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SS-Standartenführer & Luftwaffe Oberstleutnant Henning von Nordeck document group with original Hitler and Göring ink signatures
Price: On request
Henning von Nordeck was a friend of Hitler, head of SS-Motorstandarte 1 and a reserved Luftwaffe officer, with the outbreak of war he went into the Luftwaffe becoming an Oberstleutnant in 1941. This group comprises of a presentation SS folder, made especially for Nordeck, bearing the seal of the 1st SS-Motorstandarte and signed by all of the staff officers of that unit. Also included is a four page citation 'Im Namen des Reichs' promoting Nordeck from Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe to Hauptmann, this citation is signed in ink by Göring. A further two promotion citations are the impressive large format versions with gold blocked 'Führer' eagle/swastika covers, the first is dated 1938 and promotes Nordeck from Hauptmann to Major and is signed in ink by both Hitler and Göring. The second is dated 1941 and promotes Nordeck from Major to Oberstleutnant. The group also includes copies of Nordeck's SS history.
A cased set of ten cigars prepared exclusively for Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring
Price: £2250 - $3500
An extremely rare complete box of ten cigars especially prepared for Göring. The box bears the raised gold family crest of Göring along with the sealed edge decoration. The hinged lid opens to another gold and red coloured Göring family crest and the dedication 'Sonderanfertigung Für Reichsmarschall Herman Göring'. The box is still complete with the white top tissue paper with the Göring crest blind embossed to the centre along with the original corrugated packing paper (both of these normally missing). Removal of these packing sheets reveals ten fine cigars contained within the original sealed glass tubes. The glass tubes alternate with silver wrapped cigars and non wrapped. The end cigars once again bear the Göring crest. The set have survived in excellent condition (lid to box is loose at back joint). Although a few such boxes of Göring cigars have survived the war, virtually every box has some cigars missing, hence for this box to survive complete is an extreme rarity.
An extremely rare "Deutschland Erwache" standard finial
Price: SOLD
A close to mint condition example of the "Deutschland Erwache" standard finial. This finial has survived with 99% original silver plating and gold mercuric plating to cross bands and eagle. The original black paint finish is still retained to the swastika both sides and the Gahr name is also present to the reverse.
An extremely rare "Deutschland Erwache" centre-hanging standard cloth
Price: On SOLD
A close to mint condition example of the "Deutschland Erwache" standard cloth. The cloth has survived in excellent condition and is free from any marks, blemishes, tears or moth. The scarlet red colour remains vivid and the wording in clear off white colour. The red leather section to the reverse shows just slight use only, giving the impression this cloth was a part of a late awarded standard.
An incredible SS Lebensborn illuminated citation signed by Reichsführer-SS Himmler, along with various documents signed by Hitler, Goebbels, Bormann, von Schirach etc.
Price: SOLD
To our knowledge this illuminated SS citation is unknown to the collecting community, never having been mentioned in any publication. The illuminated citation depicts floral images to the front with the name of the SS Family along with continued floral images to the inside. The citation is awarded to the Eckerts' on the birth of their ninth boy, who is being given the special honour of having the first name 'Adolf' bestowed on him. The citation (which is housed in a huge red leather folder bearing the golden eagle/swastika) is signed by Reichsführer-SS Himmler. Together with the citation is the original Hitler citation (with golden eagle/swastika heading) to the Eckerts', bestowing the 'Adolf' name to their ninth son. Also included are letters of congratulations from Dr.Goebbels, Albert Bormann, and a member of Hitler's personal staff. A signed letter from the Reichleiter Baldur von Schirach also states that he is sending a signed photograph of himself for the ninth son, and the framed and signed portrait is included with this group. Lastly there is the special 'Gold Child's Book' given by Gauleiter Fritz Sauckel and bearing his ink signature to the inside title page. This exceptionally rare book with gold covers details the part the family and children play within the National Socialist State (front cover loose). Possibly the ultimate grouping of items relating to the SS Religion and SS Family.
SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich Reichsprotecktor document
Price: Sold
The only known Heydrich document signed by him in his capacity of Reichsprotektor in Böhmen und Mähren. The document is dated 19th December 1941 and takes the form of a full scap card promotion citation. The citation bears a beautiful example of Heydrich's signature in ink along with the blind embossed seal for the Reichsprotektor. This actual citation is shown on page 113 of REINHARD HEYDRICH - ENIGMA published by ULRIC PUBLISHING
SS-Führerausweis to SS-Brigadeführer (later Obergruppenführer) Gustav Adolf Scheel
Price: Sold
Extremely rare SS-Führerausweis originally belonging to SS-Brigadeführer & Gauleiter Gustav Adolf Scheel, while being attached to the SD under Heydrich. Obverse bears the photo of Scheel. The reverse bears the typical facsimile Himmler and a fine hand ink Heydrich signature. Scheel later became an SS-Obergruppenführer. A one off opportunity to purchase a Führerausweis to a key leader within the SS and the Heydrich / SD connection.
SA / SS standard bearers gorget complete with original chains, RZM metal probe disc and the special black heart shaped storage box.
Price: SOLD
An extremely rare example of the SA & SS standard bearers gorget complete with chains. The gorget is in nickel-silver with the fire gilt starburst and frosted silver eagle/swastika centre. Reverse of the gorget is in the typical navy blue cloth and retains the original RZM nickel-silver 'probe' disc. The heart shaped storage box is finished in black to the outside with an off white interior. Both the box and gorget have survived in close to mint condition.
A superb example of the SA/SS trumpet
Price: £875 - $1500
A fine brass and nickel-silver finished trumpet, complete with all attachments and is the most sought after example having the relief M1929 eagle and wreathed swastika. Uncleaned but in excellent condition, free from any dents or damage.
An exciting Blood Order grouping to Party Member Fritz Eitel
Price: Sold
Grouping consists of the Blood Order medal numbered '1955', which retains its original button hole ribbon and pocket flap ribbons unpicked from the jacket. The ribbon also retains a uniquely styled golden eagle/swastika buttons for 'Alte-Kämpfer' members, this incorporates the eage sitting on a static swastika and the border bearing the inscription 'NATIONAL SOZIALISTISCHE DEUTSCHE ARBEITER PARTEI'. The Blood Order is retained within a period case, which although it isn't a Blood Order case, it was the case the Eitel family kept the medal in. Also included is a special citation dated 1st July 1939 on official Blood Order paper bearing a facsimile medal to the base along with the Blood Order number. Another citation bearing an image of the Feldherrnhalle monument, both citations retained within a red folder bearing a large black swastika. Lastly the Blood Order linen 'Besitz-Urkunde' (this has been used extensively and is in very worn condition).
A beautiful contemporary solid silver framed lithograph of Hitler
Price: £1250
A fine quality 1930s contemporary machine-turned silver frame hallmarked with the '800' silver grade and the manufacturers logo, glazed and fitted with a beautiful Hoffmann lithograph of Hitler. Reverse of frame is in fine wood finish and has wood desk stand. Overall very good to excellent condition (rear desk stand slightly loose). Size 32cm x 29cm.
Sudetenland Gau Badge with miniature and associated items all originally belonging to Gauleiter and SS-Obergruppenführer Konrad Henlein.
Price: SOLD
This incredible grouping was found in Czechoslovakia and was the subject of an in depth article within the 'Military Advisor' magazine Volume 7, number 1 (1995). The Gau Badge and miniature have both survived in close to mint condition and still retain most of the original mercuric gilt finish. Sold with the badges are Henleins original black tie with full makers woven label to the reverse along with paperwork removed from his offices in 1945. One of the most emotional items within this group, is an original school book belonging to Henlein's son and dating from the 1941/42 period. This group was obtained by ULRIC of ENGLAND in 1996. As many will know, most Sudetenland Gau badges on the market today are reproductions, this is a rare possibility for the serious collector/historian to purchase this Gau badge and miniature with full provenance and relating to a fascinating and famous figure. Please no time wasters.
Special Association of Horse Breeders citation awarded to Reichminister Dr.Frick in 1936 in his capacity as President of the Assocation
Price: £1450 - $2450
This citation was awarded to Dr.Frick by the 'Braune Band von Deutschland (an organisation set up to maintain the quality of horses for sporting activities and to control the quality of such stock for units such as the SS-Reiter). This actual citation is photographed and featured in 'World War II German War Booty Volume 2' by LTC Johnson (page 58). This citation was removed from Dr.Frick's home at Kempenhausen, Oberbayern, by his personal secretary, later it was sold to the American collector Robert Young.
Luftwaffe Legion Condor presentation piece in bronze
Price: £875 - $1450
A beautiful quality 'green' bronze animal figure mounted to a black marble initial plinth and then onto a fine green flecked main marble base. A brass mounted presentation plate bears a green finished incription, 'Zur Erinnerung an unsere Kampzeit in der Legion Condor 1938 - 39 G.Adam - J.Spreng - W.Klaue. Exceptional quality bronze with fine detail, excellent possibility of researching this piece further.
Personal letter to Fräulein Rhinow signed in ink and dated 9th February 1934
just before the Röhm Putsch
Price: SOLD
An exceptional example of a Hitler signed letter, this letter is on his personal stationary with gothic black printed 'ADOLF HITLER' to top corner. Hitler is thanking Fräu Rhinow for a Christmas gift. Being just one year after Hitler became Chancellor, this letter has a beautiful confident dark blue ink signature. The letter was sold by the world famous manuscript dealer Kenneth Rendell and is sold along with his own lifetime guarantee of originality. Complete with original Rendell frame where the letter is mounted along with a fine Hoffmann portrait.
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