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Click here to subscribeAn Unusual Silver Great War Regimental Medal of Appreciation for the 3rd Battalion Durham Light Infantry, hallmarked silver medallion the obverse reading ‘The Durham Light Infantry’ with the number III engraved, the reverse bearing the text ‘Presented to Miss R Grieves in appreciation of valuable services during 1914-1918’ the name being engraved. Reverse of medal hallmarked and maker marked Craft & Son, South Shield.
Parachute Regiment Commemorative Commando Knife by Crown Swords Windsor, gilt ribbed one piece grip, blued blade with gilt etched figure of a Paratrooper, jump wings and parachutes to one side and the other side a Arabic inscription, regimental badge and Pegasus. Makers details to the top of the blade. No scabbard or commemorative box. Some light staining to the blade.
24 Bore Queen Anne Style Flintlock Boxlock Cannon Barrelled Holster Pistol c.1770, turn off barrel, frame engraved with maker on banners IFFERY (faint), London proofs, walnut grip with flattened sides, silver grotesque mask buttcap. Barrel 11.5cms, overall 29cms. Good condition, top jaw and screw roughly replaced, some age wear, light pitting and a little hammering to side of breech.
A Single Efficiency Medal to a Private in the 6th Durham Light Infantry, Taken Prisoner of War in France, May 1940, Efficiency medal GVI, 1st type, with Territorial suspension bar, “4444566 PTE. J. WARBURTON 6-DURH. L.I.” Good overall condition. John Warburton, born on 10th October 1903 in Durham was captured by German forces in France on 19th May 1940. He is confirmed as a prisoner of war on the War Office Casualty List No. 85, November 1940. Allocated prisoner number 2668 he was held captive in camp BAB21, this was 1 of 8 P.O.W. camps which along with chemical works and slave labour camps formed part of the Blechhammer facility in Upper Silesia.
Victorian New Zealand 1845-66 Medal to the 43rd Regiment of Foot with Original Documentation, undated reverse, impressed naming, ‘2967 SERGT THOS BUDD. 43RD FOOT’, edge knock to letter ‘E’ in Sergt. Accompanied by original parchment Certificate of Service, dated 20th May 1866 in Otahuliu, New Zealand. Original accounts book covering the period 1864-66.Thomas Budd was discharged on 9th May 1866 in New Plymouth, New Zealand, at his own request and on payment of £20, he was to remain in New Zealand as a settler. He spent 12 years and 176 days in the Regiment having served 9 years 10 months in India (no clasp Indian Mutiny medal) and 2 years 6 months in New Zealand (New Zealand medal). His character and conduct were deemed to be good, and he was in possession of 1 Good Conduct Badge despite being in the Regimental Defaulters book 7 times and having been tried by Court Martial on 2 occasions. He seems to have been a bit of a character having later been found to have been a deserter from the Royal Sussex Light Infantry Militia when he attested for the 43rd Regiment in October 1852, he deserted in May 1853 re-joining in September 1853 when he was tried by District Court Martial and sentenced to be imprisoned and marked with a ‘D’. Promoted to Serjeant on 28th October 1864 he was once again tried and imprisoned, this time for improper conduct on 3rd January 1866 and reduced to Private on 6th January 1866.
Grouping of Royal Canadian Artillery Cloth Regimental Shoulder Titles, all being embroidered red lettering on navy blue, including 3rd Anti-Tank, 6th Anti-Tank, 5th Light Anti-Aircraft, 16th RCA, 1st Anti-Tank, 13th RCA, 5th Medium RCA, plus others. Various conditions, some duplicates / pairs. (41 items)
Post 1936 British Union of Fascists (B.U.F) Members Stick Pin, being gilded Fasces on enamel shield in the form of the Union Jack with B U in gilt letters. Reverse of the badge has long pin fitting to the reverse. Some light staining and scuffing but generally good condition. Post 1936 versions of this badge had the letter F removed from the centre of the badge according to the book “Mosley’s Men in Black” by John Millican. Late Richard Archer collection.
An Indian Mutiny and Army Long Service Medal Pair 95th Regiment of Foot, Indian Mutiny medal without clasp, “JOHN CREE, 95TH REGT”, Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal, VR, “41. PTE. J. CREE. 95TH FOOT”. A couple of light edge bruises on first medal. Private John Cree from Newtownards, Ireland, enlisted into the 95th Regiment on 25th August 1857 with Regimental number 41. He was discharged on 21st October 1878 on termination of his second period of engagement having served a total of 21 years and 50 days of which 11 years and 1 month were served in East India. The award of the Mutiny medal and Long Service and Good Conduct medal (awarded 5th December 1876) are confirmed in his service record.
British 1847 Albert Pattern Helmet of the 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales) Dragoon Guards, good example with polished brass shell with large early pattern regimental helmet plate to the centre having central strap with regimental details. Fine and ornate brass detailing around the shell in the form of floral pattern. Large side rosettes which hold the large linked brass leather backed chin scales. Ornate plume socket which holds the black horse hair plume with top rosette mount. Interior of the helmet retains the original leather liner. Green leather covering to the underside of the peaks. Some light areas of denting but generally still a good example. This type of helmet was worn by the regiment when they served as part of the heavy brigade during the battle of Balaclava during the Crimean war.
French 1870/74 Pattern Dragoon Helmet, being an enlisted ranks example with plated shell, brass front trim, central device with flaming grenade to the front, comb with medusa head to the centre and black horsehair plume to the rear. Helmet with a later leather chinstrap fitted. Red feather hackle style plume mounted to the top comb as opposed to in the plume socket. Interior with its original leather liner, this shows heavy wear. Some polishing and plating lifting. In need of some light restoration.
WW2 British Royal Sussex Regiment Steel Combat Helmet, good untouched example which retains much of the original combat paint finish. To the side is a regimental divisional flash of the Royal Sussex regiment being dark blue and orange (faded to yellow). Interior has an original liner system which is dated 1944. No webbing chinstrap. Some light surface rusting to the shell but generally a good example.
WW1 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to a Corporal in the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 1914-15 Star medal, “2604 PTE. F. BECKWITH YORKS. L.I.”, British War and Victory medals, “2604 CPL. F. BECKWITH K.O.Y.L.I.” Frederick Beckwith who arrived in France on 13th April 1915 with 1/5th Battalion. Also served as 238176 Lancashire Fusiliers and 240379 K.O.Y.L.I.
German Fire Brigade Helmet, leather bodied pickelhaube style helmet body with comb top and white metal trim to the front and rear peaks. Reichs pattern and Prussian state cockades with an original leather strap. Helmet plate to the centre missing the enamel central badge. Interior with the original brown leather liner system, this shows light wear.
Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to a Private in the 2nd Durham Light Infantry Who Died of Wounds Caused by an Exploding Grenade, 1914-15 Star medal, “20760 PTE. R. LAWSON DURH: L.I.”, British War and Victory medals, “20760 PTE. R. LAWSON DURH. L.I”. Good condition overall. Robert Lawton, from Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, attested for service in the Durham Light Infantry on 21st August 1914. During training he forfeit 23 days’ pay due to being absent on 4 occasions and he landed in France on 4th May 1915 with the 2nd Battalion. On 21st May 1915, whilst in Le Touquet trench in the Ypres sector he received a head wound from an exploding grenade which resulted in his death the following day. Robert Lawson now rests in an identified grave in Erquingham-Lys Churchyard Extension, France.
WW1 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to the 11th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, 1914-15 Star medal, “12689 PTE. J.E.G. HOGG. DURH: L.I.”, British War and victory medals, ”12689 PTE. J.E.G. HOGG DURH. L.I.” Born in 1895, Joseph Ernest Gowland Hogg enlisted into the 11th Service (Pioneers) Battalion the Durham Light Infantry arriving in France on 20th July 1915. Discharged on 25th June 1917 as unfit for military service due to varicose veins and the effects of gas poisoning. He died in Shildon, County Durham in January 1977.
Post 1902 Scots Guards Officers Full Dress Uniform, fine quality possibly Edwardian period, officers full dress tunic with heavily bullion embroidered collar, cuffs and braid to the shoulder boards. Gilt metal kings crown regimental tunic buttons to the front, shoulders, reverse and cuffs. Front buttoned in the regimental style. Fine quality officers quilted lining to the interior of the tunic. Accompanied by matching pair of full dress trousers with red stripe to the leg. Set is un-named. Shows some service wear with some light moth nips to the tunic. Good quality uniform.
Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to the 18th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, 1914-15 Star medal, “18-385 PTE. F.E. SHAW DURH: L.I.”, British War and Victory medals, “18-385 PTE. F.E. SHAW DURH. L.I.” Fred Earlam Shaw enlisted into 18th (Service) Battalion (1st County) Durham Light Infantry. He landed in Egypt on 22nd December 1915. Transferred to Class Z Army Reserve on 4th May 1919.
Regimentally Important WW2 British Officers Service Dress Uniform of Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of Kings Shropshire Light Infantry Sir Charles John Cecil Grant, KCB, KCVO, DSO, four pocket officers service dress tunic with bronze officers KSLI collar badges, bronze rank insignia to the shoulders. Officers regimental tunic buttons to the front, pockets and shoulders. To the breast is a large amount of both British orders, campaign medals and foreign orders. Interior of the tunic with inked tailors label. Complete with a set of service dress khaki trousers. Some moth damage to the tunic and trousers. Sir Charles John Cecil Grant was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Coldstream Guards on 20 February 1897, and promoted to lieutenant on 11 May 1898. He served in the Second Boer War in South Africa from 1899 to 1902, where he was part of the Kimberley relief force, and was wounded at the Battle of Belmont in November 1899. Following the end of the war he was appointed adjutant of the 1st Battalion of his regiment on 1 July 1902. He also served in the First World War, initially as a brigade major for 3rd Infantry Brigade which formed part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) deployed to France in 1914. He was a General Staff Officer in various formations before becoming temporary Commander of 1st Infantry Brigade in 1917. In 1918 he was assigned to General Headquarters of the French Army, as a liaison officer between General Sir Henry Wilson, Chief of the Imperial General Staff and French Marshal Ferdinand Foch. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO), seven times Mentioned in dispatches and wounded during the war. He became Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion the Coldstream Guards in 1919 moving on to join the General Staff in Egypt in 1921. In 1925 he became Commander of 137th (Staffordshire) Brigade and in 1927 Commander of 8th Infantry Brigade. In 1930 he became General Officer Commanding the 53rd (Welsh) Division and in 1932 Major-General commanding the Brigade of Guards and General Officer Commanding the London District. In 1937 he was appointed General Officer Commanding in Chief of Scottish Command and Governor of Edinburgh Castle, retiring from that posting in 1940. He was also Honorary Colonel of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry from 1930 to 1946. He owned and lived much of his life at Pitchford Hall in Shropshire. He served as a deputy lieutenant for the county in 1946.
WW2 British Officers Service Dress Tunic of Colonel Robert H Sims 2nd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, standard four pocket service dress tunic with officers general service buttons. Shoulders with brass RWF shoulder titles and metal rank insignia. Bronze Royal Artillery collar badges. Medal ribbons for WW1 and WW2 service to the breast. Interior with cloth lining and inked name tag to the inside pocket. Some light wear.
Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to a Private in the 1/8th Durham Light Infantry Who Was Discharged Unfit for Further Service After Having Spent 116 Days in Hospital Recovering From Shrapnel Wounds Caused by an Exploding Shell, 1914-15 Star medal, “2681 PTE. J. GREEN DURH. L.I.”, British War and Victory medals, “8-2681 PTE. J. GREEN DURH. L.I.” 33 year old John Green from Tantobie, Co. Durham, enlisted into the 1/8th Durham Light Infantry on 15th September 1914 having had previous service in the Newcastle Volunteer Artillery and 4th Volunteer Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He landed in France on 20th April 1915. On 26th June 1916 he was severely wounded by shrapnel to the head, right elbow, left ankle and knee from an explosive shell whilst ‘Standing-To’. He spent 116 days in hospital recovering from his wounds and was discharged as no longer fit for service on 24th July 1916. He was issued with a Silver War Badge (not present).
Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to a Private in the Durham Light Infantry Who Was Killed in Action in May 1917, 1914-15 Star medal, British War and Victory medals, “22714 PTE. J OUTHWAITE DURH. L.I.” Generally good condition. James Outhwaite from Sunderland served with the 11th and 14th Battalions landing in France on 11th September 1915. He later transferred to the 9th Northumberland Fusiliers with service number 38965. Killed in action on 13th May 1917 he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France
Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to One of the Original Members of the 18th (1st County) Battalion Durham Light Infantry Who Died of Wounds Just Over Six Weeks After Arriving in France, 1914-15 Star medal “18-163 PTE. L. SUTTON DURH: L.I.”, British War and Victory medals “18-163 PTE. L. SUTTON DURH. L.I.” Levi Sutton, a 34 year old Insurance Agent from Darlington attested for the 18th Battalion Durham Light Infantry on 24th September 1914. His active service commenced in Egypt on 22nd December 1915 just qualifying him for the 1914-15 Star medal. The Battalion transferred to the Western Front landing in France on 5th March 1916. Levi Sutton died of wounds on 20th April 1916 and lies in an identified grave in Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, France.
EIIR Durham Light Infantry Regimental Side Drum Made into Side Table, fine example of an original regimental side drum with emblem and battle honours up to Korea of the Durham Light Infantry. Glass top and wooden base with legs. Complete with tension ropes. Remains in generally good condition. Stands 45cms.
A Poignant Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to a Private in the Durham Light Infantry Who Died of Wounds on Christmas Day 1915, 1914-15 Star medal, “11981 L CPL R.W. MCKENZIE DURH: L.I.”, British War and Victory medals, “11981 PTE. T.W. MCKENZIE DURH. L.I.”, with issue letter for the Victory medal. 19 year old Thomas William McKenzie from Winleighton, Consett, County Durham attested for the 10th Battalion Durham Light Infantry on 11th August 1914. He landed in France on 21st May 1915. Severely wounded on his right side by a shell he had his right arm amputated due to gangrene he was eventually transferred to the Royal Free in London where he died on 25th December 1915 due to the effects of his wounds and tetanus. He now rests in Lamesley (St Andrew) Churchyard, Gateshead.
Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to the Durham Light Infantry, 1914-15 Star medal, “727 PTE. A. TURNBULL DURH: L.I.”, British War and Victory medals, “6-727 PTE. A. TUNBULL DURH. L.I.” Born in St Andrews, Glasgow, 21 year old Archibald Turbull was living in Blackhill and working for the Consett Iron Company when he attested for service in 1/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry on 1st April 1908. He re-engaged in 1912 and 1913 and was embodied for overseas service on 5th August 1914 and served in France from 20th April 1915. He was discharged on 7th April 1916 on termination of his period of engagement.
Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio and Ephemera to a Private in the Durham Light Infantry Who Was Reported Missing Whilst on a Carrying Party in October 1917, 1914-15 Star medal ‘2483 PTE. G. PINE DURH: L.I.’, British War and Victory medals, ‘2483 PTE. G. PINE DURH. L.I.’, with named Memorial Scroll, ‘PTE. GEORGE PINE, DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY’, 2 issue letters for the medals and an issue slip for the Memorial Plaque (Memorial Plaque is not present). Born in Thornley, Durham in 1879, George Pine was a miner in Horden Colliery, Durham when he enlisted in the Durham Light Infantry. He landed in France on 17th April 1915 and was reported missing presumed killed on 26th October 1917 when the 1/6th Battalion was stationed at Hulls Farm, Boesinge. The only casualties reported in the War Diary on this date were 12 Other Ranks and an Officer who went missing whilst forming a Carrying Party for the Machine Gun Section. Also numbered as 270051. George Pine is Remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to a Lance Corporal in the 7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry Who Died of Wounds in Manor House Hospital, Folkestone in June 1915, 1914-15 Star medal, ‘2390 L.CPL. J.H. DRYDEN DURH: L.I.’, British War and Victory medals, ‘7-2390 PTE. J.H. DRYDEN DURH. L.I.’ Born in Tyne Dock County Durham, John Herbert Dryden was a Miner living with his uncle, and his family, in Bolden Colliery, Co. Durham when he attested for the 7th Battalion. He served on the Western Front from 19th April 1915. He was wounded and returned to the UK where he died in the Manor House Hospital in Folkestone, Kent, less than 2 months later on 7th June 1915. 23 year old John Herbert Dryden is buried in Bolden Cemetery, Durham.
1914-15 Star of Second Lieutenant Henry Elliot Byers 3rd Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Attached Royal Flying Corps who was Killed in a Flying Accident on 12th November 1916, the medal was awarded to him as a private in the Royal Highlanders Black Watch, “1556 PTE H E BYERS R. HIGHRS”. Complete with its ribbon, RFC tunic button and a folder of photocopied research. Henry Elliot Byers was born in Naas, Co. Kildare Ireland in 1884. His father was serving in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers and his mother a army school teacher at the time of his birth. The census of 1911, shows him serving as a boy clerk to the Inland Revenue. On the outbreak of WW1, both Henry and his brother, enlisted in the 6th Battalion of the Royal Highlanders Black Watch and moved from Ireland to Scotland before going to France on 2nd May 1915. He returned from the front in February 1916, when he gained a officers commission in the 3rd Battalion DCLI, being straight away forwarded for attachment to the Royal Flying Corps. He was placed in the 16th Reserve Squadron of the RFC for training to become a pilot. Henry was killed at the age of 22 on Sunday 12th November 1916 during a training flight. A newspaper report of the incident appeared in the Weekly Irish Times and is as follows: “Sec. Lieut. Henry Elliot (Harry) Byres, killed in aeroplane accident at Bealieu, Hants, on November 12th, 1916, aged 22 years was the second son of Henry Elliot and Frances Byers, 18 Ellesmere avenue, N.C. Road, Dublin. Educated at the Diocesan School, Molesworth street, Dublin. He entered the Civil Service, and was appointed a Second Division Clerk in the Accountants branch of the G.P.O, Dublin. With an older brother he joined the Black Watch (Territorials), and on the outbreak of war left for duty in Scotland. Volunteering for active service they went with their battalion to France in May 1915, the younger brother returning in February 1916 to take up a commission. He was gazetted to the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry on July 7th, 1916, and was attached to the Royal Flying Corps a few weeks later. His elder brother and two younger brothers are at present serving with the Black Watch.” It is reported that Henry’s aircraft was seen nose diving at 3000 feet, and he died instantly from his injuries of the crash, receiving a compound fracture to the skull, broken limbs and internal injuries. His body was moved to Dublin and he was laid to rest at Grangegorman Military Cemetery, Dublin. His brother George Elliot Byers is also commemorated at this cemetery, as he was killed in action at Bapaume, France, on 21st March 1918.
Imperial German Model 1894 Garde Kuirassier 2nd Eskadron Regiment Parade Helmet, untouched tombak shell with nickel silver trim. Riveted lobster tail rear peak stamped with regimental marking ‘G.K.R 2E’. Helmet is fitted with NCO’s type large pattern reichs and Prussian state cockades. Helmet is fitted with an enlisted ranks helmet plate having black painted eagle to centre. Riveted scaled leather backed chin scales, shortened. Helmet is fitted with a original parade eagle, but has some damage and areas of solder residue in places. Complete with its light brown leather liner. Overall generally a good example which could do with some light restoration.
WW1 German Mauser 98/05 Bayonet, with two piece wooden grip, steel pommel and unusual upside down and backwards steel cross guard. Housed in its steel scabbard with frog stud. Swollen blade with fuller to the back edge. Spine with acceptance stamp and ’16’ for 1916 issue. Blade by ‘WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.G OBERNDORF a.M’. Some surface staining to the scabbard and light wear but generally good condition.
Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung) Dress Dagger by Gebrüder Christians, Christianswerk, Solingen, good example with light brown wood grip having enamel SA device and nickel silver eagle. Plated grip mounts. Housed in its original scabbard with nickel silver fittings. Single hanging ring to the top scabbard mount. Small area of denting to the lower ball mount of the scabbard. Very good condition double edged blade having the motto ‘Alles fur Deutschland’, reverse side with RZM M7/1/38 trade mark for Gebrüder Christians, Christianswerk, Solingen. Good example overall.
Third Reich SS (Schutzstaffel) Enlisted Mans Dress Dagger by Edward Wüsthof Dreizackwerk, Solingen, good untouched example with ebony grip having an early pattern copper based eagle and enamel SS runes emblem. Plated mounts to the grip. Housed in its original scabbard with plated mounts. Complete with the original short pattern blackened leather short hanger with metal clip fitting. Double edged blade with motto ‘Meine Ehre heist Treue’. Reverse side with trade mark RZM 1196/38 SS. Some light wear to the blade and exterior fittings with some staining, plating bubbling and light surface rusting.
WW2 German Army Officers Sword Emil Voos Pattern, with gilded aluminium hilt, having langet with outstretched winged eagle and the nucklebow having down winged German army eagle and swastika. Dove head pommel and backstrap with pattern relief. Black celluloid grip with the wire binding now absent. Remains of a leather sword portepee (knot) present. Housed in its original scabbard with single hanging ring. Slightly curved plain single edged blade with fuller to the back edge. Some wear to the gilding and some light surface staining to the blade but generally a good example. See page 126 of the book ‘Swords of Germany 1900/1945’ by John R Angolia, for attribution of this pattern sword to this maker.
Third Reich DLV / NSFK Flyers Dagger by Gebr Heller Marienthal, good example of the short pattern flyers knife with blue leather covering to the grip, steeped pommel, cross guard with black enamel swastika to the centre of each side. Housed in the original scabbard with nickel silver mounts. NSFK acceptance stamp to the top scabbard mount. Short pattern leather hanging strap with its original clip fitting attached to the scabbard. Double edged blade with makers trademark, known as the balloon man, to the reverse. Some light spotting but generally a very good example.
Great War Pair of Medals and Memorial Plaque to a Private in the 20th (Wearside) Battalion Durham Light Infantry Who Died of Wounds in October 1916, British War and Victory medals, “42573 PTE. G. WILSON DURH. L.I.”, with Bronze Memorial Plaque “GEORGE WILSON”. Good condition overall. 38 year old George Wilson, from Shakespeare Street, Leicester attested for military service in December 1915. Mobilised in March 1916 he landed in France on 29th July 1916 serving with the 20th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He was severely wounded (GSW to thigh and leg) and died in the St. Johns Ambulance Hospital on 5th October 1916 and is buried in the Etaples Military Cemetery.
WW2 German Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Officers Dress Dagger with Deluxe Pattern Hangers by Ernst Pack & Sohne Waffenfabrik, Solingen, white celluloid grip with loose wire binding. Pommel with swastika to the centre of each side, cross guard in the form of eagle in flight. Housed in its original scabbard with two hanging rings. Velvet backed brocade hanging straps with deluxe fittings having oakleaves relief. Attached to the straps is the additional brown leather hanging strap attachment with ‘D’ ring fitting. Fine double edged blade with large Siegfried Waffen Ernst Pack & Sohne Waffenfabrik, Solingen makers trademark. Couple of small spots to the blade but generally very good blade, the exterior shows some wear and light areas of oxidisation.
WW2 German Naval (Kriegsmarine) Officers Dress Dagger by E & F Horster Solingen, gilt metal eagle pommel, white celluloid grip without grip wire. Cross guard with anchor to centre cartouche and press button. Housed in its scabbard with two hanging rings. Finely etched double edged blade with foliage and anchor to the centre. E & F Horster Solingen makers trade mark to the base of the blade. Some stress cracking to the pommel and some light staining to the tip area of the blade.
Near Mint Un-Issued Example of Hitler Youth Boys Dagger by Hartkopf & Co in Original Paper Bag of Issue, standard 1st model Hitler Youth boys dagger with two piece chequered grips having enamel HJ diamond set to the centre. Mint condition fittings to the exterior and mint condition scabbard with the original leather belt loop fitting. Near mint condition blade with the original motto ‘Blut und Ehre!’. Reverse of the blade with makers trademark of Hartkopf & Co Solingen and two devil heads, also stamped ‘GES GESCHUTZ’. Some light finger staining and a couple of minor nicks to the blade but generally superb condition example. The dagger is complete with the original printed paper packet of issue with the makers details and details stating the packet is for a Hitler Youth of Deutsche Jungvolk dagger. A superb example.
Near Mint Un-Issued Hitler Youth Boys Dagger by WKC Solingen with Original Paper Bag of Issue, good 1st model Hitler Youth boys dagger with two piece chequered grips with enamel HJ diamond inserted. Complete with its original mint condition scabbard with brown leather belt loop. Near mint condition blade with motto ‘Blut und Ehre!’. Reverse of the blade has WKC makers trade mark and stamped ‘GES GESCHUTZ’. Some light finger staining to the tip of the blade but generally an excellent example. Dagger is complete with the original WKC paper packet of issue for a Hitler Youth dagger, this shows some wear and areas of paper loss from the bag. Minor plating lifting to the exterior fittings.
Third Reich Hitler Youth Boys Dagger by Arthur Schuttelhofer, good example of a late issue Hitler Youth boys dagger with two piece chequered grips (one small chip to edge) with enamel HJ diamond fixed to the centre. Pommel and cross guard without any plating. Housed in its original scabbard with leather belt loop and securing strap. Standard blade without motto, stamped to the reverse RZM M7/13 which is the code for the maker Arthur Schuttelhofer. Some staining and light areas of sharpening to the blade edge.
Third Reich Hitler Youth Boys Dagger, with two piece chequered grips having the enamel HJ diamond inserted. Plated pommel and cross guard. Small areas of repair to the rear section grip. Housed in its refinished scabbard with leather belt loop and securing strap. Non motto blade with the RZM logo and maker details being rubbed from the reverse, just remains visible. Some light sharpening to the blade.
Third Reich RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Enlisted Ranks Dagger by Carl Julius Krebs, Solingen, fine example with two piece stag horn grips, plated fittings to the grip. Housed in the original scabbard with plated mounts having fixed sided bar fitting. Hewer type blade with motto ‘Arbeit aldet’ in gothic lettering. Reverse of the blade with RAD acceptance stamp marks and the trade mark for Carl Julius Krebs, Solingen. The blade remains in excellent overall condition. Some light wear to the exterior fittings but generally an extremely good example.
Third Reich Police Bayonet by E&F Horster Solingen, good example with finely detailed top pommel in the form of the eagles head. Two piece stag horn grips with aluminium police eagle emblem to the centre. Cross guard with oakleaves relief to the obverse, the reverse only has partial oakleaves and stamped ‘S.D.IV.386. Housed in its original black leather scabbard with nickel plated fittings. Attached to the scabbard is an original black leather bayonet frog. Attached to the frog is an other ranks pattern leather and cloth portepee (knot). Plain straight blade with fuller to the back edge. Horster makers stamp and to the reverse of the blade stamped with written details of the maker. Some light surface spots to the blade but otherwise a generally good example.
Third Reich Fireman’s Parade Bayonet, good example of a standard firefighters parade bayonet with two piece black chequered grips, plated eagle head pommel top and ‘S’ type cross guard. Housed in its original scabbard with leather bayonet frog attached. The leather and bullion portepee with pink fleck attached to the frog. Blade with fuller to the back edge, some light evidence of sharpening to the edge but still generally good. Blade stamped ‘SOLINGEN’.
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