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Japan, Edo Period (1615-1868 AD) - Tsuba (鍔) Shakudō (赤銅) - Sword Guard by the Gotō School. This sword guard is made of blackened shakudō with gold and silver inlay. It elegantly displays a feeding cock and hen. It has a rounded off shape (nademaru-gata), a circular rowed grain nanaku punching surface (nakagoi-ji), an applied gold straighted rim (maru-mimi) and with a ... Read and See More

An Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber by Fritz Zimmermann of Stuttgart. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver was awarded to foot infantrymen who had taken part in combat action on different days and met the required award criteria. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed. The oval shaped obverse depicts a rifle ... Read and See More

A 2. Modell Luftwaffe Mützenadler. It is constructed out of a die stamped aluminum-alloy base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts the 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a mobile swastika in one of its talons. The hollow back reverse retains both of its crimped-on tombak prongs. It measures 2 1/2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches tall. A great ... Read and See More

Sew-on Type - Heer- Hauptmann Artillerie Schulterstücke mit Beobachtungsbataillon Abzeichen. It is constructed out of a cardboard base with an internal wire stiffener that is covered in a red wool waffenfarbe, underneath a double dual silver/aluminum Russian braid and has two pined on rank pips and an observation battalion cypher. ... See More

An interesting matching M1937 Fliegerdolch by WKC of Solingen. The blade on this one is stone mint. No excuses required. This employs all WKC fittings. The dent-free scabbard is a dark airplane grey example with excellent detail. The throat is secured by two unturned screws. The crossguard and pommel are have nice burnish to the backgrounds. This really sets off ... Read and See More

three piece constructed pin with nice enamel work. "militär-verein vallen dar 1914". Reverse is marked, "K.TIMM BERLIN" ... See More

Here we have a 2nd pattern textbook model 1935 Wehrmacht Heer Dolch by F.W.Holler of Solingen! The bright blade on this one looks great! The crossgrain is stunning as it runs the full length of the blade! The fit is perfect and the tip comes to a sharp point. The dark and crisp, acid etched "F.W. Holler Solingen" ... Read and See More

Almost certainly one of the rarest edged weapons of the Luftwaffe and one missing from all but the most advanced collections. Recently purchased from Vet's family by me. Nice blade has a deep early stamped maker mark. The blade is nicely grained lengthwise as it should be. When this lands you will be pleasantly surprised! No sharpening just some minor ... Read and See More

A nice early slant-grip Model 1935 Wehrmacht Heer Dolch by Arthur Schüttelhöfer & Co. of Solingen-Wald. Like many of these early daggers this utilized WKC fittings. The blade on this one has been cleaned and not much crossgrain remains. The acid etched maker mark is lightened. This is a tapered tang example, exactly what one would expect on an early ... Read and See More

A Kriegsmarine U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. Instituted October 13, 1939, the Navy U-Boat War Badge was awarded to those who proved themselves with at least two or more sorties against the enemy, exceptions may be made in the case of a wounded crew member. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been gold ... Read and See More

Japan, Mid-Edo Period (1625-1694 AD) – Daishō Tsuba by Yagyû Ren´ya Toshikane (柳生連也厳包). These sword guards (tsuba 鐔) are made of forged iron (tetsu 鉄). The Dai (large): has a three-dimensional carving (marubori-sukashi) with a polished surface (migaki-ji), round shape (mara-gata) and a rounded rim (maru-mimi). There are two hitsu-ana holes. There is copper filling (Suaka Sekigane) to back of tang hole (nakago-ana). ... Read and See More

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Japan, Koto, Muromachi Period (1392-1572 A.D.) - Tsuba (鍔) Tetsu (iron) – Iron Plate Sword Guard. This sword guard (tsuba 鐔) is made of forged iron (tetsu 鉄). It has a irregular surface finish or Nanako grain surface, with a plain round shape (mara-gata) and rounded rim (maru-mimi). There are two hitsu-ana holes (kozuka and kogai – plugged). There are copper fillings (suaka sekigane) ... Read and See More

A Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe für 25 Jahre 1938. Instituted January 30, 1938, the 25 Year Faithful Service Cross was awarded to all officials, employees, and laborers at any level of the public service (local, regional or national) who completed 25 years of service. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed and contains black enamel work. The obverse features ... Read and See More

A Reichsparteitagabzeichen 1935 by Balmberger N.B.G.. The 7th Party Congress was held in Nuremberg, September 10-16, 1935. It was called the “Rally of Freedom” (Reichsparteitag der Freiheit). It is constructed out of a die struck iron base that has been bronze washed. The round shaped obverse depicts a bust of Hitler in front of an SA man (left) and Army ... Read and See More

Here we have a beautiful Model 1935 Army Dagger (Heer Dolch) by E. & F. Horster! The blade on this one is Exc++/NM. The acid etched "E. & F. Horster Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! The blade has not been cleaned and much grain remains. The fit is perfect and it has a perfect tip. There is some ... Read and See More

Early RZM marked, 18,(Gold-und Silber-Scheide-Anstalt, Oberstein adN) and 36, (Berg & Nolte AG, Ludenscheid). Nice knurled pins. ... See More

A Textbook Model 1935 - Wehrmacht Heer Dolch by WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie.) of Solingen. The blade on this one is excellent! The acid etched Knights Head “WKC Solingen” maker mark is dark crisp and beautifully executed! The crossgrain is easily visible as you turn it in the light, all the way from the hilt to the tip! The fit is ... Read and See More

A Deutschen Volksgemeinschaft Westmark (D.V.G) Reichsgau Westmark Nationalsozialistische Parteiabzeichen by Werner Redo of Saarlautern. During the German occupation of the Reichsgau Westmark (Saarland/Rheinpfalz and CdZ-Area Lothringen), inhabitants could obtain German citizenship by becoming members of the Deutschen Volksgemeinschaft (D.V.G). It is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed and ... Read and See More

Pennant on a chain. This is a blue swas. neck charm on a 32" chain. It is completely unmarked so it could be a US good luck charm from the pre1933 era or a 3rd Reich piece. The chain has no end fittings to clasp together. ... See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Richard Abr. Herder. The blade on this one looks excellent. The maker mark is beautifully executed! It has a nice crossgrained finish to it, with a solid fit and perfect tip. There is some age dots I've not tried to clean. The blade on this one rates a solid Exc+/Exc++. The blued pebbled leather buffer ... Read and See More

Very interesting piece here! The damascus blade on this one is a beauty! It is gold etched "fur hervorragendes schiessen" between two swas's and "Echt Damast" to the reverse. The scabbard is in has no rings and the one band i broke where the ring would go. It remains completely dent free with beautiful black burnish setting off the details. ... Read and See More

A Model 1935 Heer Dolch. Here's an excellent example of a completely correct and matching generic Army Dagger! The bright unmarked blade looks great! The crossgrain is visible throughout, it retains a solid fit and ends at a perfect tip. The blade rates Exc+/Exc++. It has been cleaned and shows some age greying throughout. The leather washer remains intact. The ... Read and See More

Three Piece Hitler Youth Tinnie Group. 1935, 1935 - F. Zimmermann, 1937 - Hillenbrand & Broer. All of the pins work well. ... See More

Hitler heads, Some Mother & Child series as well as two with Day of Issue envelopes. ... See More

A 3rd Pattern, Matching Model 1935 Wehrmacht Heer Dolch by WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie.) of Solingen. The blade on this one has some age. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point! The blade rates an Exc. The buffer pad remains. The steel based, nickel silver plated dent-free scabbard provides good detail with the random ... Read and See More

A Textbook Model 1935 - Wehrmacht Heer Dolch by Paul Weyersberg of Solingen. An early, slant grip, tapered tang, textbook dagger. The plated blade on this one looks good. The acid etched encircled wreathed broad sword “Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen” maker mark is quite correct, see how far down it is on the blade? That too is exactly how some of ... Read and See More

Winterhilfswerk - Tag Der Wehrmacht Münster-Westfallen 1939 Abzeichen. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been gold gilded. The shield shaped obverse features a left facing soldiers bust with collar and helmet, above an eagle clutching a wreathed swastika in its talons with “WHW” and “1939” on its chest and wings, ands reads: “Tag Der Wehrmacht” ( ... Read and See More

The Armistice of 11 November 1918 was seen by many Germans as a humiliation. Hitler long sought to avenge this and was success ful having the French sign their surrender in the same rail car in 1940. Mark speaks to this ... Read and See More

Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen - 1st Issue. The West Wall medal was awarded to those who designed, built, fortified or served at Germany’s western borders. The award is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The oval shaped obverse features an embossed profile of a German National eagle, with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika ... Read and See More

A Model 1934 - Sturmabteilung Ehrendolch mit Widmung by Ernst Pack & Sohne of Solingen. A factory ground Rohm by E. Pack here just for you! The blade on this one has some grey. The acid etched "Alles fur Deutschland" motto is is nicely done. The "E. P. & S. Solingen" maker mark remains 30% intact. It has a perfect fit and the tip ... Read and See More

Second Pattern, c.1935-45 - Heer Mützen Adler. It is constructed out of die stamped aluminum-alloy base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a Heer eagle, clutching a wreathed swastika within its talons. The hollow-back reverse retains all three crimped-on tombak prongs. The silver wash looks great. It measures 2 1/2 inches wide by 1 inch tall. A great piece! ... See More

A Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by RZM M7/51/40 ‐ Anton Wingen Jr. of Solingen. The ricassoed blade on this one looks good. The stamped “RZM M7/51/40” maker mark is dark crisp and beautifully executed! The tip comes to a sharp point and the fit is perfect! There is some minor surface spotting and a bit of roughness to the cutting edge you ... Read and See More

Model 1935 - Heer Dolch by C. Gustav Spitzer, rare maker. The blade looks has some old stains from fingerprints the worse of which are towards the hilt. The crossgrain is visible throughout, it retains a solid fit and ends at a perfect tip. The blade rates Exc/Exc+. The buffer leather remains. The scabbard is steel based and has patinaed ... Read and See More

As shown. Only 2 have pins. ... See More

Early Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by J.A. Henckles of Solingen. The blade on this one is in fair condition. The stamped twins “J.A. Henckles Solingen Zwillingswerk” maker mark and “Ges. Geschützt” law protection mark are both nicely executed. The acid etched “Blut und Ehre!” motto remains 70% intact. The tip comes to a sharp point and the fit is ... Read and See More

United States, WWI & World War II (c.1937-43) – 26-piece Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) Group. Worn by service members, on the right side above the name plate/any unit citation award ribbons, to represent the unit they are currently assigned to. Most are made of stamped brass and enamel. They all show age wear and some of the clasps are stuck. ... Read and See More

Sew-on Type – Heer-Oberst Infantry Schulterstücke. It is constructed out of a cardboard base with an internal wire stiffener that is covered in a white wool waffenfarbe, underneath a double dual interwoven silver/aluminum Russian braid and two pined on rank pips. ... See More

An Early Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Gräwiso - Gebruder Grafrath of Solingen. Based on construction this piece can be dated to 1934. The blade on this one is in wonderful condition. The stamped “Gräwiso Solingen” maker mark and “Ges. Geschützt” patent mark are both dark, crisp and beautifully executed. The acid etched “Blut und Ehre!” motto is gorgeous. ... Read and See More

Etched Blade - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The etch was an upgrade privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The Eickhorn pattern etched blade on this one looks great. The acid etch is dark, crisp and beautifully displays the Luftwaffe flying scene, flanked by intertwining floral motifs to the obverse. And to the reverse a ... Read and See More

United States – Unissued – Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge by N.S. Meyer Inc. of New York. Instituted March 25, 1949, renamed three times, the Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge was issued to members of the United States armed forces who were permanently assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and its subordinate offices, ... Read and See More

Undented example with aluminum band and rings. 2 headless screws remain. ... See More

Here's a nice early RAD "Arbeits Dank" pin! It is constructed out of a die stamped nickel-alloy base that has been silver washed and contains red, white and black enamel work. The oval shaped obverse depicts a centrally placed downward pointing black spade shovel with a mobile swastika on its head and a wheat sheath coming out either side of ... Read and See More

United States, Cold War era – Unissued Air Force Missel Combat Crew Badge by Susco (S-21) Harry Sugerman, Inc. of San Antonio Texas. Instituted September 1, 1964, the Combat Crew Badge was established by the United States Air Force for those serving in positions where they were accruing creditable service towards the Combat Readiness Medal. It was a temporary qualification badge and not ... Read and See More

A Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Mitgliedsnade by Ernst L. Müller of Pforzheim. It is constructed out of a die struck base that has been silver washed and contains black and red enamel work. The obverse features the 1938 Red Cross (DRK) emblem which features a black closed winged eagle with a swastika to its chest clutching a red cross in its ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch. The unmarked plated blade on this one looks good! It has a perfect tip and solid fit. There The blade on this one rates a NM. It has some small runner marks and the most minor of age holding this back from being stone mint. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The whole exterior has nicely ... Read and See More

Equipment Loop by bml 40. It is constructed out of a black tanned leather base that has been folded over and stitched to a stamped rectangular aluminum ring. There are decorative pressed lines running through it. The reverse is marked: “bml 40”. It measures 3 ¾ inches long. A nice piece. ... See More

A Rare, Earliest Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Carl Linder of Solingen-Merscheid. Based on construction this piece can be dated to 1933-34. This piece is extremely rare. It is the only one I've ever owned and the fourth I’ve seen. Also, this specific maker mark variant is the only one I’ve ever seen. The blade on this one is ... Read and See More

A Model 1934 Sturmabteilung Ehrendolch by Ernst Pack & Söhne of Solingen. Ernst Röhm Honor daggers were granted to members of the SS/SA who either had uninterrupted service since December 31, 1931 or those who transferred from the Hitler Youth prior to December 31, 1931. After the Night of the Long Knives, Ernst Röhm was declared a “traitor” and removal of the ... Read and See More

Miniature SS-Dienstauszeichnung 4. Stufe für 4 Jähre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the IV stage - 4-year SS Long Service Award was awarded to all members of the SS who completed 4 years of faithful and impeccable service. Time in the Wehrmacht, the state police and periods in previously recognized voluntary organizations (Freikorps) were also used to calculate the length of service. It is ... Read and See More

A Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe am Band 1936. Instituted 22 December 1936, it was awarded to Volunteer Fire Brigade members who had completed 25 years faithful service in the Fire Service. It is constructed out of a two pieces of die stamped nickel-silver that have been silver washed and contains red, white and black enamel work. The obverse features a centrally placed black mobile on a ... Read and See More

1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Borddolch) by E. & F. Hörster Solingen. The plated blade on this one is nice. The acid etched “E. & F. Hörster Solingen” maker mark is beautifully executed. The plating gives it a mirror like finish. The tip comes to a sharp point and the fit remains nice and tight. The blade rates an easy ... Read and See More

Reich Abzeichen 1. Mai 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938 & 1939. Introduced in April 1933, the NSDAP declared the 1st of May the “Day of National Work”, as an official state holiday to celebrate laborers and the working class. All six are in nice condition. They are maker marked and the pins work well. ... See More

A black beauty M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The factory polished blade on this one looks good. The stamped “Original Eickhorn Solingen” maker mark is clear. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. There is a bit of spotting and some age towards the tip. The blade ... Read and See More

A M1938 2nd Model Navy Dagger (Kriegsmarine Dolch) by F. W. Höller of Solingen. The acid etched sailing ship blade on this one is has some minor age. There is a bit of a rough spot to one edge you can find with your fingers. The etched “F. W. Höller Solingen” maker mark looks good. The tip comes ... Read and See More