Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
WWII WAFFEN SS COLAR TAB MINT
This is a Waffen-SS BeVo style collar-tab (silver-grey rayon runes on black cotton) in absolutely stone-mint, unissued condition. This one has the text-book, white ('Buckram') backing. This is the third and final pattern 1940-1945. A nice original BeVo tab that cannot be upgradedl!
WW II GERMAN FIRE/POLICE LIGHTWEIGHT HELMET MODEL
A very nice example, with 90% of the satin black finish intact, having some minor discoloration. This also includes the original aluminum comb. The bordered Police decal is about 90% intact, as is the Party shield. The brown leather liner is in good shape with minor wear and discoloration. The dome pad is present. The chinstrap is produced in black leather, and not complete. Has a maker decal inside and stamped 1934.A fine example of this type!
PRE WWII JAPANESE PARADE DRESS OFFICERS HAT MAJOR
Authentic Pre WW2 Japanese Parade Dress Uniform Officers Hat This is a great example of an extremely rare pre war army majors parade dress cap. The condition of this piece is really good with crazing to top of visor and missing paint to the bottom of visor, and all of the beautiful brass bullion work is fully intact. It also has its original chin strap and cockade, which often go missing. Has initials in top. These early pieces are very hard to find, and rarely come up for sale, if you are a serious collector, do not miss this opportunity to own a truly beautiful rarity!
PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN BRONZE R.S.
Die struck, partially scooped backed, alloy award with a bronze finish. The badge is in the form of a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing the forward profile of a tank. The wreath, eagle and tank all show nice detailing. The bronze finish is 95% retained. The reverse has scooped body. The reverse is well marked with embossed manufacturer's name. Superb example.
KRIEGSMARINE EM'S TAN WORK SHIRT
Standard issue, unbleached, natural tan, cotton/rayon blend construction pullover work shirt with an HBT, (Herring Bone Twill), weave features a central, front, V-neck slash opening with dual, twisted, tie cords and an integral, fold back, rectangular collar. The fold back, rectangular collar hangs over the top reverse of the shirt. The reverse of the V-neck slash has a vertically rectangular, dual-ply reinforcement panel machine stitched in place. The right breast has a large, vertically rectangular patch pocket. The shirt doesnt have a breast eagle as per regulations. The straight cut sleeve cuffs have a small vertical slash to the inside seams with a single, stamped, natural aluminum closure button to each. The bottom edge of the tail skirt has a dual-ply hem and a small, internal, dual-ply, vertically rectangular reinforcement panel with a single stitched eyelet to each side seam designed to secure the shirt to the pants. The shirt still has a light weight, natural tan cardstock tag handstitched to the upper left breast . Has Maker marks under collar. The shirt is in overall excellent, unissued condition with minimal age toning and the cuff buttons have their original stitching. The work shirts were designed to be a loose fitting item and this example is roughly a size 44" chest. These just came out of NORWAY.
WWII GERMAN SS NCO COLLAR TAB
Hand embroidered bullion on wool NCO collar tab being an un-issued example with storage wear only in excellent condition.This tab has been discussed on the WAF forum and deemed to be original.
WWII GERMAN BLACK PRINTED WOUND BADGE
Original late war wound badge in Black, very hard to find.Has glue to the back and tape residue to the front.
WWII GERMAN FLIGHT EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP
Issue quality flight cap with first pattern eagle, size 53 1/2 with no moth damage but some damage to sweat band as shown and missing sweat shield, very edge of visor is loose.
WWII GERMAN MECHANICS/GROUND CREW EM/NCOS O/S CA
Black twill cap used by panzer and mechanics of the LW. Hand sewn eagle,unmarked, bargain priced.
WWII CUSTOMS HAT PATCH FOR WOMEN
Rare patch for the hat of a woman in the customs service, approx 3'' across the top.