AN UN-MESSED WITH, WW2 JAPANESE OFFICERS KATANA.
Originally bought back as an American GI’s souvenir, this Katana has been in the same collection for the past 30 years. A typical later war factory produced example with corresponding features. I’m glad to say it has bee left completely alone. Nice cloth bound grip shows age handling but no damage. The little cloth string/cord to the pommel is broken/missing. The Tsuba is one piece cast with so... read more
EARLY ALL BRASS WEHRMACHT OFFICERS ‘DOVE HEAD’ SWORD BY KREBS.
Third Reich officers swords have gained a lot more popularity in the past few years. Standard models fetching some record figures at auction both here and in Europe. You get a lot for your money and because of their construction are not reproduced. This a nice early sword by Carl Julius Krebs. It’s designated in their catalogue as ‘ No.3’. However, this one is not actually maker marked (as far... read more
550.00 GBP
EARLY 1st Pattn LUFTWAFFE BY SMF.
A classic example of the Luftwaffe 1st dagger in excellent condition complete with its matching chains. These long and elegant daggers were worn by Luftwaffe Officers from 1935 until the 2nd Pattn was introduced in 1937. A Teutonic design, borrowed from Middle Ages swords. This design was also used on Luftwaffe swords. Pommel, crossguard and scabbard fittings are in solid nickel. They have bea... read more
1150.00 GBP
HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND REMOVED FROM UNIFORM.
This is quite a small HJ armband with evidence of quite a lot of use and being removed from a shirt or uniform. Made in the normal manner and has the machine sewn bevo diamond swastika over the red/white fabric. The cloth is a little grubby from age and you can see where it was sewn to a sleeve and pulled off. There is a little fraying to the edges in a couple of place. A proper, historical us... read more
160.00 GBP
WEHRMACHT SHOOTING LANYARD WITH ACORN.
This is a very nice silver bullion 2nd type shooting award lanyard. It has the larger shield with crossed rifles and Wehrmacht eagle above. The platted bullion cord ends in a loop each end for attachment and the back has a rayon lining to prevent running on the uniform. It has evidence of being worn. The backing of the shield is in green uniform cloth and is marked with makers name in ink. The ... read more
145.00 GBP
AN ORIGINAL KARL JULIUS KREBS/KRONEN KREBS DAGGER/SWORD SALES TAG.
Seems to have been on a dagger/sword but would be perfect to go back on a mint edged weapon by Krebs. An oval blue tag on silver paper, with blue/white twisted string. In near perfect condition with slight creasing. It seems KRONENKREBS was the trademark used on early pieces in the 1930’s. read more
95.00 GBP
RAD OFFICERS 2 PIECE ALLOY BELT BUCKLE.
Considering there were quite a lot of RAD officers their buckles do not come up for sale very often. This is a near mint example in aluminium. If foes not seem to have been issued or worn. Both parts of the buckle are present. As far as I can see there is no maker evident on the reverse. An ideal display with other RAD insignia, or especially with a RAD OFFICERS dagger. read more
175.00 GBP
NICKEL PLATED HITLER YOUTH BUCKLE BY ASSMANN.
A nice original HJ belt buckle which is one of the nickel plated steel varieties. Made in 1939 it has the RZM markings M4/39 , the code for the Assmann company. The buckle is in excellent condition with 95% of the original nickel plating. These is a very small amount of corrosion to one edge and the reverse. Good looking buckle. read more
125.00 GBP
EICKHORN-‘THE ALTERNATE ‘ROON’ OFFICERS SWORD.
Not too many collectors know that amongst the series of Field Marshal swords Eickhorn produced, there were TWO designs for the ‘Roon’ pattern. I have yet to discover why and we probably never will. This ,alternate Roon’ sword was featured on their shop advertising counter card (pictured) and was produced quite late as all the ones I have found are guided aluminium, not brass. Sword features a b... read more
595.00 GBP
THIRD REICH MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD FOR ARTILLERY SOLDIERS.
This is again a near mint example of an original 2nd type marksmanship lanyard in thick silver bullion with rayon protective backing. It has the larger shield with crossed rifles and Wehrmacht eagle in the centre. This one also has one single small shell attached to the lower part, which indicates it would have been given and worn by a soldier in the artillary. Much more unusual than a standard... read more
175.00 GBP