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Finest white glazed porcelain by the SS owned prestigious firm of 'Allach-München GmBH', the Athena figurine was undoubtedly the most beautiful figurine to come out of this porcelain house. Athena holds an olive branch in one hand symbolising peace and a column in the other symbolising culture and civilisation. The figurine stands on a white glazed base, which bears the Munich coat-of-arms in relief. The reverse of the base bears the relief dedication 'TAG DER DEUTSCHEN KUNST 1938'. Under the base is the Allach relief octagon with the entwined green runes logo and name. The artist's name 'Prof.TH.Karner' is also impressed to the base.
An extremely rare full citation for the Oakleaves to the Knights Cross awarded to Luftwaffe fighter-ace, Heinz Schmidt
Price: SOLD
The citation remains in close to mint condition, within its outer protective box. The vellum folder remains free from any stains or damage, and the mercuric gilt eagle/swastika has just light age patination in evidence. The citation page remains as fresh as it was when awarded back in the 1940s, with both the golden eagle/swastika and the 'Heinz Schmidt' name 100% intact. The ink Hitler signature is also unfaded, and typical of his signature type at this time. Schmidt was born on the same day as Hitler in 1920, and is credited with no less than 173 victories in Russia. He was shot down twice over Russian territory, both times managing to escape back to his unit.
An extremely rare Luftwaffe Salver & Schnapps Beaker grouping to fighter-ace, and Oakleaves winner, Rudolf Frank 1/NJG3
Price: £3750
A seldom seen mess salver & schnapps beaker grouping, with a typical heavy silvered salver bearing the beautifully engraved squadron badge to the top. The salver also gives the listing of aircraft downed by Frank along with the date. His first kill was a Wellington, which he downed on 4.7.41 (details confirmed in 'Jagdflieger' by Obermaier). Along with the salver are ten heavy silvered scnapps beakers, each engraved with the squadron badge, unit, and Frank's name. The reverse side with the engraved details of his 'kill' along with aircraft type. Both the salver and the beakers remain unpolished and with a beautiful patina. Complimenting the group, are two period photographs of Frank (modern frames), along with a beautiful period miniature photograph album. The 'Meine Dienstzeit' album conforms to those readily available within canteens, but is wonderfully miniature. The blue covered album has a miniature Luftwaffe eagle/swastika to the cover, and contains a large number of small photographs of Frank and his family. Frank was one of the most successful night fighter pilots of his squadron, achieving a total of 183 missions and 45 night victories. In April 1944, Frank shot down a Lancaster, which managed to ram Frank before going down. Frank was killed at the point of impact. A superb and very personal grouping, no doubt used on many occasions by Frank and his comrades after a successful mission ! Ex-Atkinson 'Museum of the German Airforce' collection.
Luftwaffe 835 silver Honour Goblet awarded to Oberleutnant Oskar Müller from Kampfgeschwader 1 'Hindenburg'
Complete with citations, log books, impressive photoalbum, his 'Hindenburg' officer's cuffband and other material
Price: P.O.R
A rare chance to acquire a unique Honour Goblet grouping to an officer with over 300 missions as a bomber pilot !
A stunning example of the 835 silver goblet in uncleaned condition and with an attractive patina. This goblet remains as crisp today as it was when manufactured, dated 12.3.42. With the goblet is the original award citation with facsimile Göring signature and original signature of the General Der Flieger. The grouping also contains, citations for, Iron Cross 1st & 2nd Class, Pilot's Badge (1st type), Bomber Bar in Bronze, Silver & Gold, Promtions to Leutnant and Oberleutnant, Eastern Front,
Wound Badge Black. Other documents consist of , Pilot's Book, Flight School qualification document, Flight Log Book (soft type) 1939-1940, Flight Log Book (hard type) 1940-1945 (also continued use from 1958-1970 with the BundesLuftwaffe. DRL Sports Book, National Youth Sports Book. Of particular interest is a large and impressive photo album with over 250 excellent photographs, including rare uniform shots, portraits, flight uniform detail, planes, staff cars etc etc. Within this album is Müller's 'Hindenburg'
cuffband carefuly slipped in and still full length (not glued). Oh !...and last, but by no means least, Müller's Bundesluftwaffe Wehrpass and dogtag.Ex-Atkinson 'Museum of the German Airforce' collection.
Luftwaffe grouping to Knights Cross and Oakleaves holder Günther Freiherr von Maltzahn
Price: SOLD
A rare chance to acquire an important historical KC & Oakleaves holder grouping
The entire Maltzahn group is believed to have been sold in Germany during the 1970s, this part of the grouping includes his two log books, including the 'Battle of Britain' log book, his fully detailed Wehrpass, photo sequence relating to the shooting down of a Spitfire, large format photograph, two flight books, two marble awards and a section of shrapnel relating to a shot down plane and mounted to a silver base (suitable engraved '30.September 1939'). Also with the grouping is two small silver salvers from the 1936-37 period, when Maltzahn was with Jagdgeschwader Horst wessel. Maltzahn claimed 68 victories in over 500 combat missions (most of which were undertaken against western opponents) and became the Geschwaderkommodore of JG 53. Ex-Atkinson 'Museum of the German Airforce' collection.
Luftwaffe Alpaka Honour Goblet awarded to Oberfeldwebel Fritz Karsch from Kampfgeschwader 54 / 76 complete with Honour Goblet citation, German Cross citation, and many others.
Price: SOLD
A rare chance to acquire a unique Honour Goblet grouping to a member of the crew made famous for their bombing and destruction of the Portland - Weymouth Torpedo Factory in 1941.
A stunning example of the Alpaka goblet in uncleaned condition and with an attractive patina. This goblet remains as crisp today as it was when manufactured, with a wonderful even age patina; dated 10.4.42. With the goblet is the original award citation with facsimile Göring signature and original signature of the General Der Flieger. The German Cross citation in Gold with facsimile Göring, and ink Generaloberst signature, is contained within a glass frame. The grouping also contains the following: DRL Sports
Book, 4 Year Service Medal citation, Iron Cross 2nd Class citation, Iron Cross 1st Class citation, 1st October 1938 citiation, Observers Badge citation, Promotion to Oberfeldwebel citation, Bomber Flight Bar in Silver citation, Bomber Flight Bar in Gold citation and Eastern front Medal citation. The German Cross in Gold citation also reveals that Karsch had been promoted to Leutnant by 1944. Also included within the group are photographs of the famous 'Portland - Weymouth' crew including Karsch, along with copies
of photographs showing the Torpedo Factory at Portland both before and after the bombing. Ex-Atkinson 'Museum of the German Airforce' collection
The large Golden Party Badge numbered 81 and originally belonging to SS-Obergruppenführer Julius Schaub
Price: SOLD
One of the important historical figures of the Third Reich, Julius Schaub acted as Adjutant to Hitler himself. This Golden Party Badge has the so-called military pin fitting and has survived in excellent condition. Having originally been acquired by medal expert Adrian Forman from Schaub's family in the 1970s, the badge was sold to specialist collector Barry Brown. In the late 1980s it was in turn acquired by ULRIC of ENGLAND.
A unique and historical black office jacket originally belonging to SS-Oberstgruppenführer Franz Xaver Schwarz
Price: On request
Franz Xaver Schwarz was the man behind the NSDAP, Party Treasurer from the humble beginnings of the Party. It was with the approval of Schwarz that Himmler was made Reichsführer-SS, and it would appear that the two men politely approved of each other's abilities. This office jacket dates to 1928 and is of the most beautiful quality, and it is believed the especially high quality SS armband was added by Schwarz to this jacket during the 1930s. The tunic is manufactured from the highest quality black doeskin
material and has a fully tailored silk lining. All the buttons are also of the highest quality, with a superb silver plate finish. The tunic was acquired by ULRIC of ENGLAND in 1976, at which time various uniforms of Schwarz were unearthed in Germany. Schwarz was obviously not officially a member of the SS in 1928, so this jacket was probably tailored simply as an office jacket. The tunic is photographed in SS REGALIA page 39.
Luftwaffe Alpaka Honour Goblet awarded to German Cross holder Unteroffizier Gerhard Glocke from Kampfgeschwader 27 complete with his original award citation
Price: SOLD
A stunning example of the Alpaka goblet in uncleaned condition and with an attractive patina. Dated 7.12.42, the goblet is free from any dents or damage. With the goblet is the original award citation with facsimile Göring signature and original signature of the General Der Flieger, also the original Ehrenliste Der Luftwaffe bearing Glocke's name and details. Other documents include a copy from the archives of Kampfgeschwader 27, which confirms that Glocke received the German Cross as well as the bars in Bronze, Silver and Gold. Glocke is also shown as having received both the Iron cross 1st & 2nd Class. A full Detlev Niemann Guarantee of Authenticity dated 2002 is also included.
Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler SS-Hauptsturmführer's panzer wrapover
Price: SOLD
It is rare indeed to find any original example of the SS pattern panzer wrapover, let alone one formerly belonging to an officer in the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler. This beautiful example is complete with the pink piped epaulettes bearing the bronzed 'LAH' mongrams and two pips. The collar patches bear the Runes and the three pips / 2 stripes rank side. To the sleeve is a fine example of 'flatwire' version SS eagle/swastika, along with a 'flatwire' Adolf Hitler cuffband. The wrapover still retains the Iron Cross and Russian Front ribbons, and there are loops for three awards to the left breast. Interior has the typical black silk private purchase lining and a silk Berlin tailor's label. Overall the jacvket shows just light use, but is completely free from any moth or damage.
A stunning & faultless example of Allgemeine-SS NCO peak visor cap 1938 dated
Price: SOLD
Having become extremely rare in the last few years, this example of Allgemeine-SS NCO peak visor cap is absolutely text book and faultless in every way. The cap is in typical black gabardine wool with white piping and retaining its nickel-silver plated M1936 badges. The interior has the classic golden Runes within the celluliod shield along with the 'VA' stamp and date '1938'. The interior has the RZM/SS marking to the visor and the RZM/SS linen label behind the sweatband. This cap has never been worn and still
retains the original shaping tissue paper to the inside. Once you have acquired this cap you would never have to look at another one again; its condition cannot be beaten. The cherry on the cake is the fact this is also a nice large size.
Early Allgemeine-SS OR / NCO black leather belt, nickel-silver buckle and matching crosstrap with optional backing cloth
Price: SOLD
Acquired from an old collection, this particularly early (circ: 1928 / 29) example of Allgemeine-SS belt, buckle and crosstrap has survived in excellent condition throughout. The long black leather belt retains it's full black cloth backing (few moth nips to backing cloth) and nickel-silver keeper. The early nickel-silver buckle remains in perfect condition, and has a pleasing toned appearance. The matching black leather crosstrap also has the full black cloth backing, and the nickle-silver fittings have the early D.R.G.M stamp, along with the patent number. The belt set still retains its original 'D' rings and slides for fitting of the crosstrap. The cloth backing was an expensive option available at the time, which was not taken up by many SS members.
Allgemeine-SS NCO black leather belt & nickel-silver buckle
Price: SOLD
Recently acquired from an old collection, this example of Allgemeine-SS belt and buckle has survived in close to mint condition throughout. The long black leather belt will fit the waist of most (discounting those that are obese). In keeping with being a nice early example, the leather has the classic top & bottom runner marks, and also has a full maker just visible to the reverse side near the tongue. The nickle-silver buckle is, once again, the classic (and sought after) 'O.C. Ges Gesch.' The buckle is in superb condition showing virtually no frontal wear and fully marked to the reverse.
A good original example of a Waffen-SS Officer's leather belt and buckle
Price: SOLD
This is a nice combat used example of a Waffen-SS Officer's black leather belt with buckle. The silvered buckle is typical wartime issue and still retains most silvered finish, the reverse has the typical finishing with the usual RZM stamps etc. The black leather belt is complete with both slides and shows some light use overall. Rare to find in today's market.
A mint condition example of Allgemeine-SS Standarte 'Der Führer' NCO greatcoat
Price: SOLD
This Allgemeine-SS 'Der Führer' greatcoat has been in the ULRIC of ENGLAND collection since the 1980s. The greatcoat has survived in wonderfully mint condition throughout and retains all its original insignia, including the exceptionally rare NCO quality 'SS 3' collar patches. The greatcoat is dated 1938 and also bears the original SS Mantel RZM linen label to the pocket. Another interesting feature of this greatcoat is every button is stamped with the RZM and SS logos to the back. A stunning centre piece for an Allgemeine collection. This greatcoat appears on pages 34 and 81 of German Insignia of World War II (ISBN 0-7858-1473-6)
A rare Allgemeine-SS forage/overseas cap
Price: SOLD
Fine black wool forage/overseas cap complete with the early style M1929 eagle/swastika on a black triangle, and the skull button to the front. Interior is in black cotton and still retains the full linen RZM/SS label. Mint condition.
Allgemeine-SS Officers peak visor cap circ 1932/ 33
Price: SOLD
A beautiful early manufactured Allgemeine-SS Officers peak visor cap. The cap has a black wool gabardine top with black velvet capband and white piping. Insignia consists of an extremely high quality nickel-silver M1929 eagle/swastika (with rare open legs) and matching M1929 jawless skull. This cap also has the more expensive fine silver capcords, believed adopted by the higher officer rank groups along with a goos leather peak visor (usual light age cracking visible). Interior has a black silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing an impressed and blocked makers name and logo from the Mosel area of Germany. The entire cap has survived in excellent condition, and apart from very light use, is free from any moth or damage. The Mosel was an area to have one of the first SS groups emerging, this later became SS-Standarte 5, although it remained universally known as SS-Standarte 'Mosel'. There would probably be a short list of SS Officers within the Mosel group at this time.
A group of Allgemeine-SS related items acquired recently from Germany
This grouping was acquired indirectly from a recent show in Germany. The group was apparently disposed of by a member of the family, and consists of the following: SS car pennant complete in its original fould weather container. SS Allgemeine brocade belt with buckle. SS armband. SS BeVo sports emblem. SS Officer's staff cuffband for Stab II. Photograph of an SS Officer Arno dressler.
Price: Group split as follows: SS car pennant - £1250. SS brocade belt with buckle - SOLD. SS armband - SOLD, SS sports emblem - £175. SS Officer's Stab II cuffband - £975. Photograph of Dressler - £275
An extremely rare example of the white backed issue Kriegsmarine Standard Bearers sleeve patch
Price:SOLD
This is the first example we have had for sale in twenty years, and one of three examples known to have surfaced in the last five years. Recently acquired from a long standing collection where it had resided for past thirty years, this Standard Bearers sleeve patch has survived in near mint condition. The white backing is still fresh as is the embroidery work. The reverse still retains the manufacturers logo.
An extremely rare and completely original matching set of NSDAP leaders leather and brocade cross straps with 'eagle' suspenders along with matching 'eagle' holsters
Price: On request
An NSDAP collector can wait a collecting lifetime to add these matching cross straps / holsters to their collection. Both of these came together and originally came as apart of a selection of veteran bring backs in the USA during the middle 1980s. In contrast to a few that have been on the market in recent years, these have never been altered / tampered with, in any way. They are exactly as brought back from the war in 1945 and stored in an attic. Both show age and have a wonderful patina; they have not been cleaned or polished.
A rare and superb example of SA-Standartenführer kepi for Gruppe Thüringen
Price: SOLD
Finished in high quality brown wool doeskin, and with a beautiful apple green doeskin gruppe colour band, the kepi retains its silver aluminium ranking braids and pipings. The kepi is completed with the M1936 silver aluminium eagle/swastika and the silver button, along with the brown leather chinstrap. The interior has tan brown sides and contrasting darker brown roof, along with a full celluloid diamond, which still retains the original size label. The RZM brown linen label is still affixed behind the sweatband. The entire kepi has survived in mint pristine condition, has a good later pattern rigid shape, and is free from any moth and damage. Ex-Len Champion collection.