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.
WW1 SPRINGFIELD 1905 BAYONET W/CANVAS SCABBARD US
THIS BAYONET HAS JUST COME FROM A WW1 US MARINES ESTATE AND HAS NEVER BEEN CLEANED<CAME WITH OTHER KNIFE I HAVE LISTED.This is a M-1905 Bayonet with the canvass covered wood and rawhide scabbard. The bayonet has no bluing and looks like it never did, has never been sharpened, 16" long blade and the original wood grips have no cracks and are in good condition. The blade is marked "US" and a serial number on one side and "SA", the Ordinance Department's flaming bomb, and the date "1913" on the other. The locking mechanism works flawlessly and there is rust on the guard. The canvass scabbard cover dose have some fading and discoloring and one hole on side but looks solid with no rot. The leather tip is firmly attached with the stitching intact. Originals are hard to find in condition this good.
WWII GERMAN LT. COL. PANZER OVERCOAT
NEW PRICE Original WWII officers grade overcoat with owners name in pocket. Panzer sew in boards coming a bit loose as pictured. Name is to an Captian so he either was promoted and sewed in his own boards or they are post war additions. Purchased as is about 15 years ago. This is a good overcoat for display purposes in that there are a few small moth nips here and there, nothing big. Has dagger hanger , makers label, and all buttons. CONSIGNMENT ITEM!
WWII GERMAN GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE
This example is a solid version, with a slightly domed reverse. Approximately 90% of the original finish is intact. The reverse has a vertically mounted pin the functions perfectly . A very nice example! Maker marked B&N L. This badge was instituted on June 1, 1940 and was intended for award to personnel who supported an attack but were not eligible for Infantry or Armored Assault Badges. It was awarded to members of the Artillery, Engineers, Anti-Tank and Anti-Aircraft Units that served the Infantry or Armor in an auxiliary role in the conduct of the assault. Medical personnel were also eligible if they cared for wounded under close combat conditions. CONSIGNMENT ITEM! A