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Preisdatenbank abonnierenCocteau (Jean) The Hand of a Stranger, translated by Alec Brown, first American edition, signed by the author with original pencil drawing of a youth in profile dated 1959 to endpaper, original boards, light fading to spine, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, a few spots or light patches of soiling, 8vo, New York, Horizon Press, 1959.
Copland (Aaron) Music and Imagination, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, price-clipped, light sunning to spine, light foxing spine ends and corners a little chipped, chip to head of upper panel, 8vo, Cambridge, MASS, Harvard, 1952.
Corso (Gregory) Mindfield, letter 'E' of 26 lettered copies signed by the author, from an edition of 276, additionally signed by William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg beneath author's signature, original boards, dust-jacket, very light bumping or browning to spine but still overall a very excellent example, housed in custom-made slip-case, 8vo, New York, Thunder's Mouth, 1989.
Auden (W.H.) Nones, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to his brother John to endpaper in green ink, green ink corrections to 3pp., ink inscription "Ischia 7.vii.51" to foot of endpaper, light browning to endpapers, original cloth-backed boards, light browning to covers, dust-jacket, spine browned, spine ends and corners chipped with loss affecting imprint at foot of spine, toning to panels, some creasing to head and foot, rubbing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Random House, 1951.⁂ An excellent familial association copy of this collection, including one of Auden's most esteemed poems, his In Praise of Limestone. Works inscribed by Auden to family members are rare, we can trace no other examples at auction. Dr. John Bicknell Auden (1903-91) was a noted geologist and explorer. His mapping of the Himalayas inspired Auden's Ascent of F6 (which was dedicated to him). Though often separated the two brothers remained close and maintained an extensive correspondence. See also next 2 lots.
Coward (Noel) Quadrille, later red morocco with two raised bands by Bumpus, gilt, g.e., spine lightly faded but still overall an attractive copy, William Heinemann, 1952; The Vortex, additionally signed by the cast on character list page, bookplate to pastedown, light browning, spine label worn, Ernest Benn, 1925; Pomp and Circumstance, William Heinemann, 1960; To-Night at 8.30, 2 vol., [1936], first editions, signed presentation inscription from the author on front free endpapers or half-titles, all but the first original boards, lightly marked and faded; and 2 others by Coward, both signed or with presentation inscription by the author, 8vo (6)
Crowley (Aleister) Songs of the Spirit, first trade edition, [one of 300 copies], presentation inscription "With the author's kindest wishes" to endpaper, scattered foxing, light browning to title, original cloth, uncut, light rubbing and fading to spine, light stain to upper corner of upper cover, spine ends and corners a little rubbed and bumped, [Yorke 4a], small 8vo, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., 1898.⁂ Rare, we can trace no other inscribed copy. Early collection of poetry by Crowley who was only 22 at the time of publication.
Crowley (Aleister) Why Jesus Wept, first edition, initialed presentation inscription from the author "W. J. W. startles the Belle (touches the clitoris as they say at the White Cat) This, then to startle you. A. C." to endpaper, some light scattered spotting, 1 gathering loose, note in pencil in Crowley's hand "M. H. Bell Htl. de la Haute Loire Bd. Raspail" loosely inserted, original Japanese vellum wrappers, largely unopened, spine browned with ends chipped, browning and soiling to covers, preserved in custom drop-back box, [Yorke 19a], 4to, Privately Printed, 1904.⁂ The rare first edition of this religious satire by Crowley with a typically enigmatic and risqué inscription. We can trace no other inscribed copy. This copy without the two printed inserts (often lacking). A loosely inserted bookseller's description intriguingly gives the provenance as by descent through the family of Clive and Vanessa Bell.
Crowley (Aleister) Seven Lithographs By Clot From the Water-Colours of Auguste Rodin, With a Chaplet of Verse, one of 488 copies, signed presentation inscription from Crowley "To Karl Gerner, In affectionate token of his great kindness during the bitter summer of Aug XXI, Aleister Crowley, Oct 1, '25" to endpaper, 7 colour lithographed plates after Rodin, some light offsetting, browning to endpapers, original cream cloth lettered in gilt, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little bumped and frayed, light discolouration to covers, still excellent overall, [Yorke 27], large 4to, Printed for the author at the Chiswick Press, 1907.⁂ An excellent association copy, inscribed to one of Crowley's most loyal followers who would succeed him as head of the Ordo Templi Orientis, provided him with financial support for much of his life and was entrusted with both his ashes and literary remains. The warehouse holding the unbound sheets from this work was flooded, causing loss to the stock as well as damage to the surviving copies, offsetting as in the present case is commonplace.
Crowley (Aleister) Konx Om Pax. Essays in Light, number 93 of 500 copies signed by the author, Crowley's own copy with his ink inscription "The Beast 666, Private Copy reserved for the City of Paris" to endpaper, annotations to 10pp. and 3pp. of extensive notes to rear endpapers regarding the opening of an Aleister Crowley restaurant, frontispiece portrait, light finger-soiling to text, browning to endpapers, original white buckram blocked in gilt, spine rubbed and a little browned, soiling to covers, corners bumped, t.e.g., others uncut, [Yorke 56], New York and Boleskine, Walter Scott Publishing Co. and S. P. R. T., 1907.⁂ A remarkable copy that encapsulates Crowley's minute knowledge of esotericism as well as his humour and his constant drive for self-promotion. For the planned restaurant, to be named "Au Cul-de-Jatte" (which translates "the legless person"), Crowley suggests the location ("Obscure ill famed quarter, but not too inaccessible. Narrow dark alley"), the furniture ("No chairs or tables, but mattresses, armchairs, bolsters... dyed to appear dirty"), food ("Featuring extraordinary concoctions by a.c. both food and drink (Crowley Mixed Grill: Crowley Cup)"), attractions ("1) Myself... 3) Surprise ideas, to be sprung at intervals: e.g. my brand of "Veuve Squicquot"") as well as other particulars including a breakdown of the initial expenses and potential profits. The number of this copy, 93, is a number of significance within Thelema.
Crowley (Aleister) The Winged Beetle, first edition, number 113 of 350 copies, signed presentation inscription from Crowley comprising three original limericks dated Sunday Aug 19 '22 to endpapers, with Glossary of Obscure Terms tipped in at end, light scattered foxing, light browning to endpapers, original boards lettered and decorated in gilt, light fading to spine, spine ends a little bumped with small split to head, but a near-fine example otherwise, t.e.g., others uncut, [Yorke 33], 8vo, Privately Printed, 1910.⁂ A superb copy with a lengthy and charming inscription to each of Austin Harrison's three daughters. Due to a flood at a storage facility a number of copies of this edition were lost and copies in this condition are rare. Austin Harrison (1873-1928), journalist, editor of The English Review. He published several articles by Crowley in 1922 including a pseudonymous article for the Shelley centenary.
[Crowley (Aleister, editor)] The Equinox Vol. 1, No. VI, The Official Organ of the A. A., The Review of Scientific Illuminism, [one of 50 subscriber's copies], inscribed by Crowley "Feed my sheep, Perdurabo, Anno VIII" on half-title, colour frontispiece (a little offset onto title), advertisements, 2 advertisement ff. with browning to inner margin, light browning and ink inscriptions and stamp to endpapers, faint remains of ink stamp to pastedown, original white buckram, blocked and lettered in gilt, spine browned, spine ends and corners a little bumped, light soiling to covers, t.e.g., others uncut, [York 63, A6], 4to, Wieland & Co., 1911.⁂ Crowley here using his magical name chosen when he was inducted into the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Likely inscribed to a follower - "Feed my sheep" was Jesus' instruction to Peter to spread the word of the gospels.
Crowley (Aleister) Household Gods, first edition, two signed presentation inscriptions from the author "To A. K. C. (Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, mongrel pup) from the author. June 1916." and "To Gerda von Kothek from Aleister Crowley Sept. 1916 E.V." to endpaper, autograph letter fromt Crowley signed "666" loosely inserted, some very light marginal toning, original buckram, lettered in gilt, light browning to spine and toning to covers, t.e.g., other uncut, [Yorke 36], small 4to, Palanza, Privately Printed [but probably London, Chiswick Press], 1912.⁂ An excellent double-presentation copy that paints an illuminating picture of Crowley's tangled love life. Crowley met "AKC" while staying in New York and swiftly began an affair with his wife, Ratan Devi. AKC allegedly did not mind the affair and merely asked Crowley to find him a mistress of his own, with Crowley only too happy to oblige. The woman picked out for AKC was a former lover of Crowley's and part-time sex worker Gerda von Kothek. Inevitably the somewhat complex affair collapsed, with Crowley alleging that AKC became jealous of him once Ratan Devi's career as a singer and musician began to flourish.The letter, addressed to Frank West-Kelsey castigates him for unspecified reasons "The Patient can never judge his own case - and, Lord! You need a doctor!"
Crowley (Aleister) Mortadello; or the Angel of Venice, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to the poet Evan Morgan incorporating an older inscription "The smokeless perfumed torch, admiration without envy of Aleister Crowley for the Author of 'The City of Camels' has transformed this Loan Copy into a modest presentation." with the Thelemic date 1933 to front free endpaper with additional signed lengthy inscription to pastedown, some occasional scattered foxing, browning to endpapers and half-title, original red cloth lettered in gilt, fading to spine, a few light splash marks, uncut, preserved in custom black morocco drop-back box, [Yorke 49], 4to, Weiland and Company, 1912.⁂ One of Crowley's rarest titles with a superb and lengthy encomium to a fellow poet and practitioner of Magick. Evan Morgan, 2nd Viscount Tredegar (1893-1949), published poet and accomplished occultist. After the death of his father in 1934, he took possession of the family seat of Tredegar House and there devoted a room entirely to the practice of Magick. Crowley was a frequent visitor and would collaborate in Morgan's Magick rituals including one that was allegedly so horrifying Crowley fled before it was completed.
Karl Heffner (German, 1849-1925)Evening Lighta church and homestead in a wooded river landscape at sunset,signed 'K Heffner' (lower left), oil on canvas, 39 x 50cm (15 3/8 x 19 11/16in).in a 19th Century plaster and gilt wood frame.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A pair of ormolu-mounted, cut and moulded glass two-light candelabraEarly 20th century Each with facet-cut finial flanked by foliage scrolling branches supporting a candle-nozzle and drip-pan hung with lustres, 31cm wide, 46cm high (12in wide, 18in high) (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A gothic revival six-light brass chandelierFrench, circa 1890With octagonal candle sconces, hung with later coloured glass drops, the base engraved 'LECA XILAIRE de JEAN', 105cm wide, 122cm high (41.5in wide, 48in high) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A gents stainless steel Omega Railmaster, circa 1963, Ref 2914-1 SC, with a black dial having baton hour markers and quarterly applied Arabic numerals, with rare dagger hands and white central seconds hand. A 17 jewel 286 cal movement signed Omega with mu-metal dust cover on a later expandable bracelet, 38mm excluding crown. The Railmaster was debuted in 1957 alongside the Seamaster 300 and Speedmaster. The Railmaster was designed as a professional timepiece that was anti-magnetic for those working close to magnetic fields. Condition: light scratches to lugs, bezel and case back, one deep scratch to crystal. Currently ticking
Great War Medal Pair Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, consisting of British War and Victory medals “40979 PTE A R PORTER D OF CORN LI”. Medals mounted for wear. Accompanied by a WW2 campaign medals consisting of 1939-45 star, Africa star, Italy star, Defence medal and 1939-45 War medal. Housed in the underside of the original forwarding box and OHMS forward slip. Medals are all accompanied by a Great War period tin with lithographed lid having images of Lord Kitchener, Field Marshal French and Admiral Jellicoe with planes and artillery cannons. Some wear to the tin but generally a good example.
Royal Artillery Cloth Formation Signs, consisting of embroidered 33rd field regiment RA, 76th field regiment RA, 20th Anti-Tank regiment RA, printed RA Malta HQ & Mobile units, RA Malta Heavy Anti-Aircraft units and printed Royal Artillery Malta Light Anti-Aircraft units. All generally good condition. (6 items)
Cloth Insignia of Royal Artillery Interest, including a embroidered Royal Artillery Cinque Ports shoulder title above embroidered Anti-Aircraft command formation sign on battle dress cloth, 147th & 304th (Essex Yeomanry) field regiment Royal Artillery formation sign, embroidered large CINQUE PORTS red on blue cloth shoulder title, embroidered 297th Light Anti-Aircraft regiment Royal Artillery formation sign and others. Various conditions. (7 items)
5x Great War Identification Discs of Somerset Light Infantry Interest, consisting of a fine example made from a 1916 Indian One Rupee coin, front engraved with regimental badge and around “38348 A J TAYLOR C OF E 1917 INDIA 1918 4TH SOMERSET L I”; EPNS oval id disc engraved “2 LT H WARD C.E. 8 BN SOMERSET LI”; sterling silver oval identity disc engraved “S J BENTON SOMERSET LI C E”; EPNS oval identity bracelet tag impressed “204226 C.E PTE F LACK SOMERSET L.I”; hallmarked silver (Dublin 1917) identity disc engraved “2ND LIEUT W E BYWATER SOMERSET L I”. (5 items) Private Frederick Lack enlisted in 1914 and was discharged in 1918 no longer fit for military service. He was awarded the silver war badge; 2nd Lieutenant later Captain William Edward Bywater previously served in the 28th (Artists) London Regiment.
British 1871 Pattern Troopers Dress Helmet 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), brass body shell with central laurel spray, rosette side bosses having leather backed linked chin scales. Cruciform spike base with fluted spike socket having original white horsehair plume with rosette to the top. Other ranks pattern helmet plate to the centre of the helmet. Black leather covering to the underside of the peak. Remains of the other ranks leather lining to the interior. Some light denting to the shell but otherwise a good untouched example.
Victorian 2nd (Queens) Regiment of Foot Colonels 1861-69 Pattern Shako, fine example of a blue cloth bodied shako with officers gilt metal regimental shako plate to the centre with a silvered Pascal Lamb above the number 2. Two rows of gilt braid cloth denoting the rank of Colonel to the top of the shako and blackened lions mask to the rear. Gilt metal officers plume socket with VR cipher and white over red ball tuft. Patent peak and lower band. Patent chinstrap still present. Interior of the shako has the original crimson lining and light tan leather sweatband. Hawkes & Co retailers details can still be seen to the lining. Some wear but generally still a good example.
Victorian Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Shako, good example of the green cloth bodied shako with blackened brass strung bugle shako badge to the centre, marks where the regimental knotted boss badge was once present. Knotted cord and other ranks green brush plume still present. Light tan leather sweatband to the interior and leather thin pattern chinstrap. Some wear and stitching faults to the liner but otherwise a good example.
Edwardian Highland Light Infantry Other Ranks Shako, fine example of an enlisted ranks regimental shako with diced central band, white metal other ranks regimental pattern shako badge, knotted cord boss badge with white metal thistle to centre and dark green ball tuft. Green knotted cord to the body of the shako. Leather peak, thin leather chinstrap and leather sweatband to the interior. Paper label to the interior dated 1900 and the crown of the shako with white stamp “3 YEARS”. Some wear but generally a good example.
Other Ranks Blue Cloth Helmet Badged to the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry, blue cloth body cork other ranks home service helmet with other ranks pattern regimental helmet plate to the centre. Gilt rosette side bosses, linked chinstrap, cruciform spike base and removable other ranks type spike. Interior of the helmet with leather sweatband. Various ink stampings to the interior including those of the Aldershot Military Tattoo. Additional holes to the body of the helmet behind the plate.
Post 1902 Bedfordshire Regiment Officers Home Service Pattern Helmet, good example of blue cloth body home service helmet with gilt officers helmet plate having blue velvet backing to the centre of the plate. Gilt side rosettes and velvet backed linked chinstrap. Cruciform spike base with rosette fittings and officers spike. Interior with tan leather sweatband and red cloth lining. F W Flight Winchester retailers details to the crown of the helmet. Some light mothing to the body but still displays well.
Scarce Army Veterinary Corps Officers Home Service Helmet, blue cloth body home service helmet with gilt metal officers kings crown helmet plate having green enamelled centre with silvered AVC entwined. Velvet backed linked chinstrap, gilt rosette side bosses and cruciform base with ball top. Interior with cream leather sweatband. Blue cloth remains in good condition, helmet shows light service wear.
Foreign Service Helmet Attributed to Major the Honourable A O W C Weld-Forester MVO, ADC to Viceroy of India and Served with the Grenadier Guards in WW1, Died of Wounds Received 1914, fine example of an officers white foreign service helmet with its folded pagri, leather backed brass chin scales and short red over white feather plume. Green felt underlay to the interior with its original leather sweatband and cloth lining. Interior crown with tailors details of “W CATER & CO LONDON”. Housed in its original japanned storage tin, named to the front “HON: A. O. W. C. WELD FORESTER”. Remains in good overall condition. A account of his career can be found which states the following, “Arthur Orlando Wolstan Cecil Weld-Forester died at King Edward VII Hospital, London on 1 Nov 1914, from wounds received near Ypres, Belgium, on 29 Oct 1914, having gone out with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. He was the fifth son of Cecil, fifth Baron Forester and Baroness Forester, of Willey Park, Broseley, Shropshire, and was born in London on 13 July, 1877. He was a major, aged 37, commanding the King's Company. Arthur was educated at Harrow, and joined the Grenadier Guards from the 3rd Shropshire Light Infantry (Militia) in Dec 1897, becoming a Lieutenant in Oct 1899. With his battalion he served in Malta, and subsequently, under Sir Leslie Rundle, in the VIIIth Division through the Boer War, receiving the Queen's medal with three clasps and the King's medal with two clasps. He was promoted Captain in the 3rd Battalion in Jan 1905, of which he was Adjutant from Jan 1907 to 31 Dec 1909. From 1910 to 1912 he was ADC to Lord Hardinge, Viceroy of India, and was awarded the MVO for his services in that position during the visit of King George V. In 1912 he obtained his Majority, with the command of the King's Company of his Regiment. Major Weld Forester was a member of the Guards' and Turf Clubs, played cricket and golf, and was fond of hunting and shooting. He is buried near the south-east corner of the St John the Divine churchyard, Willey, Shropshire.”.
WW1 Italian M-15 Adrian Steel Helmet, good example of a large size Adrian helmet with much of the original green paint finish to the shell. Helmet has no badge to the centre which is correct for Italian Adrian helmets. Original light brown leather liner system to the interior of the helmet and green leather Italian type chinstrap. Overall a very good example of a desirable Adrian helmet.
Rare WW1 French Foreign Legion (Legion Etrangere) Troops M-15 Adrian Steel Helmet, good untouched example of a standard M-15 Adrian helmet which has a mustard brown over paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Flaming grenade infantry helmet badge to the centre. Complete with the original leather liner to the interior. To the top section of the interior of the shell the original horizon blue paint finish can be seen. Overall some light wear but a good example. The French Foreign Legion were issued with standard Infantry Adrian helmets and required to overpaint them in a mustard brown paint finish.
WW1 French Colonial Troops M-15 Adrian Steel Helmet, superb example of an M-15 Adrian pattern steel helmet which has the dark brown / khaki over paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Centre of the helmet has the original badge of the French colonial troops being the fused grenade and anchor. Original brown leather chinstrap and liner system to the interior. The interior of the shell shows the original early light horizon blue paint finish for the shell. Some light scratches and wear but generally a really good example of a hard to find Adrian helmet.
WW1 French Infantry M-15 Adrian Steel Helmet, good example of a standard M-15 pattern Adrian helmet with a dark horizon blue over paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Infantry pattern flaming grenade badge to the front. Interior with light coloured brown leather liner system. Original owners name scratched into the rear peak, “DURAND – LOUIS – 159” (159th Infantry regiment?). Some scuffs and paint loss but overall a good example.
Russian M-17 Sohlberg Steel Helmet, good untouched example retaining much of its original combat paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Original fitting to the top of the shell still present. Helmet has a black painted finish to the interior of the shell. Light tan leather three pad liner system and leather chinstrap. Some dents to the shell. These helmets were used heavily in the early Soviet period, especially in the war against Finland.
WW2 Ox & Bucks Light Infantry Majors Battle Dress Blouse, good 1940 pattern battle dress blouse with the collar having regimental braid and single regimental button. To each arm is formation sign for the British Army of the Rhine. Majors embroidered rank crowns to the shoulders. Above the breast pocket is medal ribbons for WW1 service and 1939-45 star. Interior with the original size label and WD ink stamps with date letter “M” for 1944. Some wear but an interesting battle dress.
Royal Air Force C-Type Flying Helmet Set, being a fine condition 2nd pattern example with cloth strap fixing. Internally wire loomed with original earphones and jack plug. Chamois lined interior remains in very good condition showing just light service wear. Accompanied by a pair of well worn Mk VIII flying goggles.
WW2 Royal Air Force Pilots Full Service Dress Uniform, four pocket Royal Air Force service dress uniform with embroidered RAF kings crown pilots wings to the breast. Brass kings crown tunic buttons and fixed waist belt. Interior of the tunic with Montague Burton London tailors label. Matching pair of service dress trousers. Officers peaked cap with kings crown officers cap badge fitted to the mohair central band. Patent chinstrap with plain side buttons. Interior of the cap retains the original leather sweatband. Final item in the group is his officers service dress side cap with two piece gilt metal officers insignia. The uniform shows light service wear.
Otto Von Bismarck Character Porcelain Stein, fine example of the 0.5 litre stein in the form of head of the German leader with cuirassier helmet as the lid. Pewter fittings to the rear. The example is in a coloured glaze. Green crossed swords makers mark to the underneath. Some light wear and crazing to the glaze.
Imperial German Prussian Officers Belt & Buckle, untouched example of an officers dress belt in silver brocade with light blue cloth backing. Gilt Prussian officers belt buckle with cipher of Wilhelm II to the centre. Both brocade sliding tabs present to the belt. Some mothing to the backing cloth and brocade worn but gilt remains to the buckle.
Post 1902 Highland Light Infantry Regimental Plaid Brooch, fine example of a NCO’s plaid brooch in a frosted silvered white metal, with regimental badge to the centre and the circular surround with thistle leaves and the regimental battle honours up to the Boer War in South Africa. Broad brooch pin and catch to the reverse. Generally good condition.
WW1 German Prussian Pioneer Regiment Other Ranks Pickelhaube, good untouched example of a standard leather bodied enlisted ranks pickelhaube with white metal Prussian other ranks helmet plate, white metal front trim, rear spine, side mounts and spike, the base with domed rivets. Complete with its leather chinstrap but no cockades. Interior retains its original leather liner, which shows some light wear but generally still good condition. The rear peak is stamped with regimental marking “P.R. 30”. Overall a good untouched example.
WW1 Prussian 1915 Jager Zu Pferde Enlisted Ranks Pickelhaube / Helmet, blued steel body helmet with the regulations field grey other ranks helmet plate to the centre. M-15 pattern removable grey metal spike and cross base. Leather enlisted ranks chinstrap with the later small pattern Reichs and Prussian state cockades. Rear lobster tail peak with plane rivets. Green painted finish to the underside of the peak and blackened finish to the underside of the rear peak. Helmet is complete with its original leather liner. Makers plate to the interior crown of the helmet for “Herm Weissenburger &Cie Cannstatt”, makers details slightly obscured due to the rivets for the spike cross base. Overall the helmet remains in very good condition showing just light wear.
WW1 Senior NCO’s Field Grey Tunic (Atilla) of 3rd Saxon Hussar Regiment Nr20, fine example of a field grey senior nco’s field grey tunic as worn by a member of the 3rd Saxon Hussar regiment Nr20 with the Hussar style frogging to the front and horn oval buttons. Lace braid to the cuffs and to the stand up collar. Saxon state collar discs. Shoulder boards in blue and white twist with gilt number “20” to the centre. Interior with officers quality lining. Some light moth nips to the lower section of the tunic but generally still good condition.
Rare Third Reich Presentation Book Produced to Commemorate Benito Mussolini’s State Visit to Munich on 25th September 1937, these books were produced in very limited numbers and only presented to high ranking political figures and dignitaries. The laced covers are of deep red leather and have impressive gilt tooled down winged eagle and swastika, the design is the same as that of the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross formal award document folders. This example contains the original black and white printed images, the loosely placed hand coloured Italian fascist themed images are still in place. The book is produced in both German and Italian. The title page is finely produced in gilt tooled, “MUNCHEN DIE HAUPTSTADT DER BEWEGUNG GRUSST BENITO MUSSOLINI“. Some light scuffing to the cover and one piece of lace has been removed from the binding holes.
Third Reich RAD Labour Service Dagger by Solinger Axt und Hauerfabrik, fine example with two piece stag horn grips, much of the original nickel silver plating remains to the exterior fittings. Housed in its original scabbard with some rusting to the blackened central section. Standard pattern blade with motto “Arbeit adelt”. Reverse with the horse head trade mark of Solinger Axt und Hauerfabrik, GES GESCH and RADJ in triangle. Some light surface staining to the blade but generally a good example of a scarce maker for this dagger. Blade measures 24 ½ cms, overall 39 ½ cms.
Very Rare German Army / Waffen-SS Panzer Assault Badge for 75 Engagements by Joseph Felix & Sohne (JFS), fine example of the rare bronze grade version of the 75 engagements Panzer Assault award badge by the firm Joseph Felix & Sohne (J.F.S), the award has just the remains of the typical late war light bronze wash finish which can only be seen in the highlights of the wreath. The panzer tank has the flaws which are associated with original badges by this maker. Reverse of the award has the crimped hardware catch and pin fittings. The catch and the hook both show stress marks. The rear hardware is magnetic. Rivets to the reverse of the wreath, securing the tank to the wreath, under glass you can see small indentation. Overall this is in our opinion a very good example of a very scarce combat badge. Compares to examples shown in Volume II of “The German Panzer Assault Badge of World War II” by Philippe De Bock.
WW2 German Navy (Kriegsmarine) Belt Buckle, good example of a scarce steel belt buckle with the light gilt wash finish applied for service with the German Kriegsmarine. Eagle and swastika to the centre with motto “GOTT MIT UNS” above. Complete with fittings to the reverse. Ex Jerry Withers collection.
WW2 German Navy (Kriegsmarine) Belt Buckle, good example of a aluminium belt buckle with the light gilt wash finish applied for service with the German Kriegsmarine. Eagle and swastika to the centre with motto “GOTT MIT UNS” above. Complete with fittings to the reverse. Attached to the buckle is the brown leather tab which is stamped with makers details “R. SIEPER & SOHN LUDENSCHEID” and 1939 date. Small hole to the lower section of the buckle. Ex Jerry Withers collection.
WW2 German Waffen-SS Belt Buckle, good example of a combat worn steel enlisted ranks belt buckle for an other ranks in the Waffen-SS. Buckle retains much of its light olive drab paint finish. SS style eagle and motto “Meine Ehre heist Treue!”. Reverse with fittings. Stamped to the reverse RZM 155/40 and SS runes, the olive drab paint has been removed to see this mark. Complete with the original brown leather tab which is stamped with “H AURICH DRESDEN”. Overall a very good example. Ex Jerry Withers collection.
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