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Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
2015 Summer Auction Day 1
Tuesday - July 7, 2015
1: WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF A CHURCH BY ADOLF HITLER
USD 15,000 - 20,000
WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF A CHURCH BY ADOLF HITLERAn original oversize watercolor painting by future dictator Adolf
Hitler, 8 3/4"" x 11 1/4"" (sight), one of Hitler's Vienna street scenes depicting an exterior view of ""Maria am Gestade"" (English:
""Mary at the Shore""), a Gothic church and one of the oldest churches in the city. Hitler has painted a side view of the church,
including the two side entrances, the alley way, adjoining buildings, and human figures which one rarely sees in his work. The
painting is executed in a black ink wash with muted shades of orange, ochre, brown, red and ivory, the same colors and in the same
style in a very similar work sold by us in 2013. The image is signed in ochre paint: ""A. Hitler"" at lower-left in block letters, as Hitler's
works typically were. The colors, style, choice of subject and poor depth perspective are entirely consistent with Hitler's work. Indeed,
Hitler took great liberties in this work, straightening the alleyway, narrowing the church's exterior walls, and placing buildings closer
together. The human figures are virtually identical to those often seen in Hitler's paintings: elongated or amorphous figures poorly
represented in every respect. Hitler painted this now de-consecrated church several times, from different perspectives. In very good
condition. Set in a period (toned) mat and gold gilt frame with period hanger on reverse, from an Austrian consignor. Having handled
many Hitler paintings in the past, we are confident that the style, signature...and the lack of trumped-up paperwork points to this
piece as being completely genuine and certainly not one of the dozens of frauds and oils (!) to have reached the market over the
past dozen years. Additional photos on request. NOTE: This lot is being re-offered due solely to the failed bid of JOHN ALLIOTT in
our previous auction."
2: ADOLF HITLER, PAUL VON HINDENBURG, FRANZ VON PAPEN
USD 6,000 - 8,000
ADOLF HITLER, PAUL VON HINDENBURG, FRANZ VON PAPEN SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHExtraordinary rare signed photograph,
overall 22 1/4" x 18 1/4", boldly signed on the mount by ADOLF HITLER, PAUL VON HINDENBURG and FRANZ VON PAPEN, the
first example we have ever seen signed by all three statesmen. The mounted photograph, b/w, 14 7/8" x 10 7/8" depicts the three
statesmen on a balcony at the Berlin Opera House during the service observing the Nations Day of Mourning [Volkstrauertag]
honoring the world war dead on Sunday, March 12, 1933. A contemporary note attributes the photograph to Russel Muth, 20th
Century Fox's Director of Foreign Distribution in Europe, mentioning his daily access to Hitler. The pencil signature below the image
on the lower left below the image is illegible. The photographic paper has a slight damage to the emulsion, without distracting from
the historic importance, on the lower right corner, 2 1/2" x 2 1/2", which can be professionally restored.
3: GUEST BOOK OF THE S.A. FUHRERSCHULE - AND ERNST ROHM'S
USD 3,000 - 4,000
GUEST BOOK OF THE S.A. FUHRERSCHULE - AND ERNST ROHM'S LAST VACATIONAn historic guest book maintained by the
S.A. Fuhrerschule Dresden and likely signed by every student attending from July, 1931 until after the murder of Ernst Rohm in
June, 1934. The book is comprised of consecutive chapters with most bearing an artistic cover page labeled with the class number
and dates of attendance of every class at the S.A. Fuhrerschule from the third which convened in July, 1931 to the 27th class, which
gathered on July 24, three weeks after the murder of Rohm and much of the S.A. hierarchy. Pasted in the book are four postcard
photos of Adolf Hitler with a "graduating class", though in later classes he is absent. There are easily over 2,000 signatures (ink and
pencil) in this book, with most students adding their rank in the S.A. and regional affiliation. Many of the students signed twice, upon
their arrival at the school and at farewell parties. Undoubtedly, many dignitaries also signed - our cursory examination found ERNST
ROHM (4), ALFRED ROSENBERG (2), HEINRICH HIMMLER (2), and KARL FREIHERR VON EBERSTEIN (2), but diligent
research will certainly produce dozens of other important names. Of particular historic interest are the pages dedicated to the
farewell party for the 27th Class, held at Tegernsee on June 8, 1934. On that same day, Hitler ordered Rohm to take a month's
vacation to allow him time to plot Rohm's murder. Rohm in turn publicly announced his departure for reasons of health, but that night
attended this graduation party at Tegernsee - just across the lake from Bad Wiessee where he would be murdered three weeks later.
The first page shows the date and location of the affair, with a rendering of the lake and mountains, and at the top of the following
page is a 4" long, bold pencil signature by Rohm, clearly written in anger and defiance. A few of Rohm's staffers or hangers-on also
seem to have signed, as well as the class members who attended the party at Tegernsee. Six weeks later, on July 24, the 27th
Class of the Fuhrerschule of the S.A. met in Munich. In this book, the class artist painted a swastika and the symbol of the S.A.
surrounded by flames in a bowl atop a pedestal. The pedestal is engraved: "From the ashes of treason there rises the Fuhrer's S.A.".
Rohm had been executed...and no doubt dozens of the signers of this book met the same fate. This book has apparently been in a
fire, as the pages are partially browned and quite brittle from exposure to high heat. Of course, Dresden was destroyed by
firebombing which would explain the damage. Nevertheless, virtually all of the signatures remain legible. An important historical
object and a critical research asset.
4: ADOLF HITLER INSCRIBES A PHOTO TO THE ADMIRAL WHO WOULD
USD 5,000 - 6,000
ADOLF HITLER INSCRIBES A PHOTO TO THE ADMIRAL WHO WOULD SEIZE A LATVIAN PORT - THE DAY AFTER THE
CAPTURE1889 - 1945) Fuhrer of Germany and Nazi Party Leader, Hitler's bloody rise to power, his military seizure of most of
Europe and North Africa and his genocidal racial policies culminated in suicide in his Berlin bunker as Russian troops approached.
Excellent, oversize presentation signed photo and frame, the photo measuring 8 1/2" x 12 1/4" (too large for the two types of
presentation frames typically used by Hitler), a Heinrich Hoffmann image showing Hitler in an uncommon three-quarter length side
view, his arms crossed beneath his chest. At bottom, Hitler inscribes the photo:"to fleet commander Admiral Boehm in
commemoration of the occupation Memels Adolf Hitler 23/March 1939" Only the night before, Boehm had headed the task force
which had occupied the Lithuanian port, surrendered under German pressure and the last territory Hitler would gain without the use
of force. The photo bears a couple small corner creases and slight damping to the date, else very good. It is presented in a silver
frame with a filigree design at top enclosing Hitler's "A H" initials. This is a high-quality frame, measuring 9 3/4" x 13 3/4", bearing a
bronze easel stand which fits into a recess in the wood backing, and a hanging loop, also with recessed fitting. The engraving and
manufacture are period. As Hitler had no frame that would accommodate a photo of this size, the frame was likely obtained
specifically for this image, and the opening on the frame is minutely larger than the photo. HERMANN BOEHM (1884-1972)
commanded various torpedo boats during World War I. As commander of the German flagship GRAF SPEE, Boehm directed the
occupation of Memel following the port's surrender by Lithuania on March 22, 1939. After the invasion of Norway in April 1940, he
was made the commander of German naval forces there, being promoted to General Admiral on April 1, 1941.
5: ADOLF HITLER
USD 2,500 - 3,500
ADOLF HITLER(1889 - 1945) Fuhrer of Germany and Nazi Party leader, Hitler's bloody rise to power, his military seizure of most of
Rare partly-printed D.S. on his personal correspondence card with raised gold national eagle and swastika, 7 3/4" x 4 3/4", Berlin,
December, 1937, in German. In full: "Hearty wishes for Christmas and the New Year" to which Hitler adds in his own hand: "from
Adolf Hitler". Fine. Hitler sent thousands of examples of this card with a blue facsimile signature, but authentically-signed examples
such as this one are especially rare!
6: ADOLF HITLER
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Good content typed D.S., 1p. large 4to., "Fuhrer Headquarters", Feb. 18, 1942. Hitler promotes ERNST RUPP (1892-1943) to the
rank of generalmajor and discharges generals Bremer and Schmid-Dankward from active service. Co-signed by WILHELM KEITEL
(1882-1946), German field marshal and army chief of staff later convicted of war crimes and executed at Nuremburg. Rupp would be
awarded the Knights Cross the following year.
7: EVA BRAUN
USD 1,000 - 1,500
EVA BRAUN(1912 - 1945) German mistress and later wife of Nazi fuhrer Adolf Hitler, she later committed suicide with him in the
basement of the Chancellery. Rare A.L.S. on the verso of a somewhat unsettling postcard showing elves riding a caterpillar towards
a pair of anthropomorphic mushrooms, 1p. 8vo., Munich, Dec. 18, 1937, to her sister Ilse Hochstetter in Berlin. Braun is asking her
sister to purchase a pair of evening overshoes for her and not spend more than 25 RM and draws a side view of the shoe to illustrate
her request. Matted with a photo of Braun and brass biographical plaque, ex: Don Boyle.
8: GUEST BOOK SIGNED BY HEINRICH HIMMLER, HERMANN
USD 2,000 - 3,000
GUEST BOOK SIGNED BY HEINRICH HIMMLER, HERMANN FEGELEIN, AND OTHER SS NOTABLESExtravagant
vellum-covered guest book ("Gastebuch") from an unidentified inn or hunting lodge, hand-bound high quality paper with handmade
endpapers, contained thirteen pages of ink signatures of guests and visitors. The first page bears a pencil sketch of a skull and
crossbones and the expression: "Horrido!", a hunting and battle cry commonly used in Germany by hunters, mountaineers, mountain
troops, etc. This may have been the volume's title page, never completed. The next page bears a watercolor scene and title: "The
Evening after the 2nd Hunt"There follows thirteen pages of signatures of visitors to this unknown lodge from 1940 to 1943, including:
HEINRICH HIMMLER (signing on April 17, 1942), HERMANN FEGELEIN, FRANZ GURTNER (Minister of Justice), MAXIMILLIAN
VON HERFF, as well as four Japanese Embassy officials. There is a cavalry connection between some of the signatures, as there is
occasional mention of cavalry or horses in some places. One visitor writes: "If I say goodbye my last thoughts will be of the cavalry.
Only there is my heart, only there is happiness on earth. On the back of horses, health of body - and hearts of women!...". Above that
inscription, another has written: "Aviators and the SS are both weapons, in spirit they are the same...". Many of those who signed this
volume are not identified by us, but a large percentage have added their rank and title, including members of the SS, SA, 4th Army,
SIPO members, etc. Fine condition, and certainly worthy of further research.
9: HEINRICH AND MARGA HIMMLER
USD 1,000 - 1,500
HEINRICH AND MARGA HIMMLERHEINRICH HIMMLER (1900 - 1945) Hitler's Chief of the Gestapo placed in charge of security
and responsible for the construction and operation of extermination camps. He chose suicide rather than face a hangman's noose at
Nuremburg. Bold inscription and signature on a quarto album page, likely from a guest book, dated by him on Feb. 4, 1938.
Appearing beneath Himmler's signature is that of his wife, MARGARETE HIMMLER (1893-1967). Beneath "Marga's" signature
appears that of HANS JOACHIM "HAJO" VON HADELN (1910-1943), Commander I Battalion SS-Panzergrenadier-Battalion
“Westland”/SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Wiking" who was likely the Himmlers' guest. A very rare pair of signatures as the couple
were rarely seen in public together. Fine. Himmler met his future wife, Margarete Boden in 1927. The blonde, blue-eyed nurse
corresponded perfectly to Himmler's ideal woman. Seven years his senior, Margarete shared his interest in herbal medicine and
homoeopathy, and was part owner of a small private clinic. They shared an excessive propensity for efficiency, neatness, longed for
strict domesticity, and both preferred a parsimonious lifestyle. From Himmler she received a consistent diet of anti-Semitism and
diatribes against Communists and Freemasons. In 1939 Himmler commenced an affair with his secretary, Hedwig Potthast, who
bore him two children. Margarete, already separated, learned of the affair but chose not to divorce. Sold with a scarce full copy of the
TIME magazine issue of Feb. 12, 1945 featuring an artist's impression of Himmler's portrait as the "skull" above two "crossbones".
The lead story concerned the rapid advance of the Russians to the environs of Berlin.
10: GEORGE S. PATTON, JR.
USD 1,200 - 1,500
GEORGE S. PATTON, JR.(1885 - 1945) "Old Blood and Guts" was one of the finest tank commanders in history, rolling his forces
through Tunisia, Sicily, France and Germany until halted at the Rhine. S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a well-known half-length pose of Patton
signed just below his waist. There is a small closed tear from lower margin to beneath the signature, with a crease neare the tear, a
small crease at lower-right corner, and a closed tear from top margin to the left of Patton's helmet. Signature has faded only very
slightly. Nevertheless, properly matted this photo would still be entirely presentable. Estimated accordingly.
11: GEORGE S. PATTON
USD 1,000 - 1,500
GEORGE S. PATTON(1885 - 1945) "Old Blood and Guts" was one of the finest tank commanders in history, rolling his forces
through Tunisia, Sicily, France and Germany until halted at the Rhine. Fine association war-date T.L.S. on "Headquarters Third
United States Army" letterhead, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Sep. 5, 1944 to Chaplain Walter B. Zimmerman at the War Dept. In part: "...Thanks
very much for your nice letter. I appreciate your kind thought and welcome your daily prayers. With warm personal regards to
Chaplain Arnold...". Very good. Patton most likely knew Zimmerman from his days at Fort Bliss. Zimmerman, a major, had been
assigned to Fort Bliss and was there at the same time as Patton, after 1915. Of course, Patton was a deeply religious man.
12: DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER AND BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY
USD 1,500 - 2,000
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER AND BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERYExcellent, very rare S.P. 9" x 7" b/w, a war-date photo of
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969) in his "Ike" jacket with SHAEF shoulder patch, a cigarette in hand, speaking with
BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY (1887-1976), likewise in uniform. Monty has signed as: "Montgomery of Alamein Field-Marshal."
while Ike simply signs: "Dwight D. Eisenhower". Some light surface wear, else very good. A rare combination on one piece.
13: KARL-OTTO KOCH
USD 1,500 - 2,000
KARL-OTTO KOCH(1897 - 1945) SS-Standartenführer, the first commandant of Buchenwald and Sachsenhausen. From September
1941 until August 1942 Koch also served as the first commandant of the Majdanek concentration camp in occupied Poland, stealing
vast amounts of valuables and money from murdered Jews. Married Ilsa Koch, 'The Bitch of Buchenwald". Executed by the SS for
embezzlement and incitement to murder a week before Buchenwald was liberated. Very rare presentation signed book, "Mussolini",
by Gert Buccheit, (Berlin: Paul Neff Verlag), 1938. 496pp. 8vo., cloth boards, silver title on cover and spine. Spine cover coming
detached from front cover. On the front flyleaf appears a holograph inscription by Koch to an "SS-Hauptscharfuhrer Volkmar", signed
by Koch who adds his rank as "SS-Standartenführer". Very good.
14: ERNST KALTENBRUNNER
USD 1,000 - 1,200
ERNST KALTENBRUNNER(1903 - 1946) SS-Obergruppenfuhrer who headed the RSHA (Gestapo and Kripo) and SD, replacing
Reinhard Heydrich. Executed following conviction for multiple war crimes. Lot of three signed documents concerning the promotion
of SS-Obersturmfuhrer Robert Schweiger. The first document, 2pp. 4to., Linz, June 19, 1939 recommends that Schweiger be
promoted to the rank of SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer and have him appointed leader of the 37.SS Standarte. Kaltenbrunner signs on verso,
forwarding the document to the SS main office. The second document, 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.., n.d.] is a partial D.S. in which
Kaltenbrunner simply agrees to Schweiger's evaluation. The final document is 1p. 12mo., Vienna, Nov. 11, 1939. Kaltenbrunner has
apparently had a change of heart: "...his promotion would negatively impact all of the other comrades whose promotions have been
delayed for the length of the war...". All three documents bear some dampstaining and resulting offsetting, but still remain overall
good to very good. Schweiger did ultimately receive his promotion.
15: BENITO MUSSOLINI
USD 150 - 200
BENITO MUSSOLINI(1883 - 1945) Italian dictator whose fascist supporters marched on Rome, securing him power; allied with
Hitler, after many military and political setbacks he was captured and executed at war's end by partisans. Partly-printed D.S. 1p.
folio, Rome, 1929, an untranslated document mentioning a disciplinary matter, boldly signed at bottom right and additionally by King
VITTORIO EMANUELE III. Binding holes at left, else near fine.
16: THE FAMILY OF BENITO MUSSOLINI
USD 200 - 300
THE FAMILY OF BENITO MUSSOLINIRare grouping of four letters and postcards of family members of Italian dictator Benito
Mussolini. These items originate from the files of Under-Secretary for War Production Carlo Favagrossa. Includes: EUGENIA
MUSSOLINI, cousin, war-date postcard sent to man in Rome and picturing the bed in which Mussolini was born; ALFREDO
MUSSOLIN, cousin, 1940 T.L.S. seeking a position for a friend;NICE MUSSOLINI, cousin, T.L.S. from Mussolini's birthplace of
Predappio, 1941, concerning obtaing permission to ship goat wool; and VITO MUSSOLINI, nephew, T.L.S. 1940 on "Il Popolo
d'Italia" letterhead. Also present are three original postcard photos showing Mussolini in various scenes meant to garner public
support. Very good.
17: BENITO MUSSOLINI OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD
USD 75 - 100
BENITO MUSSOLINI OFFICIAL LETTERHEADBlank sheet of Benito Mussolini's official letterhead as: "Il Duce del Fascismo Capo
del Governo", 8 1/2" x 12 3/4", from the files of Carlo Favagrossa, Under-Secretary for War Production. Fine.
18: UGO CAVALLERO
USD 150 - 200
UGO CAVALLERO(1880 - 1943) Chief of the Italian Supreme Command and Knights Cross recipient, led the invasion of Albania
and Greece, committed suicide at war's end. A.L.S. on his personal correspondence card, 2pp. 12mo., Rome, July, 1942 to Carlo
Favagrossa, Under-Secretary for War Production. Untranslated. Docketed on recto, else very good.
19: VITTORIO AMBROSSIO
USD 150 - 200
VITTORIO AMBROSSIO(1879 - 1958) Italian general who served in the Italo-Turkish War, World War I, and World War II. During the
latter conflict, Ambrosio served an instrumental role in the fall of Benito Mussolini and the eventual Italian renunciation of its alliance
with Germany. T.L.S. on his official letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], June 23, 1943 to to Carlo Favagrossa, Under-Secretary for War
Production sending thanks for forwarding correspondence. Multiple dockets, else very good.
20: RODOLFO GRAZIANI
USD 200 - 300
RODOLFO GRAZIANI(1882 - 1955) Italian marshal primarily noted for his campaigns in Africa, notably in Ethipia, Libya, and in the
failed attempts to hold North Africa. War-date A.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Rome, June 10, 1941 to Carlo
Favagrossa, Under-Secretary for War Production giving information on the allocation of steel plating to a company in Bologna. Very
good.
21: EMILIO DE BONO
USD 100 - 150
EMILIO DE BONO(1866 - 1944) Italian General, fascist activist, marshal, and member of the Fascist Grand Council (Gran Consiglio
del Fascismo). De Bono fought in the Italo-Turkish War, World War I, and the Second Italo-Abyssinian War. T.L.S. onhis letterhead,
1p. 8vo., Apr. 25, 1940 to Carlo Favagrossa, Under-Secretary for War Production. Untranslated but discusses manufacturing. Very
good.
22: ETTORE MUTI
USD 150 - 200
ETTORE MUTI(1902 - 1943) Italian aviator and Fascist politician, Party Secretary of the National Fascist Party. During the war, he
participated in the Italian invasion of France, the long-range bombing of Haifa and Bahrein, and during the Battle of Britain. Good
content war-date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Littoria, Feb. 22, 1941 to Carlo Favagrossa, Under-Secretary for War Production. Muti writes in
support of airplane makers Savoia Marchetti, asking for material: "...Otherwise, I will end up not getting the planes which lack only
the armored seats. I certainly cannot equip them with folding stools!...I beg you to help me...the use of armored airplanes results in a
very high percentage of aircraft able to return to their bases not only with men, but also with materiel...". Fine.
23: ADOLF GALLAND
USD 200 - 300
ADOLF GALLAND(1911 - 1994) German fighter ace of World War II and general of fighters. Pair of war-date signed items, includes
a T.L.S. on his "Kommodore Jagdgeschwader 'Schlageter' Nr. 26" letterhead, 1p. 4to., [In the field], May 1, 1941 to an admirer
thanking him for his wishes and sending a signed photo. Also present is the promised photo, 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a half-length view in
uniform by Hoffmann, signed at bottom. The letter bears a toned spot, else both pieces are very good.
24: ADOLF GALLAND
USD 100 - 150
ADOLF GALLAND(1911 - 1994) German fighter ace of World War II and general of fighters. Fine S.P. 16" x 20" b/w, a limited edition
print no. 196/500 of a charcoal portrait of Galland, his aircraft and his sqaudron emblem, signed by Galland and the artist in pencil
near bottom. Very good.
25: ADOLF GALLAND
USD 150 - 200
ADOLF GALLAND(1911 - 1994) German fighter ace of World War II and general of fighters. Lot of two items, includes a signed copy
of his biography "Fighter General", by Col. Raymond F. Toliver and Trevor Constable (Zephyr Cove, NV: AmPress Publishing) 1990.
First edition, 354pp. 8vo., with dust jacket. Signed in blue ink beneath his frontis portrait, sold with an S.P., 3 1/4" x 5 3/4" showing
him in uniform, signed at bottom. Two pieces.
25A: ADOLF HITLER
USD 3,000 - 4,000
ADOLF HITLERS.P. 3 1/2" x 5 1/4" (sight) b/w, a post-1939 Hoffmann waist-up image of the defiant dictator with one hand resting on
his hip, boldly signed at bottom on black ink. Signature has been slightly brushed, else fine condition. Double matted in beige and
gold, set into a gilt wood frame.
26: ADOLF HITLER
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Typed D.S., 1p legal folio, Berlin, Apr. 25, 1938, listing three Austrian military doctors of the "former Austrian army" being
immediately retired from active service and receiving benefits for a three month specified period. Co-signed by WALTHER VON
BRAUTCHISCH (1881-1948) German field marshal and commander in chief who formally led the campaigns against Greece,
France, Poland and the USSR as Commander in Chief. With blind-embossed national eagle and swastika. Very fine, matted and
framed.
27: ADOLF HITLER
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Typed D.S., 1p. legal folio, "Fuhrer Headquarters", May 31, 1941, in which Hitler makes two appointments: cavalry Gen. Erik Hansen
(1889-1967) is ordered to command of LIV Corps which he would lead in the invasion of the Crimean Peninsula and to head the
army mission to Romania, and infantry Gen. Arthur Hauffe (1892-1944) is appointed to the staff of the army mission to Romania. In
that post, he would sign an agreement sending Romanian Jews to ghettos. Later he would essentially abandon his command,
leading to the annihilation of three army corps in the Brody salient. Co-signed by WALTHER VON BRAUCHITSCH (1881-1948) as
Commander in Chief of the Army. Blind embossed seal has been placed beside both signatures. Fine.
28: ADOLF HITLER
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Good content typed D.S., 1p. large 4to., "Fuhrer Headquarters", Jan. 27, 1942 and headed: "SECRET!". Hitler promotes HANS
SCHMIDT (1895-1971) to the rank of generalleutnant. Co-signed by WILHELM KEITEL (1882-1946), German field marshal and
army chief of staff later convicted of war crimes and executed at Nuremburg. Ernst, who fought from Poland to the Hurtgen Forest,
was awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves. Blind embossed seal bears a small area of loss, else fine.
29: ADOLF HITLER
USD 700 - 900
Partial war-date D.S., 1p. large 4to., "Fuhrer Headquarters", Dec. 15, 1942, his signature at the conclusion of an order or promotion,
also signed by RUDOLF SCHMUNDT (1896-1944), General and Chief Adjutant of the Wehrmacht and a close friend of Hitler,
mortally wounded in the July 20, 1944 bomb attempt on Hitler's life. With blind-embossed seal, fine.
30: KARL DONITZ
USD 200 - 300
KARL DONITZ(1891 - 1980) German admiral who headed the U-Boat arm of the German Navy, later succeeded Hitler as Fuehrer
after Hitler's suicide. A.L.S. "Karl Donitz" in English while at trial at Nuremberg, 1p. 8vo., Aug. 23 [1946], in pencil. In full: "To the
German Doctor Can I get a red sleeping pill to-night? Karl Donitz". Folds, else very good. Sold with a note from the American guard
at Nuremberg who received the note.
31: CONSTANTIN VON NEURATH
USD 150 - 200
CONSTANTIN VON NEURATH(1873 - 1956) Nazi diplomat and Hitler's advisor on foreign affairs. Later served as Reich Protector of
Bohemia and Moravia. Sentenced to 15 years at Nuremberg. A.D.S 1p. 8vo., [Nuremberg, 1946], in pencil asking permission of his
guards: "Neurath I woulkd like to meet Herr von papen und Herr Frank." At bottom, a guard has written "OK" and initialed. Folds, very
good.
32: FRITZ SAUCKEL
USD 200 - 300
FRITZ SAUCKEL(1894 - 1946) Nazi chief of slave labor recruitment who seized over five million workers and kept them under the
vilest condition. Tried, convicted and hanged at Nuremburg. A.D.S 1p. 8vo., [Nuremberg, 1946], in pencil asking permission of his
guards: "Sauckel I would like to speak with 1. Dr. Seiss-Inquart 2. Rosenberg 3. v. Schirach - Streicher 4.) Dr. Fritzsche." At bottom,
a guard has written "OK" and initialed two of the requests, and has lightly penned a translation at top. Folds, very good.
33: ALFRED ROSENBERG
USD 300 - 400
ALFRED ROSENBERG(1893 - 1946) Nazi leader considered the ideologist of Nazism, Reichsminister of the eastern territories,
executed at Nuremburg. A.D.S 1p. 12mo., [Nuremberg, 1946], in pencil asking permission of his guards to speak privately with fellow
defendant Hans Frank. At bottom, a guard has written "OK" and initialed the request. One fold, very good.
34: HANS FRITZSCHE
USD 200 - 300
HANS FRITZSCHE(1900 - 1953) Radio propaganda chief in Joseph Goebbels' propaganda ministry. Delivered regular radio
broadcasts with the familiar opening "Hier spricht Hans Fritzsche!", making him one of the best-known commentators in Nazi
Germany. A.D.S. signed twice, 1p. 12mo., "Cell 30", [Nuremberg], Aug. 20, 1946 asking permission of his guards to speak privately
with fellow defendants Julius Streicher and Wilhelm Frick. At bottom, a guard has written "OK" and initialed the request. One fold,
signature at bottom slightly trimmed, else very good.
35: ALBERT SPEER
USD 200 - 300
ALBERT SPEER(1905-1981) Nazi German architect and Minister of Armaments and War Production, convicted of war crimes at
Nuremburg. A.D.S. signed twice, 1p. oblong 8vo., [Nuremberg, 1946] asking permission of his guards to speak privately with fellow
defendants Walther Funk, Karl Donitz and Rudolf Hess. At bottom, a guard has initialed approval of two of the meetings, but
disapproves the Hess meeting noting: "no soap". Very good.
36: JOACHIM VON RIBBENTROP
USD 300 - 400
JOACHIM VON RIBBENTROP(1893 - 1946) Nazi foreign minister. First of the Nurenberg defendants to hang on October 16, 1946.
A.D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., [Nuremberg, 1946] in pencil, asking permission of his guards to speak privately with fellow defendant Alfred
Jodl. At bottom, a guard has initialed his approval of the meeting, which is labeled "Urgent" in another hand. Sold with the guard's
transmittal envelope to a friend's parents in the U.S. Very good.
37: ADOLF HUEHNLEIN
USD 600 - 800
ADOLF HUEHNLEIN(1881 - 1942) Corps Leader of the NSKK from 1934 until his death in 1942. Excellent, rare I.S.P., 9 1/4" x 11
1/2" b/w, presented to Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels: "To you, dear Reichsminister Dr. Goebbels, with my best wishes on
your 40th birthday!". Very good.
38: ADOLF WAGNER
USD 200 - 300
ADOLF WAGNER(1890 - 1944) German soldier and Nazi Party official, Gauleiter of Munich-Oberbayern who banned all religious
symbols from Bavarian schools. Scarce T.L.S. on his letterhead as Bavarian Minister of the Interior, 1p. 4to., Munich, July 21, 1933
to DR. FRITZ TODT thanking him for his promotion to serve as General Inspector of German highways. File holes at margin, else
very good.
39: AIREY NEAVE
USD 100 - 150
AIREY NEAVE(1916 - 1979) British army officer, one of the few to escape from the German prisoner-of-war camp at Colditz Castle.
He later became Conservative Member of Parliament, assassinated in a car-bomb attack by Irish terrorists. T.L.S. on House of
Commons letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [London], Feb. 28, 1956 regretting that he had neglected to attend to a request. Very good.
41: ALBERT SAUER
USD 400 - 600
ALBERT SAUER(1898 - 1945) Commandant of Mauthausen concentration camp, also a senior administrator at Sachsenhausen and
towards war's end, he commanded Kaiserwald. Mauthausen, Oct. 26, 1939 to a court in Vienna concerning "professional criminal"
Friedrich Stindl. Sauer states that Stindl is being held at the camp in protective custody, and will be transported to the court in
Vienna. He also instructs that after Stindl completes his sentence in Austria, he is to be returned to Mauthausen to be again held
there. Docketed at top, else very good.
42: ALBERT SPEER
USD 100 - 150
Nuremberg. His signed book Spandauer Tagebucher ("Spandau Diaries"), (Frankfurt: Propylaen), 1975. First edition, 671pp. 8vo.,
signed in full on the front flyleaf. With dustjacket. Ownership stamp above signature else very good.
43: ALBERT SPEER
USD 150 - 200
Nuremberg. I.S.P. 6" x 9 1/2" b/w on paper stock, a pensive seated pose, signed, inscribed and dated Sept. 6, 1978 at bottom. Light
creases.
44: ALEKSEI ANTONOV
USD 200 - 300
ALEKSEI ANTONOV(1896 - 1962) Soviet general, awarded the Order of Victory for his efforts in World War II. Antonov was Deputy
Chief General Staff and Head of the Operations Directorate, a pivotal role within the Stavka. His duty was to liaise with other officers
and inform Stalin of the military situation. Partly-printed D.S. as commander in the Caucasus, 4pp. 4to., 1952, an attestation as to the
military competence of a commander of an anti-tank regiment. Very good.
45: ALEXANDER M. PATCH
USD 150 - 200
ALEXANDER M. PATCH(1889 - 1945) American Army general who also commanded Marines in the invasion of Guadalcanal to
relieve the 1st Marine Div., headed the invasion landings in southern France and link-up with Patton's Third Army. Died of
pneumona. Rare S.P. A. M. P[atch", 8" x 10" b/w, a chest, up pose in uniform signed across his waist with fair contrast.
46: ALFRED ROSENBERG
USD 400 - 500
ALFRED ROSENBERGFine content D.S., 1p. large 4to., Berlin, May 3, 1935, a memorandum summarizing his thoughts concerning
a meeting held with representative of British fascist leader Oswald Mosely in anticipation of his anticipated visit to Germany. The
document, "Regarding the visit of Sir Oswald Mosley to Germany", reads in part: "...On Friday, May 3, two representatives of the
English Fascist leader visited the Foreign Ministry and said there was a secret meeting with Hitler...at the meeting supposedly were
Dr. Goebbels and his wife, Mr. Ribbentrop, Reichleader Bouhler, and Obergruppenfuhrer Bruckner. I want to say that the preliminary
work for Mr. Mosely's trip was done by the Foreign Ministry and I spoke to the Fuhrer many times about it...the Fuhrer mentioned that
a secret meeting was not needed, because it would become publicly known regardless...a possible visit was approved...he will listen
to any English politician despite any political affiliation if their goal is to be sympathetic to Germany...the representatives had a
request which I cannot set down on paper...I ask that the Fuhrer hear me in person...". File holes at left margin, some underlining,
else very good. Clearly, Rosenberg wanted credit for his involvement in any visit by the traitorous British fascist. Mosely would not
visit Germany until 1936, when he secretly married Diana Mitford in the Berlin home of Joseph Goebbels. Adolf Hitler was one of the
guests.
47: ANDREI A. GRECHKO
USD 150 - 200
ANDREI A. GRECHKO(1903 - 1976) Soviet general who desperately resisted the German advance in the south, liberated Kiev and
the Ukraine and occupied Prague. Partly-printed D.S. as Commander of troops in Kiev, 2pp. 4to., 1947, an attestation as to the
military competence of an engineering officer. Very good.
48: ANDREI A. GRECHKO
USD 150 - 200
ANDREI A. GRECHKO(1903 - 1976) Soviet general who desperately resisted the German advance in the south, liberated Kiev and
the Ukraine and occupied Prague. Partly-printed D.S. as Commander of troops in Kiev, 2pp. 4to., 1947, a promotion of a man to
serve as colonel of engineers. A few marginal tears.
49: ANDREY YERYOMENKO
USD 200 - 300
ANDREY YERYOMENKO(1892 - 1970) Soviet Marshal, Acting Commander of the Soviet Western Front one week after the start of
the war. Yeryomenko and Khrushchev planned the defense of Stalingrad, rallying and re-organizing men and equipment falling back
to the city from the Don River, and also collaborated in ensnaring the Germans in the Stalingrad Pocket. Partly-printed D.S. as Head
Commander, 4th Ukrainian Front, 2pp. 4to., 1945, an attestation as to the military competence of the chief of an artillery
reconnaissance department. Also signed by Gen. LEV MEKHLIS, Stalin's personal secretary. Very good.
50: ANDREY YERYOMENKO
USD 150 - 200
ANDREY YERYOMENKO(1892 - 1970) Soviet Marshal, Acting Commander of the Soviet Western Front one week after the start of
the war. Yeryomenko and Khrushchev planned the defense of Stalingrad, rallying and re-organizing men and equipment falling back
to the city from the Don River, and also collaborated in ensnaring the Germans in the Stalingrad Pocket. Partly-printed D.S. as Head
Commander of the Western Siberian Military District, 1p. 4to., 1947, a promotion. Very good.
51: BERNHARD ROGGE
USD 75 - 100
BERNHARD ROGGE(1895 - 1970) German admiral who commanded the heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper which sank the British
destroyer HMS Glowworm. Later commanding admiral of the German naval forces in the Black Sea and of the small naval combat
forces, which included mini-submarines, combat divers, etc. Fine content A.L.S. signed twice, 5pp. large 4to., [Munich?, 1968], in
English. In part: "...I myself joined the Navy in 1914...My last command was the 'Admiral of the small fighting units' of the Navy...I
was Captain of the heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper (fighting with the R. B. Destroyer Glowworm...into the harbor of Tronheim...Chief of
Staff of the German Northern Fleet...the last command was the small fighting units...the losses were normal - not too high - naturally
except prisoners of war, because these small ships was not protected against gun fire...most of them were very brave sailors...all
soldiers were volunteers...three brothers of my father were killed in action...". Show-through of writing on verso is apparent, still
entirely legible and otherwise very good.
52: BERNHARD ROGGE
USD 150 - 200
BERNHARD ROGGE(1899 - 1982) German admiral most remembered as commander of the raider Atlantis. Probable war-date S.P.,
5" x 7" b/w, a half-length seated pose in uniform, signed in a darker area adding: "Kapitan zur See", set in a period frame. Creased a
bit, still very good.
53: BORIS SHAPOSHNIKOV
USD 200 - 300
BORIS SHAPOSHNIKOV(1882 - 1945) Soviet Marshal who planned the rapid reconstruction buildup of the Red Army following
Stalin's purges saving the Soviet Union from complete disaster. Later served as Chief of the General Staff. Rare war-date D.S. as
head of the Voroshilov Military Academy, an attestation of the qualifications of Col. Andrei Mushta. Chip at top, else very good.
54: BRUNO BIELER
USD 200 - 300
BRUNO BIELER(1888 - 1966) German infantry general who commanded the LII Corps, a Knights Cross recipient. Partly-printed
war-date D.S., 1p. 8vo., Hannover, Aug. 23, 1943, an award of the Iron Cross, 2nd Class to a man in his command. Very good.
55: CHESTER W. NIMITZ
USD 1,000 - 1,200
CHESTER W. NIMITZ(1885 - 1966) American admiral, Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II and largely
responsible for the successful "island-hopping" campaign against the Japanese. Rare, fine content A.L.S. on his Fleet Admiral
letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Berkeley, June 11, 1958, with a 9pp. typed printed speech marked "Confidential" twice, which Nimitz intended
to give before the House Armed Services Committee, and containing extensive holograph additions. Both the letter and the speech
were sent to noted journalist Robert R. Gros. The letter reads in part: "...I enclose a copy of the statement which I had prepared for
Vinson's committee but did not use because I was not called. However, I may be called before the Senate Armed Forces Committee
and so will use it. I am grateful that you will hold the paper secure. You are free, however, to help yourself to such of the ideas
expressed if you believe in them...." The typed manuscript discusses modern weaponry and sets forth Nimitz's belief that each of the
armed services should remain independent, that research pertaining to weapons and their use should be the responsibility of a
civilian director, with each service being allowed to continue applied research in weapons and methods peculiar to that service. He
notes: "...I am one of those 'obtuse admirals' who believes that if we should unfortunately engage in World War III in the predictable
future...we will use many of the methods and in considerable part the same weapons, greatly improved of course, that we used in
World War II....My great concern is that during all the experimentation now going on with missiles of all kinds, none of which have as
yet proved themselves at long (over 200-300 miles) range, we will neglect the proved weapons of World War II. While there have
been great advances, there have been only a few changes. Even the atom powered submarine has only a few improvements. It is a
steam turbine driven ship with a reactor furnishing heat instead of a boiler. The British had steam driven subs in World War I, and
long before that the Turks had a small steam driven sub...". Overall fine.
56: CLAIRE N. CHENNAULT
USD 300 - 400
CLAIRE N. CHENNAULT(1890 - 1958) American Army aviator who established the volunteer-staffed Flying Tigers to fight the
Japanese invasion of China. He has also been (unofficially) credited with over 40 "kills". Likely war-date I.S.P. "C. L. Chennault", 10"
x 8", a seated pose at his desk and in unioform and bearing a stern expression. Inscribed and signed at upper-left, the ink quite
faded but still fully legible. Some surface flaws.
57: CLARENCE LEONARD TINKER
USD 100 - 150
CLARENCE LEONARD TINKER(1887-1942) Native American airman during World War II, killed in combat during an attack on the
Japanese at Midway Island. Tinker was the highest-ranking American Indian in the Air Corps. Rare I.S.P. 7" x 9" sepia, a seated
portrait in uniform, boldly inscribed at right: "To the Army's International acrobatic champion Lt. Jack Fraim, best wishes Clarence
Tinker C.O. 20th Pursuit". Trimmed at left margin, very good condition.
58: D-DAY PATHFINDER SUBMARINES
USD 60 - 80
D-DAY PATHFINDER SUBMARINESGEORGE B. HONOUR (1918-2002) Commander of the British mini-submarine X-23. On June
4, 1944 two "X-craft" fixed their positions in front of the Normandy coast. Two days later, they set up the 18 foot high navigation
beacons that shone a green light to guide the D-Day fleet towards their targets. Lot of two items, includes an S.P. 7" x 5 1/2" b/w, a
mounted magazine photo nicely signed, with a T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Mathon, July 22, 1966 sending the image. Fine.
59: DAVID STIRLING
USD 100 - 150
DAVID STIRLING(1915 - 1990) British army officer and founder of the S.A.S. Before his capture, S.A.S. had destroyed over 250
aircraft on the ground, dozens of supply dumps, wrecked railways and telecommunications, and had put hundreds of enemy vehicles
out of action...and Stirling had personally strangled 41 men. Rare S.P. 5" x 7" b/w, a portrait in civilian garb, signed and dated Apr.
30, 1986 at lower left. Very good.
60: DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
USD 300 - 400
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR(1880 - 1964) American general and Allied Supreme Commander in the Pacific in World War II, accepted
the surrender of Japan and was later dismissed by Truman for advocating an invasion of China. S.P. 7" x 5 3/4" b/w, an image of
MacArthur as he signs the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay, signed on the mount beneath the
photo. Very good.
61: DR. HERBERT JANSKY
USD 75 - 100
DR. HERBERT JANSKY(1898 - 1981) German translator and economist employed by Rosenberg in studying Turkish-English as well
as Turkish-Bolshevist relations, in particular the economic relations, with an eye toward dragging Turkey into the war on the side of
the Axis powers. Lot of three A.D.S.s penned at the top of what appear to be applications by translators, each 2pp. large 4to., 1938,
foxed; with two letters sent to him. Untranslated.
62: EDMUND IRONSIDE
USD 75 - 100
EDMUND IRONSIDE(1882 - 1971) British Field Marshal, Chief of the Imperial General Staff upon the outbreak of war, 1939. A.L.S.
2pp. 8vo., Norwich, Nov. 30, 1957. In part: "...they say that 'old soldiers never die' and that they 'just fade away'. So long as one can
fade gracefully amongst the happy memories as I have...I feel that one has not lived in vain...". Very good.
63: EDUARD DIETL
USD 300 - 400
EDUARD DIETL(1890 - 1944) Nazi German general who participated in the Anschluss and attack on Poland, he is most
remembered as the "Hero of Narvik" for which he received the first Oak Leaves of the war. Killed in an airplane crash with his corps
commanders. Scarce pair of A.L.S.s penned on the verso of postcards, both addressed to his wife hence signing his name: "Dietl" in
the address area, both in pencil in German, ca. 1931, not translated. Good condition.
64: ENOLA GAY AND BOCKS CAR
USD 300 - 400
ENOLA GAY AND BOCKS CARPair of items signed by crew members of the Enola Gay which dropped an atomic bomb on
Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, and crew members of Bocks Car which had the same mission to Nagasaki three days later. The first: an
envelope belonging to Enola Gay radar specialist JACOB BESER and bearing a 509th Composite Group cancel, 1990, signed on
the face by Enola Gay crewmen PAUL TIBBETS, TOM FEREBEE, THEODORE J. VAN KIRK, JACOB BESER, GEORGE R.
CARON, and RICHARD NELSON, and by Bocks Car crewmen CHARLES SWEENEY, JAMES F. VAN PELT, FRED J. OLIVI,
CHARLES ALBURY, and also by FRED BOCK who flew the Great Artiste. Also present is an artist's print of the Enola Gay signed by
17 members of the 509th, several at the least who flew in other support craft during the bombing missions. Included are: PAUL
TIBBETS, DICK NELSON, THEODORE VAN KIRK, GEORGE H. COHEN, HUGH FERGUSON, RAY "SPEEDY" BIEL, THOMAS
COSTA, DICK CANNON, and others. Two small tears at right margin just clear of signatures. From the estate of Jacob Beser.
65: ERICH KEMPKE
USD 40 - 60
ERICH KEMPKE(1910 - 1975) Hitler's personal chauffeur from 1934 to 1945. Following the suicides of Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun,
Kempke delivered 200 liters of gasoline for the cremation of the bodies. His signature on the face of a first day cover honoring Harry
Truman, with 8 May 1973 postmark. Fine condition.
66: ERICH KOCH
USD 300 - 400
ERICH KOCH(1896 - 1986) Gauleiter of East Prussia and Reichskommissar of the Ukraine with control of the Gestapo and the
uniformed police. His domain now extended from the Baltic to the Black Sea; it comprised ethnic German, Polish, Belarus and
Ukrainian areas. Koch worked together with Fritz Sauckel in providing the Reich with forced labor. He was also involved in the
persecution and mass-murder of Polish and Ukrainian Jews. A.D.S. signed in full twice, 1p.oblong 8vo., June 25, 1982. Writing from
his jail cell in Poland, Koch formally asks that he be allowed to receive a package of food from Germany. Very good.
67: ERICH KOCH
USD 200 - 300
persecution and mass-murder of Polish and Ukrainian Jews. Signed book "Z" by Vassilis Vassilikos (Berlin: Lothar Blanvalet Verlag),
1968. 374pp. 8vo., with dust jacket. Signed in full on the front flyleaf while being held a prisoner in Poland. Fine.
68: ERICH KOCH
USD 200 - 300
persecution and mass-murder of Polish and Ukrainian Jews. Signed book: "Kaiser, Gott und Teufel" ("Emperor, God and Devil") by
Bruno Gloger (Berlin: VEB Deutscher Verlag), 1970. 246pp. 8vo. Signed in full on the title page while being held a prisoner in
Poland. Very good.
69: ERICH KOCH
USD 200 - 300
persecution and mass-murder of Polish and Ukrainian Jews. Signed book: "Franco zwischen Hitler und den Westmachten" ("Franco
Between Hitler and the Western Powers") by Otfried Dankelmann (Berlin: VEB Deutscher Verlag), 1970. 322pp. 8vo. Signed in full
on the front flyleaf while being held a prisoner in Poland. Very good.
70: ERICH LUDENDORFF
USD 300 - 400
ERICH LUDENDORFF(1865 - 1937) German general and politician, with Hindenburg in World War I he was responsible for the
defeat of Russia, and later nearly crushed the Allies on the Western Front. Later, he joined forces with Hitler in the Beer Hall Putsch
and became a member of the Reichstag. Rare signed book: "Das Geheimnis Der Jesuitenmacht Und Ihr Ende" ("The Secret of the
Jesuits Power and their Goals"), by Erich and Mathilde Ludendorff. (Munich: Ludendorffs Verlag), 1929. 192pp. 8vo., rebound. Both
ERICH LUDENDORFF and his wife and co-author MATHILDE LUDENDORFF have signed the top of the title page. Expertly
rebound, fine condition. After 1928, Ludendorff went into retirement, having fallen out with the Nazi party. He went into a relative
seclusion, writing several books and leading the Tannenbergbund. He concluded that the world's problems were the result of
Christians (especially of the Jesuits and Catholics), Jews, and Freemasons. Together with Mathilde, he founded the "Bund für
Gotteserkenntnis" (Society for the Knowledge of God), a small and rather obscure esoteric society of Theists that survives to this
day.
71: ERNST GURKE
USD 200 - 300
ERNST GURKE(1899 - 1946) Commander of the 43rd Motorized Flak Regiment in North Africa, awarded the Knights Cross, died a
POW in the hands of the Russians. S.P. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a chest, up pose displaying his Knights Cross, signed at bottom in
indelible pencil with fair to poor contrast.
72: ERNST KALTENBRUNNER
USD 400 - 500
ERNST KALTENBRUNNER(1903 - 1946) SS-Obergruppenfuhrer who headed the RSHA (Gestapo and Kripo) and SD, replacing
Reinhard Heydrich. Executed following conviction for multiple war crimes. Partly-printed D.S., 1p.large 4to., Vienna, May 19,1938
placing SS-Sturmbannfuhrer Walter Rafelsberger as leader of the staff of SS-Oberabschnitts Austria. File holes at left, fine. WALTER
RAFELSBERGER (1899-1989) was an Austrian SS leader, the state commissioner responsible for regulating personnel issues and
served as gau economics advisor. Tried for war crimes.
73: FEDOR TOLBUKHIN
USD 200 - 300
FEDOR TOLBUKHIN(1894 - 1949) Soviet Marshal, chief of staff of the Crimean Front, fought in the Ukraine and then assisted in the
capture of most of Bulgaria and Yugoslavia. Partly-printed D.S. as Head Commander of the Southern Troops, 4pp. 4to., 1945, an
attestation as to the military competence of the head of a brigade's political officer. Very good.
74: FILIPP GOLIKOV
USD 200 - 300
FILIPP GOLIKOV(1900 - 1980) Soviet Marshal, best known for not passing on to Stalin intelligence about German invasion plans in
June 1941, either because he did not believe them or because Stalin made it very clear he did not want to hear them. Scarce
partly-printed D.S., 2pp. 4to., 1951, an attestation as to the military competence of the commander of a mechanized regiment. Very
good.
75: FILIPP GOLIKOV
USD 150 - 200
FILIPP GOLIKOV(1900 - 1980) Soviet Marshal, best known for not passing on to Stalin intelligence about German invasion plans in
June 1941, either because he did not believe them or because Stalin made it very clear he did not want to hear them. Scarce
partly-printed D.S., 2pp. 4to., 1950, an attestation given to the representative of the USSR in the French Zone of occupied Austria on
matters of repatriation. Right margin bears small tears and minor loss.
76: FLOYD L. PARKS
USD 100 - 150
FLOYD L. PARKS(1896 - 1959) Chief of staff of the U.S. Army Ground Forces and commanded the First Allied Airborne Army,
participated in Operation Market Garden, commanded the U.S. Sector in Berlin. I.S.P. 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" sepia, reproduction of an artist's
portrait of Parks as a lieutenant, inscribed to future Lt. Gen. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON in 1929. One corner torn away, else fine.
ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954) was an American Army Lieutenant General, Commanding General of the Hawaiian
Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific.
77: FRANK D. MERRILL
USD 300 - 400
FRANK D. MERRILL(1903 - 1955) American army officer who commanded Merrill's Marauders deep behind Japanese lines in
Burma and cleared the Burma road supply route. Rare set of three signatures on a Tenth Army Corps envelope sent from Okinawa,
Sep. 15, 1945. Merrill has signed with rank in the return address area at upper-left, added his own censor's signature at lower-left,
and addressed the envelope to his wife "Mrs. Frank D. Merrill", thus signing this item a third time. A few wrinkles, else very good.
With an Oct. 10, 1945 T.L.S. from his wife Lucy Merrill sending this envelope and mentioning it had originated on Okinawa.
78: FRANZ ADAM
USD 150 - 200
FRANZ ADAMGerman conductor and composer sympathetic to the NSDAP. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Munich,
Dec. 30, 1941 to DR. FRITZ TODT (who has added his initial at the top of the letter). Adam thanks Todt for having sent
congratulations upon the tenth anniversary of the Reichs Symphony Orchestra. Very good.
79: FRANZ HALDER
USD 150 - 200
FRANZ HALDER(1884 -1972) One-time German chief of staff until transferred to the reserves by Hitler due to policy disputes.
Suspected of plotting against Hitler's life in 1944, he was interned at Flossenburg until his rescue by the Allies. Signed paperback
book written by Halder: "Hitler als Feldherr" ("Hitler as Field Commander"), (Munich: MDV), 1949. 62pp. 8vo., in German, pictures
Hitler on the cover. Covers a bit worn. Inscribed in German within to "Braumeister Keis", July, 1949.
80: FRANZ XAVER SCHWARZ
USD 150 - 200
FRANZ XAVER SCHWARZ(1875 - 1947) German politician who served as National Treasurer of the Nazi Party. Fine contyent
T.L.S. on his official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Munich, July 28, 1938 to Gauleiter JOSEF BURCKEL (1895-1944) in Vienna. Largely
untrtanslated but concerns Austrian Minister for Land and Forestry Anton Reinthaller and a 1934 march. Docketed at bottom,
paperclip stain at top.
81: FRIEDRICH AUGUST VON DER HEYDTE
USD 100 - 150
FRIEDRICH AUGUST VON DER HEYDTE(1907 - 1994) German Luftwaffe officer who served with the Fallschirmjäger during World
War II, reaching the rank of Oberstleutnant. He fought with great distinction on Crete and in the defense of the Carentan during the
Allied landings. A Knights Cross recipient. S.P. 3 1/2" x 6" b/w, his post-war signature beneath a portrait, sold with a copy of an
A.L.S. he sent to American Gen. Maxwell Taylor returning American P.O.W.s and asking that German wounded be cared for. Very
good.
82: FRIEDRICH JECKELN
USD 250 - 350
FRIEDRICH JECKELN(1895-1946) SS leader in the Soviet Union, personally responsible for ordering the deaths of 100,000 Jews
and other "undesirables". Sentenced to death and hung at Riga. A.E.S. at the conclusion of a manuscript D.S., 2pp. large 4to., [n.p.],
Feb. 20, 1933, an assessment of SS Sturmfuhrer Karl Bock in Stuttgart who is seeking a promotion. Jeckeln pens four lines at the
end, stating that Bock's promotion to Sturmhauptfuhrer is approved as his assessment is exceptional. Very good.
83: FRIEDRICH RUGE
USD 75 - 100
FRIEDRICH RUGE(1894 - 1985) Vice-admiral in the German Navy during World War II. A.L.S. on the verso of a postcard, Turingen,
1980, in English, largely friendly content giving his travel plans and Christmas greetings. Fine.
84: FRIEDRICH-GUSTAV JAEGER
USD 300 - 400
FRIEDRICH-GUSTAV JAEGER(1895 - 1944) German military officer wounded eight times at Stalingrad, a recipient of the Knights
Cross. In the Julyu 20 plot, Jaeger was to arrest Joseph Goebbels and occupy a radio station. He was arrested and sentenced to
death. Very rare subscription and signature cut from a June 10, 1940 letter, mounted beneath a photograph. Light show-through of
fixative, else very good.
85: FRITZ WEITZEL
USD 300 - 400
FRITZ WEITZEL(1904 - 1940) German SS Obergruppenführer, one of the key figures concerning the cultural aspects of the SS. His
efforts helped Himmler with what he call the "arteigene Kultur", which was the recreated German pagan religion. Killed in an Allied air
raid. Good content D.S., 2pp. large 4to., Dusseldorf, Mar. 19, 1936. Weitz commends the character and leadership ability of
ALFRED BUCHS, an SS-Sturmbannfuhrer who would later work at the SS Race and Resettlement offices in central and southern
Russia. Weizel's approval appears after a lengthy personnel report signed by an unknown SS officer. Also present is Buchs'
certificate of good standing in the Ortspolizei, 1p large 4to., Aug. 18, 1933 bearing his picture and signature at bottom. Two pcs.
86: GEORGE PATTON, SR.
USD 100 - 150
GEORGE PATTON, SR.Father of Gen. George S. Patton's. Patton graduated from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), but did not
pursue a military career, instead becoming a lawyer, mayor of San Marino and later the district attorney of Los Angeles County.
Signature cut from a letter, mounted.
87: GEORGE S. PATTON
USD 400 - 600
GEORGE S. PATTON(1885 - 1945) "Old Blood and Guts" was one of the finest tank commanders in history, rolling his forces
through Tunesia, Sicily, France and Germany until halted at the Rhine. Bold war-date signature: "G. S. Patton, Jr." censoring his own
mail, penned on the face of an envelope addressed to: "Chaplain W[alter] B. Zimmerman" and canceled on Sep. 8, 1944. Soiled, ink
docket by a family member, still very good.
88: GEORGE S. PATTON, JR.
USD 400 - 600
GEORGE S. PATTON, JR.(1885 - 1945) "Old Blood and Guts" was one of the finest tank commanders in history, rolling his forces
through Tunesia, Sicily, France and Germany until halted at the Rhine. Excellent signature on a portion of an envelope cover sent to
his wife: "Mrs. G. S. Patton Jr. South Hamilton Mass". Very good, and could obviously be matted.
89: GEORGI ZHUKOV
USD 300 - 400
GEORGI ZHUKOV(1896 - 1974) Soviet Field Marshall, perhaps the greatest general of World War II, he survived crushing poverty
and Stalin's purges to command the Russian armies at the monumental battles of Moscow and Kursk, and in the taking of Berlin.
War-date partly-printed D.S. signed in indelible blue pencil as commander on the Belo-Russian front, 2pp. 4to., Dec 13, 1944, a
promotion of Mikhail Mikukin to the rank of colonel. Very good.
90: GORDON GOLLUB
USD 200 - 300
GORDON GOLLUB(1912 - 1987) German Luftwaffe ace, rose to the position of General der Jagdflieger, one of only 27 to receive
the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. S.P. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a chest, up pose displaying his Knights Cross,
signed at bottom. This is a war-date piece, the verso showing it was send by Gollub while in Paris and bearing a Feldpost hand
stamp. Fine.
91: GUNTHER BLUMENTRITT
USD 100 - 150
GUNTHER BLUMENTRITT(1892 - 1967) German general, instrumental in planning the German invasion of Poland and France,
participated in Operation Barbarossa, and afterward bore a large part of the responsibility for planning the defense of the Atlantic
Wall and Normandy. S.P. 2" x 2" b/w, a printed chest, up pose signed with rank in 1965. SOLD WITH: an A.L.S. 1p. 12mo., 1965
giving the address of a colleague, with the transmittal envelope bearing his name in the return address. Two pieces.
92: GUNTHER PRIEN
USD 700 - 900
GUNTHER PRIEN(1908 - 1941) Germany's first U-Boat ace who snuck his U-47 into the British anchorage at Scapa Flow and sank
the Royal Oak with a huge loss of life. He went on to sink a total of 28 merchant ships before meeting his end in a depth charge
attack. Excellent, very rare signed original painting by Prien, 10 1/2" x 7" matted to 12 1/2" x 9 1/2" bearing captions by Prien as well.
Using a black ink wash, Prien has executed a dramatic naval encounter of World War I showing four vessels, a German battleship in
the foreground and a sinking vessel in the distance at left. At bottom, Prien captions his artwork on the mount (in German): "The
Battle of Skagerrak [Jutland] German heavy battleship destroys an English armored cruiser." Signed "Prien" at lower-left, though a
bit difficult to distinguish due to the dark background. Mat lightly soiled, else near fine. Set into a simple frame. Although the British
Navy lost more men and ships at Jutland, the German Navy was never in a position again to put to sea during the war.
93: GUNTHER PRIEN
USD 200 - 300
GUNTHER PRIEN(1908 - 1941) Germany's first U-Boat ace who snuck his U-47 into the British anchorage at Scapa Flow and sank
the Royal Oak with a huge loss of life. He went on to sink a total of 28 merchant ships before meeting his end in a depth charge
attack. Inscribed book: "Mein Weg nach Scapa flow" ("My Way to Scapa Flow") (Berlin: Deutscher Verlag), 1940. 192pp. 8vo. with
dust jacket. Bears typed label on front flyleaf: "For our comrade SS-Haupsturmfuhrer Dr. K. P. Kolsch" with text in Prien's hand: "In
remembrance of the Youth Group in [?] War Year 1941". Book has been exposed to dampness causing some blurring to the
inscription and cover discolored, still very good.
94: HANS FRANK
USD 400 - 500
HANS FRANK(1900 - 1946) Nazi occupational Governor of Poland partly responsible for the genocide perpetrated there. Fine
association T.L.S. on his Reichminister's letterhead, 1p. 4to., Berlin, May 25, 1939 to DR. FRITZ TODT (1891-1942) who has added
his initial at top. Frank thanks his colleage for having extended his kind wishes on Franks 39th birthday. Near fine.
95: HANS KREBS
USD 400 - 500
HANS KREBS(1888 - 1947) Ethnic German Nazi Party member and SS-Brigadeführer from Czechoslovakia. From 1938 to 1945 he
was government president in Aussig, later becoming the Reichsgau Sudetenland. Krebs was executed in Prague 1947. Fine
association T.L.S. on his Regierungspraesident Aussig letterhead, 1p. 4to., Aussig, Nov. 15, 1940 to an unnamed
SS-Gruppenfuhrer. Krebs thanks his correspondent for congratulations upon his promotion to SS-Brigadefuhrer, adding: "...I am
proud that the Reichsfuhrer-SS awarded my work for Fuhrer and Reich and my fight to keep the ideas of the Fuhrer pure. I also
acknowledge...your constant support of my requests and recommendations, especially at the time of the liberation of my Sudeten
German homeland...". File holes in left margin, else very good.
96: HANS-ULLRICH RUDEL
USD 200 - 300
HANS-ULLRICH RUDEL(1916-1982) Stuka dive-bomber pilot during World War II, the most highly decorated German serviceman of
the war. Rudel was the only person to be awarded the Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds. S.P. 4" x 6"
b/w, 1980, sold with an S.P. of MAX SCHMELLING, ex-fallschirmjager, a signed photo of an unidentified Luftwaffe general, and a
German press photo of Gen. Albert Kesselring. Very good.
97: HANS-ULRICH RUDEL
USD 200 - 300
HANS-ULRICH RUDEL(1916-1982) Stuka dive-bomber pilot during World War II, The most highly decorated German serviceman of
the war. Rudel was the only person to be awarded the Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds. Excellent
S.P. 4" x 6" b/\w, glossy stock, his famous quote: "Lost are only those who abandon themselves.” penned across his chest and
signed beneath. Fine.
98: HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL
USD 200 - 300
HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL(1897-1978) Commander of the 5th Panzer Army which spearheaded the ill-fated Ardennes offensive of
January 1945. After vainly requesting more help from a vacillating Hitler, he spoke despairingly of "a corporal's war". Later served as
a delegate to the Bundestag (1953-7). Fine content T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. legal folio, May 27, 1971 to a Mr. Mastrigt,
in German. Manteuffel goes into great detail citing regulations as to which Waffen-SS ranks would be superior to those in the Heer.
He shows his impatience with those claiming equality between similar ranks, stating that some SS ranks were purely political
appointments. He continues: "...after almost 30 years of service, I was named Commander in Chief...Sepp Dietrich advanced
through the officer ranks to...a position he was never able to fill properly - solely on the basis of having been Hitler's chauffeur...He
was a butcher by trade...a good deal more education and training is certainly required of an officer corps...". With full translation and
a photo. Some slight show-through, else very good.
USD 200 - 300
a delegate to the Bundestag (1953-7). Lot of two items, includes a S.P. which he dates "1944" but signed later, 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" b/w,
matted and framed with a T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., Diessen, July 26, 1978 declining to answer a query: "...I
cannot answer your questions...That would be a 'thesis'! No time! I send you attached a bibliography and a paper on my military
career...I have no bureau and no secretary!...". Two signed pieces, fine.
USD 75 - 100
a delegate to the Bundestag (1953-7). Signature on his personal calling card which denotes his rank as "General der Panzertruppe
A.D.". Fine.
102: HEINRICH HIMMLER
USD 800 - 1,200
HEINRICH HIMMLER(1900 - 1945) Hitler's Chief of the Gestapo placed in charge of security and responsible for the construction
and operation of extermination camps. He chose suicide rather than face a hangman's noose at Nuremberg. War-date D.S., 1p. sm.
folio, Berlin, Nov. 9, 1939, the appointment of Alfred Drews to serve as "Oberleutnant der Schutzpolizei", boldly signed at bottom.
Swastika in blind-embossed seal abraded, else very good. Sold with two other documents issued to the same man bearing printed
signatures of Otto Meissner and Jurgen von Kamptz.
USD 800 - 1,200
and operation of extermination camps. He chose suicide rather than face a hangman's noose at Nuremburg. Good content T.L.S.,
1p. oblon g 8vo., "Field Headquarters", June 19, 1943 to "Dear Herff!". In part: "...Area commander SS-Gruppenfuhrer [August]
Eigruber, whom I have also submitted for promotion and who has now become head SS-Obergruppenfuhrer has told me that...the
S.A. had suggested him to the Fuhrer to become S.A. group leader. Please tell the Chief of Personnel of the S.A. to remove Eigruber
from the S.A. records as he has been promoted SS-Obergruppenfuher...". File holes at left, else very good. Typical of Himmler's
constant efforts to ingratiate himself with Hitler while subverting his competitors. August Eigruber (1907-1947) was Gauleiter of
Oberdonau (Upper Danube) and Landeshauptmann of Upper Austria, executed for his role in the murders at Mauthausen
concentration camp.
USD 700 - 900
and operation of extermination camps. He chose suicide rather than face a hangman's noose at Nuremburg. Partly-printed D.S. as
Reichsfuhrer-SS, 1p. 4to., Hamburg, Sep. 1, 1936, a "Service Agreement" between SS-Untersturmfuhrer Walther Barnert, SS No.
67025 and the SS in which Barnert agrees to serve for four years. File holes at left, else fine.
105: HEINRICH HOFFMANN
USD 400 - 500
HEINRICH HOFFMANN(1885 - 1957) German photographer, Hitler's official photographer from 1919 until 1945 and in whose studio
Hitler first met his future wife, Eva Braun. Rare S.P., 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" b/w, an image of Hoffmann seated in an open limousine with
Hitler at his side, signed at bottom in black ink. Fine.
106: HEINRICH KIRCHHEIM
USD 150 - 200
HEINRICH KIRCHHEIM(1882 - 1973) German general, fought with distinction in the invasion of France and in the defense of
Tobruk. War-date S.P. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a Hoffmann photo showing Kirchheim in uniform from the chest, up, nicely signed at
bottom. Verso bears Feldpost stamp and is canceled July 11, 1944. Very good.
107: HELLMUTH REYMANN
USD 100 - 150
HELLMUTH REYMANN(1892 - 1988) German lieutenant general, he suffered massive troop losses in the Courland Pocket. Most
remembered as one of the last defenders of Berlin, he signed over 2,000 passes for high-level Nazis who sought to flee the city,
describing them as "armchair warriors". S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a later reprint of a chest, up pose in uniform, boldly signed at bottom
adding rank. Fine.
108: HERBERT IHLEFELD
USD 300 - 400
HERBERT IHLEFELD(1914 - 1995) German World War II ace with 130 kills, awarded the Knights Cross with Swords. Pair of
war-date signed items, includes a T.L.S. on his "Kommandeaur" letterhead, 1p.4to., [In the field], Aug. 19, 1941 to an admirer
advising him that his "wish is fulfilled" and that he sends a signed photo. Also present is the promised photo, 2 1/2" x 3" b/w, a chest,
up pose with his Oak Leaves, signed at bottom. Two pieces, near fine.
109: HERMANN GORING
USD 1,000 - 1,500
HERMANN GORING(1893 - 1946) German politician who began his career as an ace in World War I, rose to become Hitler's
right-hand man and head of the Luftwaffe, finally captured and committed suicide on the eve of his execution. Excellent association
T.L.S. on his Reichsmarshal letterhead, 1p. large 4to., Berlin, July 13, 1940 to BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883-1945), dictator of Italy,
who has also underlined, endorsed and initialed the letter. Goring discusses an import-export trade agreement involving aluminum,
essential for aircraft production. He asks that Mussolini immediately arrange the delivery of an initial shipment of 8,000 tons of
aluminum oxide ore with an additional 2,500 tons to be sent every month per their agreement. He adds: "...With reference to our
meetings in Rome...I am in full agreement to the return delivery each month of 400 tons of processed aluminum and 400 tons or
recast aluminum to be used by the Italian Air Force...". At top Mussolini writes in indelible pencil: "For Favagrossa" and adds his
initial "M". Carlo Favagrossa served as Italian Under-Secretary for War Production. This letter illustrates the symbiotic relationship
between these Axis powers: here Italy provided the raw materials to Germany which in turn provided Italy with the manufacturing
facilities to manufacture the essential metal. A few foxed spots at magin, else very good.
110: HERMANN GORING
USD 400 - 500
HERMANN GORING(1893 - 1946) German politician who began his career as an ace in World War I, rose to become Hitler's
right-hand man and head of the Luftwaffe, finally captured and committed suicide on the eve of his execution. War-date D.S., 1p.
8vo., Berlin, Feb. 8, 1940, an award of the Iron Cross, 1st Class to Leutnant Heinrich Streubel. Fine. On Sep. 15, 1940, Streubel's
HE 111 was shot down, making a forced landing at Asplins Head, Foulness where pilot Streubel and his crew were taken prisoner.
111: HERMANN HOTH
USD 100 - 150
HERMANN HOTH(1891 - 1971) German panzer general who drove his forces through France to the Channel, headed Panzer Group
3 in Barbarossa and later besieged Stalingrad, tried and convicted of war crimes. War-date S.P. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a Hoffmann
chest-up pose signed at bottom with 1943 feldpost cancel on verso.
112: IVAN BAGRAMYAN
USD 200 - 300
IVAN BAGRAMYAN(1897 - 1982) Soviet Marshal, chief of staff to Semyon Timoshenko and a brilliant tactician who defeated the
Germans at Kursk and led with distinction in the Baltics and into Germany. Typed D.S. as Head of the Baltic Military District, 2pp.
4to., 1948, a promotion of a member of a Lithuanian political department to the rank of colonel. Very good.
113: IVAN CHERNYAKHOVSKY
USD 300 - 400
IVAN CHERNYAKHOVSKY(1906 - 1945) Youngest ever Soviet general of the army, twice Hero of the Soviet Union and commander
of the 3rd Belorussian Front. He retook Kursk, Pinsk, supreme commander of East Prussia. Killed in action. Very rare war-date typed
D.S. in pencil as commander of troops on the Belorussian Front, 1p.oblong 8vo., 1944, a promotion of a man to lieutenant-colonel.
Very good.
114: IVAN KONEV
USD 150 - 200
IVAN KONEV(1897 - 1973) Russian field marshal who headed the Kalinin Front and resisted the German assault on Moscow. Later,
Konev threw back the German attack at Kursk, surrounded ten divisions, and advanced with Zhukov to occupy Berlin. Partly-printed
D.S. as Chief Commander of Infantry Troops of the USSR, 4pp.large 4to., an attestation as to the competence of teh Deputy
Commander of the Belorussian Military District. Very good.
115: IVAN KOZHEDUB
USD 100 - 150
IVAN KOZHEDUB(1920 - 1991) Soviet Ukrainian military aviator and fighter ace with 66 victories, including an Me-262. 1981
greeting card sent by the three-time hero of the Soviet Union, boldly signed within.
116: IVAN YAKUBOVSKY
USD 200 - 300
IVAN YAKUBOVSKY(1912 - 1976) Soviet Marshal, a tank commander who distinguished himself in the defensive battles in the
Donets Basin in the summer of 1942 and in the defensive and offensive phases of the Battle of Stalingrad. Partly-printed D.S. as
commander of troops in Kiev, 4pp. 4to., 1966, an attestation as to the military competence of the military commissar in Lugansk.
Very good.
117: IVAN YAKUBOVSKY
USD 150 - 200
IVAN YAKUBOVSKY(1912 - 1976) Soviet Marshal, a tank commander who distinguished himself in the defensive battles in the
Donets Basin in the summer of 1942 and in the defensive and offensive phases of the Battle of Stalingrad. Partly-printed D.S. as
commander of troops in Kiev, 4pp. 4to., 1965, an attestation as to the military competence of the head of a department. Very good.
118: JACOB BESER
USD 500 - 700
JACOB BESER(1921 - 1992) Army Air Corps radar specialist who flew aboard the Enola Gay when the atomic bomb was dropped
on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Beser performed the same duties aboard "Bocks Car" days later over Nagasaki. Large grouping of
material from Beser's post-war life, mainly employed by Westinghouse in defense contracting. Included is one of Beser's physics and
design course notebooks, 1947-48, with approx. 100pp. of calculations, drawings, etc. and including an additional 100 individually
pencil-signed tests, drawings, assignments, etc.; Beser's professional engineer's board certification from the State of Maryland,
1956; various Westinghouse imprints including:"An Introduction to Space Technology", 1958, a photo of Beser ca. 1947, and three
plaques awarded to him. Very good.
119: JAKOB SPRENGER
USD 150 - 200
JAKOB SPRENGER(1885 - 1945) Gauleiter of Hesse-Nassau and a member of the party from 1922. Committed suicide. S.P. 3 1/2"
x 5 1/2" b/w, a chest, up pose by Hoffmann as gauleiter, boldly signed. Fine.
120: JOACHIM MUNCHEBERG
USD 400 - 500
JOACHIM MUNCHEBERG(1918 - 1943) Luftwaffe fighter pilot credited with 135 enemy aircraft shot down in over 500 combat
missions. The majority of his victories were claimed over the Western Front, with 33 claims over the Eastern Front. Killed in a mid-air
collision. Knights Cross with Oak Leaves recipient. Rare S.P. 4" x 5 3/4", a chest, up pose displaying his Oak Leaves, signed with
fair contrast. Very good.
121: JOACHIM VON RIBBENTROP
USD 300 - 400
JOACHIM VON RIBBENTROP(1893 - 1946) Nazi foreign minister. First of the Nurenberg defendants to hang on October 16, 1946.
T.L.S. on his official letterhead, 1p. large 4to., Berlin, Feb. 9, 1941 to Carlo Favagrossa, Italian Under-Secretary for War Production:
"May I express my warmest and deeply felt thanks for your sympathy and the support you showed me on the occasion of my father's
death...". Very good.
123: JOHANNES GITTNER
USD 200 - 300
JOHANNES GITTNER(1897-1975) German general, participated in the defense of the Channel coast and successfully during
Operation Market Garden. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 8vo., "In the East", Aug. 17, 1944, an award of the Iron Cross, 2nd Class. File
holes in left margin, else very good.
124: JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT
USD 200 - 300
JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT(1883 - 1953) "Skinny", American general who defended Bataan and Coregidor after MacArthur's
withdrawal early in World War II. Terrific S.P. "J. M. (Tex) Wainwright", 8" x 10" b/w, showing the retired general in full western riding
garb, chaps and all, atop a quarterhorse. Fine.
USD 200 - 300
withdrawal early in World War II. I.S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a fine pose in uniform, signed adding his rank as a retired general. Fine.
USD 200 - 300
withdrawal early in World War II. Excellent I.S.P. adding rank as "General USA", 8" x 10", likely war-date, inscribed to a lieutenant.
Tiny tear at top margin, esle fine.
USD 200 - 300
withdrawal early in World War II. S.P. 10" x 8" b/w, a seated pose in civilian clothes, also signed by two others, WITH a T.L.S. on
War Dept. letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Oct. 11, 1945 sending his autograph. Photo bears a few surface creases, letter very
lightl;y foxed.
128: JONATHAN WAINWRIGHT
USD 200 - 300
JONATHAN WAINWRIGHT(1883 - 1953) "Skinny", American general who defended Bataan and Coregidor after MacArthur's
withdrawal early in World War II. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead. 1p. 4to., San Antonio, July 28, 1952 responding to an inquiry. In
part: "...You asked me for my favorite quotation....General William T. Sherman said 'War is Hell'. A veteran of two world wars myself,
I fully agree with General Sherman and like his quotation very much...". Tape stains and file holes at margins, still quite good.
129: JOSEPH JACOB FOSS
USD 50 - 70
JOSEPH JACOB FOSS(1915-2003) American marine corps officer and the leading ace during World War II. Personally credited with
26 victories over Japanese aircraft while his force, "Foss' Flying Circus" shot-down 72. Fine S.P. 10" x 8" b/w, a reprint of a vintage
image showing Foss reclining on a bed. Boldly signed later at lower right: "Joe Foss, Capt USMCR VMF-121 between combat tours
Noumen, New Caledonia, Dec. 1942". Fine condition.
130: JULIUS STREICHER
USD 500 - 600
JULIUS STREICHER(1885 - 1946) Nazi journalist and politician, editor of "Der Sturmer" and virulent anti-semite, executed at
Nuremburg. Black ink signature "Streicher" at the bottom of a colorized printed photo of Streicher standing beside Adolf Hitler in his
limousine which is covered in flowers as he receives the accolades of gathered Brownshirts. Mounted, fine.
131: KARL DONITZ
USD 150 - 200
KARL DONITZ(1891 - 1980) German admiral who headed the U-Boat arm of the German Navy, later succeeded Hitler as Fuehrer
after Hitler's suicide. S.P. "Donitz 4.3.77", a chest, up pose in uniform with Knights Cross boldly signed beneath his image on a
vintage 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" Hoffmann photo postcard. Fine.
132: KIRILL S. MOSKALENKO
USD 150 - 200
KIRILL S. MOSKALENKO(1902 - 1985) Soviet general who broke out of the Kiev trap and later forced Guderian's withdrawal from
Moscow, essentially saving the city. Partly-printed D.S. as Member of the Military Council, 38th Army, 2pp. 4to., 1947, a promotion of
a member of the 1331st Mountain Infantry to captain. Top edge a bit ragged, else very good.
USD 150 - 200
Moscow, essentially saving the city. Partly-printed D.S. as Commander of the 38th Army, 2pp. 4to., 1947, an attestation as to the
military competence of a commander of a tank battalion. Very good.
USD 150 - 200
Moscow, essentially saving the city. Partly-printed D.S. as Commander of the 38th Army, 2pp. 4to., 1948, an attestation as to the
competence of the 38th Army's head of finance. Very good.
135: KLAUS SCHOLTZ
USD 150 - 200
KLAUS SCHOLTZ(1908 - 1987) U-boat commander who sank 25 ships during eight patrols for a total of 128, 190 tons, a Knights
Cross with Oak Leaves recipient. Lot of two signed items, includes a war-dated T.L.S., 1p. 4to.., [In the field], Nov. 7, 1942,
expressing thanks for congratulations sent upon receipt of his Knights Cross and sending a photograph. Also present is a 3 1/2" x 5"
b/w postwar reproduction photo of Scholtz with Knights Cross, signed by him in blue ink. Two pieces, very good.
136: KONSTANTIN K. ROKOSSOVSKY
USD 100 - 150
KONSTANTIN K. ROKOSSOVSKY(1896 - 1968) Soviet general who held the critical northwest approaches to Moscow, later headed
defenses at Stalingrad and near the end of the war encircled and destroyed the German 4th Army. Typed D.S. as head of the
Caucasus Military District, 1957, 4pp. 4to., attesting as to the competence of General-major Ivan Lukyanchenko of the 145 Mountain
Infantry Division. Very good.
137: KONSTANTIN K. ROKOSSOVSKY
USD 100 - 150
KONSTANTIN K. ROKOSSOVSKY(1896 - 1968) Soviet general who held the critical northwest approaches to Moscow, later headed
defenses at Stalingrad and near the end of the war encircled and destroyed the German 4th Army. Typed D.S. as head of thethe
Northern Group of Troops, 1947, 2pp. 4to., attesting as to the competence of Col. Peter Govorov of the Veterinary Service. Very
good.
138: LENI RIEFENSTAHL
USD 150 - 200
LENI RIEFENSTAHL(1902 - 2003) German film director, an intimate friend of Hitler who filmed the propaganda classic, Triumph of
the Will. Postcard photo, 4 1/2" x 6" b/w, a reproduction of an early image of the director, nicely signed later in life. Fine.
139: LESLIE HORE-BELISHA
USD 75 - 100
LESLIE HORE-BELISHA(1893 - 1957) British Seacretary of State for War, dismissed from office for what some claimed was
interference in military affairs, others contend it was his support of German Jews and anti-Semitism on the part of the British
government. Signature on a small sheet imprinted with the seal of the office of Secretary of State for War. Some toning.
140: LUDWIG BECK
USD 400 - 500
LUDWIG BECK(1880 - 1945) Chief of the General Staff of the German Army, resigned in 1938 in protest of Hitler's decision to take
Czechoslovakia. Beck joined the resistance, was implicated in the July, 1944 bomb plot, and was executed in his office after two
suicide attampts. Scarce typed D.S., 1p. large 4to., Berlin, Apr. 1, 1935, notice that a lieutnant in Cavalry Reg. 4 is retired from active
service and placed on the list of reserve officers of the same regiment. Fine.
141: LUDWIG MUNCHMEYER
USD 100 - 150
LUDWIG MUNCHMEYER(1885-1947) German anti-Semitic Evangelical pastor and propagandist who ran an "anti-Semitic" spa on
Borkum. Unusual S.P. 5 1/2" c 3 1/2" b/w, shows Munchmeyer with Hitler and stamped on verso: "The Fuhrer and Chancellor
welcomes Fr. Munchmeyer at the launching of the 'Scharnhorst' on 14.12.34. in Bremen". Boldly signed in pencil on verso. Light
wear, very good. Sold with a reprint of an anti-Semitic broadside from the office of Julius Streicher urging a boycott.
142: LUDWIG SIEBERT
USD 150 - 200
LUDWIG SIEBERT(1874 - 1942) Nazi politician and Bavarian prime minister from 1933 to 1942. I.S.P. as Prime Minister, 6 1/4" x 8
1/4" b/w, 1935. Light toning at edges, else very good.
143: MARION E. CARL
USD 100 - 150
MARION E. CARL(1915 - 1998) World War II fighter ace, record-setting test pilot, and naval aviator. During World War II, he became
the first-ever Marine Corps ace. He fought at Midway and Guadalcanal, and served through the Vietnam War only to be killed by a
home intruder. Fine group of seven vintage signed items, all 1946 to 1949. Includes: official USMC photo, 8" x 10" b/w, a chest, up
pose in uniform inscribed and signed adding rank; three A.L.S.s, each 1p., penned while serving as a test pilot at Patuxent Air Base
and at Cherry Point, 1946-49, mentions he will be going overseas for the third time, doing "test work for the Navy", maneuvers in the
Caribbean, etc.; and two envelopes signed with rank in the return address. Fine.
144: MARTIN BORMANN
USD 500 - 600
MARTIN BORMANN(1900 - 1945?) Head of the Nazi Party Chancellery and private secretary to Adolf Hitler, by the end of World
War II Bormann had become second only to Hitler himself in terms of real political power. Good association T.L.S. on his later official
letterhead, 1p. 4to., Berlin, May 6, 1944 to ERICH KEMPKA, Adolf Hitler's personal chauffeur and one of the original eight members
of his personal escort. The letter, marked "SECRET!", reads in part: "...As I was told yesterday by [Reichsminister Franz] von
Sonnleithner, the Fuhrer wishes that a superbly appointed Panzer limousine is provided for the State President of Turkey...". Ismet
Inonu was then president of Turkey, and he maintained that country's neutrality through the end of the war. Folds, some soiling, and
file holes at left margin.
145: MARTIN BORMANN
USD 500 - 600
MARTIN BORMANN(1900 - 1945?) Head of the Nazi Party Chancellery and private secretary to Adolf Hitler, by the end of World
War II Bormann had become second only to Hitler himself in terms of real political power. Good content war-date T.L.S. on
N.S.D.A.P. letterhead, 2p. 4to., Berlin, Aug. 1, 1942 to HANS LAMMERS, (1879 - 1962) Minister and Chief of the Reich Chancellery
who has initialed the letter as well. Marked "Secret". In part: "...I think it will be appropriate if, on the occasion of our joint approach to
the Fuhrer concerning the draft Fuhrer Declaration concerning a 'German Order', we present our initiative, considered long ago,
concerning the Fuhrer election. The list attached to the rejected draft...is now outdated. I have ordered that the list be brought up to
date...". Very good. Bormann is likely referring to a German award, perhaps the German Cross, and to those to whom it will be
awarded. Folds, dockets, and a small marginal paper clip stain, very good.
146: MATVEI ZAKHAROV
USD 100 - 150
MATVEI ZAKHAROV(1898 - 1972) Soviet Marshal, a chief of staff at Kalinin and at the Steppe Front, planned a number of brilliant
operations against German forces, first as a subordinate to Konev, and then under Malinovsky. Partly-printed D.S. as a commander
of Soviet forces in Germany, 4pp. 4to., 1959, an attestation as to the military competence of a colonel of motorized infantry. Also
signed by ALEXEI ZHADOV (1901-1977). Very good.
147: MAX PEMSEL
USD 100 - 150
MAX PEMSEL(1897-1985) German general, he was awarded the Knights Cross in December of 1944 for preventing an encirclement
by Soviet forces and successfully opening the Petsamo-Kirkenes road which had previously been cut off. Pemsel's 7th Army faced
the initial brunt of the attack following the American landings on D-Day. T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Munich, Nov. 11, 1980 in English sending a
man his biography and photo (not included). Also present is the holograph transmittal envelope signed "Pemsel" in the return
address. Very good.
148: NATHAN F. TWINING
USD 40 - 60
NATHAN F. TWINING(1897 - 1982) Commander of the 13th and 15th Air Forces during World War II. S.P.10" x 12" b/w, signed
adding rank. Creased at margins, else very good.
149: NAZIS SEEK POLISH LAND FOR CONFISCATION
USD 200 - 300
NAZIS SEEK POLISH LAND FOR CONFISCATIONGood content T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Munich, Oct. 20, 1939 in which NSDAP official
"Sommer" on Hitler's "Braunhaus" staff writes to Vienna Gauleiter Josef Burkel. Sommer states that the Propaganda Ministry has
advised that in the Polish east there are still many noblemen who were followers of the Hapsburgs and the Schuschnigg systems.
Party Secretary Rudolf Hess has asked if the Propaganda Ministry report is correct and if it would be possible to seize their lands. He
also asks if their citizenship could be determined, as if they are Poles, they could be easily deported. File holes at left, else very
good.
150: NIKOLAI VORONOV
USD 200 - 300
NIKOLAI VORONOV(1899 - 1968) Soviet marshal, commander of artillery forces of the Red Army from 1941 until 1950.
Partly-printed D.S. as President of the Academy of Artillery Sciece, 4pp. 4to., 1952, an attestation as to the military competence of a
lieutenant colonel. Very good.
151: NIKOLI KRYLOV
USD 150 - 200
NIKOLI KRYLOV(1903 - 1972) Russian Marshal, chief of staff of the 62nd Army and commanded the 5th Army (1943-1945).
Partly-printed D.S. as Deputy Commander of troops in the Far Eastern Military District, 2pp. 4to., 1949, an attestation as to the
military competence of a lieutenant-colonel. Very good.
152: NIKOLI KRYLOV
USD 100 - 150
Partly-printed D.S. as Deputy Commander of troops in the Far Eastern Military District, 2pp. 4to., 1947, a signed carbon of an
attestation as to the military competence of a major. Very good.
153: NIKOLI KRYLOV
USD 150 - 200
Partly-printed D.S. as Deputy Commander of troops in the Far Eastern Military District, 2pp. 4to., 1947, a signed carbon of an
attestation as to the military competence of a lieutenant-colonel. Very good.
154: OLIVER LEESE
USD 150 - 200
OLIVER LEESE(1894 - 1978) British general, served under Montgomery in North Africa and in Sicily, commanded the Eighth Army
at the fourth and final Battle of Monte Cassino, and finally led an army in the Burma campaign. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Rosshire, Aug. 15
[1945]. In part: "...I have just got your letter. It arrived today when we had the wonderful news that the war is over. What a glorious
relief for millions throughout the world...It is nice to be home again in a cold climate...I would like to thank you so much for the papers
you have sent out to the troops under my command...". Very good.
155: OMAR N. BRADLEY
USD 100 - 150
OMAR N. BRADLEY(1893-1981) American general of World War II who commanded the largest ground force ever led by one man.
He was later Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Bold signature on the face of an1965 envelope.
156: OSKAR, PRINCE OF PRUSSIA
USD 400 - 500
OSKAR, PRINCE OF PRUSSIA(1888 - 1958) German prince, the fifth son of Wilhelm II, commissioned a Generalmajor zur
Verfügung. As it became more evident that there would be no restoration of the monarchy through the Nazis, the family began to fall
out of favor with Hitler and his commission was canceled. Scarce S.P. "Oskar Prinz von Preussen in thankful remembrance in
Budapest, May 1934", a 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" portrait in Stahlhelm uniform boldly inscribed and signed. A few light damp stains, one on his
left temple, else very good.
157: OSWALD POHL
USD 400 - 500
OSWALD 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. T.L.S. on his official SS letterhead, 1p. 4to., Berlin, Apr. 18,1941 to SS-Gruppenfuhrer
Hofmann congratulating the man upon his promotion. File holes at left, chip in corner, else very good. Likely refers to OTTO
HOFMANN (1896-1982), head of the SS Office of Race and Resettlement, participant in the Wannsee Conference, jailed for war
crimes.
158: OSWALD POHL
USD 300 - 400
accounts. Captured and executed in 1951. T.L.S. on his official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Berlin, Oct. 10, 1941 to Chief of SS Personnel
WALTER SCHMITT concerning the promotion of SS-Oberfuhrer Dr. Heinrich Muller, a court official in Potsdam. Pohl states that
Himmler has approved Pohl's request that Muller be promoted and asks that the news be announced. File holes at left, else fine.
159: OSWALD POHL
USD 400 - 500
accounts. Captured and executed in 1951. War-date T.L.S. on letterhead Reichsfuhrer-SS Economic Office letterhead, 2pp. 4to.,
Berlin, Feb. 17, 1943 to Prof. Alwin Seifert in Munich. Pohl thanks the important scientist for sending a photograph of a productive
field, commenting: "...Nature cannot be more impressive with natural and chemical fertilization...I passed on your files to the
Reichsfuhrer-SS who will be amazed...". Alwin Siefert (1890-1972) is considered one of the most important representatives of the
early ecology movement and biodynamic agriculture.
160: OTTO SKORZENY
USD 500 - 700
OTTO SKORZENY(1908 - 1975) Nazi officer and Hitler's chief and favorite commando, he made a daring mountain-top rescue of
Mussolini, placed english-speaking soldier in American uniforms to mislead American forces in the Bulge, and after the war headed
the organization that helped hundreds of ex-SS officers flee Germany. Very rare war-date T.L.S., 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Jan. 22, 1944, in
part: "...I acknowledge that the V8 automobile with police number W36466 will be provided to the Meidlinger Scaffolding Co. during
the war, but it will remain the property of Alfred Schreiber..." . Interestingly, Skorzeny was the owner of that same company. Also
included is Skorzeny's 1939 membership card in a Viennese trade organization, and an original photo, 3 1/2" x 2 1/4", showing a
very young Skorzeny standing beside a touring car with an attractive young lady behind the wheel. Skorzeny is impossibly rare in
war-date material. Three pieces.
161: PAUL EWALD VON KLEIST
USD 200 - 300
PAUL EWALD VON KLEIST(1881 - 1954) German military officer, the top Panzer commander in the German Army and superior to
Guderian and Hoth, invaded France and later the Ukraine where he was captured by the Russians. Partly-printed D.S. in indelible
pencil, 1p. large 4to., [Russia], Feb. 12, 1942, his approval of a list of eight men to be awarded the War Service Cross 2nd Class with
Swords. File holes at left, else fine.
162: PAUL HENNICKE
USD 200 - 300
PAUL HENNICKE(1883 - 1967) SS-Obergruppenführer and General of Police. Headed the Standard "Gotaburg" and served as
Oberführer in the "Fulda-Werra". Partly-printed D.S., 2pp. 4to., Meiningen, Oct. 5, 1938, a report of an interview of
SS-Standartenfuhrer Julius Jacobi. Jacobi admits to using an office vehicle without permission, had gotten into an accident, and was
exposed by a comrade. Boldly signed at conclusion.
163: PAUL J. MUELLER
USD 200 - 300
PAUL J. MUELLER(1892 – 1964) Highly decorated Army major general who served overseas during World War I and World War II.
Mueller led the 81st "Wildcat" Division in its assault of Peleliu, the capture of Ngesebus Island, Kongauru and the Garakayo Islands.
Mueller and the 81st also captured Pulo Anna Island, Kyangel Atoll, and Pais Island before mopping up on Leyte. A fine association
piece, the bound unit history of the 81st "Wildcat" Regiment presented by Mueller to his superior, Lt. Gen. Robert C. Richardson, Jr.
The heavily-illustrated 9" x 12" volume (Washington: Infantry Journal Press) bears a letter of presentation to Richardson clipped to
the front flyleaf, and it is boldly signed by Mueller. The book bears some damp stains to the cover and spine only, otherwise very
good.
164: PAUL RIEGE
USD 250 - 350
PAUL RIEGE(1888 - 1980 ) German Police General and SS squad leader,commander of the BDO in occupied Norway , Poland and
the Czech Republic . He refused to undertake the mass murder at Lidice, complaining of an illness. T.L.S. on official letterhead, 1p.
large 4to., Prague, May 14, 1942 to KURT DALUEGE who has docketed the letter in pencil at top. Riege offers Daluege
congratulations on the birth of his second child, on behalf of the himself and his police organization. File holes at left, else very good.
165: PAUL VON HINDENBURG
USD 200 - 300
PAUL VON HINDENBURG(1847 - 1934) German general and politician, crushed the Russians at Tannenburg and in Poland, forced
to yield the Chancellor's office to Hitler in 1933. Partly-printed D.S. as Reichspresident, 1p. legal folio, Berlin, Sep. 15, 1928,
concerns the retirement of Generalleutnant RICHARD VON PAWELSZ who is permitted thereafter to continue to where his uniform.
Co-signed by Minister of Defense WILHELM GROENER. Richard von Pawelsz (1872-1943) was a German officer, general of
infantry and Reich Commissioner for the Inter-Allied Military Control Commission. Werner Groener (1867-1939), German soldier and
politician, second in command of the German army, oversaw the retreat and demobilization of the defeated German army after
World War I. As anti-Nazi Minister of Defense, he was humiliated by Goring and left public service.
166: PAUL W. TIBBETS
USD 300 - 400
PAUL W. TIBBETS(d. 2008) American bomber pilot of the Enola Gay which delivered the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, August 6,
1945. Fine content A.L.S. penned on the verso of a history student's letter to him, 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.]. Tibbets explains why the
atomic bomb was used: "...The use of the A-bombs was neither 1) retaliatory nor 2) revengeful. Their use was a direct act of war for
this singular purpose of 'imposing our will on the enemy' to bring about an 'unconditional' surrender...". Fine, sold with a copy of his
memoir: "Return of the Enola Gay", privately printed, 340pp. 8vo., signed and dated in 2004 on the frontis portrait. Fine.
167: PAVEL BATITSKY
USD 150 - 200
PAVEL BATITSKY(1910 - 1984) Soviet Marshal, Chief of Staff of soviet military advisers to Chiang Kai-shek. In December 1953 he
was chosen to personally execute Lavrenty Beria as part of a plot led by Nikita Khrushchev and assisted by the military forces of
Marshal Georgy Zhukov. Typed D.S. as commander of the 128th Infantry Corps, 4pp. 4to., 1945, an attestation as to the
competence of the secretary of the newspaper "Banner of Victory". Very good.
168: PETER CREMER
USD 75 - 100
PETER CREMER(1911 - 1992) German U-boat commander during World War II, a recipient of the Knight's Cross. His memoir
"U-Boat Commander", (Annapolis: Naval Instituter Press), 1984. 244pp. 8vo., with dust jacket. A 5" x 3 1/2" b/w signed photo of
Cremer has been affixed to the title page - the same photo is used on the book's dust jacket. Fine.
169: PETER KOSEHEVOY
USD 150 - 200
PETER KOSEHEVOY(1904 - 1976) Soviet Marshal, led on the Volkhov, Stalingrad and Southern fronts. Manuscript D.S. as
Commander of the 5th Army, 4pp. 4to., 1952, an attestation as to the military competence of Lt. Col Stepan Khakimov of the 5th
Army. Very good.
170: PIETRO BADOGLIO
USD 200 - 300
PIETRO BADOGLIO(1871 - 1956) Italian field marshal who conspired with King Victor Emmanuel to depose Mussolini, succeeded
Mussolini as Premier and surrendered Italian forces to the Allies. Excellent and most ironic A.Q.S. on a large album page, in Italian.
In full: "Italian War [World War I] - 630 thousand dead - Pietro Badoglio of Labotino 24 May 1915 - 4 November 1918". Fine. The
dates written correspond to the dates of Italy's participation in the war.
171: PRINCE AUGUST-WILHELM OF PRUSSIA
USD 400 - 600
PRINCE AUGUST-WILHELM OF PRUSSIA(1887 - 1949) Fourth son of Kaiser Wilhelm II, against his father's will, he joined the
"dangerous, revolutionary" NSDAP on April 1, 1930 and was used as a propaganda tool. Useless after Hitler's rise to power, he was
denounced for making derogatory remarks about Goebbels and as the Russians closed in, he fled until captured by Americans. Died
while awaiting trial by the Soviets. Rare S.P. in S.A. uniform, 4" x 5 3/4" b/w, a chest, up pose signed: "Heil Hitler! August Wilhelm
Prinz v. Preussen S.A. Grup Dortmund 7.12.35.". Fine.
172: ROBERT KROPP
USD 100 - 150
ROBERT KROPPPersonal valet to Field Marshal Hermann Goring. A fine collection of five items, includes six signed items: A.L.S.
on a 4" x 6" correspondence card, Berchtesgaden, July 12 1970; S.P. 3" x 5" b/w, a repro. of a photo of Kropp in the Ukraine in
1943, signed with rank on verso; Kropp's name and return address cut from an envelope, mounted, with a photo, 4 3/4" x 6 3/4", b/w
showing Goering in his white field marshal uniform from Kropp's archives. Also included is a D.S., 1p. 8vo., Seegraben, March 19,
1943, a receipt from the Reichswerke Aktiengesellschaft Alpine Montanbetriebe "Hermann Goering" - Steiermark to a sawmill,
payment and delivery of wood.
173: ROBERT RITTER VON GREIM
USD 200 - 300
ROBERT RITTER VON GREIM(1892 - 1945) German Field Marshal and last head of the Luftwaffe, a Knights Cross winner involved
in the invasion of Poland, the Battle for Norway, the Battle of Britain and Operation Barbarossa. His final words before taking cyanide
were: "I am the head of the Luftwaffe, but I have no Luftwaffe". Fine association typed D.S. on German Aviation Co. Ltd. letterhead,
2pp. 4to. Wurzburg, Mar. 22, 1928 harshly criticizing trainee pilot Carl Vieck - - who would later become a superb military aviator and
would command Jagdfliegerführer Luftflotte 2. In part: "...He did not set course immediately for Wurzburg...allegedly to get in flying
hours and gain experience...Herr Vieck declared that he had to make a forced landing owing to an engine defect...[he] did not switch
off the engine, but called two workmen...and asked for information on where he was...If Herr Vieck had had an engine failure...he
would have felt obliged...to leave the aircraft...and to investigate and cure the engine trouble...a case of inexcusable negligence...I
am compelled to declare him deficient...in the maturity of character and in the reliability which one has to expect from a pilot...".
Marginal tears and wear, two files holes, but no loss of text and boldly signed. With translation.
174: ROBERT RITTER VON GREIM
USD 250 - 350
ROBERT RITTER VON GREIM(1892 - 1945) German Field Marshal and last head of the Luftwaffe, a Knights Cross winner involved
in the invasion of Poland, the Battle for Norway, the Battle of Britain and Operation Barbarossa. His final words before taking cyanide
were: "I am the head of the Luftwaffe, but I have no Luftwaffe." T.L.S. on official letterhead, 1p. large 4to., Dec. 10, 1937 to FRITZ
TODT. Todt had recommended a man, "Kysper", to lead a military flying school, but von Greim does not believe that the man would
be a suitable administration officer. He does recognize the man's practical abilities, but still postpones a decision on the subject. File
holes at left margin, else very good.
175: ROBERT STANDFORD-TUCK AND J. E. "JOHNNIE" JOHNSON
USD 100 - 150
ROBERT STANDFORD-TUCK AND J. E. "JOHNNIE" JOHNSONPair of two signed art prints of works by Robert Taylor, each 24" x
20", includes ROBERT STANDFORD-TUCK (1916-1987) British fighter pilot and commander of a Hawker Hurricane squadron. He
had 29 solo kills at the time of his capture in January, 1942, signed art print "Victory over Dunkirk", shows a Spitfire banking in the
midst of a dogfight over the French coast, signed in pencil at bottom, with the second print: "Johnnie Johnson Leading 144 Canadian
Wing Over the Normandy Beaches, 6th June 1944", signed in pencil by Johnson at bottom, very lightly foxed at margins. Also
included is an unrelated 22" x 29 1/2" color print: "The Tin Goose", by Laura Huff, 1987, #7/200, a delightful image of the Ford
Tri-Motor. Three pieces.
176: RODION MALINOVSKY
USD 150 - 200
RODION MALINOVSKY(1898 - 1967) Soviet marshal, led the powerful Soviet Second Guards and sealed the fate of 250,000
German and other Axis soldiers trapped in the Stalingrad pocket, defeated 400,000 Axis troops in Hungary. Typed D.S. as Head
Commander of Troops, Far Eastern Region, 4pp. 4to., 1949, an attestation as to the competence of the head of a political
department. Also signed by Hero of the Soviet Union, Commander ALFANASY BELOBORODOV (1903-1990). Very good.
177: SEMYON KURKOTKIN
USD 100 - 150
SEMYON KURKOTKIN(1917 - 1990) Soviet Marshal, fought in the armored corps rising to become a brigade commander. Kurkotkin
fought with the Voronezh Front and later the 1st Ukrainian Front. Partly-printed D.S. as Commander, 10th Guards Tank Div., 4pp.
4to., 1955, an attestation as to the military competence of an artillery regiment officer. Very good.
178: SEMYON TIMOSHENKO
USD 200 - 300
SEMYON TIMOSHENKO(1895 - 1970) Marshal of the Soviet Union. After serving as Stalin's first chief commander, Timoshenko, he
served as overall commander at Stalingrad, Leningrad, Caucasus, and on the Baltic fronts. Partly-printed D.S. as head of the
Belorussian Military Distyrict, 4pp. 4to., 1952, an attestation as to the competence of the Commander, 164th Guards Regiment Ivan
Kozyarenko. Very good.
179: SEMYON TIMOSHENKO
USD 200 - 300
SEMYON TIMOSHENKO(1895 - 1970) Marshal of the Soviet Union. After serving as Stalin's first chief commander, Timoshenko, he
served as overall commander at Stalingrad, Leningrad, Caucasus, and on the Baltic fronts. Typed D.S., 1p.4to., 1955, the text of a
telegram sending greetings to Alexander Yakushov upon his promotion to lieutrenant-general. Very good.
180: SERGEI GORSHKOV
USD 100 - 150
SERGEI GORSHKOV(1910 - 1988) Soviet naval officer, during World War II he distinguished himself in landings on the Kerch
Peninsula. Appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Soviet Navy by Khrushchev, and under Leonid Brezhnev oversaw a massive naval
build-up. Partly-printed D.S. as Commander of the Fleet, , 4pp. 4to., 1959, an attestation as to the military competence of a Captain,
2nd Class. Very good.
181: SERGEI SHTEMENKO
USD 200 - 300
SERGEI SHTEMENKO(1907 - 1976) Soviet general who served as the Chief of the Soviet Armed Forces General Staff from
1948-52, took part in the operational planning of the Battles for Crimea, the Caucasus and Stalingrad, escorted Stalin to the Tehran
Conference. Fine association typed D.S., 4pp. legal folio, Dec. 28, 1972 to IVAN KONEV, (1897-1973), Soviet general who retook
much of Eastern Europe and was crucial in the capture of Berlin. Shtemenko warmly congratulates his old comrade in arms upon the
latter's 75th (and last) birthday. Fine, in faux red leather presentation binder.
182: SERGEI SOKOLOV
USD 100 - 150
SERGEI SOKOLOV(1911 - 2012) Soviet Marshal and Minister of Defense. Partly-printed D.S. as commander of the Leningrad
District, 4pp. 4to., 1962, an attestation as to the military competence of a colonel heading an air defense section. Very good.
183: SERGEY BIRYUZOV
USD 150 - 200
SERGEY BIRYUZOV(1904 - 1964) Soviet Marshal, a brilliant staff officer during World War II who helped plan and carry out the
expulsion of all German forces from the Ukraine, and then helped plan and carry out the liberation of Bulgaria and Yugoslavia.
Partly-printed D.S. as commander of the 39th Army, 4pp. 4to., 1952, an attestation as to the military competence of an artillery
officer. Also signed by AFANASY BELOBORODOV, twice Hero of the Soviet Union. Very good.
184: SOVIET GENERALS
USD 250 - 350
SOVIET GENERALSDocument signed by three important Soviet generals of World War II, an attestation as the capabilities of the
chief of staff of the 271st Infantry Division, 2pp. 4to., Feb. 19, 1945. Among those signing are: ANDREI GRECHKO (1903 - 1976)
Soviet general who desperately resisted the German advance in the south, liberated Kiev and the Ukraine and occupied Prague,
IVAN PETROV(1896-1958) Soviet general, led at the Battle of Odessa, Battle of Sevastopol and was noted for heading the Separate
Coastal Army; and LEV MEKHLIS (1896-1958) Soviet general, Stalin's personal, Stalin's personal secretary. Very good.
185: THEODOR EICKE
USD 400 - 600
THEODOR EICKE(1892 - 1943) Infamous commander of Dachau, Eicke encouraged his concentration camp staff to live up to their
death's head symbol and treat Dachau's prisoners with "inflexible harshness", fittingly killed on the Eastern Front. War-date T.L.S. in
indelible pencil on his "Der Fuhrer der SS-Totenkopfverbande", rubber-stamped letterhead, 1p. large 4to., [n.p.], June 3, 1936
concerning SS-Obersturmbannfuhrer Kurt Launer. Eicke has an opening for a company leader in the V.SS-Totenkopfverbande
"Brandenburg" and asks that Launer be appointed a "Hundertschaftsfuhrer" and encloses a letter Launer had written to
Commandant Schmidt at KL Sachsenburg. Multiple dockets, very good. Launer served in Eicke's 3rd SS Panzer Division and the
17th SS Panzer Grenadier Division and was awarded the Knights Cross.
186: UDO VON WOYRSCH
USD 200 - 300
UDO VON WOYRSCH(1895 - 1983) SS- Obergruppenführer, SS and Police Leader in Elbe and Dresden, Woyrsch also
commanded the Einsatzgruppen in Poland. The brutality of this Einsatzgruppen in Kattowitz was such that outraged Wehrmacht
officers interceded with the Gestapo to have it withdrawn. Jailed for four years. Rare T.L.S. as SS and Police Leader of Dresden, 1p.
large 4to., Dresden, Sep.14, 1942 to KURT DALUEGE (1897-1946) Chief of Security Police in SD central office, who has docketed
the letter. Untranslated, but clearly pertains to police business and regulations handed down by Himmler. File holes at left, else very
good.
187: VASILY I. CHUIKOV
USD 150 - 200
VASILY I. CHUIKOV(1900 - 1982) Russian general who was an essential planner and director of the battle of Stalingrad, his forces
headed the spearhead to Berlin, where he had the honor of receiving the surrender of the city from General Krebs. Partly-printed
D.S., 4pp. 4to., Kiev, 1959, an attestation as to the competence of Guards Col. Sergey Ivanchenko. Very good.
188: VASILY PETROV
USD 150 - 200
VASILY PETROV(1917 - 2014) Soviet Marshal, he fought in the defense of Odessa, Sevastopol and the campaign in the Caucasus.
He later took part in the liberation of the Ukraine and the invasion of Romania. Partly-printed D.S. as commander of infantry, 4pp.
4to., 1982, an attestation as to the military competence of army Gen. IVAN GERASIMOV in Kiev. Very good.
189: WALTHER FUNK
USD 200 - 300
WALTHER FUNK(1890 - 1960) Nazi Minister of Economics who confiscated goods of imprisoned jews to the Reichsbank via
Himmler. Sentenced to life imprisonment. Partly-printed D.S. "Walther Funk" as Minister of Finance, 1p. sm. folio, Berchtesgaden,
June 28, 1938, the appointment of Dr. Roland Kuhn to serve as an Assessor. Signed by Funk at lower-right, with lithographed
signature of Adolf Hitler. Some uneven toning and file holes at left margin, in original presentation folder. Sold with Kuhn's award of
the War Merit Cross 2nd Class, with facsimile signature (badly toned). Two pieces.
190: WALTHER MODEL
USD 150 - 200
WALTHER MODEL(1891 - 1945) German field marshal who led German armies against fierce Russian resistance at Moscow and
Kursk, threw back Montgomery's attack at Arnhem, and killed himself following his defeat in the Ruhr Pocket. War-date Hoffmann
portrait photo of Model showing him in uniform, inscribed in another hand and signed on verso. Some old fixative covers signature
which remains fully visible.
191: WALTHER NEHRING
USD 60 - 80
WALTHER NEHRING(1892 - 1983) German general, an Afrika Korps commander who enveloped the British on the Gazala Line, led
the 1st Panzer Army in Silesia, captured by the Russians. His signature and sentiment on the front panel of an envelope, dated June
23, 1969. Fine.
192: WALTHER VON BRAUCHITSCH
USD 200 - 300
WALTHER VON BRAUCHITSCH(1881 - 1948) German field marshal and commander in chief who formally led the campaigns
against Greece, France, Poland and the USSR. Typed D.S., 1p. large 4to., Berlin, July 7, 1938, a promotion of a man to command
I.Batt. Inf. Reg. 2, and the transfer of the man currently commanding that battalion. Fine.
194: WILHELM GROENER
USD 100 - 150
WILHELM GROENER(1867-1939) German soldier and politician, second in command of the German army, oversaw the retreat and
demobilisation of the defeated German army after World War I. As anti-Nazi Minister of Defense, he was humiliated by Goring and
left public service. Typed D.S. as Minister of Defense, 1p. large 4to., Berlin, June 7, 1928, the appointment of two surgeon's
assistants. Fine.
195: WILHELM KEITEL
USD 400 - 500
WILHELM KEITEL(1882 - 1946) German field marshall and army chief of staff under Adolf Hitler, convicted of war crimes and
executed at Nuremburg. Typed D.S., 1p. large 4to., [Berlin], Jan. 18, 1942, promotion of a police official to the rank of lieutenant in
accordance with a law concerning war dead, missing and wounded. Fine.
196: WILHELM MURR
USD 150 - 200
WILHELM MURR(1888 - 1945) Gauleiter of Württemberg-Hohenzollern, and from early 1933 held the offices of State President and
Reichsstatthalter of Württemberg. He forbade surrender, and at war's end committed suicide. S.P. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a chest, up
pose in uniform boldly signed at bottom. Fine.
197: WILHELM SPEIDEL
USD 150 - 200
WILHELM SPEIDEL(1895 - 1970) Luftwaffe general, the last to be appointed during the war, and Military Commander of Greece.
Convicted in the murder of hundreds of civilians at Kalavryta, but jailed for only six years. Lot of two T.L.S.s "Helm", each 2pp. legal
folio, Nurtingen, 1965, sent to the American ex-military attache in Berlin, Jacob C. Wuest. Largely untranslated. Some fold splits and
a paperclip stain, else very good.
198: WILLI MARSCHLER
USD 100 - 150
WILLI MARSCHLER(1893 - 1952) German politician, Reich Governor of Thuringia. Excellent 3 1/2 x 5 1/2" half-length postcard
photo in S.A. uniform, signed in pencil at the conclusion of a letter in another hand on verso. Also signed by an unknown on recto.
Fine.
199: WOLFGANG LUTH
USD 300 - 400
WOLFGANG LUTH(1913-1945) German U-boat ace with 46 "kills", accidentally shot and killed by a German sentry. Luth was given
the last state funeral of the Third Reich, the only U-boat commander to be so honored. A scarce volume from his personal library,
"Von Potsdam Nach Doorn" by Graft Ernst zu Reventlow (Berlin: M. A. Klieber Verlag), 1940. 494pp. 8vo. Signed "Wolfgang Luth
1941" in pencil of the front flyleaf, as was his custom. Scattered foxing, else very good. Reventlow was a rabid anti-Semite and
headed the anti-clerical and anti-Christian German Faith Movement.
200: (MILITARY AUTOGRAPHS)
USD 100 - 150
(MILITARY AUTOGRAPHS)Lot of four items signed by military notables, includes GABBY GABRESKI signed 8" x 10" photos,
JAMES H. DOOLITTLE post-war Lindbergh commemorative cover; JOHN J. PERSHING signature on an album page; and EUGENE
B. FLUCKEY 1993 signed check. Very good.
201: LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER ACES
USD 400 - 600
LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER ACESOrnate bound album of individual quarto-sized signed biographical and informational sheets signed by
various Luftwaffe fighter aces of distinction, issued ca. 1985 by the Military Gallery. Each page, with text in the first person, bears a
portrait of the signer, his biography, information on his unit, a description of the aircraft he flew in combat, and a sample of a combat
report in his own words. Signers include: HERMANN BUCHNER, MARTIN DREWES, ADOLF GALLAND, ALFRED GRISLAWSKI,
JOSEPH HAIBOCK, ERICH HARTMANN, DIETER HRABAK, HERBERT IHLEFELD, HANS-JOACHIM JABS, WALTER
KRUPINSKI, HEINZ LANGE, FRITZ LOSIGKEIT, JULIUS MEIMBERG, EDUARD NEUMANN, FRIEDRICH OBLESER, GUNTHER
RALL, ERNST-WILHELM REINERT, ERICH RUDORFFER, WALTER SCHUCK, JOHANNES STEINHOFF, GERHARD THYBEN,
HANNES TRAUTLOFT, WALTER WOLFRUM, and PAUL ZOERNER. Fine condition, presented in a blue leather album with gilt trim
and gilt Pilots Badge on cover.
202: MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
USD 30 - 60
MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTSLot of three items signed by two Medal of Honor recipients, includes JOE FOSS (1915-2003)
Leading fighter pilot of the USMC, awarded for action at Guadalcanal, signed photo showing him with Apollo astronaut JIM IRWIN,
along with a signed note of thanks concerning the American Patriot Fund, with MICHAEL NOVOSEL (1922-2006) Vietnam medical
evacuation helicopter pilot, M.O.H. card, signed. Fine.
203: P-38 LIGHTNING SIGNED PRINT
USD 150 - 200
P-38 LIGHTNING SIGNED PRINTFine print of a P-38 signed by five famous military aviators, 19" x 15" sight, shows the P-38
Jandina III signed by its pilot, ace JAY ROBBINS, also signed by fellow aces REX BARBER, GERALD BROWN and JOHN W.
MITCHELL, and by artist MAX CRACE. Very good, framed.
204: HELLFIRE CORNER
USD 300 - 400
"HELLFIRE CORNER"Superb signed art print "Hellfire Corner" by William Philips, 29" x 23 1/2", no. 386/1,250, shows an
engagement of British and German aircraft over England, signed by the artist and also signed by United States Col. FRANCIS S.
"GABBY" GABRESKI, Canadian Wing Commander HUGH C. GODEFROY, German aces ADOLF GALLAND, WALTER
KRUPINSKI, GUNTHER RALL, and JOHANNES STEINHOFF, and British ace J.E. "JOHNNIE" JOHNSON, Group Captain BRIAN
KINGCOME, Wing Commander GEOFFREY PAGE and Wing Commander BOB STANFORD-TUCK. Very good.
205: DUEL OF EAGLES
USD 100 - 150
"DUEL OF EAGLES"Color art print, "Duel of Eagles" by Robert Taylor, 24" x 20", shows an ME-109 piloted by ADOLF GALLAND in
close pursuit in close pursuit of DOUGLAS BADER over northern France in 1941, signed by both pilots in the lower white margin.
Also inscribed and signed by British ace J. E. "JOHNNIE" JOHNSON. Foxed, some intruding on the image but most of which would
mat-out.
206: KNIGHT'S CROSS AWARD TO SS-HAUPTSTURMFUHRER GERHARD
USD 20,000 - 30,000
KNIGHT'S CROSS AWARD TO SS-HAUPTSTURMFUHRER GERHARD PLEISSKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross award document
issued to SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer Gerhard "Gerd" Pleiss (1915-1941), 1st SS Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler, SS number 323
807, 4pp. 13 1/2" x 17" on parchment, "Fuhrerhauptquartier" [Berlin], April 20, 1941. The ornately-lettered document is accomplished
in India ink and gold with a hand-inked signature of Adolf Hitler at bottom, and was presented on Hitler's 51st birthday. Sold with
presentation leather folder, string within and vellum interior in good condition, the exterior corners bumped and a bit worn, the
reverse slightly discolored in places. Produced at the workshop of the brilliant bookbinder and decoration designer Frieda Thiersch.
Overall very good to fine. Award documents for the Knights Cross awarded to Waffen-SS soldiers are especially rare and desirable.
During the 1941 Balkans Campaign, Gerhard Priess was the commander of the 1st Companie LSSAH and was given the task of
securing the Klidi Pass during the Battle of Vevi which at the time was being defended by British units. On April 12, 1941 Pleiss
captured that key position which allowed the LSSAH to pass through and on into Greece, capturing more than 100 prisoners and 20
machine guns. Despite being wounded, Pleiss remained with his men until they were relieved. The British front collapsed, the road
into Greece was opened, and Pleiss was awarded the Knight's Cross for his brilliant leadership. At Rostov on Nov. 17, 1941 Pleiss
stepped on a land mine and was mortally wounded.
207: SS HONOR GOBLET PRESENTED TO SS-HAUPTSTURMFUHRER
USD 10,000 - 15,000
SS HONOR GOBLET PRESENTED TO SS-HAUPTSTURMFUHRER GERHARD PLEISSA very large, superbly crafted
Leibstandarte SS honor goblet with case, presented by Sepp Dietrich and the L.A.H. to an SS Haupsturmfuhrer who was awarded
the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross in 1941. This oversized goblet stands 13 5/8" tall and opens to 6 1/2" at the top. The front of the
piece is expertly engraved: "In United Loyalty SS Haupsturmfuhrer Gerhard Pleiss" above SS runes which lie within a circular
cross-hatched field encircled by oak leaf wreaths. Beneath appears the name of the presenter of this fine gift: "Sepp Dietrich
Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler". On the reverse of the chalice is an equally well accomplished engraved national eagle atop an oak
leaf wreath which bears within a mobile swastika. Although tarnished the goblet bears no apparent dents, dings or scratches. A small
flower-like maker's hallmark appears at the rear bottom of the goblet, the mark unknown to us. The chalice is offered with its original
red satin lined fitted case trimmed in black and silver SS piping. The wood case bears a red paper covering, worn in places, and one
of the hinges is broken. Two swastikas or runes on its cover are covered with red disks, likely by a German dealer per national law.
GERHARD PLEISS (1915-1941) was an SS-Haupsturmfuhrer in the 1st SS Div. Leibstandarte "Adolf Hitler". He was awarded an
Iron Cross 1st Class during the Battle of France and his Knights Cross in the Balkans while commanding 1st Companie LSSAH.
Despite being wounded, Pleiss captured the key Greek position of Klidi allowing the division to pass through the mountains and into
Greece and taking numerous British prisoners en route. In the attack on Rostov, Pleiss stepped upon a mine and was klilled. This is
a fantastic one-of-a-kind piece, the pride of any SS collection.
208: KNIGHTS CROSS RECOMMENDATION FOR SS-OBERFUHRER HERMANN
USD 3,000 - 4,000
KNIGHTS CROSS RECOMMENDATION FOR SS-OBERFUHRER HERMANN PRIESSRare, fine content typed D.S. (signed
carbon), "Headquarters O.K.H.", 4pp.4to., [Berlin], Apr. 24, 1943, the recommendation that Waffen-SS Obefuhrer HERMANN
PRIESS, SS Panzergrenadier Div. "Totenkopf", be awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. The document cites his actions:
"...by the closing of the ring around Demjansk by the Russians on 3.2..42...Priess took over as artillery commander...the available
combined batteries of the Group Eicke...Priess with his great experience...and week-long attacks by the Russians...destroyed the
enemy...due to his leadership...they did not lose a foot of the 41 km. front held by Group Eicke...and held Fortress Demjansk...".
Approved and signed at conclusion by RUDOLF SCHMUNDT (1896 - 1944), General and Chief Adjutant of the Wehrmacht and a
close friend of Hitler, mortally wounded in the July 20, 1944 bomb attempt on Hitler's life. The first page of the citation bears an ink
notation that the Knights Cross: "...was awarded by the Fuhrer 28.4.43...". File holes and a vertical plit between leaves, else very
good. Sold with a period 5" x 7" photo with paper caption on verso showing Priess with Knights Cross, Oak Leaves and Swords.
HERMANN PRIESS (1901–1985) was the commander of 3rd SS Division Totenkopf following the death of Theodor Eicke in
February 1943. He would also receive Oak Leaves and Swords. Post-war, Priess was imprisoned for complicity in the murder of
American prisoners at Malmedy.
209: PRELIMINARY KNIGHTS CROSS AND GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD
USD 2,000 - 3,000
PRELIMINARY KNIGHTS CROSS AND GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD AWARD DOCUMENTS TO AN SS OFFICERERICH
OLBOETNER (1917-1944) SS-Sturmbannfuhrer serving in the Waffen-SS, recipient of the Knights Cross. Olboeter was in the 13th
Panzerjäger company under the command, and a protégé, of Kurt Meyer. He was given command of the 15th Company, 1st SS
Panzergrenadier Regiment, LSSAH in 1941 at the start of Operation Barbarossa, and was awarded the Iron Cross, 1st Class.
Olboeter was awarded the German Cross in Gold while in command of the 5th (Heavy) Company, 1st SS Panzer Reconnaissance
Battalion. He was then posted to the newly formed SS Division, 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend, in July 1943, initially in
command of the 12th SS Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion but later moved to command of III.(Armoured) Battalion, 26th SS
Panzergrenadier Regiment. He was awarded the Knight's Cross during the Normandy campaign. Near Hirson, France, he drove over
a land mine planted by the French Resistance and died of his wounds on Sep. 2 ,1944.Rare D.S., a provisional award of the Knights
Cross of the Iron Cross awarded in the name of "Der Fuhrer" to SS-Sturmbannfuhrer Erich Olboeter, Commander III/ Pz.G.R. 26
"Hitler Jugend", issued at OKH Headquarters, 1p. 8vo., [Berlin], Aug. 2, 1944, signed by an unidentified generalleutnant. The
document bears a tear from the bottom margin to the central horizontal fold and was at one time repaired on verso with cello tape worthy of proper restoration. Accompanied by Olboeter's award of the German Cross in Gold, 1p. 8vo., [Berlin], Mar. 26, 1943,
signed by JOACHIM KEITEL. Tear in the same location as previous document, and Keitel's signature has faded substantially.
Finally, there is a German publication, 4pp. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], indicating the soldier's receipt of the German Cross in Gold (split
horizontally). A rare grouping of award documents to the same soldier - worthy of restoration.
210: FRENCH COAST PHOTO BOOK USED IN D-DAY LANDINGS
USD 2,000 - 3,000
FRENCH COAST PHOTO BOOK USED IN D-DAY LANDINGSAn important relic of the D-Day landings, a 'concertina-style' beach
silhouette books containing a series of connected photographs showing the Normandy beaches, typically used by landing craft crews
to help them identify landmarks, so that they could ensure they delivered the troops on board to the correct location. The booklet is
comprised of 30 11 1/2" x 8" plates, all connected, all but two showing the French coastline in consecutive images from La
Madaleine to Hameau du Nord. Within this coastline lay UTAH BEACH, site of one of the major American landings. Each image was
taken from one-quarter to one-half mile offshore and important shore structures are identified, such as casemates, substantial
houses, strongpoints gaps in seawalls, etc. The photos are contained within a 12" x 9" green leatherette folder marked: "BOOKLET
M. FRANCE. NORTH COAST" with various other notes and publication date of February, 1944. The presentation was prepared by
the little-recognized Inter-Services Topographical Department (ISTD) at Oxford. This research group sifted through mountains of
data to present the best invasion location alternatives to allied planners. This photo book was one of the group's most important
contributions. From the estate of a high-ranking U.S. Army officer said to have been involved in the invasion.
211: OMAHA AND UTAH BEACHES CONTOUR AND GRADIENT DRAWINGS
USD 2,000 - 3,000
OMAHA AND UTAH BEACHES CONTOUR AND GRADIENT DRAWINGSImportant set of eight printed drawing and tracings
depicting the contour and gradients, or "rise" of the American landing beaches OMAHA and UTAH, from low-water level to the
seawall at UTAH and the top of the bluffs at OMAHA. These images, all marked "TOP SECRET BIGOT" individually show in printed
images side views of the gradients of "UTAH NORTH" and "UTAH SOUTH", along with "OMAHA EAST" and "OMAHA WEST". Also
present are four tracing templates with similar captions, these showing the contour of the beaches at various dates and various
levels of tides. These tracings show the varying amount of exposed beach at various levels of tide. Taken together, the beach
gradient and contour levels were most important to those navigating landing craft and their superiors in order to determine the best
locations in which to off-load attacking soldiers. Most worthy of study would be the OMAHA images, which show the various
depressions and "shingle" in which the first waves of soldiers regrouped under intense enemy fire. The printed gradient images are
slightly toned at margins, the tracings are split vertically due to the brittleness of the tracing paper, and a few have just minor loss
thereat.
212: MAP TRACINGS USED FOR D-DAY LANDINGS
USD 600 - 800
MAP TRACINGS USED FOR D-DAY LANDINGSLot of four 13" x 14" pieces of tracing paper printed with late corrections to nautical
maps showing fortifications, obstacles, etc., used in the American and British landings on D-Day, or covering nearby beaches.
Careful research would reveal the exact part of the Normandy coast covered by each tracing, but all material from the same archive
has concerned only the used landing beaches and their vicinity. Each map bears a legend which may include artillery positions,
casemates, anti-aircraft emplacements, anti-tank guns, strongpoints, radar, searchlights, mines, etc. The maps are generally cleanly
split horizontally as they were stored folded and the tracing paper has split over time, but any loss is very minimal and a condition
report for each map is available. Once mended and researched, these would make excellent display items.
213: PRISONER INFORMATION CARDS FROM "CAMP ASHCAN"
USD 1,000 - 1,500
PRISONER INFORMATION CARDS FROM "CAMP ASHCAN"Important set of 52 original carbons titled: "Prisoner of War
Preliminary Record", each 8" x 8", information forms and fingerprint cards from the infamous Allied prisoner-of-war camp in the
Palace Hotel of Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg, code named "Camp Ashcan". Each hard is annotated "CCPWE #32", an
abbreviation for the Central Continental Prisoner of War Enclosure #32. Operating from May to August 1945, it served as a
processing station and interrogation center for the 86 most prominent surviving Nazi leaders prior to their trial in Nuremberg,
including Hermann Göring and Karl Dönitz. Each card bears the prisoner's name, place of birth, next of kin, date of capture, date of
arrival, date of transfer, physical description, distinguishing marks, etc. Among the cards present are those created for HERMANN
GORING, WILHELM KEITEL, ALBERT KESSELRING, ALFRED ROSENBERG, FRANZ RITTER VON EPP, ERWIN KRAUS, KARL
DONITZ, HERMANN REINECKE, ROBERT LEY, PAUL WEGENER, GEORG LINDEMANN, FRANZ SELDTE, ALFRED JODL,
KURT DALUEGE, WALTER BUCH, HANS FRANK, JULIUS STREICHER, JOACHIM VON RIBBENTROP, LEONARDO CONTI,
ARTHUR SEYSS-INQUART, KARL BRANDT, WILHELM FRICK, ALBERT SPEER, and other top Nazi administrator, military
leaders, aides, etc. Very good. Security was so tight at the camp that even the MPs guarding the perimeter knew not what went on
inside; they quipped that getting in required "a pass signed by God, and then somebody has to verify the signature". Conditions in
the prison were Spartan. The hotel furniture was replaced by Army cots and collapsible tables. On 10 August 1945, the prisoners
were transferred to Nuremberg to stand trial, and the camp was disbanded shortly afterwards. Ex: Charles Hamilton, to our
consignor.
214: MAP TRACINGS USED FOR D-DAY LANDINGS AT GOLD, JUNO AND
USD 1,000 - 1,500
MAP TRACINGS USED FOR D-DAY LANDINGS AT GOLD, JUNO AND SWORD BEACHESLot of four 13" x 14" pieces of tracing
paper printed with late corrections to nautical maps showing fortifications, obstacles, etc., used in the Allied landings at Gold, Juno or
Sword beaches, or covering nearby beaches. Careful research would reveal the exact part of the Normandy coast covered by each
tracing, but all material from the same archive has concerned only the American landing beaches and their vicinity. Each map bears
a legend which may include artillery positions, casemates, anti-aircraft emplacements, anti-tank guns, strongpoints, radar,
searchlights, mines, etc. The maps are generally cleanly split horizontally as they were stored folded and the tracing paper has split
over time, but any loss is very minimal and a condition report for each map is available. Once mended and researched, these would
make excellent display items.
215: GEN. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON REPORTS ON PACIFIC BASES
USD 400 - 600
GEN. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON REPORTS ON PACIFIC BASESROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954) American Army
general, Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and commanded all Army personnel in the
Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. Fine content compilation: "Reports Submitted to the Chief of Staff by Major General Robert C.
Richardson, Jr.", approx. 100pp. 4to., May 27 - July 8, 1942, stamped: "SECRET" and addressed to the Asst. Secretary of War J. J.
McCloy. Included is a series of 19 retained copies of telegrams between Richardson, Gen. George Marshall and Gen. Douglas
MacArthur concerning Richardson's inspection trip to Australia and the possibility of his establishing a command post there;
recommendations for Hawaii, Christmas Island, Canton Island, Australia (noting the resentment of Americans being under the
command of Australians), New Caledonia, Efate, and Fiji. Of particular interest is Richardson's assessment of the situation in
Australia, and especially the lack of sufficient air power and air crews. He sees Australia as having inadequate self-defense forces
especially with the Japanese reinforcement of Guadalcanal. Excellent content! From Robertson's estate.
216: BRIGADIER GENERAL COMMISSION OF GEN. ROBERT C.
USD 300 - 400
BRIGADIER GENERAL COMMISSION OF GEN. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR.ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954)
American Army general, Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and commander of all
Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. During World War I, Richardson served as Liaison Officer for G.H.Q
Allied Headquarters and with American Armies, Corps, and Divisions during the combat operations of 1918. Richardson was one of
the chief planners of the Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, reporting directly to Pershing. Important D.S., 1p. folio
parchment, Washington, June 1, 1938, Richardson's promotion to serve as "Brigadier General in the Regular Army", signed by
Secretary of War HENRY H. WOODRING. Very good. At the time, Richardson was commanding the 5th Cavalry at Fort Clark,
Texas.
217: PATTON COMMENDS THE FOURTH ARMORED DIVISION
USD 200 - 300
PATTON COMMENDS THE FOURTH ARMORED DIVISIONField-printed commendation, 2pp. 4to., "Headquarters Third United
States Army", Jan. 20, 1945 and signed in type by Gen. GEORGE S. PATTON, JR. On the day that the German counter-offensive
ground to a halt, Patton commends the 4th Armored Division, in part: "...The outstanding celerity of your movement and the
unremitting, vicious and skillful manner in which you pushed the attack, terminating at the end of four days and nights of incessant
battle in the relief of BASTOGNE, constitute one of the finest chapters in the glorious history of the U.S. Army...". On the verso,
generals John Milliken and Hugh Gaffey further commend the gallantry of the 4th. Folds and a bit soiled, as one would expect.
218: CONTEMPORARY GEORGE S. PATTON MEMORIAL BOOKLET
USD 150 - 200
CONTEMPORARY GEORGE S. PATTON MEMORIAL BOOKLETVery rare booklet published following the death of Gen. George S.
Patton, "In Memoriam George S. Patton, Jr. General U.S. Army", 32pp. 7" x 9 1/2", (Bad Tolz, Germany: 667 Engr. Repro Train, 3rd
Army H.Q.), 1946. Paperboards, with frontis portrait of a painting of Patton in uniform, foreword by Gen.Lucius Truscott. This rare
printing was the first memorial tribute to Patton, published at his headquarters just two months after his death. It contains
Eisenhower's general order announcing the death, the Third and Seventh Army announcements, an address by Secretary of War
Robert Patterson, a series of illustrated articles written about the general, and the text of Patton's Oct. 7, 1945 farewell to his Third
Army. With a 5" x 4" b/w photo showing Gen. Geoffrey Keyes, Patton's close friend and deputy commander, laying a wreath at
Patton's grave. Fine, from Keyes' estate.
219: BEFORE KASSERINE, AMERICANS ARE DRUNK AND DISORDERLY
USD 75 - 100
BEFORE KASSERINE, AMERICANS ARE DRUNK AND DISORDERLYFine content typed manuscript (carbon), 2pp.4to., unsigned
by from the papers of Patton's deputy commander Gen. Geoffrey Keyes clearly showing the complete breakdown of discipline
among American troops shortly before the engagements which led to the debacles at Kasserine Pass, Feb. 19, 1942. Keyes
mentions offenses committed by soldiers at Rabat: "...urinating in the public streets...singing and shouting throughout the
night...accosting women...soliciting them up to their doorsteps...force their ways into cafes after closing...sentinels under arms
smoking and drinking...indecent proposals...colored soldiers frequenting all cafes, although two have been set aside for them...".
Very good.
220: ROLAND FREISLER SENTENCES A DOCTOR TO DEATH
USD 300 - 400
ROLAND FREISLER SENTENCES A DOCTOR TO DEATHROLAND FREISLER (1893-1945) Notorious Nazi lawyer and judge. He
was State Secretary of the Reich Ministry of Justice and President of the People's Court which was set up outside constitutional
authority. This court handled cases of political actions against Adolf Hitler's dictatorial regime by conducting a series of show trials.
Fascinating typed D.S., 4pp. legal folio total, Sep. 8, 1943, Dr. Alois Geiger is sentenced to death for "defeatism". Geiger had:
"...weakened the belief of our victory of the pregnant wife of a German soldier, making her believe that her husband could be
murdered for being a Nazi if the war was to be lost. This attack of our military morale...he will be sentenced to death...Geiger told the
wife that she was brave to bring another child into the world...defeat by the Russians will be worse than defeat by the British or
Americans..." Marginal tape stain, still very good.
221: (GESTAPO)
USD 150 - 200
(GESTAPO)Lot of three documents, all concerning the firm C. Beuttenmuller Metallwarenfabrik", two of which are 1938 Gestapo
letters indicating that the Gestapo had investigated two of the firm's employees and found them clear of any potential flaws in
personal history, associations, etc. The third letter, 2pp. 4to., Apr. 3, 1935, is from the Reichs War Ministry claiming that canisters
ordered from the firm had a production fault and seeking a discounted price.
222: GERMANS ARE LOOTED AND BEATEN AND THE ATOMIC BOMB KILLS
USD 150 - 200
GERMANS ARE LOOTED AND BEATEN AND THE ATOMIC BOMB KILLS THOSE WHO ARE "DEFENSELESS"Fine content typed
Army Air Corps flyer's letter, 3pp. 4to., Heidelberg, Aug. 7, 1945 - one day after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Staff
Sgt. Harry F. Meeks writes a lady friend. Meeks mentions missions and returns to base, a visit to Heerlen in the Netherlands, and the
happy people he met there. He continues: "...I have never seen a town that could be as dead as St. Vith, it is literally leveled...except
one solitary steeple. It hits you right between the eyes even at 2000 feet...I have only seen two people [there]...Stavelot, Malmedy
and a few other towns are not quite as bad but it gives me the creeps to see nothing moving..." Meek also mentions that he has
created an insignia for his squadron and has sent it to Washington, and describes some of his souvenirs which include an SS dagger
given to him by a Belgian guard: "...he had just finished administering an unmerciful beating...with an occasional punch every time
the urge came on him...". He further describes the beating of an SS man who had served in North Africa, who after having been
relieved of his possessions was presented to Meek for execution. He closes his letter two days later: "...Too bad those atomic bombs
can't get to the soldiers as easily as it gets the civilians, it's always the poor defenseless man in the street who gets it...". Very good.
223: HITLER YOUTH DOCUMENT GROUPING
USD 200 - 300
HITLER YOUTH DOCUMENT GROUPINGGroup of eight documents related to the Hitler Youth, includes: an urkunde issued to a HJ
member and bearing Hitler's portrait; a personalized document attesting to a youth's commitment to Hitler; a 1936 Hannover song
sheet; a Fuhrerausweis and another ausweis issued to the same HJ member, a third ausweis issued to an HJ member; a reunion
program; a course completion certificate; and a sportsausweis. Very good.
224: HITLER YOUTH CITATION FOR EVACUATION OF CHILDREN
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH CITATION FOR EVACUATION OF CHILDRENPersonalized printed citation, 8 1/4" x 11 1/2", Berlin, Dec. 1, 1941,
awarded by the Hitler Youth to Hans Brumbach for his efforts donated to the Kinderlandverschickung, the removal of children from
urban to rural areas to protect them from aerial bombardment. Tipped at top to a larger sheet.
225: JAPANESE STRATEGIC MAP FROM THE BATTLE OF GUAM
USD 200 - 300
JAPANESE STRATEGIC MAP FROM THE BATTLE OF GUAMJapanese strategic battle map from the battle of Guam, July 21 August 10, 1944. The 46" x 30" topographical map printed in gray and orange bears multiple remarks in Japanese, not translated. A
stamp on the verso reads: "EXAMINED IN THE FIELD PASSED BY JOINT INTELLIGENCE" and bears a handwritten notation:
"Guam - 1944 Tec/4 Philip A. Hickey Jr.". One fold split, marginal wear, still very good.
226: KRIEGSMARINE CABIN BOY'S DOCUMENT GROUPING
USD 200 - 300
KRIEGSMARINE CABIN BOY'S DOCUMENT GROUPINGAn excellent grouping of eight documents related to the naval and
merchant service of Cabin Boy Otto Jonuscheit, born in Essen on May 14, 1927. At the age of 16, he was given permission to serve
aboard transports breaking through the British blockades to Norway. For his bravery as a civilian, he was awarded the Fuhrerpaket
and Fuhrergeschenk, usually reserved for servicemen in action at the front. Present is Jonuscheit's Kriegsmarine soldbuch,
reisepasse which lists him as a cabin boy and notes trips to Spain, two swimming certificates, a certificate of nationality, a Certificate
of Release from Volksschule Essen, March, 1941 allowing him to work, and his P.O.W. Personal Data Sheet listing him as a
"seaman" on the merchant ship "Gulosenfjord" which repeatedly broke the blockade. A rare grouping.
227: OFFICIAL DOCUMENT GROUPING OF CAPT. HANS LOEWE
USD 200 - 300
OFFICIAL DOCUMENT GROUPING OF CAPT. HANS LOEWEIntriguing grouping of 13 items related to the foreign service of Capt.
Hans Loewe, A German government official and interpreter who may well have been an Abwehr agent as well. Included is his
"Soldbuch zugleich Personalausweis" which lists his rank as captain, profession as "Civil Servant", and indicates that he was
awarded the Iron Cross, 2nd Class in the previous war. He does not appear to have served with any military unit during the war, but
did attend interpreter school in Berlin in 1943. His passport, or "Dienstpass", is of an unusual form. Issued on Apr. 6, 1943 is shows
his occupation as a government official and is full of visas and foreign port of entry stamps including Bulgaria, Rumania, Hungary,
Yugoslavia, and Turkey. This is neither a diplomatic nor normal passport, but rather a form we have not encountered before. Also
present are the same types of passports issued to his wife and daughter. Finally, there are present nine postcards from Loewe's
internment in "Civilian Internment Camp 1" near Bonn, all but one written by the prisoner. Interestingly, two of the cards bear his
admonition to his family not to contact other relatives as otherwise his plans for the future may not succeed. A good grouping worthy
of a bit of research.
228: RACE AND SETTELEMENT OFFICE QUESTIONNAIRE OF CAPT.
USD 100 - 150
RACE AND SETTELEMENT OFFICE QUESTIONNAIRE OF CAPT. HERMANN GILLERace and Settlement Office questionnaire
submitted by Schutzpolizei Capt. Hermann Gille, born in Braunschweig in 1909. In the 4pp. 4to. document submitted in Liepzig on
May 5, 1939, Gille sets forth all biographical information, his ancestral background, military and police experience, etc. and attaches
three photos. Sigend mutiple times.
229: SS-TK "BRANDENBURG" DIVISION PERSONNEL DOCUMENT
USD 75 - 100
SS-TK "BRANDENBURG" DIVISION PERSONNEL DOCUMENTPersonnel document for SS-TK "Brandenburg" SS-Scharffuhrer
Heinrich Batscha, 2pp. oblong 8vo., [n.p., n.d.]. The document states that Batscha was born 1921, is stationed at Oranienburg/Berlin,
joined the SS in 1939, etc. Signed by an unidentified SS-Untersturmfuhrer.
230: AFRIKA CORPS DIARY
USD 300 - 400
AFRIKA CORPS DIARYRare war-date diary of Hans Weich, a German soldier from Mainz serving in North Africa with the 90th Light
Afrika Div., 1st Italian Army, assigned as a truck driver, possibly a member of the 540th Motorized Ammunition Handling Co. This
1943 diary bears a black faux leather pebbled cover, with daily ink entries through Sept. 9th. Weigh is transferred to Africa on Feb.
18, and arrives in Tunis on Mar. 17. A day-by-day description (but not a translation) of Weich's entries in included, in part:
"...Stalingrad is lost!...learns of his transfer to Africa...the outlook for crossing to Africa is bad...bombs hit Palermo...in 3 weeks there
have been 75 raids...reports in to the weapons and equipment section...visited by long-range enemy bombers...another bombing
raid, this time all trucks destroyed...moves more material including 20 machine guns and 85 tons of supplies...gets sent to the front
and is assigned to a bunker...sounds of battle are nearby...Tommy's artillery is making things hotter...5 strikes today...Tunis
falls...situation worsens. Artillery is raining on them constantly...getting hit from two sides...[May 12] artillery fire is heavy in the
morning...At 1300 Weich notices the tanks have stopped moving and artillery fire has slacked off. At 1630 Weich counts 10
flares...the end has finally come. A last formation is held...Weich and the 2,700 other German soldiers in his POW settle in...rumor
circulates that Leningrad is about to be captured by the Germans...alerted to move out...4 1/2 hour trip under the hot sun...arrive in a
new camp where there are now 6,000 Germans...get Kommis bread and milk at night...spends the whole day in his tent, suffering
from the heat and the flies...complains about the high winds and says everything is filthy...suspicion there is dysentery in the
hospital...transferred by vehicle...the Tommies have landed in Sicily...'We got cigarettes today!'...hundreds of flies and
heat...comrades are arriving from Sicily...". Much more content which should be properly translated. Spine chipped, else very good.
231: POLICE OFFICER IS DRAFTED BY THE SS
USD 100 - 150
POLICE OFFICER IS DRAFTED BY THE SSLot of three documents, 3pp. total, concerniung the drafting of Viktor Grabietz to serve
as a police officer in Braunschwieg. Includes his draft notice on Reichsfuhrer-SS letterhead, Berlin, May 30, 1940, his May 8, 1944
raise in pay while in service in Dessau, and a copy of his birth certificate (taped at folds).
232: SS PROMOTION DOCUMENTS
USD 400 - 600
SS PROMOTION DOCUMENTSLot of three scarce promotion documents issued by the SS, includes SS-General HEINZ
REINEFARTH (1903-1979) awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, a war criminal whose men assisted in the murder of 40,000
Jews in Warsaw, a retained copy of his promotion order from Adolf Hitler, Berlin, Apr. 20, 1942, signed by an unknown
SS-sturmbannfuhrer, with original photo; retained copy of the promotion to Brigadefuhrer-SS of OTTO KUSCHOW (1890-1945), a
Chief of Police killed defending the Nuremberg Police Station, July 27, 1944, from Himmler and signed by an unknown
SS-Sturmbannfuhrer; and a retained copy of the promotion to SS-Gruppenfuhrer of RUDOLF JUNG (1882-1945), Nazi ideologue,
also signed by an unknown, one corner chipped. Also included is a telex received by the SS concerning the appointment of a
Croatian officer. Four pieces.
233: WORLD WAR II SAILOR'S LETTER FROM JAPAN
USD 75 - 100
WORLD WAR II SAILOR'S LETTER FROM JAPANAn interesting group of items, the first a partial A.L.S. penned on the verso of a
Japanese form of some sort, 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], in part: "...Geisha girls cost two hundred yen for life, a girl and a house can be
bought for several years for a small amount and a privilege to resell the girl anytime one chooses, quite a place, a fellow with very
little money is a rich man here. They won't let any of the swabbies come ashore...There is a lot of talk here about points and where
we will leave here but not a thing definite....I feel we have done our share...I guess you think all I do is bitch honey but I hope you'll
understand...". Along with a few diary entries penned on two separate small envelopes, in part: "...May 15th Friday Captain speech
said there was not much change at present situation. We lost three planes...May 22...the Charleston was attacked by Jap. torpedo
planes so far they say there were six of them damage was not reported..." and more similar content. Finally, the lot includes five
small period copies of patriotic holiday postal covers showing Japanese soldiers being picked up by an American eagle, carried in a
sailor's bag, and so forth. Light wear, very good.
234: SALTY SAILOR LETS FLY!
USD 75 - 100
SALTY SAILOR LETS FLY!Navy sailor's letter sent from the South Pacific to a friend who happened to be a major, 2pp. 4to., "South
Pacific", Nov. 28, 1943. "Abe" writes "Major Kelly", in part: "...they are in for a few surprises that will show the real strength of red
blooded fighting people...and so far as 'Superior Race Number Two' is concerned, she had better tell the wives of Tokyo to have
their husbands shoot two, maybe four sperms and to have their coming children in quadruplets because the bloody bastards are
going to get a large reduction in population in times to come...I hope God spares me to see it...". Very good.
235: USS SAN JACINTO ACTION REPORTS
USD 400 - 500
USS SAN JACINTO ACTION REPORTSSuperb war-dated after action report: Action Report of USS SAN JACINTO 14 TO 22
MARCH 1945 Action Against Kyushu and Honshu, Japanese Empire and Enemy Air Attacks", about 40pp. 4to., [n.p., but
undoubtedly prepared in the theater of war, end of March, 1945]. The Independence-class light aircraft carrier from which future
President George H. W. Bush had flown and was shot-down was conducting operations off Kyushu, Japan. She witnessed the
conflagration on the USS FRANKLIN and on 19 March 1945 narrowly escaped destruction herself when a kamikaze barely missed
her. This confidential report, one of 11 copies, describes efforts to be taken to counter the Ohka flying bomb, provides a 10pp.
chronology and narrative of events including the bombing of land targets, air engagements, and the bombing the FRANKLIN, shows
the task force's course, and has 18 original photographs. The photos depict the FRANKLIN and the ENTERPRISE in flames, bombs
falling on land targets, carriers on fire in Kobe harbor, images from gun cameras showing kamikaze aircraft in flames, etc. Detailed
anti-aircraft reports are included which also bear sketches of vessels and the paths of attacking aircraft, with additional reports of
battle damage, air operations, enemy damage assessments, CIC report, weather, and recommendations. A fascinating report from a
carrier in the thick of the battle.
236: THE STRANGE TALE OF RUSSIAN/GERMAN/ITALIAN "SPY"
USD 400 - 500
THE STRANGE TALE OF RUSSIAN/GERMAN/ITALIAN "SPY" HEINRICH VON BERZEVICZYOffered is an archive of perhaps
600+ pages of handwritten and typed biographical notes, summaries, journals, etc. along with wartime documents issued to Heinrich
von Berzeviczy, a Hungarian of German nationality who either had the most fantastic wartime experiences of almost any
individual...or created a "Walter Mitty" life for himself in order to win back the affections of his wife who had given him up for dead!
Von Berzeviczy was initially imprisoned in February 1945 in the high-level interrogation unit reserved for high-profile Germans near
Namur, Belgium, claiming to have been a political prisoner slated for execution for anti-Nazi activity. His story impressed his captors
and Berzeviczy was selected for employment in the occupation military government but was arrested when caught using his release
documents under false pretenses. Finally returning to his home, he finds his wife had given him up for dead and was living with an
American officer. He chooses to reinvent himself as a Soviet agent in an effort to impress his wife, but his scheme backfires when
she reports the plot to her American boyfriend...and von Bezeviczy is arrested yet again. He was sent to yet another interrogation
center where he claimed to have been a member of German intelligence working in Greece and then in the English Channel Islands
where he operated a radio station broadcasting propaganda to Great Britain. While there, one of his interrogators asked him to set
forth his complete "war story", and the huge archive offered here is the result. Not extensively read nor collated by us, should be
seen.
237: ANSCHLUSS OF AUSTRIA
USD 100 - 150
ANSCHLUSS OF AUSTRIAjosef burkel (1895 - 1944) Gauleiter of the Saar region, responsible for the deportation of over 6,000
Viennese Jews to concentration camps. Partly-printed D.S. with printed signature, 1p. sm.folio, Vienna, December, 1938, thanks to
Josef Kroupa for assistance in preparing for the "...People's Vote" on April 8, 1938...the greatness of the historical event...which only
few generations experience...". Folds, file holes at left margin.
238: ADOLF HITLER UNUSED LETTERHEAD
USD 100 - 150
ADOLF HITLER UNUSED LETTERHEADAn unused page of Adolf Hitler's gold-embossed "Der Fuhrer" letterhead with
blind-embossed national eagle and swastika, likely recovered by a soldier at either the Reichschancellery or at the Berghof. Some
wrinkes and light foxing, still quite good.
239: LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE ADOLF HITLER
USD 100 - 150
LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE ADOLF HITLERLetter sent to Adolf Hitler, 2pp. 8vo., Vienna, Nov. 1, 1942 to Hitler at the Reichs
Chancellery. A woman requests help for her husband who had been serving since the start of 1940 and was now ill. She now has no
income and apparently seeks support from her fuhrer. Docketed by OKW with several perinent lines underlined in red. Very good.
240: 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. Our consignor obtained this item as well as a letter and a signed photograph, not included, directly from the daughter of a
"Schindler Jew" in Israel.
241: CONCENTRATION CAMP DOLL
USD 1,500 - 2,500
CONCENTRATION CAMP DOLLA very rare relic, a doll almost undoubtedly made in a concentration camp's sewing room and
probably used as entertainment of perhaps given as a gift. The 22" doll bears a papier mache head with a caricature of a Jew's face
with a hooked nose, large ears, etc. The remnants of pieces of hand-stitched white fur remain glued to the figure's scalp, and fur in
the shape of a moustache and beard was also once glued on the face. The head is attached to a body dressed in beige twill with
brown trim, the body also fitted with hands and black feet. Glass buttons are affixed at front, and a prisoner number, Star of David
and a belt made from a scrap of concentration camp uniform have also been affixed to the figure. There are one or two small
hand-stitched repairs. The doll is stuffed with scraps of cloth and thread, typical of what one would fine on the floor of a sewing room.
Such sewing rooms did exist at the camps, making uniforms, head gear, etc. This is by no means a commercially manufactured
piece! The doll was discovered by our consignor in a suitcase found by him in Germany which contained similar dolls which also
bore caricature features of Jews. We can only speculate why this doll was made - on order by a camp guard or officer? For use to
amuse children...or adults? Unique.
242: RAVENSBRUCK IDENTIFICATION ISSUED TO A FEMALE SS
USD 2,500 - 3,500
RAVENSBRUCK IDENTIFICATION ISSUED TO A FEMALE SS EMPLOYEEExtremely rare Ravensbruck concentration camp
identification card ("Ausweis") issued to Irene Grünberg, 1p. 5 3/4" x 4", undated. The document, "Ausweis No. 434", bears a
photograph of Grunberg and identifies her as a female worker at the notorious women's camp. It is signed by her beneath her photo,
which is tied to the document with the rare camp hand stamp. Also signed by an unidentified SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer. Very good.
Gruneberg was very likely a camp guard - nearly 4,000 guards, male and female, were trained at the camp.
243: ZYKLON-B GAS FILTER AND MASK
USD 2,000 - 3,000
ZYKLON-B GAS FILTER AND MASKA pair of chilling relics, includes a Czech gas mask and a German-made filter used to protect
the user from the effects of Zyklon-B, the cyanide-based pesticide used to exterminate millions in the Nazi German concentration
camps of World War II. The 5" gray painted filter bears a paper label: "Use for Zyklon" with the red letter "J" and an expiration date of
Mar. 11, 1944. The canister also bears a stamped production date of Nov. 11, 1940 and Wehrmacht inspection stamp with eagle and
swastika at top. Whether the canister was used is unknown. The matching rubber gas mask was made by the Czech firm of Fatra,
model S-60-37, made in 1937 with all straps and lenses intact. When used in conjunction with the gassings of humans, soldiers and
prisoners would wear these masks when clearing bodies after gassings to avoid their own accidental poisoning.
243A: JOSEF MENGELE
USD 1,200 - 1,500
JOSEF MENGELE(1911 - ca. 1980) Nazi "doctor" who plied his trade at Auschwitz, he was the most brutal and detestable of all the
camp doctors. It was Mengele's decision as to whether camp inmates would be used as forced labor or sent directly to the gas
chambers, and he as well performed hideous experiments on inmates, especially twins. After the war, Mengele fled to Argentina
where he avoided capture until his death. Signed book "Mengele", "Gerichtliche Medizin" ("Judicial Medicine") by Prof. Dr. F.
Pietrusky and "Gerichtliche Psychiatrie" ("Judicial Psychiatry") by Prof. Dr. Max de Crinis gathered in a single volume (Berlin: Carl
Heymanns Verlag), 1943. 336pp. 8vo., gilt-imprinted black cloth boards. Mengele has signed his name on the title page, but it has
been overprinted by stamps from the Kaiser-Wilhelm Institute with which he was closely tied in the study of heredity and eugenics.
Mengele also sent the body parts of prisoners to the institute. It is possible that these stamps were added post-war to obscure
Mengele's signature and preserve the volume.
244: HERMAN GORING'S COPY OF "ANTISEMITISM IN THE WORLD IN
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HERMAN GORING'S COPY OF "ANTISEMITISM IN THE WORLD IN WORD AND PICTURE"A rare relic, Hermann Goring's copy of
the anti-Semitic book: "Antisemitismus der Welt in Wort und Bild" ("Antisemitism of the World in Word and Picture") by Dr. Robert
Korber and Prof. Dr. Theodor Bugel, Verlag M. D. Groh, Dresden, 1936, 328pp. 4to., deluxe light brown full leather covers with gilt
title and trim, and a Star of David at the bottom of the spine where there appears a small brown stain. The reverse of the front cover
bears Goring's personal blind-embossed book plate affixed thereto. 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. 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 in
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, owned by the head of the Luftwaffe, remains as evidence. Page 321 has a one inch tear in the bottom
center of page.
245: 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.
246: THE KINGDOM OF SATAN
USD 1,500 - 2,000
"THE KINGDOM OF SATAN"Particularly vile anti-Semitic drawing and text: "Krolestwo Szatana" ("The Kingdom of Satan") by
Catholic Fr. Ignace Charszewski (Poznan: Smoobrony Narodu), 1935. 32pp. 8vo. The cover bears an incredible drawing of a
red-faced devil with tail with six caricatured of Jews kowtowing before him. A basin of blood lies on a stand before one Jew, another
offers up the body of a slain young woman. A bloodied knife lies upon the floor at lower-right. An additional notation at bottom reads:
"After reading - Give to another!". The title page further notes: "Summarized from the Russian preface and notes complemented".
Charszewski's text daring brought forth yet again the ancient belief that Jews committed "ritual murder" and partook of the blood of
their victims, in the same manner that Catholics celebrated Mass and Communion. He celebrated Nazism seeing it as the savior of
the Christian world before its "poisoning by the Jews". On Nov. 5, 1939 Charszewski, only a parish priest, was arrested by the Nazi
occupation government and spent the next five months in a series of prison camps until he was beaten to death at Sachsenhausen.
247: GESTAPO LISTS OF JEWS WHO HAVE FLED GERMANY
USD 1,500 - 2,000
GESTAPO LISTS OF JEWS WHO HAVE FLED GERMANYA bound list of dozens of war-date copies of typed transcripts of
correspondence between Gestapo and SS Headquarters in Berlin, and Gestapo Headquarters in Osnabruck, approx. 200pp. large
4to., covering the period of Feb. 12, 1937 to Sep. 15, 1938. The documents, string-bound, are essentially identical in form: in letters
signed in type, some by Heinrich Muller, Berlin provides the names of those who have emigrated and have therefore been stripped
of their citizenship with instructions that the individuals be arrested should they attempt to re-enter the country. The emigrant's name,
date of birth, place of birth, and last place of residence in Germany are all set forth in alphabetical order. These copies were then
sent to the local gendarmeries for reference once a suspected illegal immigrant was arrested. This is a frightening reference: we see
entire families fleeing from every part of Germany, and as Osnabruck was not far from the Dutch border, the Germans wanted to
ensure that the local police were enlisted in preventing Jews from illegally returning to obtain any of their confiscated monies or
property. Overall very good condition, and worth of research.
248: JOACHIM MRUGOWSKY
USD 1,500 - 2,000
JOACHIM MRUGOWSKY(1905 - 1948) Waffen-SS colonel and Chief of the Hygiene Institute of the Waffen-SS. Mrugowsky
coordinated human experimentation at Sachsenhausen, including testing of biological warfare agents and poisoned bullets.
Mrugowsky is principally remembered for his standardization of the use of Zyklon-B as a gassing agent used on humans. Tried for
war crimes, executed. Very rare A.L.S. Prof. A. Mrugowsky 204656" written while a prisoner of the Allies, 1p. 8vo., a folded letter
sheet, May 10, 1945. Two days after Germany's surrender, murderer Mrugowsky desperately reaches out to his former employee
Susanne Dumont for information. In part: "...Dear Suzanne!...What has become of the Spanish avenue [of escape]?...Where is
chemist Kleeblatt, where Miss Bohl?. Who is now head of the Institution in the Dorotheenstrasse [Hygiene Institute of the University
of Berlin]?...What happened to Zeiss, what became of Verker?...Prof. De Crinis is said to have poisoned himself with his wife...".
Ragged margins from opening, else very good. Max De Crinis, medical head of the Nazi Department of Education, killed himself and
his family with cyanide on May 1, 1945.
250: WARSAW GHETTO SS POLICE CHIEF IS APPOINTED
USD 500 - 700
WARSAW GHETTO SS POLICE CHIEF IS APPOINTEDImportant "Express letter" with red margins , 1p. 4to., Berlin, Sep. 26, 1939,
a notarized signed copy retained by KURT DALUEGE (1897-1946) and docketed by him. Daluege, Chief of Security Police in SD,
orders GUNTHER CLAASSEN to immediately take over all police duties in Warsaw and it is asked that he be released from all
duties in Munster. He is to report to Gen. Gerd von Rundstedt and to Dr. Hans Frank to become familiarized with his new duties.
Some marginal tears, else very good. GUNTHER CLAASSEN (1888-1946) was an SS-Oberführer and here becomes Warsaw Chief
of Police, a post he held into 1940. During his posting at Warsaw, Claassen no doubt had a hand in establishing the Warsaw Ghetto
with Governor-General Hans Frank.
251: ANTI-SEMITIC POSTER: "DIE VERGELTUNG!"
USD 1,500 - 2,000
ANTI-SEMITIC POSTER: "DIE VERGELTUNG!"Early, crude anti-Semitic propaganda poster, exclaims at top: "DIE VERGELTUNG!!!
("THE REVENGE!!!). The image shows a giant swastika bathed in flames as it topples over to crush a green-skinned figure labeled
"The JEW" which wears six-pointed star cufflinks, a red jacket, and is kneeling upon a yellow Star of David. Overall size 33 1/2" x 24"
(sight), with printed notation at lower-left: "D.R.K. (Der Jude) 1939". Vertical fold, some toning. Framed.
252: GERMAN "RACIAL PURITY" AND PRO-STERILISATION TEACHING
USD 1,500 - 2,000
GERMAN "RACIAL PURITY" AND PRO-STERILISATION TEACHING AIDEShocking and offensive Third Reich teaching aid, a 44
1/2" x 32" cloth-backed poster setting forth terms of the July 14, 1933 German "Law for the Prevention of Hereditarily Diseased
Offspring". The statute, made active in January, 1934, ordered the sterilization of any citizen who in the opinion of a "Genetic Health
Court" suffered from a list of alleged genetic disorders - many of which were not, in fact, genetic. The poster lists these conditions:
"Congenital Mental Deficiency, Schizophrenia, Manic-Depressive Insanity, Hereditary Epilepsy, Hereditary Chorea, Hereditary
Blindness, Hereditary Deafness, Any severe hereditary deformity....severe alcoholism...". The poster also describes who could apply
for sterilization, a flow chart of the process involved, a description of the sterilization process, and two photographs: "Hereditarily
healthy youth" (shows Hitler Youth) and "Offspring with hereditary illness". At bottom is a quote from "Mein Kampf" stating that only
the healthy should create children. Wrinkled, a few small worn holes, edge wear, still quite good. In the first year of the law's
operation, 84,600 cases were brought to Genetic Health Courts, with 62,400 forced sterilizations. Nearly 4,000 people appealed
against the decisions of sterilization authorities; 3,559 of the appeals failed.
253: THE PRIMER FOR THE GASSING OF JEWS: "STERILIZATION,
USD 1,500 - 2,000
THE PRIMER FOR THE GASSING OF JEWS: "STERILIZATION, DECONTAMINATION AND DISINFECTION"Excessively rare
"how-to" book for the Holocaust, "Sterilization, Decontamination and Disinfection Employment Instructions for Hospital and
Laboratory of the Hygiene Institute of the Waffen-SS, Book 3", by Dr. Med. Walter Dotzer (Berlin: Verlag von Urban und
Schwarzenberg), 1943. 116pp. 8vo., paper boards, with 29 illustrations and color chart showing "Gas residue detection for prussic
acid [Zyklon B]". The detailed text concerns various pests and vermin that must be dealt with and the various means used to
eliminate them, from x-rays to burning, hot or dry air, freezing, and poison gas, techniques of incineration, sterilization and
disinfection, and includes the safe handling of Zyklon B and the certification of its handlers. One chapter is headed: Employment
Regulations for Gassing of Buildings, Quarters, etc. with Zyklon-B", with illustrations of various structures and quarters and
photographs of Zyklon B canisters being properly handled and opened. Preparations of the rooms, warning signs, equipment
needed, gas storage, and post-gassing requirements are all discussed in detail. There are also directions on the proper way to
construct delousing facilities with exhaust, though they are described as "saunas". Zyklon B here is obviously intended for the
purpose of de-lousing clothing, bedding and quarters, but it is well known that this guide book and later editions were widely used
during the implementation of widespread gassings of Jews and others deemed undesirable. Fine condition, with library stamp on a
few pages from a pharmaceutical institute. The use of vehicle exhaust was one of the first means of mass murder. WALTER
DOTZER (1911-after 1956) was a German doctor, an SS "hygienist", and SS-Sturmbannfuhrer. Joining the Waffen-SS in 1939,he
travelled with SS doctor Andreas Schuller to Buchenwald to study a rampant dysentery outbreak. It was common in such studies to
use prisoners in involuntary research. In 1943 Dotzer was named deputy bureau chief in the Main Command Office of the Medical
Inspectorate of the Waffen-SS and while there he published this book. It was edited in 1944 by SS-Standartenfuhrer Joachim
Mrugowski, later executed for human experimentation. It is particularly interesting that in the foreword of the book, Dotzer praises
SS-Lt. Kurt Gerstein and Dr. Bruno Tesch for helping to edit the work. Dr. Tesch was hanged as a war criminal; there is little doubt
that Gerstein faced the same fate when he was mysteriously found dead in captivity. Dotzer went free at war's end.
254: "DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAY
USD 1,000 - 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
presentation: "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. Rare!
255: GERMAN PRE-AND-POST MASSACRE EXECUTION PHOTOS
USD 750 - 1,000
GERMAN PRE-AND-POST MASSACRE EXECUTION PHOTOSAn especially rare and graphic pair of candid photographs, each 3
1/2" x 2 1/2 with deckled edges. The first shows a large group of men, almost all bearded, clearly not dressed for the cold weather
and a few bare-footed, all facing forward. Various barracks-like structures lie several hundred yards behind them. The second photo
shows the same barracks structure in the background, but here 15 soldiers in great coats are marching along the edge of a pit as an
officer looks down upon the bodies of the newly-killed prisoners as a soldier in the pit appears to administer a coup de grace to a
dying man with an uplifted arm. Some soiling. Such photos were strictly forbidden by the Nazis, for obvious reasons.
256: GERMAN PRISONER AND CAMP PHOTO GROUPING
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN PRISONER AND CAMP PHOTO GROUPINGLot of six photos, postcard size and smaller, depict a guard tower at the
infamous Hadamar euthanasia center, German prisoners being transported by rail and marching, a mining camp used to hold
prisoners, empty rail cars used to transport prisoners, etc. Very good.
257: AMERICAN SOLDIER'S PHOTOS OF THE DEAD AT DACHAU
USD 200 - 300
AMERICAN SOLDIER'S PHOTOS OF THE DEAD AT DACHAULot of eight original captioned photographs taken by an American
who liberated Dachau in April, 1945, each 4 1/2" x 2 3/4". The unknown GI has written upon the reverse of each image indicating the
location, that the victims had been "beaten and starved", shows the burning of lice-infested clothing and a German officer forced to
dig graves. Fine condition.
258: AUSCHWITZ PRISONER PHOTO
USD 200 - 300
AUSCHWITZ PRISONER PHOTOAuschwitz prisoner's file photo, three images on one 4 3/4" x 2" strip. Prisoner 35239 is a political
prisoner whose fate is unknown. Some stains and edge wear.
259: SIGNAL CORPS HOLOCAUST PHOTOS
USD 150 - 200
SIGNAL CORPS HOLOCAUST PHOTOSLot of 13 5" x 6 1/2" b/w printed photographs with captions issued by the 166th Signal
Photo Company in April, 1945. Horrifying images include partially buried bodies, camp internees, removed tattoos, mass graves,
piles of corpses, etc.
260: BUCHENWALD PHOTO GROUPING
USD 300 - 400
BUCHENWALD PHOTO GROUPINGGroup of six photographs, most postcard size, includes postcard photograph of HERMANN
PISTER (1885-1948), commandant of Buchenwald from 21 January 1942 until April 1945, a candid photo of SEPP DIETRICH, three
second-generation images of prisoners showing their numerical tattoos, a cramatorium, survivors, an SS officer, an unknown SS
officer, and a woman alleged to be Ilse Koch but likely not. Also included is a two Reichsmark note from the SS canteen at
Buchenwald.
261: CONCENTRATION CAMP PHOTOGRAPHS
USD 300 - 400
CONCENTRATION CAMP PHOTOGRAPHSGruesome souvenir recovered at the German concentration camp at Nordhausen, a
camp used to eliminate prisoners too weakened or sick to continue working at the V1 and V2 underground construction tunnels.
Present is a 20" long piece of 1/2" thick braided steel cable which has been stripped of its black rubber insulation except for a 6"
section which served as a grip. A leather thong has been spliced into the cable to serve as a carrying strap. The opposite end of the
cable has been whipped with thin metal wire which in turn was dipped in lead, this serving to keep the end of the cable from fraying
and to add weight to this brutal weapon. A hastily-penned note dated Feb. 9, 1991 accompanies the weapon, signed by the nephew
of an American soldier who recovered it: "The whip was taken from Norhauser [sic] prison and concentration camp by uncle...". The
club and note were consigned with five small photos of the dead at Nordhausen, one showing two American medics on the scene,
with other Americans visible in the other images as well.
262: NORDHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP PHOTOGRAPHS
USD 300 - 400
NORDHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP PHOTOGRAPHSLot of eleven 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" original candid photographs of dead
prisoners at the Nordhausen concentration camp which was used to exterminate prisoners too incapacitated to continue working at
the underground V1 and V2 construction facilities. Several of the images show German civilians who were forced by the American
liberators to remove the bodies to burial sites. Very good.
263: U.S. SIGNAL CORPS HOLOCAUST PHOTOGRAPHS
USD 300 - 400
U.S. SIGNAL CORPS HOLOCAUST PHOTOGRAPHSLot of 15 original U.S. Signal Corps photographs, each about 8" x 10" or
slightly smaller, all period and bearing printed captions attached on verso. Images depict dead and incinerated prisoners at
Nordhausen, Buchenwald, and Ohrdruf, all camps which had been liberated by the Americans. Top American generals are visible in
some of the photos, including Eisenhower who looks upon the scene with disgust. German civilians are also shown being forced to
view the bodies of the dead.
264: GERMAN CITIZENS MUST DIG HOLOCAUST VICTIMS' GRAVES
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN CITIZENS MUST DIG HOLOCAUST VICTIMS' GRAVESLot of three original photographs, each 4" x 3", show a group of
German men in civilian garb standing in a trench filled with bodies, other Germans standing above them. Clearly these men have
been tasked with digging the trench to accommodate bodies found in a camp, as in one image American GIs are supervising the
work from above. Very good.
265: DUTCH "JOOD" CLOTHING PATCH
USD 250 - 350
DUTCH "JOOD" CLOTHING PATCHRare Dutch "Jood" cloth patch, 4" wide, still on the original cloth backing to which it was
attached. This patch, which once identified the wearer as a Jew, is heavily worn and very delicate, with some loss of cloth apparent.
Estimated accordingly.
266: FRENCH "JUIF" CLOTH STAR OF DAVID
USD 400 - 500
FRENCH "JUIF" CLOTH STAR OF DAVIDUncut French "Juif" Star of David, 5 1/4" x 6 1/2" overall, black printing on yellow dyed
cotton. The star would be cut-out by the user and sewn to clothing or an armband. Typical fading and some spotting commensurate
with age.
267: CONCENTRATION CAMP PRISONER'S SHOES
USD 200 - 300
CONCENTRATION CAMP PRISONER'S SHOESPair of unissued shoes intended for the use of forced laborers at concentration and
labor camps. The shoes bear thick wood soles to which are nailed the black leather uppers. The uppers are fastened with two
leather straps with metal buckles. Very good. Within the shoes are black in stamps of the maker (indiscernable), though they were
made in Lublin, 1943. Recovered post-war while in storage.
268: JEWS PROHIBITED FROM USING PARK BENCHES
USD 700 - 900
"JEWS PROHIBITED FROM USING PARK BENCHES"Grim anti-Semitic metal sign, 7" x 5" copper with black paint and white
lettering, once intended for placement in a German park: "Jews prohibited from using park benches." In near unused condition, as
found. It was common practice in Germany to ban Jews from public parks, pools, and every other type of recreational facility where
they might encounter "Aryan" Germans.
269: THE JEW BEISATTI HAS BEEN ARRESTED...
USD 250 - 350
"THE JEW BEISATTI HAS BEEN ARRESTED..."Fine content retained copy of a high Austrian official's T.L.S., 1p. 4to., [Vienna,
post-1938], to Alois Wendl in Vienna. I. A. Knissel, Head of Main Administration and Organisation Office, does a "favor" for a man
making a complaint. In part: "...with my intervention, the Jew Israel Beisatti has been arrested and the Geheime Staatspolizei
[Gestapo] have placed him in a detention camp...". Stamped with the signature of a "Dr. Publig" as well. Top right corner lost, file
holes at left, a few marginal stains.
270: ORIGINAL HOLOCAUST ARTWORK
USD 500 - 600
ORIGINAL HOLOCAUST ARTWORKOriginal charcoal depiction of the interior of concentration camp barracks, 22 1/2" x 17" (sight),
showing two women in a concentration camp barracks seated on straw bedding as they warm themselves before a crude stove
made from an oil drum. Their laundry hangs on a line in the background. Unsigned. The image was done on thin cardboard with a
matte white coating on the reverse which also bears an untranslated inscription in green ink, likely Hungarian. Set in a crude green
frame "decoratively" covered in green cloth tape quite some time ago. Almost certainly a period piece, most likely done by a female
ex-prisoner while at a DP camp.
271: A BOOK OF HITLER CARICATURES FROM THE SS LIBRARY AT
USD 750 - 1,000
A BOOK OF HITLER CARICATURES FROM THE SS LIBRARY AT DACHAUAn incredible association piece, a published book of
caricatures of Adolf Hitler, many unflattering, once held in libraries of the SS at Dachau! The book "Hitler in the Cartoons of the World
/ Deed versus Ink" was edited by Ernst "Putzi" Hanfstaengl, one of Hitler's closest advisors and liaisons early on (Berlin: Verlag
Braune Bucher), 1933. 178pp. 7" x 9 3/4", with the rare intact dust jacket. This volume, authorized by Hitler, bears full-page
anti-Hitler political and propaganda cartoons with opposite pages bearing descriptions of the accusation made in the cartoon, and the
"truth" as seen by the Nazis. The front flyleaf bears the purple stamps of the command headquarters of the SS training center at
Dachau, as well as the SS base library there. Beneath that stamp, inventory information has been penned by hand. Most chilling is
the pasted-in bookplate reading: "From the Book-Series of the SS-Totenkopf Standarte 'Oberbayern'". The SS-Totenkopf-Standarte
Oberbayern was formed in Dachau in 1937 and undertook "police duties" during the invasion of Poland. These included hunting
down the remaining Polish soldiers, terrorizing the civilians and murdering political leaders, priests, intellectuals and Jews. The
original paper wrapper is present, as is a mimeographed layout of the camp at Dachau kept by the soldier who found this book. The
book bears a clean 1" cut through the front cover (only), as if it were stabbed with a combat knife.
272: DACHAU PRISONER'S LETTER
USD 100 - 150
Tadeusz Gaik (1914 - 1980) Chaplain of the Polish resistance movement, a prisoner in Auschwitz and Dachau, chaplain of the
Polish II Corps in Lecce S. Pietro di Lama in Italy and in military camps Cannon Hall Ferncliffe Camp and Camp in the UK, the
organizer of Polish parish in Halifax in England. Letter sent from Dachau to his sister Franciska Miklaszewska in Krakow, Poland,
4pp. 8vo. on official "Konzentrationslager Dachau 3K" letterhead, Dachau, June 25, 1944. Untranslated, but prisoner Tadeusz Gaik
mentions Christ, priests, etc. The letter bears printed Dachau rules for correspondence and censor's stamps. Stamp torn away, but
Dachau postmark remains. Very good.
273: GERMAN FAMILY ESCAPES THE HOLOCAUST
USD 300 - 400
GERMAN FAMILY ESCAPES THE HOLOCAUSTGroup of six items pertaining to the timely escape of a Jewish family from
persecution in Hitler's Germany. Includes: a legalized copy of a letter from Chase National Bank to the American Consul in Vienna,
Vienna, Nov. 19, 1938, mentions that American Louis Cohen wishes to be responsible for the entrance of Salome Goldstein to the
U.S. and further states that he maintains accounts at the bank and has been extended credit; a British National Identity card issued
to Goldstein and signed by her on May 23, 1940; a Jan. 25, 1939 notice that the German Jewish Aid Committee in London has
retained Goldstein's passport which presumably will remain in their possession until her future status is determined; a May 5, 1939
letter from a Jewish dressmaker in London stating that business conditions do not permit her to hire Goldstein; a letter from a Mrs.
Hoffman in London to Goldstein's parents in the U.S. who had just made the crossing, with Mrs. Hoffman relieved that they had
arrived alive; a May 3, 1939 postcard from a Jewish friend or relative mentioning Budapest. Also present, likely unrelated: an A.Z.A.
B'nai B'rith 1943 convention program, approx. 60pp. 4to., discussing Jewish youth contributions to the war effort; Young Judea
convention passes or membership cards, and a "Soldiers' and Sailors' Jewish Calendar" for 1918-19. Overall very good.
274: AUSCHWITZ PRISONER'S LETTER
USD 100 - 150
AUSCHWITZ PRISONER'S LETTERAuschwitz prisoner's letter, 4pp. 8vo., June 20, 1943 in which prisoner Ladislaus Schalda writes
his family. In part: "...time is running like water...it's writing day...I have so much to tell you, I have so much on my heart...There is
nothing else to do at the moment...you did not tell me where our furniture is...it does not have any meaning for me...the schnitzel sent
to me was all moldy...it was all good...". With camp hand stamp.
275: LIST OF A PRISONER'S EFFECTS FROM BOTH DACHAU AND
USD 300 - 400
LIST OF A PRISONER'S EFFECTS FROM BOTH DACHAU AND MAUTHAUSENInventories of the personal property of a prisoner
held at both Mauthausen and Dachau. The first list was issued at Mauthausen on May 26, 1940 Prisoner "Wladislaus Bartosik"),
born 1905 in Teschen, surrenders 15 articles of clothing including his wristwatch and a pen. The reverse again notes the watch and
pen which were probably confiscated. The prisoner and an SS officer sign in pencil on bottom. On Aug. 31, 1940 Bartosik arrives at
Dachau and the same type of form is completed - not mentioning the prisoner's pen, watch and briefcase which have no doubt been
stolen by guards. Worn folds and edge wear.
276: THERESDIENSTADT PRISONER RECEIVES A PACKAGE
USD 75 - 100
THERESDIENSTADT PRISONER RECEIVES A PACKAGEPostcard sent from Theresienstadt, Sep. 22, 1943 in which prisoner Tetti
Kokesch, a Czech, sends a family member in Vienna thanks for sending a package. With scarce July, 1942 stamp tied to the card.
277: ORANIENBURG CONCENTRATION CAMP 50 PFENNIG NOTES
USD 100 - 150
ORANIENBURG CONCENTRATION CAMP 50 PFENNIG NOTESLot of 15 fifty pfennig notes ("lagergeld") issued by the
concentration camp at Orianenburg to prisoner slave laborers there. These notes were a form of scrip used for small transactions at
the camp, but were otherwise worthless outside the premises.
278: ORANIENBURG CONCENTRATION CAMP 50 PFENNIG NOTES
USD 100 - 150
ORANIENBURG CONCENTRATION CAMP 50 PFENNIG NOTESLot of 15 fifty pfennig notes ("lagergeld") issued by the
concentration camp at Orianenburg to prisoner slave laborers there. These notes were a form of scrip used for small transactions at
the camp, but were otherwise worthless outside the premises.
279: ARCHIVE OF GRENADIER "FRANZ JUDE"
USD 150 - 200
ARCHIVE OF GRENADIER "FRANZ JUDE"Group of 11 documents concerning grenadier Franz Jude from Konigsberg, a grenadier
during World War I. Included is his military passport, soldbuch, award certificate for a Wound Badge in Black, 1918, a 1938 life
insurance company notice sent to Jude and "Frau Steinberg" concerning a payment made on the death of their son, a Nazi receipt
for a radio, and other related items. Interesting to note that Jude's soldbuch indicates he was a Catholic, although he carried a
Jewish name. His ultimate fate is unknown. Condition varies, some documents damaged.
280: POLISH WORKER'S CARD
USD 75 - 100
POLISH WORKER'S CARDPartly-printed D.S., 1p. 16mo., a Polish forced laboroer's card issued to Tomas Konczal on Mar. 28,
1941 and setting forth his biographical and other vital information on verso. Two of the prisoner's fingerprints have been affixed to the
card. Worn and soiled.
281: "JUDD SUSS" THEATER PROGRAM
USD 200 - 300
"JUDD SUSS" THEATER PROGRAMProgram for the notorious Joseph Goebbels propaganda film, "Jud Suss", characterized as
"one of the most notorious and successful pieces of anti-Semitic film propaganda produced in Nazi Germany." It was a great success
in Germany, with some 20 million viewers, and portrayed Jews as avaricious, conniving, cowardly thieves using Goebbels usual
"caricatures" as examples of Jews and innocent "Aryans". The 8 3/4" x 11 12" program, 8pp., was issued by film maker Terra. It
contains a listing of the cast, plot synopsis, multiple images, etc. Clean split starting between pages, else near fine.
282: HOLOCAUST FILM: "WAR AND LOVE"
USD 1,500 - 2,000
HOLOCAUST FILM: "WAR AND LOVE"Professionally compiled press book containing about 90 photos, most 15" x 11 1/2" b/w, from
the making of the film "War and Love" (1985). The film was based on the true story of its producer, Jack P. Eisner, who, as a young
man, survived the Warsaw ghetto and a Nazi concentration camp and went on to write a book about those experiences, in ''The
Survivor.'' The images show scenes depicting the Warsaw ghetto, Jewish domestic life before the German invasion, Jews being
driven to the ghetto, the Warsaw Uprising, and deportations. Also included are some color images taken during production. Fine. An
excellent teaching aid.
283: SOLDBUCH ISSUED TO SS-STURMMAN ATTACHED TO AN
USD 800 - 1,200
SOLDBUCH ISSUED TO SS-STURMMAN ATTACHED TO AN ART-LOOTING UNITRare soldier's soldbuch issue to
SS-Sturmmann Reinhard Dyck, attached to "Gruppe Kunsberg" for a period during 1942. At the age of 19, Dyck joined the SS and
for a brief time was at a field hospital before being assigned to Gruppe Kunsberg on Feb. 25, 1942. Some tape repairs to inside of
covers, some pages disbound, contents remain very good and signed by various unidentified SS officers. Led by
SS-Obersturmbannfuuhrer Eberhard von Kunsberg and formally under Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop, Gruppe Kunsberg
systematically looted Yugoslavia, Greece, and the Soviet Union of material and cultural riches. Over 300,000 artifacts were stolen,
including the famous "Amber Room". A month after Dyck's service, significant "spoils of war" were displayed in Berlin.
284: IDENTITY PAPERS FOR A GUARD AT SACHSENHAUSEN AND THE
USD 600 - 800
IDENTITY PAPERS FOR A GUARD AT SACHSENHAUSEN AND THEWehrpass issued to 37 year old Wilhelm Schroter at
Sangerhausen on Apr. 1, 1937. In late 1939, Schroter served in a flugmelde regiment, likely as an aircraft spotter. However, with
manpower shortages being felt due to attrition, on Sep.1, 1944 he was pressed into service by the SS to serve as a guard at
Mittelbau-Dora, the underground tunnels where slave labor from Buchenwald was used to construct V-1 and V-2 rockets...at the cost
of 20,000 lives. The last entry in his service record shows Schroter being sent to Sachsenhausen where he signs on on Jan. 1, 1945.
Also present is his signed Apr.1, 1943 declaration concerning reporting sabotage. On Apr. 20-21, the camp's SS staff ordered 33,000
inmates on a forced march northeast. Most of the prisoners were physically exhausted and thousands did not survive this death
march; those who collapsed en route were shot by the SS. On Apr. 22, the camp's remaining 3,000 inmates, including 1,400 women
were liberated by the Red Army and the Polish Army's 2nd Infantry Division.
285: NAZI VICTIM'S RATION CARD
USD 75 - 100
NAZI VICTIM'S RATION CARDA ration card issued by the "Organization of Victims of National Socialist Suppression", 6pp. 12mo.,
Innsbruck, issued to a Pole born in 1904 and showing distributions of cigarettes, wine, and other allocations during 1947-48. Very
good.
286: GERMAN RATION CARDS ISSUED TO JEWS
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN RATION CARDS ISSUED TO JEWSLot of five German ration cards meant for issuance to Jews, each 8" x 6" and
imprinted with a red "J" to identify the bearer. These cards originated from Oberdonau (Upper Danube) and bear the German eagle
and swastika device. Fine.
287: VIENNESE JEW ESCAPES THE ANSCHLUSS - AND IS TURNED AWAY
USD 300 - 400
VIENNESE JEW ESCAPES THE ANSCHLUSS - AND IS TURNED AWAY AT ELLIS ISLANDScarce passport pelonging to Austrian
Jew Josef Brustmann, born 1913 and an engineer living in Vienna. Following the annexation of Austria on March 12, 1938 and still
using his original Austrian passport, Brustmann obtained an exit visa in Vienna on May 19, 1938 for travel to America and obtains a
visitor's visa at the American Consul on June 3. He sails from Hamburg, and on July 8 arrives at Ellis Island in New York Harbor. He
is granted a stay of only three months so he travels to Washington, obtaining an entry visa from the Cuban Embassy on July 27.
Finally, on Aug. 3, Brustmann receives a "non preferred" visa from the consul in Havana. Also present is an official abstract of the
refugee's formal education, not made available to him until 1950.
288: VIENNESE JEWS ARE TO BE TAXED 20% ON THEIR POSSESSIONS
USD 100 - 150
VIENNESE JEWS ARE TO BE TAXED 20% ON THEIR POSSESSIONSPartly-printed document, 1p. 4to., Vienna, Jan. 21, 1939, a
"Notice Regrading the Jew Asset Levy...Jews must pay the following levy...20% of their reported assets...to be paid in four parts...".
The recipient of this notice, accountant Moriz Rosenfeld Buchhalter, escaped without paying any tax. Folds, marginal file holes.
289: A JEW ESCAPES THROUGH FRANCE AND SPAIN USING A
USD 300 - 400
A JEW ESCAPES THROUGH FRANCE AND SPAIN USING A PORTUGUESE VISARare, late passport issued to Betty "Sara"
London (nee "Cohen") on July 29, 1940. London was a resident of Berlin, born in 1870. The passport bears a red "J" and the
insertion of a bogus middle name "Sara", both of which identify her as a Jew. On Mar. 6, 1941 London receives a "Quota Immigration
Visa" at the American Embassy in Berlin. On May 19, the Portuguese Consul in Berlin issues her a transit visa for travel to "America"
from Lisbon, and three days later, the Spanish Consul allows her passage through Spain. On May 26, London's passport is stamped
by German police at the Handaye Railway Station on the French-Spanish border, famous as the location where Franco and Hitler
first met. Two days later, London arrived in Portugal. There is no U.S. entry stamp, though London very likely received new travel
documents. Portugal was known to have been very generous in granting visas to those hoping to escape persecution in Nazi
Germany.
290: GERMAN CARICATURE OF A JEW
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN CARICATURE OF A JEWInsulting original caricature profile of a Jewish man, black ink on a 4" x 3 1/2" piece of gray
heavy stock, ca 1930s. Signed: "W. D. Bach" at bottom with some pencil notes in German on verso. Very good.
291: A JEW'S BUSINESS IS SEIZED
USD 100 - 150
A JEW'S BUSINESS IS SEIZEDTyped carbon of the text sent by an unknown man (certainly Jewish) to the "Economic Department"
in Vienna, [Vienna, n.d.], in part: "...through the NSDAP I was informed today that my business of 21 years was requested...despite
the fact that I wanted to open it...after the sickness of my wife...though I am non-Aryan I have done valuable services for the Party..."
He further states that he had served and was wounded in World War I and cites his awards. It was of course common for the
German to seize a Jew's business if it was desired by someone in the "right" position. File holes.
292: U.S. ARMY SURGEON'S REPORT ON DACHAU FIVE DAYS AFTER
USD 400 - 600
U.S. ARMY SURGEON'S REPORT ON DACHAU FIVE DAYS AFTER LIBERATIONImportant typed draft report issued by the 6th
Army Group Office of the Surgeon (unsigned), 4pp. legal folio, [n.p. but likely Dachau], May 4, 1945 and headed: "Inspection Dachau
Concentration Camp, 2 May 1945". The camp had been liberated only three days before the "sanitary inspection" which had been
ordered on an emergency basis to save as many of the emaciated and diseased as possible. The physical layout of the camp is
briefly described before living conditions are examined. In small part: "...there were four people taking turns sleeping in a single
bed...bathing facilities were apparently not used...50%...new arrivals...were extremely emaciated...all gave the appearance of
indifference and apathy...doubtful if these people will ever recover...irrespective of treatment many will go on and die...800 open
cases of tuberculosis...many more unrecognized at this time...1200 cases of typhus...the doctor in charge of the hospital stated that
he had 40 doctors...during the past two years 21 doctors had died...Many are dying daily. 110 died on 1 May 45...each nationality
was beginning to be concerned only for their own people...In the camp there is a very large shower...and adjacent Disinfection plant
using a gas for sterilization of clothing...a number of railroad cars with many corpses...a number of dead SS troops. In the
crematorium which can handle 60 bodies a day, there were approximately 1200 corpses..." In reality, the shower and likely the
disinfection room as well were both used to gas Jews and Roma late in the war, but this fact was unknown to the American liberators
at this early stage. The report further suggests that bodies be immediately burned or buried, that prisoners and facilities be dusted
with DDT, that the malnourished be carefully fed, and that the camp be cleared and closed as soon as possible.
293: ANTISEMITISM OF THE WORLD IN WORD AND PICTURE
USD 300 - 400
"ANTISEMITISM OF THE WORLD IN WORD AND PICTURE"German anti-Semitic publication: "Antisemitismus der Welt in Wort und
Bild" ("Antisemitism of the World in Word and Picture") by Dr. Robert Korber and Prof. Dr. Theodor Pugel, Verlag M. D. Groh,
Dresden, 1936, 328pp. 4to., green leather covers with gilt title on spine and cover. This copy is missing pages 5 through 12. 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. 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 in 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.
294: "DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAY
USD 600 - 800
"DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAYVirulently anti-Semitic token gift given by Julius Streicher's "Der Sturmer" to an
employee, an ashtray with a horrific caricature of a Jew in relief at center with gold lettering about the rim: "Der Sturmer For Valuable
Contribution at Work". Maker's mark on bottom, fine.
295: DIE JUDEN IN DEUTSCHLAND
USD 200 - 300
"DIE JUDEN IN DEUTSCHLAND"Scarce "official" publication, "Die Juden in Deutschland" ("The Jews in Germany"), (Munich: Verlag
Franz Eher Nachf.), 1936. Fifth printing, 416pp. Printed by the official printers for the NSDAP, this creation from the Institute for the
Study of the Jewish Question studies the involvement of Jews in Germany's past and present, obviously in the most unfavorable
light. The text is divided into chapters such as: "The Jews in Economic Life...Jews as Carriers of Corruption..."The Jews in the
Press...Jews as 'Stewards' of German Culture...The Jews and Immorality...", and so on. Two ink stamps within show that this copy
was retained in the N.S.D.A.P. Gau Schwaben offices. Very good to fine.
296: JUDISCHER KRIEG" - DER STURMER'S 25-YEAR "JEWISH WAR
USD 150 - 200
"JUDISCHER KRIEG" - DER STURMER'S 25-YEAR "JEWISH WAR"Promotional broadside issued by Julius Streicher's anti-Semitic
newspaper Der Sturmer, 2pp. legal folio, Nuremberg, [n.d.], advertising a serialized history of the Jews' "war" against Germany. The
recto reads: "25 YEAR Jewish War from Walter Rathenau to Hore Belisha. Why did Germany lose the World War of 14-18? Large
series of articles published...". Verso elaborates on the series, names prominent Jews, etc. File holes in blank margin, a chip at top
margin, else very good.
297: DER STURMER
USD 100 - 150
"DER STURMER"Particularly virulently anti-Semitic issue of propagandist Julius Streicher's "Der Sturmer", 6pp. folio, Nuremberg,
July 27, 1944. The cover bears a cartoon showing crows with Stars of Davis on their chests above rats bearing hammers and
sickles, a Union Jack emblazoned on their tree. Within are cartoons caricaturing Jews and photos of Jews in a "relocation camp",
one photo captioned: "Arbeit macht Freude!". Very good.
298: DER STURMER
USD 100 - 150
"DER STURMER"July 20, 1944 edition of Julius Streicher's anti-Semitic newspaper "Der Sturmer", 6pp., printed in Nuremberg just
two weeks after the Allies landed in Normandy. Much hateful content, the cover story: "The Jewish Blood Guilt", the third page
showing multiple photos of Jews in ghettos, a study of Jews' lips, cartoons of a British invader being blown to pieces, etc.
299: "LE LIBRE PAROLE" AND OTHER ANTI-SEMITIC FRENCH
USD 300 - 400
"LE LIBRE PAROLE" AND OTHER ANTI-SEMITIC FRENCH PUBLICATIONSLarge lot of 34 copies of the French anti-Semitic,
anti-Mason journal "La Libre Parole", most about 30+pp. 8vo., ca. 1933-35, published in Paris by Henri Coston, a far-right
anti-Semite, conspiracy theorist and collaborator. Coston took over the paper, already well-known during the Dreyfus Affair. During
World War II, Coston belonged to Jacques Doriot's fascist PPF. The journals all bear inflammatory content, with headlines including:
"The Integration of Jews in Masonry...Is France a Jewish Colony?...French Cinema in the Hands of Jews...The Jews are Pushing Us
into War...The Jewish Invasion...Ritual Crime by the Jews...Undesirable Jews...", etc. Although sentenced to hard labor for life,
Coston was released in 1952. Also included is French paperback: "The Jews and Us" by Andre Chaumet, (Paris: Jean-Renard),
1941, and a privately-printed anti-Semitic book: "The No. 1 Enemy of France", published in 1956, 58pp. 8vo., typical attack on
Jewish bankers, religion, etc. 36 pcs.
300: "LA LIBRE PAROLE" ANTI-SEMITIC FRENCH JOURNAL AND
USD 150 - 200
"LA LIBRE PAROLE" ANTI-SEMITIC FRENCH JOURNAL AND NEWSPAPERFull Apr. 18, 1935 issue of "La Libre Parole", the
French anti-Semitic, anti-Mason journal akin to Julius Streicher's "Der Sturmer", 18pp. 4to., published in Paris and distributed by
Hachette. The journal bears a particularly offensive cover depicting "Liberty" as a Jewish caricature, her bloodied hands holding a
hammer and sickle and entwined with a figure representing Russia, also bloody and wearing a Star of David fob. Content includes an
article claiming Jews are against Christian civilization, attacks Louis-Dreyfus, and so on. Very good. Sold with a copy of the
newspaper of the same name, Paris, Aug. 1, 1936, 4pp. folio, the cover illustration showing a man forcing two Jews' noses into piles
of money and captioned: "Put their noses in their shit", content within attacking the Rothschilds, Jewish traditions, advertisement for
the "Protocols of the Elders of Zion", and so on. Two pieces.
301: NAPOLEON ANTI-SEMITE
USD 100 - 150
"NAPOLEON ANTI-SEMITE"French anti-Semitic publication which seeks to sway the French through patriotic means by labeling
Napoleon Bonaparte as an anti-Semite. The paperback book "Napoleon Antisemite" written by A. de Boisandre (Rennes: Imp.
H.Riou-Reuze), touted as being issued by the "Office de Propagande Nationale", 1938. 144pp. 8vo. with an image of Napoleon on
the cover. Advertised within are additional publications: "The Jewish Peril...The Jewish Question and We Christians...The Right of
the Superior Race...", etc.
302: THE JEWS IN CARICATURE
USD 400 - 600
"THE JEWS IN CARICATURE"A hateful hardbound volume entitled Die Juden in der Karikatur, published by Albert Langen in
Munich (1921), 309pp. folio, containing 307 illustrations in black and white and color of anti-Semitic art from the fifteenth to twentieth
centuries and includes images by noted artists such as Gustave Dore, George Cruikshank, Aubrey Beardsley, and Thomas
Rowlandson. Very good condition. Spine a bit sunned, else very good with original shipping slipcase.
303: TEN LITTLE NI_GERS
USD 150 - 200
"TEN LITTLE NI_GERS"German racist children's song booklet, "Die Kleinen Negerlein" ("Ten Little Niggers"), 14pp. 9" x 6", [n.p.,
n.d., ca.1940s], an adaptation of "Ten Little Indians" but with red-lipped African substitutes, bearing a Hitler Youth stamp from
Schweinau at the bottom of the first page. Fine.
304: ANTI-SEMITIC PUBLICATIONS
USD 100 - 150
ANTI-SEMITIC PUBLICATIONSLot of three items, includes two copies of Julius Streicher's "Der Sturmer", Aug. 19, 1943 and a very
early edition, September, 1928. The former issue is filled with anti-Semitic content and photographs, the latter a bit less revolting.
Both are worn. Accompanied by a German anti-Semitic postcard, ca. 1930, shows the country of Russia as a caricature of a Jew
gazing at a sack full of money. Three pieces.
305: ANTI-SEMITIC RACIST ROAD ATLAS
USD 200 - 300
ANTI-SEMITIC RACIST ROAD ATLASGerman road map, 12" x 15" (folded), 1940, with the main map showing France, other maps
showing the West Wall, all of western Europe, and North Africa. The cover of the map reads: "France's Fault" and shows an
unflattering caricature of a black French colonial soldier flanked by a Jewish businessman and a French officer, the group standing
over the "ruins" of Germany. A few marginal tears and some soiling, still good condition.
307: ANTI-SEMITIC STAMPED BANK NOTE
USD 100 - 150
ANTI-SEMITIC STAMPED BANK NOTEAn anti-Semitic banknote, a 1919 25 pfennig banknote issued in Hannover, 2 3/4" x 2", the
reverse stamped with a skull, early static swastika, and the expression in German: "Down with the Jews". Fold, some soiling. These
"altered" and worthless notes were scattered about with the hopes that people would think they had value, pick them up, and read
the hateful, Nazi-inspired messages stamped thereon.
308: CHIEF SURGEON OF U.S. ARMY LABELS GERMAN DOCTORS
USD 150 - 200
CHIEF SURGEON OF U.S. ARMY LABELS GERMAN DOCTORS HYPOCRITESGreat retained copy (unsigned) of a letter sent by
Maj. Gen. PAUL R. HAWLEY (1891-1965), U.S. Army Chief Surgeon to Dr. K. H. Bauer, surgeon at the University of Heidelberg
where T-4 euthanasia practices had been undertaken, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], May 1, 1945. Hawley angrily writes, in part: "...After the
revelations of the past few weeks of the brutality and inhumanity of the German people...I am amazed that a man posing as a
member of the faculty of a has the effrontery to invoke Christian sentiments in an effort to retain a few hundred hospital beds. Nor
are the Nazi salutes and the 'Heil Hitlers' that were universal in the halls of the University of Heidelberg, compatible with your
specious plea...You are deluding yourself, Sir, if you believe that...and German...has any friends in America or England as you so
hypocritically suggest...". Ragged margins else very good. Interestingly, on Aug. 15, 1949, under Bauer's leadership and with new
statutes, the University of Heidelberg was the first German university to re-open. Bauer would later become one of the world's
leading oncologists.
309: JAKOB HABERFELD LIQUOR BOTTLES FROM AUSCHWITZ
USD 300 - 400
JAKOB HABERFELD LIQUOR BOTTLES FROM AUSCHWITZPair of amber glass bottles manufactured at the Jakob Haberfeld
vodka and liquor factory at Oswiecim (later Auschwitz), each 4 1/2" x 2", bearing in relief the family coat-of-arms and the inscription
“Jakob Haberfeld Oswiecim”. Fine. 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.
310: MAUTHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP REQUISITION
USD 200 - 300
MAUTHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP REQUISITIONPair of documents, the first 1p. 8vo., Mauthausen, Sep. 25, 1942 with
Waffen-SS stamps at top and bottom, an order placed for one bag of glue. The second document is a brief letter on the business
letterhead of Karl Grafenauer, 1p. oblong 8vo., Linz, Dec. 8, 1942, in which the leather dealer and cobbler writes a chemicl company
seeking the ordered sack of glue for the Waffen-SS. Very good.
311: PASSPORT AND PAPERS OF POLITICAL PRISONER DR. JOSEF
USD 150 - 200
PASSPORT AND PAPERS OF POLITICAL PRISONER DR. JOSEF TINZLGood lot of material concerning Austrian political prisoner
Dr. Josef Tinzl. Included is the doctor's passport issued Oct. 31, 1938 and showing several transit to Italy through the Brenner Pass;
his Austrian Resistance Movement identification card, a medical asssessment which mentions Tinzl as a "former political prisoner"
found in need of milk, butter, and eggs, printed on the verso of an unused Nazi charity form; a release from a Nazi prison in
Innsbruck, May 2, 1945, Tinzl having been held since Nov. 28, 1944, and two military government exemption cards allowing Tinzl to
travel. Very good.
312: PRO-NAZI ANTI-FREEMASON LITERATURE
USD 100 - 150
PRO-NAZI ANTI-FREEMASON LITERATURELot of four publications attacking Freemasonry and indirectly supporting Nazi efforts to
destroy the fraternal organization all four implicating Jews in the operation of the organization as well. Included is: "Studies on the
Intellectual History of Freemasonry" by Franz Alfred Six (Hamburg: Hanseatic Verlag), 1942. 176pp. 8vo.; "Freemasonry and Jewish
Emancipation", also by Six (Hamburg: Hanseatic Verlag), 1938, 38pp. 8vo.; "Freemasonry Debunked" by Friedrich Hasselbacher
(Berlin: Propaganda Verlag Paul Hochmuth), 1939, Vol. III "Czechoslovakia"; and "Free-Masonry in Switzerland" by Arnold
Ambrunnen (Zurich; Verlag Schweizerdegen), [n.y.], 72pp. 8vo. Dr. Franz Alfred Six (1909-1975) was a SS-Brigadeführer appointed
by Reinhard Heydrich to head the department of Written Records of the RSHA. Also included is an English pamphlet: "The Jew and
Freemasonry", ca. 1930, 30pp. 12mo., supporting the membership of Jews in Masonic organizations. Four pieces.
313: RACE AND GENETICS SCHOOL BOOK FROM MAUTHAUSEN
USD 500 - 700
RACE AND GENETICS SCHOOL BOOK FROM MAUTHAUSENRacial and genetics studies textbook with an evil association,
having been used at Mauthausen, "Genetics Race and Hereditary Health" by Dr. Jakob Graf (Munich: T. F. Lehmanns Verlag), 1938.
352pp. 8vo., in light blue cloth with dark blue printed title and design on covers and spine, dust jacket remnants. A pseudo-scientific
work that begins innocently enough with basic genetic theory, but by the conclusion of the text, we see unflattering photographs of
Jews, deformed parents with deformed children, graphically presented warnings of a Slavic population explosion, comparison of ear
shapes between peoples - all contrasted, of course, with depictions of ideal "Aryans". The front flyleaf bears a crisp stamped
impression of the official handstamp for the upper school administration at Mauthausen, along with the book's acquisition date of Oct.
17, 1938. The same handstamp appears twice more on the title page and once on the tattered cover of the book. Very good. In 1939
the population of Mauthausen village was only about 4,400, though the school's numbers were likely swelled by the children of camp
officers, staff, and those residing outside the village.
314: SS CANTINE SCRIP FROM MITTELBAU CONCENTRATION CAMP
USD 150 - 200
SS CANTINE SCRIP FROM MITTELBAU CONCENTRATION CAMPRare ten pfennig scrip used by SS guards and personnel at the
canteen at Mittelbau, 2 1/4" x 1 7/8", reads: "WORK CAMP MITTELBAU" on recto, regulations printed on verso. Slightly soiled from
use, else very good. Mittelbau was a sub camp of Buchenwald concentration camp, supplying labor for extending the nearby tunnels
in the Kohnstein and for manufacturing the V-2 rocket and the V-1 flying bomb. Over 20,000 laborers perished before the camp was
liberated by American soldiers.
315: ANTI-SEMITIC CIGARETTE CASE UKRAINIAN DIV SS VOLUNTEERS
USD 100 - 150
ANTI-SEMITIC CIGARETTE CASE UKRAINIAN DIV SS VOLUNTEERSCigarette case owned by a Ukrainian soldier believed to be
fighting with an SS unit, 3 1/4" x 4 1/4", the front crudely engraved: "Glory to Ukraine, Glory to heros", the verso: "For a free Ukraine,
Down with Jews" with a swastika. An unknown brass emblem is also affixed to the front of the case.
316: AUSCHWITZ ELECTRIC INSULATOR AND BARBED WIRE
USD 300 - 400
AUSCHWITZ ELECTRIC INSULATOR AND BARBED WIREPorcelain insulator and 17" section of barbed wire purportedly
recovered at Auschwitz concentration camp during an earlier restoration at Auschwitz (the camp is now undergoing a renewed round
of restoration). The black painted insulator is maker-marked on the bottom. From the Christopher Devine estate, his personal
collection of Holocaust memorabilia.
317: CONCENTRATION CAMP PHOTOGRAPHS
USD 200 - 300
CONCENTRATION CAMP PHOTOGRAPHSLot of 14 photographs, likely second generation, taken at unknown concentration
camps, show survivors, heaps of the dead on the ground and in rail cars, emaciated survivors, bodies in crematoria still smoldering,
etc. Gruesome.
318: HOLOCAUST PHOTO GROUPING
USD 300 - 400
HOLOCAUST PHOTO GROUPINGGroup of eleven 2 1/4" sq. b/w original photographs, most depicting corpses of murdered
concentration camp victims (probably Ohrdruf), some of whom have clearly been disinterred. One image shows a sign in German
warning that those entering would be shot without warning, and another depicts locals carrying bodies.
319: HOLOCAUST PHOTO GROUPING
USD 200 - 300
HOLOCAUST PHOTO GROUPINGLot of 13 photographs, a few commercial, the balance printed on postcard paper and likely
second generation, all about 3 1/2" x 2 1/2", depict exterior views of crematoria, the entry to a "SHOWER" room, heaps of bodies,
graves, etc.
320: HOLOCAUST PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING
USD 300 - 400
HOLOCAUST PHOTOGRAPH GROUPINGIncludes 21 Signal Corps "Classified" photographs, each 5" x 4", largely aerial views of
concentration camps including Buchenwald and liberated prisoners, five period second-generation photos of victims and crematoria,
and three very recent prints.
321: HOLOCAUST PHOTOGRAPHS
USD 300 - 400
HOLOCAUST PHOTOGRAPHSLot of 17 photographs showing victims of the Holocaust, living and dead, at concentration camps at
Ohrdruf, Struthof, Norhausen, Flossenburg, Dachau, Belsen, and elsewhere. Twelve of the photos are second-generation, 7 1/2" x 4
1/2", the balance being original news photos, about 8" x 10", most with paper captions on verso. Overall very good.
322: INSIDE THE CAMPS PHOTO GROUP
USD 200 - 300
INSIDE THE CAMPS PHOTO GROUPLot of five photographs, includes the image of a concentration camp watch tower, three
photos of bodies within camps (one camp identified as being near Ludwiglust), and a photo of liberated prisoners, one extremely
emaciated.
323: I. G. FARBEN LETTER AND PHOTO GROUPING
USD 200 - 300
I. G. FARBEN LETTER AND PHOTO GROUPINGGood lot of items relating to I.G. Farbenindustrie, inventors of Zykon-B, the
pesticide used to gas Jews and other "undesirables" by the millions. Includes a T.L.S. on company letterhead, 1p. 4to., Koln, Feb.
23, 1942: "...we enclose one book from the rubber industry and I. G. Plastics...", a second letter, only a carbon from a related firm
advising of the death of Dr.Robert Bosch, along with 12 photos, various sized but 3" x 4" and smaller, showing I. G. Farben chemists
at work, in social and recreation poses, etc. At war's end, the company was dismantled.
324: JEWS ARE FORCED TO WORK BY GERMAN SOLDIERS
USD 150 - 200
JEWS ARE FORCED TO WORK BY GERMAN SOLDIERSGraphic candid photo, 2 1/4" x 3 1/2", shows three Jews under German
guard as they are forced to clean up a public park or cemetary. Crease at bottom. A second, unrelated image bears a caricature of a
Jew in prison camp uniform holding a basket before a naked woman. Two pieces.
325: JEWS ARE PUBLICLY TORMENTED
USD 400 - 600
JEWS ARE PUBLICLY TORMENTEDPair of original photographs showing the public abuse of Jews, presumably in Germany or
Poland. The first photo, 4 1/2" x 3 1/4", shows an orthodox Jew atop an artillery ammunition carriage. He holds a sign which reads in
German: "We want the war...". The carriage bears chalk writing at front: "The Jews are our misfortune" and the carriage is
surrounded by other Jews carrying brooms: presumably they are being forced to labor in the street. At right, a German soldier looks
on, amused. A paper tag has been glued at lower right. The second photo is just as disturbing: the 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" image shows an
orthodox Jew with armband looking directly at the camera. At his left, a German soldier pulls on his beard for the camera. Two
pieces.
326: SACHSENHAUSEN PRISONER'S LETTER
USD 100 - 150
SACHSENHAUSEN PRISONER'S LETTERPrisoner's letter from Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp on official letterhead printed
with the rules for correspondence, 1p. 8vo., Nov. 2, 1941 sent by Polish prisoner Marian Lipiec to his sister. Lipiec complains that he
has received no mail, citing the fact that incoming mail often takes two or more months to reach him. He asks if others are employed,
adding: "I know that you are strong and wise enough to cope with everything in life....". He also speculates on where their mother
may go. With translation. Very good.
327: SACHSENHAUSEN PRISONER'S LETTER
USD 100 - 150
SACHSENHAUSEN PRISONER'S LETTERSachsenhausen prisoner's letter, 4pp. 8vo., May 2, 1943. Jakob Smol writes a woman,
presumably his wife. In part: "...I received the package...and the 15 Reichsmarks...How did you spend the holidays?...It has already
been three years...I doubt that you are loyal to me...Our garden must probably be pretty...". Tape repair at extreme margins, else
very good.
328: JUSTICE AT NUREMBERG
USD 200 - 300
JUSTICE AT NUREMBERGScarce vintage volume entitled Justice at Nuernberg by Charles W. Alexander, (New York: Marvel
Press, 1946), 189pp. 4to. A spiral-bound account of the Nuremburg Trials with numerous photographs of the destroyed city,
defendants, the trial in progress, judges, staffers, press, witnesses, film footage, and so on, all bearing full descriptions by the
photographer. Some wear to cover, but overall very good condition, with the interior quite clean.
329: NUREMBERG TRIALS EVIDENCE ANALYSIS
USD 200 - 300
NUREMBERG TRIALS EVIDENCE ANALYSISLot of three contemporary copies of reports made by Nuremberg investigator Henry
Sachs on behalf of the U.S. Counsel, each 1p. legal folio, Nuremberg, Aug. 8, 1945. These are essentially summaries of evidentiary
documents including reference to a letter instructing that the "Jewish-Bolshevik" commissars taken prisoner should be executed and
their entire heads preserved and sealed in tins for study, a Himmler order that the skeleton of Jews from Auschwitz be arranged for
delivery, and the protection of a collection of anatomical specimens. File holes and some chips to margins, still quite good.
330: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES FLAG
USD 200 - 300
JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES FLAGHeavily embroidered blue rayon banner owned and displayed by Post
No. 488 of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States, the lodge located in Huntington, New York. The 62" x 42" flag, fringed with
gold tassels, bears a Star of David with an eagle within, all encircled by a wreath of leaves with red berries. The flag, made by
Strauss & Sons, New York, is secured to the original horizontal wood and brass suspension pole. Very good. Approximately 550,000
Jewish soldiers fought in the US Armed Forces during World War II. They served on all fronts in Europe and in the Pacific. Some
10,000 were killed in combat, and more than 36,000 received citations. Many Jewish soldiers took part in liberating the camps.
331: SILVER CANDLESTICK PRESENTED TO A POLISH CANTOR
USD 200 - 300
SILVER CANDLESTICK PRESENTED TO A POLISH CANTORAntique silver candlestick, 13" tall, bears engraving upon its base in
German: "The Dramburger Synagogue - Community to Cantor Simon Lewin for his Wedding on 11 April 1877". Heavily tarnished,
some dents and repairs. Dramburg was in Lower Silesia, now Drawsk Pomorskie in Poland. During World War II, the SS established
a large training school for motorcyclists and mechanics in Dramburg - undoubtedly all Jews were sent to their deaths.
332: JAPANESE NAVAL CAPTAIN PHOTO ALBUM COLLECTION
USD 2,000 - 3,000
JAPANESE NAVAL CAPTAIN PHOTO ALBUM COLLECTIONAn exhaustive collection of hundreds of photographs, along with
documents, clippings, magazines, and other ephemera relating to the career of Imperial Japanese naval commander Abe Toshio,
HIJMS FUSHIMI. The albums stretch from the 1920's up to the end of the war, and largely concern the China campaign, including
Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and the Yellow River. Abe was captain of the FUSHIMI from 1934 until the vessel was destroyed in
1944. The albums, which include about 500 photos, show landings of marines, demolition of obstacles, sinking of enemy ships,
experiments with mines and torpedoes, destruction of river blockages, aerial photos of enemy positions and villages, bombardments,
group photos, etc. Also present is a large quantity of photographs of other river gunboats (American, British, USS GUAM, HMS
SCARAB) as well as other warships. Ephemera includes letters, invitations, notes from other commanders, including the HMS
SCARAB, crew and officer's lists and death notices. The grouping even includes Toshio's own death notice: "Captain Abe Toshio,
honorable war death, Showa 20th year (1945), February 25th, given by the Naval minister Mitsumasa Yonai". On Dec. 8, 1941,
FUSHIMI became the flagship for Vice Admiral Prince Teruhisa Komatsu's First China Fleet Yangtze Squadron, Upper River
Division, and supported operations by the Imperial Japanese Army. From Sep. 4, 1943, FUSSHIMI was attached to the Lower River
Division, and patrolled Tung Ting Lake and adjacent waterway. On Nov. 29, 1944, she was attacked by Republic of China Air Force
aircraft and sunk near Anqing. In September 1945, Fushimi was given to the Republic of China as a prize of war.
333: PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD OF LT. GEN. ROBERY C. RICHARDSON,
USD 750 - 1,000
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD OF LT. GEN. ROBERY C. RICHARDSON, JR. TOUR OF SAIPAN THE MARSHALL
ISLANDS.Important collection of approx. 200 war-date photographs documenting tours of Saipan and the Marshall Islands taken by
Gen. Robert C. Richardson, Jr. in 1944. Presented in a binder reading: "VISITS TO FORWARD AREAS I", and signed by
Richardson on the cover, this report shows Richardson's arrival on Saipan and meeting Gen. George Griner, commander of forces
on the island; a visit to an internment camp, a hospital and cemetery, a tour of shattered Garapan; a memorial service for American
soldiers killed on the island, and a review of the troops. Richardson then traveled to the Marshall Islands, where he viewed shattered
Japanese bunkers and airfields, met with Adm. Chester Nimitz (of whom there are many candid photos) and Gen. Holland M. Smith,
visited a cemetery, and so on, with many views of destroyed aircraft, dead Japanese, sunken landing craft, and more. Most of these
photos bear no attribution - we believe that they are original and one-of-a-kind, taken by Navy and Army photographers and given to
Richardson for use in his report. Very good. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954) was an American Army Lieutenant
General, Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and commanded all Army personnel in the
Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific.
334: FRANZ XAVER SCHWARZ PHOTO ALBUM FROM THE CONSTRUCTION
USD 1,200 - 1,500
FRANZ XAVER SCHWARZ PHOTO ALBUM FROM THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE "GAU-FORUM"FRANZ XAVER SCHWARZ
(1875-1947) German politician who served as Reichsschatzmeister (National Treasurer) of the Nazi Party during most of the Party's
existence. Held the rank of SS-Oberst-Gruppenführer, one of only four people to hold the title. Died in Allied captivity while being
held as a "major offender". Presentation photograph album "The Reichsschatzmeister in Weimar 6-8 June 1939", 11 1/2" x 14", with
embossed gilt national eagle and swastika on cover and leather spine. Contains 46 uncaptioned 6 1/2" x 4 3/4" mounted images, 2
photographs are missing on one page, depicting Schwarz's visit to Weimar and many images of his inspection of the ongoing
construction of the Gauforum, an epic construction project conceived by Hitler and to this day never completed. Other scenes include
an outdoor meal, pandering to children, various SS and Wehrmacht officials, etc. Covers and spine a bit worn, else very good.
335: A GENERAL'S PACIFIC ISLAND INSPECTION TOUR PHOTOS, 1942
USD 400 - 600
A GENERAL'S PACIFIC ISLAND INSPECTION TOUR PHOTOS, 1942Lot of approx. 400 original photographs, almost all 8" x 10"
b/w, almost all documenting the wartime travels of Gen. Robert C. Richardson, Jr. on his inspection tour to island bases in the South
Pacific, including Australia, Port Moresby, Canton Island, etc. The subject matter is not incredibly interesting: about half of the photos
are from Richardson's visit to Australia and most show him visiting men in the field, giving speeches, touring bases, etc., with much
duplication. The same may be said of his visit to Port Moresby, where we see transports being unloaded, locals at work, etc. There
are some Signal Corps images of death and destruction from Saipan. The balance includes a hodge-podge of photos of Richardson
at West Point, in the field, training maneuvers, portrait photos, etc. From the estate of Lt. Gen. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR.
(1882-1954) American Army general, Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and
commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. Most photos have curled at sides but images remain
very good.
336: SS PHOTO ALBUM
USD 400 - 600
SS PHOTO ALBUMPhoto album once owned by a member of the SS-Standarte "Deutschland" brigade containing over fifty
photographs, most about 4" x 2 1/2", and almost all captioned. Images include training, his comrades ("Legion 1933 Kameraden v.
Sturm 42"), his arrival for further training at Dachau, funeral marches, parades and inspections with a few of the images including
Heinrich Himmler, marching bands, guard duty, etc. There are also about 20 smaller commercial images from the 1933 Nuremberg
rally. We suspect that about 25% of the 50 photos may be period commercial images. Many photos are trimmed, else very good.
337: GERMAN ALPINE SOLDIER'S TRAINING AND RUSSIAN FRONT
USD 500 - 600
GERMAN ALPINE SOLDIER'S TRAINING AND RUSSIAN FRONT PHOTO ALBUMVery good German Alpine soldier's
(Gebirgsjager) photo album, 9" x 13" overall, containing within over 100 original photographs showing everything from his home life
to the burial of his comrades. The first twenty of so photos show the soldier's idyllic life near the mountains, his wife, and children.
There follow photos of the soldier training in the mountains with comrades, often with skis and lifelines. The unit then moves east,
still in mountainous territory and living off the land. As they move into the Ukraine, demolished buildings, dead soldiers and horses,
and refugee peasants become more evident. They continue to advance despite mud-filled roads, destroyed bridges, and night time
air attacks, and soon destruction, death, funeral services and graves appear on every other page. An ever-bleaker presentation of
the war in the East.
338: SEABEES PHOTO ARCHIVE FROM TINIAN AND OKINAWA
USD 400 - 500
SEABEES PHOTO ARCHIVE FROM TINIAN AND OKINAWAVery large grouping of photographs and ephemera from the 13th
Naval Construction Battalion which constructed the critical runways on Tinian which allowed B-29s to directly strike Japan...and the
Enola Gay and Bocks Car to deliver atomic bombs to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Following Tinian, they served at Okinawa in
construction and repair duties. The "Black Cats" first served in Alaska, but this grouping largely concerns only their service at Tinian
and on Okinawa. Included is a bound journal: "13th U.S.N.C.B. SECOND CRUISE", (San Francisco: Schwabacher-Frey Co.), 1946.
200pp. 12" x 9", a heavily-illustrated regimental souvenir book with dozens of images of the airfield construction at Tinian and the
first B-29s to arrive there. Also present are approx. 300 photographs, virtually all original first generation with Navy censor stamps on
verso, depicting everything from USO shows to dead Japanese soldiers. Included are some battle scenes, destroyed bases (likely
American), dead Japanese on the field, enemy fortification, damaged warships, construction of camp and airfield facilities, officers
and men on parade, posed, and shown informally, reconstruction of a Japanese shrine, etc. Also present is a wartime promotional
booklet illustrated with photos showing Seabees at work worldwide. Very good.
339: 956TH AVIATION ENGINEERS PHOTOGRAPHS, MAP, AND
USD 160 - 260
956TH AVIATION ENGINEERS PHOTOGRAPHS, MAP, AND REGIMENTAL HISTORYFine grouping of material from the 956th
Engineer Topographic Company (Aviation), which served in Tunisia and Italy in 1944-45. Included is the company's memorial book
"As You Were!", approx. 60pp. 14" x 10" with photos of members of the company, officers, history, review by F.D.R., photos of
villagers, entertainers (Bogart, Hope, Heiffetz), and more. Also present are 49 original captioned photographs some of which were
used to prepare the printed history, including images of generals Eisenhower, Spaatz, and Walker, Col. Roosevelt, Joe E. Brown,
Jascha Heiffetz, Humphrey Bogart, John Garfield, the eruption of Vesuvius and its aftermath, the deadly crash of the B-17 "Lassie
and Her Lads", target practice, and P-51 Mustangs in formation and guarding B-17 formations. Finally, in anticipation of going to the
Pacific, the soldier who compiled this group, Paul Meunier (who also illustrated the journal), obtained a 22" x 17" map of the Western
Pacific intended for soldiers to use to plot their ports of call and landings. Overall very good.
340: ADOLF HITLER AND NUREMBERG PHOTO GROUP
USD 100 - 150
ADOLF HITLER AND NUREMBERG PHOTO GROUPGroup of 27 second-generation photographs, includes 17 3 1/2" x 2 3/4"
photos of the Nuremberg Zeppelin field and other such sites, along with ten 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" Russian reprint photos of Hitler and other
high party members.
341: AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE AND LANDING SHIPS
USD 40 - 60
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE AND LANDING SHIPSLot of five original period news photographs, most 5" x 7", subjects
include: landing ships, refueling at sea, forces at Kiska, ship construction, etc. Overall very good.
342: CHINA OCCUPATION JAPANESE PHOTO ALBUM
USD 400 - 500
CHINA OCCUPATION JAPANESE PHOTO ALBUMLeather-covered Japanese officer's photograph album containing over 90
photographs from his service in occupied China. Most of the images are single or group poses with fellow officers, taken in a variety
of settings. Some of the images do show planning and strategy sessions as the officers pore over maps, also scenes taken in the
field, men fording a river, transport by a rail car, and a Chinese man addressing a crowd from under a small Nazi flag! Two
hand-painted pages are included, as well as four period printed photos with Japanese captions, apparently "wanted" posters of sorts,
one showing Mao Zedong. Very good.
343: DORNIER AIRCRAFT PLANT PHOTO ALBUM
USD 300 - 400
DORNIER AIRCRAFT PLANT PHOTO ALBUMPhotograph album containing approx. 300 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" photographs of various
aspects of the Dornier military aircraft plant at Neuabing, including workers' housing, rallies and meetings, exterior views of the
factories, visiting dignitaries, firefighting operations and incendiary bomb handling, a "disinfection" wagon, machine operators, sports,
recreation, etc. There are no views of aircraft under construction as one would expect. Cover loose, Very good.
344: GEN. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON PHOTO GROUPING
USD 200 - 300
GEN. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON PHOTO GROUPINGROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954) American Army general,
Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific
Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. Group of approx 60 photos from the files of Gen. Robert C. Richardson, all 8" x 10" b/w, war-date,
many with back-stamps and/or Signal Corps attribution. Images include: Richardson in a variety of scenes, including at Leyte,
addressing troops at Tarawa, with wounded soldiers, Adm. Chester Nimitz, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Gen. Jonathan Wainwright
receiving his fourth star; transport and amphibious vehicles at Hawaii, site of Japanese last stand and Death Valley at Pelelieu; etc.
Some photos starting to curl at edges, else very good.
345: GERMAN ALPINE SOLDIER'S PHOTO ALBUM
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN ALPINE SOLDIER'S PHOTO ALBUMGerman Alpine soldier's (Gebirgsjager) photo album, 9" x 13" overall, containing
within about 170 original photographs. Images include high altitude training, parades scenes including Hitler Youth, B.D.M.,
Organization Todt, etc. with a mass rally that followed in a small Alpine town, occupation of Denmark and guard duty in Aarhus, etc.
346: GERMAN MINESWEEPER SAILOR'S PHOTO ALBUM
USD 300 - 400
GERMAN MINESWEEPER SAILOR'S PHOTO ALBUMGood Kriegsmarine photo album, a minesweeper crewman's collection of
over 100 original photos. The album opens as the new sailors take their oath and commence training, including marching, handling
small vessels, etc. The school and minesweeper flotilla are shown in numerous images, and the Graf Zeppelin and Gneisenau
appear in small snapshots. The cadet is posted to a minesweeper and photographs the various crewmembers of each department,
vessels damaged by Stuka attacks, operations at sea and in Norwegian waters, an S-boat, floating mines and their detonation,
several images of ships sinking after having struck a mine, Adm. Donitz greeting the crew, etc. Overall a very good presentation!
347: GERMAN OFFICER'S PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM
USD 250 - 350
GERMAN OFFICER'S PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMGerman army officer's photo album, a carefully constructed leather binding with
leather stitching, bears within about 150 original photos from 3" x 2" to 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" depicting scenes from his service in France
and possibly Russia as well. Most images are related to his time with wife, friends and family, but we do see war graves, bombed-out
buildings, ski training, repair of destroyed bridges, occupation of France, etc. Overall very good.
349: GERMAN SOLDIER IN KRACOW PHOTO ALBUM
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN SOLDIER IN KRACOW PHOTO ALBUMPhoto album compiled by a German soldier station in Kracau, Poland, contains
about 75 photos with a mixture of scenic and military images. The photos, captioned in white ink, opens with images of officers in
Bochnia, one showing them standing beside German graves. Other images include scenics from Krakau, soldiers being transported
by rail, group scenes, festivities...also bombed-out structures. Overall very good.
350: GERMAN SOLDIER'S PHOTO ALBUM
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN SOLDIER'S PHOTO ALBUMGerman soldier's small pocket photo album, about 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" overall, contains within
twenty original photos with views of soldiers in the field, probably in the East, marching on a roadside, in group images, with the last
two photos showing a disabled Iron Cross recipient in uniform walking with two canes and seated with a lady friend. Very good.
351: GERMAN SOLDIERS PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN SOLDIERS PHOTOGRAPH GROUPINGFine lot of almost fifty original photos of German soldiers, most about 2 1/2" x 3
1/2" b/w, includes Panzer troops, SS, motorcycles, officers, digging trenches, marching, maneuvers, machine gunners, men toasting
victory, etc. Overall fine.
352: GERMAN WORLD WAR II PHOTO GROUPING
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN WORLD WAR II PHOTO GROUPINGIncludes about 40 6 1/2" x 4 3/4" "cigarette book" photos of Hitler, soldiers, 1936
Olympic scenes, etc., a postcard of a field artillery unit, an S.A. man, two soldier memorial cards, a souvenior packet of 24 photos, 2
1/2" x 3 1/4" , scenes of Hitler and pre-war Berlin, and three unrelated photos of Japanese war crimes trials defendants.
353: LUFTWAFFE BAND MEMBER'S PHOTO ALBUM
USD 250 - 350
LUFTWAFFE BAND MEMBER'S PHOTO ALBUMPhotograph album assembled by a member of a Luftwaffe band member, 14" x
10" overall, containing about 100 Luftwaffe military and band-related photos, and 50+ postwar photos. Shown are men playing
instruments and singing in a studio and in public, touring occupied Paris, performing at Versailles, Brest, and in Brittany, at a Red
Cross benefit, visiting home, etc. Very good.
354: GRAPHIC AMERICAN COMBAT PHOTOGRAPHS
USD 150 - 200
GRAPHIC AMERICAN COMBAT PHOTOGRAPHSGood lot of seven original 8" x 10" photographs taken in combat situations by
American photographers, likely military. Five of the photos portray action in tha Pacific, including dead Japanese, a shattered bunker,
and captured flags. Two photos are from Europe, both grisly images of dead German soldiers.
355: HAND-COLORED PHOTO OF AN SS MAN
USD 250 - 350
HAND-COLORED PHOTO OF AN SS MANExcellent hand-colored photograph of a highly-decorated Waffen-SS soldier. The 6 1.2" x
8 3/4" image shows the non-com from the chest, up in uniform displaying his Iron Cross and Infantry Assault Badge. Set in a period
frame, with photographer's stamp on verso.
356: HEINRICH HOFFMANN PROPAGANDA COMPILATIONS
USD 150 - 200
HEINRICH HOFFMANN PROPAGANDA COMPILATIONSLot of two printed compilations of photographs by official photographer
Heinrich Hoffmann, includes "Grossdeutscheland" and "Mit Hitler im Westen", (Munich: F.Bruckmann), 1938 and 1940. Hundreds of
Hoffmann's photos in these two 7 3/4" x 10 1/2" publications, all captioned. Covers worn, partly detached, contents very good.
357: BERGHOF SOUVENIR PICTURE GROUP
USD 75 - 100
BERGHOF SOUVENIR PICTURE GROUPCollection of 14 photos of Hitler's retreat at Berchtesgaden, each 3 1/2" x 2 1/2", along
with the original package, sold as a souvenir shortly after the destruction of the structure. The images, all very sharp, are but for one
only interior views showing Hitler's very conservative taste. Fine.
358: HITLER YOUTH - B.D.M. PHOTO ALBUM
USD 100 - 150
HITLER YOUTH - B.D.M. PHOTO ALBUMPhoto album recording the travels of a Hitler Youth group in the Tyrol Mountains in the
summer of 1938, about 60 photographs, each 2 1/2" x 3 1/4". Of all the photos, about half picture the Hitler Youth members in candid
images hiking, building a large log raft, at rest and at play, with five photos taken at Berchtesgaden (three only scenic), and one at
the Feldherrenhalle. B.D.M. girls are shown in a small parade in one image. Fine condition.
359: HITLER YOUTH PHOTO GROUP
USD 75 - 100
HITLER YOUTH PHOTO GROUPLot of seven photos of various Hitler Youth members in various activities, average size about 3" x
4", includes members in group poses with their leaders, marching in uniform,hiking, with a BDM members, etc. Very good.
360: ITALIAN MOUNTAIN TROOPS
USD 75 - 100
ITALIAN MOUNTAIN TROOPSGood lot of six original photos, average about postcard size, ca. 1930s, showing Italy's respected
mountain troops in maneuvers. Very good.
361: JAPAN 4TH ARTILLERY DIV. PHOTO ALBUM - CHINA AND
USD 300 - 400
JAPAN 4TH ARTILLERY DIV. PHOTO ALBUM - CHINA AND MANCHURIAJapanese soldier's photograph album containing 52
original photographs depicting his regiment's occupation of China. The album, 10 1/4" x 7 1/4" with a black felt cover with gold title,
contains photos averaging about 5" x 4". Scenes include men patrolling in the field, artillery firing, horses pulling artillery pieces,
pieces damaged by misfires or by having been struck, close-ups of cannons and breeches, group photographs of officers,
artillerymen and spotters, officers and men during inspection, etc. Overall fine.
362: JAPANESE HEAVY CRUISER EUROPEAN TOUR PHOTO ALBUM
USD 400 - 500
JAPANESE HEAVY CRUISER EUROPEAN TOUR PHOTO ALBUMSailor's photograph album with about 75 5 1/2" x 3 3/4"
captioned images from his travels, all ca. mid to late-1930s. The album, 14" x 10 3/4" overall, bears a faux crocodile cover with IJN
flag and chrysanthemum on the covers. The album apparently contains images from a single voyage, as a printed map on the first
page shows the route of the cruiser from Japan to Singapore, India, east Africa, Suez, Greece, Italy, France, and return via the same
route with stops in the South Pacific. The first image, 11" x 9" shows the ship's crew posed on the bow of the vessel. Other photos
depict chief officers, the vessel leaving Japan, prayer services, engine room, Indian locals, Sudanese soldiers, Suez Canal, Greek
evzones, the sailors at the Acropolis, Pompeii, Rome, sites in Paris, etc. Cover bears marginal chips and tears, the contents are very
good.
363: NEWS PHOTOS OF ALLIED POWERS CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
USD 300 - 400
NEWS PHOTOS OF ALLIED POWERS CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS OF WORLD WAR IIExcellent lot of 30 original period
news photographs, average size about 7" x 9", subjects include: the Allied meetings at Crimea, Yalta, Teheran, Quebec, and
Washington, with additional meetings at Alexandria, with Haile Selassie, DeGaulle, and Turkish leaders, in Morocco with Chiang Kai
Shek, with a few of the images showing Roosevelt's family and Truman in office. Overall very good.
364: OPERATION TORCH AND FRENCH NEGOTIATIONS
USD 150 - 200
OPERATION TORCH AND FRENCH NEGOTIATIONSExcellent grouping of about seventy photographs from the estate of Gen.
Geoffrey Keyes, one of the planners of Operation TORCH, some original photos, some second generation. The images, 3" x 5" to 8"
x 10", variously depict the invasion fleet at sea, aerial views of the beaches, Gen. George S. Patton meeting French and Moroccan
dignitaries, French officers examining military arms, and so on. All in excellent condition.
365: PATROL SHIP PHOTO GROUPING
USD 100 - 150
PATROL SHIP PHOTO GROUPINGLot of 25 photos of various scenes re: an American patrol ship, includes AA practice, engine
room, deck operations, etc., sold with 16 8" x10" photos of the christening of PCE-857, May 4, 1944 and a pair of sailor's dog tags.
366: SIGNAL CORPS PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SURRENDER OF JAPAN
USD 150 - 200
SIGNAL CORPS PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SURRENDER OF JAPANLot of 25 Signal Corps photographs of the surrender
ceremonies held aboard the USS MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay, Sep. 2, 1945, sold with seven additional photos of Douglas MacArthur
greeting liberated generals Percival and Wainwright. Photos are curling at edges. From the estate of Gen. ROBERT C.
RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954) American Army general, Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of
Hawaii, and commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific.
367: SOUTH PACIFIC PILOT'S PHOTO AND DOCUMENT GROUPING
USD 300 - 400
SOUTH PACIFIC PILOT'S PHOTO AND DOCUMENT GROUPINGGroup of documents and photos from Sgt. Ira W. Jordan, Army
Air Corps. Included is about 90 photographs, most 3" x 5" commercial second generation photographs, about two-thirds bearing
images of combat scenes, dead Japanese, bombed-out fortifications and structures, etc. Other photos include semi-naked islanders,
casual images of friends, aircraft nose art, etc. Also present are six passes and permits, dog tag, vaccination form, promotions to
corporal and sergeant, sterling pilot wings, occupation currency, an a VD pamphlet. Very good.
368: SURRENDER OF BATAAN AND CORREGIDOR
USD 200 - 300
SURRENDER OF BATAAN AND CORREGIDORPair of Japanese propaganda photos, each 10 1/2" x 7 1/2" and bearing lengthy
Japanese printed captions on verso (untranslated), the images showing masses of American and Filipino soldiers exiting the
shattered underground fortress of Corregidor with their hands in the air, Japanese soldiers interspersed in the crowd, with the
second photo showing Gen. Jonathan Wainwright negotiating surrender terms with his Japanese counterpart. Very good.
369: THE FALL OF GERMANY AND SURRENDER OF OFFICERS
USD 200 - 300
THE FALL OF GERMANY AND SURRENDER OF OFFICERSExcellent lot of 32 original period news photographs, most average 7"
x 9", subjects include: Americans crossing the Rhine, dead GIs at the front, Goebbels in the bunker, Eisenhower at surrender,
capture of Goring, Robert Ley, von Kleist, Harpe, von Rundstedt, Himmler's suicide, and arrests, captures and suicides of other
high-ranking officers, trial of French collaborators, etc. Almost all photos bear period paper newspaper captions affixed to verso.
Overall very good.
370: THE LIBERATION OF FRANCE
USD 200 - 300
THE LIBERATION OF FRANCEExcellent lot of 25 original period news photographs, most average 7" x 9", subjects include: the
beachhead at Normandy, the liberation of Paris and Marseille, battles for Cologne, Colmar, Belfort, and Aachen, execution of a
traitor, rededication of a synagogue in Metz, German prisoners, destruction of the Atlantic Wall, etc. Almost all photos bear period
paper newspaper captions affixed to verso. Overall very good.
371: THE WAR IN ITALY
USD 75 - 100
THE WAR IN ITALYLot of nine original period news photographs, most average 7" x 9", subjects include Anzio, Sicily, Castelforte,
liberation of Rome, damage to the University of Pisa, German prisoners, etc. Six unrelated photos include Japanese Minister Anami,
occupation of Rendova, Russians at the front, Toscanini (2), etc.Almost all photos bear period paper newspaper captions affixed to
verso. Overall very good.
372: USS NARWAL
USD 75 - 100
USS NARWALScarce original photo of the submarine USS NARWHAL, 19" x 11" b/w, showing the vessel on the surface with
several officers and crewmen in dress uniform visible. The photo's upper-left corner and left edge appears adhered to the glass, but
these areas could be largely trimmed with no deleterious effect. The NARWHAL, a 1925 class submarine, made 15 patrols in the
Pacific sinking enemy vessels, conducting secret missions, carrying importany cargo, etc. until she was finally scrapped in mid-1945.
373: STEREOSCOPIC ALBUM "DER KAMPF IM WESTEN"
USD 150 - 200
STEREOSCOPIC ALBUM "DER KAMPF IM WESTEN"Album of stereoscopic images "Der kampf im Westen" ("The War in the
West" (Munich: Raumbild Verlag Otto Schoenstein), 75pp. 4to. with color plates and 100 stereoscopic pictures (complete) and
viewer. The text describes the campaigns in western Europe, with images showing every type of battle scene including tanks and
infantry advancing, artillery firing, engineers, evacuation of the wounded, officers and generals, and the scene of the French
surrender at Compiegne.
374: "DER KAMPF IM WESTEN" BOOK AND STEREOSCOPIC SLIDES
USD 200 - 300
"DER KAMPF IM WESTEN" BOOK AND STEREOSCOPIC SLIDESAlbum of stereoscopic images "Der kampf im Westen" ("The
War in the West" (Munich: Raumbild Verlag Otto Schoenstein), 75pp. 4to. with color plates and 100 stereoscopic pictures (complete)
and viewer. The text describes the campaigns in western Europe, with images showing artillery, Luftwaffe pilots, cavalry, Calais in
ruins, mobile machine gun unit, etc. The slides, which bear a typed translation of the captions included, show every aspect of the
French campaign, including air attacks, surrender of French and colonial troops, the destruction at Dunkirk, evacuation of the
wounded, officers and generals, and the scene of the French surrender at Compiegne. In original (torn) hard cover folder.
375: (JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT AND THE PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN)
USD 150 - 200
(JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT AND THE PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN)Fine lot of 20 original and news photographs showing Gen.
Jonathan Wainwright in the Philippines and after his liberation, also scenes of his surrender, and a few images from the "Bataan
Death March". Very good.
376: (JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT)
USD 150 - 200
(JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT)Good lot of 16 news photos with paper or printed captions on verso, most 8" x 10", showing
Wainwright following his liberation from imprisonment by the Japanese. Very good.
377: (JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT)
USD 150 - 200
(JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT)Lot of 15 photosgraphs of Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright, most 8" x 10" and period bearing
newspaper printed or paper captions on verso, various images. Very good.
378: (JOSEPH GOEBBELS)
USD 100 - 150
(JOSEPH GOEBBELS)(1897-1945) Nazi Minister of Propoganda with Hitler from the earliest days, a master of manipulation of the
masses who took his life and those of his family members in the last days of the war. Original photo, 7" x 5" b/w, shows Goebbels
full-length in a trench coat leading a group of civilians and officers. Goebbels' disability is revealed in the position of his feet as he
walks.
379: RISQUE GERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
USD 100 - 150
RISQUE GERMAN PHOTOGRAPHYTwo collections of risqué German and Austrian photographs depicting nude women, typical of
the period. Included is a collapsing stereoscopic viewer with nine photo cards: "Martins Kunstmappe Serie I", issued in Frankfurt,
sold with a set of nine 8" x 11" soft-focus art prints issued by "Die Gallerie Aktmappe" in Vienna, a few prints bearing a light marginal
damp stain and surface wear. In original folder worn at margin.
380: "THE GORING TELEGRAM" - HERMANN GORING'S TELEGRAM
USD 15,000 - 20,000
"THE GORING TELEGRAM" - HERMANN GORING'S TELEGRAM TO ADOLF HITLER ADVISING THAT HE WOULD ASSUME
CONTROL OF THE REICHOne of the most historic messages of World War II, Martin Bormann's copy of the telegram sent by
Hermann Goring to Adolf Hitler advising him that within 24 hours Goring would take control of the German government. This
telegram would mark the beginning of the disintegration of Hitler's administration and the ultimate downfall of his government. The
document, an original carbon prepared at the time of the receipt of the wireless message, is on a 8 1/4" x 5 3/4" Naval Intelligence
Division form as that radio channel was the only one still operating at that late date. It bears a red "Secret!" stamp at upper-right and
shows the time of receipt as 0056 hours, April 23, 1945. It reads in full: "My Fuhrer: General Koller today gave me a briefing on the
basis of communications given to him by Colonel General Jodl and General Christian, according to which you had referred certain
decisions to me and emphasized that I, in case negotiations would become necessary, would be in an easier position than you in
Berlin. These views were so surprising and serious to me that I felt obligated to assume, in case by 2200 o’clock no answer is
forthcoming, that you have lost your freedom of action. I shall then view the conditions of your decree as fulfilled and take action for
the well being of Nation and Fatherland. You know what I feel for you in these most difficult hours of my life and I cannot express this
in words. God protect you and allow you despite everything to come here as soon as possible. Your faithful Hermann Goring". The
document bears a long, clean vertical tear from the bottom to about 1" below the top margin. It has been repaired with archival tape
on verso, but an old repair has slightly affected five typed letters. Here Goring, safely ensconced at Berchtesgaden, puts into play a
secret June 29, 1941 decree in which Hitler ordered that should he become incapacitated, kidnapped, or killed, Goring was to
assume the reins of power. Martin Bormann, who controlled access to Hitler and detested Goring, seized upon this message as
evidence of "treason" and an attempt to launch a coup d'etat. While Walther Hewel, Joachim von Ribbentrop's liaison, attempted to
justify Göring's action by saying the bunker's communications system could fail at any time and thus sever the command structure,
Goebbels reinforced Bormann's argument by agreeing that it smelled of a coup. According to Albert Speer's account, this telegram,
very likely the exact copy presented and read to Hitler, initiated a major crisis in Hitler's psychological breakdown which precipitated
the political disintegration of military command and control. Upon learning of other communiqués between Göring and other officers
which referred to his invocation of Hitler's secret testament, Hitler flew into a rage. On April 25, he sent a telegram to Göring telling
him that he had committed "high treason" and gave him the option of resigning all of his offices in exchange for his life. Bormann also
ordered the SS in Berchtesgaden to arrest Göring. On April 28, Hitler discovered that Heinrich Himmler was trying to discuss
surrender terms with the western Allies. He ordered Himmler's arrest and had Hermann Fegelein shot. Goring's telegram and
ensuing activities were remembered by Hitler until his end - his last will and testament dismissed Göring from all of his offices and
expelled him from the Nazi Party. In July, 1945 U.S. Army Capt. Benjamin M. Bradin entered the remains of the Fuhrerbunker,
gathered an armful of letters, telegrams and other "souvenirs" from a desktop and dumped files within, and brought them home to
South Carolina where they rested unexamined in a bank vault until about 1958. At that time, Bradin's son, future Col. James W.
Bradin, was a student enrolled at The Citadel, the prestigious South Carolina military school. The younger Bradin was much
impressed with his history professor, Dr. Robert Rieke, who was fluent in German and had served on the military staff of the Citadel's
president, Gen. Mark Clark. Bradin brought some of the Bormann papers to Rieke for examination and translation. Rieke urged the
young student to use their contents in his senior thesis, and at some point thereafter, the "Goring Telegram" and a Hitler printed
invitation (included in this lot) were given to him as a token of thanks for his assistance. In 1978, Rieke gave the "Goring Telegram"
and invitation to our consignor who had been his devoted friend, student, and confidante and would remain such until the end of the
professor's life. The telegram remained in his safety deposit box while our consignor was on a 22-year sabbatical as an independent
scholar at Oxford. Accompanying his gift, Rieke included a text briefly describing the telegram and how he obtained it, upon which he
wrote our consignor's name at the top as recipient, and noted: "The original telegram is in FRAGILE condition". We, as well as our
consignor, later contacted Col. James W. Bradin who recalled giving the telegram and printed invitation to Dr. Riecke while at the
Citadel but declined any further involvement due to personal reasons. He also mentioned that he had shared copies of the
documents with various "scholars". In the interim, controversial historian David Irving obtained copies of some of the Bormann notes,
letters and documents and cited Bradin as being their source. These documents, all authentic, were used in Irving's "Goring A
Biography". Provenance included with these items: Prof. Robert W. Rieke's letter of provenance with his pencil notes at top; his son
Peter Rieke's notarized letter attesting to the fact that the handwriting on his father's letter of provenance is authentic; our consignor's
very detailed notarized letter of provenance; a photo of Dr. Rieke, copy of an inscription in his book to our consignor, and the text of
our consignor's eulogy delivered at Rieke's funeral. A most important document of great historical importance. Two pieces.
381: FIRST PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE THAT GERMANY HAD SURRENDERED -
USD 8,000 - 10,000
FIRST PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE THAT GERMANY HAD SURRENDERED - TELETYPE PRINT-OUT AND PUNCH TAPE FROM THE
PENTAGON'S WAR MESSAGE ROOMA most historic set of relics, the public's first notification that the German government and
German armed forces had capitulated, as received in the Pentagon's War Message Room in the early afternoon of May 7, 1945.
This highly-important lot consists of three original teletype print-outs and one teletype punch tape with printed text, all relating to the
speech of Chancellor Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk announcing Germany's surrender to the world. His speech would force the
Allies to declare the war in Europe has being ended, and it sparked massive celebrations around the world. As all military
communications of every type sent to the U.S. were routed first through the War Department Message Center, this would be the first
time any individual in the United States beyond Harry Truman would officially know that Germany had surrendered. The first teletype
message, the first original printed, was sent on May 7 at 1431 local. It is headed "URGENT" and reads in part:
"...FLASH...FLENSBURG...THIS IS GERMAN RADIO STOP WE ARE NOW BROADCASTING AN ADDRESS BY REICHMINISTER
COUNT SCHWERIN VON KROSIGK TO GERMAN PEOPLE...GERMAN MEN AND WOMEN EXCLAMATION HIGH COMMAND
OF ARMED FORCES HAS TODAY AT ORDER OF GRAND ADMIRAL DOENITZ DECLARED UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF
ALL FIGHTING GERMAN TROOPS...". Also present is the original carbon of the same teletype message. Present is another
teletype print-out, original, received fourteen minutes later at 1445, likewise headed "URGENT" four times. It partially quotes von
Krosigk's historic speech: "...EYE TURN AT THIS TRAGIC MOMENT OF OUR HISTORY TO GERMAN NATION STOP AFTER
HEROIC FIGHT OF ALMOST SIX YEARS OF INCOMPARABLE HARDNESS GERMANY HAS SUCCUMBER TO
OVERWHELMING POWER OF HER ENEMIES STOP TO CONTINUE WAR WOULD ONLY MEAN SENSELESS BLOODSHED
AND FUTILE DISINTEGRATION STOP GOVERNMENT...WAS COMPELLED TO ACT ON COLLAPSE OF ALL PHYSICAL AND
MATERIAL FORCES AND TO DEMAND OF ENEMY CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES...". All three printed messages are addressed:
"TO WAR [DEPARTMENT] WOIA GRNC". Finally, present is the approx. ten foot long 5/8" teletype machine punch tape with printed
text produced as a record and backup of the above message. The first two print-outs bear folds, tears, splits and tape remnants,
some repaired archivally, but all should be professionally attended to. The third telegram and teletype tape are very good. All four
pieces were obtained by Technician Third Grade Jerome C. Boehner 32-462-930 of the 17th Signal Co. Copies of his Army
separation documents are present indicating that Boehmer served as "Message Center Chief" after having served as a Teletype
Operator and Message Center Clerk. He was discharged on Feb. 19, 1946. In a 2011 letter of provenance (copy included), Boehmer
states: ...I am a 93 year old World War II veteran who was assigned...in the Pentagon War Department Message Center. I was on
duty 5/7/45 when the German surrender messages were received. The original teletype tape...has been on display in a glass domed
case for 69 years, together with the print out of the surrender message...plus the printed message to the German people about the
surrender of all German troops..." This grouping was sold by the veteran to an antiques dealer in the U.S. who in turn has consigned
it to us. On May 4, Hitler's successor, Adm. Karl Dönitz, instructed Adm. Hans-Georg von Friedeburg to go to the headquarters of the
Allied Expeditionary Force to negotiate terms for a general surrender with Eisenhower, but a sticking point was that the Allies insisted
on unconditional surrender, including cessation of hostilities with the Soviets. On the next day, May 5, von Friedeburg arrived at
Eisenhower's headquarters at Rheims, France, to negotiate a total surrender. Jodl arrived a day later. Dönitz had instructed them to
draw out the negotiations for as long as possible so that German troops and refugees could move west to surrender to the Western
Powers. When it was obvious that the Germans were stalling, Eisenhower threatened to reopen hostilities. When Dönitz learned this,
he radioed Jodl full powers to sign the unconditional German Instrument of Surrender at 1:30 AM on the morning of May 7. At 2:41
on May 7th, the surrender was signed in Rheims, to come into effect at 11:01 PM May 8. Stalin, however, refused to accept the
document, insisting that any surrender be made in Berlin, resulting in confusion between Allied leaders as to when an official
announcement of the surrender should be made. The dispute was settled when, at 2:26 PM on May 7 (five minutes before our
telegram was sent and received), von Krosigk made his famous speech declaring the surrender of Germany to the German people.
(See The Day the War Ended: May 8, 1945 - Victory in Europe by Martin Gilbert). Thus, this teletype message is the first official
notice to the American armed forces that Germany had surrendered and that VE day had finally arrived.
382: HITLER'S "EAGLE'S NEST" BLUEPRINTS
USD 3,000 - 5,000
HITLER'S "EAGLE'S NEST" BLUEPRINTSExtraordinary set of eleven contemporary working blueprints of the "Kehlsteinhaus" above
Berchtesgaden, created at the time of construction from the original hand-drawn plans drafted by Prof. Roderich Fick in Munich,
1938. These plans generally concern details of the dining room at the mountaintop structure and include: three-dimensional interior
view, 26" x 18"; top view of the room, 38" x 22"; ceiling design, 40" x 22"; detail of windows and cupboards, 35 1/2" x 14"; detail of
hallway, 35" x 15"; detail of entry from study and hall, with annotations, 35" x 15"; elevator interior, 24" x 18"; elevator exterior days,
24" x 18"; elevator ceiling and lighting, 24" x 18"; elevator interior, 24" x 18"; and furniture construction detail, 28" x 21". A few of the
plans have slightly faded but remain fully legible, else very good. The Kehlsteinhaus, or "Tea House", was presented to Adolf Hitler
on his 50th birthday as a retreat and place to entertain friends and visiting dignitaries. It was commissioned by Martin Bormann in the
summer of 1937 as a 50th birthday gift. Paid for by the Nazi Party, it was completed in 13 months. Architect Roderich Fick
(1886-1955) was Hitler's favorite architect, and became one of the top choices of the Nazi hierarchy.
383: HITLER'S "EAGLE'S NEST" ORIGINAL PLANS
USD 1,500 - 2,000
HITLER'S "EAGLE'S NEST" ORIGINAL PLANSUnique set of six original pencil plans used during the construction of the
"Kehlsteinhaus" above Berchtesgaden, drafted by Prof. Roderich Fick and Heinrich Michaelis in Munich, 1938. These plans
generally concern details of the dining room and Hitler's study at the mountaintop structure. All of the plans measure 24" x 17 1/2"
and include details of wall paneling, windows, commodes, sofas, and a stand-alone cabinet. Folds, else very good. The
Kehlsteinhaus, or "Tea House", was presented to Adolf Hitler on his 50th birthday as a retreat and place to entertain friends and
visiting dignitaries. It was commissioned by Martin Bormann in the summer of 1937 as a 50th birthday gift. Paid for by the Nazi Party,
it was completed in 13 months. Architect Roderich Fick (1886-1955) was Hitler's favorite architect, and became one of the top
choices of the Nazi hierarchy.
384: ORIGINAL FLOOR AND FURNITURE PLAN FOR HITLER'S "EAGLE'S
USD 2,000 - 3,000
ORIGINAL FLOOR AND FURNITURE PLAN FOR HITLER'S "EAGLE'S NEST"A most important, heavily annotated 45" x 26" plan
used during the construction of the "Kehlsteinhaus" in 1938, the complete first floor plan drafted by Prof. Roderich Fick on Mar. 2,
1938 in Munich. Illustrated is the elevator, reception room, dining room, guard room, bathrooms, kitchen, study, private office, and
most significantly, the very large, circular meeting room. Also noted in the printed plan is the type of heating used in each space,
often radiant heating though the floors, dimensions, plumbing fixtures, flooring, etc. Most significant is the addition in pencil of much
of the seating and tables, most notably in the meeting room which shows 24 chairs set in a circle about eight oval tables. A pencil
note reads: "Table candle-holders" with their locations indicated throughout the floor. Clearly this was a crucial plan in the
construction of the structure, and may well have been discussed and developed in Hitler's presence. A second 37" x 21" printed plan
is included showing a top view of the dining room with detail of the entrances, etc. Very good. The Kehlsteinhaus, or "Tea House",
was presented to Adolf Hitler on his 50th birthday as a retreat and place to entertain friends and visiting dignitaries. It was
commissioned by Martin Bormann in the summer of 1937 as a 50th birthday gift. Paid for by the Nazi Party, it was completed in 13
months. Architect Roderich Fick (1886-1955) was Hitler's favorite architect, and became one of the top choices of the Nazi hierarchy.
385: A GENERAL'S PASS TO VIEW THE JAPANESE SURRENDER ON THE
USD 1,500 - 2,000
A GENERAL'S PASS TO VIEW THE JAPANESE SURRENDER ON THE U.S.S. MISSOURIExcessively rare pass issued to Gen.
ROBERTSON C. RICHARDSON, JR. to attend the Japanese surrender, a typed card 5" x 3", reads in full: "SURRENDER
CEREMONY LT. GENERAL R. C. RICHARDSON, JR. is authorized to board the MISSOURI for the SURRENDER CEREMONY to
be held on 2 SEPTEMBER 1945 at 0900 hours...". The card is initialed "H B W" by Col. H. BENNETT WHIPPLE. Whipple was a
31-year-old U.S. Army colonel who was assigned by Gen. Douglas MacArthur to plan the Japanese surrender ceremony formally
ending World War II aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945. Later, formal printed "souvenir" cards were
given to those who attended, but it is now clear that this pass was the first, original accepted pass. Accompanied by thirteen original
8" x 10" b/w period photographs kept by Richardson with this pass, five showing the proceedings with Richardson in the first row of
viewers, others showing MacArthur, Stilwell, Percival, Wainwright, etc., "Instructions For Personnel Attending Surrender Ceremony",
1p. legal folio, Sep. 2, 1945, above Whipple's printed signature; the printed agenda of the ceremony, 1p. legal folio, Sep 2, 1945,
again over Whipple's signature, and finally, Richardson's retained copy of his letter to MacArthur, Sep. 4, 1945 congratulating him
upon being appointed Supreme Commander. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954) American Army general, Commanding
General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas
and Mid-Pacific. A fine, important grouping.
386: U.S. NAVY SHIPS AT PEARL HARBOR
USD 1,200 - 1,500
U.S. NAVY SHIPS AT PEARL HARBORAn exceptional and rare collection of fifty postal covers canceled aboard vessels present at
Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. Many of the covers also bear images of the vessel or patriotic
vignettes, all are pre-war. Among the vessels represented are the USS ARIZONA (strike a bit light), USS ANTARES, USS
CALIFORNIA, USS CASSIN, USS HONOLULU, USS MARYLAND, USS MEDUSA, USS MONAGHAN, USS OKLAHOMA, USS
NEW ORLEANS, USS PENNSYLVANIA, USS RALEIGH, USS SOLACE, USS SHAW, USS TENNESSEE, USS UTAH, USS
VESTAL, USS WARD, USS WEST VIRGINIA and others. Overall fine condition. EBAY 1200
387: REINHARD HEYDRICH ASSASSINATION WANTED POSTER
USD 400 - 600
REINHARD HEYDRICH ASSASSINATION WANTED POSTERRare reward poster issued three days after Reich Protector of
Bohemia and Moravia Reinhard Heydrich was mortally wounded by a bomb thrown at his car on May 27, 1942, a 10,000,000 Crown
reward is offered for the arrest of the assassins. The 23 3/4" x 17 3/4" poster, issued in Prague on May 30, 1942, is printed in both
Czech and German and is signed in type by puppet Prime Minister Jaroslav Krejci. Excellent condition.
388: THIS IS NAZI BRUTALITY
USD 400 - 600
"THIS IS NAZI BRUTALITY"Famous 1942 American propaganda poster by artist Ben Shahn, 28 1/2" x 38", pictures a hooded man
in manacles standing within a brick enclosure. Red lettering proclaims: "This is Nazi brutality" and beneath appears a purported
excerpt from: "Radio Berlin": It is officially announced: All men of Lidice...have been shot: the women deported to a concentration
camp...". Fine condition.
389: NEW YORK TIMES BOUND WEEK IN REVIEW 1942, 1944 AND 1945
USD 300 - 400
NEW YORK TIMES BOUND WEEK IN REVIEW 1942, 1944 AND 1945A superb collection of the prestigious New York Times "The
News of the Week in Review", every weekly edition from the years 1942, 1944 and 1945, with each approx. ten page edition bound
into an album with other issues from the same year, a total of 156 issues. Each issue contained a summary of the news, opinion
from far and wide, and many political cartoons - something no longer seen in that newspaper. The sum of the content, graphics,
photos and advertising from this newspaper of record is enormous. In excellent condition.
390: RED CROSS POSTER
USD 60 - 80
RED CROSS POSTERA Red Cross promotional poster by J. M. Clement, 20" x 30", shows a waving nurse in uniform and
celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the organization, asking the public to join. Some insect holes at horizontal fold just above
nurse's head, light crease at bottom, else very good.
391: HONOLULU PEARL HARBOR ATTACK NEWSPAPER - Hammer Price:
USD 100 - 150
HONOLULU PEARL HARBOR ATTACK NEWSPAPERScarce newspaper, a contemporary reprint of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Dec. 8, 1941, last edition, the first 16 of 24 folio pages. The huge headline reads: "WAR DECLARED ON JAPAN BY U.S....FDR
CALLS ATTACK UPON OAHU 'INFAMOUS TREACHERY'...Our Fleet At Sea As Counter Offensive Is Begun...Huge Ocean, Air
Operations On". The front page stories include the text of F.D.R.'s request that Congress declare war on Japan, mention of 3,000
casualties on Oahu, unsubstantiated reports of American naval retaliation, with multiple, varied war news on the following nine pages
as well. Three tape repairs at bottom of first page with two 1 1/2" marginal tears, and a few similar repairs on the last page, else
generally very good. This particular reprint was made during the war for propaganda purposes or was printed very shortly thereafter certainly not a latter day reprint.
392: ELK EBER
USD 400 - 500
ELK EBER(1892 - 1941) German artist, born Wilhelm Emil Eber. Eber was one of the most famous of German military artists, largely
remembered for his distinctive battle scenes and forceful portraits of soldiers and officers in uniform. An early member of the S.A.,
Eber sketched party events and street battles, while at the same time indulging his passion for painting American Indians and
western scenes. Hitler himself was enamored of Eber's work, purchasing several pieces for his collection. Signed print, his "Hand
Grenade Battle", 23 1/2" x 18" heavy stock, lightly-signed "Elk Eber" in pencil at lower right. The image shows a group of German
soldiers throwing grenades at an unseen enemy at left, though clearly French as one lies wounded at their feet. Some flaws:
signature, as mentioned, is light but legible, and is affected somewhat by a stain and toning, some glue remnants at left and right
margins, and possibly trimmed, and a few trivial stains. Nevertheless, still very appealing and a very rare image when signed by the
artist.
393: WORLD WAR II PATRIOTIC RECORD SETS
USD 75 - 100
WORLD WAR II PATRIOTIC RECORD SETSLot of two sets of patriotic recordings from World War II, includes: "6 Songs For
Democracy", three double-sided records issued by the International Brigade, issued by Ernst Busch - Music Room International
Series Set 101. This set was released in 1940 and recorded during the Spanish Civil War. There are three 10" 78 RPM records, in
original case. Records are in good vintage condition, as is the case. Sold with: "Red Army Song and Dance Ensemble", six 10" 78
RPM records of Red Army men singing patriotic and traditional songs, ca. 1945, in original binder.
394: GERMAN U-BOAT PROPAGANDA POSTER AIMED AT RUSSIANS
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN U-BOAT PROPAGANDA POSTER AIMED AT RUSSIANSRare poster, 33" x 24", printed in Russian and issued in March,
1943.Untranslated, but illustrations make it abundantly clear that the German U-boat service is being heavily promoted with images
of men receiving awards relaxing, meeting girls, etc. Very possibly aimed at recruiting German-speaking Russian crewmen, or at the
very least convincing Russians that the submariners were not the devils they were said to be. Weak folds and some tears reinforced
with paper tape on verso, just good.
395: GERMAN PROPAGANDA POSTER
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN PROPAGANDA POSTERExcellent propaganda poster issued near war's end, 18" x 20" color, shows an abstract image of
suffering families and reading in German at bottom: "Help the plight of Refugee - Help - Action". Folds, one slight marginal tear, else
very good.
396: NUREMBERG PRINTER'S SAMPLES
USD 150 - 200
NUREMBERG PRINTER'S SAMPLESExcellent grouping of 15 printing samples produced by printer Leonhard Amersdorffer in
Nuremberg for German administrators. The printer excelled in embossing, and most items bear large embossments which may not
exist elsewhere. Samples include items prepared for the mayor, Reichs Party Day 1938 and 1939, letterheads for members of the
S.A. and political leaders, etc. Nuremberg Rally 1939 named the "Rally of Peace" was cancelled at short notice when one day before
the planned opening, Germany invaded Poland. Overall fine.
397: NEW ZEALAND PROPAGANDA POSTER
USD 100 - 150
NEW ZEALAND PROPAGANDA POSTERScarce New Zealand propaganda poster, 17 1/2" x 22 1/4", shows the nation's flag with
the legend: "KEEP THIS [underlined] FLAG FLYING OVER NEW ZEALAND LEND to defend the right to be free!". Printed by E. V.
Paul, Wellington. Fine.
398: PROPAGANDA - NEDERLAND DIVISION VOWS TO FIGHT ON
USD 200 - 300
PROPAGANDA - NEDERLAND DIVISION VOWS TO FIGHT ONPropaganda handbill, 2pp.4to., [n.p., n.d. ca. 1944], a warning in
English and Dutch to American and British invaders headed: "That's what you think!". In part: "So we're slaves...and you are our
liberators...We are Dutch soldiers and in the German Wehrmacht. We are proud of it...to do our little bit in establishing the new
Europe...My dear liberators, don't you see the shadow of Bolshevism behind you?...start fighting the only real and actual enemy...".
Very good.
399: "THE OTHER PAGE" - ANTI-GERMAN PROPAGANDA
USD 75 - 100
"THE OTHER PAGE" - ANTI-GERMAN PROPAGANDAAnti-Hitler propaganda publication: "Die Andere Seite" ("The Other Page"),
34pp. 4" x 5 1/2", a more intelligent propaganda piece meant for the German elite with articles by Churchill, Thomas Mann, Richard
Hillary, John Steinbeck, and others, with a photo essay mocking Hitler's expressions while speaking, graphics showing Germany's
imminent defeat, etc. Cover loose, else very good.
400: U.S. WAR-DATE UNIFORM IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
USD 100 - 150
U.S. WAR-DATE UNIFORM IDENTIFICATION GUIDEWar-date notebooke guide "J.A.N. NO. 1" issued by the U.S. Army and Navy
jointly, approx. 300pp. 10" x 6 1/4" color glossy printed pages illustrating uniforms, emblems, piping, insignia, etc. of all branches of
the Heer, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine, also navies of France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Japan, Turkey, and Brazil. An excellent
reference publication, in fine condition.
401: REICHSTAGUNG IN NURNBERG 1933
USD 150 - 200
"REICHSTAGUNG IN NURNBERG 1933"Book "Reichstagung in Nurnberg 1933", with foreword by Julius Streicher (Berlin:
Vaterlandischer Verlag Weller), 264pp. large 4to. This lavish presentation chronicled in words and pictures the events of the Reichs
Party Day in Nuremberg, 1933, the first year that Hitler had consolidated his power in Germany. Images include portraits of the Nazi
hierarchy, waving crowds, parades, ceremonies, candid photos, etc. Spine worn a bit with a 4" tear along the edge of spine,
otherwise4 very good.
402: DAS PROGRAM DER N.S.D.A.P.
USD 100 - 150
"DAS PROGRAM DER N.S.D.A.P."Election year platform of the N.S.D.A.P. laid out in the party's publication: "Das program der
N.S.D.A.P.", by Gottfried Feder (Munich: Verlag Franz Eher), 1933. 64pp. 8vo. with color covers. Among the items in the party's
platform: "…land and soil to feed our People and settle our excess population...Only Nationals can be Citizens of the State...Only
persons of German blood can be Nationals, regardless of religious affiliation. No Jew can therefore be a German National...Any
further immigration of non-Germans is to be prevented..." A few spots on cover, else very good.
403: GOEBBELS' PRO-NAZI PROPAGANDA BOOKLET IN ENGLISH
USD 100 - 150
GOEBBELS' PRO-NAZI PROPAGANDA BOOKLET IN ENGLISHScarce propaganda book issued in English by Joseph Goebbels,
"The New Germany desires Work and Peace Speeches by Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler the Leader of the New Germany", (Berlin:
Liebheit & Thiesen), ca. late 1933. 66pp. 8vo. with heavy stock covers, foreword by Goebbels. This volume, issued shortly after
Hitler became chancellor and consolidated his power, contains eight of Hitler's speeches and proclamations from Feb. 1 to July 6,
1933. In the foreword, Goebbels notes: "...this Germany announces that it will not sign any treaties that cannot be observed...It is an
orderly and disciplined Germany in which authority rules which has been awakened by Adolf Hitler...". Covers a bit soiled, else very
good.
404: AUTOBAHN HIGHWAY BRIDGE BLUEPRINTS
USD 150 - 200
AUTOBAHN HIGHWAY BRIDGE BLUEPRINTSLot of two blueprints used in construction of the Autobahn, each 1p. 12" x 8 1/4",
prepared by Albert Mertz, Stuttgart. Each blueprint depicts a top and side view of a bridge on the highway between Salzburg and
Linz, with one plan labeled: "Traunbrucke bei Steyrermuhl" showing a bridge crossing water and labeled "Reichsautobahn" with 1939
estimated date of completion. Very good.
405: BRITISH INTELLIGENCE REPORT ON THE VOLKSWAGEN
USD 200 - 300
BRITISH INTELLIGENCE REPORT ON THE VOLKSWAGENRare, fine content publication: "Investigation Into the Design and
Performance of the Volkswagen or German People's Car", issued by the British Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee (BIOS) which
immediately followed British troops into occupied areas to assess German technical expertise and manufacturing ability. The 137pp.
8vo. report was prepared in 1946 with the assistance of Ford and other car manufacturers as well and it is amazing in its detail. Filled
with illustrations and fold-out drawings, every part of the vehicle is examined, most photographed as well, including body panels,
engine parts, suspension, door and window assemblies…even seat cushion springs. Dimensions and weights of every sort are set
forth, along with on-road and bench test performance data. The report's appendix sets forth the worker's payment plan established
by the Nazis making the purchase of the car possible for the masses. Very good.
406: "OPERATION CROSSROADS" PICTORIAL RECORD
USD 100 - 150
"OPERATION CROSSROADS" PICTORIAL RECORDOperation Crossroads was a series of two nuclear weapon tests conducted at
Bikini Atoll in mid-1946. They were the first nuclear weapon tests since Trinity and the first detonations of nuclear devices since the
atomic bombing of Nagasaki less than a year earlier. Ninety-six ships and submarines were anchored in the island's lagoon,
including the carrier SARATOGA, to determine the effects of the blasts on naval vessels, equipment, and animals. Offered is a
commemorative book, "Operation Crossroads The Official Pictorial Record", Office of the Historian, Joint Task Force One (New
York: William H. Wise & Co. ), 1946. 222pp. 8vo., heavily illustrated, with foreword by the project leader, Adm. W. H. P. Blandy. Blue
leather covers with gilt titles and "atomic bomb explosion". This is a Navy-produced souvenir pictorial prepared for those who
participated in the tests, now determined to have been a near disaster. Officers and men are shown at work and play in the weeks
preceding the tests, and preparations includes the destruction of coral reefs, care of test subject animals and the positioning of the
target vessels. There are multiple images of the blasts, and also the resulting destroyed vessels. Particularly shocking are photos of
sailors clambering all over the freshly-irradiated wrecks and diving bare-chested on the sunken vessels. Fine condition. The
post-blast operation was a disaster, with virtually every non-test ship doused with radioactive water, and sailors were spreading
radioactivity throughout their ships. No decontamination plan had been prepared, and the possibility existed that the entire fleet might
soon have to be abandoned. Further operations were soon canceled. Not surprisingly, mortality rates for those closely involved with
contaminated sites was substantially higher than the norm.
407: ADOLF HITLER ELECTION POSTERS
USD 400 - 500
ADOLF HITLER ELECTION POSTERSPair of rare Hitler election posters, each 39" x 13 3/4" and printed in red and black. One
poster reads: "Sieg heil!", the second reads (in German): "We thank our Fuhrer!". The latter poster bears a few marginal tears at
bottom, otherwise both are very good. Very unusual!
408: INFANTERIE-REGIMENT 77 GRADUATION CERTIFICATES AND
USD 100 - 150
INFANTERIE-REGIMENT 77 GRADUATION CERTIFICATES AND PHOTO ALBUMPresentation graduation album given to Arnold
Breuer who had graduated from his training with Infanterie-Regiment 77 at Koln on July 10, 1939 The 9" x 12" album has a faux
alligator cover with silver eagle and title. It includes text and glossy photos of Hitler, Goring, Ludendorff, and others, a history of the
Wehrmacht and the infantry, Breuer's certificate and Urkunde as schutze in the 15. (E) Pz. Abw./ I.R. 77, and blank pages for wishes
from friends and photographs. A very uncommon album.
409: GIRL WRITES FROM SS SCHOOL IN BADEN
USD 150 - 200
GIRL WRITES FROM SS SCHOOL IN BADENRare letter from a girl studying at an SS school, "SS Kriegs School for Peoples'
School", 2pp. 12mo., Baden, 1943, to her mother. Routine content in which the young lady states that she has received her mother's
letters, is working and is not left much free time, is being fed well, etc. Very good.
410: "ICH KAMPFE" SEIZED BY A JAPANESE-AMERICAN SOLDIER
USD 100 - 150
"ICH KAMPFE" SEIZED BY A JAPANESE-AMERICAN SOLDIERCopy of the essential NSDAP book, "Ich Kampfe" ("I Fight"),
(Munich: Franz Eher Verlag), 1943. Contains history of the party from its founding by Karl Harrer, the 25-point party platform; and
responsibilities of party members. Also included are articles by Alfred Rosenberg, Joseph Goebbels, Robert Ley, Victor Lutze,
Heinrich Himmler, and others, with 50 photos. The front flyleaf bears ownership signature: "George G. Iwamato Gustenburg-Mainz
Germany Nov. 1945" along with his bookplate, likely added later. Iwamoto is listed as being a member of the U.S. 446th Bomb
Group which flew Liberators on D-Day and in support of the advance to Germany.
411: SS LEADERSHIP BOOK
USD 75 - 100
SS LEADERSHIP BOOK1944 SS "Leitheft", or "Leadership" book, published by the SS for distribution to officers and leaders, 46pp.
8vo., articles on Flemish SS volunteers, German history and art, etc. Very good.
412: "GREATER GERMANY REBORN" STEREOVIEW BOOK
USD 150 - 200
"GREATER GERMANY REBORN" STEREOVIEW BOOKStereoviewer, slides, and bound descriptive text: "Grossdeutschlands
Wiedergeburt", 120 stereoscopic black-and-white printed slides and a folding viewer in fitted spaces in the covers of a bound text
written by Dr. Karl Bartz with photos credited to Heinrich Hoffmann. Hermann Goring writes a dedication, and he and Adolf Hitler
appear in color portraits. The photos document the anschluss of Austria, the adulation of the crowds upon the German occupation
and visits by Hitler, with many additional photos showing the beauty of "Greater Germany". Covers a bit worn, else overall fine
condition.
413: JAPANESE AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION MANUAL
USD 100 - 150
JAPANESE AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION MANUALScarce probable war-date Japanese guide to military aircraft,
General View of Japanese Military Aircraft in the Pacific War", 322pp. 8vo., the text entirely in Japanese. Contains 72
multiple photographs of various military aircraft, with an additional 90 pages showing aircraft in side and top silhouette
English names. Also present are fold-out cutaway views of an A6 M3 Zero, C6 N1 Myrt, and push-prop Shinden.
reference material.
"Aireview's
pages with
views, with
Very good
414: THIRD REICH POSTAGE STAMPS
USD 50 - 70
THIRD REICH POSTAGE STAMPSSelection of unused postage stamps, including some sheets. Some post-war.
415: KAMPF UM'S DRITTE REICH
USD 100 - 150
"KAMPF UM'S DRITTE REICH"Fully completed "cigarette" book: "Fight for the Third Reich", 1933, published by
Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, 92pp. large 4to., predominantly picturing Hitler within. Very good.
416: WORLD WAR II EPHEMERA GROUP
USD 100 - 150
WORLD WAR II EPHEMERA GROUPGroup of various pieces of ephemera, includes 1943 "Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters'
Handbook", (New York: National Aeronautics Council), artists images of over 100 aircraft of all countries, with silhouettes and
descriptions, grouped by number of wings and motors (lacks covers); original 10 1/2" x 14" wartime photo of American ace DICK
ROWLAND; lyrics of "Lili Marleen" in German (2); signed photo of Memphis Belle pilot ROBERT MORGAN; souvenir banner from
Camp Polk; gruesome picture book of post-mortem photos of executed Germans and Italians, including Mussolini; copy of "Der
Fuhrer" newspaper, Baden, 1933, plus several pieces of American propaganda, comic, newspaper, etc.
417: OCCUPATION OF JAPAN SOUVENIR BANNER
USD 100 - 150
OCCUPATION OF JAPAN SOUVENIR BANNERSilk banner, 25" x 36" overall, bears a partly-printed and hand-painted preentation
to an American battalion whose name has faded, also listing the various cities which had been visited or occupied. Ornate and
attractive.
418: HEINRICH HIMMLER "QUARTETT" PLAYING CARD AND DOCUMENT
USD 100 - 150
HEINRICH HIMMLER "QUARTETT" PLAYING CARD AND DOCUMENTLot of two items includes 3 1/4" x 4 3/4" "quartet" playing
card picturing Himmler, used in a child's card game, along with a typed D.S. with facsimile signature, 1p. oblong 8vo., Berlin, Apr. 19,
1936 sending a copy of a speech he had given concerning the duties of the SS. Two pieces.
420: POST-WAR "GESTAPO" POSTER
USD 200 - 300
POST-WAR "GESTAPO" POSTERPost-war "Gestapo" poster oft touted as a war-date piece yet still a compelling piece, 16" x 23
1/4" (sight), shows a grim-faced man in uniform with red lettering at bottom: "Gestapo". Heavy folds, a large corner chip at lower-left.
Framed.
421: AMERICAN SOLDIER SIGNED "SHORT SNORTERS"
USD 100 - 150
AMERICAN SOLDIER SIGNED "SHORT SNORTERS"Lot of four "short snorters", bank notes signed by American soldiers and kept
as souvenirs of the various places they visited and theaters in which they fought. Included is a Moroccan fifty franc note signed by
seven soldiers, one in Italy; the other three notes found together, from Belgium, the U.K. and Trinidad and Tobago, all signed by a
large variety of soldiers. Worn.
422: AMERICAN PROPAGANDA
USD 100 - 150
AMERICAN PROPAGANDAGood lot of four items, includes three buttons: a mechanical button "Let's Pull Together" showing Uncle
Sam lynching Hitler, "Keep U.S. Out of War", and America First", sold with a Stars and Stripes flyer, 6" x 8", the text of the Army's
"Demobilization Plan" indicating that essentially all fighting units and supplies will be sent to the Pacific following the end of the war in
Europe, with the excerpts accompanied by comical soldiers' reactions. Four pieces.
423: ADOLF HITLER "AQUARELLE"
USD 400 - 500
ADOLF HITLER "AQUARELLE"Original presentation folder containing color lithographs of seven of Hitler's most famous watercolors,
all executed between 1914-17. The portfolio was issued by Heinrich Hoffmann, "official" party photographer. Each image is tipped to
a 8 1/4" x 11 3/4"mount with tissue overlay. The folder with black title measures 9" x 12" inches. Contents are fine, cover detached,
case slightly foxed, lacks descriptive insert.
424: OIL PAINTING OF WALTHER FUNK
USD 300 - 400
OIL PAINTING OF WALTHER FUNKWALTHER FUNK (1890 - 1960) Nazi Minister of Economics who confiscated goods of
imprisoned jews to the Reichsbank via Himmler. Sentenced to life imprisonment. Original oil painting on board of Funk, 18" x 22",
shows him in a chest, up view with party pin on his left chest. Unsigned, a small scuff at upper-left. An indiscernable stamp appears
on verso. Likely undertaken for display in an administrative office.
425: OIL PAINTING OF ALBERT SPEER
USD 300 - 400
OIL PAINTING OF ALBERT SPEERALBERT SPEER (1905-1981) Nazi German architect and Minister of Armaments and War
Production, convicted of war crimes at Nuremburg. Well-executed original oil painting on board of Speer, 18" x 22", shows him in a
chest, up view. Unsigned, an indiscernable stamp appears on verso. Likely undertaken for display in an administrative office.
426: GERMAN NEWSPAPERS
USD 75 - 100
GERMAN NEWSPAPERSLot of six German newspapers, all war-date, includes two copies of the Volkischer Beobachter and four
copies of the "Lemberger Zeitung" from occupied western Ukraine, all complete. News includes "Exclamation of Grand Mufti Against
the Deadly Enemies of Islam", news associating George VI with Bolshevism, the massacre at Katyn, photos, etc. Good.
427: TANK RECOGNITION MANUAL
USD 100 - 150
TANK RECOGNITION MANUALA great wartime reference work, War Department publication FM 30-40 "Recognition Pictorial
Manual on Armored Vehicles", (Washington: Government Printing Office), November, 1943. Approx. 100 pages of photos,
schematics, capabilities, and descriptive information ("Restricted"), showing armored vehicles of all types then being employed by
the U.S., England, Russia, Germany, Italy, and Japan. Very good.
428: DUTCH NAZI RECORDINGS
USD 100 - 150
DUTCH NAZI RECORDINGSPair of records distributed by the National Socialist Movement in the Netherlands (N.S.B.), the first
bearing the party's emblem and legend: "So Sings the N.S.B.", song titles: "Because There Was a Boat" and "Foward,
Stormtrooper". The second record issued by the Netherlands United Youth, contents unknown.Both in original sleeves.
429: 1934 GERMAN YOUTHFEST AWARD POSTER
USD 150 - 200
1934 GERMAN YOUTHFEST AWARD POSTERUncommon 1934 Deutsches Jugendfest 1934 award poster, 11 1/2" x 16 1/2",
shows a young man and women with discus and pole standing before a Hitler Youth flag. The award is named to "Erika Meier" who
attended the Hindenburgschule at Freiburg, and it bears Hindenburg's facsimile signature at bottom. Very good.
430: MONTECASSINO
USD 100 - 150
"MONTECASSINO"Scarce book: "Montecassino Sketches by Zygmunt Turkiewicz of the Battle Fought by the 2nd Polish Corps",
(Rome: Novissima), 1944. 80pp. 9 1/2" x 12 1/2". A collection of dozens of captioned sketches. Very good. One of 2500 printed. Sold
with the illustrated Polish sheet music: "Song of the Airmen", English version.
431: STALAG XVII ARCHIVE
USD 250 - 350
STALAG XVII ARCHIVEGroup of 17 documents, about 25pp. total, most 1942, essentially pre-printed and carbon copies of notices,
orders and directives emanating from the camp administration. A variety of topics are addressed, including guidelines on how this
"forced labor" as they are called, should be handled by farmers and others using the prisoners, reduction of rations issued to the
prisoners, with different regulations concerning Russian prisoners (per week: meat 250g. bread 2.6 kilos, potatos 3 kilos, etc.),
registration of laborers, requirements of those using that labor, air raid regulations, etc. Of course, the use of P.O.W.s for labor was
generally contrary to the Geneva Convention.
432: POSTCARD SENT BY AN SS MAN, NO FELDPOST MARKING
USD 75 - 100
POSTCARD SENT BY AN SS MAN, NO FELDPOST MARKINGUncommon postcard sent by a Waffen-SS soldier, a photo of the
interior of a castle at Reichenburg sent via "SS Feldpost" as the writer penned on the card, but bearing a rare printed label in
German: "No troop stamp". The first such printed, postally used example we have seen.
433: GERMAN PROPAGANDA
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN PROPAGANDATwo pieces of (unrelated) propaganda created for German readers, includes the soldier's publication
"N.S.L.B. FRONT ZEITUNG KREIS: HOLLABRUNN", a field-printed journal and newsletter for soldiers stationed in lower Austria,
January, 1942, about 20pp. legal folio, with "Der Rattenfanger von...", a 12pp. 8vo. anti-Nazi, anti-Communist publication, 1951,
showing rats with swastikas alerted by a Pied Piper of sorts.
434: WITH OUR FLAGS IS VICTORY
USD 200 - 300
"WITH OUR FLAGS IS VICTORY"German propaganda poster: "Mit unser fahnen ist der Sieg!" ("With our flags is Victory"), 46 1/2" x
33", shows a golden eagle in flight, talos ready to attack, with German war flags in the backgroung. Identified at lower-left: "Plakat
No. 6 der Reickspropagandaleitung der NSDAP", printer's credit at lower-right. Two areas of paper loss were professionally restored
by painting on paper replacement, some dampstaining, mounted on lionen. directly
435: WAFFEN-SS RECRUITING MATERIAL
USD 100 - 150
WAFFEN-SS RECRUITING MATERIALLot of two printed items, recruiting material issued by the Waffen-SS. Included is a color
fold-out presentation prepared for Dutch volunteers: "That's a life to change you", multiple photographs of volunteers marching,
practicing with machine guns, dining, relaxing, impressing women, etc. with explanatory text and a return coupon, sold with a 4pp.
8vo. Belgian promotion: "The SS Calls You", also bearing a return card to be sent to The Hague.
435A: WALTER GROTSCHKE - FOUR LITHOGRAPHS RUSSIAN FRONT
USD 150 - 200
Four framed lithographs, 6" x 8 1/4" each, sketched by renowned German artist Walter Gotschke (1912-2000) on order of the
Magazine Signal in 1942 while being part of the Propaganda-Kompanie on the Russian front. Nicely matted and framed. After the
war Grotschke became well-known for his car illustrations.
436: 1944 ARMY MAP OF IWO JIMA OWNED BY A PLANNER OF THE
USD 250 - 350
1944 ARMY MAP OF IWO JIMA OWNED BY A PLANNER OF THE ATTACKRare 1944 map of Iwo Jima prepared by the 64th
Engineers Topographical Battalion, Nov., 1944, 20" x 22" and marked: 'CONFIDENTIAL", showing all types of defensive structures,
air fields, command posts, defensive artillery, trenches, shelters, etc. This map is from the estate of Gen. ROBERT C.
RICHARDSON (1882-1954) American Army general, Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of
Hawaii, and commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. Richardson was crucial in the planning of
the assault on Iwo Jima, Feb. 19, 1945. Very good.
437: DUTCH PROPAGANDA POSTERS
USD 150 - 200
DUTCH PROPAGANDA POSTERSLot of two Dutch propaganda posters, each 26" x 42", Jan-Feb, 1944. The first shows a stodgy
Dutchman described as: "Mister Barbed Wire, a plutocrat and democrat! A true' Dutchman…" who refuses to accept the Nazi
occupiers' philosophy, with the second poster showing the same character, also called: "Mister Barbed Wire…has well prepared for
the coming invasion. To keep his cool head he wears a hat and does not care how many Dutch citizens perish from the so
ardently-desired invasion…". Very good.
438: ADOLF HITLER OVERSIZE PRESENTATION SILVER FRAME WITH
USD 12,000 - 15,000
ADOLF HITLER OVERSIZE PRESENTATION SILVER FRAME WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER BOXA most rare and desirable item, an
oversized Adolf Hitler silver presentation photograph frame in as-new condition, along with the original red leather box which
accompanied the frame. This sterling silver frame was reserved for presentation to only the most important dignitaries and military
figures by Hitler himself. The 10 3/8" x 14 3/4" frame (versus the typical 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" presentation frame) bears the national eagle
and static swastika at bottom, flanked by Hitler's initials "A H". This is in turn surrounded by a Greek key border. The same design
with Greek key was used on Hitler's formal tableware and serving pieces. At the top of the frame appear three hallmarks, including
"925" (silver content) and "FHW" indicating makers Franz & Hermann Wandinger. The interior of the frame is lined with green moiré
fabric. The maroon-brown leather-covered rear of the frame bears six swivel closures and hinged desktop support, all of which are in
absolutely perfect condition. The box containing the frame is comprised of red the Moroccan leather with a large silver national eagle
and swastika imprinted on the cover. Within, the box is trimmed in red felt and is designed to accommodate the frame's easel. The
bottom edge of the box bears the imprint of famed bookbinder Frieda Thiersch, responsible for creating the top award documents of
the Third Reich, including the Knights Cross. The box is in comparatively excellent condition: almost all of the silvering of the eagle
remains bright, corners are bumped and slightly worn, and one of the side panels is broken at two joints but still attached at bottom.
The condition of the frame is essentially as new. An excessively rare combination of an absolutely mint oversized Adolf Hitler
presentation frame and the even rarer presentation Thiersch box.
439: ADOLF HITLER PRESENTATION SILVER FRAME AND SIGNED
USD 8,000 - 10,000
ADOLF HITLER PRESENTATION SILVER FRAME AND SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHA highly desirable Adolf Hitler relic, a sterling
silver frame reserved for presentation to only the most important dignitaries and military figures by Hitler himself, with an autopen
signed photo of Hitler encased within. The 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" frame bears the Nazi Party eagle and swastika device at bottom is flanked
by Hitler's initials "A H", which in turn is surrounded by a Greek key border. The same design with Greek key was used on Hitler's
formal tableware and serving pieces. At the top of the frame appear three hallmarks, including "925' (silver content) and "FHW"
indicating makers Franz & Hermann Wandinger hallmark. The maroon/brown leather-covered rear of the frame bears the proper six
swivel closures and hinged desktop support, a bit worn with one hinge loose. Within lies an 8 1/2" x 10 3/4" Hoffmann half-length
studio photograph of Hitler with an autopen signature, the image which always accompanied this style of frame when authentically
signed by Hitler at bottom. Excellent condition.
440: COMPLETE PLACE SETTING OF ADOLF HITLER INFORMAL PATTERN
USD 10,000 - 15,000
COMPLETE PLACE SETTING OF ADOLF HITLER INFORMAL PATTERN SILVERWAREA now impossible-to-assemble complete
13-piece place setting of Adolf Hitler's informal pattern silverware. Each piece bears on its handle a right-facing national eagle
standing above a wreath-encircled swastika which itself is flanked by Hitler's "A H" initials. Each piece also bears the identical
Bruckmann hallmarks: a crescent, an Imperial crown, "800" (silver content), and a Prussian eagle. Included in the set is a butter
knife, dinner knife, salad knife, fish knife, teaspoon, dessert spoon, demitasse spoon, two soup spoons of differing sizes, dinner fork,
salad fork, fish fork, and oyster fork. Also included is an ivory blade fruit knife marked with a political eagle but lacking Hitler's initials.
Detail on the eagles on these pieces remains very good in general, and but for a ding on the handle of one knife, they are in overall
excellent condition. Hitler's silver is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain, and prices are now approaching $1,500 for formal
pieces.
441: ALLACH FOUR BRANCH FIVE CANDLE HOLDER PRESENTED TO
USD 7,000 - 9,000
ALLACH FOUR BRANCH FIVE CANDLE HOLDER PRESENTED TO JAKOB GRIMMINGERPre-1939 Allach baroque four-branch
five candle table candelabra, 12 3/4" tall, 12" wide, the fluting carefully accented with gold paint. This piece was designed by Franz
Nagy and bears the expected stylized SS runes and Allach hallmark at bottom. Additionally, this candelabrum has been personalized
for presentation to SS-Standartenfuhrer JAKOB GRIMMINGER (1892-1969). Four panels on the base of the piece bear such
hand-painted personalization: Grimminger's name above a wreath of oak leaves, the Feldherrenhalle, scene of the shooting during
the Beer Hall Putsch, is shown with a gold swastika with sun rays; a gold eagle clutching a wreath of oak leaves enclosing the date
of the Munich putsch and the years 1923 and 1933; and the date of the presentation of this gift, "9.NOV. 1938". Fine condition.
Grimminger's name became synonymous with the "Blutfahne", the blood-stained flag carried during the abortive putsch. He was
tasked with carrying the flag at all official ceremonies, and protecting it when it was used to "consecrate" all other flags and
standards. At the end of the war Grimminger was stripped of his property. As for the porcelain itself, 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 sub camp of
Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces.
442: ALLACH FENCER (NO. 83)
USD 5,000 - 6,000
ALLACH FENCER (NO. 83)Most desirable and rare Allach Fencer, a finely detailed bisque porcelain standing 13" tall. The piece is
marked on the base with the artist's name: "O[ttmar]. Obermaier" , with the underside of the base bearing impressed Allach
trademark stylized SS runes, model no. "83", and hand-painted number: "8991". The sword on this piece was at one time broken at
the hilt and base: it has been re-attached and this very rare statuette now awaits proper repair. The creation of "Der Fechter" is
generally attributed to Reinhard Heydrich, who was of course an avid fencer, and this bisque statue was used for many
presentations. It apparently was also a personal favorite of Heinrich Himmler. 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
443: ADOLF HITLER'S SILVER CHAMPAGNE BUCKET
USD 6,000 - 8,000
ADOLF HITLER'S SILVER CHAMPAGNE BUCKETAdolf Hitler's silver service champagne bucket, one of the rarest and most
unusual personal Hitler items we've seen offered. This striking 8 3/4" tall silver-plated Art Nouveau bucket bears handles which
gracefully arch upwards from either side for a total width of 11 1/2". At front the bucket displays a 3" wide engraved right-facing
political eagle resting atop a wreath which encloses a static swastika, dating this piece prior to 1938. The bottom bears the "W M F"
hallmark of Wurtembergische Metallwarenfabrik, pioneers in silver plate production of Art Nouveau items and makers of the
highest-quality items.Lightly tarnished, free of any scratches, dents or dings.
444: SILVERED EAGLE PRESENTED TO HEINRICH HIMMLER
USD 6,000 - 8,000
SILVERED EAGLE PRESENTED TO HEINRICH HIMMLERAn exceptional presentation piece, a stunning hand-carved eagle
presented to Heinrich Himmler on his 35th birthday and later used by Himmler as a model for one of the rarest pieces of Allach
porcelain. This magnificent eagle stands 24 1/2" tall on a 6 1/4" x 6 1/2" base. It is entirely polychromed in silver which remains 99%
intact and has actually developed a very attractive patina. On the bottom a card decorated with violets has been nailed to the base:
"Gift from Prof. Krieger 7. Oct. 35 INVENTORY NR. 93". This date corresponds with Himmler's 35th birthday. The artist was Prof.
WILHELM KRIEGER (1877-1945), a highly-regarded sculptor who was also associated with various porcelain manufacturers
including Rosenthal. From 1937 to 1944, Krieger also participated in the annual German Art Exhibition in the Haus der Kunst. Clearly
this gift very much impressed Himmler, whose SS operated the porcelain factory at Allach. That factory produced eagle porcelain
almost identical to this presentation, now a very rare piece.
445: WEWELSBURG CASTLE CANDLE HOLDER PRESENTED TO HEINRICH
USD 4,000 - 5,000
WEWELSBURG CASTLE CANDLE HOLDER PRESENTED TO HEINRICH HIMMLERAn important gift given to Heinrich Himmler by
the chief architect of the reconstruction of the "sacred" castle at Wewelsburg, Hermann Bartels, an impressive relic of the castle kept
for presentation to the Reichsfuhrer. Bartels' gift is a 7" tall, 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" block of hand-carved oak removed from the castle during
its reconstruction and renovation which had commenced five years earlier. Three sides of the block bear the same ornately carved
design reminiscent of runic symbols. At top is an opening for a candle with an engraved brass plate reading: "An Oak Block from
Wewelsburg". An uncarved side of the block also bears a period engraved inset plaque: "The Patron of Wewelsburg Reichsfuhrer SS
Heinrich Himmler [From] The Construction Supervision SS-Sturmbannfuhrer H. Bartels 7. Oct. 1938". Two sides of the presentation
bear vertical cracks. From the odd shape of the brass plaque, made to fit an existing opening in the block, we speculate that this
architectural remnant may have been an end point of a stairway bannister. Clearly, knowing the importance Himmler attached to
Wewelsburg, this relic would have been cherished by him.
446: USS BUNKER HILL SQUADRON READY ROOM SEAT
USD 4,000 - 6,000
USS BUNKER HILL SQUADRON READY ROOM SEATOne of the rarest, most evocative Navy relics one could hope to obtain, a
pilot's chair from the "ready room" of the USS BUNKER HILL, CV-17, an aircraft carrier that served with great distinction in the
Pacific, enduring enormous damage and suffered enormous loss of life. The solid aluminum chair, 41" tall, 25" wide, 30" deep, bears
a comfortable leather seat which remains entirely intact. Arm rests have been painted brown to offer the impression of wood, and the
left arm rest ends in a square ashtray. On the right is a solid, folding desk top which may be lifted from the side of the chair and
opened before the pilot for use in taking notes, reading charts, etc. All components of the chair - frame, leather, desk top and fittings
- remain completely intact and undamaged, in fine condition. Relics such as this are virtually unobtainable. The letter of provenance
from a naval historian (included) indicates that the chair was given to him by Admiral James Condit (1915-2003), who served on the
USS Yorktown, became a Japanese prisoner of war, and was later present at the surrender of Japan. Condit befriended the historian
whom he met via the USS Yorktown Association and gave him the chair. Condit related that the Navy had presented him with the
chair, and further mentioned that he believed that only admirals could acquire such important relics from naval vessels. The USS
BUNKER HILL reported to the U.S. Pacific Fleet in the autumn of 1943. The vessel participated in carrier operations during the
crucial air raid on Rabaul, support of the landings on Tarawa Atoll, air raids on Kavieng, the Marshall Islands, Truk Atoll, the
Marianas Islands (Guam, Saipan, and Tinian), Palau, Yap, Ulithi, and Woleai in the Palau Islands, Satawan, and Ponape, Saipan
and Guam, and the titanic Battle of the Philippine Sea. On June 19, 1944 during the landings in the Marianas, BUNKER HILL was
damaged when a Japanese bomb hit the deck. Two sailors were killed, and about 80 more were wounded. During the Battle of the
Philippine Sea, about 476 Japanese warplanes were destroyed; nearly all of them shot down by Navy F6F Hellcat fighter planes,
such as those carried by BUNKER HILL. During September, Bunker Hill carried out air raids in the Western Caroline Islands, and
then she and her task force steamed a to the north to launch air raids on Luzon, Formosa, and Okinawa, through early
November.During the remaining months of World War II, BUNKER HILL fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima and in support of the Battle
of Okinawa. Her planes also attacked the Yamato, one light cruiser, and four destroyers which were sunk during Operation Ten-Go,
as it was called by the Japanese Navy. On the morning of May 11, 1945, while supporting the invasion of Okinawa, BUNKER HILL
was struck and severely damaged by two Japanese kamikaze planes within a minute of each other. A Zero crashed onto the carrier's
flight deck, destroying parked warplanes full of aviation fuel and ammunition, causing a large fire. Then, a short 30 seconds later, a
second Zero went through the antiaircraft fire, dropped a 550-pound bomb, and crashed into the flight deck near the carrier's
"island". BUNKER HILL lost a total of 346 sailors and airmen killed in the engagement, 43 more missing (and never found), and 264
wounded. She was heavily damaged and was sent to the Bremerton Naval Shipyard for repairs. She would serve but five more
months, ferrying troops home, and would see active duty again.
447: ADOLF HITLER'S PEN AND LEATHER DESK PAD FROM THE
USD 4,000 - 5,000
ADOLF HITLER'S PEN AND LEATHER DESK PAD FROM THE BERGHOFAn important relic, Adolf Hitler's personal green leather
desk blotter recovered by an American soldier from the ruins of his Berghof at Berchtesgaden. The blotter, measuring 256" x 16 3/4"
fully opened, bears a medium green pebbled leather surface with a right-facing gilt eagle on the front cover, framed by two gilt
borders. Within, the right side bears a blotter tucked into leather corners which also bear gilt trim. Opposite is a pocket into which
stationery could be secured. The entire portfolio is lined in beige linen. The portfolio has a small leather loop at center in which a pen
may be secured. Also present is a ca. 1940 Haro glass-nibbed ink pen with screw-on top. Such a pen would be dipped into an
inkwell repeatedly during use, and would not have been used by someone writing extensively. The cap bears a small chip. Four
sheets of Hitler's personal "Der Fuhrer" stationery are included, presumably found with the desk pad and pen. The outside corners of
the blotter are worn else very good. These relics are from the personal collection of Chris Devine, noted militaria dealer. They are
sold with Devine's initial research prepared after he obtained the portfolio from a close friend of Lt. Col. Carl William Kohls (G-4),
101st Airborne and on the staff of Gen. Maxwell Taylor. Notes indicate that Kohls gave the portfolio to his friend when they met at the
War Hero Parade in Philadelphia in 1945. The recipient also advised he had received a personal call from Gen. Taylor on Dec. 19,
1945, just before the start of the Battle of the Bulge. Kohls' biographical data from a West Point Class of 1931 reference is also
included.
448: THIRD REICH GERMAN TAPESTRY...AND A "DIRTY DOZEN" FILM
USD 12,000 - 15,000
THIRD REICH GERMAN TAPESTRY...AND A "DIRTY DOZEN" FILM PROP!A genuine Third Reich Munich Gobelin tapestry, a
stunning 12' x 10' presentation which attempts to tie the Third Reich visually to the Carolingian Empire. Against a background of
medieval-style shields and regions of the Holy Roman Empire, a crowned double-headed eagle acts as a transition to the
Hohenzollern Eagle, which in turn leads to a larger and more dominant Third Reich eagle and swastika. The various areas of the old
Holy Roman Empire are identified, with a total of twelve colorful embroidered shields includes the arms of "Ober Oestreich",
"Schlesien", "Maehren", "Anhalt", Pfalz Sachsen", "Ostfriesland", "Tyrol", "Brandenburg", "Franken", "Boehmen",
"Deutschordensland", and "Nieder Oestreich". Other areas are named as well. All three "Reich" eagles are embroidered in hues of
silver, gray and in black, accentuated with the addition of other colors emphasizing crowns, sword, orb and oak leaves. The
background consists of more subdued shades of brown, beige, and gold. The lower right hand corner exhibits the "MG" logo of the
Munich Gobelin weavers. The top reverse has nine of the original rings that were used for suspending this massive tapestry. There
are two several inch square areas along the top border that show a slight separation of the weave, and other areas of the tapestry do
exhibit expected age and wear, but they remain largely unnoticeable. This same tapestry appears in the 1967 film "The Dirty Dozen",
in the chateau lobby scene as Lee Marvin and Charles Bronson walk about in German uniform: it is partially visible suspended above
their heads. It was originally owned by Tony Oliver and used as a prop by his company, TLO productions, and masking tape bearing
his name remains on the verso of the piece. It was bought directly from Oliver by our consignor's father approx. forty years ago and
family history indicates the tapestry was a personal possession of Adolf Hitler. Although that cannot be clearly substantiated, several
factors point to this piece having been commissioned by someone at the highest level: it was a piece costing a very substantial sum,
it represented the hoped-for "thousand-year Reich", displays every region of Germany, and its large size calls for display in a public
forum. Important and impressive.
449: KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT COMMANDER'S CARL ZEISS BINOCULARS
USD 2,500 - 3,500
KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT COMMANDER'S CARL ZEISS BINOCULARSVery desirable Kriegsmarine U-Boat commander's 7 x 50
binoculars ("Doppelfernrohr 7 x 50 fur U-Boote" or "U-Boot-Fernglaser"), manufactured by Carl Zeiss. These very rare binoculars
were issued as standard equipment to U-boats and used by those on watch on the conning tower of those vessels. The binoculars
feature black rubber eye cups and a protective frame jacket secured to the frame with steel screw-on brackets. Beneath the right
hinged covers are the markings "7x50 46388 blc" which is the serial number and manufacturer's code for noted optics manufacturer
Carl Zeiss. The ends of the binoculars are likewise covered with a protective rubber coating to prevent damage from rough handling.
The foam-green body is painted with a sand-type finish allowing the user to maintain a solid grip. The "auto-focus" lenses, a brilliant
achievement at the time, are still in excellent condition allowing clear and undiminished vision. The set also comes with the remnants
of a cloth lanyard. These binoculars are identical to the pair shown in Gordon Williamson's authoritative work, "Torpedo los!",
published by R. James Bender Publishing, 2006, pp. 316, 319 and 319.
450: REINHARD HEYDRICH'S BOAR'S TOOTH HUNTING LODGE ASHTRAY
USD 2,000 - 3,000
REINHARD HEYDRICH'S BOAR'S TOOTH HUNTING LODGE ASHTRAYA rare relic from Reinhard Heydrich's hunting Lodge near
Nauen, a large ashtray bearing a boar's tooth which crosses the breadth of the ornamental piece. The cut-glass bottom of the
ashtray, 7 1/2" wide, bears a sunburst design. It is topped with a wide silver band deeply engraved: in German: "HUNTING ESTATE
STOLPSHOF FAM[ILY] HEYDRICH". The band, which also bears an engraved inventory number: "INV. NR. 75/1938" supports an
enormous wild boar's tusk which also serves as a carrying handle, and two cigar/cigarette rests are soldered to the band as well.
Fine condition. Stolpshof was Reinhard Heydrich's personal hunting estate, near Nauen and about 40 kilometers west of Berlin.
Previously, he had obtained hunting rights at Parlow in the Schorfheide forest north-east of Berlin in immediate proximity to Hermann
Göring's country estate Karinhall. From 1936, on Heydrich hunted at Stolpshof where he renovated a hunting lodge and celebrated
Christmas, 1941. At Nauen, the SS even maintained a small concentration camp from which Heydrich recruited slave laborers for the
upkeep and renovation of the lodge.
451: KNIGHT'S CROSS RECIPIENT HORST TREBES PRESENTATION
USD 1,000 - 1,200
KNIGHT'S CROSS RECIPIENT HORST TREBES PRESENTATION FLASKA fine relic from the recipient of a Knight's Cross, a silver
hip flask presented to HORST TREBES by his commanding officer, Gen. EUGEN MEINDL (1892-1951), Fallschirmjager general and
a fellow Knight's Cross holder (with Oak Leaves and Swords). The finely-crafted hammered silver flask measures 5 3/4" long and is
engraved: "REMEMBRANCE 1940 1942 from the STURM RGT". Beneath is a facsimile of Meindl's signature and his rank. The flask
also bears Trebes' initials engraved at top. HORST TREBES (1916-1944) was a captain of Fallschirmjager and Knight's Cross
recipient for valor in the Battle of Crete. He also participated in the Massacre of Kondomari, the mass murder of civilians on Crete.
After drunkenly shooting a fellow soldier, he was stripped of his award and demoted, later serving as commander III/LL Sturm
Regiment in Russia, KIA in Normandy.
452: WOLFGANG WILLRICH PASTEL DRAWING OF KNIGHTS CROSS
USD 5,000 - 6,000
WOLFGANG WILLRICH PASTEL DRAWING OF KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENT WALTER MOSEWOLFGANG WILLRICH
(1897-1948) German artist, the best known military portrait artist of the Third Reich. Attached to the OKH in the Army's Propaganda
Department, Willrich was employed to paint the portraits of all Knights Cross recipients which in turn were widely distributed on
postcards printed for collectors autograph collectors. Original pastel portrait of WALTER MOSE (Objg., Zugfhr. Inf. Div. 13, /Jg. Rgt.
49), awarded his RK on March 11, 1943 and Oak Leaves Feb. 10, 1944. The 12" x 14" portrait portrays Mose chest, up in winter
gear, his Knights Cross visible about his neck. Willrich adds his artist's monogram and the year of his work at upper-right. Two
horizontal creases below the neck line barely detract, mounted to a larger art board backing. This image was not mass reproduced
for period publication, postcards or posters making this a most desirable original. Offered with an original Hoffmann photo postcard
of Mose.
453: PISTOL HOLSTER ATTRIBUTED TO GEN. GEORGE S. PATTON
USD 1,500 - 2,000
PISTOL HOLSTER ATTRIBUTED TO GEN. GEORGE S. PATTONAn excellent relic attributed to Gen. George S. Patton, a U.S.
Enger-Kress .45 caliber 1911 semi-automatic pistol holster from the estate of Lt. Gen. Geoffrey Keyes (1888-1967). The leather
holster, stamped with a manufacturing date of 1944, was uncovered in a ditty bag contained within Keyes' footlocker consigned to us
in 2015. Also within the bag was a letter from Keyes to his wife of Headquarters, 7th Army letterhead, Mar. 29 [1946], in pencil. He
notes: "...Got a nice note from Mrs. Patton.She said she had sent me one of his holsters as a keepsake. She had sent it c/o you so
please hold on to it. It was certainly thoughtful of her...". The holster is in essentially unused condition. We know that Patton often
carried a Model 1911 .45 semi, and that Keyes shunned that weapon, opting for a .38 revolver as his sidearm of choice.
Accompanied by our letter of provenance.
454: "ADOLF HITLER LANE" LATVIAN STREET SIGN
USD 500 - 600
"ADOLF HITLER LANE" LATVIAN STREET SIGNWartime Latvian enameled iron street sign reading: "Adolfs Hitler iela", or "Adolf
Hitler lane". Measures 28" x 6 1/2", multiple chips to surface. Of course, German versions of this sign are common, foreign versions
by occupation collaboration governments are much rarer.
455: "DAS SCHWARZE KORPS" NEWSPAPER HANGER
USD 200 - 300
"DAS SCHWARZE KORPS" NEWSPAPER HANGERRare relic from the official newspaper of the SS, "Das Schwarze Korps", a 29"
long newspaper holder bearing the imprinted names of that publication. These newspaper holders were common sights at cafes and
taverns, providing free reading while preventing people from "pinching" the journals. A March 21, 1933 copy of "Der Fuhrer", the
newspaper of the Baden NSDAP is affixed to the holder. Arrows on the paper pointy to a news item citing the creation of Dachau to
house "5000 Bolsheviks". Very good to fine.
456: 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 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 a 7/8" x 1/4" piece of brown marble. On the bottom
of the ashtray is a printed Certificate of Authenticity signed by two soldiers who recovered the hearth from the drawing room fireplace
at the Berghof in June, 1945 while on a "technical war assignment". Although one signature is worn away, the other is identified as
"[Robert?] J. Weathershead, Jr.". Happily, they did not recover Hitler's commode...
457: "KILL" FLAGS FROM SUBMARINE USS SEAHORSE
USD 1,000 - 1,500
"KILL" FLAGS FROM SUBMARINE USS SEAHORSEA most unusual set of "kill" flags from the USS SEAHORSE, strung along a
sixteen foot line and which may have been displayed upon or within the submarine, or at one of her bases. There are 18 "kill" flags
present in all, all rather crudely sewn to a 3/16" braided cotton line. Each of the flags measures about 7 1/2" x 11", although the size
varies slightly between them. Three of the flags are of the design used by the Imperial Japanese Navy, representing warships which
the SEAHORSE sent to the bottom, while the balance are Japanese national flags which would represent destroyed commercial or
private vessels. The flags appear to have been made at about the same time, therefore this may have replaced a previous such
display or it was created for a return to port or other special occasion. The sewing is clumsy and amateurish, what one would expect
from something having been theater-made, and the paint appears to be heavy oil paint or "red lead" which may have been kept
onboard. Some fraying, creased, overall very good. The number and type of flags present exactly corresponds with the submarine's
war record. The USS SEAHORSE was commissioned on March 31, 1943 and undertook eight war patrols, sinking many troop
transports and even another submarine.
458: "KRIPO" FLAG REMNANT
USD 300 - 400
"KRIPO" FLAG REMNANTPiece of what was once a NSDAP flag, this section identifying the trainee leadership of the criminal police
("Kripo"): "Fachschaft Krim. Polizei Berlin 1.5.33.", and the embroidered text is surrounded by black and grey interwoven piping. The
overall size of the panel and remaining flag remnant is 17" x 12 1/2". The date likely indicates the founding date of the fachschaft..
The Kriminalpolizei were mostly plain-clothes detectives, worked in conjunction with the Ordnungspolizei, the uniformed branch of
the police and other agencies such as the Geheime Feldpolizei.
459: "MEISSEN" PLAQUE OF HERMANN GORING
USD 100 - 150
"MEISSEN" PLAQUE OF HERMANN GORINGFine glazed profile of Hermann Goring, 8 3/4" tall, marked with a swastika within and
the name "MEISSEN" in relief in block letters. Likely a post-war souvenir and not by the famous porcelain makers but still of very
good quality.
460: "REICHSWERKE HERMANN GORING" TEASPOON
USD 100 - 150
"REICHSWERKE HERMANN GORING" TEASPOONSteel teaspoon, 5 5/8" long, bearing engraving on the handle: "Reichswerke
Hermann Goring". The underside of the spoon bears the hallmarke of maker: "WELLO". Fine. Reichswerke Hermann Göring was an
industrial conglomerate established in 1937 to extract and process domestic iron ores from Salzgitter that were deemed
uneconomical by commercial firms.
461: 1936 OLYMPICS COMMEMORATIVE GLASS MUGS
USD 150 - 200
1936 OLYMPICS COMMEMORATIVE GLASS MUGSPair of period1936 Olympics commemorative glass mugs, heavy construction,
each 5 1/2" tall, Berlin, 1936, with incised gold painted inscriptions celebrating youth and the games. Fine.
462: 1936 OLYMPICS HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN
USD 200 - 300
1936 OLYMPICS HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN1936 Berlin Olympics hand-painted porcelain dessert plate, 7 1/2" dia., along with
matching coffee cup and saucer. The cup and plate were manufactured by Eschenbach of Bavaria and are decorated with a national
eagle, Olympic rings, and "1936 XI. OLYMPIADE BERLIN". The artist has signed the bottom of each piece. Fine.
463: A GIFT PRESENTED AT THE BERGHOF
USD 400 - 600
A GIFT PRESENTED AT THE BERGHOFA cased set of nine color prints of the work of Austrian painter Moritz von Schwind (1804 –
1871), each mounted to a 9" x 12" backing with title, set into a blue presentation binder. The set was produced by Heinrich
Hoffmann, Vienna. The cover page bears a large period pencil inscription: to "Prof. Gieseler...in remembrance of the Obersalzberg
Berghof i. [?] 43." Most likely Professor Wilhelm Gieseler, German anthropologist, professor for Racebiology at the University of
Tuebingen and SS-Hauptsturmfuehrer. The identity of the giver is unknown.
464: ADMIRAL JAMES H. FLATLEY'S CAP, CIGARETTE CASE AND PASS
USD 500 - 700
ADMIRAL JAMES H. FLATLEY'S CAP, CIGARETTE CASE AND PASSJAMES H. FLATLEY, JR. (1906 - 1958) World War II naval
aviator and tactician for the U.S. Navy. Executive Officer of VF-42 and key participant in the Battle of the Coral Sea for which he was
awarded the Navy Cross. Formed VF-10, the "Grim Reapers", with successes at Guadalcanal, and later Commander Air Group Five
(CAG-5) on board USS Enterprise during which he helped introduce the F6F Hellcat to combat. Later a brilliant Navy air tactician.
Fine lot of three relics from the collection of Navy air historian Dale Costello, includes: distinctive khaki Marc Mitscher "baseball" cap
with silver and gold Navy pin at front, given to Flatley by Mitscher, probably while the two were serving aboard the carrier
LEXINGTON; Flatley's two piece aluminum cigarette case bearing the trademark of "CHANCE VOUGHT", maker of the F4U Corsair
for the Navy and Marines, and his "VF 10 Corsair Night" printed pass dated Jan. 20, 1945, undoubtedly used when his VF-10
squadron returned to the States, transitioning to the F4U Corsair in January 1945 at the NAS Atlantic City. With a note in Costello's
hand listing the items which were purchased directly from him. Three pieces.
465: BRONZE BUST OF ADOLF HITLER
USD 2,500 - 3,500
BRONZE BUST OF ADOLF HITLERLarge full-headed bronze bust of Adolf Hitler, about 14" tall, a rather sedate pose of Hitler
bearing a slight frown. The reverse of the bust is signed by the artist, "E. Beck", most likely Austrian artist Ernst Beck (1879-1941).
The nose and forehead of the bust were struck with a hammer or other hard implement at some time in the past, most likely by an
irate soldier or citizen, and some small areas on the right side have been scuffed. Overall very good.
466: ADOLF HITLER ENGRAVED COCKTAIL GLASS FROM THE BERGHOF
USD 1,500 - 2,000
ADOLF HITLER ENGRAVED COCKTAIL GLASS FROM THE BERGHOFAn exceptionally rare Hitler relic, a 3 1/2" tall whiskey glass
bearing a German political eagle, swastika and Adolf Hitler's initials expertly engraved in the glass and highlighted in gold, with two
gold bands accenting the top of the glass. In very fine condition. This glass was "liberated" from the Berghof's "tea house" and it is
shown as being approved for release to a soldier on May 19, 1945 by American 2nd Lt. Warren H. Anderson of the 1269th Engr.
Batt'n. It was certainly among the "36+ Pieces Glassware" listed on the release. Also present is a color copy of a Oct. 31, 1941
receipt sent to Martin Bormann showing the order of engraved " A H" glasses to be made for use at the Kehlsteinhaus. Of course,
Hitler was not a drinker, but this glass was certainly available to his guests for their use at the Kehlsteinhaus.
467: ADOLF HITLER "OUR LEADER" WOOD BUST PLAQUE
USD 500 - 600
ADOLF HITLER "OUR LEADER" WOOD BUST PLAQUEHand-carved circular wood plaque, 11" diameter, a period left profile of
Hitler with the mootto carved about the edge: "UNSER FUHRER ADOLF HITLER" ("OUR FUHRER ADOLF HITLER") along with two
swastikas. A very well-crafted piece, and certainly of the period.
468: ADOLF HITLER BRONZE BUST
USD 100 - 150
ADOLF HITLER BRONZE BUSTSmall bronze bust of Adolf Hitler, 6" tall overall with black marble base, the bronze signed: "E.
Sleger" on reverse. Very good.
469: ADOLF HITLER BRONZE PLAQUE
USD 200 - 300
ADOLF HITLER BRONZE PLAQUEBronze plaque bearing a profile bust of Hitler and initialed by the artist "MH", 3 3/4" x 5 3/4", with
a quote from Hitler beneath: "The foundation of action is the will and the courage for truthfulness". The reverse states that the
plaque's image of Hitler had been personally approved by Hitler. Two small oxidized areas, else fine.
470: ADOLF HITLER FORMAL DINNER NAPKIN
USD 500 - 600
ADOLF HITLER FORMAL DINNER NAPKINRare formal Adolf Hitler white linen dinner napkin, 26" x 24". The napkin has an
interwoven design which includes flowers, oak leaves and acorns, and a banner, and is carefully embroidered with Hitler's tableware
and silverware motif, a 1 1/2" tall national eagle with swastika below which is flanked by his initials. Clean, bright, and in fine
condition.
471: ADOLF HITLER INFORMAL SILVER TEASPOON
USD 400 - 500
ADOLF HITLER INFORMAL SILVER TEASPOONSterling silver teaspoon from an informal set of Adolf Hitler's tableware, a 5 1/2"
teaspoon bearing his stylized "A H" initials at bottom identical in size and shape to other such pieces from the same set. Bears
hallmarks of maker and of purity on reverse. Polished, fine.
472: ADOLF HITLER HEATING STOVE DECORATIVE TILE
USD 400 - 500
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.
473: ALLACH "MUNCHNER KINDL" PORCELAIN FIGURE (NO. 87)
USD 800 - 1,200
ALLACH "MUNCHNER KINDL" PORCELAIN FIGURE (NO. 87)Allach "Munchner Kindle" ("Munich Child") porcelain, an attractive,
highly-detailed piece standing 7" tall. The piece is marked on the bottom: "TH. KARNER" and bears the number "81" and printed
Allach hallmark incorporating stylized SS runes. 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.
474: ALLACH FOUR BRANCH FIVE CANDLE HOLDER (TAFELLEUCHTER
USD 1,000 - 1,500
ALLACH FOUR BRANCH FIVE CANDLE HOLDER (TAFELLEUCHTER NO. 21)Post-1939 Allach Baroque four-branch five candle
table candelabra, 13" tall, 13" wide, decorated in brown-gold paint indicating post-1939 production. This piece, designed by Franz
Nagy, was introduced in 1936. Stylized SS runes and Allach hallmark at bottom, along with "21". 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.
475: ALLACH FOUR BRANCH FIVE CANDLE HOLDER (TAFELLEUCHTER
USD 800 - 1,200
ALLACH FOUR BRANCH FIVE CANDLE HOLDER (TAFELLEUCHTER NO. 87)Pre-1939 Allach baroque four-branch five candle
table candelabra, 4 7/8" tall, 13 3/4" wide, carefully decorated with concentric rings with additional accents in gold paint. This piece,
designed by Carl Diebitsch, was introduced in 1938. Stylized SS runes and Allach hallmark at bottom. 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.
476: ALLACH JULTELLER DER SS 1944
USD 1,000 - 1,500
ALLACH JULTELLER DER SS 1944Allach white glazed porcelain decorative plate, 9 3/4" dia., bears at center a Mutterkreuz
surrounded by six Iron Crosses and six oak leaves in relief. Inscription about the rim reads: "Our victory is through mothers and
heroes". The bottom of the plate bears black printing beneath the glaze: "JULTELLER DER SS 1944" with the Allach stylized SS
runes in dark green beneath. Very rare, as new condition.
477: ALLACH PORCELAIN LAMB (NO. 107)
USD 750 - 1,000
ALLACH PORCELAIN LAMB (NO. 107)Desirable Allach porcelain lamb, a finely detailed piece standing 5 1/4" tall. The piece is
marked on the bottom: "PROF. TK", along with the number "107" and impressed Allach hallmark incorporating stylized SS runes.
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.
478: ALLACH RECLINING ALSATIAN (NO. 76)
USD 1,200 - 1,500
ALLACH RECLINING ALSATIAN (NO. 76)Larger version of the Allach German Shepherd made at the SS factory at Allach based on
a design by Prof. Theodor Karner. The piece measures about 17" long and is marked on the bottom: "TH. KARNER” Additional
markings include stylized SS runes and Allach hallmark, and the design number "76". The front paws of the dog appear to be lightly
coated with some type of film or paint, most likely covering an early repair. We suspect this coating could be removed and the piece
professionally repaired. Estimated accordingly. 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.
479: ALLACH SQUIRREL (NO. 68)
USD 1,000 - 1,500
ALLACH SQUIRREL (NO. 68)Desirable Allach Squirrel, a finely detailed porcelain standing 6 1/4" tall. The piece is marked on the
bottom: "PROF. TH. KARNER", along with the number "68" and impressed Allach trademark stylized SS runes. This particular piece
is often purchased by those who also collect Eickhorn daggers, for obvious reasons. 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.
480: ALLACH THREE-CANDLE HOLDER (NO. 119)
USD 600 - 800
ALLACH THREE-CANDLE HOLDER (NO. 119)Allach tabletop porcelain three-candle holder, 12" wide, marked on the bottom:
"CARL DIEBITSCH" along with the number "119" and embossed Allach hallmark of stylized SS runes. A tiny chip affects the edge of
one of the end scrolls, otherwise 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.
481: BERCHTESGADENER HOF HOTEL LEATHER WRITING PORTFOLIO
USD 500 - 700
BERCHTESGADENER HOF HOTEL LEATHER WRITING PORTFOLIOLeather writing portfolio, 20 1/4" x 13 1/2" overall, once part
of the room fixtures at Berchtesgaden's Berchtesgadener Hof hotel. The hotel was exclusively used by foreign visitors and the Nazi
elite whenever they visited Hitler at the Berghof. Its gilt embossed neo-classic lettering and design with swastika mimic Hitler's taste,
and the portfolio is nearly identical to that used in rooms at Hitler's favorite Nuremberg hotel, the Deutscher Hof. Within is a blotter
and three sewn compartments. The Berchtesgadener Hof hotel had previously been the "Grand Hotel Auguste Victoria," popular with
visiting royalty. The Nazis bought it in 1936, remodeled it and renamed it the Berchtesgadener Hof, and used it to house visiting
dignitaries including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and Prime Ministers Neville Chamberlain and David Lloyd George.
High-ranking Nazis such as Josef Goebbels, Heinrich Himmler, and Joachim von Ribbentrop also stayed here, as did visiting military
officers such as Erwin Rommel. Eva Braun lived at the Berchtesgadener Hof when she first came to Berchtesgaden. After the U.S.
Army occupied the area in May 1945, the Berchtesgadener Hof was the scene of several high-ranking surrenders, including that of
Field Marshal Albert Kesselring.
482: BRITISH BOMB SIGHT COMPASS
USD 100 - 150
BRITISH BOMB SIGHT COMPASSBoxed 3 7/8" dia. brass-case compass used in the British Course-Setting Bomb Sights Mk VII A,
B and C; the standard bomb sight of the mid-1930s. Used in Hawker biplane bombers, with low maximum speeds; and later probably
used on the Avro Anson, the Sunderland, the Battle and planes such as the Vickers Stranraer and the Walrus. The early Wellingtons
were slow at 230mph top speed, but may also have used this compass. In the original box indicating that care should be used in
handling.
483: BRONZE HITLER BUST BY ZOLL
USD 400 - 600
BRONZE HITLER BUST BY ZOLLSmall bronze bust of Hitler on a beige marble base, 8" tall overall. The reverse of the bust is
signed: "W. ZOLL". A few dings to base, else very good.
484: BUST OF GERMAN SOLDIER
USD 150 - 200
BUST OF GERMAN SOLDIERSmall metal bust of a helmeted German soldier on a marble base, undoubtedly of warttime
construction, 7 1/4" tall overall on marble base and signed "W. Zoll". Painted in bronze, some paint chipped.
485: BULLET/SHARAPNEL STRUCK GERMAN HELMET
USD 800 - 1,200
BULLET/SHARAPNEL STRUCK GERMAN HELMETSingle decal M1942 bullet or shrapnel struck helmet. The helmet appears to
have been quickly spattered with paint, perhaps a slap-dash camouflage attempt, or the paint may have been affected by an acid of
some type. The rear of the helmet clearly shows two penetrations. One, nearly circular, certainly was caused by a projectile which
killed the wearer as the worn leather liner within bears a hole exactly matching the hole in the helmet behind it. A second smaller
indent appears next to the first, this piece indenting but not thoroughly penetrating the helmet. The liner shows spots at left and front,
though we cannot attest to they're being blood. Very good.
486: CAPTURED JAPANESE OFFICER'S LEATHER FOOT LOCKER
USD 500 - 600
CAPTURED JAPANESE OFFICER'S LEATHER FOOT LOCKERAn uncommon World War II relic, a Japanese officer's solid leather
foot locker captured by an American officer for his own use. The trunk, 30" wide x 20" high x 13 1/2" deep is fully lined and is fitted
with heavy steel hinges and key locks at front. A red leather family or unit emblem is affixed to the front of the trunk, while
(presumably) the officer's name has been painted to the top of the trunk. Either side of the trunk is fitted with a strong leather handle.
The inside of the lid bears the new owner's information modestly penned in black ink: "Lt. Col. G. W. Johnson O-286216 Air Corps".
Very good condition.
487: CHIEMSEE ROAD HOUSE TABLEWARE
USD 100 - 150
CHIEMSEE ROAD HOUSE TABLEWAREHeavy silver-plate fork from the famous rest area constructed on the Autobahn in
1937.The 8 1/2" fork has a mermaid figure engraved on the handle, with the obverse reading: "RASTHAUS AM CHIEMSEE". The
roadhouse at Chiemsee was the first major service area of Reichsautobahnen. Construction was supervised personally by Fritz Todt,
and the area opened on Aug. 27, 1937. The service area was so popular that it had to be closed in the summer of 1939 due to
overcrowding. The dining room was designed for 350 people, the terrace of the café for 1300 guests and the outdoor swimming pool
for 1450 people. Postwar the area became an American base.
488: COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER FROM MACARTHUR'S COMMAND, POST
USD 100 - 150
COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER FROM MACARTHUR'S COMMAND, POST WAR JAPANDelicate coffee cup and saucer
Quartermaster Department coffee cup and saucer dating from the first days of the American occupation of Japan, both pieces
trimmed with gold paint and marked "USARJ QUARTERMASTER" with the department's emblem. Fine condition, with Japanese
maker's stamp on bottom of each piece.
489: CUTAWAY MODEL AERIAL BOMBS AND CASE
USD 300 - 400
CUTAWAY MODEL AERIAL BOMBS AND CASEExcellent pair of cutaway models of American general purpose explosive and
incendiary bombs, made by W.P.A. workers and used for military or civilian educational purposes during World War II. Each wood
bomb model is about 13" long and hand-painted in various colors. Hinges connect the two halves, with the lower half bearing a typed
key describing each colored element. The label also describes these items as having been produced by the "WAR MODELS
PRODUCTION PROJECT" in Pennsylvania. Sheet metal silver-painted stabilizing fins slip onto the rear of each model, and both
models are carried in a fitted varnished pine carrying case with handles. Overall fine condition, and a great display piece!
490: D.A.F. TRUMPET WITH BANNER
USD 1,200 - 1,500
D.A.F. TRUMPET WITH BANNERRare German Labor Front trumpet with banner. The brass trumpet is longer than usually seen, the
body 28 1/2" long with the mouthpiece extending an additional 2 3/8". Beneath the trumpet and suspended by three brown tie-on
ribbons hangs a 18" x 20 1/2" two-sided yellow banner bearing the emblem of the D.A.F.: a black mobile swastika within a toothed
gear. The swastika and gear are separate pieces of cloth sewn to either side of the banner. The trumpet mouth bears a few dents,
and there is a solder repair near the mouthpiece, regardless of which this parade item would display very handsomely.
491: DEUTSCHE JAGERSCHAFT HUNTING PRIZE ISSUED BY DACHAU
USD 300 - 400
DEUTSCHE JAGERSCHAFT HUNTING PRIZE ISSUED BY DACHAU COUNTY COUNCIL1939 German Hunting Society hunting
prize, 2" x 2 1/2" pewter shield bearing a stag's head with swastika, symbol of the society, title of the prize, and "Dachau 1939".
Obverse is blank. Fine condition, in original fitted case.
492: ESCAPE HATCH TO A WORLD WAR II HELLCAT FIGHTER
USD 150 - 200
ESCAPE HATCH TO A WORLD WAR II HELLCAT FIGHTERA metal frame and plexiglass and escape hatch from a World War II
Hellcat fighter, 19" x 24 1/2", the green steel frame reading: "EMERGENCY PUSH OUT" with a lever that reads "LIFT" and at bottom
a notice reading "PUSH HERE". Very good. The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a carrier-based fighter aircraft developed to replace the
earlier F4F Wildcat in Navy service. Although the F6F bore a family resemblance to the Wildcat, it was a completely new design
powered by a 2,000 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800. The Hellcat and the Vought F4U Corsair were the primary USN fighters during the
second half of World War II. From the personal collection of World War II and Civil War historian Michael Miner. Miner's thirty-year
collection was built through an extensive system of contacts he developed with artifact hunters and diggers in Europe and the Far
East, and he maintained careful records of the items he amassed.
493: EVA BRAUN FORMAL TABLE NAPKIN
USD 400 - 500
EVA BRAUN FORMAL TABLE NAPKINFine linen table napkin once used by Eva Braun at her private dinner parties and bearing her
"butterfly" monogram, 40" x 19" beige cotton linen. The napkin bears a repeating three leafed clover design interwoven in the fabric
and at one corner appears her ornately-embroidered "E B" monogram. The monogram was designed for Braun by Nazi Minister of
Production and architect, Albert Speer. Very fine.
494: EVA BRAUN FORMAL TABLE NAPKIN
USD 400 - 500
EVA BRAUN FORMAL TABLE NAPKINFine linen table napkin once used by Eva Braun at her private dinner parties and bearing her
"butterfly" monogram, 40" x 19" beige cotton linen. The napkin bears a repeating three leafed clover design interwoven in the fabric
and at one corner appears her ornately-embroidered "E B" monogram. The monogram was designed for Braun by Nazi Minister of
Production and architect, Albert Speer. Very fine.
495: EVA BRAUN SILVER DINNER FORK
USD 300 - 400
EVA BRAUN SILVER DINNER FORKRelic from Eva Braun's dinner table, a 8 1/4" four-tined silver dinner fork with fluted handle
terminating in a small scroll, the handle also bearing her "butterfly" "E B" monogram which was designed for her by Albert Speer.
Hallmarked "800" with additional hallmark of Bremer Silberwarenfabrik. Likely from a gift set. Tarnished as one would expect, else
very good.
496: EVA BRAUN SILVER DINNER KNIFE
USD 300 - 400
EVA BRAUN SILVER DINNER KNIFERelic from Eva Braun's dinner table, a 10" silverdinner knife with fluted handle terminating in a
small scroll, the handle also bearing her "butterfly" "E B" monogram which was designed for her by Albert Speer. Hallmarked "800"
with additional hallmark of Bremer Silberwarenfabrik. Likely from a gift set. Tarnished as one would expect, else very good.
497: EVA BRAUN SILVER SOUP SPOON
USD 300 - 400
EVA BRAUN SILVER SOUP SPOONRelic from Eva Braun's dinner table, a 8 1/2" silver Soup spoon with fluted handle terminating
in a small scroll, the handle also bearing her "butterfly" "E B" monogram which was designed for her by Albert Speer. Hallmarked
"800" with additional hallmark of Bremer Silberwarenfabrik. Likely from a gift set. Tarnished as one would expect, else very good.
498: F. W. HOLLER ADVERTISING MIRROR
USD 300 - 400
F. W. HOLLER ADVERTISING MIRRORA scarce advertising item issued by noted German dagger and sword maker F. W. Holler, 1
7 1/2" x 11 1/2" glass advertising plaque, mirror-backed, celebrates the firm's 75th anniversary in 1941 and bears a color illustration
of their famous "dove's head" sword. Although there is some flaking to the mirror backing along the edges, this piece remains in
overall very good condition and would be a fine addition to a sword or dagger display.
499: FOCKE-WULF 200 CONDOR "BRANDENBURG" COMMEMORATIVE VASE
USD 400 - 600
FOCKE-WULF 200 CONDOR "BRANDENBURG" COMMEMORATIVE VASEVery rare commemorative vase honoring the Fw 200
VI registered as D-ACON and named "Brandenburg." On August 10-11, 1938, this Lufthansa Focke-Wulf 200 Condor airliner made a
record-breaking nonstop flight across the Atlantic from Berlin to Floyd Bennett field in Brooklyn in 24 hours and 57 minutes. The
return flight to Germany took 19 hours and 47 minutes. This vase, made by Royal Copenhagen and so marked on the bottom,
measures 12" tall and 5 1/4" wide at the gold-trimmed rim. At center is a gold-trimmed circular hand-painted image of the
"Brandenburg" with the registration number and swastika-painted tail both visible. The vase bears a crackle-finish: sky-blue outside
and cloud gray within. Very good. In December, 1938 the plane crashed at Manila and was totally destroyed.
500: GEN. BERNHARD RAMCKE TRAVEL DESK
USD 600 - 800
GEN. BERNHARD RAMCKE TRAVEL DESKBERNHARD RAMCKE (1889–1968) German Luftwaffe general and a recipient of the
Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. After leading troops in the invasion of Crete, Ramcke fought in North Africa,
Russian and in France, surrendering when Brest was captured. A great relic, General Ramcke's personal traveling writing portfolio
and implements, 27" wide (fully opened, 9 1/2" tall. The tablet bears dark green pebbled finish covers, the front of which bears a
Luftwaffe eagle emblem and: "GENERAL DER FALLSCHIRMJAGER BERNHARD RAMCKE" embossed in gold with cold trim
present on both sides of the cover. Within, the portfolio presents a felt-covered panel, as well as two other white paper writing
surfaces. A small expanding file with three pockets is covered in green moire silk. Eight items are held at the center beneath ribbed
leather straps, including red sealing wax, various ivory finishing and sealing tools, a brass-headed seal stamp, and a small quantity
of pen quills. There is a slight bitty of fraying to the silk, else very good. Likely a presentation gift to the paratroop general.
501: GEN. GEOFFREY KEYES' MAJOR GENERAL'S HEADQUARTERS
USD 700 - 800
GEN. GEOFFREY KEYES' MAJOR GENERAL'S HEADQUARTERS BANNERGEOFFREY KEYES (1888-1967) Highly decorated
lieutenant general who commanded the II Corps during World War II. During the war, Keyes also served as Chief of Staff, 2nd
Armored Division, commanded the 9th Armored Division, Dep. Commander, 7th Army (Sicily), Commander 7th and 3rd Armies
(assuming Patton's old command), and headed occupation forces in Austria. Keyes was George Patton's invaluable chief of staff,
leading Patton's I Corps in Morocco, and accepting the surrender of Palermo. He later served with distinction under Mark Clark at
Anzio, Cassino and before Rome. A fine war-date relic, Keyes' two-star major generals' hanging headquarters banner, obtained from
his estate. The cotton banner measures 34" x 50" and bears a canvas fly. It appears to be field-made, as the construction of the
banner and the stitching along the end of the flag and that securing the two white stars is not of top professional quality. This banner
likely saw only limited use, as but for a clean tear beside one star, it is in fine condition. It may have hung permanently in an office in
England, he may have preferred a hanging flag, or Keyes may simply have used it only until a more professionally constructed flag
was shipped from the States. The flag was purchased from an auction of Keyes' effects and was found in his foot locker.
502: GEN. RIDGELY GAITHER, JR. SWAGGER STICK
USD 300 - 400
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.
503: GERMAN GAS MASK
USD 75 - 100
GERMAN GAS MASKWorld War II German gas mask with filter, set within its original ribbed container with latch. Filter bears a few
dents, mask remains pliable.
504: GERMAN OFFICER METAL WALL PLAQUE
USD 60 - 80
GERMAN OFFICER METAL WALL PLAQUEChromed metal wall plaque depicting a German Wehrmacht officer, 5" x 8", a
well-detailed bust but bearing some loss to the chrome.
506: GERMAN SILVER SCHNAPPS CUPS
USD 75 - 100
GERMAN SILVER SCHNAPPS CUPSLot of six ca. 1940 silver plates schnapps glasses, each 1 1/4" tall and bearing the enameled
crest of a different major German city or region, including Berlin, Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Bavaria, Bremerhave, etc. In fitted case.
507: GERMAN-AMERICAN BUND BUST OF HITLER
USD 600 - 800
GERMAN-AMERICAN BUND BUST OF HITLERAmerican-made plaster bust of Adolf Hitler, 7" x 9 1/2", beige paint with the bust
appearing above an incised swastika, with incised: "Copr. 1938 M. HEUCKE" on the edge. Likely made for German-American Bund
supporters. Very good. Heucke received a copyright for his work: "Keep Smiling!".
508: GRAFENWOEHR TRAINING AREA SERVING FORK
USD 100 - 150
GRAFENWOEHR TRAINING AREA SERVING FORKSteel salad serving spoon from the Grafenwoehr training center in Bavaria, 7
3/4" long, the reverse bearing the initials of the training center, an image of the town's famous water tower, and a German national
eagle with swastika. Hallmark reads: "WMF 90-2,5". Sold with an unrelated 8 1/2" aluminum serving spoon marked with incised
eagle and swastika on reverse, hallmarked: "C. & C. W. 43", as well as two 9 3/4" knives, silver handles marked "90", possibly
military use. Four pieces.
509: HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION CUFFLINKS TO SEPP
USD 2,500 - 3,500
HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION CUFFLINKS TO SEPP DIETRICHPair of Heinrich Himmler SS cufflinks presented by
Himmler to L.A.H. SS-Generaloberst Josef "Sepp" Dietrich on Dietrich's fiftieth birthday. The silver cufflinks, known as the type
created for Himmler as personal gifts, bear the hallmark of the Munich firm of Gahr, the preferred silversmiths of the NSDAP and the
SS. The cufflinks bear 7/8 mounted disks bearing SS runes with oak leaf wreaths on either side, all twice encircled by decorative
edging. The swiveled ends of each are engraved with the date of Dietrich's birthday: "28.5.1942". Fine condition. Despite this gift,
there was little love lost between the pair. Though an SS soldier to the core, Sepp Dietrich did not hold extremist views and his
loyalty to his troops remained paramount. He protected them against Himmler whom he frequently referred to with barely concealed
contempt as "the Reichsheini." He also personally protested to Hitler twice about the shooting of Jews.
511: HERMAN GORING SILVER AND IVORY FRUIT KNIFE
USD 400 - 600
HERMAN GORING SILVER AND IVORY FRUIT KNIFEVery rare silver fruit knife with ivory blade from a set once owned by
Reichsmarshal Hermann Goring, 8 1/4" long overall, a fanciful baroque-style handle lightly engraved with the German national eagle
clutching two marshal's batons. No hallmarks, as is oft the case with knives. Tarnished, else very good.
513: HERMANN GORING SILVER DINNER KNIFE
USD 300 - 400
HERMANN GORING SILVER DINNER KNIFESilver dinner knife from a set once owned by Reichsmarshal Hermann Goring, 8 1/4"
long overall, a fanciful baroque-style handle lightly engraved with the German national eagle clutching two marshal's batons. No
hallmarks, as is oft the case with knives. Tarnished, else very good.
514: HIROSHIMA BLAST-FUSED COINS
USD 400 - 500
HIROSHIMA BLAST-FUSED COINSFrightening group of about 25 bronze Japanese coins which were partially melted and fused
together during the atomic blast at Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945. The mass of coins, about 4" across, appears to have melted
upon a surface of dirt or sand, possibly having been in a container or in clothing which instantly vaporized causing the coins to fall
onto the ground before melting. They were at one time very lightly varnished in places to brink out a few highlights. This rare item
has been consigned to us by a Japanese dealer/collector, the only individual who has provided us with any such blast-related relics
in the past and whose items we fully guarantee.
515: HIROSHIMA BLAST-MELTED CRAB SCULPTURE
USD 700 - 900
HIROSHIMA BLAST-MELTED CRAB SCULPTUREAn evocative relic from the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a 5"
wide metal crab which clearly show heat damage from the blast. The surface of the crab's hind legs, where the metal is thinnest, has
bubbled from the heat and the thinnest parts of the front pincers are broken, revealing what appears to have been superheated metal
within. The entire piece has been scorched and burned. This rare item has been consigned to us by a Japanese dealer/collector, the
only individual who has provided us with any such blast-related relics in the past and whose items we fully guarantee.
516: HITLER BUST SPORTS AWARD
USD 150 - 200
HITLER BUST SPORTS AWARDAward plaque, 9 3/4" x 12" bearing a metal bust of Hitler with artist's initials "H.P." mounted on dark
stained wood, plaque reads: "Battalion sports competition April, 1942 Pz. Pion. Ersatz Batl. 5 Gefr. Fritz Eisele 2nd Winner". Chrome
plating on bust worn, else very good.
517: HITLER YOUTH BUGLE
USD 400 - 600
HITLER YOUTH BUGLERare Hitler Youth bugle, brass 11 1/2" long with two suspension rings, with a Hitler Youth symbol of an
eagle with a swastika on its chest clutching a sword and hammer brazed to the end of the bugle on the upper side just ahead of a
maker's stamp. The "Jungfolk" used this symbol to show their commitment to National Socialism. A few dents, overall very good.
518: HITLER YOUTH SNARE DRUM AND MARKED DRUM STICKS
USD 600 - 700
HITLER YOUTH SNARE DRUM AND MARKED DRUM STICKSHitler Youth snare drum with red and white painted trrim, 13 1/4"
dia., 5 1/2" tall, all original hardware including support, with skins and snare tight. Just a bit of chipping and wear to paint, generally
very good to fine. Sold with original Hitler Youth-marked drumstick and belt loop carrier.
519: HUTSCHENREUTHER PORCELAIN STALLION
USD 150 - 200
HUTSCHENREUTHER PORCELAIN STALLIONVintage Hutschenreuther Kunstabteilung porcelain rearing stallion, 10 1/2" tall, a
dramatic piece ca.1940-50 reminiscent of the items produced at Allach. Fine.
520: IRON CROSS AND AMBER BREAD BOWL
USD 600 - 800
IRON CROSS AND AMBER BREAD BOWLAttractive and ornate German bread bowl, 11" diameter, a finely-turned oak bowl with a
4" wide section of carefully-fitted pieces of amber at center. Atop the amber rests a silver wreath of laurel leaves and an Iron Cross
which has been riveted in two places to the amber. Some of the silver finish on the leaves is worn, as is a bit of the varnish, else very
good.
521: JAPANESE "GOOD LUCK" FLAG WITH TIGER
USD 300 - 400
JAPANESE "GOOD LUCK" FLAG WITH TIGERAn outstanding example of a World War II Japanese "good luck" flag, a 31" x 23"
(sight) Japanese national flag with the white field lietrally covered with slogans and messages expressing good luck to the flag's
soldier owner. At lower-left, as a futher symbol of the power of this talisman, an artist has painted the face of a roaring tiger. The flag,
in very good condition, has been set into a black and gold frame.
522: JAPANESE "GOOD LUCK" FLAG
USD 150 - 200
JAPANESE "GOOD LUCK" FLAGAn excellent relic, a 28" x 22" two-piece Japanese flag with the character for "Strength" written
upon it 1,000 times. The owner of this flag, undoubtedly a soldier or sailor, would have brought the flag to friends and family
members requesting that they pen that character a few times each, and we can see the different styles of writing and brushes used
here very clearly. Also present is a bag which enclosed the flag - writing thereon has not been translated but probably includes the
owner's name. Fine condition.
523: JAPANESE "GOOD LUCK" FLAG AND SAILOR'S ACCESSORIES
USD 400 - 500
JAPANESE "GOOD LUCK" FLAG AND SAILOR'S ACCESSORIESAn excellent grouping of material from the estate of a Japanese
Navy sailor. Included is a 32" x 24" silk Japanese national flag bearing ink patriotic slogans penned by friends and relatives of the
sailor; a 4 1/2" x 6" photo showing a samurai sword resting across a Japanese newspaper announcing the attack on Pearl Harbor;
the sailor's gold-trimmed ceremonial navy sake cup; a propaganda cotton ditty bag showing a young boy and girl cheering beneath a
crossed sword and gun, a helmet above; a 34" x 13" cotton banner with American and Japanese flags (untranslated); 8th Order of
the Rising Sun medal with case; Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Association special member badge with case, an unidentified service
badge in wood case; an unidentified pin, 1" wide, white and red enamel; two of the sailor's wax seals; and a small signed photo of an
army officer, likely a friend or relative. Very good.
524: JAPANESE EROTIC ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA
USD 200 - 300
JAPANESE EROTIC ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDAObscene Japanese anti-American propaganda aimed at Australian soldiers,
2pp. 4to., a tri-fold pamphlet with three scenes. The first depicts the Australian soldier in bed with his semi-naked wife or girlfriend,
and when the bottom of the leaflet is folded, it shows the soldier on the battlefield, a comrade being killed in a shell burst, a cross and
helmet behind him, with the caption: "Sacrificed". The last panel shows the same soldier scene atop a pile of skulls, and at bottom
and American seduces the soldier's girl, the caption continuing: "That American war mongers may indulge in this!". Worn a bit at
folds, some soiling, else very good. Rare!
525: JAPANESE KATANA SWORD
USD 800 - 1,200
JAPANESE KATANA SWORDJapanese katana sword and scabbard, 27 1/4" blade with gold blade collars and seppa bearing a
beaded edge. The ray skin grip is chipped with some loss near the tsuba, the tsuba itself though in very good condition and bearing
a filigree design with a single gold bird figure. The wrap on the grip is unraveling and the wood peg is damaged. The tang of the
blade is marked (see illustration), and the blade itself bears two tiny nicks and very slight oxidation. The scabbard, inlaid with
abalone, bears some chips and other damage, with the throat crudely repaired.
526: JAPANESE OFFICER'S PARADE SWORD
USD 100 - 150
JAPANESE OFFICER'S PARADE SWORDWorld War II Japanese officer's parade sword and scabbard, the 31" blade mirror-like
and flawless. Gilding on grip and guard has lost some gilding, wire wrap is loose, and silver on scabbard is oxidized. Estimated
accordingly.
527: JAPANESE PLANE RELIC AND BOMB SHRAPNEL FROM THE ATTACK
USD 300 - 400
JAPANESE PLANE RELIC AND BOMB SHRAPNEL FROM THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBORPair of relics recovered by an
civilian employee of the Pearl Harbor naval base on December 7, 1941. Included is a 2" x 1 1/2" section of aluminum aircraft "skin"
from a Japanese aircraft, the letters "HO" stenciled on one side, painted the shade of green typical of Japanese naval aircraft. Also
present is a 2" x 2" piece of jagged bomb shrapnel. Both are companied by a 2006 letter of provenance from the son of the Pearl
Harbor employee who recovered the relics. The writer was present during the attack, recalls seeing the attacking aircraft, and
describes the relics' source.
528: JOE FOSS' WORLD WAR II M-1944 GOGGLES
USD 1,000 - 1,500
JOE FOSS' WORLD WAR II M-1944 GOGGLESJOE 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. Important wartime relic from Foss' service, his personal American
Optical Company flying goggles marked "GOGGLE M-1944", complete with strap, wartime production and certainly used by Foss
during his service. The goggles were obtained by our consignor from an auction items from Foss' estate, and a catalog description
from that sale is included. Also present is a war-era photograph of Foss wearing an identical pair of goggles. Also included are two
items sold in the same estate auction and also pictured in the auctioneer's description, 12 goggle lenses in two colors, replacements
for use in the "B-8 Flying Goggle", in a fabric pouch with USAF marking, and a folding metal compass.
529: JOE FOSS' POST-WAR MILITARY FLIGHT SUIT AND GARRISON
USD 750 - 1,000
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.
530: JULIUS STREICHER IS GIVEN HONORARY CITIZENSHIP
USD 1,500 - 2,000
JULIUS STREICHER IS GIVEN HONORARY CITIZENSHIPImpressive hand-painted and signed D.S., 2pp. large 4to., Lauf an der
Pegnitz, Germany, July, 1933, a document signed by the burgermeister conferring upon Streicher honorary citizenship in the town,
just east of Nuremberg: "recognition of his services...as the tireless fighter in the freedom movement in Franconia...". The town's wax
seal is affixed at bottom. Mounted between the covers of a brown leather folder with gilt trim,. the front cover bearing a hand-painted
depiction of the town's crest. Very good. While Hitler was of course born in Austria and received many dozens of such honorary
citizenships, Streicher was born in Bavaria and was generally not highly honored outside Franconia where he served as Gauleiter.
531: K.P.M. 175TH ANNIVESARY BISQUE PLAQUE
USD 200 - 300
K.P.M. 175TH ANNIVESARY BISQUE PLAQUERare 1938 175th Anniversary plaque issued by K.P.M., then called "Staatliche
Porzellan Manufactur Berlin", to an employee of the firm. The 5 7/8" x 9 3/4 plaque bears in relief the years 1763 and 1938 on either
side of a stylized national eagle and static swastika above a modern worker who stands opposite a worker of 1763. The name of the
firm appears at bottom, and its logo is on the reverse. In the original presentation box with gilt printed presentation on the inside of
top cover. Also present is a May 1, 1939 letter of presentation to Will Papenfuss, signed by two company officials. Near fine.
532: KRIEGSMARINE DRUM WRAP
USD 2,000 - 3,000
KRIEGSMARINE DRUM WRAPQuite scarce and desirable Kriegsmarine drum wrap, 27" wide and 13" from top to bottom at its
widest point. The warp is based on a black felt backing which bears at right an intricately embroidered eagle, swastika and crossed
anchors Kriegsmarine emblem in gold metallic thread, and at left the Kriegsmarine standard above "Marinestandort" which is also
embroidered in gold thread. The wrap is trimmed in 1" wide gold metallic band with a gold metal fringe at bottom.Two of the original
three tassels are present, and about 4" of fringe is lost. A small moth nip affects a corner of the standard, otherwise this item remains
very good.
533: LARGE STAHLHELM PRESENTATION GOBLET
USD 400 - 600
LARGE STAHLHELM PRESENTATION GOBLETLarge silver presentation goblet, 9 1/4" tall, 4 1/4" across at the rim, engraved in
German: "Donated by Frau Stahlhelm Kreisgruppenfuhrer Otto Fischer Brottewitz 16.7.33". Indiscernable hallmark at bottom. The
goblet bears a few dings to top and bottom edges, else very good.
534: LEIBSTANDARTE ADOLF HITLER SPOONS
USD 800 - 1,000
LEIBSTANDARTE ADOLF HITLER SPOONSSet of six sterling silver demitasse spoons, each 5 5/8" long with fluted handles and the
emblem of the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler in stippled lettering engraved at the end of the handle. Each spoon also bears the hallmark
of noted silversmiths "BRUCKMANN" and "100" purity stamp. Set in a lavender cloth lined case with label of Berlin jeweler
Uhren-Metz. Fine.
535: LIEBSTANDARTE "ADOLF HITLER" PORCELAIN LIGHTER FROM THE
USD 400 - 500
LIEBSTANDARTE "ADOLF HITLER" PORCELAIN LIGHTER FROM THE BERGHOFRare white porcelain "Liebstandarte Adolf
Hitler" white porcelain cigarette lighter, brought home from the Berghof by an American soldier. The 3" tall lighter has a ribbed
pattern one the white china body, with delicately engraved initials: "L A H" near the top. The steel cap, somewhat oxidized, exposes
a wick and flint when removed. Overall very good. This is no soldier's field lighter, but was more likely used by the L.A.H. men who
directly served Hitler and his guests at the Berghof, thus explaining this item's comparatively fancy design. It is accompanied by
copies of May 19, 1945 importation paperwork signed by 2nd Lt. Warren H. Anderson of the 1269th Engr. Batt'n showing the return
from Germany of a great deal of "souvenirs", which included Hitler glassware, silverware, and other items found at Berchtesgaden.
The soldier who imported these items has had his name deleted.
536: LUFTGAU XXX HONOR PLAQUE
USD 500 - 700
LUFTGAU XXX HONOR PLAQUEPresentation honor plaque, 4" x 6" patinated iron mounted to a 4 1/2" x 7" wood base, recognizing
the special achievements of the recipient and presented by the Commanding General of Luftgau XXX. The plaque bears the names
of the cities of Agram, Skopje, Belgrade and Tirana, which all where within its domain, and an eagle and swastika, oak leaves and
two propellers are also shown in relief. Very good. Luftgau XX was formally established in Belgrade on July 19, 1943 and was
commanded by Gen. Bernhard Waber. He would be executed by a Goring court for embezzlement and looting.
537: LUFTWAFFE ENGRAVED ALUMINUM FORKS
USD 150 - 200
LUFTWAFFE ENGRAVED ALUMINUM FORKSLot of three 1939 dated Luftwaffe four-tined forks. The top of each fork bears a
"droop-tail" Luftwaffe eagle with the letters "Fl. U.V." beneath, The underside of each utensil bears the Berndorf hallmark and "1939"
year of manufacture. Fine.
USD 150 - 200
LUFTWAFFE ENGRAVED ALUMINUM FORKSLot of three 1939 dated Luftwaffe four-tined forks. The top of each fork bears a
year of manufacture. Fine.
USD 150 - 200
LUFTWAFFE ENGRAVED ALUMINUM FORKSLot of two 1939 dated Luftwaffe four-tined forks. The top of each fork bears a
year of manufacture. Also present is the original Berndorf cardboard box in which the forks were packed. Fine.
540: LUFTWAFFE MEDAL
USD 200 - 300
LUFTWAFFE MEDALA non-portable Luftwaffe medal, 1 5/8" dia., bears a droop-tailed Luftwaffe eagle clutching a swastika as it flies
over France, the legend reading: "All for Germany", the reverse reading: "For loyal services in the area of the Feldluftgaukommando
Western France" between wreaths of olive branches. The medallion is set in the original presentation holder which could be
displayed on a wall.
541: LUFTWAFFE PILOT'S CHRISTMAS GIFT
USD 100 - 150
LUFTWAFFE PILOT'S CHRISTMAS GIFTPorcelain tile, 4" x 4", depicts a Luftwaffe pilot with aviator's cap and goggles above a
propeller, all in relief, with the corners of the tile bearing two runes, a Maltese Cross and a swastika. A period paper label on the
reverse bears a typed notation: "In remembrance of our first Christmas at war together, 1943". A pencil signature appears at the
conclusion of the note. Very good to fine. The runes are a mystery to us, as they generally appear only on items related to the SS.
There were apparently only a tiny number of SS pilots during the war (ex: Hitler's pilot, Hans Bauer), so this item certainly warrants a
bit of research.
542: M43 SS CAMOUFLAGE CAP
USD 1,000 - 1,500
M43 SS CAMOUFLAGE CAPM1943 SS camouflage field cap, blurred edge pattern with thread-reinforced vent openings, two-part
top construction. Well-worn with sign of old white mold within, visor cracked. A good original piece.
543: MARCEL DEAT POLITICAL PIN
USD 100 - 150
MARCEL DEAT POLITICAL PIN(1894 - 1955) French politician, founder of the National Popular Rally (RNP). In 1944, he became
"Minister of Labor and National Solidarity" in Pierre Laval's government in Vichy, before escaping after the Allied landings.
Condemned in absentia for collaborationism, he died while still in hiding in Italy. Rare political pin, 2 1/2" long, bears his name and
his party's symbol, reminiscent of a swastika.
544: MARTIN BORMANN SILVER DRINK COASTER
USD 500 - 700
MARTIN BORMANN SILVER DRINK COASTERA fine relic said to be from the Berchtesgaden home of Nazi party Secretary Martin
Bormann, his personal sterling silver drink coaster. The circular coaster is 4 1/4" wide, bearing the German left-looking political eagle
and swastika emblem on bottom, as well as the hallmarks of noted silversmiths "WELLNER". A brown velvet-covered absorbent
foam insert is placed in the silver holder. Although Bormann's Berchtesgaden silver was unmarked, Wittmann has sold an identical
piece with this attribution.
545: N.S.V. HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING PLATE
USD 150 - 200
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.
546: NAKAJIMA AIRCRAFT FACTORY WORKER'S CAP
USD 100 - 150
NAKAJIMA AIRCRAFT FACTORY WORKER'S CAPRare World War II era linen worker's cap from the Nakajima Aircraft Company,
bears a small brim with the Nakajima trademark sewn to the front, a light white cotton sweatband, lined in an open-weave net type
fabric with unknown marking. Very good. Founded in 1918, Nakajima manufactured a variety of high-quality fighter and bomber
aircraft.
547: NATIONAL PEOPLE'S WELFARE OFFICE CUP AND SAUCER
USD 100 - 150
NATIONAL PEOPLE'S WELFARE OFFICE CUP AND SAUCERN.S.V. coffee cup and saucer, both marked on the bottom with the
symbol of the D.A.F. and the motto: "The Beauty of Work". Fine.
548: NAZI GERMAN GLOCKENSPIEL
USD 3,000 - 4,000
NAZI GERMAN GLOCKENSPIELA scarce musical instrument from Nazi Germany, a 25-bar glockenspiel built upon a chrome frame,
this being a parade model meant to be carried on a wood pole held in place in the musician's leather waist belt (included). The "U"
shaped instrument has beautiful cast lion heads at the terminal ends of the frame, and the top of the frame is surmounted by a
filigree design and bronze and chromed steel swastika. All of the musical bars are marked with the corresponding note, and all bear
complete supporting hardware. Stamped with maker's name "C. A. Wunderlich" at bottom. Trivial surface dents and slight wear to
some chroming, else very good.
549: NYMPHENBURG PORCELLAIN VASE
USD 300 - 400
NYMPHENBURG PORCELLAIN VASECommemorative vase manufactured by Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg in Munich, a
firm manufacturing porcelain on the grounds of the Nymphenburg Palace since 1761. The 10" tall white vase commemorates the
incorporation of the municipalities of Grosshadern, Feldmoching and Pasing into greater Munich on April 1, 1938. The city seal of
Munich is shown, with a German national eagle and swastika above. Fine condition, with Nymphenburg maker's stamp on bottom.
550: OSWALD POHL ALLACH JULFEST PLATE
USD 300 - 400
OSWALD POHL ALLACH JULFEST PLATEOswald Pohl commercial 1941 Julfest plate, an Allach plate available to the public during
the 1941 Christmas season. The 10 1/2" plate bears a decal transfer showing snowdrop flowers and sprigs of pine with the greeting:
"JULFEST 1941". The underside appropriately marked with Allach stylized SS runes.
551: PLATTERHOF SERVING PLATES AND PLATE COVERS
USD 1,500 - 2,000
PLATTERHOF SERVING PLATES AND PLATE COVERSFine grouping of 13 pieces of heavy silver-plate tableware from the
notorious Platterhof hotel at Obersalzberg, the retreat used by those who would visit Adolf Hitler at the Berghof. Each piece bears
the emblem of the hotel, a standing figure of a maiden in a meadow between two mountains, holding an edelweiss in her hands.
Included are six 5" diameter soup bowls, each having handles on either side and a cover with a round knob; one extra soup bowl
cover, a delicate 4" wide ice cream bowl, and five 12 1/2" x 8 1/2" plate covers with lifting handles. Each piece is also marked with
the stamp of maker Gebruder Hepp and "90" silver plate stamp. Overall very good condition. The Platterhof hotel began as an
Obersalzberg estate called the "Steinhauslehen". Mauritia "Moritz" Mayer bought it in 1877 and later opened the Pension Moritz.
After her death, the pension became known as the "Platterhof," because Moritz was widely assumed to have inspired the character
of "Judith Platter" in Richard Voss' novel "Zwei Menschen" ("Two People"). After the Nazis took over the Obersalzberg, the original
Platterhof was remodeled, and a large multi-wing hotel was erected around the original building. It served high-ranking Nazi
dignitaries and other important visitors. In 1943, necessities of war turned the Platterhof into a military hospital and rest home. The
bombing attack of April 25, 1945 did considerable damage to the Platterhof. It was not destroyed, but it stood derelict for several
years and was demolished in 2000.
552: PORCELAIN PORTRAIT OF HITLER BY ROSENTHAL, OWNED BY AN
USD 600 - 800
PORCELAIN PORTRAIT OF HITLER BY ROSENTHAL, OWNED BY AN SS OFFICERScarce porcelain plate depicting Adolf Hitler
in a chest, up profile portrait, wearing a brown suit jacket and large overcoat, created by the famous firm of Rosenthal. The
fire-glazed porcelain, 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" and about 1/4" thick, bears an image originally painted by Willy Exner who was widely employed
by the NSDAP and as a result had most of his assets confiscated at war's end. The reverse is clearly marked with the logo of
Rosenthal and the word GERMANY with attribution to Exner, with the original foil Rosenthal label. Set in a period silver frame with
cardboard stamped by its original owner, "SS-Kriegsberichter Friedrick Zschazkel SS-PK" Zschazkel taught photography at Munich
University with Heinrich Hoffmann, was awarded the Iron Cross, and served with Das Reich, Nord, Leibstandarte, Totenkopf and
Hitlerjugend as a SS-Kriegsberichter. Fine condition.
553: PT BOAT CREWMAN'S LEATHER JACKET PATCH
USD 200 - 300
PT BOAT CREWMAN'S LEATHER JACKET PATCHLeather patch once intended to be sewn to the jacket of an American PT boat
crewman. The 5 7/8" dia. patch shows a mosquito with a sailor's cap perched atop a torpedo already launched toward its target. As
new condition, never used.
554: 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.
555: "DEUTSCHLAND ERWACHT" CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM
USD 100 - 150
"DEUTSCHLAND ERWACHT" CIGARETTE CARD ALBUMLarge format illustrated book Deutschland Erwacht, (Herausgegeben
vom Cigaretten/Bilderdienst: Hamburg), 1933, 150pp. folio, with an enormous fold-out photo in the rear showing a rally at
Nuremberg. A "cigarette book" which a smoker would purchase and then fill with photographs obtained when quantities of smokes
were purchased. This volume, well-written, is completely filled propagandistc photographs depicting the Nazis' takeover of the
German government. In excellent condition.
556: R.A.F. LEATHER FLIGHT HELMET, GOGGLES AND MASK
USD 400 - 600
R.A.F. LEATHER FLIGHT HELMET, GOGGLES AND MASKRare set of World War II R.A.F. pilot's head gear includes: leather-lined
flight goggles with two-piece lenses and strap; brown leather aviator's skull cap with integral earphone apparatus and electrical
connection, and oxygen mask complete with straps and wiring for microphone. All three pieces are of wartime manufacture and are
in generally very good condition - they would display wonderfully with an R.A.F. flight suit.
557: RELIC FROM THE USS ARIZONA
USD 500 - 600
RELIC FROM THE USS ARIZONAA section of wood decking most likely originating from the ill-fated USS ARIZONA, sunk by
Japanese torpedoes and bombs at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The dark brown segment of teak deck has been carefully carved
into the shape of an anchor and set upon a 5" x 7" shield-shaped pine base. It bears a period engraved plaque affixed to it reading:
"DECKING FROM U.S.S. ARIZONA SUNK BY JAP ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR DEC. 7, 1941". This is a carefully-crafted piece
with even the mounting screws carefully aligned and it bears period hardware. No provenance present, and it's doubtful there ever
was - but it "feels right".
558: RELICS FROM AMERICAN GLIDER CRASH AT LE MUY
USD 100 - 150
RELICS FROM AMERICAN GLIDER CRASH AT LE MUYGroup of 14 relics from the site of an American WACO paratrooper glider
crash at Le Muy, France. During OPERATION DRAGOON on Aug. 15, 1944, large numbers of troops and artillery were landed by
gliders behind the German lines, many crashing due to unexpected ground fog. These relics, recovered by the author of "Forgotten
Wings", Philippe Esvelin, include a glider's foot pedal, aluminum rudder control strut, 29" section of wood fuselage, a tie-down, a 10"
x 8" section of balsa plywood, and nine small loops which may also have served as tie-downs. Original paint remains, a local Le Muy
barn find.
559: ROMMEL CAPTURED LIQUOR
USD 300 - 400
ROMMEL CAPTURED LIQUORA rare war souvenir, a bottle of cognac originally captured by Erwin Rommel's Afrika Corps in North
Africa, then recaptured by American soldiers during the invasion of Italy. According to the bottle's history (included), during the Afrika
Corps' traversing of North Africa, a vast wine and spirits cellar was uncovered which included over a million and a half liters of top
quality scotch, gin, rum and cognac. After Rommel and his troops took their share, the balance, over a million liters, was sent to the
Italian port city of Nettuno in the holds of empty Axis cargo ships. On Jan. 22, 1944 the nearby city of Anzio was assaulted by Allied
forces, and shortly thereafter the battle-toughened soldiers discovered, much to their glee, over 250,000 gallons of booze still resting
in the Nettuno warehouses! The local Delva Distillery stepped in, bottled the liquor in the bottles in which it now rests, and applied
descriptive fancy labels. Eventually, the bottles were transferred to Linz and sold privately in 1976 when reproductions of the original
labels were made. This particular bottle has leaked slightly, and about 80 percent of the liquor remains; it should be properly
re-corked. A few tiny tears and a scuff to the green label with fanciful scrolling, but otherwise in very good condition. It is NOT sold
for consumption, only as a relic, and all local and interstate liquor laws apply. With a copy of the original booklet with history.
560: ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN PLATE PICTURING THE BERGHOF
USD 300 - 400
ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN PLATE PICTURING THE BERGHOFPorcelain plate depicting Haus Wachenfeld, Adolf Hitler's retreat
which he would name the Berghof. This exceptional 8 5/8" plate was produced by renowned German porcelain manufacturer
Rosenthal of Selb, Germany during the Third Reich. The image was slightly impressed upon the plate and then was expertly
hand-painted with the addition of a band of gold on the outside of the design. The house's name "Haus Wachenfeld (Obersalzberg)"
appears on the reverse, as does the maker's name. Fine condition.
561: RUDOLF HESS PRESENTATION CIGAR CASE
USD 3,000 - 4,000
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.
562: RUDOLF HESS' DEMITASSE SPOON
USD 200 - 300
RUDOLF HESS' DEMITASSE SPOONDelicate demitasse spoon once owned and used by Nazi Party secretary Rudolf Hess at
formal functions. The 5 1/4", demitasse spoon bears an attractive floral design on its handle, with "800" sterling and other proof
marks on reverse. Typical tarnishing, else very good. Accompanied by a copy of a notarized letter of provenance from Phyllis Orisi,
the niece of Sgt. Richard Cowling. She recounts how her uncle recovered 120 pieces of Hess' silverware and mentions that only four
pieces in each complete place setting bore Hess' initials. Cowling sent the settings home through the military postal system to Orisi's
mother who kept them until Orisi inherited the collection in 2005. With a photo of Cowling.
563: SCHLOSS KLESSHEIM TABLE SILVER
USD 600 - 800
SCHLOSS KLESSHEIM TABLE SILVERLot of four pieces of table silver from the palace at Schloss Klessheim, three knives and one
fork. Included is a 6 1/2" fruit knife with ivory blade, an 8 1/8" fish knife, a 6 1/4" sturdy table knife of unknown purpose, and a 6 1/4"
three pronged fruit fork. Each sterling silver implement bears the stylized German eagle and swastika used at Schloss Klessheim
engraved on the handle. The fish knife and the fruit fork bear the maker's hallmark: "ART. KRUPP BERNDORFF". Adolf Hitler, when
staying at his nearby Berghof residence, used Schloss Klessheim for conferences and to host official guests like Benito Mussolini,
Miklós Horthy, Ion Antonescu, Jozef Tiso and Ante Pavelic.
564: SEAT CUSHION FROM THE CONFERENCE ROOM AT HITLER'S
USD 3,000 - 4,000
SEAT CUSHION FROM THE CONFERENCE ROOM AT HITLER'S "EAGLE'S NEST"A fine relic from Adolf Hitler's Kehlsteinhaus,
the "Eagle's Nest" built above the Berghof, a large floral seat cushion once used on one of the easy chairs surrounding the
conference table on the second floor of the chalet. The 19" x 20 1/2" cushion bears a brown felt cover embroidered with beige
flowers and leaves, with a brown and white covering the fabric seams. Accompanied by a British officer's letter of provenance, 2pp.,
Sep. 19, 1985. Group Capt. G. S. A. Parnaby, O.B.E. describes his visit to the Kehlsteinhaus "immediately after the cessation of
hostilities". He visits the building with an American colonel who, as they leave, steals one of the seat cushions from a chair beside "a
very long and obviously high quality conference table". The colonel presents the cushion to the British officer, who states that he has
kept "Hitler's cushion" in his possession ever since. The cushion is pictured also in Mohawk Arms Catalog 52, Nov. 20, 2004 sale,
Lot A-62, p. 75, and a copy of the catalog is included. There also is included five pages of text and illustrations from the 1985
publication "The Eagle's Nest" (Berchtesgaden: Druckerei und Verlag Plenk KG). The cushion is illustrated upon a chair at a large,
round conference table before a fireplace given to Hitler by Mussolini. Relics from the Kehlsteinhaus are especially rare.
565: SHRAPNEL-SHREDDED SWASTIKA FROM GERMAN FIGHTER PLANE
USD 1,200 - 1,500
SHRAPNEL-SHREDDED SWASTIKA FROM A GERMAN FIGHTER PLANESection of the tail of a German fighter plane shot down
near the RAF Horsham St. Faith air base outsidxe Norwich, England. The 19" x 19 1/2" section of green-painted aluminum bears a
black swastika and it has clearly been viciously torn by shrapnel which may have been the cause of the fighter's crash. A great war
relic.
566: SILVER PRESENTATION GOBLET
USD 750 - 1,000
SILVER PRESENTATION GOBLETPresentation silver plated goblet, 6" tall and 3 1/2" wide at the rim. There is a silver raised band
about an inch below the rim which bears two borders of detailed laurel leaves. In the center of the band is the raised inscription:
"JUBILÄUMSGABE DER KAMERADSCHAFTLICHEN VEREINIGUNG" ("Anniversary Gift from the Comrade Organization") with a
mobile swastika at center. Probably originates from a police or political organization. Beneath, the goblet is marked: "Original Wellner
Aug. Wellner & Sohne A.G.". Very light pitting.
567: SILVER PRESENTATION GOBLET
USD 800 - 1,200
SILVER PRESENTATION GOBLETPresentation silver plated goblet, 6" tall and 3 1/2" wide at the rim. There is a silver raised band
about an inch below the rim which bears two borders of detailed laurel leaves. In the center of the band is the raised inscription:
"JUBILÄUMSGABE DER KAMERADSCHAFTLICHEN VEREINIGUNG" ("Anniversary Gift from the Comrade Organization") with a
mobile swastika at center. Probably originates from a police or political organization. Beneath, the goblet is marked: "Original Wellner
Aug. Wellner & Sohne A.G.". Very good.
568: SOVIET PISTOL HOLSTERS
USD 150 - 200
SOVIET PISTOL HOLSTERSPair of Soviet leather pistol holsters, includes a black Makarov holster, marked "Leningrad", with a
World War II era Tokarev holster.
569: SS CARVED CANE
USD 300 - 400
SS CARVED CANEPair of carved wooden canes, each about three feet long, one pine, one oak. The oak cane was carved by a
member of the SS and bears SS runes at top, two "Totenkopfs" (one made of thread), a swastika, a bird, and a small house (his
home?). At the top of the cane, the solder nailed a one markka Finnish coin. This is explained further by the fact that the soldier
carved "KARELIEN" on the cane, the area of heavy fighting between first the Finns and Russians, and in 1944 between the
Germans and Russians. The bottom of the cane is dated "19.11.42". An excellent - and rare - example. Sold with a similarly-carved
cane, this one bearing only a swastika and the soldier's name "KLOYER" and date "4 43". Two pieces
570: SS DAS REICH DIVISION FLATWARE
USD 250 - 350
SS DAS REICH DIVISION FLATWAREExcellent lot of six pieces of stainless steel flatware used by the SS Das Reich Division and
so engraved. The pieces, 8"-10" long, include three dinner forks, a steak knife, a tablespoon, and a demitasse spoon. All bear
identical engraving which includes SS runes: "SS - Reich" and identical hallmarks. Excellent condition showing minimal wear.
571: SS FIELD TYPEWRITER
USD 400 - 600
SS FIELD TYPEWRITERRare Olympia SS field typewriter with Pelikan two-color ribbon, serial no. 514781, all keys, including "SS"
and space bar remain fully operable. 13 1/4" x 11 1/2" overall. Lacking top cover. These typewriters are much rarer than the SS
office versions.
572: SS-TOTENKOPF DIVISION FLATWARE
USD 200 - 300
SS-TOTENKOPF DIVISION FLATWARELot of five dinner forks once used by members of the SS-Totenkopf Division, each 7 1/4"
long, stainless steel with four tines. The implements are cold-stamped: "SS - Totenkopf" on the underside, along with hallmarks. Very
good.
573: STAHLHELM COMMEMORATIVE MEISSEN PLATE
USD 150 - 200
STAHLHELM COMMEMORATIVE MEISSEN PLATEMeissen Stahlhelm plate, 10" diameter, issued by the National Socialist
Frontkampferbund (Stahlhelm) and commemorating the founding of a Sachsen unit in 1924, ten years earlier. A helmet within a
mobile swastika appears at right. One chip at rim, else very good.
574: STAHLHELM COMMEMORATIVE PLATE
USD 200 - 300
STAHLHELM COMMEMORATIVE PLATEMeissen Stahlhelm plate, 10" diameter, issued by the National Socialist Frontkampfer
Bund (Stahlhelm) and commemorating the L.V. Norsee with motto at bottom: "Faithfulness is the mark of honor". A helmet within a
mobile swastika appears at right. Fine condition.
575: STAHLHELM PRESENTATION GOBLET
USD 400 - 600
STAHLHELM PRESENTATION GOBLETNicely crafted silver presentation goblet, 3" tall and 2 1/2" wide at the rim, bears a rustic
bark-like hammered surface with a high-relief helmet which in turn bears an Iron Cross and "Der Stahlhelm" engraved thereon. The
bottom of the cup is engraved: "Frau K. Buhs 28.IV.1932" and bears the hallmark of A. Krupp, Berndorff. Fine.
576: STAHLHELM SCHNAPPS CUPS AND TRAY
USD 300 - 400
STAHLHELM SCHNAPPS CUPS AND TRAYA most unusual item, a set of six fine silver-toned schnapps cups shaped like
stahlhelms (helmets), along with the matching, similarly-shaped tray. The cups measure 4 3/4" tall overall. The stahlhelm, which is
mounted upside down on its stem, measures 1 3/4" x 2 1/4." The bases are imprinted with the name or maker's mark of Gebrüder
Schürmann. The matching steel tray is present, 12 1/2" wide.
577: SWASTIKA-DECORATED "PATRIOTIC" TABLE RUNNER
USD 200 - 300
SWASTIKA-DECORATED "PATRIOTIC" TABLE RUNNERNazi-themed German table runner, beige cotton linen with red floral trim,
the entire body bearing interwoven white swastikas with German national eagles with swastikas in the red marginal trim at ends. In
fine condition.
578: THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION HELMET FOUND IN EASTERN FRANCE
USD 200 - 300
THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION HELMET FOUND IN EASTERN FRANCEAn excellent relic from the American advance on the Rhine,
an American soldier's helmet recovered from Saint-Michel-sur-Meurthe, just west of Freiburg, Germany. This area was taken by
soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division under the command of Major Gen. John W. O'Donnell. After landing at St. Tropez, the division
had advanced up the Rhone Valley and into the Vosges Mountains where this helmet was lost. The helmet shows some pitting from
exposure and the webbing within has been crudely repaired, still an evocative relic.
579: TRENCH ART V-1 CHERBOURG ASHTRAY
USD 300 - 400
TRENCH ART V-1 CHERBOURG ASHTRAYWar-era souvenir hammered brass ashtray, possibly a one-off piece of trench art,
shows an attached copper V-1 rocket in flight above the ashtray's bowl. The rim of the bowl is engraved: CHERBOURG - 1945".
Fine. During the assault on Cherbourg in mid-1944, several large caches of V-1 flying bombs were discovered by the Americans in
addition to a V-2 rocket installation at nearby Brix.
580: U-2505 SNORKEL THERMOMETER
USD 300 - 400
U-2505 SNORKEL THERMOMETERFine relic from a German U-Boat 2505, the thermometer attached to the main pipe of the
submarine snorkel's air intake. The thermometer is stamped with the date, "14 12 44" in blue ink on the back, with a pencil-written
note, "Schnorkel Luftrohr oben". The housing is black Bakelite and the scale itself is aluminum, showing a unique measurement
system in Celsius. The U-2505 was laid down on May 23, 1944 and commissioned on November 7, 1944. It is a Type XXI
submarine, the first German sub designed to operate completely submerged. The U-2505 type never saw combat and were all
buried in the Elbe II bunker in Hamburg, where this thermometer was recovered. Had such U-boats been made in higher quantity
and been able to enter the war, they would in all likelihood have dramatically affected naval fighting and possibly the war entirely.
Fine.
581: U-BOAT 88MM SHELL STORAGE CANNISTER
USD 300 - 400
U-BOAT 88MM SHELL STORAGE CANNISTEROriginal German U-boat 88mm. storage cannister for 88mm. shells used in the
vessel's feck gun. This example was removed from an unidentified U-boat which surrendered at Portsmouth, RI at war's end in 1945.
The canister, about 40" long and 5 1/2" dia. was designed to maintain a waterproof atmosphere within to keep harmful seawater from
damaging the shell carried within. Typically, these canisters were stowed on wood racks fixed to the vessel at either side of the
cannon. The canister is tooled of magnetic sheet metal brazed at the seam with three sets of double-impressed rings to keep the
contents safe. Further, the rotating end cap has a locking mechanism. The canister is painted gray-green and dated, 1942, with
some dents as one would expect. A great relic!
582: 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 to avoid unfriendly natives. The
kit is contained in pockets of a khaki green cloth that also served as an apron. Very good.
583: WEHRMACHT BACKPACK
USD 100 - 150
WEHRMACHT BACKPACKCloth and horsehide backpack, 12" x 15" x 5" deep, green canvas with multiple pockets and leather
straps, all apparently still present and functional, genuine wear from use and a few fold repairs, the horsehide covering flap also
showing wear from use. Overall very good.
584: WERNER VON BLOMBERG PRESENTATION PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM TO
USD 2,500 - 3,500
WERNER VON BLOMBERG PRESENTATION PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM TO ADOLF HITLERA rare, fine content photograph album
presented by WERNER VON BLOMBERG to Adolf Hitler on the occasion of von Blomberg's visit to the Berghof. The 12 1/2" x 8"
album, assembled prior to von Blomberg's public disgrace in 1938, bears a beige cloth cover with a brown leather tab used to close
the cover, the tab bearing a silver tip engraved with Hitler's "A H" initials. The front pastedown bears a large photo of Berchtesgaden,
and Hitler's personal bookplate is affixed opposite. Within are 52 original and unpublished 3 1/4" x 4 3/4" b/w photos documenting
von Blomberg's visit, all including Hitler, and likely taken by official photographer Heinrich Hoffmann. The pair are shown conversing
and touring the grounds of the Berghof, meeting locals and school children with SS officers in tow, etc. Most unusual, in that von
Blomberg towered over Hitler, and it was very rare to see such images issued for public consumption as they would diminish the
Fuhrer's "stature". Fine.
585: WEWELSBURG TABLE CUTLERY
USD 300 - 400
WEWELSBURG TABLE CUTLERYLot of three pieces of cutlery used at the SS facility at Wewelsburg, or perhaps Wewelsburg
Castle itself. Included are two teaspoons, each 5 1/2" long, and a four-tined fork in the same pattern, 8" long. All three bear the
name: "Wewelsburg" engraved on the handle in a semi-circle, about what were once SS runes but have since been obliterated and
"de-nazified" through the use of a drill press. Overall very good.
586: WORLD WAR II-ERA FOCKE WULF COFFEE SET
USD 150 - 200
WORLD WAR II-ERA FOCKE WULF COFFEE SETThree piece coffee set bearing the logo of civilian and military aircraft
manufacturers Focke Wulf, ca. 1935-45. The three matching steel pieces include a 9 1/2" tall coffee pot with creamer and sugar
bowl. The design of the coffee pot and the insulators used on the handle date these items to about the 1940s. A few dings consistent
with use, else very good.
587: YULEFEST 1944/45 WINTERHILFSWERK PINS IN ORIGINAL BOX
USD 300 - 400
YULEFEST 1944/45 WINTERHILFSWERK PINS IN ORIGINAL BOXA complete and untouched set of 100 Winterhilfswerk donation
pins from the Christmas, 1944/45 season, still packed in their original box with original markings. The pins, given to donors to the
charitable organization, featured hand-painted ceramic pins, each about 1" tall, representing various named constellations including
the Eagle, Perseus, Cassiopeia, Arco Navis, etc. In a few examples, the glue affixing the pin to the body has let go, else fine
condition.
588: MANNEKEN-PIS PEES ON HITLER
USD 300 - 400
MANNEKEN-PIS PEES ON HITLERWar-era souvenir ashtray likely made in Belgium for sale to American and British troops, has a
bronze casting of the famous statue, the Manneken-Pis", urinating upon a cast bronze image of the face of a shocked Adolf Hitler.
Both are mounted on a marble base intended to serve as an ashtray. Base measures 3 3/4" x 6 3/4". Very good. The legend behind
Brussel's famous statue identifies the boy as Duke Godfrey III of Leuven. In 1142, the troops of this two-year-old lord were battling
against the troops of the Berthouts in Ransbeke. The troops put the infant lord in a basket and hung the basket in a tree. From there,
the boy urinated on the troops of the Berthouts, who eventually lost the battle.
589: ANTI-HITLER CHAMBER POT
USD 750 - 1,000
ANTI-HITLER CHAMBER POTA most unusual anti-Hitler item, a chamber pot with Adolf Hitler plainly intended as the "target". The
porcelain bathroom essential measures 11" across, including handle, and 5 1/4" deep. At bottom appears a painted image of a
forlorn Hitler, while the rim of the bowl bears writing in German: "We shit on the Fuhrer" and "Shit-Reich". The sides of the pot bear
the names in German of the nine countries invaded by Germany, each showing German national colors and a swastika. Fine
condition, probably not used. This novelty was likely made in the U.S. and displayed by German-Americans to demonstrate their
loyalty to their country.
590: ANTI-HITLER NOVELTIES
USD 150 - 200
ANTI-HITLER NOVELTIESPair of anti-Hitler novelty items undoubtedly produced during the war, includes: ceramic Hitler figure, 6"
tall, shows him bent over with his rear in use as a pin cushion, the base reading: "STICK A PIN IN THE AXIS", with a small rubber
figure made in Spain, shows Hitler giving a salute at a podium, his rear exposed. Although broken, when his rear was originally
squeezed, his "business" would pop through the red felt flag at front of podium. Two pieces.
591: LEIBSTANDARTE ADOLF HITLER WAITER'S JACKET FROM
USD 4,000 - 6,000
LEIBSTANDARTE ADOLF HITLER WAITER'S JACKET FROM OBERSALZBERGAn exceptional item, and very likely the rarest SS
"uniform" available, a white L.A.H. waiter's waist coat worn by a member of Hitler's bodyguard employed in serving Hitler, his friends,
and distinguished visitors at the Berghof. The double-breasted jacket bears two rows of four silver pebbled buttons at front, with two
chest pockets with scalloped pockets bearing matching buttons. Slip-on shoulder boards are affixed with the same An exceptional
item, and very likely the rarest SS "uniform" available, a white L.A.H. waiter's waist coat worn by a member of Hitler's bodyguard
employed in serving Hitler, his friends, and distinguished visitors at the Berghof. The double-breasted cotton jacket bears two rows of
four silver pebbled buttons at front, with two chest pockets with scalloped pockets bearing matching buttons. Within, split rings
secure the buttons to the garment, and two interior buttons are also fitted. Slip-on shoulder boards are affixed with the same pebbled
buttons, and they are constructed of black felt on a gray backing, piped in white. Collar tabs include the standard black tab and an
embroidered SS tab, and the jacket's left shoulder bears an embroidered national eagle with swastika. Unique to this type of uniform
is the fact that all of the insignia are easily removed, most bearing snaps, allowing the jacket to be laundered without affecting the
insignia. A dark maker's stamp within reads: "BETR. DA. 1943 46-75". In excellent condition, with publications and copies of photos
of L.A.H. men in similar jackets. Hitler's household orderlies, personally selected by Sepp Dietrich, were trained at a butler school in
Pasing. They wore these jackets with black trousers, and were subject to Hitler's constant approval.
592: GERMAN GENERALMAJOR'S TUNIC AND TROUSERS
USD 4,000 - 5,000
GERMAN GENERALMAJOR'S TUNIC AND TROUSERSGerman army generalmajor tunic and trousers. The tunic is constructed of
high quality doeskin wool, befitting of a general rank officer. The front closes with five gilt pebbled aluminum buttons which match the
four buttons used for the pockets. The chest and hip pockets are pleated and scalloped, and sleeves terminate in broad French
cuffs. Acetate shoulder boards are sewn-in, also bearing gold-pebbled buttons, and they match the collar tabs. The right breast
bears an acetate national eagle and swastika that also matches the other insignia on the uniform. On the right breast is a set of loops
for the attachment of a decoration, typically a Spanish Cross or German Cross. Over the left breast pocket are six loops for the
attachment of a long ribbon bar. On the left pocket is a tailored hole for the attachment of a screw back decoration and beneath is a
single set of loops. All of these show wear consistent with use. The tunic's exterior bears at most a few miniscule moth nips. The
interior is lined with gray/green artificial silk. The tunic comes with the general's trousers with bright red stripes that run the length on
each pant leg. The fly is secured by four plastic buttons and secures at top with a catch and receiving clip. There is a vertical pocket
on each pant leg and a watch pocket at front. Each side has an adjustment tab. The interior is partially lined with cotton. Someone
has written the name "Smith" on one of the pockets, likely a post-war laundry mark. The gray flannel pants, like the tunic, are in
excellent condition.
593: PIONEER OBERLEUTNANT'S UNIFORM
USD 400 - 600
PIONEER OBERLEUTNANT'S UNIFORMWorld War II German Pioneer oberleutenant's uniform, 1936 bottle green collar, four
scalloped pockets five button front closure, all bearing green pebbled metal buttons. Sewn-in officer's pioneer boards on shoulders,
wire and bullion collar tabs and eagle insignia on right breast. The tunic also has four loops for a ribbon bar on the left breast. Sold
with matching pants, black piping, two pockets front and back with watch pocket, four button fly with catch at top. Tunic bears some
moth damage, largely at bottoms of lower pockets, else very good.
594: ARMY AIR CORPS C.B.I. THEATER JACKET, PANTS, CAP AND
USD 400 - 500
ARMY AIR CORPS C.B.I. THEATER JACKET, PANTS, CAP AND TRUNKHigh-altitude bomber crew's shearling outfit including
jacket, pants, cap, and China Campaign British steel trunk. Includes: Type D-1 Mechanics Shearling Jacket, medium, with label from
the Western Leather Clothing Co. at the neck, front zipper operable, diagonal front pocket zippers oxidized and must be replaced.
Left shoulder bears an Army Air Corps decal, cracked. Leather bears some old dry mold but except for a short split above one
shoulder, could be "brought back" with a little time and care. Matching B-1 shearling pants are included, made by Wavershow
Trimming Co., pockets added to the front of the pants, original suspenders present. Brown tape was applied to the right knee, and
the leather in the pants is more extensively cracked. A visored shearling cap is also included, torn in several places. The uniform is
contained within its owner's British-made steel trunk, 27" x 15" x 11", marked "J-9927" and bearing three China-Burma-India Theater
insignia painted thereon. The top lid also bears the owner's name: "Norman C Johnson". Overall very good.
595: 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION "D-DAY" TUNIC
USD 300 - 400
29TH INFANTRY DIVISION "D-DAY" TUNICA great D-Day related soldier's dress "Ike" jacket bears patches and other identification
tying the owner, a Technical Specialist 5 rank, to the 29th Infantry Div., 466th Quartermaster Batt. and the famous "Red Ball
Express". The uniform also bears a patch for a Meritorious Unity citation and overseas stripes showing 2 1/2 years abroad. This
soldier would have been involved in clearing the beach on D-Day and afterwards, establishing the beachhead, and later working in
support of the 1st Allied Expeditionary Force. Fine.
596: 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.
597: UNIFORM AND ARCHIVES OF SOVIET MARSHALL KONSTANTIN
USD 500 - 700
UNIFORM AND ARCHIVES OF SOVIET MARSHALL KONSTANTIN PETROVICH KAZAKOVKONSTANTIN PETROVICH
KAZAKOV (1902-1989) Marshal of the Soviet Union (Artillery). Kazakov was a worker before he joined the Soviet Army in 1921. He
began as a commander of a howitzer artillery regiment; in June 1941 he became chief of operations of the artillery department of the
Southwestern Front, and in April 1942 he moved to the staff of the chief of the artillery of the Red Army. From April 1944 to May
1945 he commanded the artillery of the Second Shock Army, participating in the liberation of the Baltic area and in battles in East
Prussia. Awarded three Orders of Lenin, the Order of the October Revolution, four Orders of the Red Banner, two Orders of Suvorov
Second Class, Orders of Kutuzov First and Second Class. Fine grouping of material including his post-war dress tunic and pants, the
tunic adorned with bullion shoulder boards and collar tabs with red piping, the pants likewise bearing three red vertical stripes, both
articles in very good condition. Also present is a small archive of 24 May Day and other greeting cards sent to Kazakov bearing
patriotic and friendly messages signed by top-level politicians and fellow generals. These include: LEONID BREZHNEV (possible
stamp), GENERAL SECRETARY ANDREI KIRILENKO, MINISTER OF DEFENSE ANDREI GRECHKO (2), MINISTER OF
DEFENSE VIKTOR GRISHIN (3), MINISTER OF DEFENSE DMITRI USTINOV (3), MARSHAL YEVGENY SAVITSKY, MARSHAL
SERGEI SOKOLOV (2), MARSHAL NIKOLAI OGARKOV, LT. GEN. STEPAN KALININ, MARSHAL VIKTOR KULIKOV, CHIEF OF
STAFF MIKHAIL MOISEYEV, GEN. SERGEI SCHTEMENKO, GEN. VALENTIN VARENNEKOV (3), and others. Also present is a
small presentation photograph album from a four-year military academy, Kiev, 1966, apparently attended by, and picturing his son or
a relative with the same surname. A fine grouping of a uniform and rare Soviet World War II military autographs.
598: WORLD WAR II BRITISH AIR RAID WARDEN'S HELMET
USD 75 - 100
WORLD WAR II BRITISH AIR RAID WARDEN'S HELMETScarce World War II helmet, a British air raid warden's helmet, painted
white with cloth chin strap, bearing stenciled letters within: "BLFD, A.R.P.". Lacks liner, paint chipped; still good.
599: 104TH INFANTRY "IKE" JACKET AND TROUSERS
USD 75 - 100
104TH INFANTRY "IKE" JACKET AND TROUSERS"Ike" jacket and trousers belonging to a member of the 104th "Timberwolf"
Division, whose patch is sewn to the jacket's right shoulder. An unidentified patch is on the left shoulder, sewn later. Fine condition.
The division saw almost 200 days of fighting in northern Europe as it fought through France, the Netherlands, and Germany, fighting
back several fierce German counterattacks as it advanced through the theater throughout late 1944 and 1945.
600: "BOCK'S CAR" CO-PILOT CHARLES ALBURY ARMY COVERALLS
USD 100 - 150
"BOCK'S CAR" CO-PILOT CHARLES ALBURY ARMY COVERALLSCHARLES ALBURY (1920 - 2009) was an American military
aviator who participated in both atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He co-piloted Bockscar during the mission which
dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945 and piloted the instrument observation plane, The Great Artiste
over Hiroshima three days earlier. A neat relic, the last military garment ever worn by Albury, a Vietnam War Vehicle Crewman's
Combat Coverall bearing a shoulder patch from the First Cavalry and U.S. Army insignia over left breast pocket. Albury wore the
garment at his last public appearance signing prints and autographs at military convention. With letter of provenance signed by the
recipient of the garment, who originally loaned the suit to Albury to wear, and attested to by Albury's widow, Mrs. Roberta Albury.
Very good.
601: THURINGEN STATE SERVICE BELT BUCKLE
USD 100 - 150
THURINGEN STATE SERVICE BELT BUCKLETwo piece aluminum belt buckle issued by Thuringen to a state employee, 2 1/2"
wide with 1 7/8" circular emblem showing the Thuringian lion with swastika surrounded by a wreath. Slight oxidation, else very good.
602: AMERICAN FAR EAST AND PERSIAN GULF TUNIC
USD 100 - 150
AMERICAN FAR EAST AND PERSIAN GULF TUNICAmerican army private's dress tunic, green wool, the soldier a member of the
Quartermaster Department. All insignia present including the uncommon Perisn Gulf patch on righjt shoulder, with six gold service
stripes on sleeve and ribbon bars. Fine.
603: U.S. NAVY UNIFORM GROUPING OF AN IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA
USD 300 - 400
U.S. NAVY UNIFORM GROUPING OF AN IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA VETERANWorld War II U.S. Navy uniform grouping of
Seaman First Class Joshua R. Abell who served aboard LST-713. Present is the sailor's canvas hammock, blue wool dress cap
(moth damaged), two whitye canvas "Donald Duck" caps, two white canvas work shirts, blue wool dress shirt with gold "Ruptured
Duck" sewn thereon, blue wool jersey and matching pants. Most of these items are marked with Abell's name in stencil or ink. Also
present are two 1944 photos of Abell and his company upon graduation, and a letter sent from the combat zone to his mother, Oct.
30, 1944. Overall very good. LST-713 participated in two operations: the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945, and the assault and
occupation of Okinawa Gunto, which took place from April to June 1945. Following the war, LST-713 performed occupation duty in
the Far East until February 1946.
604: GERMAN OFFICER'S LEATHER BELT
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN OFFICER'S LEATHER BELTGerman officer's leather belt and buckle, 41" long, 2 1/8" wide, with two-pronged pebbled
buckle. Marked "Heinrich Thiele Dresden 1937". Fine.

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