, were shot in the back of the head at close range inside the
caves. After the massacre, the caves were sealed with explosives, only to be discovered after the Allied liberation of Rome in the
summer of 1944. Film footage of the exhumation process, depicted in these sketches, was instrumental in the 1948 trial of Herbert
Kappler, the head of the German security forces in Rome who ordered the murders. This footage is available online through the
website of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The sketches bear some toning, and one bears a small tear on its face,
but they remain a vivid testimony to one brutal event in a vast and vicious conflict. Also present is a hardbound book, "Eye Witness",
edited by Robert Spiers Benjamin (New York: Alliance Book Corporation), 1940, 306pp. 8vo., an anthology of dispatches on various
topics by members of the Overseas Press Club of America. The dust jacket, covers, and interior pages bear nine ink stamps
indicating that it was once part of the collection of Mussolini's Royal Ministry of Culture. The book was present with the sketches
when they were discovered by our consignor.
963: OSKAR SCHINDLER
USD 4,000 - 5,000
OSKAR SCHINDLER(1908 - 1974) German industrialist and black marketeer who by the end of World War II had spent everything
he had on keeping 1,300 Polish Jews from being deported to Hitler's gas chambers. Schindler used combination of bribes, lies and
charm to convince the German occupiers that his workers were "essential", while at the same time he assured that his factory would
turn out sub-standard ammunition and war material. When the war ended, Schindler fled to Argentina with his wife and a handful of
his workers and bought a farm. In 1958, he abandoned his land, his wife and his mistress to return to Germany. He spent the
remaining years of his life dividing his time between Germany and Israel, where he was honored and taken care of by his
"Schindlerjuden". An especially evocative relic, a Jewish ghetto two mark note boldly signed by Schindler on the white left margin of
the bill. The worn note originates from the Litzmannstadt Ghetto in Lodz, Poland and was used exclusively by its occupants. Its
design includes the signature of Alteste der Juden" Chaim Rumkowski and multiple intertwined Stars of David which resemble a
barbed wire fence. The verso bears a menorah, with Schindler's signature in the left margin. As stated, the note is worn, but
Schindler's signature is dark and distinct, obviously signed after the war. Elaborately framed in red and gold, with a portrait of
Schindler.
964: POLISH GOVERNMENT POSTER DISPLAYS LOCATIONS OF GERMAN
USD 2,500 - 3,500
POLISH GOVERNMENT POSTER DISPLAYS LOCATIONS OF GERMAN CONCENTRATION , LABOR, AND P.O.W.
CAMPSShocking poster used by the Polish Government to illustrate the enormous number and vast extent of German prisoner of
war, labor and concentration camps established by the Germans in Poland during World War II: "ZBRODNIE HITLEROWSKIE NA
ZIEMIACH POLSKI W LATACH I. 1939-1945" [NAZI CRIMES IN POLISH TERRITORIES 1939-1945]. Warszawa: Panstwowe
Przedsiebiorstwo Wydawnictw Kartograficznych [n.d., prob. early post-war]. The 47" x 57" linen-backed paper map also locates the
scenes of mass executions, sub-camps, scenes of reprisals against civilians including murders and destruction of habitation, and so
on. At bottom it is noted that the map is: "...issued on the initiative of the Council to Protect Monuments of Struggle and
Martyrdom...by the Commission Investigating the Crimes of the Hitlerites...This material was organized by Stefan Ghirard, Janusz
Gumkowski, Kazimierz Leszcynski...[issued by] the State Publishing and Cartography Section, Warsaw". A five -language legend is
also included. A visually striking piece which graphically drives home the enormous extent of the Nazi "killing machine" in Poland.
965: JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC CHILDREN'S BOOK, "DER
USD 2,000 - 3,000
JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC CHILDREN'S BOOK, "DER GIFTPILZ"Very rare book Der Giftpilz ("The Poison Mushroom"),
by Ernst Hiemer with illustrations by Philipp Rupprecht ("Fips"), published by Streicher's Verlag Der Sturmer, Nuremberg, 1938.
64pp. 4to., cloth and paper covers, with 17 color plates. The text and images are extremely offensive, including one beneath a
sinister-looking figure passing out candy to children: "The Experience of Hans and Else with a Strange Man: 'Here, kids, I have some
candy for you. But you both have to come with me'...", and one beneath a young boy showing a lady a mushroom in the forest: "The
Poisonous Mushroom: 'Just as it is often hard to tell a toadstool from an edible mushroom, so too it is often very hard to recognize
the Jew as a swindler and criminal'...". Julius Streicher, the Nazi publisher of the anti-Semitic newspaper Der Sturmer, issued Der
Giftpilz to generate anti-Semitism among young children by wrapping hateful, corrosive lies about Jews in the form of a traditional
children's storybook. Today, its naked propaganda is shockingly apparent, but at the time, it was just one step in the Nazis' feverish
rush toward the complete destruction of all Jews. The book uses outright fabrications to create a portrait of Jews as ugly, depraved
and dishonest outsiders who must be rooted out for the good of society. Streicher used many of the same simplistic and often
contradictory premises for Der Giftpilz that he used in his newspaper. Defying logic, the stories taught that Jews were cunning but
also stupid; too lazy to work, yet fanatically dedicated to destroying the Aryan "race"; that they were money-worshipping capitalists
but also capitalist-bashing Bolsheviks. The illustrations portrayed non-Jews as fair-haired, attractive, ideal Aryans, and showed Jews
as dark, sinister, ugly caricatures. Following war's end, American soldiers gathered all copies of these books they could find and
destroyed them. This particular copy is in excellent condition.
966: JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC CHILDREN'S BOOK: "DO
USD 1,900 - 2,000
JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC CHILDREN'S BOOK: "DO NOT TRUST A FOX IN A GREEN PASTURE OR A JEW UPON
HIS OATH!"A vile piece of Nazi propaganda, the "instructional" children's book Trau keinem Fuchs auf grner Heid und keinem Jud
auf seinem Eid, created by 18-year-old art student Elvira Bauer and published by Julius Streicher's Sturmer Publishing Company in
1936. The brightly-colored hardbound picture book was issued to school children as a supplement to other anti-Semitic "primers"
such as The Poisonous Mushroom. It is replete with lurid imagery of dirty, dark-skinned Jews up to no good amongst innocent and
angelic Aryan children, and highlights the heightened Nazi perception of racial differences with every stanza. The book begins with
an account of how the lazy Jews historically made their race bothersome to others, and quips: "Look, children, and the two compare,
The German and the Jew. Take a good look at the two In the picture drawn for you. A joke - you think it is only that? Easy to guess
which is which, I say: The German stands up, the Jew gives way". This rhetoric amplifies as the book progresses with narratives
against Jews and their alleged love of money, Jewish lawyers swindling a simpleton farmer, luring Aryan women away from their
men with gold and jewels, and so forth. It goes so far as to include an unabashed glorification of Streicher himself: "To him we owe
our deepest thanks That German stock remains so sound. The Jews in turn he's taught a lesson, The value of a healthy folk. He let
them feel the German spirit Twixt Jew and us he's shown the difference. That is Streicher!!". Of particular note is an image of a
wealthy Jew driving a pauper and his daughter from his doorstep, a Jewish butcher serving Aryans cuts of meat from a filthy butcher
shop, and ignorant Jewish children tormenting the school-loving Aryan kids. Trau keinem Fuchs concludes with a bucolic image of
Hitler Youth on the march and the verse: "From this picture may be seen, Hitler Youth in splendid mien, From smallest to the biggest
boy. All are husky, tough, and strong. They love their German Fhrer and God in Heaven they fear. But the Jews they must despise!
They're not like these boys, So Jews must just give way!". This piece of anti-Semitism was one of the most vitriolic published by
Streicher. With its bright illustrations and appealing typeface, it enjoyed tremendous popularity and had a run of over 100,000 copies.
This particular example is in near fine condition with just some chips to the paper surface of the lower edge of the front cover.
967: SS CONCENTRATION CAMP GUARD'S SOLDBUCH, WEHRPASS, AND
USD 1,800 - 2,200
SS CONCENTRATION CAMP GUARD'S SOLDBUCH, WEHRPASS, AND DISCHARGE CERTIFICATEA BUCHENWALD AND
SACHSENHAUSEN GUARD'S PAPAERS An excessively rare grouping of documents from an SS camp guard at Buchenwald and
Sachsenhausen who later served at the headquarters of the SS Race and Resettlement Office. These documents were all issued to
SS-Oberscharfuhrer Kurt Knuth, born in northwestern Poland in 1905. Included is Knuth's "Soldbuch", issued by the 3.SS T. St.
"Thuringen" on Sep. 7, 1939 at Buchenwald. Also present is Knuth's "Wehrpass", issued May 20, 1941. Knuth is pictured within in a
rarely seen photo of an SS man in concentration camp guard's uniform with totenkopf collar and two-color piping. The third document
present, 1p. sm. 4to., Oranienburg, Mar. 20, 1941 (temporarily) discharges Knuth from duty in the concentration camp service and is
signed by SS-Untersturmfuhrer ALBERT OBERSCHMID, (1913 - ?), later a SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer and a senior administrator at KL
Sachsenhausen. The documents reveal that from Novermber, 1939 to April, 1940 Knuth served with the SS-Totenkopfsturmbann
Sachsenhausen, the guards unit at that camp. On April 23, 1940 he was discharged "unfit for service" but by June, 1941 he was
apparently sufficiently recovered to return to the same duty at Sachsenhausen. In March, 1942 he was sent to the SS General
Headquarters, and in July he was finally transferred to the notorious R.u.S. Hauptamt SS, the SS Race and Resettlement Office.
This office was charged with maintaining "racial purity" within the SS, but it is more likely that Knuth was sent into the field where he
would have had any number of duties. These may have included seizing suitable "Aryan" children for adoption in Germany, selection
of slave laborers, and deportation and "resettlement" (ie: murder) of large numbers of Jews and other minorities. The last entry is for
a promotion while in the reserves in 1944. An exceptionally rare grouping, very good.
968: K. L. SACHSENHAUSEN PLANS
USD 1,500 - 2,000
K. L. SACHSENHAUSEN PLANSRare original blurprint of the German concentration camp Sachsenhausen which includes the
anticipated enormous expansion of the facility. The 35" x 25 1/2" plan is headed: "K. L. SACHSENHAUSEN" and was drawn on a
1:5000 scale. The existing camp is shown with addition of the proposed dozens of SS barracks buildings, an SS armory, vehicle
depot and storage depot. The camp as it existed at the time is shown at left, and the site used for executions, hangings and the
installation of the crematoria is hidden under the description: "D.A.W. Werke". Folds and a 2" tear at left margin, else very good.
Found with a 1943 British military map showing the coast of Holland, the pair likely discovered together at the same time.
969: "DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAY
USD 1,200 - 1,500
"DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAYAn insulting anti-Semitic ashtray given as a gift by Julius Streicher's newspaper "Der
Sturmer". The white porcelain ashtray, 5 3/4" diameter, bears black trim and black lettering with the name "Der Sturmer" and
inscription: "For Loyal Cooperation". At center in high relief is a caricature of a grimacing Jew, typical of the artwork found in
Streicher's many publications. Bears a black Iron Cross mark on the verso. Rare!
970: "WENN JUDEN LACHEN" ("WHEN JEWS LAUGH")
USD 800 - 1,200
"WENN JUDEN LACHEN" ("WHEN JEWS LAUGH")"Wenn Juden Lachen" ("When Jews Laugh"),12" x 17", Germany, ca. 1938, a
poster featuring photographs of smiling Jews, presented in a derogatory manner. Published as an advertisement for Julius
Streicher's virulently anti-Semitic newspaper, "Der Sturmer". Lightly toned. Fine.
971: "DER STURMER" BEER STEIN
USD 400 - 600
"DER STURMER" BEER STEINThird Reich-era stoneware beer stein, 7" x 4" dia., bearing the phrase: "Trau keinem Fuchs auf
gruner Heid/Und keinem Jud bei seinem Eid" ("Trust no fox in the green meadow/And no Jew on his oath"), above the city name
"Nurnberg". This title is shared by the anti-Semitic children's book published by Julius Streicher's Sturmer-Verlag. The stein is further
decorated with an image of an outraged hunter refusing to sell a rabbit to a rabbinical figure, as a fox with exaggerated Semitic
features peers out from behind the altar. The measurement "1 L[iter]" is incised near the mouth. The metal cover is missing, and the
handle has been repaired, else very good.
972: NSDAP MEMBER ILLEGALLY HARASSES JEWS
USD 600 - 800
NSDAP MEMBER ILLEGALLY HARASSES JEWSViennese police file, 31pp. 4to., documenting the arrest of Richard Hermann on
Apr. 12, 1938. Hermann was hired by the NSDAP as a driver shortly after the Anschluss in March 1938, and given permission to use
his vehicle for political propaganda purposes. He then used his position in the NSDAP to attempt to illegally search the rooms of
other residents of his lodging house, at least one of whom is Jewish. The police report states, in part: "...On April 12, 1938 at one
A.M., Hermann attempted an unauthorized search of a private residence... stated that he had an order from the NSDAP District 9
administration to operate a vehicle for the purpose of election propaganda... He also showed documentation from the NSDAP
regional leadership that he was authorized to use the vehicle for this purpose... Attempted to search the house of the Jew
Glasspiegel... attempting to find illegal materials... During the investigation, Hermann confessed that he had a personal dispute with
Glasspiegel..." Witnesses claim Hermann attempted to search multiple houses as well. Hermann approached his landlord, Johann
Eck, and stated that he was to search the house of cafe proprietor Strauss. Hermann was intoxicated, and did not give justification
for his request. Strauss and Hermann argued. Present in the file are witness statements from Strauss and Eck, as well as the
document from the local NSDAP authorizing Hermann to operate his vehicle, which of course says nothing about conducting
searches. Also present is Hermann's own statement, which states that he was drunk and does not remember anything from the night
in question, apart from his arrest. The file also contains Hermann's booking and initial hearing documents, a pledge signed by him
stating he will not travel until the case is resolved, and documents showing that the charges against him, including attempted
blackmail, were dropped after he had spent three days in prison. A very interesting look into life in Austria at the moment of
domination by the Nazis. Very good.
973: HOLOCAUST REFERENCE LIBRARY
USD 300 - 400
HOLOCAUST REFERENCE LIBRARYExcellent Holocaust reference library, over 140 books in English and German (approx. 50% of
each) about half are museum books from various Holocaust museums and similar institutions. Excellent material on every aspect of
the tragedy including discrimination, stolen property, camps, personalities, ghettos, trials, culture, politics, after effects, etc.
Hardcover and paperback, all are in generally very good condition, only a handful contain margin notes. Special shipping charges
apply for this large library.
974: GERMAN FLAG CAPTURED AT DACHAU
USD 300 - 400
GERMAN FLAG CAPTURED AT DACHAUN.S.D.A.P. flag purported to have been found at a factory at Dachau, 17" x 22" (sight),
cotton, partially completed and of three pieces which include the black swastika, white circle, and black field. The separate pieces
are loosely tacked together awaiting the final stitiching at which time loose threads and the tacking would have been removed and
the flag would have been ready for delivery. This item was purchased by our consignor, a forty-year collector, from a veteran on
Long Island, New York who personally captured it at a factory at the infamous concentration camp. Unexamined out of frame.
975: A JEW FLEES AUSTRIA FOR THE UNITES STATES IN 1939
USD 500 - 600
A JEW FLEES AUSTRIA FOR THE UNITES STATES IN 1939A scarce "Deutsches Reich" passport imprinted with a large, red "J"
(for "Jude") issued to Alexander Sonnenschein permitting the 16 year-old youth to emigrate from Vienna to the United States. The
passport, issued in Vienna eight months after the Anschluss, on Nov. 21, 1938, was valid for one year. Eight days later, the young
man obtained a single-journey visa to the United Kingdom from the British embassy in Vienna, and two days later he obtained an
entry visa from the Belgian Embassy in the same city. On Dec. 13, 1938 Sonnenschein was granted an entry visa by the Americans
in Vienna and on Dec. 15, obviously moving very quickly, the youth arrived at Dover. Sonnenschein then booked passage on the
U.S. Lines passenger ship S.S. Manhattan and arrived in New York where he was admitted on Mar. 4, 1939 and issued an
Immigrant Identification Card (included). Also included is the original imprinted "Passage Ticket" envelope given to Sonnenschein,
along with a color postcard depicting the S.S. Manhattan. Very good.
976: JEWS AND AMERICANS, KINGS OF NORTH AFRICA
USD 300 - 400
"JEWS AND AMERICANS, KINGS OF NORTH AFRICA"Vichy French anti-Semitic pamphlet, "Juifs et Americains: Rois de l'Afrique
du Nord" ("Jews and Americans: Kings of North Africa"), by Andre Chaumet (Paris: Editions du C.E.A.), 1943, 48pp. 8vo., a
conspiracy theorist screed exposing the alleged Jewish influence on American foreign and military policy, especially as it related to
the recent Allied invasion of North Africa. The cover illustration depicts New York mayor Fiorello LaGuardia speaking into President
Roosevelt's ear from within a Star of David. Bears some damage to the cover image, as well as expected age wear, else very good.
977: THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WORLD IN JEWISH MYTHOS
USD 300 - 400
"THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WORLD IN JEWISH MYTHOS"Anti-Semitic paperback book, "Der Weltenumbruch im judischen
Mythos" ("The Destruction of the World in Jewish Mythos"), (Dusseldorf: Verlag Deutsche Revolution), 1936, 164pp. 8vo., a typical
conspiracy-theorist screed about Jewish attempts at world domination and destruction through history, completes with line drawing of
archaeological sites such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Temple of Solomon. The cover illustration depicts an octopus-like
character with stereotypical Jewish facial features, encircling a globe with its tentacles. Original dust wrapper included, bearing some
soiling and wear, else very good.
978: JEWS ARE LOOKING AT YOU
USD 400 - 600
"JEWS ARE LOOKING AT YOU"Soft-cover anti-Semitic book, "Juden Sehen Dich An" ("Jews are Looking at You"), by Johann von
Leers, (Berlin: NS-Druck und Verlag), 95pp. 8vo. Johann von Leers was a high ranking official in Joseph Goebbels' propaganda
ministry. The book is a typical anti-Semitic tract, and contains photographic portraits of many notable Jews, including Rosa
Luxemburg, Albert Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, Karl Marx, and Magnus Hirschfeld. The portraits are not particularly defamatory, but
very derogatory caricatures of Jews appear on the front cover and the last page. Dust cover is trimmed to two pieces, held together
with a plastic cover, else very good.
979: "THE JEWS IN FRANCE" EXPOSITION PROGRAM
USD 400 - 600
"THE JEWS IN FRANCE" EXPOSITION PROGRAMIllustrated program for the anti-Semitic "Jews of France" exposition of 1941,
printed by the Institute for the Sudy of the Jewish Question, 1941, 32pp. 4to. Contains a written descriptive tour of the exposition,
with many photographs of individual displays. These include one display depicting Jewish citizens of various countries, labeled:
"Greek? No, Jew... French? No, Jew...", etc. A floor plan of the exposition is included as well, with exhibits labeled: "The Jew in
Paris... Scandals... Rothschilds... Communism...", and so on. The cover illustration features a caricature of a Jewish man embracing
a globe in a covetous manner. The exposition was intended to prepare French public opinion for the radicalization of anti-Jewish
measures following occupation. It was not a tremendous success, and the organizers were targets of a great deal of public criticism.
Fine.
980: JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC COLORING BOOK
USD 500 - 600
JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC COLORING BOOKAnti-Semitic coloring book, "Juden stellen sich vor" ("Jews Introduce
Themselves") by "Fips" (Nuremberg: Sturmer-Verlag), 1934, 29pp. 8vo., an extremely scarce example of Nazi propaganda aimed at
propelling children to embrace anti-Semitism, published by "Der Sturmer" editor Julius Streicher. It contains within 25 cartoon
caricatures of Jewish men by the notorious cartoonist Philipp Rupprecht ("Fips"), who illustrated many of Streicher's works and
publications. Each portrait enjoys its own page within this encyclopedia of stereotypes. The men - who invariably have large noses,
big lips and hirsute limbs - include a ragged street vendor, a tailor in a yarmulke, a slovenly artist, a portly, well-dressed banker, a
screaming politician, a dapper lawyer holding a sign reading "Contract" and perhaps most disturbingly, a lurid portrait of a naked man
dubbed "the naked truth"! The book opens with a forward by Streicher and applauds Fips' commitment to "the battle against the
Jews". Some soiling and wear to the covers, else very good.
981: THE HANDBOOK OF THE JEWISH QUESTION
USD 300 - 400
"THE HANDBOOK OF THE JEWISH QUESTION"Anti-Semitic text, "Handbuch der Judenfrage" ("Handbook of the Jewish
Question"), by Theodor Fritsch (Leipzig: Hammer-Verlag), 1923, 500pp. 12mo., an uncommon edition featuring a color illustration of
a snake constricting the earth on the cover. Fritsch (1852-1933) was an anti-Semitic German political scientist. A great promulgator
of the concept of the "Aryan Race" and supporter of anti-Semitism within the political realm, he penned this influential book in 1893
and by the end of World War II it had been read by millions. Some wear to the spine and corners, else very good.
982: ANTI-SEMITIC PORCELAIN HUMIDOR
USD 400 - 500
ANTI-SEMITIC PORCELAIN HUMIDORGlazed porcelain tobacco humidor, approx. 5"tall, depicting the bust of a Jewish man with
black payot sideburns, a purple jacket, and wearing a blue kippah, which can be removed to reveal the chamber inside. Very good.
983: ANTI-SEMITIC PORCELAIN HUMIDOR
USD 400 - 500
ANTI-SEMITIC PORCELAIN HUMIDORGlazed porcelain tobacco humidor, approx. 5"tall, depicting the bust of a white-haired Jewish
man in a blue jacket wearing a purple kippah, which can be removed to reveal the chamber inside. Faintly marked "7120" on the
base. Very good.
984: ANTI-SEMITIC BRASS PAPERWEIGHT
USD 200 - 300
ANTI-SEMITIC BRASS PAPERWEIGHTHeavy brass figurative paperweight, approx. 3" tall, with a 2" dia. base, depicting the bust of
scowling man with an oversized, hooked nose, a high collar, and a round cap. The figure's features are slightly worn, else very good.
985: ANTISEMITISM OF THE WORLD IN WORDS AND PICTURES
USD 350 - 450
"ANTISEMITISM OF THE WORLD IN WORDS AND PICTURES"Anti-semitic book "Antisemitism of the World in Words and
Pictures", by Dr. Robert Korber and Prof. Dr. Theodor Bugel (Vienna: Oesterreiche Berlags. M. O. Groh) 1936. 272pp. large 8vo.
green cloth with gilt title, very good condition. The book, dedicated to propagandist Julius Streicher and his "tireless and dedicated
struggle against the Jews", purports to provide a historical background for the current persecution of Jews in Germany and Austria.
Among sources and incidents cited is the expulsion of the Jews from Egypt, Henry Ford's publication of "The International Jew",
Jews on Wall Street, etc., with "scholarly" articles on anti-Semitism in ancient Rome, Middle Ages, in Africa, America and Germany.
The book concludes with the usual photos and descriptions of prominent Jews, comparing them with the Nordic ideal, images of
deviant art, debauchery brought on by Jewish profiteers, and so on. Most copies of this propaganda were destroyed in the post-war
years - this copy remains as evidence.
986: "ARYAN BUSINESS" SIGN
USD 500 - 600
"ARYAN BUSINESS" SIGNEnameled black metal sign, 6 3/4" x 9 3/4", with white Germanic text reading: "Arisches Geschaft"
("Aryan Business"), beneath a gold national eagle and swastika. Four holes are drilled in the corners to facilitate display. This sign
would have hung outside a store or other business to remind potential customers the proprietors would not serve Jews or other
"undesirables". Small chip in the enamel, affecting the swastika, with slight dents and scratches throughout, else very good.
987: "ARYAN GERMAN BUSINESS" SIGN
USD 300 - 400
"ARYAN GERMAN BUSINESS" SIGNBlack cardboard sign with a red border, 4 3/4" x 7", with white text reading: "Arisches
deutsches Geschaft" ("Aryan German Business"), flanked on each side by a mobile swastika. A metal hanger is attached to the
verso. This sign would have hung inside a store or other business to remind potential customers the proprietors would not serve
Jews or other "undesirables". Toning from age, else very good.
987A: DEUTSCHE ARBEITSFRONT ENAMEL TAVERN SIGN
USD 500 - 700
DEUTSCHE ARBEITSFRONT ENAMEL TAVERN SIGNEnamel D.A.F. sign, 8 3/4" x 13", displays the emblem of the D.A.F. and
reads: "Tavern for Business Travelers and Representatives in the D.A.F.". Chipped at corners, else very good. This sign is not unlike
the A.A.A. signs one might see today at American roadside establishments.
988: "CARNIVAL MASK" CARICATURES A JEW
USD 300 - 400
"CARNIVAL MASK" CARICATURES A JEWPlaster cast of a carnival mask in the image of a saw-toothed Jew with a hooked nose
characteristic of the characters created by "Fips" in Streicher's "Der Sturmer" publications, 10" tall, 8" wide, hand-painted and meant
for display upon a wall. Initialed "RGM" within, originates from Cologne.
989: "DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC BEER MUG
USD 400 - 600
"DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC BEER MUGAnti-Semitic beer mug incorporating the title of one of the most anti-Semitic children's
books ever issued: "Trau keinem Fuchs auf grner Heid und keinem Jud auf seinem Eid!" ("Don't Trust a Fox in a Green Pasture Or a
Jew Upon His Oath!") The one liter mug stamds 7 1/4" tall and bears an illustration very similar to that found in the "Der Sturmer"
book which includes a fox with the contenance of a "Jew" sneaking away after killing a rabbit. This mug was sold in Nuremberg,
probably by Der Sturmer at a rally or function afterwards. Near fine.
990: THE AMERICAN RIDDLE
USD 150 - 200
"THE AMERICAN RIDDLE"Anti-American propaganda booklet, "Den Amerikanske Gaade" ("The American Riddle"), by Theodor
Seibert, [Antikva], 86pp., 5 3/4" x 8". Seibert was a correspondent for the Nazi party newspaper "Volkischer Beobachter", and an avid
anti-Semitic propagandist. The book, printed in Danish, describes the ways in which the American government under Roosevelt was
secretly controlled by Jewish and Communist forces. Fine.
991: THE JEWS IN THE USA
USD 300 - 400
"THE JEWS IN THE USA"Anti-Semitic and anti-American propaganda magazine, "Die Juden in USA" ("The Jews in the USA"), by
Hans Diebow, [Berlin: Zentralverlag der NSDAP], 1941. 64pp., 6 3/4" x 9 1/2". Magazine with the cover depicting New York Mayor
Fiorello LaGuardia feasting at a picnic. The cover story on LaGuardia, whose mother was a Jew, bears photos comparing him to a
grinning chimp, with additional attacks on other prominent Jews including Felix Frankfurter, Albert Einstein, David O. Selznick, Henry
Morgenthau, and many others, all heavily illustrated. Light wear to cover, else fine. Crease in the middle of the front cover, light
staining throughout. Very good.
992: 1935 HITLER YOUTH CALENDAR WITH RACE AND ANTI-SEMITIC
USD 300 - 500
1935 HITLER YOUTH CALENDAR WITH RACE AND ANTI-SEMITIC TEXTFrightening content Hitler Youth-oriented publication:
"Calendar of the German Youth 1935" (Hamburg: Verlag Bamberger), [1934]. 304pp. 8vo. The first 100 pages contain space for
notes, along with historic biographical sketches and "on this day" notes. The balance of the book is dedicated to the indoctrination of
the young reader. A large amount of text is dedicated to an explanation of National Socialism, its history and symbols, insignia, etc.,
along with chapters on the Hitler Youth, and German history, technology, education and culture. Of particular concern are two
chapters, 32pp. total, titled "Race and Heredity" and "Antisemitism". The former, with a photo portrait of racial theorist Dr. Hans F. K.
Gunther, discusses maintaining the purity of bloodlines, the distribution of various races worldwide, and reproduces in a two-page
photograph illustrations of various German "races" who are contrasted with a smirking "Jew". This chapter even includes a section
for the diligent youth to trace his family's bloodline and fill it in in the form and chart provided. The "Antisemitic" chapter bears a photo
of notorious "Der Sturmer" publisher Julius Streicher dressed in the uniform of an adult Hitler Youth leader. His statement to the
readers, headed "The Jews", exhorts the young readers: "…The German Nationalist obeys the life-laws of his nation…No law is too
tough, too hard…You must strictly follow the rule, for the life of your nation…you want to have the race purity of your people and you
want to defend it…blood degeneration will kill off your nation and leave it forgotten…fight the influence of foreign blood…that is your
'must'…" This chapter concludes with about 25 quotations uttered by Germans over the centuries condemning or criticizing the Jews.
Incredible indoctrination content. Fine.
993: AHNENPASSES (2)
USD 75 - 100
AHNENPASSES (2)Lot of two "Ahnenpasses", or researched genealogical records required of those who wanted to obtain political
positions of positions within the SS. One hardbound 48pp. example, 1938, traces the owner's family to 1745 and all entries bear
official stamps of acceptance. The second Ahnenpass, not stamped, traces a family back to 1812. Both are fine.
994: AMERICAN ANTI-SEMITIC "KITSCH"
USD 100 - 150
AMERICAN ANTI-SEMITIC "KITSCH"Three pieces of American anti-Semitic "kitsch", all ca. 1930-40, includes two beer glasses,
about 5 1/4" tall with silver rims, bearing the title of the popular drinking song "Schnitzelbank", musical bars, and a caricature of a
Jewish man in profile, labeled "Judenmeier", along with a 5 1/4" porcelain ashtray showing a mohel bekoning a naked baby before
him while hiding a large pair of scissors behind his back, the baby obviously the wiser. Captioned at bottom: "YIDDISH CLIPPER".
All very good.
995: ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAY
USD 300 - 400
ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAYBrass ashtray, 4 1/2" tall, in the likeness of a man with an oversized, devilish grin, into which ashes could
be discarded. His headgear resembles a Tefillah, a black box containing Torah verses worn by male Jews during prayer. The block
bears wear indicating that it may have been used as a match striker, else very good.
996: ANTI-SEMITIC BOTTLE STOPPER
USD 200 - 300
ANTI-SEMITIC BOTTLE STOPPERPainted plaster bottle stopper, approx. 4 1/2" tall, in the form of a smiling man with an oversized
florid red nose. The cork base bears an original paper label reading: "A Kinkee-Bee Character" and "Made in England". A pouring
spout runs from the base of the cork to the crown of the figure's hat. Minor chipping to the paint, else very good.
997: ANTI-SEMITIC FIGURAL PIPE BOWL
USD 200 - 300
ANTI-SEMITIC FIGURAL PIPE BOWLCarved wooden pipe bowl, approx. 3 1/2" long, in the form of a scowling man with a very large
curved nose. The figure bears one inset blue glass eye, with the second eye missing. The pipe stem is also missing, and the inside
of the bowl bears a buildup of tobacco residue. Very good.
998: ANTI-SEMITIC METAL STATUETTE
USD 300 - 400
ANTI-SEMITIC METAL STATUETTEMetal figurine, 5" tall, depicting a rotund Jewish man with an oversized nose, with his thumbs
hooked in his suspenders. The figure stands on a metal base, upon which is inscribed the phrase: "Now Vot About It". Very good.
999: ANTI-SEMITIC WOODEN PIPE AND HOLDER
USD 300 - 400
ANTI-SEMITIC WOODEN PIPE AND HOLDERCirca 1920 carved wooden pipe and holder, 6 1/4" tall together, in the form of a robed
man in a tall hate with an oversized nose. The figures head, bearing inset glass eyes, is detachable, revealing a wooden pipe stem
with a yellow composition mouthpiece. The figure bears no markings, and appears to be unused. Very good.
1000: GERMAN ANTI-GYPSY BROADSIDE
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN ANTI-GYPSY BROADSIDEGerman broadside aimed at keeping any gypsies and otherwise itinerant travelers from
locating anywhere near any town or village in an unspecified German region. The 23" x 17" printed poster reads, in part: "Gypsies
and Traveling Sales People An exhibition of cars and wagons in public places within and outside these localities as well as near any
town or village is prohibited, and anyone who disobeys this order will be punished..." Signed by an "Oberamt". Fold splits repaired
with archival tape on verso. Gypsies were, of course, persecuted and murdered in Nazi Germany.
1001: GERMAN ANTI-SEMITIC SHEET MUSIC
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN ANTI-SEMITIC SHEET MUSICSheet music, 3pp. folio, for the satirical anti-Semitic song "Der Rosenstock, Der
Mandelbluth, und der Nathanson", by Felix Ranker (Leipzig: Otto Teich), with a color cover illustration depicting the three title
characters as sterotypically wealthy Jews with exaggerated Semitic features. The lyrics of the song, intended to be sung by a trio
representing the three characters, open with an ode to haggling and the stock market, and continue in much the same manner for six
verses. The piece bears eight ink stamps identifying it as the property of as marching band in the Feurbach district of Stuttgart, with
three giving the date "1920". Moderately foxed, with folds and chips throughout, else very good.
1002: GERMAN EDUCATIONAL TEXTS WITH RACIAL CONTENT
USD 400 - 600
GERMAN EDUCATIONAL TEXTS WITH RACIAL CONTENTGerman middle school textbook, "Lebenskunde fur Mittelschulen" by
Ernst Kruse and Paul Wiedow (Reichenberg: Sudetendeutscher Verlag Franz Kraus), 1942, 148pp. 8vo. The primary subject of the
book is the history and application of genealogy, cell theory, and genetics. These ideas are extrapolated to relate to human racial
theory. Of particular interest is a section entitled: "The Human Being as a Member of His Race". This section details the racial theory
of the Nazi government of Germany, and includes subsections regarding the dangers of miscegenation with various races. The
section on the Jews begins: "Significantly larger than the risk posed by the Gypsies is the danger to our people presented by
Judaism..." These points are illustrated through unflattering photographs and illustrations, including a map of the United States
showing areas in which miscegenation is illegal. The cover features a photograph of a Deutsches Jungvolk member with his trumpet.
Bears some water damage, with moderate staining, else very good. Also included is a Deutsches Jungvolk educational publication
entitled "Rasse die Jungenschaft" containing 21 loose-leaf pages containing songs and essays on various subjects, including racial
theory. Of particular interest is a passage which urges readers not to ostracize their peers without traditionally Nordic features, such
as blond hair and blue eyes. The pages are contained within a 4to. folder with an image of a rank of Hitler Youth on the cover. Spine
partially split, else very good. Two pieces.
1003: GERMAN RACIAL BOOKLET "GERMAN BLOOD RETURNS HOME"
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN RACIAL BOOKLET "GERMAN BLOOD RETURNS HOME"German propaganda publication, "Deutsches Blut kehrt heim"
("German Blood Returns Home"), (Munich: Der Reichsorganisationsleiter-Hauptschulungsamt der NSDAP), 1941, 32pp. 4to., a
special edition publication celebrating the immigration of foreign populations of ethnic Germans from across Europe into the Reich
proper. The publication describes how ethnic German populations across Eastern Europe kept their Germanic traditions alive - after
obtaining the proper document attesting to their heritage, of course. Includes a fold-out map depicting these migrations. Minor edge
wear, else very good.
1004: JAKOB HABERFELD LIQUOR BOTTLE FROM AUSCHWITZ
USD 200 - 300
JAKOB HABERFELD LIQUOR BOTTLE FROM AUSCHWITZAmber glass bottle manufactured at the Jakob Haberfeld vodka and
liquor factory at Oswiecim (later Auschwitz), 4 1/2" x 2", bearing in relief the family coat-of-arms and the inscription "Jakob Haberfeld
Oswiecim". The "Dampffabrik Feiner Liqueure Jakob Haberfeld" was established in Oswiecimin in 1804 and operated under family
management until 1939 when the business was seized by the Germans. Most family members were murdered.
1005: PHOTO ARCHIVE OF I. G. FARBEN PRESIDENT AND WAR
USD 500 - 700
PHOTO ARCHIVE OF I. G. FARBEN PRESIDENT AND WAR CRIMINAL HERMANN SCHMITZHERMANN SCHMITZ (1881-1960)
German industrialist and Nazi war criminal. Schmitz served as CEO of the notorious industrial company I. G. Farben from 1935 to
1945. Collection of dozens of photographs of Schmitz and direct family members discovered in an estate in the U.S. Included are
eleven photos of the war criminal from all stages of his life, including a carte de visite as a teenager, a casual photo from 1900, two
images in uniform, five later poses, a family photo, a photo in his office, etc. Also present is the period typescript in English of a
broadcast Schmitz made from Berlin on NBC radio on Dec. 2, 1931, issued by NBC radio, 8pp. 4to., in which Schmitz discusses the
German debt to the Allied nations. Also present are a few photos each of his brothers OTTO SCHMITZ who was killed at Verdun,
ALFRED SCHMITZ, also killed at Verdun, and WILHELM SCHMITZ, EMIL SCHMITZ, and DIEDRICH "DIETZ" SCHMITZ, from
whose family these images apparently originated. About 150 additional photos are included, almost all family snapshots ranging from
the Twenties to the Sixties, showing family matriarch Louisa, Diedrich, Hermann, and a variety of other relatives in such expensive
locales as Rock Ridge in Greenwich, Ct. (possibly with fellow Nazis), Swiss ski areas, Bermuda, etc., and a 1933 bronze medallion,
5 «" dia., honoring mother Louisa. Not surprisingly, none of the photos have any connection with any Nazis, swastika emblems, or
any such World War II German association. Diedrich Schmitz was president of I.G. America, I.G. Farben's American branch which
became General Aniline and Film and is alleged to have remained under Nazi influence. Hermann Schmitz came to I.G. Farben after
having been employed at BASF. Prior to the war, Farben owned a large percentage of Standard Oil, as well as dozens of other
international industrial firms, and Schmitz maintained excellent relations with them up until war broke out. In 1938, Schmitz was also
named war economy administrator (Wehrwirtschaftsfhrer). At war's end, he was arrested and tried in the I. G. Farben war crimes
trials for the use of slave labor and indirect murder of prisoners, though little mention was made of Farben's licensing of the
manufacture of Zykon-B. Sentenced to four years, Schmitz later served as an administrator of Deutsche Bank and became honorary
president of "Rheinische Stahlwerke AG". His enormous wealth, which he claimed was confiscated or otherwise lost, likely was
distributed elsewhere.
1006: POLISH REFUGEE LETTER GROUP
USD 150 - 200
POLISH REFUGEE LETTER GROUPLarge group of letters, documents, a bank book, postcards, paperwork describing immigration
procedures, and greeting cards, approx. 60 articles in total, mostly addressed to a Louis Robinson or Sam Mozelman who were
Jews residing in the U.S. and aiding Jews attempting to flee persecution under the Germans in Europe. Eight of the articles are in
English and discuss the American immigration visa process for Jews attempting to leave Poland immediately preceding and during
the German invasion. It appears that Robinson is a State Department employee who is attempting to use his connections to aid his
friends and family in Poland. Among the items in English are two letters of introduction for a relative of Louis', Abraham Robinson,
which are required to obtain a visa. Another letter, written by Abraham and dated January 3, 1939 , explains that he is attempting to
acquire visas for his nieces in Warsaw. The majority of the content is in Polish, untranslated by us. Good condition overall. Should be
researched.
1007: SACHSENHAUSEN PRISONER'S LETTER
USD 100 - 150
SACHSENHAUSEN PRISONER'S LETTERSacsenhausen prisoner's letter on official postcard, 2pp. 12mo., postmarked at
Sachsenhausen. Josef Schellong writes his family stating that he has received their letter and he remains healthy. He asks them to
write more, and send greetings to all.
1008: JOHN PERSHING
USD 100 - 150
JOHN PERSHING(1860 - 1948) American general "Black Jack" Pershing commanded troops sent to capture Pancho Villa, and later
was Commander in Chief of all American forces in Europe in World War I. T.L.S. "John J. Pershing", 1p. 4to., Washington, April 11,
1931, to Mr. Charles O. Mitchell, thanking his correspondent for his thought on an article Pershing has written, and responding to his
request for an autograph. Fine.
1009: ALFRED VON TIRPITZ
USD 200 - 300
ALFRED VON TIRPITZ(1849-1930) German Grand Admiral and father of the German Imperial Navy. T.L.S. "v. Tirpitz", 1p. long 4to.,
Berlin, Oct. 3, 1902, Tirpitz writes to an unnamed official on his letterhead as Secretary of State of the German Imperial Naval Office,
in full: "Your Excellency, I have the honor to inform you respectfully this evening that I returned to Berlin yesterday." The note is
boldly signed at the conclusion in black ink, and bears several other ink and pencil notations. Original folds, else very good.
1010: EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER
USD 100 - 150
EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER(1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 "kills", later president of Eastern
Air Lines. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Dec. 19, 1967 declining to participate in a radio business: "...Time is
running out on me and I am in the position where I have to think in terms of my family's future instead of my own. I hope you will
understand..." Small loss at upper-left corner from a staple tear, else very good. We were able to locate a single patent issued to Mr.
Hartman: a toilet flush valve mechanism.
1011: EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER
USD 75 - 100
EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER(1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 "kills", later president of Eastern
Air Lines. T.L.S. "Eddie" on Eastern Air Lines letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Mar. 13, 1943 regretfully declining a request that he
travel to Springfield to aid the American Legion in a campaign, citing his burdensome schedule. Fine.
1012: RICHARD C. B. HAKING
USD 100 - 150
RICHARD C. B. HAKING(1862 - 1945) British general, who commanded XI Corps in the First World War, perhaps unfairly
remembered for the high casualties suffered by his forces at the second Battle of Fromelles, launched while the Battle of the Somme
was underway. Fine S.P., 11 3/4" x 17 1/2" sepia (overall), a fine chest, up image in uniform signed adding: "Comdg XI Corps France
5th August 1914 to 18 Nov'r 1918". Fine.
1013: WILLY COPPENS
USD 100 - 150
WILLY COPPENS(1892-1986) Belgium's leading fighter ace and the champion "balloon buster" of World War I. He was credited with
37 confirmed victories and six probables. Pair of signed items, includes: I.S.P., 9 1/4" x 11 3/4" b/w, a view of a German balloon
destroyed by Coppens. Signed and inscribed in French at the bottom, very good. WITH: I.S.P., 4" x 6" b/w, and image of a medal
presented to Coppens by the Belgian Army in recognition of his aerial victories. Inscribed in English and signed : "To Robert E.
Carlin, this medal coined in 1919...." Very good.
1014: WORLD WAR I FRENCH BALLOONISTS
USD 100 - 150
WORLD WAR I FRENCH BALLOONISTSPair of photographs signed by aircrew of the early French dirigible "Capitaine Farber",
includes: MARC BRILLAUD DE LAUJARDERIE (1889-1973) French aviator, architect, and urban planner. S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, an
image of the gondola and underside of the "Capitaine Farber", signed by de Laujarderie beneath the gondola. Signature a bit light,
else very good. WITH: CHARLES HOULNE (1890-1970). I.S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, an image of the "Capitaine Farber" being guided out of
its hangar. Signed and inscribed by Houlne at the top in French, very good.
1015: WORLD WAR I PERSONALITIES
USD 150 - 200
WORLD WAR I PERSONALITIESPair of signatures of American World War I personalities, includes; EDDIE RICKENBACKER
(1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 "kills", later president of Eastern Air Lines. Signature, 4 1/4" x 1
1/2", trimmed from the conclusion of a letter. Very good. WITH: ALVIN YORK (1887 - 1964) American soldier of World War I who
single-handedly captured 132 German prisoners and was awarded a Medal of Honor. Signature "Sgt. Alvin C. York, Co. G, 328th
Inf., 82 Div.", 3 1/2" x 6 1/2", on a Washington Bicentennial Philatelic Data card. Bears mounting traces, else very good.
1016: CAPTURED GERMAN M16 MURAL-PAINTED HELMET
USD 2,000 - 3,000
CAPTURED GERMAN M16 MURAL-PAINTED HELMETAn extraordinary captured M16 German helmet to which its American
captor added a wrap-aorund mural painting depicting scenes from the battle front. Entirely hand painted, the sky-blue top exhibits
French planes with blue, white and red markings shooting down German aircraft, one of which is on the ground and in flames. On
the lower part of the helmet, the veteran artist has painted an explosion around a hole in the helmet made by either a bullet or piece
of shrapnel which very possibly killed the wearer. A liner rivet hole is painted in the same manner. Elsewhere, we see buildings and a
church, and on the right American artillerymen, an artillery piece in action, and a limber portrayed. The left rear seems to portray a no
man's land of barbed wire and other obstacles. At the front, the artist has added an Iron Cross topped by a crown, the years "1914"
and "1918", and a red-bordered banner reading: "World War 1914-1918 Verdun Ch. Thierry St. Mihiel" Some chipping and
discoloration to a few areas of paint, otherwise quite good and one of the finest painted helmets of the time we have seen.
1017: AMERICAN HELMET FROM 1919 SERVICE IN RUSSIA
USD 750 - 1,000
AMERICAN HELMET FROM 1919 SERVICE IN RUSSIAExcessively rare American soldier's helmet worn by a doughboy during the
"Polar Bear Expedition" in Russia from September 1918 through to July 1919. This steel helmet bears a "sand" finish which a
veteran of that expedition overpainted in white adding what appear to be black bear "paw prints". The top of the helmet bears the
painted word: "RUSSIA" and the front has been painted with the year: "1919". Both the front and the rear of the helmet bear
silhouettes of a walking polar bear. The liner of the helmet is original, though nearly detached, soiled and worn. The original
chinstrap is also present, but very dry. The American North Russia Expeditionary Force, about 5,000 men, landed in Archangel as
part of the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War and fought the Red Army in the surrounding region. Their aim was to prevent
arms stockpiles from falling into German or Bolshevik hands, mount a rescue of the Czech Legion, and use that legion and
anti-Bolsheviks to destroy the Bolshevik cause in Russia. Following the armistice in November and the icing-in of the port, American
morale plummeted and the troops and press demanded the men be sent home. Probably the rarest of all World War I Allied helmets.
1018: AMERICAN PAINTED HELMET
USD 200 - 300
AMERICAN PAINTED HELMETHelmet owned and worn by an American veteran during his service in France during World War I.
The helmet has the typical brown coarse sand painted finish, the top of the helmet worn from it havince been placed on various
surfaces in an upside-down position. The front of the helmet is hand-painted with the regiment number "123" with a aqua green
six-pointed star above. We suspect that the owner was attached to the 123rd Machine Gun Batt. of the 33rd Division (Illinois National
Guard). The original liner is present though coming loose from the helmet on one side, lacks cinstrap. The 33rd fought at Hamel, St.
Mihiel, Chipilly, Argonne, and along the Meuse.
1019: GERMAN "TRUPPENSONDERDIENST" OFFICER'S VISOR HAT
USD 600 - 800
GERMAN "TRUPPENSONDERDIENST" OFFICER'S VISOR HATGerman "Special Troop Service" ("Truppensonderdienst" or TSD)
officer's visor cap with dark blue crown and medium blue piping. Formed in 1944 to draw officials into the Wehrmacht where entrants
automatically assumed officer ranks, the TSD was an Administrational and Judicial branch and its late formation clearly dates this
rare cap. This is an example with a gray wool body and dark green side band. Bullion national eagle and oak leaf insignia have been
professionally applied to the hat, along with an aluminum cockade fitted at the center of the wreath. The silver wire chin cords are in
fine condition, and are attached to silver-painted pebbled buttons at either side. The black vulkan fiber visor, cross-hatched on the
underside, is nearly flawless. The upper gray body of this hat shows some slight moth damage and light even staining, though both
barely detract. Within, the hat shows ovious signs of heavy genuine use: the leather sweat band is worn and stained, and the yellow
liner is heavily soiled and worn from use. The original sweatshield has long been lost. A rare cap!
1020: GERMAN FIELD CAP
USD 600 - 800
GERMAN FIELD CAPFeldmutze, black body with red side band and red piping, German national cockade sewn to the front, just
above a brass eagle insignia which appears to have been reapplied. Black leather sweatband, unlined.
1021: GERMAN ARMY M1917 OFFICER'S VISOR CAP
USD 750 - 900
GERMAN ARMY M1917 OFFICER'S VISOR CAPMint condition M1917 German officer's visor cap, royal blue upper body with red
side band, piped in red. Two kockardes are affixed to the front of the cap, above a vulkan fiber visor. Within, this cap is fitted with a
black satin liner and black leather sweatband which itself it trimmed with a white ribbon. One tiny moth hole on top of the blue body,
else in exceptionally good condition.
1022: GERMAN IMPERIAL ARTILLERY ERSATZ PICKELHAUBE
USD 750 - 900
GERMAN IMPERIAL ARTILLERY ERSATZ PICKELHAUBERare Imperial German (Prussian) Model 1915 pickelhaube helmet, a
rare ersatz example made of felt which was issued to an artilleryman. The gray body is in near perfect condition with no dents or
other significant damage evident. A metal Prussian eagle is affixed at front, just above the brown leather chin strap which itself meets
the helmet at cockades bearing national and Prussian colors. The visor is trimmed in the same pewter-colored metal, as is the round
ball affixed at top and the reinforcing spine at the rear. The helmet has original German ink markings under the rear brim, and the
leather and metal lining remain very fine.
1023: GERMAN IMPERIAL SPIKED ERSATZ PICKELHAUBE
USD 750 - 900
GERMAN IMPERIAL SPIKED ERSATZ PICKELHAUBERare Imperial German (Prussian) Model 1915 pickelhaube helmet, a rare
ersatz example made of felt. The gray body is in near perfect condition with no significant damage evident. A metal Prussian eagle is
affixed at front, just above the brown leather chin strap which itself meets the helmet at cockades bearing national and Prussian
colors. The visor is trimmed in the same pewter-colored metal, as is the spike affixed at top and the reinforcing spine at the rear. The
helmet has original German ink markings under the rear brim, and the leather and metal lining remain very fine. The felt of the crown
near the spike bears a slight puncture, with no material loss, else very good.
1024: IDENTIFIED WORLD WAR I U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
USD 200 - 300
IDENTIFIED WORLD WAR I U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT UNIFORMExcellent light brown U.S. Army enlisted man's
summer uniform tunic and trousers, both identified inside in black ink to Private William Battersby, assigned to Field Hospital 29 of
the 5th Sanitary Train, in the 5th Infantry Division. His tunic bears a number of identifying patches and insignia; the left shoulder
features the red diamond insignia of the 5th Division in velvet, with a blue embroidered circle bearing the letter "A" in the center,
signifying the 3rd Army. Below this is a red felt honorable discharge chevron, and nearer the cuff are two gold overseas chevrons,
indicating two tours of duty. Above the left breast pocket is a World War I Victory Medal ribbon bar with two campaign stars, while the
left lapel bears a brass Medical Department button, with the right lapel button the "U.S." insignia. All other buttons bear the eagle and
shield insignia of the U.S. Army. The inside of the collar bears a "Lamm Brand" manufacturer's label, with the inked identifying
information inside the left breast. The trousers bear inked identifying information on outside of the right seat pocket within the
trousers, along with a stamp identifying the pocket material as genuine sailing canvas. An index card describing the uniform and its
owner was found in a pocket of the tunic, and tells us that William Battersby was born in Chicago in 1889, and enlisted in the Army at
Columbus, OH on July 27, 1917. He was part of the American Expeditionary Force from June 4, 1918, to July 21, 1919, and was
discharged on July 30, 1919. His unit took part in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns. Bears very minor soiling and
expected age wear, else very good.
1025: AMERICAN OFFICER'S FIELD JACKET WITH DRAFT BOARD ARM
USD 200 - 300
AMERICAN OFFICER'S FIELD JACKET WITH DRAFT BOARD ARM BANDField jacket belonging to an officer on the Headquarters
Staff of a New York regiment with appropriate collar insignia. The jacket is of cotton twill construction with buttons secured with split
rings. All button are included though three remain unattached. The jacket shows light wear and soiling, still appropriate for its age
and use. On the left arm is pinned a 4" wide khaki printed armband issued by a New York draft board. It reads: "Long Island City
NEW YORK LOCAL BOARD No. 173 N.A.". Overall very good. In 1917 Woodrow Wilson reinstituted the draft when only 73,000
volunteers enlisted out of the initial one million target in the first six weeks of the war. Draft boards were localized and based their
decisions on social class: the poorest were the most often conscripted because they were considered the most expendable at home.
Nearly half a million immigrants were drafted, which forced the military to develop training procedures that took ethnic differences
into account.
1026: GUIDON OF THE 105TH ARTILLERY BATTALION
USD 400 - 600
GUIDON OF THE 105TH ARTILLERY BATTALIONWorld War I guidon of Co. C of the 105th Field Artillery. The wool swallow-tail
flag measures about 25" wide and 19" along the hoist, and the far ends are tattered, probably from use. The cloth letter and numbers
"105" and "C" are stitiched to the flag above and below the artillery symbol of crossed cannons. The flag had leather tabs which were
use to attach it to its original staff -- now it is secured to a 80" finished oak staff topped with a decorative iron spear point. The 105th
Field Artillery was attached to the 27th Infantry Division which incorporated New Yorkers and African-Americans. The great Somme
"push" saw the 27th engaged in severe fighting along the Saint Quentin Canal Tunnel where it took heavy losses before cracking the
Hindenburg line wide open. The regiment also fought at Meuse-Argonne (only the artillery), Ypres-Lys, and in the Somme Offensive.
1027: BAVARIAN MILITARY ORDER OF MERIT WITH FLAMES, CROWN AND
USD 5,000 - 7,000
BAVARIAN MILITARY ORDER OF MERIT WITH FLAMES, CROWN AND SWORDS"Milit„rverdienstorden Offizierskreuz mit
Flammen, Krone und Schwertern" ("Military Order of Merit with Flames, Crown and Swords (Bavaria)" This fabulous medal displays
flames between the cross arms with the swords in gold and stamped "585". Pin bears the "G H." hallmark of Munich order jeweler
Hemmerle. All enamel, finish and lettering remains in as-new condition, no scratches or other defects of any kind. The Officer's
Cross Class of MVO stood outside the automatic promotion hierarchy of the Order and was awarded in special cases or to veteran
staff officers in only about 250 copies with swords.The award was founded on July 19, 1866, sponsored by Bavarian King Ludwig II
and given to those individuals who distinguished themselves in battle or had other military merit. The reigning monarch was the
Grand Master of the Order and its war minister the Grand Chancellor.
1028: HIGHLY-DECORATED WORLD WAR I GERMAN OFFICER'S MEDAL BAR
USD 2,500 - 3,500
HIGHLY-DECORATED WORLD WAR I GERMAN OFFICER'S MEDAL BARAn extraordinary assembly of insignia once owned and
worn by a career military officer (unidentified), a Bavarian general who served his country for over 25 years including during World
War I. Included is a medal bar once pinned to the chest of the unknown but no doubt high-ranking German officer of World War I.
This untouched medal bar includes the following: Iron Cross, 2nd Class; Order of the House of Hohenzollern, Knight's Cross with
Swords, 1916-1918; Military Merit Order (Bavaria), Gold with Crown and Swords; Hindenburg War Cross; Military Merit Order, Silver;
Bavarian Prince Leopold Jubilee Medal; Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class (Prussia); House of Schaumburg-Lippe Officer’s Cross of
Merit (chip to red enamel); Bavarian Long Service Cross, II Class for 24 years’ service; Military Merit Cross, 3rd Class
(Austro-Hungary); and Red Cross Officer's Decoration (Austria), enamel on lower bar of red cross chipped). The verso of the 8 1/2"
long bar bears a gray wool backing (some moth holes) and original retaining pin. Overall very good. ALSO: the corresponding
smaller ribbon bar, 6 1/2" long, stained; the general's two cloth collar tabs denoting his rank, silver wire embroidery on medium green
1 3/4" x 3 3/4" backing denoting a "jager" association; two general's slip-on shoulder boards, gold wire and cloth with the same
"jager" affiliation; and a pair of stirrups belonging to the general, unknown hallmark. An great assemblage worthy of research!
1029: 1870 IRON CROSS, SECOND CLASS WITH WIEDERHOLUNGSSPANGE
USD 1,000 - 1,200
1870 IRON CROSS, SECOND CLASS WITH WIEDERHOLUNGSSPANGE AND JUBILAUMSSPANGEVery rare suspended medal,
approx. 1 3/4" square, with a 2 1/2" ribbon, awarded during the Franco-Prussian war. The face of the medal bears that date "1870"
beneath the letter "W", while the reverse bears the date "1813" beneath three oak leaves and the letters "FW". The ribbon bears the
"Weiderholungsspange", an enameled miniature of the 1914 Iron Cross on a bar, awarded to recognize noteworthy actions during
World War I by recipients of the Iron Cross during the Franco-Prussian war. It is marked on the reverse "Joh. Wagner & Sohn." with
a half moon and a crown hallmark before "800 Berlin. W." The "Jubilaumsspange", in the form of an oak cluster with the numeral
"25", was awarded during the 25th anniversary of the Franco-Prussian war. Minor wear, else very good.
1030: GERMAN AVIATOR'S IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASS WITH PHOTOS
USD 400 - 600
GERMAN AVIATOR'S IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASS WITH PHOTOS DISPLAYMemorial created for a World War I German military
pilot. A 9 «" x 11" decorative black cardboard box opens to reveal affixed within the unknown pilot's: World War I Iron Cross, 2nd
Class with ribbon; cardboard painted wreath surrounding a photograph of the pilot in flight gear; a red, white and black ribbon
imprinted in German: "Souvenir of the Great War"; a photo of the pilot and his comrades celebrating, as well as an image of the
man's aircraft; and two small aviator's collar insignia. Very good.
1031: 1914 CUSTOM-MADE IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS
USD 400 - 500
1914 CUSTOM-MADE IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS1914 Iron Cross, First Class By "K.M.S.T", "800" sterling silver and "D.R.G.M"
marked, vaulted, a private-purchase example with special catch. Fine condition.
1032: GOLD BRITISH SUBMARINE SERVICE LAPEL PIN
USD 300 - 400
GOLD BRITISH SUBMARINE SERVICE LAPEL PINA real British World War I rarity, a solid gold clasp depicting a British submarine,
probably D-Class, undoubtedly once worn by an active or veteran British submariner. The 2" wide pin shows teh submarine
full-length and in great detail. with conning tower, railings, stern flag pole, propellers, etc. all well defined. The jeweler registered the
design with a number engraved on verso, also engraved is the gold content, nine carats. A small gold keeper chain is attached to the
bow of the vessel. The pin is contained within a fitted Leeds jeweler's box. Fine. Though not as publicized as their German
counterparts, British submariners conducted a successful campaign against enemy shipping and submarines. Provenance: The War
Museum.
1033: WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES
USD 300 - 400
WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUESLot of three World War I commemorative plaques, includes: a wonderful French cast
bronze plaque, 9" x 14 1/2" overall, bears an engraving memorializing Cpl. Russell J. Terradell, 61st Infantry, 21 years old when he
was killed in battle in the Argonne forest; an 8" x 10" pewter plaque reading "VIMY RIDGE APRIL 9TH 1917" showing a German
surrendering to an American with the exclamation: "MERCY KAMERAD"; and a relief hammered brass, 12" dia., commemorates an
artillery regiment of 1914-15. Very good.
1034: MARINES CARTOGRAPHER A. N. CONNETT, JR. EQUIPMENT AND
USD 250 - 350
MARINES CARTOGRAPHER A. N. CONNETT, JR. EQUIPMENT AND MAP GROUPINGLot of material from Marines cartographer
A. N. Connett, Jr. Included is Connett's leather officer's belt, 2" wide, complete with snap-on leather sword hangers and cross-over
chest strap; a leather tri-fold map case, 15" x 10 1/2" overall, bears Connett's name and "New York" embossed in gold on the cover,
black stamped official military buttons, the carrying strap torn from the case, cover split at seams, a few other flaws due to age;
original drawing on tracing paper executed in various colors, 18" x 38", a map showing physical features such as paved and dirt
roads, rivers and streams, forests, and fields, and also shows boundaries between battalions, a "Line of Departure" from which
American soldiers would presumably advance, the "Enemy Outpost Line", and the village of "Tissey" and the road to "Vezannes".
This region is southeast of Paris, therefore this map was used in maneuvers. Also present are two chain metal hangers, along with
five pin-on and sewn-on ribbon bars which include the Legion of Merit, World War I Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal
(indicating his probable service in World War II), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and others.
1035: WORLD WAR I IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS
USD 250 - 300
WORLD WAR I IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASSPin-back medal, approx. 1 3/4" square, an Iron Cross, First Class bearing the date
"1914" beneath the letter "W" on the face, indicating that it was awarded during World War I. The reverse of the bottom arm bears a
tiny numerical stamp, reading "L/52". The medal is vaulted, allowing a closer fit to the uniform tunic. Some wear, else very good.
1036: 1914 IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS
USD 200 - 300
1914 IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS1914 Iron Cross, First Class, pin back with the pin marked simply "SILBER". Tarnished otherwise
near fine.
USD 200 - 300
IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASSWorld War I issue Iron Cross, 2nd Class, very good condition with excellent paint, with small
replacement ribbon.
1038: IMPERIAL MODEL PLANE AND GLIDER BADGE IN SILVER
USD 200 - 300
IMPERIAL MODEL PLANE AND GLIDER BADGE IN SILVERAn uncommon award, the German Imperial Model Plane and Glider
Badge in Silver. This attractive badge measures 3" top to bottom. At center first appears a silver radial engine on a white circular
enamel field. This is in turn embedded in the center of a stylized propeller and wings which are riveted to the frame of the badge. The
framed bears a crown at top with wreaths of laurel and oak leaves on either side. Some of the silvering is slightly worn, the enamel is
clean and completely without damage. Scarce!
1039: RUSSIAN "ST. ANDREW" MEDAL
USD 150 - 200
RUSSIAN "ST. ANDREW" MEDAL Unidentified Russian pinback medal depicting St. Andrew, 2" tall, 1 3/4" wide, with Russian
eagles at sides and bottom, a crown at top, and Cyrillic lettering on the reverse. From a collection of military medals, very good.
1040: WORLD WAR I IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS
USD 150 - 200
WORLD WAR I IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASSWorld War I Iron Cross, 2nd Class, suspended beneath a black and white ribbon tied as
a bow which has a silver metal bow attached thereto (some oxidation).
1041: IRON CROSS PIN COMMEMORATES DESCHLER & SOHN
USD 150 - 200
IRON CROSS PIN COMMEMORATES DESCHLER & SOHNRare commemorative pin honoring the 90th anniversary of the founding
of medal manufacturers Deschler and Sohn, a fine metal reproduction of an Iron Cross with ribbon backing, stamped by maker
Deschler on the reverse. Very good.
1042: BAVARIAN AND GERMAN WORLD WAR I MEDAL GROUP
USD 150 - 200
BAVARIAN AND GERMAN WORLD WAR I MEDAL GROUPGood lot of 11 items, includes 1918 Weihnachten Golden Wedding
Commemoration medal, Black Wound Badge, Kyffhauserbund Medal, Bavarian Military Order of Merit, also same with Swords,
ribbon bar, Serbian Medal for the Liberation of Kosovo, "Paris" bar, an unknown 1915 medal;, two button bars, and a replacement
ribbon. Condition varies.
1043: GERMAN P.O.W. JEWELRY BOX
USD 300 - 400
GERMAN P.O.W. JEWELRY BOXA most impressive German-made piece of P.O.W. art, a tabletop jewelry box constructed with
several thousand wooden matches and including felt-lined Maltese Cross designs and lined drawers. This artwork measures 15 1/2"
x 7 1/2" x 8" tall and every side is covered with match sticks glued in a decorative design to a hardened cardboard backing. Five
small pull-out drawers are present, each with an inset Maltese Cross with a black cloth interior and a tiny handle. The drawers are
lined with a cheap faded brown terrycloth, probably section of a disused towel owned by the prisoner/artist. This is a professionally
constructed item with close tolerances, undoubtedly built by someone with carpentry or furniture-making experience. In very good
condition.
1043A: MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN DESSERT PLATE
USD 400 - 500
MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN DESSERT PLATEWhite porcelain dessert plate, 7 1/2" dia. bearing the personal monogram of
MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN (1892-1918), a stylized letter "M" in red superposed over a stylized letter "R", surmounted by a
crown, at the rim. The underside bears the mark of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in blue. Richthofen, better known to the
world as the Red Baron, was the highest scoring fighter ace of World War I, and was officially credited with 80 victories. The plate
bears a minor chip to the edge, else very good.
1043B: MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER
USD 400 - 500
White porcelain coffee cup plate, approx. 4" dia. by 2 1/2" tall, bearing the personal monogram of MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN
(1892-1918), a red stylized letter "M" superposed over a stylized letter "R", surmounted by a crown, on the side opposite the handle.
Accompanying this cup is a white porcelain saucer, 5 1/2" dia., bearing the same monogram at the rim. The undersides of both
pieces bear the mark of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in blue. Richthofen, better known to the world as the Red Baron,
was the highest scoring fighter ace of World War I, and was officially credited with 80 victories. The cup bears a hairline crack near
the handle, else very good.
1044: WORLD WAR I SOLDIER'S SOUVENIRS
USD 100 - 150
WORLD WAR I SOLDIER'S SOUVENIRSLot of four items likely purchased as souvenirs by German soldiers for loved ones at home,
includes a gold-tone bracelt adorned with oak leaves and an Iron Cross (clasp broken), a delicate bracelate made of captured
Russian kopek coins, dated 1916 and also with an Iron Cross, and two small pins bearing bust photos of German infantrymen in
uniform.
1045: 1915 ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN RED CROSS PLATE
USD 100 - 150
1915 ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN RED CROSS PLATERare 1915 Rosenthal porcelain plate, 8 3/8" dia., issued to benefit the
"Vaterlandischer Frauenverein" and the Red Cross. Fine.
1046: REPRODUCTION MILITARY MERIT CROSS
USD 100 - 150
REPRODUCTION MILITARY MERIT CROSS (MECKLENBERG-SCHWERIN), 2ND CLASS, 1900 Reproduction of the 1900 Military
Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin), 2nd Class, with ribbon. Ribbon is slightly stained, trimmed at top. The 1900 was struck for
Mecklenburgers who had distinguished themselves in the Boxer Rebellion of 1900-1901.
1047: IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OFFICER'S DAGGER
USD 1,100 - 1,500
IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OFFICER'S DAGGERImperial German Navy officer's dagger with "elfenbein" grip by an unknown
maker. The grip, an extra cost option, has aged very nicely to a creamy white, with two secure black cracks evident and almost
always found in this material. The pentagonal crown pommel nut is very fine, and the rising arches above the crown signify this too
was an extra cost option purchased by the owner of the dagger. The matching lower crossguard displays a fouled anchor with
capstans at either end, and it also has excellent detail. The 9 1/4" blade has etched panels that have worn down and much previous
oxidation and pitting is evident. The blade has now been stabilized and remains acceptable. The scabbard has the entwined roped
suspension bands and is of the "lightning bolt" style. It is straight and quite cleans, bearing only an insignificant pair of tiny indents
near the ball tip on the obverse.
1048: IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OFFICER'S DAGGER
USD 1,100 - 1,500
IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OFFICER'S DAGGERImperial German Navy officer's dagger with "elfenbein" grip by WKC. The grip, an
extra cost option, displays the rich vanilla luster common to these grips. The pentagonal crown pommel nut retains exellent detail, as
does the lower crossguard which displays a fouled anchor with capstans at either end. The full length 13 1/8 inch blade has etched
panels that have oxidized significantly with time. The blade is now free of rust and displays well. The original felt buffer is intact
separating the blade and lower crossguard. The reverse displays the WKC knight's head maker's mark. The scabbard has the
entwined roped suspension bands and is of the "lightning bolt" style. It is in excellent condition, straight and clean with no dings or
dents evident. A dagger that is rare in any condition.
1049: WORLD WAR I AERIAL FLARE/SMOKE BOMB
USD 800 - 1,200
WORLD WAR I AERIAL FLARE/SMOKE BOMBA rare World War I airplane-dropped aerial flare or smoke bomb. The 5" diameter
red tin body is 45" long and now entirely hollow and inert. Four thin fins would have steadied the shell as it descended and a
"spinner" in the nose would have armed the bomb. If used as a flare, a small parachute would have deployed before ignition to
extend burn time. The body bears the Philadelphia maker's name: "EDW. G. BUDD MFG. CO. MARK I - FLARE" along with lot no.
and inspector's initials. Two bands encircle the casing with prongs attached which were used to attach the flare/bomb to the aircraft's
bomb release mechanism. Of course, any bombs surviving from this era are very rare. Ex: Bannerman's military surplus.
1050: AERIAL BOMB
USD 600 - 700
AERIAL BOMBRare World War I Allied aerial bomb, either inerted or used for practice. The 37" silver-painted steel body has four
swept-back fins and the nose unscrews to reveal the hollow cavity within. It also appears that the tail cone may also be removable as
well. This relic may have been an actual bomb which was inerted, or may have been used to train pilots in which case it would have
been filled with sand or shot to similate the true wight of such an explosive. Ex: Bannerman's military surplus. Very good, certain to
liven up any collection of period ordnance...or your next pool party.
1051: ENOCH CROWDER - INSCRIBED SHELL CASING
USD 400 - 500
ENOCH CROWDER - INSCRIBED SHELL CASINGEngraved brass artillery shell casing, 9" tall by 2 1/2" diameter, presented to
ENOCH CROWDER (1859-1932), Judge Advocate General of the United States Army from 1911 to 1923. Crowder was most noted
for implementing and administering the Selective Service Act of 1917, which drafted thousands of American men into military service
during World War I. The inscription on the shell reads: "This cartridge case was used in firing his first Salute for Brig. General Enoch
H. Crowder, J.A.G U.S.A. on Sept. 18, 1911, at Watervliet Arsenal, N.Y. Compliments of Brig. General Wm. Crozier Chief of
Ordnance U.S.A." The base of the shell is marked: "U.M.C. Co. - Driggs Ordnance Co. - Bridgeport, Conn. U.S.A." Very good.
1052: ARMY NURSE CORPS NURSE'S GARMENT BAG
USD 200 - 300
ARMY NURSE CORPS NURSE'S GARMENT BAGGreen garment bag issued to a member of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 28" x 40"
overall, green cotton twill sewn to a wood rod with a padded leather carrying handle. The bag has various pockets and hooks on the
reverse to accommodate shirts, jackets, shoes, etc., after which it would be rolled-up and secured with the two straps provided. The
front of the bag is stenciled in white paint: "U.S. ARMY NURSE CORPS BADE HOSP. 116". Beneath painted by hand appears the
nurse's name and another designation: "M. HEITZMAN H-71". Expected soiling and wear, still very unusual. Base Hospital 116 was
at Bazoilles-sur-Meuse, between Paris and Strasbourg. The Army Nurse Corps had approximately 403 nurses who were active at
the onset of the war. The number of nurses rose significantly, as women enlisted by the thousands, and by the last year of the war
there were approximately 12,000 active nurses serving across the world.
1053: EXPLODED SHELL CASING TRENCH ART LAMP
USD 200 - 300
EXPLODED SHELL CASING TRENCH ART LAMPAn unusual piece of trench art, a shattered 4" shell casing, origin unknown, which
was fashioned at the time or very shortly thereafter into a table lamp. The entire lamp is 24" long, and it could easily be fitted with a
new base and rewired for modern day use. The casing has been rubbed with an abrasive of some type, but this could be polished
away as well. This shell exploded outside the breech of a gun and very likely killed anyone standing nearby. Ex: Bannerman's
Military Surplus.
1054: CASED GAS MASK OF P.E. MONAGHAN, 316TH INFANTRY
USD 200 - 300
CASED GAS MASK OF P.E. MONAGHAN, 316TH INFANTRYThe complete cased gas mask of American doughboy P.E.
Monaghan of "Co. K 316 Inf." and so annotated in ink by him on the back of the case. Although the black ink has faded in many
places, we can make out the following: "Arogone [sic] Montfaucon Sept. 26-30 St. Mihiel Verdun" followed by Monahan's name,
comp[any and regiment. The carrying bag is ink-stamped within: "S-18-13". The gas mask and cylinder are still present, thought the
mask itself is thoroughly decomposed. The original instruction booklet is also still enclosed. The 316th fought with great distinction.
Capturing the town of Malancourt on 26 September 1918, they assisted the 313th Infantry on the following day in taking
Montfaucon-d'Argonne. The 79th Division was relieved on Sep. 30 and transferred to the Troyon sector where they were harassed
with mustard gas, shelling, and enemy trench and air raids but held the line. At the end of October, they were ordered to participate
in the Meuse Argonne Offensive. On Nov. 1, they advanced and and by the 9th had captured the towns of Crepion, Waville, and
Moirey. The following day the unit captured Buisson Chaumont, Hill 328. On Nov. 11, the 314th stopped firing at 11 a.m., at the time
of the Armistice. By the end of the day, the 314th had made the greatest advance into German lines east of the Meuse River.
1055: AMERICAN AVIATOR'S DECORATED GAS MASK BAG
USD 200 - 300
AMERICAN AVIATOR'S DECORATED GAS MASK BAGScarce canvas gas mask or utility bag issued to a member of the U.S. 24th
Aero Squadron, likely while he was serving in France. The khaki bag is stenciled with "24TH. AERO. SQDN." on the front and within.
The bag is also marked "A[ir] O[perations] G[roup]". Beneath, the owner added a small painted image of a biplane with American Air
Corps markings, adding the name of the aircraft: "Putt Putt 1". Markings within the bag indicate that it was issued by the Rock Island
Arsenal. Typical soiling as one would expect, else very good.
1056: MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE WATCH FOB WITH COMPASS
USD 150 - 200
MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE WATCH FOB WITH COMPASSBronze watch fob issued to a veteran of the Mexican Border Service
in the 1916-17 actions against Pancho Villa. The 1 1/2" x 2" medal reads: "MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE 1916" and displays armed
men marching and in prone shooting positions while one man on horseback orders them forward. Also attached to the leather fob is
a military cased compass made by Waltham, 1 3/4" diameter, the brass case engraved "U.S." Very good.
1057: 143RD INFANTRY OFFICER'S DUFFEL BAG
USD 150 - 200
143RD INFANTRY OFFICER'S DUFFEL BAGA green oiled canvas duffel bad belonging to a captain serving in the 143rd Regiment
of the A.E.F. The bag is 24" wide, 28" tall (closed), and custom-lined much like carpet bags of the past, with various vertical
segments of leftover cotton fabric so that the officer's clothes would not become stained by the oily waterproofing. The flap securing
the bag has four slits which match four loops on trhe otehr side: a strap would pass through securing the flap, and another strap
passes arount the bag vertically. The bag bears the painted identification: "A. A. NICHOSON CAPT. 143RD INF. E. CO." with the
added notation to stevedores: "Stateroom" and the blazon of the regiment. Typical staining and wear from age and use. As part of
the 72d Infantry Brigade, the 143rd went into the line on Oct. 3, 1917, relieving a regiment of the U. S. 2nd Division. They came
under fire on Oct. 10th, and fought through several days of bitter battle to gain the northern bank of the Aisne River by Oct. 12. The
regiment was relieved from front line duty on Oct. 28 having taken very substantial losses.
1058: TRENCH PERISCOPE
USD 150 - 200
TRENCH PERISCOPEA real symbol of trench warfare of World War I, a period trench periscope with wood spike in excellent
condition. This relic is 18" tall overall, including the spike, and was assembled by wiring together four pieces of wood with mirrors at
either end. The periscope of course allowed the an observer to peer over the top of a trench without risking having his head blown
off. In excellent condition.
1059: U.S. ARMY CAVALRY CANTEEN
USD 100 - 150
U.S. ARMY CAVALRY CANTEENArmy cavalry canteen, the cover stamped "U.S." in black ink and dated "3-1918" by maker "Brauer
Bros. Mfg.". Snap clips operable, chained cap still retaining the cork within. Leather cavalry strap and steel snap in exceptionally
good condition.
1060: 369TH INFANTRY WATCH FOB FROM THE "HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS"
USD 100 - 150
369TH INFANTRY WATCH FOB FROM THE "HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS" AND A RELATED ENGINEER'S COMPASSLot of two
items, includes a scarce leather watch fob with copper or bronze shield-shaped medallion reading: "369 INF. A.E.F." with an image
of crossed rifles over the number "15". This fob was owned by a member of the "Harlem Hellfighters", an all-black and hispanic
regiment which fought with great distinction at the Marne and in the Meuse–Argonne and was the first regiment to reach the Rhine.
From the same grouping is a military cased compass, 1 3/4" dia. made by Leedawl and still operable, the hinged case stamped
"ENG. DEPT. U.S.A. 1917". One small indent on the case. Two pieces.
1061: R.A.F. FIRST AID DRESSINGS KIT, COMPLETE
USD 100 - 150
R.A.F. FIRST AID DRESSINGS KIT, COMPLETEScarce World War II R.A.F. wound dressings kit, likely from Australia. The 8" x 9" x
3" green canvas bag with crayying strap is stenciled on the closing flap: "H.S. FIRST AID OUTFIT AIRCRAFT" and is marked within:
"A[ir] M[inistry] ROMAC INDUSTRIED LTD. 1943" beneath an image of a crown. Included within are five wrapped cloth dressings
made variously in Sydney, the United States, and England. A later owner's name is inked on the inside of the closing flap, else very
good.
1062: AMERICAN RED CROSS MUSETTE BAG
USD 100 - 150
AMERICAN RED CROSS MUSETTE BAGKhaki canvas bag, 12" x 12" (closed), with red stenciled letters: "AMERICAN RED
CROSS BROOKHAVEN [Long Island]", closing strap and carrying strap also present. Within is a smaller drawstring bag with a
pocket and a cloth label: "American Red Cross Delhi New York Chapter", along with a small folding cloth bag contained within, also
bearing the same Red Cross patch.That pouch contains a small kit with buttons, needles, and thread, and a pocket New Testament.
Very good.
1063: U.S. ARMY M1916 PISTOL HOLSTER
USD 100 - 150
U.S. ARMY M1916 PISTOL HOLSTERBrown leather M1916 holster, approx. 10 1/4" x 5", the standard-issue holster for the Colt
M1911pistol. The flap is marked "U.S.", while the rear of the holster is marked: "Warren Leather Goods Co. 1918" and "J.A.O." The
inside of the holster contains form-fitting leather pads to keep the pistol from moving around, and the end bears a leather thigh tie.
The leather remains soft and supple, very good overall.
1064: AMERICAN MEDICAL OFFICER'S SYRINGE KIT
USD 100 - 150
AMERICAN MEDICAL OFFICER'S SYRINGE KITPortable metal syringe kit, issued to U.S. Army medical officers beginning in 1917,
manufactured by the Randall Faichney Company of Boston. The kit consists of a 2 3/4" long metal syringe with cap, with the
company name engraved on the plunger. Two 1" long needles are included, as are an empty phial of morphine sulphate tablets, and
a full, sealed phial of atropine sulphate tablets. The kit is housed in a 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" aluminum case with a hinged lid, which itself is
kept in a forest green felt pouch with a snap closure. The needles are slightly oxidized, else very good.
1065: IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY MANOMETER
USD 100 - 150
IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY MANOMETERAntique brass case and fittings from a double manometer once fitted to an Imperial
German naval vessel, or possibly a U-boat. The maker, Schaeffer & Budenberg, was located in Magdeburg. Simply mounted to a
wood stand.
1066: 1918 WORLD WAR I GRENADE CARRIER
USD 100 - 150
1918 WORLD WAR I GRENADE CARRIERUncommon U.S.-issued green canvas grenade carrying apron, 18" x 10 1/2" with ten
pouches with snap closures, neck strap and two chest straps, unissued. Verso is stamped by maker "George P. Doe[?] & Co. June
1918" with inspector's name. Very good.
1067: WORLD WAR I ERA PARADE FLAG HARNESS
USD 75 - 100
WORLD WAR I ERA PARADE FLAG HARNESSHeavy duty parade flag harness, 2 1/2" wide adjustable straps with leather trim
meeting at a horse-hair stuffed leather pad to which is attached a swiveling cup which would support the staff of a parade flag. The
leather reverse of the supporting cup is worn, else very good.
1068: HOTCHKISS GUN AMMUNITION PACK SADDLE CINCH
USD 75 - 100
HOTCHKISS GUN AMMUNITION PACK SADDLE CINCHA mule saddle belly cinch used when beasts of burden were used to carry
ammunition for the famous Hotchkiss light mountain gun. The heavy canvas is stenciled: "BELLY CINCHA AMMUNITION PACK
SADDLE (HOTCHKISS MT. GUN PACK)" with the leather on the reverse embossed: "ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL E.H.B." 24" x 7
3/4" overall. Typical soiling from age and/or use.
1069: RELIC OF "THE LOST BATTALION"
USD 75 - 100
RELIC OF "THE LOST BATTALION"Rare "dug" relic of the famous "Lost Battalion" of World War I, a complete leather gaiter or cuff,
excavated from the location the battalion occupied while under siege, near Binarville, France. With notarized COA of the the original
collector, and four sheets of stationery from the survivors' group "Lost Battalion Survivors". The Lost Battalion is the name given to
nine companies of the 77th Division, roughly 554 men, surrounded by German forces for six during World War I after an American
attack in the Argonne Forest in October 1918. Roughly 197 were killed in action and approximately 150 missing or taken prisoner
before 194 remaining men were rescued. The men of the division were forced to fight off several attacks, food was short, they were
victims of friendly fire, and water was available only by crawling under fire to a nearby stream.
1070: RELIC OF "THE LOST BATTALION"
USD 40 - 60
RELIC OF "THE LOST BATTALION"Rare "dug" relics of the famous "Lost Battalion" of World War I, a heavily oxidized tablespoon
broken into two pieces, excavated from the location the battalion occupied while under siege, near Binarville, France. With notarized
COA of the the original collector, and four sheets of stationery from the survivors' group "Lost Battalion Survivors". The Lost Battalion
is the name given to nine companies of the 77th Division, roughly 554 men, surrounded by German forces for six days during World
War I after an American attack in the Argonne Forest in October 1918. Roughly 197 were killed in action and approximately 150
missing or taken prisoner before 194 remaining men were rescued. The men of the division were forced to fight off several attacks,
food was short, they were victims of friendly fire, and water was available only by crawling under fire to a nearby stream.
1072: WORLD WAR I LANTERN SLIDES
USD 400 - 500
WORLD WAR I LANTERN SLIDESWooden box containing 46 b/w 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" glass lantern slides. Photographs depict soldiers in
trenches, battlefield views and front line activity. Slide markings and period label on box state that this collection is "Serie II". Very
good.
1073: FRENCH WORLD WAR I FUNDRAISING POSTER
USD 300 - 400
FRENCH WORLD WAR I FUNDRAISING POSTERLarge paper poster, 31" x 44", depicting a startled-looking German soldier being
crushed by a large gold coin with a ferocious Gallic rooster. The top of the poster bears the legend: "Pour La France, Versez Votre
Or" ("Deposit Your Gold for France"), while the bottom reads: "L'Or Combat Pour La Victoire" ("Gold Fights For Victory"). The image
was created by French illustrator Abel Faivre, and was printed by the engraving firm Devambez. Affixed to a canvas backing. Fine.
1074: FIRST AMERICAN PRINTINGS OF THE PEACE TREATIES WITH
USD 250 - 350
FIRST AMERICAN PRINTINGS OF THE PEACE TREATIES WITH GERMANY AND AUSTRIA"Treaty of Peace With Germany" and
"Treaty of Peace Between The Principal Allied and Associated Powers" (Washington: Government Printing Office), 1919. Two
volumes, 538pp. and 220pp. 4to. respectively. First edition. The first United States Government printings of the Treaty of Saint
Germain-en-Laye (September 15, 1919) Sentae Documents 51 and 92 in their entirety, as submitted into the record by Sen. Henry
Cabot Lodge. Bound with marbled endpapers and 1/4 cloth boards and spine, raised hubs, gilt titles. Covers worn, contents very
good to fine.
1075: WORLD WAR I ARTILLERY SPOTTER'S RANGE FINDING DRAWINGS
USD 200 - 300
WORLD WAR I ARTILLERY SPOTTER'S RANGE FINDING DRAWINGSExcellent grouping of nine different original pencil drawings
of an artilleryman's views and ranges to various structures, accomplished on both sides of individual 13" x 3 5/8" beige heavy stock
cards. The drawings, signed by soldier Joseph Berkowits and dated October and November, 1918, variously show farm structures,
towers, factories, chateaux, a bridge, schools, etc. and individual distances to each. Additionally, each has tack holes at corners,
which indicates they may have been used in the field, perhaps tacked to a bunker or blockhouse wall. Very good.
1076: WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTER
USD 100 - 150
WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTERAmerican propaganda poster, 20" x 30", a tinted photograph of soldiers and sailors going
over letters with a well-dressed lady. Text reads: "The Spirit of War Camp Community Service". Minor toning around outer margins,
paper loss and minor chipping on bottom, left and right edges, else very good.
1077: WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTER
USD 100 - 150
WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTERAmerican propaganda poster from World War I, 28" x 42", shows three smiling servicemen
with the caption: "Keep 'em smiling! Help War Camp Community Service 'Morale is winning the war'". Fine. Artist M. Leone Bracker,
1918.
1078: THE GREAT WAR IN PICTURES
USD 75 - 100
THE GREAT WAR IN PICTURESLot of six books "The Great War in Pictures", Georg Stilke, Berlin, ca. 1920, paper boards, various
languages, each issue about 40pp., 11" x 7". These heavily illustrated picture books bear for the most past full-page illustrations of
various scenes from World War I, including soldiers at war and on furlough, destruction of cities and towns, aircraft, trenches, etc., all
in high quality images. Very good.
1079: (AERIAL BOMBS)
USD 60 - 80
(AERIAL BOMBS)Fine lot of two original photographs, each about 7" x 9", depicting soldiers handling bombs intended to be dropped
from aircraft. One image shows French soldiers handing "...'air pills' for the 'Kaiser'...", the second showing American soldiers who
have discovered a cache of German bombs. Both bear period captions or backstamps. Very good.
1080: WORLD WAR I RED CROSS POSTER
USD 60 - 80
WORLD WAR I RED CROSS POSTERA Red Cross poster, 14" x 22" promoting membership in the Red Cross with the legend: "The
Red Cross Follows the Flag". Damp stain at top, simply framed.

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