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36.)HITLER YOUTH PENNANT: a particularly clean example. Dimensions are 21x38", double sided black cotton construction, with separately machine applied HJ swastika diamond in center. Swastika is black 'tape type' of ribbed black cotton, machine sewn on to white underlay which is likewise machine applied. Each of the two white and red quadrants of the diamond design are similarly separately machine sewn on, the whole design being pretty elaborate. In each corner are chain-stitch machine sewn white numbers '6' over '543' being Hitler Youth group and 'bann' designations. Pennant has re-enforced bunting with three magnetic steel spring clips. Overall quite clean, only the slightest of age soiling and little wear evident. EXC++$595.00. To Order
37.)THIRD REICH GERMAN ARMY RAILROAD STATION GUARD'S ARM BAND: for display by those who patrolled railway stations and terminals, 4" wide yellow heavy cotton construction with ends sewn together. Black BeVo machine embroidered details 'Bahnhofwache' (Railway Station Guard). Quite rare and EXC++$265.00. To Order
38.)IMPERIAL PRUSSIAN KAISER WILHELM II WEDDING ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE SILVER MEDAL: impressive 45mm wide [much larger than a silver dollar] German silver coin-like medal, the product of the prestigious Prussian State Mint. With very high relief, almost sculpted detail, showing Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife, the Kaiserin Auguste-Victoria. Inscription around border is "Wilhelm D.K.Konig V.Pruessen" (Wilhelm the Kaiser and King of Prussia) and "Auguste Victoria D.K.K.PR." (Auguste-Victoria the Queen and Kaiserin of Prussia). This is a hefty silver medal showing absolutely exquisite numismatic detail as our photos illustrate. The reverse has commemorative inscription which celebrates the royal couple's 20th wedding anniversary ('zum Ehejubilaum') when visiting Rome in 1912 "Seid Frohlich in Hoffnung Geduldig in Trubsal Haltet an am Gebet, Romer C.12". Handsome 3 ¼" square dark maroon leather case with decorative domed lid and rounded corners. Gold embossed royal cipher in center with crown showing the monogrammed initials of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Interior is lined with purple velvet and is deeply recessed to perfectly hold medal. Has purple silk pull tab for easy removal of this piece and upper interior is lined with purple satin. Functioning spring button catch at front. This is a beautiful imperial piece in nearly pristine condition. EXC+++$295.00. To Order
39.)LUFTWAFFE MESS HALL DINNER PLATE: fine quality white glazed porcelain china, 9 ½" wide. Underside is marked with bold Luftwaffe eagle/swastika and 'Fl. U.V.' Luftwaffe property marking. With maker 'W. Schonwald'. Dated '1940'. Pristine condition, no chips or cracks to china. EXC++$75.00. To Order
40.)KRIEGSMARINE COASTAL ARTILLERY NORWAY PHOTO ALBUM: wonderful photo album and chronicle of a German Navy flak artillery outfit based on the remote island of Korsnes in the Korsfjord of western Norway. This was the fjord near Bergen where both the Prinz Eugen and the Bismarck found safe anchorage and it was this deep water harbor that this KM flak arty outfit protected. Album is name-identified to Kriegsmarine coastal artillery NCO 'Obergefreiter Max Bottger' and contains 57 photos and snapshots (filled to last page), all captioned. Album is 8x12" hardbound and contains a number of other related documents including a complete roster of this KM artillery outfits personnel [200+ names being all of the men on this fortified island]. Another is a commemorative year book of sorts titled 'Ein Jahr Korsnes 4. Nov.1940 - 4.Nov.1941' and contains pages of type-written humorous poems and stories, a number of cartoon line drawings. The name of the owner of this photo album appears on an award document pasted to front cover as well as on printed company roster. Album shows several wonderful portraits of this battery's officers, all name identified and captioned. Also several photos of battery senior NCO's. Photos show a rocky, barren island, identified as "Korsnes". Photos of battery crewmen in formation (camouflage netted steel helmets!), training with ordnance, photos of anti-aircraft patrol boats, visiting KM admiral and staff as well as visiting German Army officers. Great photos and very interesting. Another photo shows German warships underway; photo taken from the island and titled 'Deutsches Geschwader' (German Squadron). Note the photos of lighthouse and out buildings painted in disruptive camouflage; made to look like the rock formation background. Photos titled 'heutchturn mit unterkunst' (disquised with camouflage art). Another photo of visiting German Army field marshal holding baton. Great photo album. Album cover binding shows its age, however intact. SOLD
41.)LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S DAGGER; 1ST MODEL: beautiful bright mirror-like nickel plated blade, flawless and perfect but for some minor in/out wear from scabbard action. Ricasso is etched with maker 'Alcoso, Solingen' with scales logo and 'ACS'. Complete with original leather buffer pad. Dark blue leather wrapped grip with intact silver twisted wire wrap completely intact; leather on grip shows only the slightest of age. Nickel-silver finish on cross-guard and on pommel is worn down to base metal; shows a golden brown tarnish overall. Nice dark blue leather covered scabbard with nickel-silver finished metal fittings, all screws intact and present. Some minor damage to leather has been repaired and shows the usual scuffs and scrapes to surface so typical with these. Metal scabbard fittings show darkening, no dents. Aluminum metal hanger chain with functioning spring clip 'OLC' maker marked. Nice example that shows service wear and age. Blade is superb and leather fittings excellent throughout; wear to nickel-silver finished parts and fittings. EXC++$895.00. To Order
42.)IMPERIAL PRUSSIAN PATRIOTIC BROOCH; WORLD WAR ONE: nearly 2" long gold finished brooch with separately applied and supremely well detailed Iron Cross 1st Class device. Features of Iron Cross are completely faithful to full size cross with crown, 'W' monogram and '1914' date. Black glass enamel center on silver frame. Flanked on either side with silver oak leaf/acorn devices. Reverse has high quality horizontal pin and 'C' hook catch. SOLD